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August 2020

 

2020 Player Profile: Sean Mackinder – Valley View @Mackinder29 @VVCougars

August 25, 2020  |  

  Sean Mackinder Valley View Class of: 2022 WR/DB Jersey # 29 Ht: 5’11 Wt: 155 Other sports: Basketball Awards: FBU Top Gun WR in 2017 and 2018 Twitter: @Mackinder29 Why do you play football? I love the competitive nature and physicality. My family are all huge football fans so I have been playing since […]

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2020 Player Profile: Ryan Waters – Downingtown West @ryan_waters7 @FootballDwest @Whippetfootball

August 25, 2020  |  

Ryan Waters Downingtown West Class of: 2022 RB/OLB Jersey # 7 Ht: 6’0 Wt: 200 2019 stats:  53 Tackles, 3 sacks, 5 Tackles for Loss and 2 Fumble recoveries Other sports: Weight lifting Awards: 2019 All Chesmont LB, 2020 Pre-Season all-state defense Twitter @ryan_waters7 Why do you play football? Ryan: For my teammates. Who is […]

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2020 Player Profile: Zach Dlugos – Greensburg Central Catholic @DlugosZach @GCCHSFootball

August 25, 2020  |  

Zach Dlugos Greensburg Central Catholic Class of: 2021 OLB/SS/RB/ATH Jersey # 32 Ht: 5’10 Wt: 185 Awards: Three-year all-conference Other sports: Basketball and track Twitter: @DlugosZach Amherst College Commit Why do you play football? Zach: Football forms relationships that aren’t made in any other sport. It’s going through war with your teammates and it creates […]

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2020 Player Profile: Nick Beitel – Ligonier Valley @nbeitel @LVRamsFootball

August 24, 2020  |  

Nick Beitel  Ligonier Valley High School  Class of: 2022  RB/DB Jersey # 5  Ht: 5’7 Wt: 175  2019 Stats: Offense: 55 carries 642 yards 12 Touchdowns Defensive- 35 tackles 4 Ints. 6 passes defended 2 forced fumble Awards: 2nd Team Tribune-Democrat all area DB Indiana Gazette all-area honorable mention Other sports: Baseball Twitter: @nbeitel5  Why […]

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2020 Player Profile: Chas Mrlack – Monessen @chas_money_3 Ready @Greyhounds_FB @SSwope_Sr

August 24, 2020  |  

Chas Mrlack Monessen Class of: 2021 Kicker/ WR Jersey # 7 Ht: 6’0 Wt: 180  Other sports: Soccer, basketball, track Twitter @chas_money_3 Why do you play football? Chas: I fell in love with the game once I started kicking my sophomore season. Who is your favorite sports star and why? Chas: Russel Wilson, he’s a […]

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2020 Player Profile: Jacob Feese, Line Mountain @JacobFeese @bryce_herb6 @HFeese @linemtsd

August 23, 2020  |  

Jacob Feese Line Mountain QB / DE Jersey # 11 HT/WT 6’0″ 195 2019 stats 1000 Yard rusher Other sports: Wrestling 1st Team Tri-Valley League Versatility Back Twitter @JacobFeese Why do you play football? Because I live the sport Who is your favorite sports star and why? TJ Watt because of the way he plays […]

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2020 Player Profile: Baine Seilhamer – Glendale @22Bseilhamer @Glendalevikings @GlendaleVkingFB

August 23, 2020  |  

Baine Seilhamer  Year: 2021  Glendale High School  WR/CB  Jersey #22  Ht: 6’0 Wt: 175  Other sports: Wrestling  Twitter: @22Bseilhamer Why do you play football?  Baine: I play football because I love everything about the sport. What has been your best memory from football so far?  Baine: Beating southern Huntington on my birthday has to be […]

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2020 Player Profile: T.J. Wagner, Nativity B.V.M @TJWagner9 @coachmason4 @nbvmathletics

August 23, 2020  |  

T.J. Wagner Nativity B.V.M TE DE LS Jersey # 81 HT/WT * 6’6” 215 2019 Stats: 74 tackles led the team Twitter @TJWagner9 2019 class 1a all eastern/PAfootball Honorable mention 2019 Eastern/PA football Bronze team 2018 Eastern/PA football Bronze team Why do you play football? I used to play soccer when I was little. Played […]

