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July 2024

District Six’s Top Returning RBs In 2024

July 17, 2024 | Baron Dionis

District six lost a lot of top running backs to graduation a year ago. A lot of players need to step up to replace these backs. Let’s go over the top returning running backs in the district six for the 2024 season. -Grady Snyder, Central Cambria (2025) •5.7 Yards Per Carry, 113.1 Rushing Yards Per […]

Wyatt Maines Commits to Saint Francis

July 16, 2024 | Baron Dionis

Hollidaysburgs’ star offensive tackle, Wyatt Maines, has committed to Saint Francis University. Maines joins his teammate, Hunter Albright, in SFU’s 2025 recruiting class. Maines is a 6’5″, 265 pound force on both sides of the football. He plays defensive end, along with offensive tackle. His stellar play on the offensive side of the ball has […]

Aliquippa Head Coach Mike Warfield taking a leave of absence

July 15, 2024 | Billy Splain

After winning multiple state titles and building a juggernaut at Aliquippa, head coach Mike Warfield is taking a break. “ I retired from the state police after 25 years, went straight to the US attorneys office for 3 years. I work for a pharmaceutical company now and with football I just need to empty my […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Meyersdale WR/DB Karter Schurg

July 14, 2024 | Baron Dionis

Karter Schurg WR/DB Meyersdale Area High School Class of 2025 Jersey #10 HT/WT 5’10”, 162 lbs 305 Total Yards, 3 Interceptions (2023 Season) Other Sports: Baseball Head Coach Ryan Donaldson said, “Karter Schurg is in store for a big senior season on both sides of the ball. His ability to play multiple positions, as well […]

St Joes Prep Senior WR Rameir Hardy will stay home after choosing hometown Temple University

July 11, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Rameir Hardy a 6-2 180lb WR for defending PIAA 6A state champs St Joes Prep made the decision to give his commitment to the hometown team Temple University after an impressive spring camp circuit. Rameir also held offers from Army and Towson before choosing the hometown Owls. As a junior he was a key contributor […]

District Five’s Top Returning QBs in 2024

July 11, 2024 | Baron Dionis

District five lost a lot of great senior quarterbacks from a year ago. We saw Connor Yoder of North Star, Eion Snider of Northern Bedford, Nate Whysong of Chestnut Ridge, Pace Prosser of Berlin, and Tanner Barkley of Windber all graduate. It’s a new year though and there is another group of solid returning quarterbacks. […]

District Six’s Top Returning QBs In 2024

July 11, 2024 | Baron Dionis

We are now just a month away from opening kickoff. The district six has a very strong group of returning quarterbacks throughout all grade levels. With a new season approaching, let’s take a look at the top ten returning quarterbacks in district six and their stats from the last season. –Caron Nagle, Bald Eagle Area […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Montour High School’s Daniel Batch

July 9, 2024 | Brett Gombita

Daniel BatchWR/S/RBClass of 2025Jersey #0HT/WT: 5’11, 200 1st Team WR, 1st Team All Defensive Athlete Offers: Toledo, Akron, Fordham, Maine, Stony Brook, Robert Morris, Navy, New Hampshire, Bryant, Lincoln (PA), Towson, Central StateTwitter: @DanielBatch25 LET’S GET TO KNOW DANIEL Why do you play football? It always looked like a fun game to me, it […]

Sam Brackey Commits to Brown

July 8, 2024 | Zack Bundy

On Monday, Pittsburgh Central Catholic offensive lineman Sam Brackney committed to Brown University. Brackney was a big help for the team especially for running back Elijah Faulkner he rushed for 1,400 yards last season. Brackney attended five division one football camps including Duquesne, Northwestern, Navy, Yale, and Brown.

Irish Football in Pennsylvania is alive and well!

July 6, 2024 | Greg Ricupero

They play football in Ireland too, but it is a little different and they are playing it in Pennsylvania! The GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) promotes traditional Irish sports like hurling, camogie, rounders and Gaelic football to name a few. Like a lot of international sports it is also played in America. The Pittsburgh GAA competes […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Conrad Weiser TE/DE Evan MIller

July 6, 2024 | Jack Susanin

Evan Miller Tight End and Defensive End Conrad Weiser Number 33 6’1 220 LBS Class of 2025 X: EvanMiller_33 What Coach Said: “Evan injured most of last year but was starter as a Freshman and Sophomore Looking forward to an outstanding year returning from Shoulder injury.” LETS MEET EVAN Why Do You Play Football? I […]

Roman Catholic DB Louis “Lou” Gaddy is headed to Stony Brook University

July 5, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Louis “Lou” Gaddy an 5-10 170lb CB at Roman Catholic on Friday afternoon decided to make his collegiate choice selecting Stony Brook University which is a member of the Division 1 FCS CAA conference. Lou held offers from other schools such as St. Francis and Duquesne while garnering interest from Army, Delaware and Lafayette. As […]

