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August 2024

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Bishop McCort-Carrol’s DE/OL Eli Zasadni

August 4, 2024 | Baron Dionis

Eli Zasadni DE/OL Class of 2025 Bishop McCort High School Jersey #75 HT/WT: 6’4, 230 lbs 76 Tackles, 3 Sacks, 7 Tackles For Loss (2023 Season) Other Sports: Basketball & Baseball Offers: Robert Morris Head Coach Tom Smith said, “Eli’s frame alone is garnering him DI looks but his work ethic is what will put […]

New York Ends Big 30 Drought With 39-18 Win Over Pennsylvania

August 4, 2024 | Shane Lux

Bradford – New York won their first Big 30 All-Star Football Game since 2015 with a convincing 39-18 victory over Pennsylvania. Following a streak of six losses, one tie, and a game lost due to COVID-19, New York controlled play from the outset and scored their first victory in the Big 30 game since a […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Claysburg-Kimmel’s QB/S Mason Campagna

August 3, 2024 | Baron Dionis

Mason Campagna QB/S Class of 2026 Claysburg-Kimmel High School Jersey #4 HT/WT: 6’1”, 195 lbs 825 Passing Yards, 496 Rushing Yards (2023 Season) Other Sports: Baseball Head Coach Chuck Kassick said, “Mason is a young man that exemplifies what hard work and dedication can do for an athlete. He excels in both baseball and football, […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Pittston Area OL/DL/FB Brody Spindler

August 3, 2024 | Jared Samuel

Brody Spindler DL/OL/FB Pittston Area Class Of 2026 Jersey # 55 HT/WT 5’11″/230 Sophomore year stats of note: 267 rushing yards, 4 rushing TD’s as FB Other sports: Wrestling (went 31-9 as a Sophomore at 215 lbs) Coach says “Brody is a returning 2 year starter for the Patriots who also played nearly every minute […]

2024 District Nine Media Day Huge Success

August 2, 2024 | Phil Myers

The 2024 District Nine football media day was largely successful due to all teams playing in the league participated and 14 media outlets were represented. There were approximately 150 players, coaches, media personnel, and organizers present at the St. Marys Middle School. The event began at 9:00 A.M. with some introductory remarks, followed by a […]

Mayhem’s 2024 Schedule

August 1, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo

Week1 Friday 8/23 @7pm Upper Dublin @Wissahickon Week2 Friday 8/30 @7pm Cheltenham @CB East Week3 Friday 9/6 @7pm Abington @Bensalem Week4 Friday 9/13 @7pm Pennridge @North Penn Week5 Friday 9/20 @7pm CB West @CB South Week6 Friday 9/27 @7pm Springfield-MontCo @Upper Moreland Week7 Saturday 10/5 @12pm Neshaminy @Pennridge Week8 Friday 10/10 @7pm Cheltenham @Upper Dublin […]

Malvern Prep Senior DB Zade Johnson commits to Air Force

August 1, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Malvern Prep senior defensive back Zade Johnson has shut his recruitment down and given his verbal commitment to Division 1 FBS program Air Force Academy. Zade as a junior posted 4 interceptions along with 10 passes broken up & over 35 tackles. Zade earned all Inter-Ac League honors and saw an increase in his recruitment […]

Lackawanna Football Conference Media Day: These teams are “excited”

July 30, 2024 | Jared Samuel

Today was Media Day for the 2024 season of the Lackawanna Football Conference, hosted by The Regal Room in Olyphant. Coaches and players from many of the Lackawanna Conference teams were on hand to enjoy some food and recognition, as well as plenty of pictures and questions. After a 12-2 season in 2023, a few […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Pittston Area DB/WR Lucas Lopresto

July 30, 2024 | Jared Samuel

Lucas Lopresto DB/WR Pittston Area Class Of 2027 Jersey # 1 HT/WT 5’10″/ 170 Freshman year stats of note: 38 receptions for 679, 8 TD’s Other sports: Basketball, Track & Field Twitter/X: @lucaslop46 Coach says “Lucas played in just about every minute of every game as a freshman last season and became one of the […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Chestnut Ridge RB/LB Haydan Webb

July 29, 2024 | Baron Dionis

Haydan Webb RB/LB Chestnut Ridge High School Class of 2025 Jersey #40 HT/WT: 5’11”, 205 lbs Other Sports: Baseball Head Coach Max Shoemaker said, “We are looking for Haydan to have a breakout season this fall. His size, speed, strength, athleticism, and technique will be a force to be reckoned with as a FB in […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Dallas QB Brady Zapoticky

July 27, 2024 | Jared Samuel

Brady Zapoticky QB Dallas Class Of 2025 Jersey #11 HT/WT 6’0″ / 190 Other sports: Basketball Twitter/X: @BradyZapoticky Coach says “2023 season: 124/235 2,041 yds. 8.89/att. 127.56/game. 26 TD’s. 7 INT’s. Sat out the second half of 6 games. NPF All District 2 First Team. Times Leader 1st Team. Citizens Voice All Star”. LET’S GET […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Juniata Valley’s OL/DL Sam Parks