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2020 Player Profile: Andrew Fuller – Susquehannock @Affuller06 @SuskyFootball @WarriorsSHS

August 22, 2020  |  

Andrew Fuller  Susquehannock High School  Class of: 2021  WR/DB  Jersey # 1  Ht: 6’0 Wt: 165  Other sports: Wrestling  Twitter: @Affuller06  Why do you play football? So I can prove to everyone that I am the best athlete at whatever sport you put me in and at any position. I have more talent than any […]

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2020 PFN Player Preview: Trent Cavanaugh, Bentworth, @PABackyard @TrentCav30 @BentworthHigh

August 22, 2020  |  

Trent Cavanaugh Bentworth Class of 2021 Position(s): RB, LB Height: 5’10” Weight: 200 Twitter: @TrentCav30 Why did you choose football? I chose football because when I was little, I always wanted to grow up to be just like my dad. So one day I asked him if he played football when he was young and […]

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2020 Player Profile: Stephen Ripka – Penns Valley @StephenRipka

August 22, 2020  |  

Stephen Ripka  Year: 2021  Penns Valley Area High School  WR/DB  Jersey #: 24  Ht: 6’2 Wt: 180  Other Sports: Basketball  2019 Stats: 32 catches 718 yards and 12 touchdowns Awards: 1st team all-conference specialist and second-team receiver. Twitter: @StephenRipka Why do you play football? I play football because I think it’s fun and it’s a […]

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2020 Player Profile: Scott Cummings – West Chester East @scottcummings_8 @WCEastFootball

August 21, 2020  |  

Scott Cummings  Year: 2021  West Chester East High School  TE/DE Jersey # 8  Ht: 6’5 Wt: 245 Other sports: Basketball  Why do you play football?  Scott: I play football because it’s very competitive and such a team sport. Football has given me my best friends and great role models. What has been your best memory […]

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2020 Player Profile: Gabe Davis – Minersville @GabeDavis1042 @MinersFB @shayne_schafer

August 21, 2020  |  

Gabe Davis Year: 2021 Minersville Area Junior/Senior High School WR/DB Jersey # 10 Ht: 6’2 Wt: 185 2019 Stats: 65 catches 1,041 yards and 10 touchdowns Awards: PA Football Writers AA All-State First Team WR, PA Football News Coaches Select AA All-State Second Team WR, easternrpafootball.com AA All-state First Team WR, Schuylkill League Football All-league […]

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2020 Player Profile: Dade Splain – Williamsport @DadeSplain @CoachMcCabeOL @CoachChuckCrews @Millionaire_FB

August 21, 2020  |  

Dade Splain Williamsport Area High School Class of: 2022 Defensive Tackle/Center Jersey # 52 Ht: 6’4Wt: 260  6’4  Other sports: Wrestling and track Awards: 9th grade MVP Twitter @DadeSplaini Why do you play football? Dade: Because of the discipline, teamwork, and toughness that you gain by playing it. Who is your favorite sports star and […]

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2020 Player Profile: Tyson Brophy, Trinity Hillers @trinitystc @TysonBrophy @Trinity_Hillers

August 20, 2020  |  

Tyson Brophy 2021 Trinity Defensive Tackle / Offensive Guard Jersey #54 Ht- 6’1” Wt- 270 Other Sports: Wrestling- (2x WPIAL Qualifier) 1st Team All Conference DT, Observer-Reporter All District DT, Bill Fralic Award Nominee, Trinity Defensive Player of the Year. Why do you play football? I love the team aspect of football. I also wrestle […]

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2020 PFN Player Profile: Manny Allen, Pottsgrove @Manny62Allen @PGFalconsFB

August 20, 2020  |  

  Emmanuel “Manny” Allen Pottsgrove High School Height: 6’1” Weight: 245 Position(s): left guard/nose guard Twitter: @Manny62Allen Potential Major in College: Physical Science / Forensics What made you choose football? I chose football because of my father who played and my Aunt Kim’s love of the game. What’s your favorite football memory? Getting an interception […]

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2020 PFN PLAYER PROFILE: CLAUDE GODINEAUX, CEDAR CLIFF @CedarCliff_AD @claudegodineux

