Recruiting

June 2021

Penn-Trafford Athlete Cade Yacamelli makes his choice, will become a Badger. @cyacamelli @ptwarriorfb @BadgerFootball @nolanrucci

June 21, 2021 | Billy Splain

Penn-Trafford athlete Cade Yacamelli knew right away he wanted to be a Badger, from the moment he stepped on campus. “I have said it right from the beginning of my recruitment. I’m not going to drag it out like a lot of these recruits do just to create hype around themselves. I felt that […]

Coastal Carolina makes a splash in PA, lands Gettysburg lineman Frankie Richardson. @Frankie23516137 @gburgwarriorfb

June 20, 2021 | Billy Splain

Coastal Carolina has found the Keystone State. Head Coach Jamey Chadwell and staff have extended several offers to recruits in Pennsylvania in the last couple years, and for the first time since landing Downingtown West punter/kicker Massimo Biscardi in 2018, the Chanticleer’s efforts have paid off. Gettysburg lineman Frankie Richardson was ready to ride the […]

UConn gets a commitment from Stroudsburg’s Nathan Voorhis. Why did he choose the Huskies? @Nate_Voorhis @Sburg_Fb

June 17, 2021 | Billy Splain

Several days ago the UConn Huskies got a commitment from a very talented defensive end from Stroudsburg High School. Nathan Voorhis is an imposing force on the edge for the Mounties, and now after his senior season he’ll be an imposing force for coach Randy Edsel and the UConn Huskie Program. The 6-3 and 230 […]

Coltin Deery Commits to Maryland @DeeryColtin @MalvernPrepFB

March 13, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter

Malvern Prep three-star offensive lineman Coltin Deery announced on Twitter yesterday evening that he is heading to Maryland to continue his football and wrestling career. Below you will find an interview with Deery about why he chose the Terps and what kind of player Maryland is getting. PFN: How long have you played football? Since […]

Virginia Tech Hooks Freedoms Braelin Moore @MooreBraelin

February 27, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter

Saturday evening Freedom High School three-star offensive guard and defensive end Braelin Moore announced his commitment to the Virginia Tech Hokies. Below you will find an interview with Moore about why he chose Virginia Tech and what he’s looking forward to the most and many more. PFN: How long have you played football? I’ve […]

Blue Mountain Eagle’s Gavin Bartholomew… “A mind led with his heart” @BMSDAthletics … Updated with video clips of @GavinBartholom6

December 12, 2020 | Daniel Reed

A Quick Story of a Change of Mind, not of Heart: After chatting briefly with the Blue Mountain Eagle’s football star Gavin Bartholomew via Twitter, and Messenger, I quickly gathered the feeling that Gavin always tries to follow his heart. Things started out different in the beginning though when Gavin committed to play […]

Canton TE Ben Knapp heading to Penn State @CantonHighPa @CantonHPED @BenjaminKnapp7

November 23, 2020 | Billy Splain

It’s been a tough year for the recruits of the Class of 21. Take Tight End Ben Knapp. The 6’5″ 220 pound senior had to deal with a covid shortened season, just four games to showcase his talents to college coaches. He did so in style, catching his 100th career pass breaking the program record, […]

Elizabeth-Forward DE/TE Chase Whatton is heading to Bowling Green @ChaseWhatton @Coach_Collodi @EFWarriors

October 14, 2020 | Billy Splain

It feels like Chase Whatton’s recruiting trip has been a long one, but it really hasn’t if you count 12 years as long. It started when he was in fifth grade. Then it heated up in February with his first D1 offer that came from Buffalo. That one offer opened the flood gates and all […]

Freedom Vs. Easton (PHOTOS) @fhssportsBASD @EastonFootball

October 13, 2020 | Ashley Hacker

October 10, 2020 Freedom Patriots Vs. Easton Rovers BASD Stadium, Bethlehem, PA Final Score 21-10 PHOTOS OF GAME For more, and larger, photos from this weekend, click HERE For previous weeks and seasons, visit https://twitter.com/ashley_hacker1?lang=en

Freedom Patriots Vs. Northampton Konkrete Kids (PHOTOS) @FHSFBBGGC @fhssportsBASD @KonkreteKids

October 6, 2020 | Ashley Hacker

OCTOBER 2, 2020 FREEDOM PATRIOTS V. NORTHAMPTON KONKRETE KIDS BASD STADIUM, BETHLEHEM PA Final Score Freedom 44, Northampton 20 PHOTOS OF GAME For more and larger photos from this weekend, click HERE For previous weeks and seasons, visit https://twitter.com/ashley_hacker1?lang=en

Liberty Hurricanes Vs. Easton Rovers (PHOTOS) @CoachTrubyLHS @LIBERTYATHCLUB @EASTONFOOTBALL @GoRedRovers

October 6, 2020 | Ashley Hacker

OCTOBER 3, 2020 LIBERTY HURRICANES V. EASTON ROVERS BASD STADIUM, BETHLEHEM PA Final score Easton 30, Liberty 7 PHOTOS OF GAME For more and larger photos from this weekend, click HERE For previous weeks and seasons, visit https://twitter.com/ashley_hacker1?lang=en

2020 Team Preview: The Liberty Hurricanes @LIBERTYATHCLUB @LibertyHigh @CoachTrubyLHS

September 30, 2020 | Ashley Hacker

Liberty Hurricanes Head Coach John Truby Assistant Coaches Dave Brown: Offensive Coordinator /OL Matt Hagelgans: Defensive Coordinator /DB Chad Gruver: QB Bob Pietrobon: WR Ted Street: WR Joe Wooten: RB Jeremy Shuler: LB/TE Bob McLaughlin: DL Levi Brown: DL 2019 Season Record 3-7 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 10-03 vs. Easton (0-0) 7:00 pm 10-09 […]

