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April 2026
Philly Public & Catholic League Stars sign UDFA Deals after the NFL Draft
April 30, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
At the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft, 4 former City-League all stars in Philadelphia inked deals with NFL teams. Former SJ Prep WR Sahmir Hagans (Duke) inked a deal with the Indianapolis Colts while former Neumann Goretti LB Eric Gentry agreed to terms with the Cincinnati Bengals. Former Bonner-Prendie DB Ayden Garnes signed a […]
St. Joes Prep LB Josiah Trotter joins father and brother drafted into NFL
April 27, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
Josiah Trotter a 6-2 240lb linebacker heard his name called Friday night in the 2nd round of the 2026 NFL draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as the 46th overall pick and 14th pick in the 2nd round. Josiah joins his older brother Jeremiah Jr (2024 5th round; 155th overall) and Father Jeremiah Sr (1998 […]
Anthony’s Philadelphia Public/Catholic League School History Project: Day 1 Germantown High (Closed)
April 24, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
With the football season just under 4 months away I’ve started a summer project for the Philly Public, Catholic & Inter-Ac schools compiling a list of all-time greats at each school along with coaches and cool facts. Quite a few programs are now shut down as the schools were forced to close by the School […]
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April 21, 2026 | William Spicher
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North Penn girls reach 11-0, OLSH gets 2 wins, Pennridge upsets CBE: Weekly wrap up with pictures
April 12, 2026 | Billy Splain
A few surprises this week in our weekly girls flag wrap up of the state. North Hills defeating Pine Richland 67-27 isn’t one of them. NH is playing good football. As always, please send your game info/photos to billy@pafootballnews.com. North Penn Slidin’ into the weekend at 11-0 following their big win over the Quakertown Panthers. […]
PA Girls Flag wrap up week of April 3 2026
April 4, 2026 | Billy Splain
This is something new for us and we are going to do this throughout the remainder of the school year. Welcome to Girls Flag recap on PFN. Just a few mentions this week but we’d like to make this a bigger feature. Please feel free to email a score and recap and we’ll feature your […]
District 12 Highlights 2026 PSFCA PA Big 33 Team Roster
February 13, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
The 2026 PSFCA PA Big 33 team will have 9 players representing the Philadelphia Public & Catholic Leagues in District 12. PIAA 5A champion Roman Catholic landed 4 players on the team as WR Ash Roberts (Temple), DT Antwan Smith-Ray Jr. (Merrimack), DB Eyan Stead Jr. (Temple) and S Justis Gaskin (Stony Brook) were all […]
Ty’meere Wilkerson Becomes First Big 33 Berwick Player Since 2002
February 13, 2026 | Davin Ridall
The Big 33 All Star Game roster was announced this morning, and on that list we can find a name from a school that hasn’t been listed since 2002. After an astonishing 2025 season, senior running back Ty’Meere Wilkerson became the first Berwick Bulldog selected to the Big 33 roster since Andy Decker back in […]
Central Columbia’s Christian Nowak Commits To Bloomsburg University
February 6, 2026 | Davin Ridall
Central Columbia defensive end Christian Nowak has committed to Bloomsburg University. Nowak will be joining another Central Columbia alum, defensive lineman Kole Hummer, who committed to Bloomsburg University in 2025. Nowak had received offers from four other schools including Seton Hill, Capital University, Culver-Stockton College, and Grove City College, before ultimately selecting the Bloomsburg University […]
The City of Philadelphia honors SAFR & ISAA for their impact on the city athletes
January 24, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
Thursday afternoon the city of Philadelphia presented SAFR and ISAA with citations for the work they’ve done making football in the city safer for players regardless of economic status and backgrounds. Among those in attendance who spoke thanking the organizations for their presence and love within the city were Philadelphia city council woman Cindy Bass […]
HS of the Future Stud WR Jameer Brown Makes History earning PFN Coaches Select All-State Team
December 31, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
Jameer Brown a 6-1 175lb senior WR at the High School of the Future made history breaking the school single season receiving record as well as becoming the first Firebird to be named all-state. Jameer finished the 2025 season with 52 receptions and 1000 yards to go with 12 touchdowns and earned 2nd team honors […]
Belmont Charter lands first All-State Football Honorees in Program History
December 30, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
