Player Previews
June 2023
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Pottsgrove TE/LB Riley Delp
June 7, 2023 | Billy Splain
Riley Delp Te/MLB Pottsgrove Class Of 2024 Jersey #7 HT/WT 6’1, 185 Twitter @DelpRiley Coach Bill Hawthorne says “Riley Delp is the 2023 Pottsgrove Football Team’s undisputed team leader. He is a 3 year starter who has started since his sophomore season at the TE position on offense, as well as Defensive End and Middle […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Manheim Twp RB/LB Declan Clancy
June 7, 2023 | Billy Splain
Declan Clancy Running Back/Linebacker Manheim Township Class Of 2025 Jersey #4 HT/WT 5’9/ 190 127 tackles sophomore season. 951 total yards of offense in only 8 games starting. Other sports Boxing and I used to wrestle. LL all league first team linebacker and running back. I also led the 6a class in Pennsylvania in tackles […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Muncy RB/LB Austin Johnson
June 7, 2023 | Billy Splain
Austin Johnson Running back/linebacker Muncy Class Of 2025 Jersey #7 HT/WT 6’0 215 over 2,300 career rushing yards Other sports Wrestling Coaches select first team all state fb, 2023 Piaa aa wrestling state champion 215lbs Twitter @johnson_a72 Coach Sean Tetreault says “Austin is a 2 years starter for us and is an incredible workhorse for […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Slippery Rock LB/ATH Sal Mineo
June 6, 2023 | Billy Splain
Sal Mineo OLB/SS/MLB RB/Slot WR Slippery Rock Class Of 2024 Jersey #26 HT/WT 5’11 190 Other sports Baseball 1st team all region baseball 2nd team all region football Twitter @SalMineo6_ Coach Larry Wendereusz says “Sal is an explosive and talented young man. Sal is a returning 3 year starter as a defensive back with time […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know ACC Lineman Braheem Battles
June 6, 2023 | Billy Splain
Braheem Battles Defensive tackle & left tackle Allentown Central Catholic Class Of 2025 Jersey #55 HT/WT 6’3 327 85 tackles 6 tfls 4 sacks 2 interceptions 1 pass break up 1st team all state , first team all morning call second team epc all star Twitter @BraheemBattles Braheem is a big, agile tackle and excels […]
2023 PFN Profile: Getting to Know Father Judge WR/FS Nymier Appling
June 6, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Nymeir Appling WR/FS Father Judge Height/Weight: 6-2 180 Jersey #: 18 Class: 2024 All Catholic Honors, 3rd in the league in receiving yards Twitter: @nymeirappling LET’S GET TO KNOW NYMEIR 1. Why do you play football? I fell in love with the game since I picked up a football. 2. What is your current GPA? […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Crestwood FB/LB Lincoln Bibla
June 6, 2023 | John Kotsko
Lincoln Bibla Positions: FB/LB Class of 2025 Height: 6-0, 205 Other Sports: Wrestling (qualified for the PIAA State Tournament in 2023) Twitter:@BiblaLincoln Coach’s Comment: “Young man has cemented himself as one of the best linebackers in our league and he is only getting started. Off the charts work ethic on the field, in the weight […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Minersville RB/LB Luke Stevenosky
June 5, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Luke Stevenosky Minersville Battlin’ Miners Class Of: 2024 Position(s): RB/LB Jersey Number: 21 Ht: 5’11 – Wt: 210lbs Other Sports: Track, Baseball Notable Awards or Recognitions: First Team Coaches Select All State LB 1st Team SCFCA RB and LB 2nd Team R&H RB Honorable Mention Eastern PA RB Team MVP Team Offensive MVP Team Iron […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Greensburg Central Catholic athlete Nick Dlugos
June 5, 2023 | Billy Splain
