Player Previews
August 2021
2021 PFN Player Profile: Steven Kostecky – Tamaqua @kostecky_steven @TASDAthletics1
August 16, 2021 | Billy Splain
Steven Kostecky Tamaqua Class Of 2022 wide receiver and cornerback Jersey # 2 HT/WT 6’3 180 Other sports track and field Twitter @kostecky_steven Why do you play football? I decided to try it out in 6th grade, and fell in love with it very quickly. Who is your favorite sports star and why? Calvin Johnson. […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Brayden Horton – Sayre @ntlathletics @CoachK_Gorman @bhort21 @VanduzerJamie
August 16, 2021 | Billy Splain
Brayden Horton Sayre Class Of 2022 Quarterback Jersey # 2 HT/WT 6’ / 185 31 Total Touchdowns sophomore year Other sports Baseball Baseball Player of the Year, Football and baseball newcomer of the year, All NTL Second team Twitter @bhort21 Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain: The game winning touchdown […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Bradey Schrock – Apollo-Ridge @ApolloRidgeFB @ApolloRidge @SchrockBradey
August 16, 2021 | Billy Splain
Bradey Schrock Apollo-Ridge Class Of 2022 OL-DL Jersey # 57 HT/WT 6ft 280 Other sports: Baseball and basketball First team all conference OL and 1B for baseball Twitter @SchrockBradey Why do you play football? I play football because it was something my family has done forever and I never thought I would love it as […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Tony Villarosa-Owen J. Roberts Wildcats @Tony_villarosa @AthleticsOjr @OJRHS
August 15, 2021 | Billy Splain
Tony Villarosa Owen J Roberts Wildcats Class Of: 2022 Position(s): WR, and DB Jersey#: 7 Ht: 5’8 – Wt: N/A Twitter @Tony_villarosa _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why do you play football? Football is what I could always count on. It was always like a backbone, for whenever I felt down or hopeless I could go to the field and […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Jaon Phillips-Sharon Tigers @Jaonphillips7 @JasonMac37 @SharonHighOC
August 15, 2021 | Billy Splain
Jaon Phillips Sharon Tigers Class Of:L 2022 Position(s): WR, FS Jersey#: 7 Ht: 5”10 – Wt: 140 Other Sports: Basketball Twitter @Jaonphillips7 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why do you play football? Because it’s my favorite sport and my favorite thing to do. Who is your favorite sports star and why? Odell Beckham, because he has the best hands in […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Eric Booher-Karns City Gremlins @Ericbooher4 @KC_GremlinFball
August 15, 2021 | Billy Splain
Eric Booher Karns City Gremlins Class Of: 2023 Position(s): QB Jersey#: 7 Ht: 6”1 – Wt: 200 Stats You’d like to Share: 850 passing yards, 4 INTS Other Sports: Basketball and Baseball Awards: Player of the Week for District 9 Twitter @Ericbooher4 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why do you play football? The competition and adrenaline is the key reason. […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Stephen Scourtis-State College Little Lions @SScourtis88 @SCoachLintal @scasdathletics @statehighfball
August 15, 2021 | Billy Splain
Stephen Scourtis State College Little Lions Class Of: 2023 Position(s): DE/TE Jersey#: 88 Ht: 6’3 – Wt: 230 Other Sports: Basketball and Lacrosse Awards: 2020 All Academic Gold Team Twitter: @SScourtis88 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why do you play football? I play football because I love the game, it challenges me to be the best version of myself, and […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Chase Barlow-Strath Haven Panthers @ChaseBarlow12 @CoachKClancy @SHHSPanthers @Havenfootball @sh_football83
August 15, 2021 | Billy Splain
Photo Pete Bannan/MediaNews Group Chase Barlow Strath Haven Panthers Class Of: 2022 Position(s): HB/OLB/FS Jersey#: 24 Ht: 5’11 – Wt: 185 Other Sports: Wrestling Awards: 3x PIAA Wrestling State Qualifier 2021 State Medalist Sportsmanship Award Twitter: @ChaseBarlow12 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why do you play football? Love the all aspects sport. What are your goals for this coming season? […]
2021 PFN Player Preview: Nate Holt-Unionville Longhorns @NateHolt9 @coachclarkuhs @goUathletics
