PA Football News Archives
January 2024
Downingtown West Alumni Shines National Spotlight in the Charge Against Rare Diseases
January 26, 2024 | Marcus Sic
UPLIFTING ATHLETES “YOUNG INVESTIGATORS DRAFT” FEBURARY THIRD AT THE LINC Remember the name Rob Long. Not just as a Downingtown West and Syracuse University football standout, but as a testament to the unwavering resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Rob’s athletic journey, once destined for the bright lights of the NFL, […]
State Champions Imhotep Well Represented on the PFN 5A Coaches Select All-State Team
January 5, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
The Imhotep Panthers in 2023 finished the season a perfect 15-0, as the second team in program history to win a state championship after losing in the finals the last 2 seasons. Led by HC Devon Johnson who earned the 5A Co-Coach of the Year honors they dominated most of their competition this season. Senior […]
Williamstown Wins Second Straight State Title
December 3, 2023 | Shane Lux
Wheeling – Williamstown wins their second straight state title – 42-12 over Greenbrier West. In a matchup of 13-0 teams, the reigning state champions jumped out to a 28-0 first-half lead and never looked back en route to their fourth state title. “We got a great senior class, and they worked their butts off,” said […]
Martinsburg Wins 10th State Title
December 2, 2023 | Shane Lux
Wheeling – Martinsburg won their 10th state title with a convincing 57-13 victory over Princeton Saturday afternoon at Wheeling Island Stadium. After a one-year hiatus, Martinsburg returned to Wheeling after winning the 2021 state title 62-21 over Huntingdon. The Highlanders were the defending state champions, beating Parkersburg South 28-3 in last year’s state final. “It […]
Youngstown State Ends Duquesne’s Season 40-7
November 26, 2023 | Shane Lux
Youngstown – Duquesne falls 40-7 to Youngstown State in the opening round of the FCS playoffs. Duquesne had plenty to be proud of during their 2023 campaign. The Dukes finished their best record since 2021 and enjoyed their first postseason appearance since 2018. But in the end, Youngstown State proved too much, ending Duquesne’s season […]
District 12 College Football Players in the NCAA Division II & III Playoffs
November 17, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
The following players from District 12 playing at the Division II & Division III levels are heading to the playoffs as both division playoff brackets were revealed Sunday evening. At the Division 2 level there are 3 schools that currently have D12 and Inter-Ac players on the roster participating in the playoffs: Slippery Rock: Earned the […]
Big Third Quarter Lead Slippery Rock Past California
October 21, 2023 | Shane Lux
Slippery Rock – The Rock football team improved to 8-0 on the season with a 42-21 victory over California on Saturday afternoon at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. No. 7 Slippery Rock used a 28-0 second-half run to pull away California and improve to 8-0 on the season and 5-0 in the PSAC. Holding a slim 14-13 halftime lead, […]
Philly City League Week 7 Recap
October 19, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
District 12 & Inter-Ac League Week 7 Recap: George Washington 21 High School of the Future 18: The Eagles got a great performance from Jr. WR/DB Jamar Coleman who finished the evening with 2 interceptions, a touchdown, 2 tackles & 2 coverage sacks. The win propelled GW to the division title which also ensures they’ll […]
District 12 & Inter-Ac League Week 8 Preview:
October 13, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
District 12 & Inter-Ac League Week 8 Preview: George Washington @ School of the Future (10/12 @ 7pm): A game featuring two teams who are undefeated in league play will battle for what possibly will be the division title and the right to move up to the National Division next season. GW took their first […]
Malvern Prep Defense Forces Five Turnovers in Victory Over Hun School
September 30, 2023 | Willie McGonigle
MALVERN: With the weather forecast calling for rain on Friday Night Malven Prep Head Coach Dave Gueriera knew taking care of the ball and forcing turnovers while taking care of the ball themselves would be huge in their non-league against undefeated Hun School from Princeton NJ. Fortunately for Gueriera his defense forced five turnovers, had […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know The Hill School Guard/Tackle Aaron Meadows
September 21, 2023 | contributor
Aaron Meadows 2024 Jersey: 62 Height 6’0 Weight 270 Other sports wrestling track and field, Awards won 2021 1st team Chesmont 2021 2nd team all area 2021 second team all eastern 2022 2nd team all MAPL @AaronMeadows62 All-League MAPL: DL in 2022. Physical player with a great take off and a nose for the football. […]
Jabree Coleman carries Imhotep to win over Malvern
September 15, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jabree Coleman had him a night to remember. The Georgia bound running back sliced, diced, fought and plowed his way to 40 carries for 293 yards and two scores to lead the Panthers to a 24-14 win over Malvern Prep. “I really appreciate my offensive line. Coming from last year, it’s the same line, they […]
