Player Previews
2020 Player Profile: Isaiah “Zuke” Smith, Kane Area @zuke1428 @coachsilfies
July 15, 2020 | Billy Splain
Isaiah “Zuke” Smith 2021 Kane Area QB Jersey # 14 Ht 6’6” Wt 185 Twitter: @zuke1428 Other Sports: basketball, baseball, track Any awards you’ve won: Varsity Boys Basketball: 2017 Rookie of the Year, 2019 Holiday Tournament Most Valuable Defensive Player, 2020 Defensive Player of the Year Why do you play football? I play football because […]
2020 Player Profile: Damon Dowkus – Mount Carmel @Dowkus2871 @coachmarlow02 @GOBIGRED19
July 15, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Damon Dowkus Year: 2021 Mount Carmel Area High School RB/DB Jersey # 29 Ht: 5’11 Wt: 205 Other Sports: Baseball Awards: First team Press-Enterprise and First team News-Item Twitter: @Dowkus2871 Why do you play football? Damon: Football has always been in our family that I would like to carry on the achievements, traditions, and the […]
2020 PFN Player Profile: Will Spochart, Berlin Brothersvalley @willspochart @FootballBerlin
July 15, 2020 | Phil Myers
Will Spochart Berlin Brothersvalley 2021 6’3″ 190 lbs. QB/DB/Ath Twitter: @willspochart College Offers: Clarion Siblings (# brothers and # sisters): 2 sisters College Major (if decided): undecided Other sports: basketball and baseball Favorite subject in school: math Any team goals for 2020: Win every game we play. Personal goals for the 2020 season: Be the […]
2020 Player Profile: Ethan Lane – J.P. McCaskey @realethanlane @coachlondonIII
July 15, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Ethan Lane Year: 2021 J.P. McCaskey High School OL/DL/LS Jersey # 64 Ht: 6’4 Wt: 300 Awards: All league offensive guard Twitter: @realethanlane Why do you play football? Ethan: I play football because I love the sport. What has been your best memory from football so far? Ethan: When we won our first game two […]
2020 Player Profile: Jaden Keating, Upper St Clair @KeatingJaden @USCstats
July 14, 2020 | Billy Splain
Jaden Keating 2021 Upper St Clair High school Safety/Running Back Jersey- 22(5) next year Ht- 6’0” Wt- 190 2019 stats- 71 tackles, 2 TFL 307 rushing yards 5 TD’s Other sports- Wrestling Twitter @KeatingJaden Why do you play football? I love the sport, playing football has changed my life for the better. I […]
2020 PFN Player Profile: Corey Wise, West Greene @CoreyWise43 @PABackyard
July 14, 2020 | Nate Grella
Corey Wise West Greene Class of 2022 Position(s): RB, LB Height: 6’0″ Weight: 215 Twitter: @CoreyWise43 Why did you choose football? It is my favorite sport and is what I am best at What is your favorite football memory? Winning the first playoff game since 1993 What activities do you enjoy outside of football? Hanging […]
2020 Player Profile: Lucas Zelinsky – Shenandoah Valley @ShenQBclub @CoachMoranSV
July 14, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Lucas Zelinsky Year: 2023 Shenandoah Valley High School MLB/RG Jersey # 64 Ht: 5’11 Wt: 180 Other Sports: Basketball and Track Why do you play football? Lucas: I just have a love for it, since fourth grade, you know you always got to hit someone and not get in trouble for it. What has been […]
2020 Player Profile: Cayden Merrifield – West Scanton @CaydenMerrifie1 @WestHigh63 @KevinRoginski
July 14, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Cayden Merrifield Year: 2021 West Scranton High School QB/DB Jersey # 12 Ht: 6’0 Wt: 165 Other Sports: Basketball and Baseball Why do you play football? Cayden: I started when I was really young and watching my brother play when I was younger is what got me into it and I started playing youth league […]
2020 Team Preview: The Ephrata Mounts @VarsityMountsFB @GoMounts @krismiller1022 @EphrataHighSS @EphrataGridiron
July 14, 2020 | Billy Splain
