Player Previews
April 2023
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Penn-Trafford DB/WR Carmen Metcalfe
April 28, 2023 | Billy Splain
Carmen Metcalfe Strong Safety, WR Penn-Trafford High School Class Of 2024 Jersey #2 HT/WT 6”1 / 185 Other sports Baseball and Basketball First Team All Section DB Twitter @MetcalfeCarmen Carmen is all over the field. Seems to have a nose for the ball. His receiver skills help him excel defensively with the ability to out […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Brad Lee Jones(OG/LB)-Panther Valley Panthers
April 27, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Player Name: Brad Lee Jones School: Panther Valley Panthers Class Of: 2024 Position(s): OG/LB Jersey Number: 51 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 170lbs Other Sports: Track and Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: Team Captain, and Best Back Award(On Team Awards) Offer Sheet: N/A Twitter: @BradLeeJonesJr1 __________________________________ Words from the Coach: “Brad is our top returning defensive […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Chester QB Jalen Harris
April 27, 2023 | Noah Stomsky
Jalen Harris QB Chester High School Class of 2026 Jersey #3 HT/WT: 6’0/180 Lbs 2,261 passing yards, 35 passing touchdowns, 4 rushing touchdowns 5-A All-State QB Twitter: @jalen1harris Chester’s New Head Coach Dennis Shaw had this to say about Jalen- “Jalen’s progress has been outstanding. to gain 1st-team all-state honors as a freshman just shows […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Haverford School DL Michael Barnes-Pace
April 27, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Michael Barnes-Pace School: The Haverford School Position: Defensive Lineman Height/Weight: 6-0 245 Jersey #52 Class: Senior 2024 Awards: All Inter-Ac 1st team, Honorable Mention All Delco Twitter: @mpace52 Michael returns to the Fords as a multi-year starter who will be a huge part of the team’s success in 2023. Head Coach Brian Martin states that “Mike is a quiet leader […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Shaler Area WR Joe Desabato
April 26, 2023 | Noah Stomsky
Joe Desabato 2024 Shaler Area WR Jersey #3 HT/WT 5’9/175 Lbs Extra Stats: 52 Receptions 821 Yards 11 TDs Other Sports: Basketball 1st and 2nd team All-Conference Twitter: @desab0033 “Joey is our top receiver and was also the number 1 receiver in 5A(WPIAL). He was 5th overall with 52 receptions for 821 yards and 11 […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Manheim Twp QB Hayden Johnson
April 26, 2023 | Billy Splain
Hayden Johnson Qb and Punter Manheim Township Class Of 2024 Jersey # 9 HT/WT 6’1 195 LBS Other sports Lacrosse, Golf, and used to play basketball 1st Team all state Qb, All academic team, 1st team all section Qb Twitter @HaydenJohnson09 Offers: Lehigh Hayden Johnson is just hitting his stride. Hard to believe that can […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Mt. Carmel QB Cole Spears
April 26, 2023 | Billy Splain
photo News Item Cole Spears QB/CB Mount Carmel Class Of 2024 Jersey #11 HT/WT 5’10 165 lbs Other sports Basketball, Track & Field Twitter @ColeDSpears11 Cole Spears was 83/118 for 1,218 yards 14 TDs in 2022. Oh and by the way, he missed a bunch of games with a torn ACL mid season. Cole is […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Downingtown West`s WR/S Dean Hangey.
April 25, 2023 | Xavier Johnson
Dean Hangey WR/S Downingtown West Class Of 2024 Jersey #30 HT/WT 6′ 0″ 170 Other sports: Track and field Twitter @dean_hangey Downingtown West head coach, Mike Milano said, “Dean is an explosive force on both side of the ball at DB and as a WR. He is relentless, working to hone his skills.” This hard […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Central High WR Vance Johnson
April 25, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Name: Vance Johnson Height/Weight: 6-1 180 Position: WR Jersey #: 5 Class: Senior 2024 Awards: All Public Honoree Twitter: @VanceJohnsonV Vance is a returning all public league receiver who will finish his HS career as a 4-year varsity starter. Coach Rich Drayton states “Vance will be a two-way starter this year and will make a huge impact in all 3 […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Mt. Lebanon LB/RB Beckham Dee
April 25, 2023 | Billy Splain
Beckham Dee LB / RB Mt. Lebanon Class Of 2024 Jersey #5 HT/WT 6’1 / 220 6a All conference Twitter @Beckhamdee9 OFFER SHEET: Toledo, Upenn, Princeton, Holy Cross, Lafayette, Duquesne Beckham Dee’s offer sheet started to fill up this January when Toledo gave him his first offer. Four other schools have since jumped on the […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Chestnut Ridge QB/S Nate Whysong
April 24, 2023 | Billy Splain
Nate Whysong Quarterback / Free safety Chestnut Ridge Class Of 2024 Jersey #9 HT/WT 6’3 190 lbs Other sports Baseball and basketball LHAC all conference Twitter @NateWhysong Nate is the player that you have to stop when facing the Lions. Last season he threw for 1,458 yard with 8 tds and he ran for 810 […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know George Washington High LB Qadir Carr
April 24, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Qadir Carr Height/Weight: 5-9 190 Jersey #: 4 Position: Linebacker Class: Senior 2024 Twitter: @CarrQadir Qadir returns to George Washington for his senior year as a 3rd year starting linebacker. Coach Brasche states that “Qadir has also played a bunch of snaps at full back and tight end on offense each season to help the team. He’s a […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: North Penn-Mansfield QB Karson Dominick
April 24, 2023 | Billy Splain
