PA Football News Archives
July 2024
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Butler Area lineman Leland Anderson
July 17, 2024 | Billy Splain
Leland Anderson LT DT Butler area senior highschool Class Of 2025 Jersey #73 HT/WT 6-0 230lbs allowed 0 sacks last year Other sports Boxing and track and field 2x letter for football, 1x letter for track, and a 3x golden glove champion Twitter @Leland_A_73 Coach says “Leland got playing time as a sophomore lineman but […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Pittsburgh Central Catholic LB/RB Roman Thompson
July 16, 2024 | Ethan Spozarski
Roman Thompson Linebacker/Running Back Jersey #: #0 Height, Weight: 6ft 200 LBS Other Sports: Wrestling Twitter: @RomanT2027 Coach says, “Roman Thompson had a great freshman season in a backup role…to two power 5 linebackers. Roman played significant minutes at all three phases of the game in his freshman season. Roman has huge upside and potential […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Schuylkill Haven’s Niko Castillo
July 16, 2024 | Karlee Feger
Niko Castillo Schuylkill Haven Area High School RB/OLB #8 6’1 210lbs Other Sports: Track & Field Twitter: @nikocastillo_14 Coach says, “Sky’s the limit for Niko. Looking for him to have a breakout 2024 season.” LET’S GET TO KNOW NIKO How long have you been playing football? 5 years What is your biggest strength? My height […]
PFN Player Profile: Getting to know 2025 Trinity OL/DL Samar “Tank” Fuse
July 16, 2024 | Quincy Piper
Samaj “Tank” Fuse OL/DL Trinity High School Class Of 2025 Jersey #66 HT/WT 6 feet 2 inches , 260pounds Offer sheet: Toledo ,Rutgers , Akron Twitter @Tankfuse66 Coach says “Semaj Fuse enters his senior season for the Hillers. Fuse has multiple Division 1 offers. He is an explosive and disruptive defensive lineman. Semaj returned from […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Manheim Central LB Zion Rolon
July 15, 2024 | Billy Splain
Zion Rolon Linebacker Manheim Central Class Of 2025 Jersey #42 HT/WT 6 foot, 215 pounds 29 solo tackles, 59 assisted tackles, 4 sacks, and 1 blocked kick in 9 games Other sports wrestle and baseball Twitter @Zion_Rolon Coach Hahn says “Zion is the anchor of our defensive, alongside Brodie Daugherty. Zion is a downhill attack […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know South Side LB/FB Mateja Pavlovich-
July 15, 2024 | Annabelle Aquino
Mateja Pavlovich South Side Rams Class of 2025 Linebacker, Kicker, Punter, Fullback Jersey #44 Ht: 6’2″– Wt: 220 lbs Other sports: Track and Field, Basketball Notable Awards: 3-time all-conference kicker, 2-time all-conference punter, all-state kicker, Wpial champion in javelin (track and field) Twitter: @M_Pavlovich44 Coach says: 3 time all-conference performer at Kicker/Punter. Also plays RB/LB […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Schuylkill Haven’s Chase Willliams
July 15, 2024 | Karlee Feger
Chase Williams Schuylkill Haven Area High School OL/DL #76 6’2 335lbs Other Sports: Track and Field (Throwing) 2x T-102 Lineman of the Game, 2A All-State Coaches Select Second-Team Nose Guard, All-Academic Silver Team Twitter: @ChaseWill76 Coach says, “Chase is looking to step up to the elite level in his 2024 season. He has all the […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Northern Cambria Colts Ty Dumm-QB/S
July 15, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Ty Dumm Northern Cambria HS Class Of: 2025 Position(s): QB/S Jersey Number: 10 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 170lbs Other Sports: Basketball, Baseball and Track Notable Awards or Recognitions: First Team All State(Football) All Conference Football and Basketball Northern Cambria Underclass Award Football, Basketball, Track, and Baseball Heritage Conference MVP(Football) Indiana Gazette Player of the Year(Basketball) […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Yough QB/LB Raidon Kuroda
July 14, 2024 | Cole Keller
