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June 2023
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 | contributor
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 […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: North Schuylkill RB/MLB Jaxson Chowansky
June 15, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Jaxson Chowansky North Schuylkill Spartans Class Of: 2024 Jersey Number: 39 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 220lbs Other Sports: Baseball Notable Awards: 3x All Area Dream Team 3x All Eastern PA Team Rookie of the Year Baseball and Football Twitter: @Jaxchow3912 ___________________________ Words from the Coach: “Jaxson has been a starter since his freshmen year. He […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Mahanoy Area WR/SS Ethan Manley
June 14, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Ethan Manley Mahanoy Area Golden Bears Class Of: 2024 Position(s): WR/SS Jersey Number: 15 Ht: 6’1 – Wt: 160 Other Sports: Basketball and Track and Field Notable Awards/Recognitions: N/A College Offer Sheet: N/A Twitter: @EthanMa74926554 COACHES COMMENTS: Ethan has been a 2 year starter. He has played receiver and multiple positions in the secondary. Ethan […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Keystone Oaks DB Clinton Robinson
June 14, 2023 | Billy Splain
Clinton Robinson Safety Keystone oaks Class Of 2024 Jersey #3 HT/WT 6’1 190 Other sports Track and basketball Yes first team all conference DB Twitter @Clintonrob3 OFFER SHEET: Akron, West Virginia, Miami (OH), Temple, Monmouth, Kent St, Howard, Syracuse, Western Michigan, Ohio Coach Steve McCormick says “Strong physical player, will play QB/S, punt returner, kick […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Dunmore WR/RB/CB Danny Pigga
June 14, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Danny Pigga Dunmore Class Of: 2024 Position(s): WR/RB/CB Jersey Number: 2 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 163lbs Other Sports: Basketball Notable Awards or Recognitions: Honorable Mention All Stars Twitter: @DPigga Words from the Coach: “Danny is a three-year starter on both sides of the ball. He has playmaking ability in all three phases of the game […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Indiana RB/DB Levi Porter
June 14, 2023 | Billy Splain
Levi Porter Running back and safety Indiana area Class Of 2026 Jersey #2 HT/WT 6’1, 185lbs Other sports Basketball and Track and Field Twitter @LeviPor56486950 Coach Brad Wright says “Levi started at RB/WR as a freshman for the Indians in 2022. Despite being a freshman, he proved himself to be a very capable player with […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Panther Valley C/LB Eli Maynard
June 13, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Player Name: Eli Maynard School: Panther Valley Panthers Class Of: 2024 Position(s): C/LB Jersey Number: 55 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 200lbs Other Sports: Basketball, Track Notable Awards or Recognitions: N/A Offer Sheet: N/A Twitter: @Elimaynard32 ___________________________ Words from the Coach: “Eli started last year at Center and LB. He is a huge asset to our […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know South Western lineman Ayden Wysocki
June 13, 2023 | Billy Splain
Ayden Wysocki D-Line Offensive Tackle South Western Class Of 2024 Jersey #61 HT/WT 6”1 245 Other sports Wrestling Placed 2nd at the Top Hat wrestling tournament this past season. Twitter @AydenWysockiSW Coach Anthony Shermeyer says “Ayden has been a starter on the defensive line for the past two years at South West. He was named […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Woodland Hills WR/DB Scoop Smith
June 13, 2023 | Billy Splain
Scoop Smith Wr and Safety Woodland Hills Class Of 2026 Jersey #24 HT/WT 5’6 140 800+ all purpose yards, only freshman to make first team all conference ! Other sports Basketball and track wpial for track and placed third running a 10.76 Twitter @SmithScoop Coach Tarrant says “Scoop Smith, 2026, WR, has already secured an […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know East Penn DB Trey Good
June 13, 2023 | Billy Splain
Trey Good Safety East Pennsboro Class Of 2024 Jersey #5 HT/WT 6ft 180 Other sports Track Twitter @treygood05 John Denniston says “3-year starter. Returns to full time duty after a shoulder injury that shortened his Junior campaign. Impact player on both sides of the ball and one of the primary defensive leaders from his safety […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Pope John Paul II WR/CB Braden Reed
June 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
Braden Reed WR/CB Pope John Paul II Class Of 2025 Jersey #3 HT/WT 5-10. 165 48 receptions 831 yards 7 Tds 23 rushes 152 yards 9 punt returns 96 yards 15 kick returns 341 yards 24 tackles 7 assisted tkls (31 total) 1 TFL 5 Ints 1 pass deflection 1 FF 1 FR Other sports […]
PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Shikellamy LB/ATH Luke Snyder
June 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
Luke Snyder LB/ATH Shikellamy Class Of 2024 Jersey #23 HT/WT 5’10 210 131 tackles in 10 games Other sports track and field, bocce ball 2nd team all state linebacker Twitter @LukeSnyder_23 Coach Jim Keiser says “Great kid, hard worker, loves the weight room. Has great speed for a 200 pound kid (4.62). Loves the game […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Northern Lehigh lineman Jackson Van Norman
June 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jackson Van Norman Center & DE Northern Lehigh Class Of 2024 Jersey #55 HT/WT 6’1” 260 Other sports Baseball All state, 2x All-League Twitter @JacksonVanNorm2 Coach Joe Tout says “Jackson will be a three year starter at Center. He was a first team all state selection as a junior. Jackson is our anchor on the […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Northern Lebanon LB Luke Shaffer
June 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
Luke Shaffer LB/TE Northern Lebanon Class Of 2024 Jersey #8 HT/WT 6’1 220 141.5 tackles (school record) Other sports Basketball Track 2nd team 4a All-State 2nd team 4a All-Eastern PA 1st team all county 1st team all section Twitter @Itslukesss Coach Jason Rice: “What really separates Luke from others is that he plays with his […]
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