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July 2024

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Chestnut Ridge RB/LB Haydan Webb

July 29, 2024 | Baron Dionis

Haydan Webb RB/LB Chestnut Ridge High School Class of 2025 Jersey #40 HT/WT: 5’11”, 205 lbs Other Sports: Baseball Head Coach Max Shoemaker said, “We are looking for Haydan to have a breakout season this fall. His size, speed, strength, athleticism, and technique will be a force to be reckoned with as a FB in […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Forest Hills High School ATH Xander Richardson

July 28, 2024 | contributor

Xander Richardson Forest Hills High School Class of 2026 Jersey: #5 Qb, Rb, Wr, Te, and Lb 5’10 180 Other sports: Baseball and basketball Awards won/earned: 1st team All Area at Rb, 2nd team All-Conference at Rb, 2nd team All-Conference Lb, All-Conference honorable mention offensive athlete, 1st team All conference outfielders Twitter: @XanderRich21378 Xander ran […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Bucktail Area LB Brody Pentz

July 28, 2024 | Billy Splain

Brody Pentz QB, LB Bucktail Area High School Class Of 2025 Jersey #2 HT/WT 6’0, 200 Rushed for 1300 Yards last season, and 76 tackles last season Other sports Basketball 2x First Team District 9 Line Backer, and 1x First Team District 9 Kick Returner Twitter @Brody_Pentz Coach Says: Every game Bucktail plays this year […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know West Perry Running back, outside linebacker, safety Brad Hockenberry

July 28, 2024 | contributor

Brad Hockenberry West Perry 2025 Jersey #44 Running back, outside linebacker, safety Height and weight: 5’10, 185 Other sports: track and field Awards won/earned: first-team all-conference linebacker; second-team all-conference running back; second-team all-conference linebacker Twitter info: @Brad_Hock44 Coach says: “Brad is a very explosive tailback. He follows his blocks well and can get the tough […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Dallas QB Brady Zapoticky

July 27, 2024 | Jared Samuel

Brady Zapoticky QB Dallas Class Of 2025 Jersey #11 HT/WT 6’0″ / 190 Other sports: Basketball Twitter/X: @BradyZapoticky Coach says “2023 season: 124/235 2,041 yds. 8.89/att. 127.56/game. 26 TD’s. 7 INT’s. Sat out the second half of 6 games. NPF All District 2 First Team. Times Leader 1st Team. Citizens Voice All Star”. LET’S GET […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Riverview TE/DE Alex Schultheis

July 27, 2024 | Billy Splain

Alex Schultheis Tight end/ Defensive end/ punter Riverview high school Class Of 2025 Jersey #8 HT/WT 6’5/210 Junior year 16 catches-392 yards 7 touchdowns Other sports Basketball/track 2nd team all conference sophomore & junior year Twitter @Aschultheis8 Coach says: “6’5 Game Changer. Transitioned from wide receiver to Tight End, gaining 30 pounds, when we switched […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Wilson West Lawn QB/DB Madyx Gruber

July 27, 2024 | Billy Splain

Madyx Gruber QB, WR, CB Wilson West Lawn Class Of 2025 Jersey #14 HT/WT 5’11/ 165 L-L section 1 all star Other sports Basketball Berks county championship in basketball Twitter @madyx_gruber Coach says “very versatile and athletic; good cover corner; returns kicks and punts; very good wideout but may see some time at QB this […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know West Shamokin DL/RB Kaleb Kimmel

July 26, 2024 | Billy Splain

Kaleb Kimmel Defensive line, running back, Hback West Shamokin High School Class Of 2025 Jersey #3 HT/WT5’8 , 220 https://www.instagram.com/kalebkimmel3?igsh=dnpyYXdyNG1sazNn&utm_source=qr Coach Says: “Kaleb has put in a tremendous off-season in the weight room. He has been a leader and has worked hard to set himself up for his senior year. Kaleb will play mutlitple […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Claysburg-Kimmel RB/LB Mark Anthony “Peanut” Lattieri III

July 26, 2024 | Billy Splain

Mark Anthony “Peanut” Lattieri III RB/LB Claysburg-Kimmel Class Of 2025 Jersey #24 HT/WT 5’8″ / 175 Other sports Wrestling Twitter @marklattieri24 Coach says “Mark has really embraced offseason work since I became head coach at Claysburg. He works extremely hard, invests time in workouts and understands what he needs to do. He brings a personality […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Cornell’s CB/WR/DB Isaiah “Zae” Dawson

July 26, 2024 | Mia Williams

Isaiah “Zae” Dawson Cornell High School; Attends Nazareth Prep Class of: 2026 Positions: CB/WR/DB Jersey Number: 11 Ht: 5’11 – Wt: 150lbs Other Sports: Bowling & Track Twitter: @ZaeDawson11_ WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Returning from three major surgeries and because of his resilience he will possibly be a starter as a junior. Either at WR or […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Sheffield Wolverines QB Colby Barr

July 25, 2024 | Billy Splain

Colby Barr Quarterback Sheffield Wolverines Class Of 2025 Jersey #10 HT/WT 6,0 150 Broke single game passing record last year 6 touchdowns 427 yards Other sports Basketball, Track Leadership award, offensive player of the the year award Coach says: “Ultimate leader, studies the game, leader in the school Respected buy the under classman. He understands […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Manheim Central lineman Tyler Groff

July 25, 2024 | Billy Splain

Tyler Groff OL & DT Manheim Central Class Of 2025 Jersey #70 HT/WT 6’0 240 Other sports Wrestling and track & field 2 year starter on the offensive line, 23 career starts, was a 2022 honorable mention selection. Named the L-L Quarterback Club section 2 lineman of the week twice for weeks 1 and 6 […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Juniata Valley’s OL/DL Sam Parks