Ephrata Mountaineers Head Coach Kris Miller Assistant Coaches Clint Surgeoner, Jeremy Franck, Brendan Riley, Josh Clair, Dr. Lenny Harding, Jason Vollersten, Kyle Gesswein, Pat Ross 2019 Season Record 6-4 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 vs. Cocalico (SCR) 10:00 am 08-28 @ Muhlenberg (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-04 vs. Palmyra (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-11 @ Warwick (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-18 vs. Eastern Lebanon County (0-0) […]
2020 PFN Player Profile- Matt Rauscher, Allentown Central Catholic @mattrauscher @acchs_football @ACCHSVikings
July 14, 2020 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Matt Rauscher QB Allentown Central Catholic 2021 6’2, 200 Committed to Lehigh University Siblings? Brother, Frank. Attends PSU College Major? Business Do you play other sports? No How has this pandemic affected your training? It hasn’t. I still workout every day lifting and running. What are your team goals for this season? To win championships […]
2020 PFN Player Profile- Tyler Lissy, Notre Dame Green Pond @Tyler31761078 @NDGP_FOOTBALL @philipstambaugh
July 13, 2020 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Tyler Lissy, Notre Dame Green Pond, 2021 Class 6’2″ 285lbs Twitter: @Tyler31761078 Fondest memory? I would say my fondest memory would definitely be our win against Wilson during my Junior year, the fact that we came back down 22-8 during our rivalry game makes it all the more memorable. Role model? A role model to […]
2020 PFN Player Profiles: Malik Harris – Westinghouse @MalikHa19294965 @WHCoachGreen
July 13, 2020 | contributor
photo credit DreamShotsMedia Malik Harris School:Westinghouse Positions RB Class 2022 Jersey #:7 Height & Weight: 5’7″ 177lbs 1- How long have you been playing football? 13 years 2-What other sports do you play? Basketball 3- What life lessons has football taught you? How to be a leader 4- How often do you watch film on […]
2020 PFN Player Profile: Ben Eisenhower, Cedar Cliff @bde42503 @CedarCliff_AD @CedarCliffColts
July 13, 2020 | Phil Myers
Ben Eisenhower Cedar Cliff High School DT Class of: 2021 Height: 6’5″ Weight: 325 Twitter: @bde42503 Siblings: 1 brother and 2 sisters Favorite subject in school: Social Studies Team goals for the 2020 season: Make it to state Personal goals for the 2020 season: My personal goal is to break the sack record. How has football […]
2020 PFN Player Preview: McKinley Whipkey, McGuffey @MckinleyWhipkey @PABackyard
July 13, 2020 | Nate Grella
McKinley Whipkey McGuffey Class of 2021 Position(s): FB, MLB Height: 6’0″ Weight: 205 Twitter: @MckinleyWhipkey Why did you choose football? There’s never a dull moment What is your favorite football memory? Beating Clairton In 2019 What activities do you enjoy outside of football? Hunting and riding four wheelers What non-football accomplishment are you most proud […]
2020 PFN Player Profile: Joneil Oister, Pottstown @Joneiloister @TrojansofPHS
July 13, 2020 | Willie McGonigle
Name: Joneil Oister Pottstown High School Trojans Height: 5’11” Weight:170 Position(s):RB and Strong Safet Twitter: @Joneiloister Potential Major in College: Criminal Justice What made you choose football? It has been a sport I played since I was little and I fell in love with it. I like to hit and it keeps me out of trouble […]
2020 Player Profile: Nicolas Domico – Clearfield @domiconicolas @Bison__Football @coachjanocko
July 12, 2020 | Billy Splain
Nicholas Domico 2021 Clearfield Area High School Inside Linebacker, Tight End Jersey #16 Ht 6’2 Wt 210 twitter @domiconicolas Other Sports: Wrestling and baseball 2019 stats 84 Solo tackles, 1 interception, 3 fumble recoveries, 4 pass deflections, 1 defensive touchdown, 15 receptions, 195 receiving yards, ad 3 receiving touchdowns. First-Team Mountain Conference Linebacker, Second-Team Mountain […]
2020 PFN Player Previews: Gary Satterwhite III, Farrell @GaryS1130 @peguesAmp @farrellfootball
July 12, 2020 | Shane Lux
