Week Two Power Rankings for Heritage, WPAC & LHAC

Power Ratings 1.Homer Center(2-0) The Wildcats appear to be the team to beat. The offense is averaging 50 points a game. 2.Marion Center(2-0) The Stingers face Homer Center this week and have to be concerned by their defense. Marion Center is allowing 27.5 points a game. 3.Northern Cambria(2-0) The Colts will finally play a team […]

BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Week 2 Review: Bucs Playoff Bound? Avella Red Hot?

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE or Click Play Below Nathan and Jeremiah review the weekends games including reckless speculation on Chartiers Houston’s playoff opportunity, and if Avella can use their momentum to take down West Greene LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!

2020 Keystone Club: The @LaunchPadKickT Special Teams Leaders! Week 2 Sept 17-21

https://launchpadkickofftee.com/ Each week we will present the Keystone Club. This Club consists of players meeting the requirements sent to coaches. It is a statewide compilation of top performances for the previous weekend. PLEASE EMAIL billy@pafootballnews.com if you wish someone to be on this list! Entries must be from coach or verified. Top Special Teams Performances […]

2020 Keystone Club: DEFENSIVE LEADERS! Week 2 Sept 17-21

Each week we will present the Keystone Club. This Club consists of players meeting the requirements sent to coaches. It is a statewide compilation of top performances for the previous weekend. PLEASE EMAIL billy@pafootballnews.com if you wish someone to be on this list! Entries must be from coach or verified. Top Defensive Performances # Tackles […]

2020 Player Profile: Brandon Choi, Bishop Shanahan @BrandonChoi_6 @BSHS_Eagles_FB

Brandon Choi Bishop Shanahan 2022 LB/RB Jersey # 6 HT/WT  6’2/215 Other sports you play Basketball and Lacrosse Twitter @BrandonChoi_6 All-Chesmont Honorable Mention Football All-Area Honorable Mention Basketball District 1 4A Champion Defense: -108 tackles -15 tackles for loss -4 sacks -3 forced fumbles -3 fumble recoveries Offense: -530 rushing yards -135 receiving yards -6 […]

2020 Player Profile: Rowen Hershey – Avon Grove @Rhershey99 @avon_groveFB

Rowen Hershey Year: 2021 Avon Grove High School WR/TE/DE/LB Jersey #8 Ht: 6’3 Wt: 200 Awards: Second-team All-Chestmont TE, Second team all-area TE, Other sports: Men’s Volleyball Twitter: @Rhershey99 Why do you play football? Rowen- I love the game and have always loved it. Started playing when I was 7 years old and never fell […]

2020 Player Profile: George May – Northwest Area @NW_Rangers @coachhazlet

George May  Year: 2021  Northwest Area High School  RB/DL Jersey # 15 Ht: 5’6 Wt: 225  2019 Stats: 1,177 yards rushing with 11 touchdowns with 41 tackles and 1.5 sacks  Why do you play football?  George: Love the game. What has been your best memory from football so far?  George: Beating Lackawanna Trail. Who is […]

2020 Team Preview: The Wyoming Valley West Spartans @wvwfootball @WVWCoachB

Wyoming Valley West Spartans Head Coach Jack Baranski Assistant Coaches * Doug Mucha, Paul Patara, George Simms, Len Butczynski, Ryan Mahovich, Matt Zlotek, Ken McDaniels 2019 Season Record * 3-8 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-11   @ Wilkes-Barre (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-18   @ Dallas (0-0) Mountaineer Stadium 7:00 pm 09-25   vs. Pittston (0-0) Spartan Stadium 7:00 pm 10-02   @ Berwick (0-0) Crispin […]

Scrimmage Report – Mechanicsburg at Carlisle @GoMechanicsburg @CAHerd_FB

  They say the dress rehearsal is always worse than opening night.  Mechanicsburg sure hopes so, as they were unable to get their offense going against the Thundering Herd in an early morning scrimmage at Ken Millen Stadium in Carlisle. Mechanicsburg managed only 47 yards rushing and 130 yards passing in the game. 52 yards […]

Samuel Brown carries Lasalle to 35-27 win over Manheim Township @LaSalle_Sports @MTFootball18

Sam Brown flanked by to linemen  Pic Kathy Leister Samuel Brown’s college offer sheet is impressive, but so is his game. The talented junior rushed for 165 yards and three scores and padded his stats with 2 catches for 30 yards and a game busting td catch. “They’ve certainly got some talent over there, and […]

Tigers Trump Panthers

Roth Moves Up Career Wins List Southern Columbia’s Jim Roth enters his fifth decade as the head coach of the PIAA’s most accomplished program of all-time. After winning 10 state championships, 27 District IV titles, and High School Football America National Championships the past two years, this year is is unique in multiple ways. Last […]

Panthers top Hornets 17-14 on Senior Night.

