Player Previews
2026 PFN Player Previews: Conner Danko-QB-West Branch
June 16, 2026 | Cody Brady
Conner Danko West Branch Class Of 2027 QB Jersey #12 HT/WT 6’4 195 1300 passing yards sophomore year 6 touchdowns in 3 games Jr year then tour my PCL ended season Listed top 10 returning qbs district 6 last year Other sports Basketball 2nd team all-conference; 2nd team progress land; District 6 champion basketball Twitter/X […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Kobe Carthen-WR/CB-Huntingdon
June 16, 2026 | Cody Brady
Kobe Carthen Huntingdon Area High School Class Of 2027 WR, CB Jersey #7 6-1 150lbs Last season Kobe had 7 catches for 130 yards and 3 TD’s. Defensively, he recorded 44 tackles (19 solo), 1 Caused Fumble, 4 interceptions and 8 pass break-ups. Kobe also shined on special teams averaging 24.7 yard per kickoff return […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Kaden Allen-QB-Elizabeth Forward
June 15, 2026 | Cody Brady
Kaden Allen Elizabeth Forward Class Of 2028 Qb Jersey #8 6’1 160 Other sports Baseball And basketball Twitter/X @kkdaqb Why do you play football? To take my minds off of things and So one day my mom and dad won’t have to work hopefully. It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most? walking […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Justin Wheeler-QB/DB-Bishop Guilfoyle
June 15, 2026 | Cody Brady
Justin Wheeler Bishop Guilfoyle Class Of 2028 QB and DB Jersey #2 5”11 185 1,400 passing yards and 800 Rushing Yards Other sports Basketball 1st team All-state KR/PR and Altoona Mirror Athlete of the Week Twitter/X @JWheelerftbl Why do you play football? With my dad being a football coach I have been around the game […]
Wyatt Sparbanie-RB/ATH-Western Beaver
June 15, 2026 | Cody Brady
Wyatt Sparbanie Lincoln Park Performing Arts play for Western Beaver Class Of 2027 Rb, Ath Jersey #8 5’9 175 1,422 yds 27td 14.2ypc Other sports Track 1st team all conference Rb Hm Lb Twitter/X @Wyatt_Sparbanie Coach Says: Speed with patience. Physical for size. Why do you play football? Because it’s been something I’ve looked forward […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Liam Laphen-TE/DE-Central Bucks West
June 15, 2026 | Cody Brady
Liam Laphen Central Bucks West Class Of 2027 TE/DE Jersey #8 6’1” 225lbs 76 tackles 5 sacks 2 forced fumbles last season 2nd team all area DE 1st team all league DE 2nd team all league TE Twitter/X @LiamLaphen_ Coach Says: Liam is a coach’s dream. Hardest worker in the room. Operates to such a […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Collin Wood-QB/DB-Octorara
June 15, 2026 | Cody Brady
Collin Wood Octorara Class Of 2027 QB/DB Jersey #11 5’11” 170lbs 895 passing yards, 7 passing touchdowns, 1 rushing td (2025) Other sports Wrestling Honorable Mention LL League Qb (2025) Twitter/X @collin_woood11 Coach Says: Great kid, was our lockdown corner as a freshman and became our starting QB as a sophomore. Is coming off an […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Nathan Gabany-TE/DE-Forest Hills
June 14, 2026 | Cody Brady
Nathan Gabany Forest Hills Class Of 2027 TE/DE Jersey #8 6’4” 220lbs Other sports Basketball All year letterman’s, honorable mention LHAC team for 2 years in a row, district 6 championship and LHAC champion in basketball Twitter/X @nathangabany2 Coach Says: Nathan is a returning starter on both sides of the ball. He played Tackle and […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Brady Threet-TE/WR-Mifflinburg
June 14, 2026 | Davin Ridall
Brady Threet Mifflinburg Class of 2029 TE/WR Jersey #8 6’1, 210 lbs Other Sports: Basketball Twitter/X @brady_threet In football are you strictly a tight end or do you second any other positions? I play receiver as well and next year me and the coaching staff were planning for me to play outside backer or […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Rocco Thompson-RB/LB-Elizabeth Forward
June 14, 2026 | Cody Brady
