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March 2025
Spring Ball With The Colonels Episode 2 Offense
March 30, 2025 | Jake Mills
In our second edition of this 4 part video series following the Wilkes University Colonels during their spring practices. This week we focus in on the offense and have a chat with recently promoted offensive coordinator Kyle Dickerson. Dickerson talks to us about his journey through football and how he got to where he is […]
Spring Ball With The Colonels Episode 1 Back For The Spring
March 23, 2025 | Jake Mills
In the first edition of this 4 part series covering the Wilkes University football team through spring practices, we take a look at how competitive this spring ball really is. With 29 seniors departing from last season, there are many position battles and lots of competition. We speak with Colonels head coach David Biever as […]
Spring Ball With The Colonels Coming to PFN and Teejay Productions March 23rd
March 13, 2025 | Jake Mills
PA Football News and Teejay Productions are releasing a new video series. “Spring Ball with the Colonels” is a 4 part video series that follows the Wilkes University Colonels football team through their spring practices. The first episode will release on March 23rd and follow weekly after that. Each episode will focus on a different […]
State College Sends Two to Big 33 Game
February 22, 2025 | Noah Radio
Seniors Michael Gaul and Ty Salazer have been selected to represent State College in, “The Super Bowl of High School Football,” the Big 33 Football Classic between Pennsylvania and Maryland. Gaul and Salazer were both two-time team captains and four-year starters at State High. Head Coach Matt Lintal has spoken glowingly about each of them […]
Scranton’s Dyjeere Weekes named to Big 33 Squad
February 14, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Scranton Knights DT/OL Dyjeere Weekes was named to the Big 33 roster today. Weekes, at 6 ft. 3 in. 300-lbs, has been a stalwart on both lines for the Knights, especially the last 2 seasons. He had 51 total tackles on defense this season, with plenty of pressure applied to opposing backfields. Dyjeere has received […]
District 12 represented well on the 2025 Big 33 Pennsylvania roster
February 14, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
The PSFCA released the 2025 Big 33 Pennsylvania team today and District 12 is very well represented throughout both the Philadelphia Public & Catholic Leagues. PIAA 6A champions St. Joes Prep has 2 players selected to play in the prestigious game led by OL Khalil Stewart (Syracuse) and S Ryan McDonald (Sacred Heart). Other District […]
Lock Haven lands a stellar 2025 recruiting class
February 14, 2025 | Ryan States
Photo Taken by Mike Frame for Lock Haven Athletics. LOCK HAVEN- National signing day is a major event for football programs across the country, and the same rings true for Lock Haven football. Off the back of another five win season and with a looming coaching change on the horizon, there was some concern on […]
Troy OC Interview
January 27, 2025 | Lindsey Bennett
(Video Interview) PA Football News sits down with Kyle Smith the OC for the State Champion Troy Trojans (Click link below to watch)
6A Player of the Year Ty Salazer Commits to Delaware
January 23, 2025 | Noah Radio
On Jan. 22, State College WR/DB Ty Salazer announced his commitment to the University of Delaware. Salazer, a three-sport athlete at State High, had previously received offers from Navy, Colgate, Dartmouth and Lehigh and a preferred walk-on offer from Penn State. Salazer chose Delaware for many reasons, most notably its winning culture and its 2025 […]
Penn State Season Comes to an End in Disappointing Fashion
January 9, 2025 | Mason Eddinger
Penn State, Notre Dame, in Miami, what’s better? The storied rivalry took one of its most important turns in the 20 meetings between the prestigious universities. How did the classic matchup turn out? Let’s dive in. Both teams started the game trading punts. The defenses stole the show for the majority of the first half. […]
District 12 is well represented on the PFN Coaches All-State Teams
January 9, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
The 2024 football season has concluded and coaches across the state submitted their nominations for the PFN coaches all-state teams. District 12 and the Inter-Ac also known as the Philly City Leagues are very well represented throughout 3 of the 6 classifications. In the 4A classification Bonner Prendie the state champs placed 5players on the […]
The Night Before Gameday: Penn State Looks to Advance to the National Championship
January 8, 2025 | Mason Eddinger
