The event will return to the Firth Youth Center on Sat., October 26, 2024!
After a nearly 50-year hiatus, PUNT PASS KICK was "restored" in Phillipsburg on October 2023!
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.
2023 PPK Highlights included:
-Photo opportunities with Azari Ford, a 2017 PHS Graduate, 6x Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleader, and current Captain of the Philadelphia Eagles Cheer Team
-Autographs with Phillipsburg's own Steve Searfoss, a PHS Football Hall of Famer, 4-year starter at the University of Mississippi, and 3x NFL National Champion of PPK
-40-yard dash side competition with Jaxon M. having the fastest time of the day at 4.45 seconds!
-2 Attempts at Punting, Passing, and Kicking on the main "field" for all Participants
-Trophies and Medals for Place-winners
-Tons of concessions and giveaways
-and the Top 3 Winners in each age bracket received game tickets and a special invitation to a halftime demonstration at the October 20, 2023 Varsity Home Game, when our Stateliners take on East Brunswick!
Congratulations to the 2023 PPK Place-winners:
9-year old boys: Austin Kodi(1st), Jayden Becht(2nd), Ethan Matos(3rd)
10-year old boys: Casiyah Blair(1st), Beckett Schlark(2nd), Vinny Kisselbach(3rd)
11-year old boys: Logan Rehl (1st), Lorenzo Oakis(2nd), Billy Nooley(3rd)
12-year old boys: Jackson Tavormina(1st), Kyler Schiraldi(2nd), Cameron Walters(3rd)
13-year old boys: Richard Quinones(1st), Jaxon Matos(2nd), Treyvon Gonzalez(3rd)
9-year old girls: Valentina Ortega(1st)
11-year old girls: Alayah Alleyne(1st)
A huge thank you to PPK Committee Members, Ernie Honey, Steve Searfoss, Kyle Fleming, Mayor Todd Tersigni, Matt Noel, Meghan Santowasso, Laurie Nelson, and Kelly Post-Sheedy, who worked on this event for 6 months! We're so grateful for day-of volunteers Qia, Beverly, Lisa, Rick, and Tim, who stepped up to help ensure a smooth and successful event! Special thanks to our event sponsors IRCO Community Credit Union, VanCleef Engineering, Aqua Water Company, Remington & Vernick Engineers, and BalloonWorks.
Photo Credits: @TAPintoPhillipsburg @JLB Snap Photography
After a nearly 50-year hiatus, PUNT PASS KICK was "restored" in Phillipsburg on October 2023!
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.
2023 PPK Highlights included:
-Photo opportunities with Azari Ford, a 2017 PHS Graduate, 6x Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleader, and current Captain of the Philadelphia Eagles Cheer Team
-Autographs with Phillipsburg's own Steve Searfoss, a PHS Football Hall of Famer, 4-year starter at the University of Mississippi, and 3x NFL National Champion of PPK
-40-yard dash side competition with Jaxon M. having the fastest time of the day at 4.45 seconds!
-2 Attempts at Punting, Passing, and Kicking on the main "field" for all Participants
-Trophies and Medals for Place-winners
-Tons of concessions and giveaways
-and the Top 3 Winners in each age bracket received game tickets and a special invitation to a halftime demonstration at the October 20, 2023 Varsity Home Game, when our Stateliners take on East Brunswick!
Congratulations to the 2023 PPK Place-winners:
9-year old boys: Austin Kodi(1st), Jayden Becht(2nd), Ethan Matos(3rd)
10-year old boys: Casiyah Blair(1st), Beckett Schlark(2nd), Vinny Kisselbach(3rd)
11-year old boys: Logan Rehl (1st), Lorenzo Oakis(2nd), Billy Nooley(3rd)
12-year old boys: Jackson Tavormina(1st), Kyler Schiraldi(2nd), Cameron Walters(3rd)
13-year old boys: Richard Quinones(1st), Jaxon Matos(2nd), Treyvon Gonzalez(3rd)
9-year old girls: Valentina Ortega(1st)
11-year old girls: Alayah Alleyne(1st)
A huge thank you to PPK Committee Members, Ernie Honey, Steve Searfoss, Kyle Fleming, Mayor Todd Tersigni, Matt Noel, Meghan Santowasso, Laurie Nelson, and Kelly Post-Sheedy, who worked on this event for 6 months! We're so grateful for day-of volunteers Qia, Beverly, Lisa, Rick, and Tim, who stepped up to help ensure a smooth and successful event! Special thanks to our event sponsors IRCO Community Credit Union, VanCleef Engineering, Aqua Water Company, Remington & Vernick Engineers, and BalloonWorks.
Photo Credits: @TAPintoPhillipsburg @JLB Snap Photography
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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!
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