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June 2023
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Rocky Serafino from Wilmington High School
June 29, 2023 | contributor
Rocky Serafino Wilmington Class 2024 Jersey 68 Height 6’2 Weight 200 Other Sports Baseball and Basketball Awards Won first-team district and first-team region Positions played DE/Guard Twitter @RockySerafino8 Rocky has an incredible combination of coordination, quickness, and power as a lineman. We look forward to Rocky being the leader of the line in the upcoming […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Wilmington RB/LB Benjamin Miller
June 24, 2023 | Billy Splain
Benjamin Miller Running back, Linebacker Wilmington Class O 2024 Jersey #26 HT/WT 5’10/ 190lbs Other sports Baseball, Basketball District 10 championship freshman year Twitter @bennymiller2617 “Ben is a powerful runner who, while tough to tackle, also possess incredible vision and quickness. On defense, we expect Ben to be the leader and handle a lot of […]
The Greatest Games I Ever Saw (Part 4 – Both Teams Score 5 Touchdowns)
April 21, 2023 | Phil Myers
(Note: This is a multi-part series of weekly articles that will appear every Friday through June regarding all of Pennsylvania’s greatest games I’ve seen from the 1970s through 2022. I was just a young whipper-snapper in the 60s, joined the Marines in the 70s, and didn’t get to witness many games in the 80s. […]
Greyhounds’ Offense Comes Alive in Rout of Mercer
September 9, 2022 | John Robbins
After a struggling 1-1 start to the season, the Wilmington Greyhounds rolled to a 50-8 victory over the Mercer Mustangs. Wilmington wasted no time taking control of this game. They caused a four and out after Mercer went for it on their own 21 yard line. It only took two plays for the Greyhounds to […]
District 10 Region 2 Preview
August 25, 2022 | Shane Lux
District 10 Region 3 Preview Farrell – 2021 Record: 11-1 Summary: The goal for Farrell High School remains the same: make it to the state championship game. That was the only thing the 2021 Steelers failed to do, losing 27-18 to Serra Catholic in the state semifinals. Farrell outscored opponents 582-101 on the season while […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Michel Chrastina – Wilmington
August 16, 2022 | Billy Splain
Michel Chrastina Wilmington Class Of 2023 Tight End / Linebacker Jersey #2 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 190 2nd Team All Region Tight End All-Academic Gold Team Why do you play football? I grew up watching the 2008 State Championship team and fell in love with the tradition and sport. Who is your favorite sports star […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Davis Phanco – Wilmington
July 29, 2022 | Billy Splain
Davis Phanco Wilmington Class Of 2023 Defensive back, receiver and running back Jersey #9 HT/WT 5’10-170 1 int, 35 tackles, 10 passes defensed, 1 sack, 2 forced fumbles Other sports Hockey Twitter @davisphanco09 Why do you play football? Football and hockey have always been my favorite sports. When I stopped playing travel hockey, I decided […]
It’s been a long time coming, Farrell crowned D10 Champions @farrellfootball @peguesAmp @NW_Hounds_FB
November 13, 2021 | Shane Lux
Hermitage – It’s been a long time coming for Farrell football. “It feels great to get back and win District 10 after a season off last year,” said Farrell head coach Anthony Pegues. “I’m proud of my kids, coaching staff, the school district, and the program to get us a title.” Last season Farrell came up […]
Wilmington pulls away from Northwestern, advances to D10 Finals @NWSD_Football @NW_Hounds_FB
November 6, 2021 | Shane Lux
Edinboro – The Wilmington Greyhounds are heading back to the District 10 Class AA Title Game. Wilmington outscored Northwestern 27-7 in the second half for a 41-21 win over the Wildcats Friday night at Edinboro’s Sox Harrison Stadium. “Anytime you have the opportunity to compete for a championship, it’s exciting,” said Wilmington head coach Brandon […]
Another @Go_Rout Conversation with Coach – Brandon Phillian, Wilmington @NW_Hounds_FB
September 21, 2021 | Phil Myers
(Editor’s note: PFN has interviewed 11 legendary Pennsylvania high school football coaches the past two and a half years plus another one this fall, so we thought it would be a nice change of pace to talk to a couple younger coaches that are going to be future legends. Brandon Phillian of Wilmington is the […]
Wilmington rolls past Greenville @NW_Hounds_FB
September 19, 2021 | Shane Lux
Greenville: Wilmington rushed for 294 yards and got back on their winning ways up a 42-15 win over Greenville Saturday night. “Greenville is very well-coached and Coach Herrick and his staff do a great job,” said Wilmington head coach Brandon Phillian. “We know anytime we play Greenville that we’re going to be in a game.” The […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Wilmington Greyhounds @NW_Hounds_FB @Jason14Hess @smcconahy44 @wilm2021
August 21, 2021 | TC Jones