Montana, Theismann, Bettis, Barkley, and Harris, names that have made Penn State and Notre Dame what they are. Over their 19 match-ups, the pair of gridiron titans have a record of 9-9-1 against each other. Come Thursday night, who will get their 10th win in the rivalry? Penn State has taken advantage of a favorable […]
2024 Certificates
January 7, 2025 | Billy Splain
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2024 Highlights of Troy’s First 12 Games
January 7, 2025 | Lindsey Bennett
(Video Highlights) 2024 AA State Champions Highlights: Troy Trojans (Click the Link Below to See Video)
Penn State Limits Jeanty, Advances to Semi Finals
January 1, 2025 | Mason Eddinger
As year’s end loomed, Penn State and Boise State squared off under the Arizona night. One of the biggest question marks entering this game was if Boise State could compete with a more athletic squad, they could not. Penn State, like against SMU, took an early lead and minimized the big plays. Drew Allar played […]
Central Dragons Linebacker Lukas Black Commits to Shenandoah University
December 31, 2024 | Baron Dionis
The Central Dragons have been very impressive in recent years by sending athletes to the next level across multiple sports. Lukas Black has continued to keep the athletic tradition alive as he just announced that he will be continuing his football career alive at Shenandoah University. In his junior year, Black was a big contributor […]
Around District 11 with Pam and Guy: 2024 Annual Review
December 30, 2024 | Guy Smith
2024.34. We started the blog in 2021 as “PA Football News” freshmen. Four years later, we graduate as seniors. This is the 34th week we blogged about football this year, well above half of the weeks for the entire year. Not too shabby! Guy made it to 64 football games this season, just a bit […]
PIAA “State Experience” Vlog Episode 3
December 28, 2024 | EJ Samuel
States weekend was a blast, and we figured we would bring you along to experience it with us! Our very own EJ Samuel (D2) takes you along with us the entire weekend to see what the it entails in a “vlog” style. In this episode of the “States Experience” it was the final day of […]
PIAA “states Experience” Vlog Episode 2
December 28, 2024 | EJ Samuel
States weekend was a blast, and we figured we would bring you along to experience it with us! Our very own EJ Samuel (D2) takes you along with us the entire weekend to see what the it entails in a “vlog” style. In this episode of the “States Experience” we were met with 2 fantastic […]
PIAA “States Experience” Vlog Episode 1
December 28, 2024 | EJ Samuel
States weekend was a blast, and we figured we would bring you along to experience it with us! Our very own EJ Samuel (D2) takes you along with us the entire weekend to see what the it entails in a “vlog” style. In this episode of the “States Experience” we got to see 4 thrilling […]
Riverside nets 3 on the PA Football Writers All-State Class 2A team
December 28, 2024 | Jared Samuel
A 13-2 record and deep state playoff run was evidence that the Riverside Vikings were a good squad this season. Now, the Vikings have added 3 standouts to the PA Football Writers All-State team for Class 2A. #2 QB/DB Chase Taddonio, a 5-11 195 lb. senior garnered the honors in the “Athlete” category […]
Zietz Twins Join Farrell Standouts Along With Feliciano To Represent District 10 In All-State Selections
December 28, 2024 | Shane Lux
Mechanicsburg – Five District 10 Players earn All-State recognition in Class AAAA and AA. Isaac Zietz Senior General McLane High School Quarterback 5’11 170lbs He passed for 2,836 yards and 37 touchdowns, and he added 383 rushing yards and seven scores, helping to lead General McLane to its first District 10 title since 2006. Isaac […]
Roman Catholic earns 5 PA Writers All State 5A Selections
December 28, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
After a historical season in which Roman Catholic won the Catholic League 5A title, their first District 12 title and advanced to their first state title game in program history. Head coach Rick Prete led Roman to a 11-5 record where they fell just short in overtime to Bishop McDevitt High School in the championship […]
A Pair Of Hickory Hornets Along With Coulter And Schell Earn District 10 All-State Honors
December 27, 2024 | Shane Lux
Mechanicsburg – Four District 10 players earn All-State recognition in Class A and AAA. Jacob Coulter Junior Wilmington High School Offensive Line 6’3 275lbs Led the way for the District 10 champion Greyhounds’ rushing attack that ran for over 3,000 yards in 11 games. Justin Schell Sophomore Greenville High School Defensive Back 5’10 150lbs Caught […]