July 25, 2024 | Baron Dionis

Sam Parks OL/DL Class of 2025 Juniata Valley High School Jersey #60 HT/WT: 6’2”, 250 lbs 23 Total Tackles, 1 Sack (2023 Season) Other Sports: Basketball & Baseball (Williamsburg) Head Coach Bill Musser said, “Sam has been a man stay on the offensive and defensive lines since 10th grade. He has really embraced the leadership […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Penns Manor lineman Alex Polenik

July 24, 2024 | Billy Splain

Alex Polenik OG/DE Penns Manor High School Class Of 2025 Jersey #60 HT/WT 6’2” 250lb. 4th on the team for tackles last year Other sports Track & field and basketball State Champion in the Discus, 5x District 6 Champion (Track & Field), All-PA Track & Field Team, All-Renda Lineman of the Year, 3x Letterman in […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Penncrest lineman Ben Kauffman

July 24, 2024 | Billy Splain

Ben Kauffman DT/DE, OT, C, LS Penncrest High School Class Of 2025 Jersey #66 HT/WT 6’3″/220 Other sports Lacrosse 2nd Team DL PA District 1 Class 5A All-Central League Twitter @BkNeb7 Coach says “Ben is an outstanding all around football player who leads by example on our line on both sides of the ball. Through […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Forest Hills’ QB Nate Cornell

July 24, 2024 | Baron Dionis

Nate Cornell QB Forest Hills High School Class of 2025 Jersey #13 HT/WT: 6’3″, 210 lbs 1,850 Passing Yards, 18 Passing Touchdowns (2023 Season) Other Sports: Baseball & Basketball Head Coach Justin Myers said, “Nate will be a 3 year starter at QB. He is the ultimate leader of this team. He has a strong arm […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Kiski Area C, LS, DT Cameron Murphy

July 23, 2024 | contributor

Cameron Murphy Kiski Area 2025 Jersey #56 C, LS, DT Height and weight 6’2” 270lbs Other sports: track and field (discus and shot put) Awards won/earned: 1st team all-conference center, special teams MVP, Triblive all-star, 2x National Top 40 long snapper invitee Twiiter info: @cammurphy56 Coach says “Entering his third year a starter, 1st Team […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Cedar Crest QB Jackson Custer

July 23, 2024 | Billy Splain

Jackson Custer QB Cedar Crest High School Class Of 2025 positions you play Jersey #8 HT/WT 6’0” 185 Other sports Basketball and Baseball Twitter @JacksonCuster8 Coach says “Jackson Custer is our returning starter at quarterback. He was an honorable mention Lancaster-Lebanon Section I All Star last year where he was responsible for 15 TD’s through […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Cambria Heights TE/DL Garrett Jasper

July 23, 2024 | Billy Splain

Garrett Jasper Tight end, Defensive tackle, defensive end Cambria Heights High School Class Of 2025 Jersey #87 HT/WT 6”1 230 Tied first for most tackles for loss in the state as a junior defensive tackle. Other sports Baseball and Basketball All-Renda First team, Indiana All-Gazette, Altoona Mirror first team, First team Tribune Democrat, First team […]

2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Riverside Vikings TE/LB-Richie Kostoff

July 22, 2024 | Daniel Reed

Richie Kostoff Riverside High School, Taylor, PA Class Of: 2025 Position(s): TE/ILB Jersey Number: 87 Ht: 6’1 – Wt: 225lbs Other Sports: Basketball, Track Notable Awards or Recognitions: Football – All League, All Conference, All Regional Basketball – All Defensive Team Offer Sheet: Bucknell Twitter: @Richkos_ ——————————— WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Richie is poised […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know South Allegheny Rb/Slot/Wr/Db Cameron Epps

July 22, 2024 | Billy Splain

Cameron Epps Rb/Slot/Wr/Db South Allegheny High School Class Of 2025 Jersey #4 HT/WT 5’6 150 Offensive stats- 1,269 Rushing Yards , 200 Receiving Yards,14 ypc, 14 Touchdowns, Defensive Stats -59 Solo tackles,1 Pick,2 FF,1Fumble recovery All purpose-1,755 All purpose Yards Other sports Basketball,track Section titles.All state.All conference. Offers: West Liberty Twitter @Camepps_7 Coach Says: “Cam […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know East Stroudsburg South WR/DB Xzavier Pusateri

July 22, 2024 | Billy Splain

Xzavier Pusateri Wide receiver Cornerback East Stroudsburg South Class Of 2025 Jersey #9 HT/WT 6’2 175 Other sports you play Track basketball Have you won any awards? All conference player of the week Twitter @Zay_pusateri9 Coach says “Xzavier has been a three year starter and is determined to show his talent for his senior season. […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Northern Bedford WR/DB Aiden Pittman

July 21, 2024 | contributor

Aidan Pittman Northern Bedford 2025 Jersey #24 WR/DB 6,1/160 Other sports- Wrestling/Track Bedford Gazette All-Star and Co-Special Teams Player of the Year and PFN All-State 1st Team KR-PR @25apittman The coach says “Aidan has always had talent but last year he changed his mindset for the better and really came into his own. He has […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Redbank Valley QB Braylon Wagner

July 21, 2024 | Billy Splain

Braylon Wagner Quarterback Redbank Valley Class Of 2026 Jersey #9 HT/WT 6’ 2” 175 lbs 23 Games 3,849 passing yards 54 passing touchdowns 406 rushing yards 9 rushing touchdowns Other sports Baseball, basketball, and doing track this upcoming year Pennsylvania Football Writers All-State Quarterback; YDL Sports Network District 9 Offensive Player of The Year; Leader […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Oil City Lineman Tanner Kightlinger