Raidon Kuroda QB/LB Yough Jersey #: 5 Height: 6’0 Weight: 205 Other Sports: Wrestling and Baseball Twitter: Raidon_Kuroda5 Coach says, Ran for over 700 and threw for over 700 last year . He amassed over 100 tackles as the middle linebacker . He was second team all-conference linebacker last year . Hard nose kid who is […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Central York Quarterback Brooklyn Nace
July 14, 2024 | contributor
Brooklyn Nace Central York 2026 Jersey #17 positions played QB Height and weight 6’2 180 Other sports Basketball Awards won/earned District III 6A Men’s Basketball State Champion Twitter @Bnace8 From the Coach: “Brooklyn Nace is a very gifted QB. He can make all the throws, is extremely accurate, and protects the football. As a Sophomore […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Meyersdale WR/DB Karter Schurg
July 14, 2024 | Baron Dionis
Karter Schurg WR/DB Meyersdale Area High School Class of 2025 Jersey #10 HT/WT 5’10”, 162 lbs 305 Total Yards, 3 Interceptions (2023 Season) Other Sports: Baseball Head Coach Ryan Donaldson said, “Karter Schurg is in store for a big senior season on both sides of the ball. His ability to play multiple positions, as well […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know South Western OL/DL/LS Mason Currey
July 13, 2024 | Mason Eddinger
Mason Currey OL/DL/LS South Western Class of 2025 Jersey #75 HT/WT 5’10 225 3 sacks 38 tackles 11 pancakes Other sports: Boxing 2 year varsity starter, Camp Champion of Chris Rubio’s New Jersey Long Snapping Camp, National Honor Society, Distinguished honor roll, Link Crew advisor Twitter Coach Says: Mason is a two year returning starter […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Penn-Trafford’s QB/S Derek Carr
July 13, 2024 | Mia Williams
Derek Carr Penn-Trafford High School Class of: 2025 Positions: QB/S Jersey Number: 11 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 175lbs Other Sports: Basketball Twitter: @derekcarr_11 WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Derek will be fantastic as a senior. He has had awful luck with injuries for two years. To his credit, he has never missed a thing during that time. […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Spring Grove Carter Smith
July 12, 2024 | Billy Splain
Carter Smith RB/ILB Spring Grove Class Of 25 Jersey #21 HT/WT 6’/195 Starter on varsity since sophomore year Other sports Track Twitter @CarterSmit82990 Coach Says: “Carter started at RB for us last year and did a great job as a lead blocker. This year we hope to see him get more touches carrying the ball. […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Braden Dunn-RB/WR-DB Homer-Center Wildcats
July 12, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Braden Dunn Homer-Center High School Class Of: 2025 Position(s): RB/WR/DB Jersey Number: 34 Ht: 5’7 – Wt: 185lbs Other Sports: Baseball and Basketball Notable Awards or Recognitions: IRMC Player of Week 2023 All Gazette Baseball All Heritage Conference Baseball Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: N/A —————————– WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Braden has […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Central Bucks West Bucks Ryan Clemens-RB
July 12, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Ryan Clemens Central Bucks West High School Class Of: 2025 Position(s): RB Jersey Number: 23 Ht: 5’7 – Wt: 180lbs Other Sports: N/A Notable Awards or Recognitions: First Team SOL All League RB HM All Area RB 1000 Pound Club Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @rclemens23 —————————- WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Ryan […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Jersey Shore RB/LB Brodie Herr
July 11, 2024 | Billy Splain
Brodie Herr Rb/LB/K/P Jersey Shore Class Of 2025 Jersey #11 HT/WT 5”9 190 Other sports Track and field 2nd team all state DL Twitter @Brodieherr11 Coach Gravish says “Brodie Herr has had a great offseason in the weight room and on his speed development. We expect him to make explosive plays for us on offense, […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Phonexville RG/DE T.J. Howard
