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Abraham Lincoln HS Junior Athlete Ziyyon Bredell Pledges Commitment to Syracuse

April 24, 2024  |  

Abraham Lincoln HS in 2023 broke through quite a few barriers during the football season. They started the season with 4 very tough non-league games which all resulted in close narrow defeats to Downington East, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, Roman Catholic & Imhotep Charter. Junior CB Ziiyon Bredell started the season with a great performance […]

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Cardinal O’Hara star lineman Nathan Kutufaris picks Duke

April 22, 2024  |  

Nathan Kutufaris a mammoth 6-6 270lbs offensive tackle at Cardinal O’Hara HS has decided to shut down his recruitment and give his commitment to ACC program Duke University. An all Catholic league selection as a sophomore and junior Nathan also held offers from Air Force, Boston College, Army, Syracuse, Liberty, Navy, Yale, Columbia, Lafayette and […]

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Martin Luther King Lineman Danny Pajuste commits to Mount Union

April 22, 2024  |  

Danny Pajuste is a 6-1 260lb offensive lineman who earned all Public League honors as a senior while helping his fellow MLK Cougar rushers gain over 1500 rushing yards. As a leader on the offensive line Danny helped lead MLK to the Public League Liberty Division championship as well as gave Imhotep Charter a competitive […]

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La Salle College Chris Fileppo commits to James Madison

April 4, 2024  |  

Chris Fileppo after a great junior season at LaSalle saw an uptick in interest from Division programs including nabbing offers from Villanova, Monmouth, Lafayette, New Hampshire and James Madison. Friday evening Chris announced he would be continuing his academic and football careers at James Madison. Chris returns to LaSalle for his senior year looking to […]

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Matt Zollers Headed to Missouri

April 4, 2024  |  

Pennsylvania’s  Top QB in the class of 2025 Matt Zollers out of Spring-Ford High School has committed to the University of Missouri over Penn State, Georgia, & Pitt “I just felt the most comfortable (at Missouri),” said Zollers. “My number-one priority was finding who I’d connect best with, both players and coaches.”   Zollers completed […]

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Fran Brown & Syracuse Strike Again

April 3, 2024  |  

Commited 🍊🍊🍊🍊!!! @FranBrownCuse @RossDoug21 @CuseFootball @LaSalleFball @TorreySmithWR @EdOBrienCFB pic.twitter.com/xtvhnVE4Rm — Julian McFadden (@mcfadden_jules) April 3, 2024 Fran Brown’s recruiting impact is heating up for Syracuse football as they received their eleventh verbal commitment from the class of 2025 when LaSalle’s Julian McFadden (5’11” 160 lbs) WR verbally committed to the Orange via his social media […]

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Malvern Prep’s Chris Lake heads south to Coastal Carolina University

March 20, 2024  |  

After capturing an Inter-Ac championship while contributing greatly as an all league player Senior LB Chris Lake Monday evening announced he’s accepted an offer to continue his academic and football careers at Sun Belt Conference member Coastal Carolina. As a senior led the team in interceptions with 4 while also notching 3 sacks mixed in […]

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Haverford School’s star lineman Joshua Williams announces his collegiate decision

February 19, 2024  |  

Joshua Williams is a monmouth offensive lineman who stands out on the field. At 6-4 300lbs he’s hard to miss on the field. Luckily for The Haverford School Fords he has one more season of high school football left before he heads out west to start his college career. Before enrolling at Stanford he has […]

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Archbishop Ryan Lineman chooses West Chester University

February 15, 2024  |  

Nicholas Rogers a 6-5 240 DL at Archbishop Ryan has officially made his college decision and ultimately signed his letter of intent to play locally at West Chester University a division 2 program that competes in the PSAC. Nicholas finished his senior season earning all-league honors after posting 45 tackles, 16 TFLs, 6 sacks, 3 […]

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Inter-Ac League stars sign letters of intent along the East Coast

February 12, 2024  |  

The Inter-Ac 2x defending champions Haverford School pair of offensive linemen signed their letter of intents. Noah Andrewson is heading north to FCS program University of Albany which plays in the CAA conference. His teammate Adon Gross is staying closer to home after choosing Division 2 in-state program Kutztown University. Springside Chestnut Hill Academy star […]