Karson Dominick QB North-Penn Mansfield Class Of 2024 Jersey #1 HT/WT 6’4 186lbs 1500 yards 18 Tds Other sports Basketball and baseball mvp and offensive player of the year for Tioga county. all league all star and an all region all star for football, MVP for the Northern Tier league, 1st team all region all […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Altoona lineman Hayden Speece
April 23, 2023 | Billy Splain
Hayden Speece Center Altoona Area Class Of 2024 Jersey #66 HT/WT 6’2/270 Other sports Wrestling All Conference HM(OL). 1st team All County OL Twitter @HaydenSpeece “Hayden is a returning starter on both the offensive and defensive line and will play a pivotal role in how successful we are, especially on offense” said Altoona head coach […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Berwick Bulldogs DE/OT Harrison Snyder
April 23, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Player Name: Harrison Snyder School: Berwick Area Bulldogs Class Of: 2024 Position(s): DE/OT Jersey Number: 71 Ht: 6’3 – Wt: 230lbs Other Sports: Track Notable Awards or Recognitions: All Conference Defensive End OFFER SHEET: None at the moment Twitter: @HarrisonSnyder3 _________________________________________ WORDS FROM THE COACH: “Harrison will be a 3 year starter and will most […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Garnet Valley QB/CB Tyler Lassik
April 23, 2023 | Noah Stomsky
Tyler Lassik QB/CB Garnet Valley 2024 Jersey #9 HT/WT 5’10/175 Lbs Twitter @tylerlassik7 “Tyler was a starting cornerback for us this past year. He was a playmaker on the defensive side of the ball and next year we expect him to be a playmaker on both sides of the ball. He is a 4.0 student […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Brockway Center/LB Johnny Varischetti
April 22, 2023 | Billy Splain
Johnny Varischetti C, MLB, Long Snapper Brockway Class Of 2025 Jersey #56 HT/WT 5’11” 210lbs Other sports Basketball, Track & Field, Baseball 2022 YDL Sports 2nd Team All Star Twitter @J_Varischetti Incoming junior Johnny Varischetti had an exciting 2022 season. It was his first time as a starter and he didn’t disappoint. As center he […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Cardinal O’Hara’s (DT/LB/G) Kendan Temple-Hudson
April 22, 2023 | Noah Stomsky
Kendan Temple-Hudson 2024 Cardinal O’Hara High School DT/LB/G Jersey #73 HT/WT 5’9/230 Lbs Other Sports: Indoor and Outdoor Track Twitter: @Kendantemp1e Head Coach Mike Ewing says “Kendan is a selfless player that leads by example for our team. He never misses a workout or practice and is willing to put others before himself, a great […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Gettysburg QB Brady Heiser
April 22, 2023 | Billy Splain
Brady Heiser QB Gettysburg Class Of 2025 Jersey #4 HT/WT 6’1” 200 Team Captain 2,072 yards 19 touchdowns Other sports track and field 1st team all conference QB division champion Twitter @HeiserBrady It isn’t often you see a quarterback in the wing-t throw for over 2,000 yards. He also ran for 300 plus, scoring 19 […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Blue Mountain MLB/HB Vernon Kleckner
April 21, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Player Name: Vernon Kleckner School: Blue Mountain Eagles Class Of: 2024 Positions Playing: MLB/H-Back/FB Jersey Number: 32 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 205lbs Other Sports: Wrestling Notable Awards or Recognitions: All-Area 2nd Team SCFA 2nd Team Team Defensive MVP OFFER SHEET: None at the moment Twitter: @KlecknerVern _________________________________________________________ WORDS FROM THE COACH: “Vern is the leader […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know West Greene RB Colin Brady
April 21, 2023 | Billy Splain
Colin Brady West Greene Class Of 2024 positions Running Back, Free Safety Jersey #13 HT/WT 6’2 200 4,000 career rushing yards Other sports you play Track 3x all county/all conference. 1x RB of the year Twitter Colin Brady has had quite the career. The incoming senior has run for over 4,000 yards. If things go […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Honesdale QB Aiden Collins
April 20, 2023 | Billy Splain
Aiden Collins Quarterback Honesdale Class Of 2025 Jersey #12 HT/WT 6’2”, 190lbs 1,730 passing yards, 21 total touchdowns Other sports Basketball, track and field LFC division 2 Honorable mention Twitter @Aiden_Collins12 Head coach Paul Russick says “Aiden is entering year three. He has been starting since his freshman year. We are looking forward to seeing […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know North East WR/DB Jamari Curlett
April 20, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jamari Curlett WR,DB,KR,PR North East Grape Pickers Class Of 2024 Jersey #7 HT/WT 5’7 1/2 , 151.3 D10 Rec Leader of the 2022 season Other sports Track and Field Twitter @Curlett_Jamari Head coach Jovon Johnson says Jamari “is a star in the making! After missing the last 5 games of the season he is destined […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Payton Fasnacht(RB/CB)-Blue Mountain Eagles
April 20, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Payton Fasnacht Blue Mountain Eagles Class Of: 2024 Position(s): RB/CB Jersey Number: 29 Ht: 5’8 – Wt: 165lbs Other Sports: Wrestling Notable Awards or Recognitions: 1334 All Purpose yards last season, Honorable Mention All Area RB Offer Sheet: N/A Twitter: @payfasnacht Words from the Coach: “Payton is a quick and elusive running back with great […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know St. Marys RB/LB Matthew Davis
April 20, 2023 | Billy Splain
Matthew Davis Running back, linebacker, strong safety St Mary’s area Class Of 2024 Jersey #5 HT/WT 5’8/175 7.1 ypc junior year , over 1100 career yards , 19tfl junior year Other sports Track and field , basketball All conference RB/LB, all tri county team Twitter @Matthew73145992 Head Coach Chris Dworek says “He’s an excellent student/athlete […]
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