Jayden scored the winning touchdown with under 2 minutes left to give Springside Chestnut Hill the win over Lincoln
September 14, 2023 | Billy Splain
When push came to show, the Springside Chestnut Hill line started shoving. But it wasn’t until the fourth quarter. Trailing 14-13 with just over 3 minutes to play, the Blue Devil offensive line, led by Monmouth commit Mitch Karp, started to shove a Lincoln line that, for three quarters, held the Devils in check. The […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know The Hill School QB Charles Hewitt
September 12, 2023 | contributor
Charlie Hewitt Class:2025 Jersey: #7 (17 last year) Height Weight: 6’ 5, 225 lbs Other sports: basketball and track Awards won: Captain for this season as a junior Twitter: @chewitt1727 Comments from his coach: Big-time arm strength on a 6′ 5″ / 220 lb. frame. Developing into a great decision-maker with the ball. An athletic, […]
Wyoming Seminary rolls over Capital Prep, 50-0
September 9, 2023 | PFN Staff
Special contributor Matt Bufano, Seminary Marketing QB Michael McMaugh, WR Chief Montalvo connect for 2 TDs. KINGSTON, Pa. — The Wyoming Seminary Blue Knights put on a dominating performance in Saturday’s nonconference football season opener, cruising to a 50-0 win against the Capital Prep Lions of Harlem, New York, at Nesbitt Memorial Stadium. After receiving […]
Roman Catholic’s Defense Starts Fast Fuels win Over Episcopal Academy
September 9, 2023 | Willie McGonigle
NEWTOWN SQUARE: Every coach dreams of a quick start from their team. Friday night Roman Catholic Head Coach Rick Prete got that, but it wasn’t his offense that came out of the gate fast it was his defense, that before their offense could even get on the field gave the visiting Cahillites’ a 12-0 lead […]
PHOTO GALLERY: Mid-Atlantic Pigskin Classic – Imhotep Charter v. Haverford School
September 2, 2023 | Sykotyk
Photo Gallery of Imhotep Charter’s 35-0 victory over Haverford School at Salesianum’s Abessinio Stadium in Wilmington, Delaware. For more, and larger photos from this game and others this weekend, click HERE. For photos from previous weeks and seasons visit http://www.flickr.com/sykotyk/sets/
Malvern knocks off Western Reserve
August 19, 2023 | Shane Lux
Berlin-Center – Jared Witherow accounted for four total touchdowns as Malvern upended Western Reserve 26-7 Friday night in Berlin Center. Malvern scored on their opening possession of the season and never looked back as the Hornets took a 26-0 lead into the fourth quarter. “Anytime you go the road start the season against a quality […]
Jackson-Milton Blanks Mathews
August 18, 2023 | Shane Lux
North Jackson – Jackson-Milton opened their 2023 campaign with a 27-0 shutout victory over Mathews High School. Blue Jays quarterback Cayden Mitchell threw three first-half touchdown passes, including two to Jonah French from 37 and 22 yards out. Mitchell completed 8-of-12 passes for 138 yards and three scores, while French finished the night with […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Hill School ATH Tristan Reynolds
August 14, 2023 | Billy Splain
Tristan Reynolds WR,S,OLB,KR,PR Hill School Class Of 2024 Jersey #27 HT/WT 6’0/190 4.5 40yd dash, 225×14 bench, 275 hang clean Other sports Lacrosse, indoor track, wrestled for 9 years First team all mapl Twitter @TristanR27 Coach Holloway Says: “All- League MAPL: WR/KR in 2022. Top end speed and ball skills to be a game changer at […]
Pennsylvania Rallies to Win Big 30 All-Star Charities Classic
August 6, 2023 | Shane Lux
Bradford – Pennsylvania rallied from a 21-12 third-quarter deficit to defeat New York on the 50th anniversary of the Big 30 all-star game. The Keystone State scored two touchdowns in the final 23 seconds of the third quarter to gain the lead for the first time in the contest – a lead they would not relinquish […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Malvern Prep TE/DE Ennis Udo
July 29, 2023 | Billy Splain
Ennis Udo TE/DE Malvern Prep Class Of 2024 Jersey #35 HT/WT 6’3 210 Other sports Lacrosse Twitter @ennisudo OFFERS: Boston College Coach Gueriera says “Strong, aggressive TE/WR who can go get the ball. Tenacious pass rusher at DE. Multiple FBS offers but decided to commit to Brown for Football and Lacrosse (attack). Exceptional leader on […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Springside Chestnut Hill OT Mitch Karp
June 26, 2023 | Billy Splain
Mitch Karp OT Springside Chestnut Hill Class Of 2024 Jersey #72 HT/WT 6’7 285 Twitter @mitchkarp1 Comments from the coach: “Mitch is a late bloomer from a football perspective with a huge upside. Up until this fall, he also played basketball and put more of his efforts into that sport. However, he now realizes his […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Haverford School TE/LB Sean Brodnik
June 16, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Sean Brodnick The Haverford School Height/Weight: 6-4.5 230 TE/FB/LB/DE Jersey #: 3 Class: Senior 2024 Awards/Accolades: All Inter-Ac Honoree Twitter: @seanbrodnik82 Sean will return for his senior year as a leader on and off the field. Coach Martin says “Sean is a hard worker all around. He gets it done in the classroom, on the field and in the […]
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