PA Football News Archives
September 2019
Zachman Picks The Badgers
September 21, 2019 | Dave Fegley
SCA senior heading to Wisconsin By: Dave Fegley (9-21-19) It’s extremely rare for any small school to have four players during a decade receive scholarships offers from Power 5 programs. Not only does Southern Columbia now have four, but all four are in the same class and each Tiger is heading to a university in […]
Tigers Tear Apart Blue Jays
September 21, 2019 | Dave Fegley
Southern Columbia Posts Another Shutout By: Dave Fegley (9-21-19) Friday night was the annual celebration of Homecoming for Southern Columbia at Tiger Stadium. The school welcomed the return of alumni to cheer on the Tigers. Unfortunately, the Tigers on the gridiron didn’t make their guests from Central Columbia feel that same sense of hospitality. SoCo […]
Southern Sets State Wins Record
September 14, 2019 | Dave Fegley
Garcia breaks one of Hynoski’s marks in front of his eyes When Southern Columbia arrived at Kemp Memorial Stadium on Friday night to take on Shamokin Area, their mindset was the same as it has been for a long, long time. Go out, dominate, and leave the field with a win and no doubt. The […]
Garcia’s Historic Night Highlights Win
September 7, 2019 | Dave Fegley
Southern Shellacks Selinsgrove By: Dave Fegley (9-7-19) Southern Columbia’s Gaige Garcia took a second quarter handoff four yards around the edge for a touchdown. It wasn’t the most impressive touchdown of the senior’s career, but it was certainly the most memorable one. With 2:34 left in the opening quarter Garcia stood in the end zone […]
Tigers Knock Out Red Tornadoes
September 1, 2019 | Dave Fegley
Southern’s defense posts another shutout By: Dave Fegley (9-1-19) Earlier in the week, one of Mount Carmel Area’s captains made the analogy that when they took on the reigning champions from Southern Columbia it would be a premiere boxing match in terms of wanting revenge. The comparison was made that the Red Tornadoes were Rocky […]
Tigers Trample Over Skyhawks
August 26, 2019 | Dave Fegley
Southern Columbia Dominant on ESPN 2 By: Dave Fegley (8-26-19) Proving people wrong has been what the Southern Columbia mentality has been for quite some time now. In the late 1980’s, critics said the Tigers wouldn’t ever put together a string of playoff runs. They haven’t missed the playoffs since. Then, the haters said Southern […]
Tigers Trek To Ten
August 24, 2019 | Dave Fegley
SCA Starting Season Down South on ESPN2 Even with a record nine PIAA titles to show for, one could make the case that the upcoming season for Southern Columbia is the most anticipated one in the program’s storied history. From the season opener on ESPN2, to what Tiger Nation hopes ends in with more gold […]
Southern Columbia’s 2018 Season Recap
August 19, 2019 | Dave Fegley
Undefeated Season Memorable For Tigers By Dave Fegley (12-28-18) — Posted: 8-19-19 Before the 2017 season, no kicker in Pennsylvania high school football history had ever made 100 extra points in a season. Not only has Southern Columbia produced the first one ever, but the Tigers have produced two different kickers in back to back […]
Garcia Headed to Michigan
June 24, 2019 | Dave Fegley
SCA athlete picks Ann Arbor By Dave Fegley (6-24-19) Southern Columbia’s gridiron star Gaige Garcia has decided that he will accept a scholarship offer to the University of Michigan. More properly, he will accept offers. The Tiger rushing and pinning machine will become a Wolverine next fall for two programs. “The University of Michigan is […]
Haladay Chooses Michigan State
June 17, 2019 | Dave Fegley
Tiger linebacker will be a Spartan By Dave Fegley (6-17-19) Less than a month after Southern Columbia’s offensive star picked his college destination, it’s time for the school’s all-time leading tackler to announce his landing spot. Cal Haladay has made trips to different schools in the eastern and central part of the country, but there […]
Fleming Becomes a Buckeye
May 31, 2019 | Dave Fegley
Southern Columbia star picks Ohio State Final destination…… 4’s out ✌🏽 pic.twitter.com/bX3qjQEA8R — 🃏0J4🃏 (@julian_040) May 31, 2019 It was a decision that took a lot of thought and time, but Southern Columbia’s Julian Fleming has made up his mind. The talented junior decided that Ohio State University was where he wanted to be. “It […]
Upcoming PA HS Recruiting Events
May 2, 2019 | Billy Splain
If you have a combine/showcase you’d like added please email billy@pafootballnews.com Saturday, May 4 at Cal U Registration 7:45 am, 9:10 Start time Schools represented: Albert Gallatin, Avella Belle Vernon Bentworth Beth Center Bethel Park Brownsville Burgettstown California Canon-McMillan Carmichaels Charleroi Chartiers Houston Connellsville Fort Cherry Frazier Jefferson-Morgan Laurel Highlands Mapletown McGuffey Monessen Peters […]
Open Dates: Curwensville
April 30, 2019 | Billy Splain
Curwensville (1A near Clearfield PA) is in dire need of a WEEK 8, Varsity Football Game. (Friday, or Saturday Night of October 18th or 19th) We are willing to Host or Travel. Would you please touch base with your contacts and see if there is anyone in need of a game that particular Week. Please […]
Sights and Sounds from first Big 33 Practice
April 29, 2019 | Billy Splain
The 2019 Big 33 team held their first practices in State College over the weekend.
