Player Previews
April 2023
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Michael Gelatko(TE/S/LB)-Marian Catholic
April 9, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Player Name: Michael Gelatko High School: Marian Catholic Colts Class Of: 2025 Position(s): TE/S/LB Jersey Number: 10 Ht: 6’4 – Wt: 230lbs Other Sports: Baseball Notable Awards or Recognitions: 2022 Standard Speaker All-Area Honorable Mention TE 2021 Schuylkill County Football Coaches Association North Second Team TE 2021 Standard Speaker All-Area Honorable Mention TE Twitter: @GelatkoMichael […]
2023 PFN Player Profiles: Getting to know Leechburg TE Jake Cummings
April 9, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jake Cummings Tight End Leechburg Class Of 2025 Jersey #88 HT/WT 6-0 205 Twitter @JakeCummings88 There’s a reason Jake Cummings was awarded as the teams most improved player. Leechburg head coach Randy Walters says he has “unlimited potential. 4.2 student. Incredible worker. The sky is the limit for Jake”. Jake comes in off a sophomore […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Richland RB/LB Evan McCracken
April 8, 2023 | Greg Ricupero
Evan McCracken Rb/LB Richland Jersey# 6 Class of 2024 5”8, 185 Twitter @evanmccracken_ Offers: Army West Point Evan McCracken can fly. Almost literally. He’s one of the fastest football players in the state of PA this year. Once he sees the hole, if it isn’t plugged immediately he’s gone! Defensively, he’s around the ball almost […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Keegan Bracken, OG/DL, Butler
April 8, 2023 | Billy Splain
Keegan Bracken OG/DL Butler Class Of 2024 positions you play Jersey #55 HT/WT 6′ 0″ 225 485lb squat, 500lb deadlift, 315lb bench, 225 hang clean Other sports: Track and Field PFN All-Academic Gold Team Twitter @keegan_bracken Keegan isn’t the biggest lineman you’ll see out there but he plays with a lot of heart. His goal […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Conestoga LB/RB Charlie Newhall
April 7, 2023 | Billy Splain
Charlie Newhall Linebacker, Defensive End, and Running back Conestoga High school Class Of 2024 Jersey #44 HT/WT 6-3 230lbs 85.5 Tackles, 18 TFLs, 4 sacks Other sports: Lacrosse First team All Central League, All Area, All Maine Line, Conestoga high school football leadership award. Twitter @charlie_newhall COLLEGE OFFERS: Navy If you’re looking for a big, […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Caden Delattre, WR/DB, Hollidaysburg
April 7, 2023 | Billy Splain
Caden Delattre Wide receiver, defensive back Hollidaysburg Class Of 2024 Jersey #3 HT/WT 6’2 160 Junior year stats- 48 catches, 801 yards receiving, 12 touchdowns Other sports: Track, basketball First team all state PFN coaches select 5A Twitter @CadenDelattre3 Incoming senior Caden Delattre isn’t a large target by any means, but he has the height […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Cody Kimmel, WR/LB, Berlin-Brothersvalley
April 6, 2023 | Billy Splain
photo Tribune Democrat Cody Kimmel Wide Receiver and Linebacker Berlin-Brothersvalley Class Of 2024 positions you play Jersey #11 HT/WT 6’0” 185 lbs 92 tackles Other sports: Wrestling Accolades: Daily American Somerset County Football Team, All-Stars Defensive Player of the Year, Defensive MVP 2022, ALL Somerset County football team, 2022 All-Area Football Team, Defensive Player of […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Jimmy Kerr, Lineman, Central Clarion
April 6, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jimmy Kerr O-tackle/d-line Clarion area Class Of 2025 positions you play Jersey #63 HT/WT 6’4 270 Other sports: Baseball All conference offensive lineman Twitter @Jimmykerr63 Jimmy Kerr was only a sophomore last year but he anchored a line that went 10-2 last year, gaining almost 2,000 yards on the ground. Head Coach Davey Eggleton is […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Dante Carr(QB)-Minersville Battlin’ Miners
April 5, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Player Name: Dante Carr School: Minersville Battlin’ Miners Class Of: 2026 Position(s): QB Jersey Number: 6 Ht: 6’4 – Wt: 200lbs Other Sports: Basketball and Baseball Notable Awards/Recognitions: All Area Honorable Mention Team Twitter: @Dante-Carr6 COACHES COMMENTS: Make no mistake, this is a name you will hear about this season. Dante is a young quarterback […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Will Martin, TE/DE, Baldwin
April 5, 2023 | Billy Splain
Will Martin TE/DE Baldwin Class Of 2026 Jersey #38 HT/WT 6-3, 230 Other sports: baseball and basketball Twitter @willlmartinnn Will Martin only played a few games due to injury, but his potential is limitless. First year head coach Dana Brown is hoping Will can make a big comeback this year. “Coming off of a season ending […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Palmyra running back Juan Figueroa
April 4, 2023 | Billy Splain
Juan Figueroa Running back Palmyra area Class Of 2025 positions you play Jersey # 25 HT/WT 6ft 187 Other sports” Track Honorable mention first team offense in Pennsylvania, an first team all county RB Twitter @D1juanf Palmyra has a tool to make a run this year. Jaun is a bruising back that has a goal: […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Michael Hershey, Lineman, Spring Grove
April 3, 2023 | Billy Splain
Picture of Michael on recent visit to JMU Michael Hershey Spring Grove Area High School Class Of 2024 DL and OT Jersey #71 HT/WT 6’5”/ 265 Other sports: Wrestling 1st team All-county DE/OT, All-State DL HM PIAA, 7th in state at HWT OFFER SHEET: Dartmouth, Columbia, Charlotte, New Hampshire, UPenn Twitter @michaelhersh24 Michael Hershey burst […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Cam Walter, QB, Woodland Hills
