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August 2020

 

2020 PFN Player Previews: Casey Smith, Habor Creek @HCSDAthletics @HarborCreek_FB

August 8, 2020  |  

Casey Smith Harbor Creek High School Class of 2021 Head Coach – Troy Budziszewski Height: 6′ 1″ Weight: 190 Position: QB 2019 Stats: 1226 yards passing, 24 TDs 4 Ints. 41 carries 116 yards, 3 TDs. Q&A What made you choose football? Football was one of the sports that I enjoyed when I was younger, […]

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2020 Player Profile: Cayden Hess, Jersey Shore @CaydenHess1 @shoresports2 @Coach_Hess_

August 8, 2020  |  

Cayden Hess Jersey Shore WR Jersey # 24 HT/WT 6’1, 180 75 catches, 926 yds, 11 tds Other sports you play basketball baseball track Twitter @CaydenHess1 PA Soph Wide Receiver Of The Year, 1st team all state, 1st team all academic   Why do you play football? I love the game, i love to compete, […]

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2020 Player Profile: Evan Niedrowski, Wymissing @ejniedro @WyoFootball @CoachSteveONeil

August 8, 2020  |  

Evan Niedrowski 2021 Wyomissing Middle Linebacker and Fullback Jersey # 44 HT/WT  6’2 235 Other sports you play Track and Field Twitter: @ejniedro Offense: 159 rushes for 841 yards, 16 touchdowns 1 catch for 30 yards and 1 touchdown Defense: 52 tackles, 3 sacks, 2 interceptions, 1 interception return for touchdown 2nd team all league […]

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2020 Player Profile: Dante Denardo, Owen J Roberts @dantedenardo @donna_denardo

August 7, 2020  |  

Dante Denardo WR, CB, KR Owen J. Roberts High School 2021 Jersey #  13 Ht  6’1” Wt  192 lbs 2019 stats: 742 REC Yards, 8 REC TDs, 2 KR TDs, 2 INTs, 1 Pick 6 Other Sports: Wrestling 2019 Offensive MVP, 1st Team All-League Twitter: @dantedenardo Keystonefootballrecruits.com profile: https://keystonefootballrecruits.com/user/dantedenardo/ Why do you play football? I […]

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2020 Player Profile: Caleb Schmitz – Warwick @cschmitz34 @WarwickFB @WarwickWarriors

August 7, 2020  |  

Caleb Schmitz Year: 2021  Warwick High School  WR/DB/LB  Jersey # 34  Ht: 6’4 Wt: 205  Awards: All-state defensive back and all-conference wide receiver and defensive back 2019 Stats: 56 catches for 957 yards and 13 touchdowns with 49 total tackles and four interceptions.  Other sports: Basketball and track Twitter: @cschmitz34  Why do you play football?  […]

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2020 Player Profile: Aaron Collachi – Central Bucks South @aaron_collachi @CBSouthFootball

August 6, 2020  |  

Aaron Collachi  Year: 2021  Central Bucks South High School  OT/OG/DT  Jersey # 66  Ht: 6’4 Wt: 275  Awards: Honorable mention all-league Other sports: Wrestling  Twitter: @aaron_collachi Why do you play football?  Aaron: I play football because it’s a tradition in my family from my older brother and dad. What has been your best memory from […]

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2020 Player Preview: Nathan Witkowsky, McGuffey @NathanWitkowsky McGuffey @NathanWitkowsky @McguffeyFB

August 5, 2020  |  

Nathan Witkowsky McGuffey High School Kicker Class 2021 6’0” 175 lbs Twitter @NathanWitkowsky   1- How long have you been playing football? I’ve been playing football for 2 years. 2-What other sports do you play? I also play soccer, basketball, and tennis. 3- What life lessons has football taught you? Football has taught me self […]

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2020 PFN Player Profile- Jaden Newton, Palisades HS @Pirates_FB @newton_jaden

August 5, 2020  |  

Name: Jaden NewtonSchool: PalisadesClass year: 2022Position: QuarterbackHeight: 6’2Weight: 185 What type of music do you listen to?Rap/Country Who is your favorite non-sports entertainer? Why?Nobody, because I only have sports entertainers. What are you looking forward to most this school year?Being able to compete for championships. How has this pandemic affected your training?It has affected my […]

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2020 Player Profile: Sammy Knipe, State College @sammyknipe @SCoachLintal

