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August 2024

District 10 Region Three 2024 Preview

August 21, 2024 | Shane Lux

Conneaut Eagles 2024 Schedule 2023 Season – 2-7 Head Coach – Josh Blood Key Players Lost – Max Getz, Logan Groover Key Player Returning – Joey Furgiuele, Benjamin Easler, Drew Dygert, Johnny Sandau, Nathan Green What to Expect—Entering the new Region 3, Conneaut brings back several starters and will […]

Philadelphia Public League 2024 Liberty Division Preview

August 21, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Public League Liberty Division: The Liberty Division welcomes George Washington as they were promoted after winning the National Division. They’ll compete with returning members West Philadelphia, Mastery North, Central, Belmont Charter, Olney & Boys Latin. Olney drops from the Independence Division down to Liberty and look to regain their competitiveness. West Philadelphia & George Washington […]

2024 Wyoming Valley Conference Division 2 Preview

August 21, 2024 | John Kotsko

Berwick Head Coach: CJ Curry 2023 Record: 3-8. Lost to Valley View in the District 2 4A Quarterfinals 2024 Schedule Berwick drops down to Division 2 and into the 3A Classification. They will need to replace several starters from last season on offense. Most of them being skill position players. The offensive line will be […]

PFN’s District One Pre-Season Rankings- Big School

August 21, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo

The 2024 high school football season is upon us and the District 1 staff here at PFN has been busy compiling stats and developing our power rankings for all six classifications. We broke them down into two groups. Big School-5A & 6A Small School 1A-4A

Conversation with Coach – Mark Lyons, Central Valley

August 21, 2024 | Phil Myers

Central Valley has only ever had one football coach, the Beaver County Sports Hall of Famer, Mark Lyons. Coach Lyons has led the Warriors to 5 WPIAL titles and 4 PIAA state championship game appearances, winning the state gold medal twice. But it was a devastating loss to Wyoming Area in 2019 that made Lyons […]

District Nine Conference Preview – Region 3

August 20, 2024 | Phil Myers

Bucktail – New coach Kevin Ransom is looking to build upon Bucktail’s 5-5 record last year. He says building a foundation is important. With 4 offensive linemen back plus Brody Pentz at QB, the 2024 season is bright. Pentz rushed for over 1,300 yards last year and is a super athlete. Rushing and passing for […]

Philadelphia Public League Independence Division Preview

August 20, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

INDEPENDENCE DIVISION The top Public League Division once again will be led by the defending 5A champions Imhotep Charter. The Panthers will be competing this year in the 6A classification along with fellow division members Northeast and defending Public League 6A champion Lincoln. Rounding out the division are Simon Gratz, John Bartram and recently promoted […]

District 10 Region Seven 2024 Preview

August 20, 2024 | Shane Lux

Cathedral Prep Ramblers 2024 Schedule 2023 Schedule – 7-4 Head Coach – Mike Krahe Key Players Lost – R.J. Roberts, Dajoure Hollingsworth, LaMonte Fuller, Jiavani Cooley, Xavier Goshay, Aden Wentz, Tyler Haft, Dan Oblich, Luke Costello, Suhtaun Lewis, Tim Swanson, Clay Mallory Key Players Returning – Montay Hollingsworth, Joe […]

Philadelphia Catholic League Blue Division Preview

August 19, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

PCL BLUE DIVISION The 2024 Catholic League season will feature realignment within the Blue Division with former Red member Archbishop Wood dropping down to the Blue Division. They’ll compete with defending champion Neumann Goretti, Lansdale Catholic, Archbishop Ryan, West Catholic, Conwell-Egan and Archbishop Carroll. Preseason Rankings: 1. Neumann Goretti 2. Conwell-Egan 3. Archbishop Wood 4. […]

2024 Lackawanna Football Conference Division 2 Preview

August 19, 2024 | Jared Samuel

LFC Division 2 teams had a great year in 2023, representing well in the District 2 playoffs and also a substantial PIAA State Playoff run for one of them to boot. Let’s take a look at these teams heading into the 2024 season! Dunmore Bucks Head Coach: Kevin McHale 2023 Record: 12-2 The Bucks lost […]

4A Parkway Conference Preview

August 19, 2024 | Ryan Thielet

2024 WVC Division 1 Preview

August 19, 2024 | John Kotsko

Crestwood Comets Head Coach: Ryan Arcangeli 2023 Record: 5-6. Lost in District 2 4A Quarterfinals to Nanticoke 2024 Schedule The Comets are led by junior quarterback Jaden Shedlock whose last season ended early due to an injury. Shedlock rushed for 859 yards and 10 touchdowns. He threw for 472 yards and four touchdowns. Colin […]

Season starts with scrimmages across the state!

