PA Football News Archives
June 2023
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Clairton WR/DB Martin Lawrence
June 21, 2023 | Billy Splain
Martin Lawrence WR/DB/Ath Clairton Class Of 2024 Jersey #1 HT/WT 5’7 140 Average 70 yards a game Other sports Baseball and Basketball Twitter @Martin_L2024 Coach Wade: “Great student, got hurt last year(broken ankle) starting slot receiver”. LET’S GET TO KNOW MARTIN Why do you play football? It creates an indestructible brotherhood and creates discipline, respect, […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Moon RB/LB Josh Bladel
June 21, 2023 | Billy Splain
Josh Bladel Running back and inside linebacker Moon High School Class Of 2024 Jersey #48 HT/WT 5’8” 175lbs Other sports Rugby Twitter @BladelJosh Words from his coach: “Josh is a throwback player who gets the most out of his ability. Looking for Josh to have a big senior year after an up and down Junior […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Mahanoy Area Colm QB/RB McGroarty
June 21, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Colm McGroarty Mahanoy Area Golden Bears Class Of: 2024 Position(s): QB/RB Jersey Number: 2 Ht: 5’9 – Wt: 160lbs Other Sports: Basketball, Track and Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: All-State DB, 1st. Team All-County DB and RB Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @ColmMcgroarty2 Words from the coach: “Colm has been making plays defensively […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Wyomissing LB/RB Ryker Jones
June 20, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Ryker Jones Wyomissing Area Spartans Class Of: 2024 Position(s): LB/RB Jersey Number: 25 Ht: 5’11 – Wt: 200lbs Other Sports: Baseball Notable Awards or Recognitions: All-State LB and All-League LB Offer Sheet: Committed to Princeton University Twitter: @rykerj_25 ______________________ Words from the Coach: “Ryker is another player who plays a physical brand of football. Doesn’t […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Catching up with Laurel Highlands WR/RB Antwan Black Jr.
June 20, 2023 | Billy Splain
Antwan Black Jr. WR/RB Laurel Highlands 6’1, 170 Twitter: @AntwanBlack6 OFFERS: Penn State, Pitt, Toledo, West Virginia
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Notre Dame-GP WR/ATH/DB James Wisecarver
June 20, 2023 | Daniel Reed
James Wisecarver Notre Dame Green Pond Class Of: 2024 Position(s): WR/ATH/DB Jersey Number: 12 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 185lbs Other Sports: Track and Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: Coaches Award 2023 Offer Sheet: N/A Twitter: @JamesWisecarve3 __________________________ Words from the Coach: “James is a hard worker and a great teammate. He is always willing to […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Parkland lineman Kale Kumernitsky
June 20, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Player Name: Kale Kumernitsky School: Parkland Trojans Class Of: 2024 Position(s): C/G/DT Jersey Number: 55 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 260lbs Other Sports: Track and Field(Junior year), Lacrosse(Freshman and Sophomore year) Notable Awards or Recognitions: N/A Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @KKumernitsky _________________________ Words from the Coach: “Kale is a 6’2, 265lb Two-Way Starter […]
2023 PFN Profile: Getting to know Valley View WR Dominic Memo
June 19, 2023 | Mason Eddinger
Dominic Memo Valley View High School Wide Receiver Height Weight 6-1 180 Class of 2024 Twitter: @dominicmemo15 Hudl: http://www.hudl.com/v/2L1n7D LET’S GET TO KNOW DOMINIC Why do you play football? I play football because it creates bonds on and off the field that last a lifetime. Ever since I’ve started playing it has been my favorite […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Marian Catholic DE/FB Jesse Rodino
June 19, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Jesse Rodino Marian Catholic Colts Position(s): DE/FB Jersey Number: 11 Ht: 6’3 – Wt: 215lbs Other Sports: Basketball, Track & Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: All-State First Team DE WNEP Dream Team DL All Area First Team DL Mr. PA Football Nominee Eastern PA Football First Team DL Times News All Star DE Standard Speaker […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Bald Eagle Area receiver Kahale Burns
June 19, 2023 | Billy Splain
Kahale Burns Slot Receiver Bald Eagle Area Class Of 2024 Jersey #2 HT/WT 5”7 140Lbs 65 Rec, 903 Yds, 9 Tds Broke 2 school record for most total receptions in a season and most total receiving yards in a season Other sports Baseball and Basketball 1st Team All-State Slot 1st Team All-Conference Receiver Twitter @kahaleburns […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Solanco Center Gavin Cox
June 19, 2023 | Billy Splain
Gavin Cox Center Solanco Class Of 2024 positions you play Jersey # 56 HT/WT 6’2 275 Other sports Basketball Section 3 first team center Twitter @Gavin_cox11 Coach Anthony Cox says “Starter last year at Center for a team that went 10-0 first time in school history and will be huge contributor next year”. LET’S GET […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Dieruff RB Mekhi Ashby
June 18, 2023 | Billy Splain
Mekhi Ashby RB Louis E. Dieruff Class Of 2024 Jersey #2 HT/WT 5’11 / 180 1200 Ap Yards Other sports Track and field Team Mvp Twitter @MekhiAshby1 Coach Dave Lutte says “Mekhi is a three year starter on both offense and defense. Offensively he will play running back and defensively will play Free Safety. Mekhi […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central Bucks East Jack Corrigan
June 18, 2023 | David Burnworth
Jack Corrigan Class 2024 Jersey 25 Height 6’0 Weight175 Other sports: Grew up playing soccer Awards won: 1st team all-league, second team all-area. Twitter: @jack_corrigan25 Jack was a 1st Team All-League selection as a junior. He connected on 7 FG’s this season including a walk-off game-winner in an OT game. He did not miss on […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Shaler Area QB Keegan Smetanka
