Player Previews
May 2023
2026 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Troy RB/LB Clayton Smith
May 3, 2023 | Billy Splain
Clayton Smith Rb, OLB Troy Class Of 2024 Jersey #7 HT/WT 5’8 185lbs 2022 football season- 9ypc 22td 1410 total yards Other sports Baseball, Track 2022 offensive player of the year, first team region offense Twitter @Clayton7Smith Coach Smith: “Clayton is a four year varsity player . One of district 4 leading rushers. Averages 10 […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Northeast CB/WR Dymere Durham
May 2, 2023 | Noah Stomsky
Dymere Durham CB/WR Northeast High School 2025 Jersey #3 HT/WT 6’0/165 Lbs Other Sports: Track and Field Twitter: @Dymere Durham “Dymere has been working extremely hard to turn some heads during his ever-important junior year. At first glance, he looks skinny but he is pound for pound one of the strongest guys in our program […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central Mountain TE/DE/P Ashton Bennett
May 2, 2023 | Billy Splain
Ashton Bennett TE/DE/P Central Mountain Class Of 2024 positions you play Jersey # 60 HT/WT 6’3 215 6 Games Played Due to Injury 14 Tackles, 13 solo, 3 sacks. 29 Punts, 1029 Total yards, 35.5 Average, 50 Long. Other sports Baseball Have you won any awards? 2nd Team, Express and Sun gazette Punter. Honorable Mention […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Notre Dame-GP Crusaders Josh Ludlow(WR/DB/RB/P)
May 2, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Player Name: Josh Ludlow School: Notre Dame Green-Pond Crusaders Class Of: 2024 Position(s): WR/DB/RB/P Jersey Number: 5 Ht: 5’9 – Wt: 160lbs Other Sports: Volleyball and Wrestling Notable Awards or Recognitions: 2022 Colonial Schuylkill League 2nd Team ATH 3A All Eastern PA Football 2nd Team Offensive Specialist Team Co-MVP Overall Player of the Game multiple […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Malvern Prep DT Philip Tabasso
May 1, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Philip Tabasso Malvern Prep Height/Weight: 6-2 285 Jersey: #71 Class: Senior 2024 Awards/Accolades: All Inter-Ac Honoree (Football) & All-State Honoree (Wrestling) Other Sports: Wrestling Twitter: @TabassoPhilip Head Coach Dave Gueriera describes Philip as “a relentless defender. who eats space up at NG with outstanding strength and toughness. Occupies double teams at the line of scrimmage and can probably […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Canton Warriors Michael Davis(RB/DE/P)
May 1, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Player Name: Michael Davis School: Canton Class Of: 2024 Position(s): RB/DE/P Jersey Number: 20 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 200lbs Other Sports: Wrestling and Baseball Notable Awards or Recognitions: 2nd Team All State Punter Twitter: @M1chealdavis999 ____________________________ Words from the Coach: “Michael is a big strong player. He has anchored our defense the last couple of […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Garnet Valley linebacker Logan Hamilton
May 1, 2023 | Billy Splain
Logan Hamilton Middle linebacker Garnet Valley High School Class Of 2024 Jersey #25 HT/WT 6’1 195 85 Tackles, 7 TFL, 2 FF, 1 INT. Other sportsBaseball All Delco honorable mention, All Central League honorable mention. Twitter @logan_Hamilton2 Logan Hamilton isn’t afraid of contact. But it’s his ability to make the opponent miss on his way […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Kensington Tigers WR/CB Noah Santana
April 30, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Name: Noah Santana Height/Weight: 5-8 130 Position: Wide Receiver / Cornerback Jersey #: 8 Class: Senior 2024 Twitter: @M8ch_ Noah returns to the Tigers as a captain in his senior season and will be counted upon heavily as Kensington will utilize him in the starting line up at both slot receiver & cornerback. The Tigers this season will […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Monessen RB/DB TyVaughn Kershaw
April 30, 2023 | Billy Splain