August 14, 2021 | Billy Splain
Nate Holt Unionville Longhorns Class Of: 2022 Position(s): DE/TE Jersey#: 1 Ht: 6’5 – Wt: 240 Twitter @NateHolt9 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why do you play football? For the love of the game, and for the opportunities that it provides me with. Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain: My favorite play was against Rustin […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Cameron Carlin-Tri Valley Bulldogs @TVAthleticDept @trivalleydawgs
August 14, 2021 | Daniel Reed
Cameron Carlin Tri Valley Bulldogs Class Of: 2022 GPA: 2.5 Jersey#: 55 Position(s): DT/OG Ht: 6’3 – Wt: 280 Other Sports: None Awards/Honors: 2020 1st. Team All Schuylkill County Coaches Association at OG Twitter: N/A _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What is the best part about playing football? Being with my team and being able to make memories. What has been […]
2021 PFN Player Preview: Donovan Walker-Aliquippa Quips @djwalker0 @1aliquippa
August 14, 2021 | Billy Splain
Donovan Walker Aliquippa Quips Class Of: 2023 Position(s): WR/S Jersey#: 21 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 160 Stats You’d like to Share: 4 interceptions, and 42 tackles last season Other Sports: Basketball and Track Awards: Honorable Mention in Parkway Conference Twitter @djwalker0 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why do you play football? I been playing since I was 4, I love […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Reece Werner-Central Cambria Red Devils @reecetwerner @CCHSRedDevils @CCRedDevilFball @ShaneMcGregor2
August 14, 2021 | Billy Splain
Reece Werner Central Cambria Red Devils Class Of: 2022 Position(s): Center and Defensive End Jersey#: 74 Ht: 6”2.5 – Wt: 250 Stats You’d like to Share: 6 sacks, 25 solo tackles, 95 total tackles in 20 career starts Other Sports: Baseball Awards: Multiple Player of the Game honors in Football Player of the Year in […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Ray Shreckengost-Redbank Valley Bulldogs @RayShreck24 @Coach_Gold @RVBulldogs
August 14, 2021 | Billy Splain
Ray Shreckengost Redbank Valley Bulldogs Class Of: 2022 Position(s): RB/DT Jersey#: 24 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 200 Other Sports: Wrestling Awards: All Conference Twitter: @RayShreck24 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why do you play football? I love the game ho is your favorite sports star and why? Kevin Durant, he had a rough come up but he made it and […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: AJ Ambrosecchia – North Pocono @aj_ambrosecchia @NorthPoconoSD @studentsofNP
August 13, 2021 | Billy Splain
AJ Ambrosecchia North Pocono Class Of 2022 DE/TE Jersey # 92 HT/WT 195/6’1″ Other sports Track and Field 2020 First Team All-Star Defensive End Twitter @aj_ambrosecchia Why do you play football? I love what I get out of the sport. That includes the friends I’ve gained along the way, the life lessons I’ve gained from […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Derek Berlitz-Southern Columbia Tigers @Derek_Berlitz @SoCoTigerSports @SCATigers
August 13, 2021 | Billy Splain
Derek Berlitz Southern Columbia High School Class Of: 2022 Position(s): DE/TE Jersey#: 87 Ht: 6’2.5 – Wt: 247 Stats You’d like to Share: 60 tackles, 7 Sacks, 11 TFL 15 QB Hurries, 2 Blocked Punts, 1 FF, 1 FR Other Sports: Wrestling Awards: All State 1st Team PA Football Writers Class 2A All State Team […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Ethan Janovich – McGuffey @McguffeyFB @EthanJanovich
August 13, 2021 | Billy Splain
Ethan Janovich McGuffey Class Of 2022 Wide receiver, corner Jersey # 10 HT/WT 5’11/170 Other sports Basketball Basketball: First team all conference 2020-21, HM all conference 2019-20. Football: HM all conference 2020 Twitter @EthanJanovich Why do you play football? I’ve always loved competing and there is no better atmosphere to do so than on the […]
2021 PFN Player Preview: Jontae Morris-Cedar Cliff Colts @jontaemorris1 @GoCCFootball @CedarCliff_AD @CedarCliffColts
August 13, 2021 | Billy Splain