After an historic 2025 season in which Belmont Charter won a school record 10 games finishing the season 10-2 the Tigers won the Public League Liberty Division crown, they now can also claim to having their first two football players named to the PFN Coaches Select All-State team. Senior LT/DT Mason Billingsley-Walker was named to […]
Around District 11 with Pam and Guy: 2025 Season Review—The Epiblog
December 29, 2025 | Guy Smith
We started the blog in 2021 as PA Football News redshirt freshmen. Five years later, we graduate as fifth-year seniors. Senior citizens, that is. After being shut out of most 2020 games due to COVID, with games being canceled or played without spectators, when the 2021 season was about to begin Guy emailed Billy Splain […]
Multiple Cahillites Named To 5A All-State Team
December 24, 2025 | Nicholas Mastripolito
The Cahillites Cap Off A Successful 2025 Campaign With Plethora of All-State Players The Roman Catholic Cahillites dominated the 2025 football season, taking home the 5A State Championship title over Bishop McDevitt. Pennsylvania football writers came together to craft the 5A All-State team. The Cahillites had a stellar performance on the All-State list, landing 5 […]
Lucarelli & Stevens Represent Oil City on 4A All-State Team – Meadville’s Phillips Also Selected
December 24, 2025 | Shane Lux
Meadville Bulldogs Tymir Phillips Senior 6’2 170 lbs Athlete Collected over 1,200 yards of total offense, rushing for 610 yards on 78 carries with nine scores, while also catching 24 passes for 613 yards and nine touchdowns in ten games. Also returned three kickoffs for touchdowns. Oil City Oilers Noah Lucarelli Senior 6’3 237 lbs […]
Farrell’s Johnson Named 2A Player of the Year – Six Teammates Join Along Feliciano on All-State Team
December 24, 2025 | Shane Lux
Farrell’s Juelz Johnson was named AA player of the year, along with being named an all-state running back. He rushed for 2,213 yards and 34 touchdowns in 14 games. While adding 22 receptions for 332 yards, four touchdowns, and also returned two punts, a kickoff, and an interception for a score. Johnson is committed to […]
Naniewicz named to PA Writers’ Class 2A All-State Team
December 24, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Lakeland Senior QB David Naniewicz has been named to the PA Writers’ Class 2A All-State under the “Athlete” designation, and with good reason: he’s a great athlete. The 6-3 215lb signal-caller led a Lakeland resurgence which saw the return of the Chiefs that we all knew was coming. Lakeland went 11-2 on the season and […]
Hickory’s Lewis, Morrison Earn 3A All-State Along with Sharon’s White
December 23, 2025 | Shane Lux
Hickory Hornets Luke Lewis Senior OL – 6’2 310 lbs Led the Hornets’ offensive line that rushed for nearly 2,800 yards, a two-time District 10 champion. Kelvin Morrison Junior RB – 5’11 185 lbs Rushed for 1,640 yards, 19 touchdowns, caught ten passes for 51 yards and a touchdown. Returned an interception and a punt […]
District 10 Six Players Selected 1A All-State – Greenville’s Menold Co-Coach of the Year
December 23, 2025 | Shane Lux
Greenville Trojans Mike Menold Was named Co-Coach of the Year along with Clairton’s Wayne Wade after leading Greenville to the state semifinals and their first District 10 title since 1999. Rudy Gentile Senior RB – 5’7 155 lbs Rushed for 1,441 yards and 24 touchdowns, caught seven passes for 65 yards. Justin Schell Junior WR […]
Abington Heights’ Gavin Anders, Pittston Area’s Lucas LoPresto named to PA Writers’ Class 5A All-State Team
December 23, 2025 | Jared Samuel
District 2 Class 5A standout Wide Receivers Gavin Anders and Lucas LoPresto were named to the PA Writers’ Class 5A All-State Team. Anders, a 6-1 185 lb senior, had 74 receptions for 1,158 yards and 9 TD’s as the Comets went 9-3 and again advanced to the District 2 title game. Gavin seemed to always […]
Berwick’s Wilkerson, Gordner and Scranton Prep’s McPartland named to PA Writers’ Class 3A All-State Team
December 23, 2025 | Jared Samuel
District 2 landed 3 standout players on the PA Football Writers’ Class 3A All-State team. Berwick had 2 honorees with RB Ty’Meere Wilkerson and OL Matt Gordner, and QB Will McPartland made the squad for District 2 champion Scranton Prep. The Bulldogs are back! Berwick went 11-1 on the year and a big reason for […]
Lackawanna Trail’s Ryon, Evans make PA Football Writers’ Class 1A All State team; Ryon named POTY
December 23, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Isaac Ryon has been named PFN’s PA Football Writers’ Class 1A All-State Player of the Year. He and Offensive Lineman Lucas Evans both made the all-state squad to cap a terrific year for the Lions. Evans, a 6-3 265 lb stalwart for Trail, was a big (literally) reason that the Lions Wing-T offense performed so […]
Around District 11 with Pam and Guy: 2025 All Snack-Bar Team
December 22, 2025 | Guy Smith
Welcome to the 5th and final Guy & Pam All-Snack Bar Team. Will we see a repeat champion for the first time, or will another first-time winner emerge? In actual on the field action last weekend, Villanova, the final PA team playing for a championship, lost in their home semifinal game to the Illinois State […]
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