For the third consecutive year, Punt Pass Kick was "restored" in Phillipsburg at the FYC on October 18, 2025!
Punt, Pass, Kick (PPK) is a popular youth skills competition in American football that has a history dating back to 1961.
The competition has been a significant part of American football's grassroots development, helping to foster a new generation of players and fans while promoting the values of fair play and skill development.
Punt, Pass, Kick (PPK) is a popular youth skills competition in American football that has a history dating back to 1961.
The competition has been a significant part of American football's grassroots development, helping to foster a new generation of players and fans while promoting the values of fair play and skill development.
2025 PPK Event Highlights included:
- 2 Attempts at Punting, Passing, and Kicking for distance and accuracy on the main "field" for all participants
- 40-yard dash side competition! Fastest times from each age group were: 9-year-olds: Benny (6.07), 10-year-olds: Brett (5.59), 11-year-olds: Joey (5.56), 12- year-olds: Drew (5.85) & Aubrey (6.73), and 13-year-olds: Lorenz (5.59)! Overall, 11-year-old, Joey, had the fastest time of the day!
- Trophies and medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Winners in each Age/Gender bracket
- Tons of concessions, giveaways, and bragging rights!
Part 2 of Punt Pass Kick continues on Friday, Oct. 24th at Maloney Stadium, as the Top 3 Winners in each bracket received game tickers and a special invitation to a halftime demonstration during the PHS Varsity Home Game!
Then, the 3rd and Final Part of Punt Pass Kick will be held on Monday, Nov. 24th at Cottingham Stadium, when our 1st Place P'burg Winners go head-to-head against Easton's 1st Place Winners before the PowderPuff Football Game! We know our P'burg kids are read to compete for the P'burg/Easton Punt Pass kick Mayor's Cup again this year!
Congratulations to the 2025 PPK Place-winners:
9-year-old boys: Conor Freer(1st), Kaiden Rollins(2nd), Carson Burger(3rd)
10-year-old boys: Scott Cameron(1st), Jeriah Perry(2nd), Jayden Carter(3rd)
11-year-old boys: Austin Kadi(1st), Jayden Becht(2nd), Rylan Barsony(3rd)
12-year-old boys: Mason Villano(1st), Casyiah Blair(2nd), Elias Hart(3rd)
13-year-old boys: Timothy Todd(1st), Lovenz Laguerre(2nd), Cole Clymer(3rd)
10-year-old girls: Allie Trent(1st)
12-year-old girls: Aubree Altemose(1st), Keandra Harrington(2nd)
13-year-old girls: Lilliana Rehl(1st), Desiree Lopez(2nd)
A huge thank you to PPK Committee Members (Ernie Honey, Steve Searfoss, Kyle Fleming, Matt Noel, Todd Tersigni, Meghan Santowasso, Kelly Post-Sheedy), the Town of Phillipsburg Recreation and DPW Depts., and our FYC Leadership Team & Staff for their tireless efforts! Day-of Volunteers Lisa, Jody, Peggy, Savannah, Zoey, Amber, Rick, and the Lafayette Landis Center were vital to ensuring a smooth & successful event!
- 2 Attempts at Punting, Passing, and Kicking for distance and accuracy on the main "field" for all participants
- 40-yard dash side competition! Fastest times from each age group were: 9-year-olds: Benny (6.07), 10-year-olds: Brett (5.59), 11-year-olds: Joey (5.56), 12- year-olds: Drew (5.85) & Aubrey (6.73), and 13-year-olds: Lorenz (5.59)! Overall, 11-year-old, Joey, had the fastest time of the day!
- Trophies and medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Winners in each Age/Gender bracket
- Tons of concessions, giveaways, and bragging rights!
Part 2 of Punt Pass Kick continues on Friday, Oct. 24th at Maloney Stadium, as the Top 3 Winners in each bracket received game tickers and a special invitation to a halftime demonstration during the PHS Varsity Home Game!
Then, the 3rd and Final Part of Punt Pass Kick will be held on Monday, Nov. 24th at Cottingham Stadium, when our 1st Place P'burg Winners go head-to-head against Easton's 1st Place Winners before the PowderPuff Football Game! We know our P'burg kids are read to compete for the P'burg/Easton Punt Pass kick Mayor's Cup again this year!
Congratulations to the 2025 PPK Place-winners:
9-year-old boys: Conor Freer(1st), Kaiden Rollins(2nd), Carson Burger(3rd)
10-year-old boys: Scott Cameron(1st), Jeriah Perry(2nd), Jayden Carter(3rd)
11-year-old boys: Austin Kadi(1st), Jayden Becht(2nd), Rylan Barsony(3rd)
12-year-old boys: Mason Villano(1st), Casyiah Blair(2nd), Elias Hart(3rd)
13-year-old boys: Timothy Todd(1st), Lovenz Laguerre(2nd), Cole Clymer(3rd)
10-year-old girls: Allie Trent(1st)
12-year-old girls: Aubree Altemose(1st), Keandra Harrington(2nd)
13-year-old girls: Lilliana Rehl(1st), Desiree Lopez(2nd)
A huge thank you to PPK Committee Members (Ernie Honey, Steve Searfoss, Kyle Fleming, Matt Noel, Todd Tersigni, Meghan Santowasso, Kelly Post-Sheedy), the Town of Phillipsburg Recreation and DPW Depts., and our FYC Leadership Team & Staff for their tireless efforts! Day-of Volunteers Lisa, Jody, Peggy, Savannah, Zoey, Amber, Rick, and the Lafayette Landis Center were vital to ensuring a smooth & successful event!
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THANKS TO OUR 2025 PUNT PASS KICK SPONSORS....
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CURRENT RECORD HOLDERS: |
Also, a special thanks to Todd Tersigni and Mrs. Patti for additional support with the well-deserved awards!
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Steve Searfoss accepts the Punt Pass Kick National Championship Trophy from Ford Motor Company Executives at the NFL Pro-Bowl Games in 1970 (New Orleans), 1972 (New Orleans) and 1973 (San Francisco, CA) . He won the National Title at ages 10, 12 and 13 for the Boys 8-13 Category. His local titles were earned at the Firth Youth Center, where he advanced to Regional and State Tournaments, and, eventually, the National Competition. Exceeding the weight limit for youth football, Steve's Dad decided to practice punting, passing, and kicking at Walters Park and behind the FYC every night so young Stevie had an opportunity to compete in some form of the sport. Steve went on to become a Hall of Fame football player for Phillipsburg High and was a 4-year starter for the University of Mississippi. Along with his lifelong friend, Ernie Honey, Steve is excited to bring back this tradition to the kids of P'burg!