Player Previews

August 2020

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

August 20, 2020 | Billy Splain

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 […]

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

August 20, 2020 | Willie McGonigle

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 […]

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

August 20, 2020 | Phil Myers

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: […]

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

August 19, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter

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 […]

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

August 19, 2020 | Billy Splain

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: […]

Klayton willoughby Mount Union @klayton09562843 @RTurnerBigWhite

August 19, 2020 | Billy Splain

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 […]

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

August 18, 2020 | Shane Lux

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? […]

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

August 18, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter

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 […]

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

August 18, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter

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 […]

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

August 17, 2020 | Billy Splain

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 […]

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

August 17, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter

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 […]

2020 PFN Profile: Logan Pick, Montgomery @pick_logan @Coach_Bozella

August 17, 2020 | Phil Myers

Name: Logan Pick High School: Montgomery Area High School Class: 2021 Height: 5’10″ Weight: 160 pounds Position: WR/DB Twitter:@pick_logan Siblings: Weston Pick College Major: Business/Marketing Other Sports: Track&Field Favorite Subject in School: Math Why do you play football? I’ve played football since I was little just because my dad liked it. In about 8th grade […]

2020 PFN Player Preview: Daniel Ficca, Central Dauphin @notdanielficca @CDRamsFootball

August 16, 2020 | Phil Myers

Daniel Ficca, #23 Central Dauphin High School 2021 Height: 5’ 10” (growth plates still “open”!) Weight: 205 linebacker, fullback/tight end Twitter: @notdanielficca Your nickname, if you have one you would like to share: FiccDaddy, Ficcnation, Big Ficc … Siblings (# brothers and # sisters): I have one sister, Magee who is 15. I also […]

2020 Player Profile: Sam Deron, Honesdale @HHSHornets_FB @DeronSam

August 16, 2020 | Billy Splain

Sam Deron 2020 – 2021 Honesdale TE, DE, DT Jersey # : 15 Ht : 6ft 5in Wt : 275lbs 2019 stats : Most Likely on Hudl Page Other Sports: Track & Field ( shot put, Discus, Javelin ) Twitter: @DeronSam Why do you play football? Love the game and my father used to […]

2020 Player Profile: Fabian Padin – Pennridge @PadinFabian @pennridgefb

August 15, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter

kimsupkophotography.smugmug.com Fabian Padin Year: 2021 Pennridge High School FS/WR Jersey # 2 Ht: 6’1 Wt: 170 Other Sports: Track Twitter: @PadinFabian Why do you play football? Fabian: I play football for my family and God gave me the ability to play. What has been your best memory from football so far? Fabian: My best memory […]

2020 Player Profile: Brett Birch – Jeannette @BirchBrett @Jhawkathletics @CoachReitz

August 15, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter

Brett Birch Year: 2022 Jeannette High School WR/DB/KR/PR Jersey # 7 Ht: 5’10 Wt: 175 Awards: All conference Twitter: @BirchBrett Why do you play football? Brett: I’ve always loved football since I started playing as a kid and watching Big Ben in his prime when I was young. What has been your best memory from […]

2020 PFN Player Previews: Ryan Simitoski, Northwestern @risimitoski @NWSD_FOOTBALL

August 14, 2020 | Shane Lux

Ryan Simitoski Northwestern High School Class of 2021 Head Coach – Mark Brooks Position – MLB & DE 5′ 11″ 200lbs Q&A What made you choose football? I chose to play football because it helps me as a person. The depression and anxiety one goes through in life. This sport can help you get […]

2020 PFN Player Profile: Connor Ford, Brockway @connerjford1 @BrockwayFootba1

August 14, 2020 | Phil Myers

Name: Conner Ford High School: Brockway Class of: 2021 Height: 5’8″ Weight: 170 Position: QB/CB Twitter: @connerjford1 Siblings: 1 brother, 1 sister College Major (if decided): Pre-med biochemistry Do you play other sports? If so, please list: Football and baseball Favorite subject in school: Chemistry Any team goals for the upcoming 2020 football season: Our […]

2020 PFN Player Profile: Marcus Douglas, Portage @portagestangs @PAStangFootball

August 14, 2020 | Avery Falisec

Marcus Douglas Portage Area High School Graduating Year: 2021 Height: 5’11” Weight: 195 Jersey Number: 25 Positions: TE, DE “He’s a hardworking, unselfish player that only cares about team success, this type of attitude that can help a good team become great.” – Martin Slanoc, Head Football Coach Why do you play football? I […]

2020 Player Profile: Alec Blazer Canon-McMillan @alecblazer43 @BigMacsFootball

August 13, 2020 | Billy Splain

Alec Blazer Canon-McMillan 2021 Middle Linebacker full back Jersey # 85 Ht 5’10 Wt 195 2019 stats 64 total tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, and 0.5 sack Other Sports: Lacrosse Team Defensive player of the year Why do you play football? My dad was big into football growing up and I wanted […]

2020 Player Profiles: Jake Davis, Southern Columbia @Jdavis1020 @SoCoTigerSports

August 13, 2020 | Phil Myers

Name: Jake Davis High School: Southern Columbia (Catawissa,Pa) Class of: 2021 Height: 5’10” Weight: 165 Position: CB/WR Twitter: @Jdavis1020 Siblings: Emily 19, Sophomore attending Pennsylvania State University College Major (if decided): Education or Business Do you play other sports? If so, please list: Basketball and Track Favorite subject in school: History Any team […]

2020 PFN Player Profile: Rylee Howard, Pottsgrove @ryleehoward3 @PGFalconsFB @PGHSnews

August 13, 2020 | Willie McGonigle

Rylee Howard Pottsgrove High School Height: 5’10” Weight: 175 Position(s): Free Safety/Running Back Twitter: @ryleehoward3 Potential Major in College:Undecided What made you choose football? Was born to play football, it has always been my first choice. Football choose me. What’s your favorite football memory? Making the very first tackle of the of the […]

2020 Player Profile: Aaron Gunn – Union @Aarongunn13 @UnionScotties

August 13, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter

Aaron Gunn Year: 2021 Union Area High School Committed to Louisville OG/OT/C/DE Jersey # 77 Ht: 6’4 Wt: 300 Awards: First-team all-state. first-team all-conference, and Sports Illustrated All-American candidate. Other sports: Basketball and baseball Twitter: @Aarongunn13 Why do you play football? Aaron: I’ve been playing since I was a little kid I just fell in […]

2020 Double Feature! Upper Merion Lineman Stefano Nikolaou commits to Dickinson: Learn why AND see who Stefano is! @UMVikingsFB @UMAHS_ATHLETICS @snikolaou51

August 12, 2020 | Billy Splain

Last year in Strath Haven, Vikings of Upper Merion battled to the end of the first round playoff game but came up just short. After the game, Head Coach Victor Brown had some kind worlds about his offensive line. “We’ll be back” he said, “this line comes back and it’s one of the best I’ve […]

2020 Player Profile: Colby Kim, The Haverford School @_colbykim @FordsFootball