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August 2024
VIDEO: Troy Trojans Head Coach Jimmy Smith Season Preview
August 15, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
PA Football News sat down with Troy Head Coach Jimmy Smith as he readies his Trojan squad for the 2024 District 4 season. Click on the videos below to watch this two part interview…
2024 Lackawanna Football Conference Division 3 Preview
August 15, 2024 | Jared Samuel
LFC Division 3 has a storied past — could this be the year we see that potential fulfilled again? Let’s take a look at the teams! Carbondale Area Chargers Head Coach: Jeff Arthur 2023 Record: 3-8 The Chargers head into this season with some inexperience at QB after losing Darryl Bennet to graduation. Freshman […]
2024 PFN Player Preview: Getting To Know Central’s LB Lukas Black
August 14, 2024 | Baron Dionis
Lukas Black LB Class of 2025 Central (Martinsburg) High School Jersey #31 HT/WT: 5’9″, 160 lbs 102 Total Tackles, 14.5 TFL, 1.5 Sacks (2023 Season) Other Sports: Basketball & Baseball Head Coach Jerry Albright said, “Lukas brings a tough nose attitude that is very contagious with his teammates. We will need more players like him […]
Lancaster-Lebanon League Section One 2024 outlook
August 14, 2024 | Billy Splain
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Look for the usual suspects to crawl to the top of Section one in the LL, but there could be a few surprises as well. Cedar Crest Head Coach: Nick Lambros (first year) Last Year: 8-3 Coming off a nice 8-3 season, the Falcons […]
New Weekly feature on PFN: The PFN Football Night Fearless Forecast Presented by PA Weather Plus
August 14, 2024 | Billy Splain
We are excited to bring you our new feature that will provide local weather forecasts for Thursday, Friday and Saturday game days. The forecasts will be provided by student meteorologist Denys Khrulov, Manager of PA Weather Plus. PA Weather Plus has been covering the state of Pennsylvania with improved and accurate graphics since October 2014. […]
WPIAL Elite Eight: Preseason Rankings
August 14, 2024 | Andrew Schaffer
6A: 1- North Allegheny 2- Central Catholic 3- Mt. Lebanon 4- Norwin 5- Canon Mac 6- Hempfield 7- Seneca Valley 5A: 1- Peters Township 2- Upper St. Clair 3- Latrobe 4- Penn Trafford 5- Woodland Hills 6- Bethel Park 7- Pine Richland 8- Moon 4A: 1- Aliquippa 2- McKeesport 3- Thomas Jefferson 4- Belle Vernon […]
2024 District 10 Region 6 Preview
August 14, 2024 | Shane Lux
Franklin Knights 2024 Schedule 2023 Season – 4-6 Head Coach – Matt Turk Key Players Lost – Alex Wible, Cole Buckley, Nathan Pfennigwerth, Darrius Graham, Landon Perry, Gabe Wright, Trystin Boocks Key Players Returning – Toby Sanchez, Jason Carey, Landon Lynch What to Expect – Franklin will look to […]
2024 WPIAL Conference Preview: The Big East
August 14, 2024 | Mia Williams
2024 Season Schedule: Greater Latrobe Wildcats 2024 Season Schedule: Penn-Trafford Warriors 2024 Season Schedule: Woodland Hills Wolverines 2024 Season Schedule: Gateway Gators 2024 Season Schedule: Franklin Regional Panthers 2024 Season Schedule: Armstrong Riverhawks 2024 Season Schedule: Kiski Area Cavaliers Predicted Rankings: 1-Greater Latrobe 2-Penn-Trafford 3-Woodland Hills 4-Gateway 5-Franklin Regional 6-Armstrong 7-Kiski Area
2024 Conference preview: Mid-Penn Capital
August 13, 2024 | Billy Splain
It’s an all new look for the teams in the Mid-Penn. Realignment happened, new opponents abound. Camp Hill and Steelton-Highspire are the only teams left in the conference. Looking quickly, there’s likely only three or four teams that don’t have a chance at a conference title, but they’ll fight. This is one strong conference, on […]
District 10 Region 4 2024 Preview
August 13, 2024 | Shane Lux
Grove City Eagles 2024 Schedule 2023 Season – 7-4 Head Coach – Sam Mowrey Key Players Lost – Gavin Lutz, Hunter Hohman, Marcello Trezona, Joey Hathaway, Bode Stevenson Key Players Returning – Nathan Greer, Clayton Martin, Lucas McCreadie, Delathian Boanes, Jack Wolfe What to Expect – Grove City enters 2024 after advancing to the District […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central York DB/Slot Tyler Frey
August 13, 2024 | Billy Splain
Tyler Frey SS/slot Central York Class Of 2025 Jersey #0 HT/WT 5’11/190 103 Tckls, 15 tfl, 3 int, 2 td, 1 ff, 7 Pbu OtheR sports Track Honorable mention all state safety Twitter @_tylerfrey_ Coach says “103 Total Tackles, 15 Tackles for a loss, 3 Interceptions, 1 Forced Fumble, 7 Pass break ups, 1 Sack, […]
2024 Lackawanna Football Conference Division 1 Preview
August 13, 2024 | Jared Samuel
Division 1 of the Lackawanna Football Conference was quite competitive last year, as all 7 teams made the District 2 playoffs. This year should be very competitive as well, top to bottom. Let’s take a look at the teams! Abington Heights Comets Head Coach: Joe Repshis 2023 Record: 7-5 The Comets return QB Nick Bradley, […]
District Nine Conference Preview – Region 1
August 12, 2024 | Phil Myers
Bradford – The Owls broke a 3-year losing streak in 2023 by winning 4 games. They have 50 players going into camp, so the numbers are good. Coach Jeff Puglio says it is a matter of getting the right kids and they are getting there. They had a few kids step up and contribute last […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Central’s QB/FS Eli Muthler
August 12, 2024 | Baron Dionis
Eli Muthler QB/FS Class of 2025 Central (Martinsburg) High School Jersey #5 HT/WT: 6’4″, 195 lbs 2,815 Passing Yards, 32 Passing Touchdowns, 331 Rushing Yards, 4 Rushing Touchdowns; Defense: 7 Interceptions (2023 Season) Other Sports: Basketball & Track Head Coach Jerry Albright said, “Eli is playing with much more confidence this summer. He knows his […]
District 10 Region 5 Preview
August 12, 2024 | Shane Lux
Corry Beavers 2024 Schedule 2023 Season – 3-7 Head Coach – Jeff Goodwill Key Players Lost – Hayden Tomcho, Rylan Smith, Levi Ehrhart, Gabe Scouten, Key Players Returning – Nolan Carey, Nick Lesher, Will Allen, Kael Albers, What to Expect: Corry comes into the 2024 season looking to improve […]
2024 Preseason Pennsylvania Football News Rankings
August 11, 2024 | Billy Splain
The 2024 season is upon us! Our rankings team met twice and hammered out who our experts believe will come out on top! At this point, they’re all undefeated! You’ll see familiar faces and some surprises. There is a few new teams in the rankings this year that might raise a few eyebrows. HERE THEY […]
