Player Previews
June 2026
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 Offers: Colorado State Coach Says: Ben is a very versatile player for us. He was injured last season during our final regular season […]
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