The North Penn-Mansfield Panthers scored 17 unanswered points to regain the Morton F. Jones Trophy and hand the Hornets their first loss of the season on Friday, September 18. The last time the two cross-town rivals met, in the first round of the 2019 District IV Class AA playoffs, the Panthers came home with a 17-14 win […]

Week Two Power Rankings for Heritage, WPAC & LHAC

Power Ratings 1.Homer Center(2-0) The Wildcats appear to be the team to beat. The offense is averaging 50 points a game. 2.Marion Center(2-0) The Stingers face Homer Center this week and have to be concerned by their defense. Marion Center is allowing 27.5 points a game. 3.Northern Cambria(2-0) The Colts will finally play a team […]

Windber’s Willis , Single-Wing Keeps Hawks at Bay 42-25 @WindberFootball

HANOVER TWP- Windber’s Aaron Willis is determined to make the most of his senior year. Denied a transfer from Johnstown last year, he was forced to sit out his junior year. That decision may not bode to well for the Ramblers opponents going forward. Saturday afternoon at Gayewski Memorial Stadium, Hanover Area was introduced to […]

Week Two Power Rankings for Heritage, WPAC & LHAC

Power Ratings 1.Homer Center(2-0) The Wildcats appear to be the team to beat. The offense is averaging 50 points a game. 2.Marion Center(2-0) The Stingers face Homer Center this week and have to be concerned by their defense. Marion Center is allowing 27.5 points a game. 3.Northern Cambria(2-0) The Colts will finally play a team […]

Marion Center holds second quarter lead to win over Purchase Line

The Purchase Line Red Dragons prepare to take the field for their home opener against the Marion Center Stingers (above). The perfect Friday night football weather only added to the nail-biting game between the Marion Center Stingers and the Purchase Line Red Dragons. With a final score or 28-20, the win going to the Stingers, […]

BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Week 2 Review: Bucs Playoff Bound? Avella Red Hot?

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE or Click Play Below Nathan and Jeremiah review the weekends games including reckless speculation on Chartiers Houston’s playoff opportunity, and if Avella can use their momentum to take down West Greene LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!

WPIAL: Chartiers Valley upsets South Fayette on Senior Night @CVColtsAD @sflionssports

Chartiers Valley Upsets South Fayette on Senior Night September 18, 2020 Chartiers Valley Colts v. South Fayette Lions Chartiers Valley High School Stadium, Bridgeville, PA In a senior night contest early in the season, the Colts and Lions got off to sluggish starts offensively. South Fayette moved the ball into the redzone before turning it […]

2020 PFN Player Profiles: Malik Harris – Westinghouse @MalikHa19294965 @WHCoachGreen

photo credit DreamShotsMedia Malik Harris School:Westinghouse Positions RB Class 2022 Jersey #:7 Height & Weight: 5’7″ 177lbs 1- How long have you been playing football? 13 years 2-What other sports do you play? Basketball 3- What life lessons has football taught you? How to be a leader 4- How often do you watch film on […]

2020 Player Profile: Joshua Berger – Taylor Allderdice @JoshuaBerger53 @DiceSports @PGHCityLeague

Joshua Berger 2021 Taylor Allderdice Positions(s) Offensive/Defensive Line Jersey #53 Ht 6”2 Wt 275 Twitter @JoshuaBerger53 Why do you play football? I play football because I enjoy the teamwork between me and my brothers, the feeling of winning and the feeling of beating the guy across from me. Who is your favorite sports star and […]

Union/A-C Valley drops Keystone @UHSACV_Football @KeystoneFootba2

Special contribution d9and10sports.com Chris Rosetti KNOX, Pa. – Caiden Rainey’s 10-yard touchdown run capped a 63-yard drive to open the second half for Union/A-C Valley and the Falcon Knights did the rest in a 14-7 win over rival Keystone Friday night in Knox. Rainey had the big plays of the drive including an 18-yard catch and […]

Central Clarion Wildcats Open Historic First Season With Win Over Over Punxsutawney

CLARION SPORTS ZONE The Central Clarion Wildcats opened their inaugural season on Friday (September 11th), with a 42-6 win over Punxsutawney, at Clarion-Limestone Stadium . With this being the first game (and first home game) in Central Clarion history, the game was loaded with program firsts that these Wildcat players will remember for the rest […]

