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July 2025

Emmaus DT Robert Edwards Commits to Richmond

July 25, 2025 | Dan DiEdwardo

Emmaus Green Hornet Robert Edwards announced his D1 commitment to the University of Richmond. The 6’2″ 300 lb 1st team All-State defensive tackle and EPC 18 Defensive Player of the Year, passed on D1 offers from Maine, Sacred Heart, Fordham, and Towson. He made visits to James Madison, ODU, The Penn State Big Man Camp. […]

2025 PFN Team Preview: The Springfield Cougars

July 25, 2025 | Willie McGonigle

The Springfield Cougars Head Coach: Chris Britton Class 5A 2024 Record: 12-2 PIAA District 1 Key Starters lost Chris Dolan, Nate Romano, Brian Delaney, Jackson Kennedy returning starters Tanner Coll, RB/LB, 5’10 180 SR Luke Valerio RB/DB 5’9 16 Alex McGinnis OL/LB 6’2 215 JR Dom Stewart OL/DL 6’3 295 SR Evan Herzig RB/LB […]

Cornell Lands South Fayette’s Colton Astorino

July 24, 2025 | Brett Gombita

Colton Astorino, an offensive tackle and defensive end at South Fayette High School in McDonald, is heading to the Ivy League. The 6-foot-7, 275 pound senior announced his commitment to Cornell University via his X (Twitter) account on Thursday evening. As a junior, Astorino started at right tackle on a South Fayette team that started […]

91st Annual Scranton Lions Club Dream Game: County overwhelms the City

July 24, 2025 | Jared Samuel

Over the past few years, the Lackawanna Football Conference’s de-facto Senior Bowl, the Scranton Lions Dream Game, has been a close affair. When the rosters were announced, it looked like there were strengths and weaknesses on both sides. And as practices happened leading up to the 91st version of this game, you could sense that […]

91st Annual Scranton Lions Club Dream Game — PHOTO GALLERY

July 24, 2025 | Sherryl Samuel

2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Benjamin Franklin HB/LB Tyrese Nichols

July 22, 2025 | Anthony Franklin

Name: Tyrese Nichols School: Benjamin Franklin Height/Weight: 5-9 185 Class: 2026 Jersey #: 6 Head Coach: Aleem Medley Getting to Know Tyrese: What Coach says” Returning 1st team All Public senior LB/RB. I expect Tyrese to build on his junior year, 2nd on the team in tackles. Tyrese is a monster in the weight room and if he […]

Lansdale Catholic OLB Russell Holmes Jr. is Headed to Robert Morris

July 21, 2025 | Patrick Birkhead

Russell Holmes Jr. Commits to Robert Morris Russell Holmes Jr. a standout outside linebacker for the Lansdale Catholic Crusaders has committed to Robert Morris University. In his junior season Holmes led the Philadelphia Catholic League’s blue division in tackles for loss and was a key piece on the Crusaders defense. He ended the year with […]

2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Overbrook RB/CB/RS Josiah Carter

July 21, 2025 | Anthony Franklin

Josiah Carter Overbrook Panthers Class of: 2026 Position(s): RB/CB/RS Jersey #: 2 Height: 5-5 – Weight: 140 Other Sports: Track & Field Notable Recognitions: 2024-2025 All-Public for Football & Track Coach says: Josiah is the fastest player on our team. He is currently one of the fastest sprinters in his class in the state as well. Josiah led the team in […]

2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Cornell QB Mark Stuckey

July 20, 2025 | Billy Splain

Mark Stuckey QB Cornell Class Of 2026 Jersey #15 HT/WT 5’11 165 1200 passing yards 22tds HM all conference Twitter @Stuckeymj Coach says: “Mark has grown so much as a qb and a leader. He can make every throw needed and improved his accuracy. He has the ability to extend plays or take off and […]

West Virginia Pulls Out Improbable Victory In 79th OVAC Rudy Mumley Game

July 20, 2025 | Shane Lux

Wheeling – It’s never over until it’s over. It’s a cliche, but for good reason. When Ohio broke a 7-7 stalemate with 17 seconds to play, hope looked all but lost. But the West Virginia squad never panicked and found a way to pull victory from the jaws of defeat. Trailing 14-7 with three seconds […]

2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Holy Cross Crusaders’ LB/TE Kevin Vincent

July 20, 2025 | Jake Mills

Kevin Vincent Holy Cross High School Class Of: 2026 Position(s): LB, TE Jersey Number: 3 Ht: 5’11 – Wt: 170lbs Other Sports: Track & Field Twitter: @kevinvincent21 Coach Says: “Versatile player who can play anywhere on the field. Sack machine from his OLB position. Offensively he has great hands and is a very good route […]

2025 Player Profile: Getting to know Haverford High School RB/LB Liam Taylor

July 17, 2025 | Patrick Birkhead

Liam Taylor Haverford High School Class of 2026 RB/LB Jersey #23 HT/WT 5’10 195 Other Sports: Lacrosse 2024 stats: 417 carries, 3,006 yards, 35 touchdowns CAL MVP, Delco Player of the Year, All state 1st team Twitter (X): @LiamTaylor2026 Coach Says: “Liam was the first 3,000 yard rusher in Delaware County history. He is a […]

2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting To Know Claysburg-Kimmel LB Collton Replogle