Rivals Liberty, Freedom square off in preseason scrimmage (PHOTOS) @CoachTrubyLHS @RoederJason

September 27, 2020 | Ashley Hacker

September 26, 2020 Liberty Hurricanes v. Freedom Patriots BASD Stadium, Bethlehem, PA PHOTOS OF SCRIMMAGE For more, and larger, photos from this weekend, click HERE For previous weeks and seasons, visit https://twitter.com/ashley_hacker1?lang=en

Berwick Linebacker Blane Cleaver heading to Army WP, committed this morning @blane_cleaver @CleaverBoyz @MikeViti @CoachJohnLoose

September 9, 2020 | Billy Splain

The Berwick Bulldogs have a long football history and a storied program. Many former Bulldogs have gone on to college careers, and this year is no exception. Blane Cleaver will join that long list as he committed to the Army West Program. There he’ll be greeted by another former Berwick standout, Mike Viti, who coaches […]

Malvern Prep DB Steven Rose Jr. will head to Delaware to play for the Blue Hens @StevenRoseJr2 @MalvernPrepFB @CoachGueriera

September 7, 2020 | Billy Splain

Dave Gueriera, head coach at Malvern Prep, is no stranger to putting out D1 football players. This year is no exception. Well, there is one. This year, if no changes are made quickly, his D1 stars won’t see the field this fall. Too bad because we won’t get to see the Steven Rose show. This […]

Haverford School TE Matt Carlino will be a Blue Hen following senior year. @MattCarlino1 @FordsFootball

September 7, 2020 | Billy Splain

The saying “it’s in your blood” or “he’s got good genes” is often heard around the recruiting world and with good reason. It’s usually true. The same can be said for Haverford School TE Matt Carlino. His uncle was a stud at Penn State (an Upper Merion grad), Brad Scioli, and it’s not surprise that […]

From Whippet to Nittany Lion, OL Drew Shelton makes an early choice to attend PSU @drewshelt7 @FootballDwest

September 5, 2020 | Billy Splain

Drew Shelton, Downingtown West>>>Penn State It’s a long list for this incoming junior from Downingtown West. Kansas St, Bowling Green, Rutgers, West Virginia, Pitt, Syracuse, Michigan St, Maryland, Virginia Tech, Michigan, Notre Dame, ASU, Oklahoma, Northwestern, Stanford, Florida, Minnesota and Indiana all made a play for the lanky 6’5 255 offensive lineman, but it was […]

Upper Merion Lineman Justin Fisher commits to Bucknell @Jfish6ix @UMVikingsFB

August 29, 2020 | Billy Splain

I’m really hoping things change quickly. Really, I want the Vikings of Upper Merion to play this year. They were on my “return trip in 2020” list. Why? This team returns one of the best lines I saw all last year. Two weeks ago, Stefano Nikolaou made his commitment to Dickinson. Yesterday, Justin Fisher made […]

Del Valley lineman Mike Gecik commits to Albany! @dvwarriorfb @MikeGecik70 @kimberly_gecik @GecikMike

August 26, 2020 | Billy Splain

Delaware Valley puts out some talent every year. This year is no exception. Earlier this summer linebacker Jason Henderson committed to Old Dominion. Mike Gecik is the second Warrior to commit to a division 1 school. The 6-8, 270 pound offensive lineman chose the Great Danes of Albany. He chose that program over the likes […]

Tyler Lissy, Notre Dame Green Pond Dickinson College @Tyler31761078 @NDGP_FOOTBALL

August 24, 2020 | Billy Splain

Notre Dam Green Pond lineman Tyler Lissy has made his college choice, he’ll head to Dickinson College to play for the Red Devils. He made his announcement Sunday via twitter: 100% COMMITTED TO DICKINSON COLLEGE!!! I’m extremely thankful to everyone who have helped me get to this point! @coach_knapp @CoachFordyce_DC @DCcoachSchuck #ForksUp 🔴🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/TvdUCN63wC — […]

Easton RB makes his choice of college, will head to the deep south after high school to play for Louisiana Monroe @nahjeeadams_ @EastonFootball @ULM_FB

August 18, 2020 | Billy Splain

It isn’t often that we see a southern team take PA talent away from the Keystone State. Last year, Georgia Southern picked up a couple in Sean Pelkisson and Marques Trent. But with a familiarity of the PA football landscape, anything is possible. Louisiana Monroe Defensive Asst/Linebacker coach Patrick Miller hails from the east side […]

Greensburg Central Catholic linebacker Zach Dlugos committed to Amherst, we asked him how that decision came about @DlugosZach @GCCHSFootball

August 17, 2020 | Billy Splain

Amherst College just got better. With interest from several schools pouring in, GCCC linebacker Zach Dlugos had his pick of roster spots throughout the D3 ranks. But it was the campus of Amherst that won him over. He made his commitment known a few days ago on twitter: 🟣COMMITTED⚪️ pic.twitter.com/AMqTQ65OtW — Zach Dlugos (@DlugosZach) […]

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 […]

Plum Linebacker Max Matolcsy will head to UPenn after his senior year. @MaxMatolcsy @PlumFootball

August 9, 2020 | Billy Splain

Twenty three schools offered Plum linebacker a chance to get an education and play football for them. Max Matolcsy had offers from all the Ivy’s, Harvard, Yale, Brown, Cornell, Fordham…but it was the Quaker program at UPenn that got him the most excited. Yesterday he announced he was ending his recruitment and heading east for […]

State College DB Sammy Knipe pulling up anchor, commits to Navy. @sammyknipe @SCoachLintal