Northwestern dominates Saegertown @NWSD_FOOTBALL @PantherPressSHS

After a hard-fought overtime win over Maplewood last week. Northwestern had no problem Saturday night against Saegertown, routing the Panthers 51-0. “It’s nice to be able to get out and play the game,” said Northwestern head coach Mark Brooks. “That’s what we’ve wanted since summer with all the Covid-19 junk. Any game Friday or Saturday […]

West Middlesex Pushes Past Kennedy Catholic in Defensive Slugfest

Kennedy Catholic’s first home varsity game in seven years did not disappoint. A defensive slugfest that saw only two first downs in all of the first quarter ended with a 10-0 West Middlesex victory. Just moments before the first half ended, West Middlesex got within the Kennedy Catholic five yard line. The Eagles’ junior linebacker […]

Windber’s Willis , Single-Wing Keeps Hawks at Bay 42-25 @WindberFootball

HANOVER TWP- Windber’s Aaron Willis is determined to make the most of his senior year. Denied a transfer from Johnstown last year, he was forced to sit out his junior year. That decision may not bode to well for the Ramblers opponents going forward. Saturday afternoon at Gayewski Memorial Stadium, Hanover Area was introduced to […]

Pottsville cruises to Sunday win over neighboring Minersville @MinersFB @PAHSathletics

The last time Pottsville in Minersville met on the gridiron 1933. Looking at today’s outcome I’m guessing Minersville would like to be just as many years until they meet again. Because of Covid 19, two teams who are drastically different in size had to meet. Neighbors and friends, players on both teams we’re forced to […]

Samuel Brown carries Lasalle to 35-27 win over Manheim Township @LaSalle_Sports @MTFootball18

Sam Brown flanked by to linemen  Pic Kathy Leister Samuel Brown’s college offer sheet is impressive, but so is his game. The talented junior rushed for 165 yards and three scores and padded his stats with 2 catches for 30 yards and a game busting td catch. “They’ve certainly got some talent over there, and […]

2020 Team Profile The Archbishop Wood Vikings @WoodFootball @Wood_Vikings

Archbishop Wood 2019 Season Record 11-3 State Champs 5A Head Coach Coach Matt Walp Assistant Coaches * Dave Armstrong-Defensive Coordinator/Varsity Leo Plenski -Offensive Coordinator/Varsity Chris Knott – OL/DL Coach/Varsity Cory Kelly – OL/DL Coach Varsity Anthony Singlar – Defensive Back Secondary Coach/Varsity Andy Sidarous – LB Coach & Special Teams Varsity/JV Head Coach Rich McFillin – […]

Berwick Linebacker Blane Cleaver heading to Army WP, committed this morning @blane_cleaver @CleaverBoyz @MikeViti @CoachJohnLoose

The Berwick Bulldogs have a long football history and a storied program. Many former Bulldogs have gone on to college careers, and this year is no exception. Blane Cleaver will join that long list as he committed to the Army West Program. There he’ll be greeted by another former Berwick standout, Mike Viti, who coaches […]

Malvern Prep DB Steven Rose Jr. will head to Delaware to play for the Blue Hens @StevenRoseJr2 @MalvernPrepFB @CoachGueriera

Dave Gueriera, head coach at Malvern Prep, is no stranger to putting out D1 football players. This year is no exception. Well, there is one. This year, if no changes are made quickly, his D1 stars won’t see the field this fall. Too bad because we won’t get to see the Steven Rose show. This […]

Haverford School TE Matt Carlino will be a Blue Hen following senior year. @MattCarlino1 @FordsFootball

The saying “it’s in your blood” or “he’s got good genes” is often heard around the recruiting world and with good reason.  It’s usually true. The same can be said for Haverford School TE Matt Carlino. His uncle was a stud at Penn State (an Upper Merion grad), Brad Scioli, and it’s not surprise that […]

From Whippet to Nittany Lion, OL Drew Shelton makes an early choice to attend PSU @drewshelt7 @FootballDwest

Drew Shelton, Downingtown West>>>Penn State It’s a long list for this incoming junior from Downingtown West. Kansas St, Bowling Green, Rutgers, West Virginia, Pitt, Syracuse, Michigan St, Maryland, Virginia Tech, Michigan, Notre Dame, ASU, Oklahoma, Northwestern, Stanford, Florida, Minnesota and Indiana all made a play for the lanky  6’5 255 offensive lineman, but it was […]