August 5, 2020  |  

Sammy Knipe State College S, LB, Punter, Returner, WR, TE Jersey # 7 HT/WT 100 tackles as a sophomore (I am 6’1″, 220, I couldn’t enter it on the previous one) Other sports you play Track & Field, Lacrosse Twitter @sammyknipe 2x 1st Team All-State Safety, 1st Team All Conference   Why do you play […]

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2020 Player Profile: Dylan Dietz, North Schuylkill @DDietz_ @NSAthletics1 @nsspartansfball

August 4, 2020  |  

Dylan dietz North Schuylkill Wr/Fs/Rb/K/P Jersey # 19 HT/WT  5’10 175 Lead team in receptions and interceptions Other sports you play Baseball Schuylkill league div 1. All league team on defense. Defensive back SCFCA North second team defense 2019 republican herald 2nd team defense Twitter @_DDietz Why do you play football? The bond and friendships […]

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2020 Player Preview: Jack Chilson, Tunkhannock @chilzone18 @TunkhannockF

August 4, 2020  |  

  Jack Chilson Tunkhannock  QB/DB Jersey # 7 HT/WT  6’5” 185 2400 yards 21 TDs Other sports you play Basketball, track and field Have you won any awards? WVC All-Star, All-Eastern PA (HM), Offensive Player of the Year (School) Twitter @chilzone18 Why do you play football? I play football for the 8 year old version of […]

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2020 Player Profile: Kevin Pineda – Wissahickon @KevinPineda217 @WissFootball @CoachBFleming

August 3, 2020  |  

Kevin Pineda  Year: 2021  Wissahickon High School  OT/DT  Jersey # 56  Committed to Monmouth Ht: 6’4 Wt: 300  Awards: Second-team all-league, ranked #10 offensive guard in PA, all academic silver team  Why do you play football? Kevin: I play football because I feel that it’s a way out because I wasn’t playing too many sports […]

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2020 Player Profile: Ethan Rossman – Bellefonte @ethan_rossman @RollOnRaiders

August 3, 2020  |  

Ethan Rossman  Year: 2021  Bellefonte High School  QB/LB  Jersey # 18  Ht: 6’4 Wt: 190  Other Sports: Wrestling  2019 Stats: 993 passing yards with 12 touchdowns with 680 yards rushing and 5 touchdowns Twitter: ethan_rossman  Why do you play football? Ethan: I’ve always played football. It’s just a whole different feeling to be out there […]

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2020 Player Profile: Gavin Garcia, Southern Columbia @gavingarcia_ @SoCoTigerSports

August 3, 2020  |  

Gavin Garcia RB / DB Southern Columbia 2022 Height: 5-8 Weight: 180 lbs. Twitter: @gavingarcia_ Siblings: Gaige, Garrett, Grady College Major (if decided): Sports medicine Other sports: Wrestling and track Favorite subject: Wood shop Team goals for 2020: State championship – undefeated season Individual goals for 2020: 3,000 yards rushing Do you have a favorite […]

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2020 Player Profile: Ryan Duell – West Chester East @RyanDuell2021 @WCEastFootball

August 3, 2020  |  

Ryan Duell  Year: 2021  West Chester East High School  QB Jersey # 2  Ht: 6’3 Wt: 205  Other sports: Basketball, javelin  Why do you play football?  Ryan: I play Football as I feel it is the ultimate blend of social/communication skills and athletic ability which makes the game infectious to anyone who plays it. Including […]

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2020 Player Profile: Tyler Bumbarger – Bald Eagle @CoachJNagle

August 3, 2020  |  

Tyler Bumbarger  Year: 2021  Bald Eagle Area High School  Jersey # 7  DE Ht: 5’11 Wt: 220  Other sports: Baseball 2019 Stats: 99 total tackles and 8 sacks  Why do you play football?  Tyler: I play football to have fun and make memories. What has been your best memory from football so far?  Tyler: Winning […]

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2020 Player Profile: Weston Grim – Unionville @weston_grim @HailUnionville @coachclarkuhs

August 2, 2020  |  

Weston Grim  Year: 2021  Unionville High School  RB/ATH/DB/P  Jersey # 25  Ht: 5’11 Wt: 170  Other sports: Rugby and track  Why do you play football?  Weston: I play football because I loved watching my high school team play as a kid and I wanted to be just like the players one day. What has been […]

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2020 Player Profile: Bobby Walchak, Pottsville @bobby_walchak @PAHSathletics @TideStatsMan @mcgeoy11

