Player Previews
June 2023
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Upper Merion lineman Elijah Davis
June 23, 2023 | Billy Splain
Elijah Davis DT, DE, LS, LT Upper Merion Class Of 2024 Jersey #55 HT/WT 6-2/232 Started since sophomore Other sports Basketball Twitter @ElijahDavis__ Coach Davis Chubb: “Starter since his sophomore year; long snapper as well; team first mentality and positivity; team leader and captain; doesn’t get recognized enough for what he does”. LET’S GET TO […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Northamption WR/DB Tristen Pinnock
June 23, 2023 | Billy Splain
Tristen Pinnock wr, slot, db, p/kr Northampton Class Of 2024 Jersey #6 HT/WT 5’11 170 Other sports basketball, track and field back to back epc north champ, 1st team all conference wr and db Twitter @PinnockTristen Coach Toman: Tristen is a do it all athlete on both sides of the ball. Tristen will be a […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Northwest Area lineman Billy Miller
June 23, 2023 | Billy Splain
William R Miller DL, OL and Kicker Northwest Area Class Of 2024 Jersey #79 HT/WT 5’10” 240 Jr. year 67 tackles, 9 tackles for loss and 1 forced fumble Other sports Track and field 2nd Team All Conference, Press Enterprise 2nd Team All Area and Team Defensive Lineman of the Year Twitter @BillyMi11491794 Coach Leigh […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Karns City RB/LB Luke Cramer
June 23, 2023 | Billy Splain
Luke Cramer Linebacker/Running Back Karns City Class Of 2024 Jersey #4 HT/WT 6’2” 230lbs Bench: 405 lbs Other sports Basketball, Track and Field PFN All academic sliver team Twitter @Luke__Cramer As a running back, Luke has the size and strength to break a few tackles. He’s a downhill runner that doesn’t pretend to be a […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Northern York RB/LB Cole Bartram
June 22, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Cole Bartram Northern York Polar Bears Class Of: 2024 RB/LB Jersey Number: 7 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 200lbs Other Sports: Wrestling Notable Awards or Recognitions: Pa All State Defense Wrestling: 2022 PIAA AAA 8th place 2023 PIAA AAA 2nd place Offer Sheet: Committed to Lock Haven for Wrestling. Twitter: @bartramcole5 ________________________ Words from the Coach: […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Riverside Viking QB Chase Taddonio
June 22, 2023 | Billy Splain
Chase TaddonioQB/SRiversideClass Of 2025Jersey #2HT/WT 195, 5’102,077 yards passing in 2022, 30 touchdowns in 2022, 139 completions in 2022.Other sports BaseballAll League QuarterbackTwitter @ChaseTaddonio Coach Armstrong: ” QB with a killer instinct. Chase has tremendous poise under pressure. In his 1st year as a QB i n 2022 he was a big-time playmaker with his arm and legs. Quick […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Red Lion RB LaDainian Strausbaugh
June 22, 2023 | Josiah Pletcher
LaDainian Strausbaugh Running Back Red Lion Class Of 2024 Jersey #8 Height/Weight: 5’8 140 lbs State Gold Medalist in 4×100 Twitter: @dainstrzb Head Coach Jesse Shay says LaDainian has “incredible speed” and is “shifty with fantastic acceleration”. When did you start playing football and why do you play? I started in 2nd grade after playing at […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Jersey Shore OG Dyson Delaney
June 22, 2023 | Billy Splain
Dyson Delaney OG Jersey Shore HS Class Of 2024 Jersey #74 HT/WT 6’3”/305 1st Team All State OL 1st Team All Conference OL Twitter @bulldog74_2024 Coach Gravish: “Dyson has really worked hard in the offseason on his strength, agility and skills. He has attended numerous camps and really improved his game.I expect that he will […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Andrew Kuban from Avonworth
June 22, 2023 | contributor
Andrew Kuban Class 2024 Jersey #5 Height 5’11 Weight 190 Other sports Track 1st Team All-State Defensive ATH. 1st Team All-Conference WR Twitter: @AndrewKuban Words from the coach: Andrew is a 2 yr returning starter (3-year letter winner) and Pa Football News Coaches 3A 1st Team All-state Def Athlete along with all-conference selections on […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Bristol RB Kendell Cottrell Jr.
June 21, 2023 | Billy Splain
Kendell Cottrell Jr RB Bristol High Class Of 2024 Jersey #22 HT/WT 6’0, 190 (112 attempts) 1,072 Rush yds – 1,568 all purpose – 22 Rush TDs – 3 Rec TDs – 1 KOR TD – Other sports Track 2x All League RB, 3 year Varsity Starter, Offensive MVP, Twitter @KendellCottrell Coach Ciotti says “He […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Selinsgrove RB/LB Tucker Teats
June 21, 2023 | Billy Splain
Tucker Teats Running back and outside backer Selinsgrove Class Of 2024 Jersey #3 HT/WT 5’10/195 1,072 rushing yards in 8.5 games played 4.42 laser 40 yd dash Other sports Wrestling and Baseball 2022-2023 District 4 Wrestling All-Academic-First Team. 2023 Daily Item All-Star Team-First Team -189lbs 2022-2023 State Wrestling Qualifier 2022 HS Football PHAC All-Star: 1st […]
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 | contributor
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 […]
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