Nick Dlugos LB, DE, SS, RB Greensburg Central Catholic Class Of 2024 Jersey #11 HT/WT 6’/190 43 tackles Other sports Track Twitter @dlugos_nick It’s a familiar name at Greensburg Central Catholic football. There’s a long list of Centurians with the Dlugos name. Nick’s grandfather Don was a Centurian, father Rob was a running back. His […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Cardinal O’Hara QB John Welde
June 5, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
John Welde Cardinal O’Hara HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-0 170 POSITION: Quarterback JERSEY #: 11 CLASS: Sophomore 2026 TWITTER: @welde_john11 John returns for his sophomore campaign after winning the starting QB job as a freshman in 2022. He threw for 1370 yards & 10 touchdowns on the season. The Lions will look to John for leadership and his experience to build on […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Port Allegany ATH Peyton Stiles
June 5, 2023 | Billy Splain
Peyton Stiles WR, RB, LB, DB Port Allegany Class Of 2024 Jersey #3 HT/WT 5’10 180 400 Receiving Yds, 210 Rushing Yds, 55 tackles, 2 KR tds, 2 ints Other sports Track and baseball. I plan to wrestle again in the winter. League All Star Jr Year Twitter @peyton_stiles3 Coach Justin Bienkowski: “Peyton fulfilled all […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Kensington HS WR Nigeir Fisher
June 4, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Nigeir Fisher Kensington via Bodine HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-0 170 CLASS: Sophomore 2026 OTHER SPORTS: Basketball Nigel attends Bodine High School which is a magnet school that focuses on international law and doesn’t offer football. For the 2023 season they are entering a Co-op with Kensington High School which helps the Tigers football numbers. Nigel is set to play […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Annville-Cleona DE/TE Jonathon Shay
June 4, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jonathon Shay DE/TE Annville Cleona Class Of 2025 JeRsey #41 HT/WT 6’2″/200 2022 season Rushing 20/159/8.0avg 1td Receiving 9/293/31avg 4td Defense 102tckl/13tfl/8sacks/1int/1blockxp/1block punt Other sports Basketball and track AA 2nd team all state DE LL/berks section and all county 1st team DE All county 2nd team TE All section hon. Mention athlete LL/berks lineman of […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Upper Merion K/P Cyrus Palladino
June 4, 2023 | Billy Splain
Cyrus Palladino Kicker/Punter Upper Merion Class Of 2024 Jersey #18 HT/WT5’ 8” 167lbs 1/1 fg (28y) and 27/32 pats (3 blocked) All conference 2nd team (2021+2022) Twitter @cyrus_palladino “Varsity kicker since freshman year; Kohl’s 4.5 star rating and #76 nationally in the country; work ethic is second to none; talent has always been there, we […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Berks Catholic LB Connor Pennington
June 4, 2023 | Billy Splain
Connor Pennington OLB, LS Berks Catholic Class Of 2024 positions you play Jersey #15 HT/WT 5’11 / 175 All County 2nd Team OLB Twitter @Cmpenningyon_ Coach Keeley says Connor is a “returning starter at OLB. Great in the weight room. The year of experience will be huge”. LET’S GET TO KNOW CONNOR Why do you […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Parkland QB Luke Spang
June 3, 2023 | Billy Splain
Luke Spang Qb Parkland Class Of 2024 Jersey #7 HT/WT 6’1 185 Other sports Basketball Twitter @LukeSpang7 Entering his third year as Starting QB, Luke is also a starter on District Champion Basketball Team. 132/210 – 63% 2092 Passing Yards 18 Passing TDs 300 Rushing Yards 5 Rushing TDs 4.0 GPA LET’S GET TO KNOW […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Bald Eagle Area QB Carson Nagle
June 3, 2023 | Billy Splain
