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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know West Philadelphia HS OT/DT Jabril Holmes
April 18, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Jabril Holmes Right Tackle West Philadelphia Class Of 2024 positions you play Jersey #70 HT/WT 6’5 275 53 Pancakes Other sports Basketball for fun All pub honorable mention Twitter @swp_snagz Coach Bubb states that Jabril doesn’t talk much at practice but he plays loud. You can hear him hitting every play. With his size he […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Manheim Central Running back Brycen Armold
April 18, 2023 | Billy Splain
Brycen Armold Running back Manheim Central Class Of 2024 Jersey #10 HT/WT 5’7 185 2,226 rushing yards 34 tds LL Section 2 back of the year, Lititz Lion club section 2 player of the year, Big 25 LL Rb Twitter @Armoldbrycen He isn’t a big back, but as the saying goes “he plays much larger […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central Columbia DT/OT Kole Hummer
April 18, 2023 | Billy Splain
Kole Hummer DT/OT Central Columbia Class Of 2025 Jersey #57 HT/WT 6’0/245 11 Sacks, 11 TFLs, 3 Forced Fumbles, and 46 Solo Tackles Other sports Track and Field District IIII PHAC DT First Team Twitter @HummerKole This incoming junior is not a huge DT by any means, but he is strong and fast. His ability […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Trinity Hillers lineman Braeden Helmkamp
April 17, 2023 | Billy Splain
Braeden Helmkamp OT/DE Trinity Class Of 2024 Jersey #62 HT/WT 6’5” 265 lbs 80 1/4” wing span 10.25” hands Other sports Baseball All conference PFN All-Academic Twitter @BraedenHelmkamp OFFERS: BUCKNELL, BROWN Head coach Dan Knause says “Braeden is a huge frame with an athletic skillset. He has been a 3 sport athlete and an honors […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Indiana Middle linebacker Isaac Nygren
April 17, 2023 | Billy Splain
Isaac Nygren Middle linebacker Indiana High School Class Of 2024 Jersey #54 HT/WT 6’1 195 2023 season 143 total tackles, 2 ints, 3 blocked field goals. Other sports Basketball 2nd Team All Conference, Scott Zellem MVP Twitter @NygrenIsaac Head Coach Brad Wright says “Isaac will be a 3 year starter at LB and a 2 […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Kennedy Catholic Qb Damian Harrison
April 17, 2023 | Billy Splain
Damian Harrison Qb Kennedy Catholic Class Of 2026 positions you play Jersey #2 HT/WT 6’3 178 Other sports you play Basketball, track Twitter @alilbitofH Head Coach John Reay: “Got his first start last year as a freshman threw for 350 yards 3 Tds. Standing 6’4 this kid will be a star”! LET’S GET TO KNOW […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Daniel Boone LT/DE Jordan Meyer
April 16, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jordan Meyer LT/DE Daniel Boone Class Of 2024 Jersey #71 HT/WT 6’3” 255 Junior year- 29 solo, 10 assists, 2 sacks, 1.5 TFL, 1 FF, 1 FR Other sports Lacrosse, Wrestling Sophomore year- all county defensive line honorable mention Twitter @JordanMeyer71 New Blazer head coach JD Okuniewski says “Jordan is finally the older guy in […]
2023 PFN Profile: Getting to Know Neumann Goretti QB Mekhi Wharton
April 16, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Mekhi Wharton Quarterback Neumann Goretti Height/Weight: 6-5 215 Jersey #: 10 Class: Senior 2024 Awards: All Catholic Honoree Twitter: @mekhi_wharton Coach Albie Crosby says “Mekhi got us to the state title last year. Hes a very big, strong, smart quarterback. Has the prototype body with great vision. He’s a quiet leader and the team gained a lot […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Damian Tyminski(WR/S)-Pen Argyl Green Knights
April 16, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Player Name: Damian Tyminski School: Pen Argyl Green Knights Class Of: 2024 Position(s): WR/S Jersey Number: 3 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 205lbs Other Sports: Basketball Notable Awards or Recognitions: PA Writers All-State WR Eastern PA Football 1st Team WR 1st Team All-League WR Offer Sheet: 0 currently, it’s going to get exciting over the summer! […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Mason Semmel(TE)-Hamburg Hawks
April 15, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Player Name: Mason Semmel School: Hamburg Area Hawks Class Of: 2024 Position(s): TE Jersey Number: 2 Ht: 6’3 – Wt: 220lbs Other Sports: Wrestling, Track Notable Awards or Recognitions: Team MVP, Lancaster Lebanon First Team Defense, Second Team Offense OFFER SHEET: None at the moment Twitter: @2semmel WORDS FROM THE COACH: “Mason is a dynamic […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Perkiomen Valley Lineman Cole Euker
April 15, 2023 | Billy Splain
Cole Euker OL/DL Perkiomen Valley Class Of 2025 Jersey #77 HT/WT 6’3 260 46 total tackles Other sports Wrestling, Track 1st Team All Liberty Offensive Line and Defensive line, Two way player of the year, Mercury 1st team All area Offensive Line Twitter @ColeEuker Cole Euker is a solid player on both sides of the […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Burrell RB/S Devin Beattie
April 14, 2023 | Billy Splain
Devin Beattie RB/S Burrell High School Class Of 2024 Jersey #11 HT/WT 6’0/185 1444 Yards/18 tds Other sports Track Twitter @devin_beattie20 Comments from HC Shawn Liotta: “Outstanding player who will be counted on to be a key factor and leader for us in 2023. Led our team in rushing and scoring in 2022 and set […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Upper Merion DE/TE/FB Mike Scavello
April 14, 2023 | Billy Splain
Mike Scavello Defensive end, Tight end and fullback Upper Merion Class Of 2024 Jersey #9 HT/WT 6’1 210 This past season averaged 6 to 7 tackles a game at defensive end, led team in sacks and was second in tackles Other sports lacrosse second team defensive player for pac Twitter @Mike_Scavello7 Comments from Head Coach […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Perkiomen Valley OLB/TE Robbie Sturges.