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Philadelphia Catholic League Stars announce their college decisions

February 8, 2024  |  

The 6A State Champions St. Joseph’s Prep Hawks had 2 players sign their letter of intent to attend various institutions yesterday.  Running back Eric Sanchez inked his letter with MEAC and HBCU institution Delaware State and defensive lineman Denzel Felder is headed to Wilkes University which is a Division 3 program that plays in the […]

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Philadelphia Public League Stars announce their college decisions on NLI Day

February 8, 2024  |  

The undefeated 5A State champions Imhotep Charter lead the way yesterday with 13 of their seniors signing/committing to various universities across the area. Leading the way yesterday was Sr. QB Mikal Davis who flipped from his Army commitment to Delaware State University in Dover, DE. Mikal coming off all-state honors will get to stay close […]

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Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Senior RB commit to Georgetown University

January 30, 2024  |  

SCHA Senior RB Jayden Sumpter has found his next home committing to FCS program Georgetown University in the nations capital. Jayden senior season yielded over 1000 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns in just 7 games against a rigorous schedule of Inter-Ac schools, Public League and private schools in New Jersey. Georgetown Hoyas play in the […]

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Scranton Knights QB/FS Billy Maloney commits to Seton Hill

January 29, 2024  |  

It was a great year for Scranton Knights QB/FS Billy Maloney.  On the offensive side, he rushed for 975 yards with 10 TD’s and had 94 completions for 1293 yards and 11 TD’s.  But on the defensive side of the ball, Maloney made his mark–during the regular season, he had 75 tackles and 10 passes […]

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Cheltenham Star Lineman Sharlandinn Strange chooses Syracuse

Cheltenham Star Lineman Sharlandinn Strange chooses Syracuse

January 27, 2024  |  

Cheltenham HS rising senior Sharlandinn “Zaqq” Strange has made his collegiate choice announcing he’s committed to ACC program Syracuse University. Sharlandinn recently narrowed his finalist down to a top 5 that also included Pittsburgh, Penn State, Rutgers and South Carolina. Ultimately he chose Syracuse in part to a local connection with the new HC being […]

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Defensive Star for Avonworth signs Letter of Intent

December 22, 2023  |  

Brandon Biagiarelli of the Avonworth Antelopes signed a letter of intent to play at Bucknell Univertsity. BIG congratulations to Brandon Biagiarelli on signing his NLI to continue his academic and football career at Bucknell University. We cannot wait to see you compete at the next level, Brandon! #LopesUp #LetsGoLopes pic.twitter.com/72I1D4VVuK — Avonworth Athletics (@AvonworthA) December […]

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Two District 2 Football Players Sign Letter of Intent

December 21, 2023  |  

Two players in District 2 signed letters of intent to play football. Aiden Black of Delaware Valley signed his letter of intent to attend Stanford University. Aaron Crossley of Wyoming Area signed his letter of intent to attend Lehigh University. #WyomingAreaFootball Congrats to our WA Football RB/LB Aaron Crossley on signing his NLI Scholarship today […]

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Pair of Nazareth Blue Eagles sign LOI to become Leopards

December 20, 2023  |  

Early signing day has finally arrived and not one, but TWO Nazareth Blue Eagles have put pen to paper to join the Lafayette football family. Sean Kinney and Mason Kuehner will be continuing their football careers as Leopards in the Patriot League this upcoming fall after stellar careers at Nazareth which culminated in a state […]

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Rosahac signs LOI to continue career at Syracuse

December 20, 2023  |  

Noah Rosahac, the Jim Thorpe Olympians’ All-State DT and consensus 3-star recruit, has put pen to paper today and signed on to play at Syracuse.  Rosahac, the 6’5″ 270lb defensive lineman from Jim Thorpe will join a resurgent class for The Orange who are looking to return to their past success under new head ball coach […]

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Palmerton’s Machalik signs LOI to become a Mountain Hawk

December 20, 2023  |  

Matthew Machalik, the Palmerton Blue Bombers Mr. Everything, signed his LOI today to join a slew of other Pennsylvania talent coming to roost at Lehigh. Aside from Lehigh, he also held offers from Navy and Lafayette.  Machalik, the 2023 Colonial League Offensive MVP, led the Blue Bombers to an undefeated (10-0 ) 2023 regular season […]