April 2, 2023 | Billy Splain
Cam Walter Quarterback Woodland Hills Class Of 2026 Jersey # 13 HT/WT 6’1/165 Other sports:Basketball, baseball PAFootballNews All-Academic team Silver Honorable mention all conference Twitter @Cam_Walter3 As a young quarterback coming into a storied program that hasn’t been on top of the heap, Cam Walter has his work cut out for him. An incoming sophomore, […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Cocalico RB Sam Steffey
April 1, 2023 | Billy Splain
Sam Steffey Cocalico Class Of 2024 Running back Jersey #6 HT/WT 5’11 190 Other sports Basketball pa writers/PFN coaches choice All state LL league 1st team running back Twitter @Steffey_sam Last year was a good year for Cocalico running back Sam Steffey. The incoming senior ran for 1,829 yards with 23 touchdowns, an average of 6 yards […]
Top Saftey In EPC Looking To Make Lots Of Plays In His Senior Campaign
March 2, 2023 | Jayden Huber
Nasir McLean (Saftey, Allentown Central Catholic, ’24) This safety out of Allentown Central Catholic is a ball hawk. The rising senior has been proving himself on Friday nights since his freshman season when he started at QB for Catasauqua. He played his sophomore season at Central where he picked off 8 passes. This past season […]
District One-5A-Semifinal Player Profile: Colin O’Sullivan
November 17, 2022 | Michael Pietrangelo
Name: Colin O’Sullivan Class: Senior Position: QB Team: Upper Dublin Cardinals 2022 stats: Passing: 68% completion percentage 2,442 yards & 32 TDs-2 INTs In my Game of the Week, we have two teams that are going to be battling it out to play in the District One Championship against the winner of (2) Strath Haven […]
District One-5A-Semifinal-Player Spotlight: Aiden O’Brien
November 17, 2022 | Michael Pietrangelo
Name: Aiden O’Brien Class: Senior Position: QB Team: Plymouth Whitemarsh Colonials 2022 stats: Passing: 788 yards & 12 TDs Rushing: 1,012 yards & 12 TDs. In my Game of the Week, we have two teams that are going to be battling it out to play in the District One Championship against the winner of […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Having some fun with the Mt. Union Trojans
August 21, 2022 | Billy Splain
Head coach Anthony Sottasante, Josh Seacrest and Bryce Danish give us the secrect to succes for the Trojans!
2022 PFN Player Profile: Jareel Calhoun – Allentown Central Catholic
August 20, 2022 | Billy Splain
Jareel Calhoun Allentown Central Catholic Class Of2025 positions you play Wide receiver/ Cornerback Jersey #1 HT/WT5’9/150lbs Other sports Basketball/Track Twitter @jareelcalhoun Why do you play football? I play football because I really do just love the sport it’s something that really amazes me Who is your favorite sports star and why? Dk metcalf I chose […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Alex Erby – Steel-High
August 19, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter
Alex Erby Steelton Highspire Quarterback Ht: 6’4 Wt: 201 Awards: State championship- 2x All-state QB, 2x Capital Division 1st team- Capital Team- 2x Division Champ. Other sports: Basketball and baseball Why do you play football? Just my love for the game since a young age and it’s been in the family. What has been […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Jim Marturano – Conestoga
August 18, 2022 | Billy Splain
Jim Marturano Conestoga Class Of 2023 OL/DL Jersey #55 HT/WT 5’10”/225lb Other sports Basketball, Golf 2021 All-Central League Honorable Mention, 2x Pancake of the Week Recipient Twitter @jmart_55 Why do you play football? I play football because I love the physicality of the sport and the brotherhood you form with your teammates. Who is your […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Tyler Klambara – Springfield (Delco)
August 18, 2022 | Billy Splain
Tyler Klambara Springfield Delco Class Of 2023 OT, DT, OG Jersey #70 HT/WT 6’4” 310lbs Other sports Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field Football: Central League Honorable Mention Track: 1st Team All-Delco Track & Field, Team MVP Awards, PIAA State Championship medalists Twitter @ItsKlam Why do you play football? I play football because […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Braedan Oravecz – Portage
August 18, 2022 | Billy Splain
Braedan Oravecz Portage Class Of 2023 LG, DT Jersey #56 HT/WT 5’7” 195 23 Pancakes in junior season Other sports Wrestling Twitter @beast242423 Why do you play football? I’ve played football since I was little and I have loved it since I started. Now it gives me the chance to have fun and do what […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Tiqwai Hayes – Aliquippa
August 17, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter
Tiqwai Hayes Aliquippa High School Class of 2025 Running back Ht: 5’11 Wt: 194 Awards: Freshman all-American, All-State, All-Conference, 4a player of the year. Other sports: Basketball and baseball Why do you play football? I play football because it’s an escape and so I can make millions one day. What has been your best memory? […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Chase Arrington – North Catholic
August 17, 2022 | Billy Splain
Chase Arrington North Catholic Class Of 2023 Corner, Runningback, Slot Jersey #8 HT/WT 5’10 180 391 coverage snaps 35 targets 10 pbus 0 touchdowns allowed One forced fumble 320 Rushing yards and 5 touchdowns Other sports Track 2nd Team All WPIAL Defensive Back Twitter @TheChaseA8 Why do you play football? My family. As a young […]
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