April 13, 2023 | Xavier Johnson
Robbie Sturges OLB/TE Perkiomen Valley Class Of 2024 Jersey #4 HT/WT 6′ 2″ 205 Other sports: Lacrosse 1st Team All-Liberty both ways Twitter @robbiesturges30 As someone who got to watch Robbie play in the district 1 6A championship game, I can say that he is a phenomenal athlete playing both ways. After coming up short […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Evan Karenda(K/CB)-Pine Grove Area
April 13, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Player Name: Evan Karenda School: Pine Grove Area Cardinals Class Of: 2024 Position(s): K/CB Jersey Number: 5 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 175lbs Other Sports: Baseball Notable Awards/Recognitions: 3rd place Schuylkill County Specialist, 4.0 GPA, Class President Twitter: @EvanKarenda COACHES COMMENTS: “Evan finished his first year as a full-time football player after competing as a soccer […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know McDowell LB/LT Aidan Probst
April 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
Aidan Probst Left Tackle and Linebacker McDowell Class Of 2024 Jersey #58 HT/WT 6’4/225 GPA 4.367 280lb bench, 270lb Hang Clean, 390lb squat, 1320 SAT Other sports: Club and Varsity Volleyball Varsity letters for football sophomore year to present, varsity letters for volleyball freshman year to present, scholar athlete award sophomore and Jr year for […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Penn Hills QB Julian Dugger
April 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
Julian Dugger QB Penn Hills Class Of 2024 Jersey #2 HT/WT6’4 200 Other sports: Basketball, Track First team all conference Twitter @Julesdugger02 OFFERS: Pitt, Toledo, UMass, Howard Julian Dugger is poised for his best year of four. Last season he threw for 1,341 yards with 11 tds. He’s got a good eye for the field […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Matt Sieg, QB/S, Fort Cherry
April 11, 2023 | Billy Splain
Matt Sieg QB/S Fort Cherry Class Of 2026 Jersey #3 HT/WT 6’1”/175 1221 Yards Passing 1982 Yards Rushing 44 Touchdowns Other sports Basketball, Baseball, and Track Black Hills Conference Offensive MVP First Team All-Conference Athlete First Team All-Conference DB Twitter @matt_sieg Head Coach Tanner Garry says “Matt is a phenomenal athlete who could play any […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know South Western lineman Jeremy Carter
April 11, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jeremy Carter OL/DL South Western High School Class Of 2024 positions you play Jersey #71 HT/WT 6’2 240 3 year Varsity starter Other sports you play: I played baseball last season, but I couldn’t this year because I tore my ACL during the season last year. During sophomore season YAIAA division One Honorable Mention Offensive […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Imhotep QB Mikal Davis Jr.
April 10, 2023 | Billy Splain
Mikal Davis Jr. QB Imhotep Charter High School Class of 2024 Jersey #12 HT/WT 6’0/205 lbs 2000 Passing Yards 500 Rushing Yards Clubs: Imhotep Stem Ambassador District 5 All-Public Football Team Twitter: @kelldavis12 What made you want to play Football? I loved the sport ever since I was born and also because of my Big […]
PFN Player Profile: Matt Sklarosky Crestwood
April 10, 2023 | John Kotsko
Matt Sklarosky WR/DB Crestwood Class of 2024 6’0″ 150 Other Sports: Basketball and Lacrosse Crestwood head coach Ryan Arcangeli says “All Matt needed was an opportunity his junior year. When it came, he took full advantage. This game changer defensively took our team to new heights and was a key part to our playoff success. […]
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 […]
