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July 2025
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Catasauqua Rough Riders
July 31, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Catasauqua Rough Riders Head Coach: Joe Henrich Class 2A 2024 Season Record: 3-8 PIAA District 11 Key Starters lost Jordan Bradshaw (RB/DB), Matt Fotta (OL/DL), Taven Ying (OL/DL), Jacob Ramos (OL/DL), Braden Bartholomew (LB) returning starters Braeden Smith (DL), Chris Wellington (LB), Manny Bolmer (S), Chase Kratochvil (LB), Tyler Limandri (S), JoJo Lafond […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Blue Devils
July 31, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Blue Devils Head Coach: Rick Knox Class 2A 2024 Record: 8-2 Inter AC League Key Starters lost OLB Sean Brett, Matt McTamney (Shot Put West Chester), OL Grayson Scott(Lehigh), RB Finn Whittle(Widener), returning starters Kyle Cameron OL 6’3 315 SR, Aaron Clark WR 6’0 180 SR, Amari Fallen DL […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Pottsgrove Falcons
July 31, 2025 | Jason Napoli
Pottsgrove Falcons HEAD Coach: Bill Hawthorne CLASS 5A 2024 Season Record: 7-4 PIAA District 1 Key Starters lost OT/DL, Dante Bibbs, OL/DL, Justin Coons OL/DL, Jacob Frederick OL/DL, Mason Kraichley TE/DE, Cam Waller WR/DB, Tommy Sambrick TE/LB, Brandon McGinley WR/ DB, Devon Grinnage WR/DB, Chayse Roberts Sr, FB/DL, Jake Palladino, K/P, Jake Gondos K/P, Cole […]
2025 PFN Preview: The Northern Lehigh Bulldogs
July 30, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Northern Lehigh Bulldogs Head Coach: Joe Tout Class 2A 2024 Season Record: 7-4 PIAA District 11 Key Starters lost LB Isaac Raaber, TE-LB Ayden Oswald, C- Eli Grady, OT Cyrus Kinchen returning starters TB/LB Sr. Grady Newhard, OT/DE Sr. Nate Kuhns, OG Sr. Kayden Novicki, OG Jr. Landen Klimek, WR/CB Jr. Ryan Zambo, […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Big Spring Bulldogs
July 30, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Big Spring Bulldogs Head Coach: Joe Sinkovich Class 3A 2024 Record: 4-6 PIAA District 3 Key Starters lost TJ Johnson- WR Nader Alajlouni CB Brady Singer RB/LB Spencer Cachara OLB/RB Grant Hall- RB Brexton Heckendorn- TE/DE Davis Moore OT returning starters Ethan Hoover Jr DE 6’0 225 Chase Fry SR QB 6’0 175 […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Wyoming Area WR Luke Kopetchny
July 30, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Luke Kopetchny Wide Receiver Wyoming Area High School Class Of 2027 Jersey #8 HT/WT 6’2″ 170 Twitter @LukeKopetchny1 Coach says: “Division 1 FBS/FCS/Ivy Recruit — *Currently ranked in the top 15 WRs in PA 2027 — *All State Selection as a Sophomore in Football and Basketball Luke led all of District 2 with 864 receiving […]
Lackawanna Conference Media Day 2025: Feeling Good
July 29, 2025 | Jared Samuel
(Featured photo above is Western Wayne #55 DL/OL Vinny Baldini and #68 DL/OL Paul Borowski) There was a common theme today as I spoke to a number of teams about the upcoming season: everybody is “feeling good” about their situation and progress, and all are looking forward to the start of the season. Lackawanna Trail […]
2025 Team Preview: The Lower Merion Aces
July 29, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Lower Merion Bulldogs Head Coach: Joe Augustine Class 6A 2024 Season Record:1-9 District 1 Key Starters lost Andrew Payne (FB/OLB) Jace Rothberg (CB) Shane Hermosissma (RB/OLB) returning starters Charles Welgs SR. OT 6’3 285; Kechan Miller SR OT 6’4 330; Nick DeLuca SR QB 6’0 175; Thomas Burke SR WR 5’10 175; Ethan […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to know Delaware Valley RB/DB Mike Iuzzolino
July 29, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Mike Iuzzolino Running Back/Defensive Back Delaware Valley High School Class Of 2026 Jersey #26 HT/WT 5’10” 180 Twitter @MikeyIuzzolino Coach says: “Mike had a nice junior season. High expectations on both sides of the ball for this season.” Let’s get to know Mike! Who is your favorite athlete (from any sport)? Probably Saquon Barkley. I’m […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Port Allegany Gators
July 28, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
Port Allegany Gators Head Coach: Justin Bienkowski Class 1A 2024 Record: 14-1 PIAA District 9 Key Starters lost Off and Def Line: Juuso Young and Carson Neely returning starters Aiden Bliss RB/LB 6’0 200 2026 Tristan Kiser RB/LB 5’8 160 2026 Nick Wilfong WR/CB 5’9 160 2026 Ethan Tarbox OL/DL 6’2 225 2026 Jarrod […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Upper Merion Vikings
July 28, 2025 | Jason Napoli
The Upper Merion Vikings HEAD COACH: Marquis C Weeks CLASS 5A 2024 Season Record: 1-9 PIAA District 1 Key Starters lost QB Jackson Solley (Transfer) WR Erik Ramirez-Perez, DL/OL Anthony Browm, DL/OL Malachi Wynn, OL Aiden Harding, WR/LB Vincint Viti, DE/TE Brodie Marshbank, K/P Chase O’Donnell Returning starters Teddy Walmsley, TE/LB, 5’11” 205lbs ,2026, […]
Roman Catholic’s Beals Gives Commitment
July 27, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
One of the more sought-after recruits in the Philadelphia area, Roman Catholic QB Semaj Beals, announced on X Sunday that he committed to the University of Akron. Beals, who also received over 20 offers, including from USC, Alabama, Virginia Tech, Penn State, Pitt, Rutgers, Temple, and Syracuse. Last season, Beals threw for 4135 yards and […]
Central Bucks East’s Magnus Figeroa Gives Commitment
July 25, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
On Friday afternoon, Central Bucks East Magnus Figeroa took to X to announce his commitment to Marist University. The Red Foxes offered the 6’2, 265 two-way lineman on July 18. The Red Foxes compete in the Pioneer Football League. Last season, Figeroa had 35 tackles and 2 sacks in 9 games for the Patriots.
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 […]
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 […]
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