Recruiting
March 2020
Pennsylvania Football Recruiting History, 2000-2020
March 26, 2020 | PFN Staff
Recruiting has come a really long way over the past 21 years. In 2000, the website Scout.com ranked the top high school recruits in Pennsylvania – well, at least the top four recruits in the state. Before that, die-hards need to subscribe to newsletters or (if you can believe it) call recruiting hotlines for the latest […]
Recruiting while we battle the Coronvirus: What should recruits expect/do right now
March 18, 2020 | Billy Splain
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Trying time for athletes, recruits and many more. The effect of the Coronavirus is far reaching
March 13, 2020 | Billy Splain
In addition to that statement from Thursday, Friday they made even more decision including closing down the recruiting quiet period and instating a dead period for recruiting until at least April 15, “I feel really bad for the seniors”. It’s a statement that we’ve seen a hundred times in the past 24 hours. In these […]
Purchase Line senior football players commit to colleges
January 22, 2020 | Avery Falisec
It’s been a long time since Purchase Line has had seniors that would go on to play football at the collegiate level. Recently, the Red Dragons have had two seniors commit to Division III schools and those players are senior running back Kyle Day and senior lineman Giovanni Scott. Day has committed to Geneva […]
Tiger Captains Make It Official
December 18, 2019 | Dave Fegley
Six Seniors Sign Scholarships It was only fitting that during the same month that Southern Columbia won a state-record 10th PIAA Football Championship, that each of the captains got to keep the celebration rolling in Tiger Country. During an event held at the high school on Wednesday evening, all six of the 2019 captains from […]
PA HS Recruiting Nights
November 28, 2019 | Billy Splain
Below is a list of upcoming recruiting nights. If you would like your’s added, please email info to billy@pafootballnews.com: –The Southern Alleghenies Football Coaches Association will hold the 39th Annual Recruiting Night on 12/4/19 at 7pm. Member players should contact their HS coaches regarding attendance. College coaches should contact Coach Brandon Bailey ( @coachbaileyFB […]
Zachman Picks The Badgers
September 21, 2019 | Dave Fegley
SCA senior heading to Wisconsin By: Dave Fegley (9-21-19) It’s extremely rare for any small school to have four players during a decade receive scholarships offers from Power 5 programs. Not only does Southern Columbia now have four, but all four are in the same class and each Tiger is heading to a university in […]
Richland’s Burke will join former teammate Instone at New Hampshire @calebb_12 @rhsfootball
September 18, 2019 | Billy Splain
At a combine this summer I had the pleasure of meeting many college coaches. I remember a brief conversation with one of them: “See anyone you like here? Yeah, we really like the Burke kid a lot”. The feeling must have been mutual because on Monday Richland wide receiver Caleb Burke committed to that coaches […]
Thomas Hartnett chooses Dartmouth @ThomasHartnet12 @PCC_FOOTBALL
September 18, 2019 | Billy Splain
Every year it seems there’s a team in PA that has a line we all believe will dominate play throughout the season. This years edition belongs to Pittsburgh Central Catholic. Loaded with players who have long lists of D1 offers, the Vikings lines on both sides of the ball are attracting the attention deserved. Earlier […]
Chase Mitchell becomes second Prexie this week to announce commitment, will attend Liberty next year. @chase_mitch2x @WashHighFB
September 6, 2019 | Billy Splain
For the second day in a row we are writing about a Washington High player making his college choice. That’s one of the reasons PAFootballNews.com has them ranked third in the state. Chase Mitchell is another reason. The 6-4, 300+ pound lineman is a force on the line that paves the way for guys like […]
Washington Prexie RB Dylan Asbury commits early, chooses West Liberty @DylanAsbury4 @WashHighFB
September 5, 2019 | Billy Splain
The Prexies of Washington have had some good running backs come through their program. Players like Shai McKenzie and Brian Davis built a tradition that has been carried forward by current running back Dylan Asbury. Last season as a junior Dylan rushed for almost 900 yards on 70+ carries. Doing the math, that’s a pretty […]
2019 KeystoneFootballRecruits.com Player Profiles Day 1: Jordan Howe 2021•Interboro•PK @JordanH52704516 @ihsbucsfootball
August 23, 2019 | Billy Splain
Jordan Howe 2021•Interboro•PK Why do you play football? I play football for the love of the sport. It’s something about the atmosphere on a Friday night, under the lights with the cheerleaders, the band and the crowd screaming. What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why? I […]
2019 KeystoneFootballRecruits.com Player Profiles Day 1: Aaron Panepinto 2022•Frazier•MLB @Frazier_Fbll @Dores_Athletics
August 23, 2019 | Billy Splain
Aaron Panepinto 2022•Frazier•MLB I am a inside linebacker and an offensive lineman for the Frazier Commodores. I stand at 5’9 and I currently weigh 190 pounds. I’ve been playing football for Frazier for 10 years now. Who is your favorite sports star and why? Brett Keisel has always been my favorite due to the fact […]
2019 KeystoneFootballRecruits.com Player Profiles Day 1: Trent Bowersox 2020•Redbank Valley•OG @RVBulldogs
