{"id":1034,"date":"2026-02-03T05:00:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T05:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/big33.org\/psfca\/?p=1034"},"modified":"2026-02-02T22:31:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T22:31:19","slug":"psfca-to-announce-2026-big-33-football-classic-pa-team-roster-cheer-rosters-and-memorial-day-weekend-event-details-on-february-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/big33.org\/psfca\/news\/2026\/psfca-to-announce-2026-big-33-football-classic-pa-team-roster-cheer-rosters-and-memorial-day-weekend-event-details-on-february-13\/","title":{"rendered":"PSFCA To Announce 2026 Big 33 Football Classic PA Team Roster, \u2028Cheer Rosters And\u00a0Memorial Day Weekend Event Details On February 13"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The 40-member Pennsylvania team for the 69th <a href=\"https:\/\/big33.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Big 33 Football Classic<\/a> will be announced during a press conference.<\/p>\n<p>The Team Announcement and Roster Release video will be shared on\u00a0Friday,\u00a0February 13th\u00a0at\u00a0The Penn Harris Hotel and Convention Center\u00a0in\u00a0Camp Hill, PA\u00a0at\u00a010:00 a.m.\u00a0The full PA Football Team roster, along with the PA and MD Cheer Squads will be posted on\u00a0big33.org\u00a0by\u00a011:00 a.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Speakers at the Big 33 Team Announcement Include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Garry Cathell, Executive Director, PSFCA and Big 33<\/li>\n<li>Nicole Whitmire, Big 33 Director<\/li>\n<li>PA State Senator Dawn Keefer<\/li>\n<li>PA State Representative Thomas Kutz\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Cumberland County Commissioners\u00a0(invited)<\/li>\n<li>PA Big 33 Coach Don Holl, Gateway HS<\/li>\n<li>Local Big 33 PA Team Players<\/li>\n<li>Local Big 33 Cheerleaders &#038; Buddies<\/li>\n<li>Title Sponsor Renewal by Andersen of Central PA<\/li>\n<li>The Peyton Walker Foundation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>When\/Where:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2028Date\/Time: Friday,\u00a0February 13, 10:00 a.m.<br \/>\nLocation: Penn Harris Hotel and Convention Center (1150 Camp Hill Bypass, Camp Hill, PA)<br \/>\nRoom: Governor&#8217;s B<\/p>\n<p>***Note:\u00a0Please park at the main hotel (Penn Harris) and enter at the main hotel entrance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Event Details:\u2028<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 69th\u00a0PSFCA Big 33 Football Classic\u00a0presented by\u00a0Renewal by Andersen of Central PA\u00a0will take place on\u00a0Sunday, May 24 at\u00a0Cumberland Valley High School&#8217;s Chapman Field\u00a0in\u00a0Cumberland County, PA. The game will kick off at\u00a06:30 p.m. A FREE FanFest, Pre-Game Ceremonies, the Girls Flag Football Championship and Military Recognition will take place prior to the football game. Veterans and Military get FREE admission.<\/p>\n<p>The Big 33 has been a hallmark of high school football excellence since 1957, and this year&#8217;s game promises to showcase the top talent from Pennsylvania and Maryland. This classic event, often called the &#8220;Super Bowl of High School Football,&#8221; continues to be supported by the\u00a0Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association (PSFCA),\u00a0Cumberland County, and the\u00a0Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, alongside numerous sponsors.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the\u00a0Titan Threadz PSFCA East\/West All-Star Games\u00a0rosters will be announced on Monday, February 23rd (Small School) and Tuesday, February 24th (Large School) on the PSFCA website (psfca.net). These games are scheduled for\u00a0Sunday, May 17 with the\u00a01-3A Small Schools game\u00a0at\u00a0Noon\u00a0and the\u00a04-6A Large Schools game\u00a0at\u00a05:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Garry Cathell, Executive Director of PSFCA and the Big 33 Football Classic, said, &#8220;Each year, the Big 33 proudly highlights the exceptional student talent that sustains one of the most respected traditions in high school football. This year&#8217;s outstanding group of student-athletes, cheerleaders, and buddies truly represents the best of the best, coming together for one of the nation\u2019s most prestigious games. Fans will have the opportunity to see tomorrow&#8217;s collegiate stars compete as members of the PSFCA Big 33 family. Beyond the excitement and elite level of play, the Big 33 experience is defined by its heart\u2014creating lasting, meaningful moments for our Buddies with special needs as they team up with players and cheerleaders, often forming friendships that last a lifetime. We invite fans of all ages to join us for an unforgettable weekend featuring military recognition, exciting football, family-friendly events, and much more.