2024 Season Rollout Coaches Cookout! Live from Arooga’s on Rte 22 Harrisburg!
August 10, 2024 | Billy Splain
Come join the PFN staff, Joe Gilloway from Linglestown Gazette sports and guest hosts as they bring in the new season with interviews with coaches and players from around the state! Live at noon on Sunday, Aug 11 from Arooga’s on Rte 22, Harrisburg! Reserve your spot! 7025 Allentown Blvd. Harrisburg, PA 17112 (717) 920-9464
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Phillipsburg-Osceola Slot/DB Sam McDonald
August 10, 2024 | Billy Splain
Sam McDonald Slot/ safety Phillipsburg-Osceola Class Of 2025 positions you play Jersey #4 HT/WT 5’9 150 Other sports Baseball Twitter @SamMcDonald0715 Sammy has been a major contributor on offense, defense, and special teams the past two seasons. He led our team in numerous statistical categories on offense and defense. He can change the outlook on […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Meyersdale’s OL/DL Connor Miller
August 10, 2024 | Baron Dionis
Connor Miller OL/DL Class of 2025 Meyersdal High School Jersey #56 HT/WT: 5’11”, 240 lbs Head Coach Ryan Donaldson said, “Connor Miller will be the anchor of our offensive line as he returns at center. Connor is one of the most consistent and hardest working players I’ve ever coached as far as his commitment to […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Juniata Valley’s WR/DB Lukas Dick
August 10, 2024 | Baron Dionis
Lukas Dick WR/DB Class of 2025 Juniata Valley High School Jersey #15 HT/WT: 5’10, 140 lbs 200 Receiving Yards, 4 Receiving Touchdowns, 3 Interceptions (2023 Season) Other Sports: Baseball & Wrestling Head Coach Bill Musser said, “Lucas became a consistent threat on offense last season as a receiver. Defensively he worked hard on pass defense […]
District Six’s Top Returning TEs in 2024
August 10, 2024 | Baron Dionis
District six returns a lot of great players and that group includes tight ends. Let’s take a look at the strong group of tight ends returning to the district six in 2024. Caleb Dolney, Northern Camrbia (2025) 13.8 Yards Per Catch, 31 Receiving Yards Per Game 372 Receiving Yards 4 Receiving Touchdowns Bode Layo, Portage (2025) […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central Dauphin lineman Zackary Coleman
August 10, 2024 | Billy Splain
Zackary Coleman Ofensive tackle, Defensive tackle Central Dauphin Class Of 2025 Jersey #54 HT/WT 6’2″/270 Other sports Wrestling Twitter @ZackaryColeman3 Coach says “Zack is an extremely physical player who also moves well. He was named all conference in the Mid-Penn Commonwealth on defense and was honorable mention on offense for 2023”. LET’S GET TO KNOW […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Manheim Township DB Donovan Rodriguez
August 9, 2024 | Billy Splain
Donovan Rodriguez Defensive Back Manheim Township high school Class Of 2025 Jersey #22 HT/WT 5”11 and 175 Thank you to my lord and savior Jesus Christ for everything he has done for my life Twitter @717Don Offer Sheet: Maine, Monmouth, St. Francis, **West Virginia**, Stonybrook Coach says “Donovan Rodriguez three-year starter at corner has multiple […]
District Five’s Top Returning WR’s In 2024
August 9, 2024 | Baron Dionis
The season is almost here and the district five is returning a strong group of wide receivers. Let’s take a look at the top returning wide receivers in the district five for the 2024 season. Evan Brady, Windber (2025) 13.3 Yards Per Catch, 62.8 Receiving Yards Per Game 691 Receiving Yards 12 Receiving Touchdowns Aaron […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Pottsgrove Falcons’ TE/DE-Cameron Waller
August 9, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Cameron Waller Pottsgrove High School Class Of: 2025 Position(s): TE/DE Jersey Number: 5 Ht: 6’3 – Wt: 220lbs Other Sports: Basketball Notable Awards or Recognitions: 2nd Team All Defense Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @CameronWaller83 —————————– WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Cam Waller is a standout player for the Pottsgrove Falcons, excelling on […]
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