August 18, 2024 | Greg Ricupero

I was able to make it out to two scrimmages yesterday. I was able to watch four of the twelve Heritage Conference teams in action! 10am River Valley Panthers at Penns Manor Comets A very good defensive struggle. The games biggest offensive play came when the Comets got a huge inside push and Panther quarterback […]

District 10 Region 2 2024 Preview

August 18, 2024 | Shane Lux

Cambridge Springs Blue Devils 2024 Schedule 2023 Season – 12-2 Head Coach – Nate Liberty Key Players Lost – Preston Gorton, Josh Gorton, Tristen Mazzadra, Damarious Olson Key Players Returning – Brett Kania, Noah Moyer, Colt Proper, Zeek Carson, Morgan Applebee What to Expect – After winning their first District X title […]

Conference Preview: 4A Greater Allegheny

August 18, 2024 | Garrett Dollin

It was a busy and eventful offseason for the Greater Allegheny Conference. Since December, the GAC has added three teams, while also losing four. McKeesport comes over after winning the 4A Big Seven in 2023, while Knoch and West Mifflin make the move up from 3A. As for the losses, Armstrong and Kiski Area head […]

Wyoming Area Ol/DL Chase DeSanto commits to Sacred Heart

August 17, 2024 | Jared Samuel

Wyoming Area Warriors standout OL/DL Chase DeSanto has made his college choice, and he will be joining the Sacred Heart Pioneers. A year ago, he was a PFN Coaches-Select All State Selection as a Junior for the Warriors. A 6′ 4″ 280 lb stalwart force on the Lines for Wyoming Area, DeSanto is looking to […]

Philadelphia Catholic League Red Division Preview

August 17, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

CL Red The 2024 season begins with change in alignment for the Catholic league divisions. The archdiocese voted and approved dropping Archbishop Wood and Archbishop Ryan down from the Red Division to the Blue division while promoting Bonner-Prendie and Cardinal O’Hara up to the Red Division. Preseason Rankings 1. St. Joes Prep 2. Roman Catholic […]

2024 Suburban One League- National Conference Preview

August 17, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo

High school football is back folks! As we head into the 2024 season, let’s first look at the Suburban One League National Conference. There has been a different Champ each year over the last three seasons. CB West went undefeated in conference play, however, they lost to eventual District Champion CB South in the Semi-finals […]

2024 Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference Preview: East 1 Section

August 17, 2024 | Baron Dionis

2023 Final LHAC Standings (Overall-Record/Conference) Central 12-1 (11-0) Bald Eagle 12-2 (10-1) Richland 11-2 (10-1) Penn Cambria 9-3 (9-3) Clearfield 8-4 (7-3) Chestnut Ridge 7-4 (7-3) Forest Hills 8-4 (7-4) Bishop Guilfoyle 6-5 (6-4) Tyrone 6-5 (6-5) Penns Valley 6-5 (6-5) Central Cambria 4-6 (4-6) Phillipsburg-Osceola 4-6 (4-6) Bedford 3-7 (3-7) Somerset 3-7 (3-7) Bishop McCort-Carrol […]

VIDEO: South Williamsport Mounties Head Coach Chris Eiswerth Season Preview

August 17, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett

PA Football News sat down with South Williamsport Head Coach Chris Eiswerth for a season preview as he readies his Mounties for their 2024 District 4 campaign. Click the videos below to watch the full two part interview…

2024 WPIAL 5A Conference Preview: Northeast

August 16, 2024 | Annabelle Aquino

Pine-Richland’s 2024 Schedule Penn Hills’ 2024 Schedule North Hills’ 2024 Schedule Plum’s 2024 Schedule Shaler’s 2024 Schedule Fox Chapel’s 2024 Schedule Predicted Rankings: Pine-Richland Penn Hills North Hills Plum Shaler Fox Chapel

2024 District Nine Conference Preview – Region 2

August 15, 2024 | Phil Myers

Brockway – The Rovers have a team to challenge St. Marys for the 3A crown this year. Coach Jake Heigel brings back 7 offensive and 7 defensive starters from a year ago. The strength of the ’24 version of Rover football will be at wide receiver and in the trenches. Leading a speedy and very […]

VIDEO: Wyalusing Rams Head Coach Rich Rogers Season Preview

August 15, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett

PA Football News sat down with Wyalusing Head Coach Rich Rogers for a season preview as he readies his Rams for their 2024 District 4 campaign. Click the video below to watch the full interview…

District 10 Region 1 2024 Preview

August 15, 2024 | Shane Lux

Farrell Steelers 2024 Schedule 2023 Season – 11-2 Head Coach – Anthony Pegues Key Players Lost: Kabron Smith, Brandon Chambers Jr., Simeir Wade, Marion Norris, Marcel Cheeks, Mally Green, Nic Andrada, Chazz Mercerio, Braylon Harrison, Danny Odem. Key Players Returning – Juelz Johnson, Harry Parker, Darnell LeCamara, Mario Boatwright, Aaron […]

VIDEO: Canton Warriors Head Coach Tyler Sechrist Season Preview