PA Football News Archives
December 2018
HARRISBURG ADVANCES TO 6A FINAL BY DOWNING COATESVILLE 27-24
December 1, 2018 | Bruce Badgley
(Hershey, PA) The opening weekend must have seemed light years away from Harrisburg and Coatesville as they entered play Saturday afternoon. So too must have been the feelings following Coatesville convincing win against the Cougars at Severance field. Both teams were on big win streaks. Both teams going for the trifecta of Conference , District […]
MIDDLETOWN ROLLS INTO ANOTHER STATE FINAL AT FAMILIAR FOE’S EXPENSE. @MtownRaiders
December 1, 2018 | Brian Ptashinski
BETHLEHEM- Friday night at Bethlehem Area School District Stadium was supposed to be the night that the Cavaliers of Scranton Prep were to finally get over the hump, that has been the Blue Raiders of Middletown, to advance to their first trip to a state 3A championship game in Hershey and join their fellow District […]
MANHEIM CENTRAL ON TO HERSHEY 34-12 OVER UPPER DUBLIN
December 1, 2018 | Bruce Badgley
(Ambler, PA) Special Teams plays a huge part in every football game, but Special Teams seems to be even more magnified in the post season. Manheim Central’s set it self up for success Friday Night with a terrific effort by it’ special teams and cruised to a 34-12 win over Upper Dublin in a PIAA […]
Ramblers Crush the Crusaders to Advance to 4A Title Game
December 1, 2018 | Billy Splain
Erie Cathedral Prep and Bishop McDevitt had split their first four meetings with three of those games coming down to the final minutes or even seconds. The much-anticipated fireworks between the two Class 4A powerhouses in their fifth meeting was a dud. The Ramblers travelled four hours to Altoona’s Mansion Park and crushed the Crusaders […]
Wilmington rolls to easy 26-6 win over Steel Valley to get back to state championship
December 1, 2018 | Pa Football News
AJ Shaffer The Big story of this game was the dominating defense by Wilmington. Coming into the game they allowed nearly an average of 2 touchdowns per game. Steel Valley got the ball to start the game and they went three and out. Wilmington got the ball with just under 10 minutes in the first […]
Farrell dominates OLSH, advances to Hershey
December 1, 2018 | Pa Football News
Shane Lux Prior to Friday night, Farrell head coach Jarrett Samuels had never beaten the WPIAL in the PIAA Class A semifinals. Well, you can’t say that anymore. While Samuels coached from the sideline, he watched his Steelers do what they’ve done all season and dominate from start to finish as Farrell rolled to Hershey […]
Imhotep dominates Bethlehem Catholic 41-6, sets up rematch with Cathedral Prep in 4A title game
December 1, 2018 | Pa Football News
Guest Writer: O’Brien Jalen Sutton-Christian admits he considered calling it quits and leaving the Imhotep Charter football team. After helping lead the Panthers to last year’s PIAA Class 4A state final, he lost his starting quarterback job to fellow senior and North Penn transfer Steve DePaul in training camp. Sutton-Christian shined as Imhotep cruised past […]
Penn Hills is heading to Hershey after defeating the defending 5A champs, Archbishop Wood
December 1, 2018 | Billy Splain
Despite putting the ball on the ground 6 times in the first half, Penn Hills found a way to win. Their defense led the way and Dante Cephas had him a night. The senior WR/DB collected three turnovers for the Indians, 2 interceptions and a fumble recovery, threw a two point conversion pass and added […]
Lackawanna Trail punches ticket to Hershey
December 1, 2018 | Ed Weaver
DANVILLE – The Lions of Lackawanna Trail shut out Juniata Valley in the second half to earn a trip to Hershey next Thursday afternoon following a 24-14 win in the PIAA Class A semi-finals. “I’m just so proud of this group of kids,” coach Steve Jervis said following the game. “I think the last 3-4 […]
Southern Wipes Away West Catholic
December 1, 2018 | Dave Fegley
Tigers set to appear in their 17th state final By Dave Fegley (11-30-18) If you are accustom to Southern Columbia football, then there isn’t much that can be said about the state’s top ranked team in a dominant win over West Catholic. The Tigers simply came out and did what they do best. The defense […]
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