Carson Nagle QB Bald Eagle Area Class Of 2025 Jersey #9 HT/WT 5’11/195 4,850 career passing yards, 48 TDs Other sports Baseball 2x All Conference QB Twitter @CarsonNagle Incoming junior for BEA has thrown for 4,850 yards. Solid in the pocket, Carson was much improved over his freshman season last year. With a strong summer […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Keystone Oaks lineman Ryan Hazlett
June 3, 2023 | Billy Splain
Ryan Hazlett OL,DL Keystone Oaks Class Of 2024 Jersey #55 HT/WT 6’2 235 lbs Other sports Baseball All Conference Honorable Mention Twitter @hazlett5_ryan Coach Steve McCormick “Leader on line, great feet and hands, has played TE for us in a pinch. Leader, hard worker, dedicated, missed family vacation for workouts”. LET’S GET TO KNOW RYAN […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Marian Catholic OL/DL James Rodino
June 3, 2023 | Daniel Reed
James Rodino Marian Catholic Colts Class Of: 2024 Position(s): OL/DL Jersey Number: 59 Ht: 6’3 – Wt: 220lbs Other Sports: Basketball, Track, Baseball, and Wrestling Notable Awards or Recognitions: All-EPA Honorable Mention DT Times News All Star DL Standard Speaker Honorable Mention DL North 2nd Team DL, OFFER SHEET: None at the moment Twitter: @JaRodino05 […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know West Perry QB Marcus Quaker
June 2, 2023 | Billy Splain
Marcus Quaker QB, Punter West Perry Class Of 2024 Jersey #13 HT/WT 5’11” Junior Szn- 45 total Td’s, 3261 Total yards, 2021 passing, 124 rushing Other sports Track and Field, Basketball MVP multiple times in track and football, many other awards Twitter @Marcus_Quaker Coach Bob Boden says “Mark is a tremendous athlete. He is one […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Beaver kicker Evan Baker
June 2, 2023 | Billy Splain
Evan Baker Kicker/Punter Beaver Area Class Of 2024 positions you play Jersey # 13 HT/WT 6’3 170 37/40 on PAT, 6/7 on FG, 6 Touchbacks Other sports Basketball and Soccer 1st team all conference kicker, 2nd team all conference punter Twitter @Evan_baker13 Coach Cort Rowse says Evan is a “Big strong athlete with a great […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Bangor QB/WR/S Gregory Campbell
June 2, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Player Name: Gregory Campbell School: Bangor Area Slaters Class Of: 2024 Position(s): Quarterback, Wide Receiver and Safety GPA: 4.45 Jersey Number: 13 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 170lbs Other Sports: Baseball Twitter: @greg_camp13 _________________________ Words from the Coach: “Greg is an intense, physical defensive back who can play varied coverages and gets downhill to stop run […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Honesdale LB Bradley Bibalo
June 2, 2023 | Billy Splain
Bradley Bibalo OLB/MLB Honesdale Class Of 2025 Jersey #27 HT/WT 5’7 180lbs 45 total tackles Rookie of the year Twitter @BradleyBibalo Paul Russick says Bradley”Started all 11 games at outside linebacker as a sophomore. Will be making the transition inside this year. Bradley has been putting in the work in the weightroom to be the […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Union quarterback Braylon Thomas
June 1, 2023 | Billy Splain
Braylon Thomas Quarterback punter Union Class Of 2024 Jersey #2 HT/WT 6’1 180 1645 rushing touchdowns 1310 passing yards 33 total tds Other sports Basketball All state quarterback Twitter @Amazingbraytho Coach Kim Niedbala says Braylon is a “talented athlete that is learning how to play the game of Football at multiple positions”. His play last […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know BECAHI Lineman Sammy Ayache
June 1, 2023 | Billy Splain
Sammy Ayache Offensive tackle and Defensive tackle Bethlehem Catholic Class Of 2024 Jersey #64 HT/WT6’4 275 Only 1 sack allowed last season Twitter @sammyaya5 Sammy is a stud O/D lineman. He has the potential to play Division 1 football. He is an excellent student and leader on the team. He is the perfect senior to […]