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Big 33 Director, Nicole Whitmire,\u00a0adds,\u00a0&#8220;We are incredibly proud of the meaningful impact the Big 33 Football Classic continues to have\u2014both within our community and across the local economy. This year, the Football Classic and its surrounding events are expected to welcome more than 10,000 fans to Cumberland County. At its core, the Big 33 serves as a powerful platform to recognize and celebrate deserving student-athletes across football, cheerleading, and girls flag football\u2014honoring not only their athletic excellence, but their character, leadership, and commitment to their communities. Beyond the excitement on the field, the Big 33 remains deeply committed to community engagement through initiatives such as our Buddy Program, Youth Clinics, Military and Veterans Recognition, and Clothing Drives. None of this would be possible without the unwavering support of our generous sponsors and dedicated Host Families. We extend our sincere gratitude to the Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation (CAEDC) for their continued partnership, to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, to Renewal by Andersen of Central PA &#8211; proud Title Sponsor of the Big 33 Football Classic\u2014and to all our outstanding sponsors who help make this event truly special.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some Notable Big 33 Alumni and NFL Greats:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2028Some well-known Big 33 alumni include\u00a0Joe Namath,\u00a0Joe Montana,\u00a0Dan Marino,\u00a0Jim Kelly,\u00a0Tony Dorsett,\u00a0Ricky Waters,\u00a0Ben Roethlisberger,\u00a0Kyle Brady,\u00a0Jordan Hill, Garry Gilliam, and\u00a0Damar Hamlin. <\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0Big 33 Buddy Program\u00a0pairs youth with special needs with a Big 33 football player or cheerleader. Buddies participate in the halftime routine and enjoy time with their teammates throughout Big 33 weekend. The program also offers year-round special Buddy events, thanks to UPMC.<\/p>\n<p>The Big 33 Host Family Program pairs Big 33 football players with local families, creating meaningful lifelong relationships. For more information to become a Host Family, contact Jillian Brubaker at <a href=\"mailto:jbrubaker@big33.org\">jbrubaker@big33.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/big33.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">big33.org<\/a>\u00a0or follow the Big 33 on social media:<\/p>\n<p>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Big33FootballClassic\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@Big33FootballClassic<\/a><br \/>\nInstagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/psfcabig33footballclassic\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@PFSCABig33FootballClassic<\/a><br \/>\nTwitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/psfcabig33\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@psfcabig33<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Proceeds from the Big 33 Football Classic\u00a0help support the PSFCA&#8217;s programs, including the Big 33 Buddy Program and military appreciation efforts during Memorial Day Weekend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 40-member Pennsylvania team for the 69th Big 33 Football Classic will be announced during a press conference.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1035,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1034","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"cc_featured_image_caption":{"caption_text":"","source_text":"","source_url":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/big33.org\/psfca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1034","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/big33.org\/psfca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/big33.org\/psfca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/big33.org\/psfca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/big33.org\/psfca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1034"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/big33.org\/psfca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1034\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1036,"href":"https:\/\/big33.org\/psfca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1034\/revisions\/1036"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/big33.org\/psfca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1035"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/big33.org\/psfca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1034"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/big33.org\/psfca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1034"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/big33.org\/psfca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1034"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}