August 2, 2020  |  

Bobby Walchak RB/OLB/ATH Pottsville Area High School Jersey – #3 Ht – 6’1” Wt – 205lbs. 2019 stats – 113 Tackles, 12 Sacks, 86 carries for 566 yards Other Sports: Track Twitter @bobby_walchak 1st Team All-Eastern PA Defense ATH, Pottsville Republican Rookie of the Year (Sophomore Season), All Academic Gold Team – 3Years, 2nd Team […]

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2020 Player Profile: Crocifisso “Cross” Douglas, Lakeland @Crocifissodoug1 @LHSChiefs

August 2, 2020  |  

Crocifisso “Cross” Douglas 2021 Defensive Tackle; Right Guard; Right Tackle Lakeland Jersey # : 53 Ht : 6’1 Wt : 255 2019 stats: 35 Total Tackles 24 Solo Tackles 9 TFL 1 Sack 1 Forced Fumble 1 Safety Other Sports: None All-Conference 1st Team Defense and All-Conference 1st Team Offense Twitter: @Crocifissodoug1 Why do you […]

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2020 PFN Player Previews: Caelan Bender, Wilmington @smcconahy44 @WilmingtonSD @caelan_bender

August 1, 2020  |  

Caelan Bender Wilmington High School Class of 2021 Head Coach: Brandon Phillian Height: 5′ 10″ Weight: 180lbs Position: QB/DB 2019 season: 1,847 yards of total offense, 32 total TD’s Q&A What made you choose football? My brother played, and so did my father. Also, I enjoy watching college football and the NFL. What’s your favorite […]

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Crestwoods Ryan Petrosky looks to take the Comets to New Levels this Fall @ryanpetrosky3 @CometsFootball2

July 31, 2020  |  

Excitement is high in Mountaintop this summer as Head Coach Ryan Arcangeli returns for his second year at the helm for the Crestwood Comets. Arcangeli will be counting heavily on SR QB-DB Ryan Petrosky to continue his development as a dual threat QB. Many observers expect Petrosky to challenge for MVP honors at the AAAA […]

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2020 PFN Player Previews: Marrick Bauer, Harbor Creek @HarborCreek_FB @MarrickBauer @HCSDAthletics

July 31, 2020  |  

Marrick Bauer Harbor Creek High School Class of 2021 Head Coach: Troy Budziszewski Position: WR/DB/Special Teams/Athlete Height: 6′ 5″ Weight: 177lbs GPA: 3.97/4.06 SAT: 1110 Offers: Slippery Rock, Lake Erie College Honors/AP Classes: (Honor Roll or Merit Honor Roll) 2017-2018: Advanced Alg., Honors Bio., Honors Eng., Honors Spanish 1, Honors World History 2018-2019: Honors Alg. 2, Honors […]

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2020 Player Profile: Alexander Kovach – Cumberland Valley @AlexKovach14 @CVHS_Football

July 30, 2020  |  

Alexander Kovach 2021 Cumberland Valley High School QB/CB Jersey # 6 Ht: 6’0 Wt: 180 Other sports: Track Why do you play football? Alex: I’m able to create bonds with my teammates and I enjoy the competition it brings. What has been your best memory from football so far?  Alex: Driving down the field in […]

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2020 Player Profile: Luke Molden, Council Rock North @LukeMolden @CRN_Football @CRNAthletics

July 30, 2020  |  

Luke Molden 2021 DL/OL/ILB Council Rock North Jersey # 77 Ht – 6’4” Wt – 240LBS Twitter @LukeMolden Why do you play football? I’ve been playing tackle football since 2nd grade (Pop Warner, Middle School, High School) and have always loved it. I love the hitting, brotherhood, difficulty, etc. There is something different about football […]

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2020 Player Profile: Connor Hummer, Hanover Area @Hum33Connor @HArea2020 @Rickey3310

July 30, 2020  |  

2021 MLB/TE Hanover Area Jersey # 33 Ht 6’2” Wt 215 Other Sports: Baseball Twitter: @Hum33Connor 2019 stats: Defense: 116 Total Tackles (49 Solo, 67 Assists), 1 Forced Fumble, 4 Tackles for losses Offense: 21 Receptions for 251 yards, 2 TDs, 10 Rushes for 35 yards. Any awards you’ve won: 2019 NPF 1st Team WVC […]

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