Rocco Thompson Elizabeth Forward Class Of 2029 running back and linebacker Jersey #6 6’0 198 94 total tackles 12 touchdowns and 500 yards on 56 carries Other sports wrestling and track all conference running back Twitter/X @Roccot122 Coach Says: Rocco started on both sides of the ball for us last year as a freshman. He […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Mikal Hall Jr.-DB/WR-Propel/Imani
June 14, 2026 | Billy Splain
Mikal Hall Jr DB/WR Propel/Imani Class of 2027 6’0 – 185 4.52 laser 4.49 hand |3.1gpa | 10’9 broad jump Jersey #6 Twitter/X: @6boiboi Holds offers from West Liberty, Akron, Ohio mikal hall jr by PAFootball Newsdotcom
2026 PFN Player Profile: Tony Geiwitz-SB/DB/K-Laurel
June 13, 2026 | Cody Brady
Tony Geiwitz Laurel High School Class Of 2028 Slotback/Defensive Back/kicker Jersey #3 5’9 170 #1 sophomore in Pa in Interceptions (8), #5 sophomore in Pa in Kickoff yards (3,511) Last season Other sports: Track and Field All-State Db, Track and Field rookie of the year Twitter @GeiwitzTony Coach Says: Brody is tough football player with […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Benjamin Nye-ATH-Danville
June 13, 2026 | Cody Brady
Benjamin Nye Danville Area High School Class Of 2028 Slot receiver, Safety, Corner, Running back. Jersey #2 6 ft 175 pounds 31 tackles Sophmore year PA ALL ACADEMIC Gold team. Twitter/X @Nyebenjami95592 Coach Says: Ben missed the majority of his freshman season due to injury. Last year, as a sophomore he started as a DB […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: John Cerny IV-WR/LB-Albert Gallatin
June 13, 2026 | Cody Brady
John Cerny IV Albert Gallatin Class Of 2027 WR/LB Jersey #15 5’9” 165lbs Bench – 225, Squat – 405, Deadlift – 370, Power Clean – 185 Twitter/X @john_cerny4 Why do you play football? I play football because I love the challenge of playing the sport along with the competition. Most of all I love the […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Trace Furman-RB/S/KR-Montgomery
June 13, 2026 | Cody Brady
Trace Furman Montgomery Class Of 2027 Running Back, Safety, Kick and Punt Returner Jersey #1 5’9/175 200+ tackles in last 2 years 1000 rushing yards in 2025 Other sports Baseball and Wrestling All-state selections Northern Tier League Player of the year Twitter/X @tracefurman1 Why do you play football? I love to compete with my friends […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Cameron Mills-FB/MLB-Ellwood City
June 12, 2026 | Cody Brady
Cameron Mills Ellwood City Class Of 2028 MLB FB Jersey #8 6’2 205 75 total tackles 9 tfls 2 sacks 2 forced fumbles 2 fumble recoveries 1 touchdown Other sports Baseball 1st team All-conference 2025 Twitter/X @cmills856628 Why do you play football? I fell in love with the game at a young age. I love […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Bryson Hescox-OL/DL-Bellwood-Antis
June 12, 2026 | Cody Brady
Bryson Hescox Bellwood-Antis Class Of 2027 OL/DL Jersey #63 6’0” 288lbs 3 sacks 40 tackles and a blocked field goal Other sports Track and Field Twitter/X @BHescox21849 Coach Says: Bryson has the most experience out of all of our returning lineman so we are looking for him to be the leader of that group. He […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Blake McMillion-WR/LB/S-South Western
June 12, 2026 | Cody Brady
Blake McMillion South Western Class Of 2027 WR/LB/S Jersey #23 5’9” 186lbs Second team all county Other sports Wrestling District placewinner for wrestling Twitter/X @Blake_mcmil23 Why do you play football? Because I love playing with my friends Who is your favorite sports star and WHY? Kyle Hamilton. He’s very versatile and fun to watch Do […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Louie Cipollo-RB/WR/FS-Central Bucks West
June 12, 2026 | Cody Brady
Louie Cipollo Central Bucks West Class Of 2027 RB/WR/FS Jersey #2 6’1” 190lbs 171 Carries 1060 Yards 6.20 YPC 12 TDS 5 Receptions 89 yards Avg 17.80 180 PR yards All Purpose yds=1670 55 Total Tackles 2 Interceptions (PBU’s not recorded by program) 1 Fumble recovery 1.5 Tackles for loss Other sports Rugby 1st Team […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Jaron McKinney Jr-QB-Woodland Hills
June 11, 2026 | Billy Splain