August 23, 2019 | Billy Splain
Trent Bowersox 2020•Redbank Valley•OG My name is Trent Bowersox and will graduate from Redbank Valley in 2020. On the field, I play offensive guard and defensive tackle and find great pleasure in running people over. Who is your favorite sports star and why? Christian McCaffery, because he can do anything and no one can cover […]
2019 KeystoneFootballRecruits.com Player Profiles Day 2: Maison Frank 2020•Knoch•MLB @maison_frank @KnochFootball
August 22, 2019 | Billy Splain
Maison Frank 2020•Knoch•MLB My passions are weightlifting and football. I enjoy fishing and skiing. Why do you play football? my whole family eat, sleeps and breaths football. We love the atmosphere and everything about it. Ever since I was little my dad would tell me stories about him playing in high school and semi pro. […]
2019 KeystoneFootballRecruits.com Player Profiles Day 2: Jake Dwinchick 2021•Daniel Boone•OG @dwinchick @BlazersBoone
August 22, 2019 | Billy Splain
Jake Dwinchick 2021•Daniel Boone•OG What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why? The Blindside because its a very good movie and got me back into football in 6th grade If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell? […]
2019 KeystoneFootballRecruits.com Player Profiles Day 2: Mike Trainor 2022•Octorara•RB @miketrainor_7 @octathletics
August 22, 2019 | Billy Splain
Mike Trainor 2022•Octorara•RB Who is your favorite sports star and why? My favorite sports star is Lebron James this is because he is not just an outstanding athlete. He is a great role model in how someone should act in there sport and out of it as well. In the sport he is committed to […]
2019 KeystoneFootballRecruits.com Player Profiles Day 3: Zach Shilala 2021•DuBois•WR @ShilalaZach @DuBoisFootball
August 21, 2019 | Billy Splain
Zach Shilala 2021•DuBois•WR QB/WR/DB——6’1 160lbs——Class of 2021——Just looking to pursue my passion for football in college somewhere!! Who is your favorite sports star and why? My favorite sports star is Heinz ward. I love him because he brought a different mood of aggression to the game of football, there will be no one as tough […]
2019 KeystoneFootballRecruits.com Player Profiles Day 3: Michael Baker 2020•West Allegheny•OT @Bake_54 @WestAFootball
August 21, 2019 | Billy Splain
Michael Baker 2020•West Allegheny•OT OT at West Allegheny High School Who is your favorite sports star and why? Aaron Donald is my favorite because of how he plays. He was never the biggest or most talented at first, but he learned to master his craft and take care of the little details to become one […]
2019 KeystoneFootballRecruits.com Player Profiles Day 3: Justin Kanyuk 2022•Bethlehem Catholic•OT @KanyukJustin @becahifootball
August 21, 2019 | Billy Splain
Justin Kanyuk 2022•Bethlehem Catholic•OT Why do you play football? I play football because I love the game I love learning new techniques and hitting. What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why? Longest yard because it is football and it is funny What cartoon character do you […]
2019 KeystoneFootballRecruits.com Player Profiles Day 3: Ray Melnikoff 2021•Lackawanna Trail•FB @r_melnikoff
August 21, 2019 | Billy Splain
Ray Melnikoff 2021•Lackawanna Trail•FB Who is your favorite sports star and why? Lawrence Taylor because he played with tremendous heart and aggression Why do you play football? I love the feeling of pads crashing and I love the work ethic required What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one […]
2019 KeystoneFootballRecruits.com Player Profiles Day 4: Kevin Kurzinger 2020•State College•DE @kurzinger_kevin @SCoachLintal
August 20, 2019 | Billy Splain
Kevin Kurzinger 2020•State College•DE I went from being a third-string 185 lbs. quarterback to a starting 227 lbs. defensive end in a little under a year. I am the oldest of three, Kyle being the middle child (15 years old), and Kenzie being the third child (10 years old). Both my parents are health and […]
2019 KeystoneFootballRecruits.com Player Profiles Day 4: Keegan Myrick 2021•Bishop Guilfoyle•RB @keegan_myrick @BGMarauderFball
August 20, 2019 | Billy Splain
Keegan Myrick 2021•Bishop Guilfoyle•RB Who is your favorite sports star and why? Ryan Switzer because he’s small but makes a big impact on the field What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why? Last chance U When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is […]
2019 KeystoneFootballRecruits.com Player Profiles Day 4: Mitchell Groh II 2021•Dallastown•P @Mitchell_groh @DTown_Football
August 20, 2019 | Billy Splain
Mitchell Groh II 2021•Dallastown•P I play varsity soccer, varsity ice hockey, and have been the varsity kicker/punter since my freshman year. I enjoy lifting weights and participating in off season team workouts so I can be as competitive as possible. Who is your favorite sports star and why? Rob Gronkowski because he is a resilient […]
2019 KeystoneFootballRecruits.com Player Profiles Day 5: Gary Satterwhite lll 2021•Farrell•C @GaryS1130 @farrellfootball
August 19, 2019 | Billy Splain
Gary Satterwhite lll 2021•Farrell•C I am a student athlete who loves the weight room Who is your favorite sports star and why? Aaron Donald, he’s so strong and fast that he dominates everyone he plays against. Tell everyone something about you that would make them laugh out loud: Me and my little brother have the […]
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