Jontae Morris Cedar Cliff Class Of: 2022 Position(s): CB and RB Jersey#: 29 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 160 Stats You’d like to Share: OFFENSE: Total Rushing Yards 156 Average Rushing Yards 8.7 Carries 18 Rushing Yards Per Game 11.1 Rushing TDs 2 Total TDs 3 Defense: Solo Tackle 20 Assists 8 Total Tackles 28 Tackles […]
2021 PFN PLAYER PROFILE: Dylan Lehmann Conneaut area @DylanLehmann10
August 13, 2021 | contributor
Dylan Lehmann Conneaut area Class: 2022 Positions: MLB/FULLBACK Twitter @DylanLehmann10 What makes playing at Conneaut special? We are always considered underdogs and nobody expects us to be playing at the level of intensity we play at. At 5-9- 185, you would be classed as being undersized for a middle linebacker/Guard. How have you learned to […]
2021 PFN Player Preview: Carter Glassmyer-Central York Panthers @Carterglassmyer @centralyorkFB @centralyorksd
August 12, 2021 | Billy Splain
Carter Glassmyer Central York Panthers Class Of: 2022 Position(s): MLB Jersey #10 Ht: 6’1 – Wt: 220 Stats: 96 tackles Other Sports: Basketball Awards: 2nd Team Eastern Pa All State 1st Team All Area Twitter: @Carterglassmyer _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why do you play football? Because I love the brotherhood and bond you build while being on a team. […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Paul Helvy-Sci-Tech/University Prep Panthers @HelvyPaul
August 12, 2021 | Billy Splain
Paul Helvy Sci-Tech/University Prep Panthers Class Of: 2024 Position(s): ATH Jersey#: 10 Ht: 5’6 – Wt: 155 Twitter: @HelvyPaul _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why do you play football? I love it. Who is your favorite sports star and why? Barry Sanders , I play just like him. Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain: Barry […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Andre Weidman – Ephrata @andre_weidman @VarsityMountsFB @GoEHSMounts
August 12, 2021 | Billy Splain
Andre Weidman Ephrata Class Of 2023 Linebacker and running back Jersey # 26 HT/WT 6’2” 205lbs Other sports Track 1st team Athlete and 1st team DB sophomore season 2020 and 1st all state DB and 1st defense OLB fresh freshman year 2019 Twitter @andre_weidman Why do you play football? It’s been a passion since I […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Matt Kelley – Mount Carmel Area @MattKelleyMCA75 @GOBIGRED19 @Dad_MCA75
August 12, 2021 | Billy Splain
Matt Kelley Mount Carmel Area Class Of 2023 OL/DL Jersey # 75 HT/WT 6’4 330 Other sports Track and Field Twitter @MattKelleyMCA75 Why do you play football? I love the game and getting to compete with my friends. Who is your favorite sports star and why? Aaron Rodgers – He is a competitor and […]
2021 PFN Player Preview: Charlie Box-Marple-Newtown Tigers @Charliebox21 @marplenewtown @MarpleNewtownSD
August 12, 2021 | Billy Splain
Charlie Box Marple-Newtown Tigers Class Of: 2022 Position(s): RB,WR, FS Jersey#: 2 Ht: 5’7 – Wt: 170 Stats You’d like to Share: Offense: 977 AP yards, 11 touchdowns Defense: 2 INTS in 2020(6 games) Other Sports: Lacrosse Awards: 2x Team MVP 2x All State Twitter: @Charliebox21 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Who is your favorite sports star and why? LaDainian […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Evan McCracken – Richland @EvanMcCracken_ @rhsfootball
August 11, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
Evan McCracken Richland High School Class of 2024 RB/MLB Ht: 5’9 Wt: 175 Other sports: Track Twitter: @EvanMcCracken_ Why do you play football? I fell in love with it at an early age. I love the thrill of the game as well. What has been your best memory from football so far? The District Six […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Ryan Wilson – Archbishop Wood @ryanwilsonn3 @WoodFootball @MattWalp
August 11, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
Ryan Wilson Archbishop Wood SS/RB/SB Ht: 6’1 Wt: 190 Other sports: Track and baseball. Twitter: @ryanwilsonn3 Why do you play football? I play because my family is athletic, my dad played baseball and my mom played field hockey and lacrosse. My uncle and brother have played so it’s in my blood. What has been your […]
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