PA Football News Archives
October 2023
Philly City League Week 8 Preview:
October 20, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Philly City Leagues Week 8 Preview: For the Philadelphia Public League this is the regular season finale weekend with many division titles still up for grabs. In the Independence Division Imhotep has already clinched the title and #1 seed in the 5A playoffs. In the 2nd tier division, the Liberty Division Martin Luther King & […]
Philly City League Week 7 Recap
October 19, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
District 12 & Inter-Ac League Week 7 Recap: George Washington 21 High School of the Future 18: The Eagles got a great performance from Jr. WR/DB Jamar Coleman who finished the evening with 2 interceptions, a touchdown, 2 tackles & 2 coverage sacks. The win propelled GW to the division title which also ensures they’ll […]
Pats Fall to O’Hara as Missed Oppurtunities Pile Up Once Again
October 14, 2023 | Mike Livingston
NORRISTOWN. PA – The Pats play reflected the weather on a gloomy morning at Norristown Area H.S. as they fell to the Lions of Cardinal O’Hara 17-0. The Patriots early kickoff came as a result of the in-climate weather. Originally anticipated for a 1:00 p.m. kickoff; the game began just as the rain did at […]
Roxborough gets a tough 16-0 win vs. South Philly (gallery)
October 14, 2023 | Billy Splain
Roxborough defeated Southern High 16-0 at Roxborough. They scored twice once on a quarterback scramble and another on a short pass and run into endzone. A Roxborough defensive back returned an interception 80 yards for a touchdown, but it was negated because of a Roxborough penalty. Roger Barone Gallery
District 12 & Inter-Ac League Week 8 Preview:
October 13, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
District 12 & Inter-Ac League Week 8 Preview: George Washington @ School of the Future (10/12 @ 7pm): A game featuring two teams who are undefeated in league play will battle for what possibly will be the division title and the right to move up to the National Division next season. GW took their first […]
District 12 Week 7 Recap & Review
October 12, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
District 12 Week 7 Rewind NG 6 Bonner-Prendie 0: The Saints and Friars played a great defensive struggle game with both teams displaying a physical brand of football. Both teams came into the game undefeated in CL Blue Division play. NG would break open the scoring on a 4th down conversion pass from Mekhi Wharton […]
St. Joes Prep Dominates in 42-6 Win Over La Salle
October 6, 2023 | Noah Stomsky
While Prep’s offense seemed slow and didn’t look like themselves, the defense was playing at an elite level the entire game. With two early turnovers on offense and giving the ball up in scoring position, SJP should’ve been down big. A superior defensive line, flying linebackers, and sealed tight coverage caused numerous sacks and multiple […]
Neumann Goretti uses a stingy defense to win at Bonner-Prendie
October 6, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
This game pitted two very talented teams on a great weather Friday evening. For those who’ve never partaken in a game at Bonner-Prendie the stadium is very unique as there are no bleachers or stands inside the stadium. Spectators can sit on the grass hills, the concrete ledge below the steps or stand around the […]
District 12 Week 6 Preview
October 6, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
District 12 Week 6 Preview: There are some key league divisional games this weekend so let’s get into the top tier games. Public League Northeast @ Imhotep: The Vikings enter 5-1 winners of 5 straight games and will travel across town to take on Tep who is 6-0 and the top ranked team in the […]
Philly City Leagues Mid-Season Recap
October 5, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
District 12 Mid-Season Recap: The 2023 regular season is halfway over for most teams, and we have a few clear-cut favorites to win their division, advance to title games and contend for state titles. While there are some very strong teams in the 2 leagues, we also must pay honor to the Inter-Ac League which […]
District 12 Philly Public & Catholic League Week 5 Recap
October 4, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
District 12 Week 5 recap: Lower Moreland 14 Vaux 8: Lower Moreland who had struggled defensively in their previous 4 games stepped up big time surrendering only 8 points to Vaux. Highland Regional (NJ) 38 Academy at Palumbo 0: Highland Regional would dominate from start to finish churning out 394 yards of total offense, passing […]
District 12 Week 5 Preview
September 28, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
We are currently in week 5 of the 2023 season here in District 12. Many teams took advantage of scheduling a week 0 game, so they have 5 games played while a few choose to schedule an extra scrimmage. Due to inclement weather and team player shortages, we have a handful of teams who’ve only […]
District 12 Week 4 Preview
September 22, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
District 12 Week 4 Preview: Games of the Week: West Philadelphia @ Frankford Thursday 3pm: The Speedboys are currently 2-2 looking for another division win. They live and die with the running game. With a large offensive line that’s also experienced they are looking to take the next step. Frankford currently is on a 2-game […]
