PA Football News Archives
July 2018
Mt. League media day has familiar ring to it: stay healthy
July 31, 2018 | Billy Splain
Today at Bald Eagle Area High School there were Eagles, Golden Eagles, Mounties, Red Raiders, Bison, Rams, Bearcats and Huskies gathered all in one room. Not one animal, officer or pirate was injured at this gathering. That was the theme among many coaches, stay healthy in the grind of Mountain League play. There are some […]
Dave Fegley joins PAFootballNews.com, will provide coverage for SCA and surrounding area @DFegs9 @SoCoTigerSports
July 31, 2018 | Billy Splain
Dave is a 2009 graduate of Southern Columbia and currently teaches math in the district. Between his roles over the years as a player, announcer, writer, manager, and a fan, he has not missed a single Tigers football game since the conclusion of the 1997 season. Every Friday night, he broadcasts the games as a […]
OPEN DATES: Cathedral Prep Seeks Scrimmage Opponent 8-18-18
July 30, 2018 | Billy Splain
Cathedral Prep in Erie needs an opponent for a scrimmage on Aug 18. If interested please contact Mike Mischler at Mike.Mischler@prep-villa.com
Berks Catholic DE Luke Painton commits to Columbia @lpainton17 @BerksCatholicFB
July 30, 2018 | Billy Splain
The Saints made a deep run into the PIAA State Playoffs last year and are expected to make a similar run this year. One of the reasons for that success is Tight End/Defensive end Luke Painton. Standing at 6-7 and weighing 245 pounds, Painton helped pave the way for the Berks Catholic run to 13-1. […]
Lower Dauphin TE Will Bowen chooses Delaware to continue his Athletic/Academic journey @willbowen_ @LDFB_live
July 29, 2018 | Billy Splain
At 6-6, 240 pounds he’s a target most college coaches dream their quarterbacks would have. Yesterday one of those coaches had their dream come true as Lower Dauphin TE made his choice to play for the Blue Hens of Delaware. We caught up with him to ask him about his choice: WPA: why did you […]
Manheim Central Barons go the extra mile for their community @CoachHahnMCFB @TFlick24
July 29, 2018 | Billy Splain
On any given Friday night when the Manheim Central football team takes the field, whether it be home or away, you will always see a large contingency of Baron fans there to cheer on their team. Head Coach Dave Hahn We have a member of the community who had a few issues in their company […]
Hubbers give back, help remove thousands of old tires @HubberFootball
July 26, 2018 | Billy Splain
Back row: Zach Persing, Owen Holmberg, Javin Brown, Ian Woodruff, Tyler Howes, and Michael Tanner Front row: Coach Colby Austin, Coach Joel Lent, Hunter Lent, Aiden McKean, Damian Neubert, Nic Cummings, Brandon Tingley, Braedon Johnson, Ryli Burritt, Trevor Zuver, Bryent Johnson, Noah Lent, Coach Adam Jack When your a part of a football team you’re […]
McDevitt Lineman Carter Christopher commits to William & Mary @cchristopher70 @McD_Football_
July 25, 2018 | Billy Splain
Back on May 25 Bishop McDevitt lineman Carter Christopher announced he had received an offer to play football for the William & Mary Tribe. It was one of several offers he got back in the spring, including Monmouth, Columbia and Dartmouth. But it was his visit with the Tribe that stood out. Today the 6-2, […]
Sites/Sounds/Videos and tidbits from District 4 Media Day
July 25, 2018 | Billy Splain
The District 4 Coaches Association held their annual Media Day event Tuesday at the Williamsport Country Club. Organizer Justin Van Fleet of Loyalsock does a great job with this event. Before the show started there was a lot of chatter about the equity meeting that was happening in State College. I heard things from “I […]
Emmaus Running Back Sone Ntoh ends recruitment with Commit to Harvard
July 23, 2018 | Billy Splain
When you look over the Emmaus running backs offer sheet it isn’t hard to tell that Sone Ntoh has was it takes to be a great football player. One of the key ingredients to being one is the ability to understand the game. With offers from the likes of Colgate, Dartmouth, Yale, Princeton and a […]
Chris Masse presents the 4th Annual Sun-Gazette coverage area Top 50: 30-21
July 23, 2018 | Billy Splain
Pictured: Wellsboro athlete Aidan Hauser is a weapon all over the field Every Monday we will bring you Chris Masse’s 4th Annual Sun-Gazette coverage area Top 50, broken up in segments of ten. Today we present numbers 30-21: No. 30: Aidan Hauser, Wellsboro: a serious big-play threat, Hauser can turn a short gain into a […]
PAFootballNews.com will begin webcasting games this season, starting August 31 with Central Dauphin visiting Berks Catholic @CDAthletics @AlverniaUniv @BerksCatholicFB
