Football alumni Jesse Nagle (‘05), Nick Keefer (‘10) and Homer DeLattre (‘97) selected to PA East/West and Big 33 Classic coaching staffs

LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Big 33 and Small/Large School East/West All-Star Games announced their rosters and coaching staffs and three former members of the Lock Haven football program were selected as coaches.

Current Hollidaysburg head coach Homer DeLattre ‘97 is one of the eight coaches set to lead the Pennsylvania Team at the 68th Big 33 Football Classic, presented by Renewal by Andersen. The game will take place on Sunday, May 25 at Cumberland Valley High School’s Chapman Field and kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

Bald Eagle Area current head coach Jesse Nagle ’05 was selected to be the head coach of the West Small School Team and current Hempfield Area Head Coach Nick Keefer ‘10 was selected to be an assistant coach of the West Large School Team at the 2025 Pennsylvania East vs.West All-Star Game. Both all-star games will take place at Cumberland Valley High School’s Chapman Field with the Small School East vs. West kicking off at noon and the Large School East vs. West kicking off at 5 p.m.

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From the Big 33 website, Originating in 1957, the Big 33 Football Classic is one of the nation’s finest scholastic All-Star Football Games, currently showcasing Pennsylvania and Maryland’s premier football players. Now into its sixth decade, the Football Classic is often described as “The Super Bowl of High School Football.” It is a game rich in both history and tradition. Many Big 33 Football Classic players and cheerleaders propel to college careers and so many players have successful careers in the NFL. There has never been a Super Bowl played without a former Big 33 player on the roster. We are proud to continue a long tradition of 57 straight Super Bowls with former participants of the Big 33 Football Classic. Some of our most well-known alums include: Matt Millen, Joe Montana, Joe Namath, John Cappelletti, Dan Marino, Jim Kelly, Rocket Ismail, Kerry Collins, Kyle Brady, Orlando Pace, Antonio Freeman, Ed McCaffrey, Marvin Harrison, Curtis Martin, Ricky Watters, Ben Roethlisberger, Robbie Gould, Damar Hamlin and Miles Sanders. More than 140 former Big 33 players have played in a Super Bowl. No other all-star game can make that claim!

The annual Big 33 Football Classic event brings both substantial economic and social impact to our Commonwealth. Each year, Pennsylvania and Maryland square off in “The Super Bowl of High School Football.” In addition to the All-Star game, the Big 33 weekend also consists of a Welcome Picnic, Pep Rally, Recognition Ceremony, Youth Cheer and Football clinics, Military Recognition, Fan Experience and several activities for individuals with special needs and diverse backgrounds.

The Memorial Day weekend Big 33 Football Classic game is televised live in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and viewed on National programming Streams. In addition to the television broadcast and live streams, game attendance for the Football Classic is approximately 10,000 families and spectators traveling to Central PA for weekend festivities. All of this significantly boosts the local economy and support for businesses in surrounding communities.