What the heck’s happening in Districts I & XII This Week: Week 4
September 21, 2023 | Willie McGonigle
Welcome back after taking a two-week hiatus due to work commitments and for that, I offer my apologies we are back let’s take a look at What’s Happening in Districts I& XII _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Streak Still going: Despite receiving a scare from Haverford last week with their 14-13 victory over the Fords the Garnet Valley Jaguars […]
District 12 Week 3 Review & Notes
September 20, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
District 12 Week 3 Recap Academy of Palumbo 14 Dobbins 0: The Griffins used a stout defense & timely offense to secure the 14-0 win. While Dobbins played hard, they committed multiple penalties & self-inflicted turnovers doomed them. Up next for the Griffins are a date with Samuel Fels while Dobbins looks ahead to a […]
MLK uses big plays, defense to take down Central
September 17, 2023 | Billy Splain
It took just two plays for the Cougars to take control of the game. Makhai Robinson busted off two huge td runs consecutively to put MLK up 14-0 and they never relinquished the lead. “This started early this week. A lot of the guys responded to the loss we took earlier on, we had great […]
Cardinal O’Hara Strikes Quick Then Defense Shuts Out West Catholic
September 16, 2023 | Willie McGonigle
SPRINGFIELD: Entering Friday nights Philadelphia Catholic League Blue Division opener Cardinal O’Hara Head Coach Mike Ewing knew his defense was in for a tough test in having to defend against visiting West Catholic and their Quarterback Kal-El Durham. Luckly for Ewing his Lions defense was up to the test and his offense did enough as […]
District 12 Week 3 Preview Pt 2 Friday & Saturday
September 16, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Friday 9/15: Ben Franklin @ George Washington: The Electrons are improved from last year winning more total games (1) and scoring more points (44) than they did in 2022. Under new HC Aleem Medley a former BF football player they’ve been disciplined and motivated to be more competitive. Leading the team is Sr. RB Vernon […]
Jabree Coleman carries Imhotep to win over Malvern
September 15, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jabree Coleman had him a night to remember. The Georgia bound running back sliced, diced, fought and plowed his way to 40 carries for 293 yards and two scores to lead the Panthers to a 24-14 win over Malvern Prep. “I really appreciate my offensive line. Coming from last year, it’s the same line, they […]
George Washington soars past Ben Franklin
September 15, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
The Eagles improved to 3-0 with a convincing 44-0 win over the Ben Franklin Electrons. The game featured plenty of hard hits including this one https://x.com/afrankl3/status/1702765381360709989?s=46&t=N5fVwd8BRHqOvVE3satFLw The first quarter was a defensive slug feat until the Eagles broke through with no time left in the quarter to take a 7-0 lead on a beautiful toss […]
One Half was All Wissahickon Needed to Win over Simon Gratz
September 14, 2023 | Noah Stomsky
Using one word to describe the game, Brutal. Wissahickon found themselves up 44-0 at the half and that’s when they stepped off the pedal. The final score of 44-28 doesn’t actually tell the full story. Wissahickon’s Jaden Randall took a bad hit and landed weirdly on his shoulder in the first drive of the game […]
Jayden scored the winning touchdown with under 2 minutes left to give Springside Chestnut Hill the win over Lincoln
September 14, 2023 | Billy Splain
When push came to show, the Springside Chestnut Hill line started shoving. But it wasn’t until the fourth quarter. Trailing 14-13 with just over 3 minutes to play, the Blue Devil offensive line, led by Monmouth commit Mitch Karp, started to shove a Lincoln line that, for three quarters, held the Devils in check. The […]
District 12 Week 3 Preview Part 1: 9/14
September 14, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Thursday: 9/14 Springside Chestnut Hill Academy @ Abraham Lincoln: The SCHA Blue Devils come into the game 2-0 with convincing wins over Lansdale Catholic (35-7) and Blair Academy (40-0). Senior RB Jayden Sumpter leads them offensively with 8 TDs and 358 yards rushing during the young season. He’s the key ingredient to their offense putting […]
Willie Norris and Kenny Woseley’s Back to Back Interceptions Save Imhotep
September 9, 2023 | Noah Stomsky
After Willie Norris’s interception, you would’ve thought there could’ve been no crazier interception; up until Kenny Woseley decided to step in the spotlight. Stoppage in play at 4:02 due to thunder and lightning paused the game for an hour and forty-one minutes. Imhotep came out about halfway through that time at 4:55 waiting for Archbishop […]
Roman Catholic’s Defense Starts Fast Fuels win Over Episcopal Academy
September 9, 2023 | Willie McGonigle
NEWTOWN SQUARE: Every coach dreams of a quick start from their team. Friday night Roman Catholic Head Coach Rick Prete got that, but it wasn’t his offense that came out of the gate fast it was his defense, that before their offense could even get on the field gave the visiting Cahillites’ a 12-0 lead […]
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