July 16, 2025 | Baron Dionis

Collton Replogle Claysburg-Kimmel Bulldogs Class of 2026 Position: LB Jersey # 50 HT/WT: 5’11/205 lb Other Sports: Wrestling 87 Total Tackles, 9 Sacks, 2 Forced Fumbles (2024 Season) Head Coach Chuck Kassick said, “Collton has been our leading tackler for two straight seasons. He has a nose for the ball and is a hard-nosed, intelligent […]

2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Holy Cross Crusaders’ FB/LB Leland Wudarski

July 14, 2025 | Jake Mills

Leland Wudarski Holy Cross High School Class Of: 2026 Position(s): FB, LB Jersey Number: 20 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 185lbs Other Sports: Track and Field Twitter: @WudarskiLeland Coach Says: “Tough hard nosed kid who goes all out on every play. Very good blocker from his FB position who can also carry the ball. Defensively at […]

2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know South Western MLB/RB Ian Wysocki

July 13, 2025 | Billy Splain

Ian Wysocki MLB/RB South Western Class Of 2026 Jersey #22 HT/WT 5”11 220 any Stats you want to give 115 total tackles in one season 9 tfl in one season Other sports Wrestling 2nd team middle line backer Twitter @Wysocki_ian Coach says: “Tough inside linebacker. 115 total tackles last year. 2nd Team All Conference. Let’s […]

Imhotep Star Lineman Jesse Moody picks Maryland

July 5, 2025 | Anthony Franklin

Jesse Moody a rising senior who stands at a grand 6-6 345lbs is a multi year starter at tackle for Imhotep. Jesse was a starter on the undefeated 2023 Tep PIAA 5A championship squad. On the holiday today Jesse shut down his recruitment and gave his commitment to coach Locksley and the Maryland Terps. Jesse […]

Wash High’s Tristan Reed Chooses Miami of Ohio

July 4, 2025 | Brett Gombita

The Miami University RedHawks landed Washington High School rising senior Tristan Reed earlier today. The 6-foot-5, 180 pound wide receiver/quarterback announced his commitment earlier today on X (Twitter). In 2024, Reed threw for 945 yards, rushed for 537 yards and was named as an All-Conference Honorable Mention in the WPIAL 2A Century Conference. Reed chose […]

Northwestern Lehigh Quarterback Commits to Marist

July 1, 2025 | Dan DiEdwardo

Northwestern Lehigh Tiger Shane Leh announces his D1 commitment to Marist University. The 6’4” 270 lb QB recently visited Lehigh, Lafayette, Bloomsburg, and East Stroudsburg. He was also visited by other schools including Colgate, Cornell, Davidson, Stone Hill, and Temple before making his decision to play for Coach Mike Willis and the Marist Red Foxes. […]

2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Pennridge Quarterback Noah Keating

July 1, 2025 | Billy Splain

Noah Keating Quarterback Pennridge High School Class Of 2026 Jersey #16 HT/WT 6’3″, 210 lbs Junior Year 1,200 passing yds, 12 touchdowns 400 rushing yds, 4 touchdowns Other sports Baseball All League Honorable Mention Quarterback Team Offensive MVP Football All League 2nd Team Outfield Team Offensive MVP Baseball Twitter @NoahKeating16 COMMITTED TO MARIST Coach says: […]

DeVonta Smith Hosted Celebrity Softball Game at Coca Cola Park

June 29, 2025 | Ryan Scipio

DeVonta Smith Celebrity Softball Game Devonta Smith hosted a celebrity softball game at Coca-Cola Park. The reigning Super Bowl Champ invited several members of the team as well as several local players that had an impact on high school football in the area. A couple of the local guys that were there included Saquon Barkley […]

Metro Rolls In 87th Save An Eye All-Star Game

June 28, 2025 | Shane Lux

Harbor Creek – The Metro built a 21-0 halftime and cruised to a 35-14 victory over the County in the 87th playing of the Erie Lions Club Save an Eye game. It was a beautiful night for football at Harbor Creek High School’s Paul J. Weitz Stadium – it was McDowell’s Stephon Porter and the Metro’s […]

10th annual Frank Varischetti All-Star football game information

June 27, 2025 | Billy Splain

****WEATHER ALERT**** IT LOOKS LIKE WE WILL HAVE SEVERE WEATHER AT KICKOFF TIME, WE WILL BEGIN THE BROADCAST AS SOON AS THE PLAYERS RETAKE THE FIELD. FOLLOW US ON X AND ON FACEBOOK @PAFOOTBALLNEWS FOR UPDATES BROCKWAY – The 10th annual Frank Varischetti All-Star football game will be played at Frank Varischetti Field in Brockway […]

Liberty lineman Nicholas Schenkel commits to Dartmouth

June 26, 2025 | Dan DiEdwardo

Liberty Hurricanes Nicholas Schenkel announced his D1 commitment to Dartmouth college. The 6’4” 270 LT DE recently received an offer from Brown Football and made visits to Lafayette, Villanova, Georgetown and Moravian before making his decision to play for Coach McCorkle and The Big Green. 100% Committed!! @DartmouthFTBL @Coach_McCorkle @coachkeithclark @grayson_kline @CoachDaignault @slivka_mark […]

2027 Minikon Johnson commits to West Virginia

June 24, 2025 | Annabelle Aquino

Bishop Canevin’s Minikon Johnson announced his D1 commitment to West Virginia June 24 on X (formerly known as Twitter). As a 6-foot-2, 205-pound outside linebacker, Johnson drew the attention of other colleges, including offers from Akron and Kent State. His West Virginia commitment came just 11 days after announcing the offer on his social media. […]