Penn State coach makes new friends September 3, 2022 Mon Valley Independent Latest News Belle Vernon youth football players Max Russell, Nate Mahalko and Aidan McWreath met Penn State football coach James Franklin before Friday’s game between Belle Vernon Area and Laurel Highlands. FacebookTweet Belle Vernon youth football players Max Russell, Nate Mahalko and Aidan McWreath met Penn State football coach James Franklin before Friday’s game between Belle Vernon Area and Laurel Highlands. FacebookTweet