July 25, 2024 | Baron Dionis

Sam Parks OL/DL Class of 2025 Juniata Valley High School Jersey #60 HT/WT: 6’2”, 250 lbs 23 Total Tackles, 1 Sack (2023 Season) Other Sports: Basketball & Baseball (Williamsburg) Head Coach Bill Musser said, “Sam has been a man stay on the offensive and defensive lines since 10th grade. He has really embraced the leadership […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Forest Hills’ QB Nate Cornell

July 24, 2024 | Baron Dionis

Nate Cornell QB Forest Hills High School Class of 2025 Jersey #13 HT/WT: 6’3″, 210 lbs 1,850 Passing Yards, 18 Passing Touchdowns (2023 Season) Other Sports: Baseball & Basketball Head Coach Justin Myers said, “Nate will be a 3 year starter at QB. He is the ultimate leader of this team. He has a strong arm […]

District Six’s Top Returning WRs In 2024

July 23, 2024 | Baron Dionis

District six is returning multiple receivers who have gotten division one looks and offers. This group is extremely talented and put up very good numbers last season. Let’s take a look at the district six’s top returning wide receivers in 2024. -Jasper Shepps, Juniata (2026) •19.4 Yards Per Catch, 98.5 Receiving Yards Per Game •1,379 […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Oil City Lineman Tanner Kightlinger

July 21, 2024 | Billy Splain

Tanner Kightlinger Offensive and defensive tackle Oil city Class Of 2025 Jersey #75 HT/WT 6-1 325 First team offense Twitter @TKightlinger25 LET’S GET TO KNOW TANNER Why do you play football? I enjoy to hit people and it’s always been what I love Who is your favorite sports star and WHY? Trent Williams because he […]

Abington HS names Bruce Fleming II its new Head Coach

July 20, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Abington High out of District 1 has named Bruce Fleming Jr its new football head coach. Bruce is no stranger to District 1 as he is the former Wissahickon High head coach where he lead their program for 3 seasons (2019-2021). Most recently Bruce served as the assistant coach and defensive coordinator for Chestnut Hill […]

2024 PFN Player profile : Getting to know Riverside OL/DL Tavian Branch

July 20, 2024 | Quincy Piper

Tavian Branch OL/DL Riverside High school Class Of 2026 Jersey #75 HT/WT 6 feet 4inches , 280pounds Offer sheet: Pittsburgh, Kent State, Cincinnati Rutgers, Temple Twitter @BranchTavian Coach says “Tavian is rapidly developing into one of the top recruits in the country. Began playing football his 9th grade year. already has 5 D1 scholarship offers. […]

Scranton Lions 90th Annual Dream goes to the County squad, 35-28

July 19, 2024 | Jared Samuel

Last year’s Dream Game was an overtime thriller with the County getting the field goal in OT to win 23-20. With this year’s contest, both teams were stacked with standouts from all of the Lackawanna Conference teams. The City squad looked like they had the offensive firepower to finally turn the tables on the County […]

90th Annual Scranton Lions Dream Game — PHOTO GALLERY

July 19, 2024 | Sherryl Samuel

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Clancy Orie Commits to Navy

July 19, 2024 | Brett Gombita

Clancy Orie, a defensive end for Bethel Park High School, has committed to the United States Naval Academy. Orie announced the commitment early Friday afternoon on his Twitter/X account. During his senior season, Orie made the Pennsylvania 5A All-State team. His 65 tackles, 5 sacks, and 18 QB hits helped Bethel Park secure a playoff […]

District One’s Top Returning Players 2024 Edition- K

July 19, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo

The 2024 Football season is fast approaching. Heading into the new season I wanted to break down some of the top returning talent in District 1. As you can see from the link, the district comprises 70 different teams. I constructed a list of Players and stats from this past season. The top 10 players […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Glendale’s LB/OL Landen McGarvey

July 19, 2024 | Baron Dionis

Landen McGarvey LB/OL Glendale High School Class of 2025 Jersey #52 HT/WT: 6’1″, 220 lbs 114 Total Tackles, 16 Sacks, 19 Tackles For Loss (2023 Season) Other Sports: Baseball & Basketball Head Coach Dave Trexler said, “Landon is a legit prospect that has been a key player the last 3 years. Landon has the size, […]

District One’s Top Returning Players 2024 Edition- DL

July 18, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo

District Five’s Top Returning RB’s In 2024

July 18, 2024 | Baron Dionis

District five is returning a strong group of running backs in 2024. There are eight returning backs and all of them rushed for over 400 yards in 2023. Let’s take a look at district five’s top returning running backs in 2024. -Luke Hostetler, Windber (2025) *Played 4 Games* •12.6 Yards Per Carry, 211 Rushing Yards […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know State College WR/DB Ty Salazer