Gary Satterwhite III Farrell High School Head Coach: Anthony Pegues Position: OL/DL 6′ 2″ 290lbs Twitter: @GaryS1130 Hudl: http://www.hudl.com/v/2CXEi4 Offers: Olivet Nazarene, Lake Erie College First Team All-State center ’18 & ’19 Q&A What made you choose football? I play football because it is a way outlet and type of anger or aggression I […]
2020 Player Profile: NyaSanu Greene II – New Brighton @NyaSanuGreeneII @tabs052
July 12, 2020 | Billy Splain
NyaSanu Greene II 2021 New Brighton Positions(s) RB, OLB, Slot Receiver, anywhere really, I’m an Athlete Jersey # 1 Ht 6’3” Wt 226lb 2019 stats 806yds rushing, 12catches for 198yds, 16TD Other Sports: focusing on football 2019 MAC All conference RB Twitter: @NyaSanuGreeneII College Offers: Montana St, Lake Erie Why do you play […]
2020 PFN Player Previews: Zachary Martin, Grove City @Zack_attack2_ @GC_EaglesFB
July 12, 2020 | Shane Lux
Zachary Martin Grove City High School Head Coach: Sam Mowrey Class of 2021 Position: TE/LB 5′ 8″ 170lbs Twitter: @Zack_attack2_ Q&A What made you choose football? I chose football because I’m really into the fast-paced style of play and the team aspect of the game. What’s your favorite football memory? My favorite memory […]
2020 Player Profile: Ryan Wassel – Northwest Area @ryan_wassel @NW_Rangers @coachhazlet
July 11, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Ryan Wassel Year: 2021 Northwest Area High School QB/WR/DB Jersey # 11 Ht: 5’10 Wt: 165 Awards: First team Wyoming Valley Conference DB and first-team PFN All-State coaches select Twitter: @ryan_wassel Why do you play football? Ryan: I play football because of the many valuable lessons that are learned while playing football and also because […]
2020 Player Profile: Mario Fontanazza, Oil City @OilersFB @MarioFontanazza
July 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Mario Fontanazza Oil City Year 2021 Oil City Defensive tackle, Guard Jersey # 55 Ht 6’1” Wt 285 2019 stats 59 tackles, 18 solo, 7 sacks Other Sports: Track and Field Twitter: @MarioFontanazza Mario has won several world, national, and state records in power lifting, was a 2018 second team all state DT, Most Valuable […]
2020 Player Profile: Jordan Mitchell, Delaware County Christian @jmitch104 @thedcknights @Keystone8FL @DC_KnightsFB
July 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Jordan Mitchell 2021 Delaware County Christian School DB/WR #7 5’11”, 178 Other Sports- Basketball Twitter- @jmitch104 2019 Stats- Games Played – 7 All-purpose yards – 1,984 Offense Rusing – 823 yds, 56 carries, 14.7 yds/carry, 117.6 yds/game, 9 TD Receiving – 711 yds, 32 receptions, 22.2 yds/catch, 101.6 yds/game, 7 TD Defense Tackles – 44; […]
2020 PFN Player Profile: Jacob Steinmetz Sun Valley @steinmetz1256 @SVVanguards
July 11, 2020 | Willie McGonigle
Name: Jacob Steinmetz School: Sun Valley High School Height: 6’4 Weight: 225 Position(s): Defensive End, Center Twitter: @steinmetz1256 College Offers: D1, D2, D3 interest Potential Major in College: Phys Ed/Health Teacher, Digital Forensics What made you choose football? My family What’s your favorite football memory? Getting an interception my sophomore year What activities do […]
2020 Player Profile: Kyler Cunningham – Bald Eagle @kylercunn12 @CoachJNagle
July 11, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Kyler Cunningham Year: 2021 Bald Eagle Area High School LB/TE Jersey # 80 Ht: 6’2 Wt: 205 Other Sports: Baseball 2019 Stats: 122 total tackles 7 for loss with 2 interceptions Twitter: @kylercunn12 Why do you play football? Kyler: I play football because I love the game, my teammates, and winning championships. What has been […]
2020 Player Profile: Damani Stafford, California Trojans @StaffordDamani @caltrojansfb
July 10, 2020 | contributor
Damani Stafford California Jersey #:4 Positions: RB, OLB Height & Weight: 6’0″ 210lbs 40 Yard Dash: 4.72 Class of: 2022 How long have you been playing football? 10+ years What other sports do you play? I showed interest in basketball but after I was injured during my freshman year, I shied away from other sports […]