Photo MonValley Independent TyVaughn Kershaw Rb Slot Db Monessen Class Of 2026 Jersey #1 HT/WT 5’8 180 Other sports Basketball track Twitter @KershawTyy When TyVaughn took his first varsity snap at running back Coach Wade Brown knew he had something special. Kershaw went on to rush for over 1,300 yards in 2022. His quick burst […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Brookville OL/LB Jack Knapp
April 30, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jack Knapp ILB, OL Brookville Class Of 2024 Jersey #58 HT/WT 6’ 200 100 tackles junior year, 14 tfl, 2 sacks Other sports Basketball District 9 first team all conference ILB Twitter @JackKnapp24 New head coach Gabe Bowley is impressed already. “Jack Knapp is going to be a senior OL and Middle Linebacker for […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Landon Beckowski(LB/RB)-Saucon Valley Panthers
April 29, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Player Name: Landon Beckowski School: Saucon Valley Panthers Class Of: 2024 Position(s): LB/RB Jersey Number: 24 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 185lbs Other Sports: Wrestling, Baseball Notable Awards or Recognitions: None at the moment Offer Sheet: N/A Twitter: @24beckowski_L ____________________________ Words from the Coach: “Landon had 66 tackles last season as a Junior. He is a […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know West Catholic (SS/CB/OLB) JayVon Story
April 29, 2023 | Noah Stomsky
JayVon Story 2024 West Catholic Prep SS/CB/OLB Jersey #13 HT/WT 5’11/162 Lbs Other Sports: Track and Field Twitter: @vonstory13 “JayVon is the x factor coming into the season and we expect to see a huge jump in production from him. He played a hybrid LB/SS in last year’s defense showing the ability to play in […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Berks Catholic QB William Hess
April 29, 2023 | Billy Splain
William Hess Quarterback Berks Catholic high school Class Of 2024 Jersey # 5 HT/WT 5’6, 165 Other sports Baseball All- academic team for Berks County/Lancaster Lebanon league/ Pa football news. Eastern conference champions Twitter @William_5Hess Why do you play football? I play football for the brotherhood that’s made from the long summer days in the […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Montoursville DT/TE Evan Bloom
April 29, 2023 | Billy Splain
Evan Bloom DT/TE Montoursville Class Of 2024 Jersey #81 HT/WT 5’10 200 Last season 63 tackles. Had the most tackle for Loss on the team. Other sports Wrestling Twitter @EBloom81 Head Coach Joe Hanna says “Evan is one of the leaders on our defensive line. He had 64 total tackles (13 for loss) and 2 […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Westmont Hilltop lineman Blake Weslager
April 28, 2023 | Billy Splain
Blake Weslager OG/MLB/DT Westmont Hilltop Class Of 2024 Jersey #67 HT/WT 6’2 250 Other sports Basketball Baseball Tennis and Track 2x All Conference Guard Twitter @WeslagerBlake When you’re a lineman with Westmont you have to be several things: nimble, strong, quick and athletic. Blake checks all those boxes, plus, he’s usually one of the bigger […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Wyoming Area RB/LB Aaron Crossley
April 28, 2023 | Billy Splain
Aaron Crossley RB/LB Wyoming Area Class Of 2024 Jersey #5 HT/WT 5’10” 205 2115 rushing yards 26 total TDs 9.5 YPC Other sports Track & field wrestling 2022 Max Preps PA HS Athlete of the Week 2022 All Eastern PA Football-2nd Team-RB 2022 Citizens Voice WVC All-Star-RB/LB 2022 Times Leader All WVC–1st Team-RB 2022 NPF […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Grove City WR Gavin Lutz
April 28, 2023 | Billy Splain
Gavin Lutz WR/DB Grove City Class Of 2024 Jersey #1 HT/WT 6’0 165 136 catches (5th all time in county) 1632 rec yards, 15 td, and 7 int. Other sports Basketball Jim Kelly Rookie player of the year, 2nd Team All State WR, 1st Team All State DB Twitter @lutz_gavin If teams aren’t looking to […]
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 […]