August 20, 2020  |  

Claude Godineaux Cedar Cliff High School 2022 Height: 6’2″ Weight: 305 Position: OT/DT Twitter: @claudegodineux Your nickname, if you have one you’d like to share: Roast Siblings (# brothers and # sisters): 2 brothers College Major (if decided): not sure yet Favorite subject in school: science Any team goals for the upcoming 2020 football season: […]

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2020 Player Profile: Zavier Atkins – St. Joseph’s Prep @zavieratkins18 @SJPREP @SJPrep_Football @SJPrep_Sports

August 19, 2020  |  

Zavier Atkins Year: 2021 St. Joseph’s Preparatory School DB/P/ATH Jersey # 18  Ht: 5’10 Wt: 190 Other Sports: Track Why do you play football?  Zavier: I play football because it provides me with an opportunity to set up my future meaning get to college for free so I can get a great education and my […]

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2020 Player Profile: Davey Loyd – Hershey High @LoydDavey @HersheyFootball

August 19, 2020  |  

Davey Loyd  Hershey High School  Class of: 2021  WR/DB  Ht: 6’0 Wt: 180  Jersey # 6  2019 Stats: 750 receiving yards and 50 receptions.  Awards: first team all preseason for mid-Penn, 2nd team all mid-Penn in 2020, both for offense Other sports: Basketball and volleyball  Twitter: @LoydDavey  Who is your favorite sports star and why? Davey: […]

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Klayton willoughby Mount Union @klayton09562843 @RTurnerBigWhite

August 19, 2020  |  

  Klayton willoughby Mount Union 2021 Rb/lb Jersey # 36 HT/WT  5”9 190 Other sports you play Baseball Defensive mvp Twitter @klayton09562843 Why do you play football? Being with my team and I love to hit Who is your favorite sports star and why? Jerome bettis because that’s why I wear 36 Do you have […]

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2020 PFN Player Previews: Kole Tarary, Kennedy Catholic @KC_Football_ @KCPrideWatcher @nctapoutman23 @Kole458

August 18, 2020  |  

Kole Tarary Kennedy Catholic High School Class of 2022 Head Coach: Joe Harvey Position: FB/DE Height: 6′ 0″ Weight: 205lbs 40 Yard Dash: 4.85 5-10-5 Shuttle 4.48 Bench Press 305lbs Squat 385lbs Broad Jump 8’7″ Q&A What made you choose football? That’s a simple question. It runs in the bloodline.  What’s your favorite football memory? […]

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2020 Player Profile: Darin Harman – Huntingdon @DHarman_22 @BearcatFootbal2 @HAHS_Athletics

August 18, 2020  |  

Darin Harman Year: 2021  Huntingdon Area High School  QB/WR/FS  Jersey # 88  Ht: 6’1 Wt: 205  Other sports: Basketball and volleyball  Twitter: @DHarman_22 Why do you play football?  Darin: I play football to hopefully help me with my education after high school. What has been your best memory from football so far?  Darin: Best football […]

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2020 Player Profile: Noah Segal – Boyertown @NoahSegal7 @BashAthletics @BashfootballC

August 18, 2020  |  

Noah Segal  Year: 2021  Boyertown Area School District  QB/LB  Jersey # 16  Ht: 6’0 Wt: 185  Other sports: Dek Hockey  Twitter: @NoahSegal7  Why do you play football?  Noah: I play football because I have always loved the game since I can remember, and I have been loving playing the game since first grade. The teamwork […]

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2020 Player Profile: Josh Fulton Biglerville @Joshmfulton @BiglervilleHS @bgraham_bhs @UpperAdams

August 17, 2020  |  

Josh Fulton (photo via www.mccuskermedia.com) Biglerville  Running back and inside line side linebacker Jersey # 40 HT/WT 5’9” 220 4.7 40 yard dash 4.5 5-10-5Other sports you play Wrestling and lacrosse Have you won any awards? Gametime pa all star list All county offense and defense Twitter @Joshmfulton Why do you play football? I play […]

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2020 Player Profile: Nate Dlugos – Greensburg Central Catholic @DlugosNate @GCCHSFootball

August 17, 2020  |  

Nate Dlugos  Year: 2023  Greensburg Central Catholic High School  Jersey # 6  QB/FS/ATH  Ht: 6’1 Wt: 170  Other Sports: Track and Basketball  Twitter: @DlugosNate  Why do you play football?  I play football because it is something that I have always enjoyed doing, and it teaches things that will be used in our daily life. You […]

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