Wilmington Greyhounds PFN Page Head Coach Brandon Phillian PIAA District 10 – Class AA League: District 10 Region 1 Stadium: Greyhound Stadium Assistant Coaches Robb Shimrack, Dave Welch, Bob Mitcheltree, Mike Crawford, Mark Shenker, Casey Hilton, Sean McConahy, Mike Neurohr, Josh Phillian, Jason Hess, Pat Matsook, Dom Johnjulio, Jimmy Reed, Alex Ramirez, Jordan Hess 2020 […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Skyler Sholler-Wilmington Greyhounds @NW_Hounds_FB @smcconahy44 @Jason14Hess @smcconahy44
August 1, 2021 | Daniel Reed
Skyler Sholler Wilmington Greyhounds Class of: 2022 GPA: 1.143 Jersey#: 33/61 Position(s): Middle LB, HB, and Guard Ht: 5’11 – Wt: 205 Other Sports: Wrestling _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________When did you start playing football? 3rd Grade Which side of the ball would you consider your better strength, Offense or Defense? Defense is my better side. Coming off […]
2021 PFN Player Preview: Brayden Penwell-Wilmington Greyhounds @penwell_brayden @WilmingtonSD
June 22, 2021 | Daniel Reed
Brayden Penwell Wilmington Greyhounds Class of: 2022 GPA:3.8 Position(s): Tackle/Center/Defensive Tackle Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 275 Awards: Gold Academics Award 2nd Team All Region at Center Other Sports: MMA 2020, or Career Stats: N/A Twitter: @penwell_brayden _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What is the best part about playing football? The intensity of the sport and the family bonds with […]
2020 State Championship Photo Gallery
December 1, 2020 | Sykotyk
2020 PIAA Championships Photo Gallery For even more photos from all six games, click HERE. 1A – Steelton-Highspire 32, Jeannette 20 2A – Southern Columbia 42, Wilmington 14 3A – Central Valley 35, Wyomissing 21 4A – Thomas Jefferson 21, Jersey Shore 14 5A – Pine-Richland 48, Cathedral Prep 7 […]
Southern Columbia wins 4th-Straight Title, Roth wins 456th Game @SoCoTigerSports @WilmingtonSD
November 28, 2020 | Shane Lux
Southern Columbia cruised to its state-record 11th State Championship Saturday afternoon at HersheyPark Stadium. However, what might have been even more impressive than the Tigers’ 42-14 victory over Wilmington is that head coach Jim Roth passed the legendary Berwick head coach George Curry with his 456th all-time win. “This title was special because anytime you […]
Wilmington rushes past Chestnut Ridge @CRLionsFootball @WilmingtonSD @Hounds4L @smcconahy44
November 14, 2020 | Shane Lux
There was no stopping the Wilmington Greyhounds Friday night. The “Hounds bullied the line scrimmage and rushed for 613 yards up a 56-29 victory over Chestnut Ridge. “We were able to get things clicking offensively tonight, and that’s exactly what we wanted to see,” said Wilmington head coach Brandon Phillian. “Coming into this football game, […]
Wilmington wins 5th Straight D10 Title @WilmingtonSD @Hounds4L @peguesAmp @farrellfootball
November 1, 2020 | Shane Lux
It’s hard to beat a team three times in one season. It certainly was not easy, but Wilmington won its fifth straight D-10 Title and third straight under head coach Brandon Phillian. “The first word that comes to my mind is blessed and humbled to be given this opportunity to be a part of this […]
Second half surge lifts Wilmington over Farrell @farrellfootball @Hounds4L @smcconahy44
September 19, 2020 | Shane Lux
Wilmington used a 21-0 second half to down Farrell 41-20 Friday night Lou Falconi Stadium. “This speaks to the resiliency of the boys,” said Wilmington head coach Brandon Phillian. “We talk about handling and concurring adversity. Farrell is a great football, and we respect that program. Our kids responded at halftime when things weren’t going […]
2020 PFN Player Previews: Caelan Bender, Wilmington @smcconahy44 @WilmingtonSD @caelan_bender
August 1, 2020 | Shane Lux
Caelan Bender Wilmington High School Class of 2021 Head Coach: Brandon Phillian Height: 5′ 10″ Weight: 180lbs Position: QB/DB 2019 season: 1,847 yards of total offense, 32 total TD’s Q&A What made you choose football? My brother played, and so did my father. Also, I enjoy watching college football and the NFL. What’s your favorite […]
2020 Player Profile: Weston Phanco, OL, Wilmington
June 24, 2020 | Shane Lux
Weston Phanco Wilmington High School Class of 2021 Head Coach – Brandon Philian 6’2″ 275lbs OL/DL Twitter: @westonphanco76 Junior Season: All-Region performer. First-team all-state OG. Offers: St. Francis Q&A What made you choose football? When I was younger, I lived across the street from the Wilmington Football field. Seeing the stadium and the players come […]
Avonworth advances to first state championship @WilmingtonSD @AvonworthFB @Avonworthschool
November 29, 2019 | Shane Lux
For the first time in school history, the Avonworth Antelopes will be playing for a state football championship after defeating Wilmington 33-21 Friday night at Slippery Rock High School. “It’s uncharted territory now, but it’s exciting,” said Avonworth head coach Duke Johncour. “Our entire community has been following and supporting this team all season. This […]
Wilmington knocks off Ridgway
November 23, 2019 | Shane Lux
Wilmington rushed 426 yards to push past a spirited performance by Ridgway 45-27 Friday at Slippery Rock University. “Ridgway is an outstanding team, and Mark Heindl and staff do a great job,” said Wilmington head coach Brandon Phillian. “They’re a very quality opponent, and that’s what you want to see this time of year. Going […]