Dunmore legendary coach Jack Henzes calls it a career
April 26, 2019 | Billy Splain
In 1971, after spending a four years with Wyoming Area, the Henzes regime at Dunmore began. 444 wins later, that regime has ended. The 83 year old Henzes was a head coach for 52 seasons, and PA high school football will now be without one of the greatest coaches in history. His win total is […]
Coaching Job: West Chester East @WCEastFootball
April 23, 2019 | Billy Splain
West Chester East High School (ChesMont, District 1) is seeking a qualified football coach for the 9th grade team. This is a paid position. Any interested applicants, please send resume and references to Head Coach Scott Stephen at sstephen@wcasd.net. Candidates can also apply directly to the position at the following link: https://www.wcasd.net/Page/647
Berwick hires Carm De Fransesco as the new Bulldogs head coach
April 23, 2019 | Billy Splain
When Frank Sheptok left Berwick for a college coaching job at Kings it left not one but two voids in the Berwick athletic department. Frank was not only the head coach, he was also the AD. Two weeks ago they filled one of those spots with a Berwick legend, Bo Orlando. Bo spent his high […]
Open Dates: State College 2020/2021
April 15, 2019 | Billy Splain
State College Area High School (6A) has a game 2 open date for the 2020/2021 seasons (8/28/2020 & 8/27/2021). Ideally, looking for a 2 year agreement. Please contact AD Chris Weakland to inquire (cjw11@scasd.org).
Wilkes Colonels Elite Prospect Camp Dates @CoachATrotta @WilkesFootball
March 14, 2019 | Billy Splain
Wilkes will hold their prospect camps on Sunday, May 19th and Sunday, July 14th. The camp cost is $30 to attend and that covers camp fees and lunch will be provided to you and whoever attends with you. These days are an opportunity for you to work on your skills and get coached by […]
Job Opening: Columbia HS
March 7, 2019 | Billy Splain
Columbia High school, a 2A school located between Lancaster and York, is searching for a coach for OL/DL. Interested candidates should contact coach Kyle budkyle1@gmail.com
Open Dates: Columbia HS 9-11-20 @BudKyle1
March 7, 2019 | Billy Splain
Columbia High school, a 2A school located between Lancaster and York, has an opening on 9-11-20. Looking for a 2 year contract. Interested teams should contact coach Kyle budkyle1@gmail.com
Open Dates Armstrong Sept 13
February 23, 2019 | Billy Splain
Armstrong High School (5A) has an open date for the weekend of September 13-14 in 2019. We are a rural district located approximately 45 miles north of Pittsburgh. Our team was 5-5 in 2018 and usually carries a roster of approximately 50 kids. Pleaser contact Coach Fabian with any interest. ffabian@asd.k12.pa.us
2019 PAFootballNews.com ALL ACADEMIC TEAM GOLD
February 23, 2019 | Billy Splain
We are proud to announce the following players have been named to our 2019 PAFootballNews.com All-Academic Gold Team. Members of this team competed in the 2018 season with a GPA of 4.0 and up If your team is not listed, please email billy@pafootballnews.com , we will continue to add to this list as long as it takes […]
2019 PAFootballNews.com ALL ACADEMIC TEAM SILVER
February 23, 2019 | Billy Splain
We are proud to announce the following players have been named to our 2019 PAFootballNews.com All-Academic Silver Team. Members of this team competed in the 2018 season with a GPA of 3.5 – 3.9 If your team is not listed, please email billy@pafootballnews.com, we will continue to add to this list as long as it takes […]
2019 PAFootballNews.com ALL ACADEMIC TEAM BRONZE
February 23, 2019 | Billy Splain
We are proud to announce the following players have been named to our 2019 PAFootballNews.com All-Academic Bronze Team. Members of this team competed in the 2018 season with a GPA of 3.0 – 3.4 If you or your team is not listed, please email billy@pafootballnews.com we will continue to add to this list as long as it […]
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