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Emmaus’ Mario Landino offically a Hoosier

December 20, 2023  |  

Mario Landino, Emmaus’ star defensive lineman follows head football coach Curt Cignetti and flips commitment from JMU to Indiana.  Up until early December, Landino had firmly been a JMU commit since the end of June.  However, with the departure of Cignetti from Harrisonburg, he re-opened his recruitment and quickly found a new home in Bloomington.  […]

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Tremba signs on to join The Black Knights at Army West Point

December 20, 2023  |  

Parkland running back Trey Tremba signed on the dotted line earlier today to become an official member of the 2024 Army West Point class.  Tremba amassed 3,361 rushing yards, 1,232 receiving yards, and 65 Touchdowns during his time at Parkland and was recently named EPC South Offensive Player of the Year and helped lead the […]

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District 12 sends its finest to Division 1 programs on early signing day

December 20, 2023  |  

The Philadelphia Public, Catholic and Inter-Ac schools all had strong seasons and both the Catholic and public league had a state championship win this season. With winning comes player recognition by college scouts and the two state champions lead the way as Imhotep star DL Jahsear Whittington inked his letter of intent with the University […]

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State Champions St. Joe’s Prep Seniors Sign Letters of Intent

December 20, 2023  |  

The St. Joe’s Prep Hawks fresh off their 2nd consecutive PIAA 6A championship have 7 seniors who are signing national letter of intents this morning with Division 1 FBS programs. Led by QB Semaj Jones & WR Elijah Jones who are both signing with Big 12 program University of Cincinnati, WR David Washington Jr. who […]

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La Salle College High Lineman Lukas Donahue inks Letter of Intent with Merrimack College

December 20, 2023  |  

After a successful high school career at La Salle College the end result for Senior OL Lukas Donahue today culminates in him signing a National Letter of Intent with Division 1 FCS program Merrimack College. Merrimack plays in the NEC conference against a host of schools from PA, NY, Massachusetts, New Jersey & Connecticut. Lukas […]

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Penn State Lands No. 1 Player in Connecticut

December 20, 2023  |  

Cheshire Academy (Connecticut) 6’4” 220 lbs Tight End 2023 Stats: 48 catches for 754 yards & 8 TDs On3: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grade: 95 National: 39 Position: 3 State: 1 247: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grade: 98 National: 27 Position: 1 State: 1 ESPN: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grade: 83 National: 153 Position: 8 State: 3 Rivals: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grade: 5.8 National: 189 Position: […]

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No.1 Player in PA Officially a Nittany Lion

December 20, 2023  |  

The early signing period is here and this morning Swiss Army knife and consensus 4 star athlete Quinton Martin (6’3” 205 lbs) who held 17 power 5 offers inked his national letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic career at Penn State University. Martin’s final decision came down to Penn State and Pitt. […]

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Cheltenham’s Tre McLeod Announces his Verbal Commitment to Charlette

September 18, 2023  |  

Three Star Running Back out of Cheltenham announced his commitment to Charlette over Sunday Night. Ranked eighteenth in the state and forty-fifth nationally in position ratings, Charlette has landed a big one. McLeod turned down schools such as Penn State, Texas A&M, West Virginia, Ole Miss, Nebraska, Pitt, and more. Through his Junior year, he […]

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St Joes Prep OL Lakeem Steele commits to Merrimack

September 3, 2023  |  

Lakeem Steele is a senior 6-2 300 lb interior offensive lineman for defending PIAA 6A champions St. Joes Prep. A 3 year starter Lakeem recently announced his commitment to FCS Merrimack College an FCS program that plays in the Northeast Conference. When asked about factors that led to him deciding to commit today to Merrimack […]

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Messiah Mickens Commits to Penn State, Ranked as Pennsylvania’s Top Prospect in 2026 Recruiting Class

August 20, 2023  |  

In an exciting development for Penn State football fans, Messiah Mickens, the highly talented athlete from Trinity High School, has committed to playing for Penn State. The official No. 1 prospect in Pennsylvania’s 2026 recruiting class (Per 247), Mickens boasts an impressive offer list (16 offers) that includes powerhouse programs such as Alabama, Michigan, Ohio […]

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