PA Football News Archives
July 2024
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
July 21, 2024 | Billy Splain
Tanner Kightlinger Offensive and defensive tackle Oil city Class Of 2025 Jersey #75 HT/WT 6-1 325 First team offense Twitter @TKightlinger25 LET’S GET TO KNOW TANNER Why do you play football? I enjoy to hit people and it’s always been what I love Who is your favorite sports star and WHY? Trent Williams because he […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Cedar Crest WR/DB Jack Waranavage
July 20, 2024 | Billy Splain
Jack Waranavage WR, Safety, PR, Long Snapper, Holder Cedar Crest High School Class Of 2025 Jersey #4 HT/WT 6’0/185 Other sports basketball, track and field 1st Team All County WR 2x 1st Team All County PR 2nd Team L-L League WR Twitter @JackWar_4 Coach says “Jackson Custer is our returning starter at quarterback. He was […]
2024 PFN Player profile : Getting to know Riverside OL/DL Tavian Branch
July 20, 2024 | Quincy Piper
Tavian Branch OL/DL Riverside High school Class Of 2026 Jersey #75 HT/WT 6 feet 4inches , 280pounds Offer sheet: Pittsburgh, Kent State, Cincinnati Rutgers, Temple Twitter @BranchTavian Coach says “Tavian is rapidly developing into one of the top recruits in the country. Began playing football his 9th grade year. already has 5 D1 scholarship offers. […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Danville Ironmen QB-Madden Patrick
July 20, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Madden Patrick Danville HS Class Of: 2025 Position(s): QB Jersey Number: 13 GPA: 4.0 Ht: 6′.5 – Wt: 180lbs Other Sports: N/A Notable Awards or Recognitions: WNEP Dream Team QB First Team All State QB First Team Eastern Pa QB First Team All Conference QB 2x All Area First Team QB Twitter: @MaddenPatrick13 ———————————– WORDS […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Glendale’s LB/OL Landen McGarvey
July 19, 2024 | Baron Dionis
Landen McGarvey LB/OL Glendale High School Class of 2025 Jersey #52 HT/WT: 6’1″, 220 lbs 114 Total Tackles, 16 Sacks, 19 Tackles For Loss (2023 Season) Other Sports: Baseball & Basketball Head Coach Dave Trexler said, “Landon is a legit prospect that has been a key player the last 3 years. Landon has the size, […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Springfield-Delco Cougars Ryan Benjamin-C/LS/OLB
July 19, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Ryan Benjamin Springfield High School Class of: 2025 Position(s): C/LS/OLB Jersey Number: #65 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 200lbs Notable Awards and Recognitions: All Central HM Center, All Central 2nd Team Center Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @ryanbenjamin30 ——————————- WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Ryan is a captain and a three year starter at […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central York LB Micah Bowers
July 19, 2024 | Billy Splain
Micah Bowers MLB Central York High School Class Of 2025 Jersey #21 HT/WT 5’9 185 Junior season 102 tkls, 16tfl, 3ff, 1td and 4 sacks 1st team all county linebacker. Game time PA All star. Twitter @Micah_b21 Coach says “Micah Bowers was a 1st Team Division 1 Linebacker in the York/Adams League in 2023. He […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Whitehall lineman Alex Magarin
July 18, 2024 | Billy Splain
Alex Magarin LT and DT Whitehall Class Of 2025 Jersey #72 HT/WT 6’0 250 only allowed one sack this past year Most Improved Offensive player Twitter @alexmagarin72 Coach says: “Alex was very consistent last year and improved every week. He has had an excellent off-season and we expect him to help on both sides this […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Penns Manor QB/DB Amin Lieb
July 18, 2024 | Billy Splain
Amin Lieb Quarterback/Free Safety Penns Manor Class Of 2025 Jersey #2 HT/WT 6’0/ 185 Other sports Basketball, Baseball All Gazette Football, All State Free Safety Coach says: “Amin is following in the tradition of his two older brothers of being one of Penns Manors top athletes. Amin was name to 2nd Team All State as […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know State College WR/DB Ty Salazer
July 18, 2024 | Baron Dionis
Ty Salazer WR/DB State College Area High School Class of 2025 Jersey #3 HT/WT 5’11”, 170 lbs 1079 Receiving Yards, 9 Receiving Touchdowns (2023 Season) All-Time Leading Receiver In State College History Other Sports: Basketball & Lacrosse GPA: 4.58 Offers: Penn State PWO, Dartmouth, Lehigh Head Coach Matt Lintal said, “Ty is a special player […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Lewisburg Green Dragons Quin Michaels-LB
July 17, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Quin Michaels Lewisburg Area HS Position(s): LB Jersey Number: 22 Ht: 5’9 – Wt: 200lbs Other Sports: Lacrosse Awards and Recognitions: First Team Lacrosse, Team Defensive MVP Offer Sheet: Lebanon Valley College Twitter: @quin_michaels ——————————- WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Quinn has a knack for making big plays. He is consistent and instinctive: GETTING TO […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Delaware County Christian RB/DB Caleb Videon
July 17, 2024 | Billy Splain
Caleb Videon Running Back, Return man, kicker and punter, safety Delaware County Christian School Class Of 2025 Jersey #15 HT/WT 5 foot 8 inch 145lbs Avg 8.8 yards per carry with 45 carries for 396 along with 10 touchdowns. Had 4 onside kick recoveries in one quarter against Randolph Macon. Other sports Lacrosse and Track […]
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