July 11, 2024 | Mason Eddinger
TJ Howard LG/DE Phonexville Class of 2025 Jersey#56 HT/WT 5’10” 215 https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15876007/655eb94d4bb2390b90acfab3 Twitter @Howard56Tj 2nd team all pac offense and defense mercury honorable mention Other sports: Track Coach says “TJ is a cornerstone on our OL and DL. He is a three-year starter at both left guard and DE. TJ has good quickness, explosiveness, and […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Penn-Trafford WR/CB Jack Weishaar
July 11, 2024 | Annabelle Aquino
Jack Weishaar Penn-Trafford Class of 2025 WR/CB Jersey #12 Ht: 6’ 0” – Wt: 160 lbs Other Sports: Basketball Notable Awards: Varsity letter in basketball and football Twitter: @weishaar_jack Coach Ruane says: Jack is a very athletic 2 way player who gets it. He competes, he is cerebral and he is very mature. Jack is […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Ben Franklin WR David Winchester
July 10, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
David Winchester Wide Receiver Benjamin Franklin HS Class Of 2025 Jersey #2 HT/WT: 5-11 165 Position: WR/SS Instagram: @5star._ticket Other Sports: Basketball Accolades: All-Public Coach says: David has a heart of a lion. Toughest player on the team and will fight through anything. Looking forward to seeing him this year. He finished his 1st season […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Palmerton Blue Bombers Logan Anthony-OG/DT
July 10, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Logan Anthony Palmerton Area HS Class Of: 2026 Position(s): OG/DT Jersey Number: 78 Ht: 6’4 – Wt: 315lbs Other Sports: Basketball, Track Notable Awards or Recognitions: All State Offensive and Defensive Player Awards for Football Offer Sheet: Kent State Twitter: @LoganAnthony78 ——————————- WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Logan is drawing D1 attention from FBS schools, […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Pennridge Rams LB/RB-Ryan Rowe
July 10, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Ryan Rowe Pennridge High School Class Of: 2026 Position(s): LB/RB Jersey Number: 33 Ht: 6’1 – Wt: 220lbs Other Sports: Wrestling Notable Awards or Recognitions: Ranked #11 2026 LB in PA(Pa Prep Redzone) First Team All-State Academic Team(Wrestling) 2023 Freshman National Runner-Up(Virginia Beach NHSCA) 2024 National Honor Society Offer Sheet: Pending Twitter: @RyanRowe31 —————————- WORDS […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Leechburg Area TE/LB Jake Cummings
July 9, 2024 | Billy Splain
Jake Cummings Tight End and Linebacker Leechburg Area Class Of 2025 Jersey #88 HT/WT 6-1 200 Receiving: 507 yards, Rushing: 251 yards, and All purpose: 758 yards. Other sports Baseball 2nd Team All State Tight End, 1st Team All Conference Tight End, and team voted Defensive Player of the Year. Twitter @JakeCummings88 Coach says “Hardest […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Montour High School’s Daniel Batch
July 9, 2024 | Brett Gombita
Daniel BatchWR/S/RBClass of 2025Jersey #0HT/WT: 5’11, 200 1st Team WR, 1st Team All Defensive Athlete Offers: Toledo, Akron, Fordham, Maine, Stony Brook, Robert Morris, Navy, New Hampshire, Bryant, Lincoln (PA), Towson, Central StateTwitter: @DanielBatch25 LET’S GET TO KNOW DANIEL Why do you play football? It always looked like a fun game to me, it […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know McGuffey FB/ILB Aiden O’Dell
July 9, 2024 | contributor
Aiden O’Dell McGuffey HS Class of 2025 Jersey #21 FB/ILB 6’0 215 Other sports: Tennis 2023 Second Team All-Conference ILB/2023 Conference Champ @AidenOdell21 From the coach”Very good linebacker. Excellent in pursuit of the ball. 95 tackles last year. 2 year starter & all conference. Can play at the college level if he wants to.” Coming […]
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