June 18, 2023 | Noah Stomsky
Keegan Smetanka 2024 Shaler Area High School QB Jersey #1 HT/WT 6’0/185Lbs Extra Stats: 2151 Passing Yards, 22 touchdowns, led all of 5A in Passing Yards/TDs Other Sports: Basketball 2nd Team All Conference Twitter: @Keegansmetanka1 “Keegan has every quality his father had/has. He is the silent leader in school and on the field. His teachers […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Souderton OT Ben McMackin
June 18, 2023 | Billy Splain
Ben McMackin Offensive Tackle Souderton Class Of 2024 Jersey #75 HT/WT 6 ‘5/ 250 lbs 1st team all league offensive tackle Twitter @BenMcMackin Coach Ed Gallagher says “Ben will be a three-year starter on our offensive line and he was a 1st team all-league performer last season”. LET’S GET TO KNOW BEN! Why do you […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Wyatt Snyder(DE/FB)-Pine Grove Area
June 17, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Wyatt Snyder Pine Grove Area Cardinals Class Of: 2026 Position(s): DE/FB Jersey Number: 7 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: N/A Other Sports: Baseball and Basketball Notable Awards or Recognitions: N/A OFFER SHEET: None at the moment Twitter: @wyattsnyder122 _________________________________________________________ Words from the Coach: “Wyatt had a great first year, leading our team in sacks as a […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Leechburg QB Jayden Floyd
June 17, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jayden Floyd QB/Ath Leechburg 2025 Jersey #10 HT/WT 6’0/ 180 Lbs Sophomore Season- 1,360 passing yards 17 passing tds, 250 rushing yards 5 rushing tds. Other sports Basketball and Baseball. MVP in my All American game in Las Vegas. Twitter @Jayden_Floyd10 Coach Randy Walters says “Jayden is tough as nails” LET’S GET TO KNOW JAYDEN […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Nativity BVM RB/LB Samuel Spolski
June 17, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Samuel Spolski School: Nativity BVM Green Wave Class Of: 2025 Position(s): RB/LB Jersey Number: 31 Ht: 5’9 – Wt: 175lbs Other Sports: Track & Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: 1st in class for Freshman year Player of the Game Athlete of the Week Team Captain for Sophomore year John Lieberman MVP Award Offer Sheet: None […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Hempfield QB Jackson Landis
June 17, 2023 | Josiah Pletcher
Jackson Landis Quarterback Hempfield Class Of 2024 Jersey #8 Height/Weight: 6’1 185 lbs Twitter: @Jackson_Landis8 Head coach George Eager says “Jackson is the unquestioned leader of the offense. He is a talented quarterback that does things the right way. He will be a tremendous asset as a player and person for whatever college pursues his […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Slippery Rock DB/WR Samuel Schwartz
June 16, 2023 | Billy Splain
Samuel Schwartz Cb/ Wr Slippery Rock Class Of 2024 Jersey #23 HT/WT 5’10”, 180 Other sports Track State qualifier 4 by 400 meter relay, 2nd team all conference Db Twitter @SamSchwartz_23 Coach Larry Wendereusz: “Sam will be a three year starter as a defensive back. Sam is also a returning starter as a wide receiver. […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Bishop Canevin’s Offensive Lineman Ezekiel Swift
June 16, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Ezekiel Swift Bishop Canevin Crusaders Class Of: 2024 Position(s): Offensive Line Jersey Number: 63 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 290lbs Other Sports: N/A Notable Awards or Recognitions: 2022 WPIAL Champion 2023 WPIAL Championship Appearance 2023 All-Conference Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @zekeswift63 __________________________ Words from the Coach: “Zeke has been a starter since his […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Haverford School TE/LB Sean Brodnik
June 16, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Sean Brodnick The Haverford School Height/Weight: 6-4.5 230 TE/FB/LB/DE Jersey #: 3 Class: Senior 2024 Awards/Accolades: All Inter-Ac Honoree Twitter: @seanbrodnik82 Sean will return for his senior year as a leader on and off the field. Coach Martin says “Sean is a hard worker all around. He gets it done in the classroom, on the field and in the […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Hurricane Running Back Niko Carestia
June 15, 2023 | Karlee Feger
Niko Carestia Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes Class of 2026 RB/LB #44 5’10 200 lbs Other Sports: Track & Wrestling Stats: 95 tackles, 8 TFL’s, 1 sack, 5 forced fumbles, 4 touchdowns, 500 all purpose yards from scrimmage Awards: Most Versatile Player and 2nd Team South Defense (football), 2nd in Districts (wrestling), District Qualifier (track) Twitter: @CarestiaNiko […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know McGuffey lineman Reno Presto
June 15, 2023 | Billy Splain
Reno Presto left tackle and defensive end McGuffey Class Of 2025 Jersey # 70 HT/WT 6’2 240 Other sports baseball all conference Twitter @reno_presto21 Head coach Ed Dalton says Reno has Division 1 talent level, but he must keep progressing”. Why do you play football? I like to be able to be violent without getting […]
PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Sharon RB/LB Cortez Nixon
June 15, 2023 | David Burnworth
Cortez Nixon RB and LB Sharon Class of 2024 Jersey #0 Height 5’8 Weight 180 Basketball Awards won: Second team all-region Coach Jason Mcelhaney: “Nails tough, 2-way player who has been our backup RB for 3 years and will step into a much bigger role on offense in 23. Was All-Region as an Inside LB […]
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