Jaron McKinley Quarterback Woodland Hills Class of 2028 6’1 205 3.8 GPA Twitter/X: @JaronMcKinneyJr jaron McKinley by PAFootball Newsdotcom Full season highlights Class of 2028 Quaterback 6’0 190 Woodland Hills High School @TheWPIALEdition @PA_TodaySports @PRZVicCastillo @WPIAL_Insider pic.twitter.com/LDfLQFgh6p — Jaron McKinney Jr (@JaronMcKinneyJr) December 7, 2025
2026 PFN Player Profile: Aaron Pegues-QB-Farrell
June 11, 2026 | Billy Splain
Aaron Pegues QB Farrell Class of 2027 6’2 195 @Aaronpegues27 Committed to play for Slippery Rock Aaron Peques Farrell by PAFootball Newsdotcom
2026 PFN Player Profile: Samuel Sweppenhiser-TE/DE/WR/LS-Trinity
June 11, 2026 | Cody Brady
Samuel Sweppenhiser Trinity High School Class Of 2027 TE/DE/WR/LS Jersey #9 6’3 225lbs Other sports Track and Field 2025-26 Eastern PA Football All-Academic Team 2025 District Football Champion 2024 Conference Football Champion 2023 & 2024 District Football Runner Ups 2026 3rd Place Medalist in Districts for Javelin 2026 7th Place Medalist at Mid Penns for […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Kaier Payne-QB/DE-Monessen
June 11, 2026 | Cody Brady
Kaier Payne Monessen Class Of 2027 QB/DE Jersey #9 6ft2inch 185 10-15 sacks and 5 touchdown passes Other sports basketball 2024 honorable mention DE Twitter/X @payne_kaier Coach Says: 6’1 180 lbs. Plays DE and QB. Fun fact. Before playing QB he played center for us. Can also play OLB Why do you play football? It […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Kenny Wade-OL/DL/LB/TE-Cornell
June 11, 2026 | Cody Brady
Kenny Wade Cornell Class Of 2027 OL/DL/DB/TE Jersey #75 5’7” 215lbs Other sports Basketball and rugby All-conference Offensive Line Twitter/X @officialkenny33 Why do you play football? I love the sport and i’ve been playing since I was 5. Who is your favorite sports star and WHY? Aaron Donald because he dominated on all levels despite […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Cash Hammond-WR/S-McDowell
June 10, 2026 | Cody Brady
Cash Hammond McDowell Class Of 2027 Receiver and Safety Jersey #9 6,1 175 Why do you play football? I play Football because I have loved it since I was young and because of the great connections you make with your teammates and coaches It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most? Running out […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Kai Taylor-ATH-Abington
June 10, 2026 | Cody Brady
Kai Taylor Abington Senior HS Class Of 2027 RB/OLB/Slot/K/P/KR/PR Jersey #41 5”8 185 20 catches 209 yards for 3 tds Other sports Wrestling, Lacrosse 2x MVP, 2nd Team All State in PA Twitter/X @KaiTaylor_41 Coach Says: Kai Taylor returns for his senior season as a featured back and proven playmaker in our offense. A returning […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Amir Pollard-DB-University Prep
June 10, 2026 | Billy Splain
Amir Pollard DB University Prep Jersey #8 Class of 2027 6’1 183 Twitter: @A_Pollard3 College offer sheet: Florida St, Western Carolina, USF, Cal U, Bethany amir pollard university prep by PAFootball Newsdotcom
2026 PFN Player Profile: Benjamin Koser-OT/TE/DE-Danville
June 10, 2026 | Cody Brady
Benjamin Koser Danville Class Of 2028 Defenseive end, tight end, Offensive Tackle Jersey #11 6’8 235 18 solo tackles, 17 assist, 10 tackles for loss, 3 sacks Other sports Basketball Twitter/X @Koser1121 Coach Says: Ben is a very versatile player for us. He was injured last season during our final regular season game and has […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Kali Hines-RB/LB-Solanco
June 9, 2026 | Cody Brady
Kali Hines Solanco high school Class Of 2027 RB/LB Jersey #2 5’10 195 (Junior season) 91 tackles,2 interceptions, 3 fumble recoveries, 2 touchdowns Other sports Basketball and track and field Linebacker of the year and league All-Star Twitter/X @KaliHines_2 Coach Says: Kali was a starter at linebacker last season on a defense that had great […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Levi Faust-QB/LB-Ligonier Valley
June 9, 2026 | Billy Splain
photo credit SnapsbyJul Levi Foust QB/LB 6’0 – 185 lbs LV Rams Class of 2029 4.0 GPA Jersey #5 Other Sports: Wrestling Twitter/X: @LeviAFoust Game film below Levi Faust Ligonier Valley by PAFootball Newsdotcom