July 21, 2018 | Billy Splain
On Friday, August 31 PFN will begin a new era! Thanks to our sponsor Alvernia University, we will begin webcasting games. And our first contest is a big one! The Central Dauphin Rams will visit Berks Catholic to start a new era for PaFootballNews.com. Bruce Badgley and Cary Moyer will bring you the call as […]
Erie County All Stars prevail in 2018 Save an Eye game (video highlight reel) @save_an_eye
July 21, 2018 | Billy Splain
The Erie County All-Star team got an outstanding performance from their defense and just enough offense to edge the Erie City All-Stars 14-10 in the annual Save An Eye football game held at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Erie. Fans were treated to an outstanding football game, especially if one likes the effects of good defense, […]
PIAA Adopts new transfer rule to help curb imbalance in sports
July 18, 2018 | Billy Splain
Written by Greg Pickel, Pennlive STATE COLLEGE — The PIAA approved a new transfer rule on Wednesday that will force student-athletes who transfer in the 10th grade or later to sit out the next year’s postseason in their respective sport unless they can prove a hardship. A Board of Directors vote by a 26-2 count […]
Warwick DL Nick Coomer Commits to Delaware
July 18, 2018 | Billy Splain
Yesterday via twitter Warwick defensive lineman Nick Coomer made a decision on his future. The 6-4, 285 pound senior announced he will continue his academic and football career at Delaware. We caught up the him and asked him about his commitment: Why did you choose The Blue Hens? I choose the blue hens because it […]
Chris Masse presents the 4th Annual Sun-Gazette coverage area Top 50: 40-31
July 16, 2018 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/
Pictured: Canton QB Michael Smithers led his team in rushing in 2017 Every Monday we will bring you Chris Masse’s 4th Annual Sun-Gazette coverage area Top 50, broken up in segments of ten. Today we present numbers 40-31: No. 40: Ahmahd Keyes, Warrior Run: a dynamic play maker on both sides of the ball, Keyes […]
Seneca Valley linebacker shares mission trip experience
July 15, 2018 | Billy Splain
Seneca Valley linebacker Jake Stebbins has spent his off season traveling to camps all over Pennsylvania. It’s paid off for him as he’s been offered by some impressive schools to play college football. Both Columbia and Cornell have offered the 6-2, 220 pound middle linebacker thanks to his travels. But it was an offer of […]
Former Coatesville and Penn State player killed
July 14, 2018 | Billy Splain
PHILADELPHIA Authorities say a Philadelphia real estate developer riding in a Mercedes-Benz was stabbed to death by a man on a bike. Police say the altercation happened just before 11 p.m. Thursday on a downtown street, a block from the city’s swanky Rittenhouse Square. Officers found 37-year-old Sean Schellenger lying in the road, bleeding heavily […]
St Joe’s program puts football on hold for 2018
July 13, 2018 | Billy Splain
Facing numbers that just weren’t safe enough to field a team, St. Josephs AD Chad Walsh released a statement in effect cancelling the 2018 season, but still holds optimistic that football will return to the Academy. “We have not finished a season with more than 18 healthy players over the past five seasons. This year, […]
OPEN DATE: Erie High School 9-28/29
July 12, 2018 | Billy Splain
Erie High School (6A) is looking for a varsity opponent for the weekend of September 28/29. Interested schools should contact Rob Matz 814-880-0414 or email rmatz10@gmail.com
Chris Masse presents the 4th Annual Sun-Gazette coverage area Top 50: 50-41
July 9, 2018 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/
Pictured: Muncy’s Dylan Wilt intercepts a ball intended for South Williamsport’s Austin Nash during the game Friday at Muncy High School. KAREN VIBERT-KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette For the next four Mondays we will bring you Chris Masse’s 4th Annual Sun-Gazette coverage area Top 50, broken up in segments of ten. Today we present numbers 50-41: No. 50: Austin […]
WesternPAFootball.net has new owner, joins forces with PFN
July 1, 2018 | Billy Splain
Most of you know me or have seen me on a football field, at a conference, a clinic or anywhere else something involving high school football is happening. My name is Billy Splain and for many years I’ve been the person behind WesternPAFootball.net. I’m happy to announce that I am now the owner […]
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