A Number Of Wildcats Selected To 11th Annual Varischetti All-Star Football Game’s South Roster

The 2026 Frank Varischetti All-Star Football Game rosters have been announced, with a number of Central Clarion Wildcats being named to the South roster.

The Frank Varischetti All-Star Football Game, which has been held since 2016, will take place at Frank Varischetti Field, in Taylor Memorial Park in Brockway, on Friday, June 26th, at 7:00 P.M.

The game is part of the the Brockway Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration, which celebrates their 60th Anniversary this year and is one of the largest non-carnival, family-oriented events in all of Western Pennsylvania. The 60th Annual Brockway Old-Fashioned Fourth of July celebration will have events throughout, complete with a parade and fireworks, will be held on Saturday, July 4th.

Central Clarion players selected to the South Team include: Hayden Hindman, an Offensive Lineman/Defensive Lineman; Charlie Hepfl, a Tight End/Linebacker; Briggs Beckwith, a Wide Receiver/Linebacker; Brant Parker, an Offensive Lineman/Defensive Lineman; Thalen Allison, a Wide Receiver/Linebacker; and Brynden Carrier, an Offensive Lineman/Defensive Lineman.

Several Wildcat coaches are on the South Staff: Head Coach, Davey Eggleton and Assistants, Doug Knepp, Mike Ferguson and Dave Louder.

The South staff also includes longtime Clarion-Limestone teacher and coach, and current Keystone coach Todd Smith, Tom Wagner from Redbank Valley and Billy Morrison from Brookville.

Coach Smith has several players in the game, including former Clarion Area and Clarion Wildcat wrestler Jake Henry.

The Parson-Marnati American Legion Post 95, in Brockway will post and salute The Colors, prior to the game.

Tickets can be purchased at the gate ($5.00 for adults – $2.00 for students).

Here are the complete rosters for both the South and North Squads:

South Roster: Height – Weight – Position(s)

Central Clarion: Hayden Hindman – 6’2″ 250 Offensive Lineman/Defensive Lineman; Charlie Hepfl – 6′ 190 Tight End/Linebacker; Briggs Beckwith – 5’9″ 175 Wide Receiver/Linebacker; Brant Parker – 6’2″ 220 Offensive Lineman/Defensive Lineman; Thalen Allison – 5’9′ 140 Wide Receiver/Linebacker; Brynden Carrier – 5’11” 225 Offensive Lineman/Defensive Lineman

Keystone: Jacob Henry – 6′ 195 Running Back/Linebacker; Brady Dunlap – 6′ 230 Offensive Lineman/Defensive Lineman; Everett Fulton – 6’3″ 260 Offensive Lineman/Defensive Lineman

Brookville: Hayden Freeman – 6′ 175 Wide Receiver/Defensive Back; Connor Ansinger – 6’3″ 325 Offensive Lineman/Defensive Lineman; Josiah Balzer – 5’11” 265 Offensive Lineman/Defensive Lineman

Karns City: Hunter Scherer – 5’11” 230 Running Back/Defensive Back; Sean Slaughenhoupt – 5’10” 245 Offensive Lineman/Defensive Lineman ; CJ Emrick – 5’9″ 195 Offensive Line/Linebacker; Kolby Blair – 5’10” 260 Offensive Lineman/Defensive Lineman; Owen Heginbotham – 5’11” 205 Running Back/Linebacker; Carter Farren – 6’2″ 190 Wide Receiver/Defensive Back

Redbank Valley: Jaxon Huffman – 6′ 180 Quarterback Linebacker; Braylon Wagner – 6’2″ 185 Quarterback/Defensive Back; Carson Gould – 6′ 165 Wide Receiver/Defensive Back; Devon Weckerly – Redbank Valley 5’10” 205 Offensive Lineman/Defensive Lineman/Linebacker

Union/A-C Valley: Colbin Elliot – 6’1″ 275 Offensive Lineman/ Defensive Lineman; Aidan Fox – 6′ 180 Wide Receive/Defensive Back; Trent Fleming – 5’9″ 145 Wide Receiver/Defensive Back; Max Gallagher – 5’10” 185 Running Back/Linebacker

South Coaching Staff: Head Coach Davey Eggleton – Central Clarion; Assistant Coaches: Doug Knepp – Central Clarion, Mike Ferguson – Central Clarion, Dave Louder – Central Clarion, Tom Wagner – Redbank Valley, Todd Smith – Keystone, Billy Morrison – Brookville

North Roster: Height – Weight – Position(s)

Brockway: Ben Yale – 6′ 255 Offensive Lineman/Defensive Lineman

Bucktail: Evan Ransom – 5’11” 235 Offensive Lineman/Defensive Lineman

Cameron County: Malakai Zucal – 5’7″ 160 Running Back/Linebacker; Michael Nolder – 6’3 305 Offensive Lineman/Defensive Lineman

Coudersport: Preston Ayers – 5’8″ 165 Running Back/Linebacker

DuBois: Trey Wingard – 6′ 220 Quarterback

Kane: Tysin Boschert – 6’5″ 180 Kicker; Isaiah Smith – 5’10” 210 Offensive Lineman/Defensive Lineman; Thomas Shrubb – 5’4″ 175 Offensive Lineman/Linebacker

Otto-Eldred: Erik Gray – 5’10” 200 Offensive Lineman/Linebacker; Dawson Welch – 5’9″ 160 Wide Receiver/Defensive Back

Port Allegany: Brayden Babcock – 6′ 260 Offensive Lineman/Defensive Lineman

Punxsutawney: Beau Thomas – 6’3″ 225 Tight End/Linebacker; Logan Moore – 5’10” 175 Wide Receiver/Defensive Back; Maddox Hetrick, 5’9″ 175 Quarterback/Defensive Back; Adam Muth – 5’10” 245 Offensive Lineman/Defensive Lineman; Zaden Gould – 6′ 190 Quarterback

Ridgway: Gavin Kilpeck – 5’10” 170 Tight End/Linebacker

Smethport: Clayton Kiser – 5’11” 220 Running Back/Tight End/Defensive End/Linebacker; Jonah Ganoe – 5’11” 170 Running Back

St. Marys: Landon Cook – 5’8″ 205 Running Back/Linebacker; Frankie Smith – 5’8″ 175 Wide Receiver/Defensive Back; Jayden Overly – 5’9″ 197 Offensive Lineman/Defensive Lineman; Owen Thompson – 5’8″ 180 Offensive Lineman/Defensive Lineman

North Coaching Staff (all from Cameron County): Head Coach Ryan Newman; Assistant Coaches: Jeremiah Fragale, Cameron Horning, Ryan Tucker, Ben Newton, Brian Goodrow, Garrett Ramsey

(Congratulations to Hayden, Charlie, Briggs, Brant, Thalen, Brynden and Jake and all of this year’s selectees!!!!)