Neumann Goretti Senior Edge Rusher Daniel Adefolarin commits to Army

July 4, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Daniel Adefolarin an 6-3 245lb rising senior edge rusher for the Neumann Goretti Saints has decided to shut down his recruitment and pledge his commitment to Army. Army recently left their FBS Independent status to join the American Athletic Conference where they’ll play the likes of Temple, East Carolina, Memphis, UAB, South Florida and of […]

Roman Catholic DB Julian Green chooses the Mecca of HBCU’s Howard University

July 2, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Julian Greene an 6-0 180lb senior CB for Roman Catholic Monday evening shut his recruitment down giving his commitment to MEAC defending champion Howard University. Howard is coming off a surprising season in which they won the MEAC title and came close to winning an HBCU national title before falling late to SWAC champion Florida […]

Elk County Catholic and St. Marys to Form a Football Co-op for 2024

July 1, 2024 | Phil Myers

The Elk County Catholic Crusader football program is ending, at least for the 2024 season and possibly beyond, due to a lack of players. “It’s a sad day, but we couldn’t get enough kids,” said ECC head coach Tim Pearson. St. Marys High School hosted an informative meeting earlier this evening. This was after a […]

St Joes Prep DL Maxwell Roy pledges commitment to Ohio State

July 1, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Maxwell Roy a dominating 6-3 290lb defensive tackle for 2x defending PIAA 6A state champion St Joes Prep announced Monday evening his intentions to commit to Big Ten powerhouse program Ohio State University. At Ohio State he will join fellow SJP Hawk RB Isaiah West also a 2025 recruit who also recently pledged to the […]

Bonner-Pendergast WR/Edge Rusher Jalil Hall pledges to West Virginia

June 30, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Jalil Hall an 6-4 WR/DE Saturday night made his pledge to commit to Big 12 program West Virginia University. Jalil had a breakout year for the Friars as a junior in 2023 accumulating 36 receptions for 451 yards and 7 TDs on offense. Defensively he was a menace racking up 58 tackles, 7 sacks an […]

The South Conquers the North in the Ninth Annual District 9 Frank Varischetti All-Star Game

June 28, 2024 | Phil Myers

Photos Bob Parana Twins Owen and Mason Clouse of Redbank Valley led the South over the North in the 9th annual Frank Varischetti All-Star game by defeating them 20-0. The game was held at Frank Varischetti Field in Brockway last night before a packed house. Owen was the South offensive MVP and Mason was the […]

Metro Pulls Away To Win 86th Save-an-Eye All-Star Game

June 28, 2024 | Shane Lux

Erie – The Metro erased an early deficit, then cruised to a 28-7 victory Friday night at Erie Veterans Memorial Stadium in the 86th Erie Lions Club Save-an-Eye All-Star Football Game. Cathedral Prep’s tailback Suhtaun Lewis rushed for a game-high 142 yards on 11 carries, while Mercyhurst Prep’s Jason Ellman caught two touchdown passes to […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Richland K Noah Ritko

June 26, 2024 | Baron Dionis

Noah Ritko K Richland High School Class of 2025 Jersey #7 HT/WT: 5’11”, 175 lbs 49/49 PATs and 2/3 FG (2023 Season) Coach Brandon Bailey said, “Noah is one of the top returning kickers in the area.” Let’s Get To Know Noah Why do you play football? I love the sport and its always been […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Get to Know Great Valley CB Daiyaan Reyes

June 26, 2024 | Jack Susanin

Daiyaan Reyes Cornerback Great Valley Number 9 5’7 135 LBS Class of 2025 X: @Daiyaanr_ What Coach said: “This past season was Daiyaan’s first year as a starter at corner. He quickly moved up our depth chart, gained the respect of opposing teams, and as the season progressed we counted on him on a weekly […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Indiana TE/DE Jonny Wyant

June 24, 2024 | Quincy Piper

Jonny Wyant Indiana High School Class of : 2025 Position : TE/DE Jersey Number : 33 Ht : 6’1” Wt: 210 Notable achievements: Allegheny Conference Honorable Mention, 3.9 GPA Offer sheet : None Currently Twitter : @jonny_wyant _______________________________________________________________________ LET’S GET TO KNOW JONNY Coach says : Jonny has started on both sides of the ball dating back […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Sun Valley QB RJ Sharrer

June 24, 2024 | Ted Podberesky

RJ Sharrer Quarterback Sun Valley Class of 2026 Jersey #13 X – @rj_sharrer Ht: 6’0 Wt:180 Words from quarterback coach Matt Ochmanowicz, ” RJ is an elite QB when it comes to foot work and ball placement, he throws tight spirals and can fit it through small windows. He also endures great vision in the […]

La Salle College HS DB Chris Fileppo finds new home at West Virginia

June 23, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

LaSalle College rising Sr LB Chris Fileppo announced Sunday evening he has given his verbal commitment to Big 12 program West Virginia University. Chris had previously committed to FBS program James Madison University this past spring but he recently reopened his recruitment. As a junior he posted 62 tackles, 1 interception with 7 passes defended […]

St. Joes Prep lineman Khalil Stewart picks Syracuse