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May 2025
Public vs. Private Debate: House Bill 41 Moves Forward
May 19, 2025 | Matt Herring
As the General Assembly of Pennsylvania considers House Bill 41 which aims to allow (not mandate) the PIAA to split public and private post-season competitions across all sports we take a look at how that landscape might take shape across the state for high school football. We only considered football in this examination as other […]
West Holds Off East 17-12 In 2025 Large School All-Star Game
May 19, 2025 | Shane Lux
Mechanicsburg – The West Squad built a 17-0 first-half lead, then had to hold on for a 17-12 victory Sunday night at Chapman Field at Cumberland Valley High School. Despite gaining only 144 yards of total offense, a pair of defensive touchdowns in two minutes in the second quarter gave the West Squad a 17-0 […]
West Squad Blanks East Squad 14-0 In 2025 Small School All-Star Game
May 18, 2025 | Shane Lux
Mechanicsburg – The West Squad pitched a 14-0 shutout to win the 2025 PSFCA Small School All-star game at Cumberland Valley’s Chapman Field. With defense ruling the day, a pair of touchdown passes by Bald Eagle Area’s Carson Nagle proved the difference. Nagle, who had an outstanding career with the Eagles, completed 17 of 25 […]
2025 AFL Mega Practice Photos
May 10, 2025 | Carter Weems
This weekend The Accountability for Life program, led by Russell Stoner, held their third annual Mega Practice at York Highs Smalls Field. Well over 200 college football hopefuls from all over PA, New Jersey, Florida, Delaware, Florida and more lined up and competed in front of over 70 college coaches from all over the east […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Richland lineman Brodie Hollis
May 4, 2025 | Billy Splain
Brodie Hollis Richland Class Of 2026 positions: Nose tackle and Guard Jersey #55 HT/WT 6 foot 272 81 total tackles and 3 sacks 2024 season Other sports: Track and field 1st team all conference and 1st tribune democrat Twitter: @hollis_brodie4 Why do you play football? I love football and I love the intensity of the […]
Penn State Adds 4-Star Outside Linebacker Terry Wiggins
May 3, 2025 | Mason Eddinger
Penn State continues to beef up its 2026 class by signing 4-star recruit Terry Wiggins. This is the 14th recruit Penn State has signed in its 2026 class. Nationally, the Nittany Lions currently rank 5th in the 2026 recruiting rankings. Furthermore, Wiggins is the team’s first linebacker to commit to the class. Head Coach James […]
Pine-Richland Star CB Jay Timmons Commits to Indiana
April 28, 2025 | Blake Fuchs
Three-star cornerback recruit Lawrence “Jay” Timmons has committed to the University of Indiana, announcing the decision March 28th. blessed🤘🏾#gohoosiers @CfbRalb @TheUCReport @CCignettiIU @CoachOlaAdams @IndianaFootball @Coach_LeDonne @PR_RamsFootball pic.twitter.com/5Ddtl0r32v — Lawrence “Jay” Timmons 3⭐️ (@jay__timmons) April 29, 2025 Timmons was instrumental in Pine-Richland’s third straight WPIAL 5A championship appearance and second championship victory in that three year […]
Full List of Pennsylvania High School Players Drafted/Signed to NFL teams
April 27, 2025 | Mason Eddinger
Although not on the level of California, Texas, or Florida, Pennsylvania is one of the premier states for pro talent. Over 80 players hailing from Pennsylvania have been drafted over the last ten years, and this year, another group of pros from the Keystone State were installed into NFL teams. #3 New York Giants: Abdul […]
Trio of Nittany Lions Drafted During Latter Rounds of NFL Draft
April 27, 2025 | Mason Eddinger
After Abdul Carter and Tyler Warren went in the top 15 in the first round, Penn State players had to wait a bit longer to hear their names called. On Friday morning, we discussed Carter and Warren’s fits with their new teams, which you can find here. For today, we will discuss the other three […]
Former SJP QB drafted by hometown team
April 27, 2025 | Jason Napoli
Kyle McCord has been a name around the PA/Philadelphia area for a while dating back to his time at St. Joseph’s Prep. He was drafted in the sixth round at pick 181 by the Philadelphia Eagles. McCord played with Eagles Jeremiah Trotter Jr when they were both at the Prep. When playing for the Hawks, […]
Pair of Nittany Lions go in Round One of NFL Draft
April 25, 2025 | Mason Eddinger
Penn State players were expected to be a part of the 2025 NFL Draft, and two of them were selected in the first round. #3 New York Giants: Abdul Carter The Seton LaSalle turned Penn State and now New York Giant player gets his name called in the top 3, as expected. Carter was […]
Former Philly Area All-Stars Look Forward to Draft Weekend
April 24, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
The 2025 NFL Draft will take place Thursday night through Saturday evening. Over the course of those 3 days there are quite a fee players from Philadelphia and Delaware county who will hear their name called or sign contracts with teams after the draft concludes. Leading the way will be Penn State edge rusher Abdul […]
Spring Ball With The Colonels Episode 4 Special Teams (Finale)
April 14, 2025 | Jake Mills
In the finale of our 4 part video following the Wilkes University Colonels football team throughout spring practices, we take a look at an underrated aspect of the game. Special teams are very important not just in the game of football, but here at Wilkes. We speak to special teams coordinator Heath Hoovler about the […]
Spring Ball With The Colonels Episode 3 Defense
April 6, 2025 | Jake Mills
In our 2nd to last edition of Spring Ball with the Colonels we have a look at the defensive side of the ball and talk to defensive coordinator Chris Bantell who is in his 2nd stint with the team. He spent time coaching with the team down the road (King’s College) prior to his 2nd […]
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 […]
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