PA Football News Archives
August 2019
Dragons win season opener against Wolves
August 26, 2019 | PFN Staff
Avery Falisec The Purchase Line Red Dragons have labeled this season their redemption tour, and with a first game win, things are definitely looking that way. The Dragons played their home opener against the West Shamokin Wolves, Friday, August 23, with an ending score of 26-20. Senior fullback and linebacker Cullen Goncher said, “We started […]
Big plays send Warren to convincing win over Fairview in opener
August 26, 2019 | PFN Staff
Brian Hagberg FAIRVIEW, Pa. – The 2019 Warren Dragons showed they’ll be just as, if not more, explosive as the 2018 version in a 41-24 win at Fairview Friday. Quarterback Micah Passmore broke two big touchdown runs and Ryan Arnold had three big returns, one an 85-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the win. […]
Penns Valley opens season with victory over Fairfield
August 26, 2019 | PFN Staff
Tristan Klinefelter The Penns Valley Rams opened the 2019 season with a huge victory over the Fairfield Knights 77-0, in which the offense couldn’t be stopped as well as a stellar performance from the Rams defense. Senior quarterback Aaron Tobias was the leader of the night, he threw for 247 yards and 6 […]
California Trojans Win Thriller In Beth Center 32-27
August 26, 2019 | Nate Grella
It was a win forty years in the making, an event generations of California Trojan fans have been waiting for far too long. It was the culmination of that eternity, where parents, students, and alum finally got to celebrate a win over the Bethlehem Center Bulldogs. It was a thriller from start to finish, with […]
Slippery Rock knocks off General McLane @CoachLarryW @SRAHSATHLETICS @SRAHSFootball @GenMclaneSports
August 26, 2019 | PFN Staff
Shane Lux Slippery Rock scored 24 second-half points to open the season with a 34-21 victory over General McLane. “Week Zero games you’re always looking at conditioning and mental toughness,” said Slippery Rock head coach Larry Wendereusz. “In the first game, something stupid will happen, and mistakes will be made. Our strength and conditioning […]
Freedom Bulldogs defeat Hopewell Vikings 18-3 despite low-scoring first half @FHSBulldogBeat @FHSPress
August 26, 2019 | PFN Staff
(Jalynn Falk/ MATTHEW LEVENSON ) The Freedom Bulldogs defeated the Hopewell Vikings 18-3 after both sides struggled to get their offenses going for the majority of the first half. Both the Bulldogs and the Vikings were playing lock down defense, not giving Freedom quarterback Cole Beck or Hopewell quarterback Jay’Von Jeter any space to throw the ball. […]
Tanner Lorson scores 8 tds to lead Jersey Shore over Bellefonte @shoresports2 @RollOnRaiders
August 26, 2019 | PFN Staff
Ron Bracken BELLEFONTE -It was a memorable night in Bellefonte’s shiny new Rogers Stadium. First, the stadium, finally finished after two years, showed it was worth the wait with all of its amenities finally in place. Then there was the return of the 1999 team, which won a District 6 championship under the guidance of […]
Avonworth starts fast with a big win over Neshannock @Nesh_Sports @AvonworthFB
August 26, 2019 | PFN Staff
Mark Ross With the 2018 season not finishing the way that they had hoped the Avonworth Antelopes left little doubt they are all business heading into the 2019 season. “We are playing with a chip on our shoulder, we are a veteran team, our goal is to win the WPIAL, and states – we […]
Lisbon and Penn-Trafford cruise to a victory against rival Norwin
August 26, 2019 | PFN Staff
John Robbins The weather was clear skies and warm for the week 0 matchup between cross-town rivals Penn-Trafford and Norwin. It did not take long for the Warriors to reach the new yellow end zones at Warrior Stadium. Senior quarterback, Gabe Dunlap ran the ball in from 5 yards out to put the Warriors up […]
Billotte and Lezzer Lead Clearfield Past DuBois in King of the Mountain Contest
August 26, 2019 | Phil Myers
Sophomore Oliver Billotte made his much-anticipated debut at quarterback for the homestanding Bison and he made the most of it by throwing for three scores and running for another in Clearfield’s 31-20 triumph over the DuBois Beavers. Tim Janocko, who won his 276th game as the Bison head coach, said “For a sophomore against a team […]
Hollidaysburg Golden Tigers bests Altoona Mt. Lions 35-21
August 26, 2019 | PFN Staff
Photo by Kayla Long, WesternPAFootball.net Photography Intern. Hollidaysburg Area High School and Altoona Area High School are only separated by seven miles within Blair County. A strong fanbase for both teams filled the bleachers and made for standing room only around the field. This opening night rivalry match-up serves as a prime example of the […]
Week One Win for Northern Cambria over United
August 26, 2019 | PFN Staff
Andy Henry The United Lions fell to the Northern Cambria Colts 43-0 in week one of this 2019 season. With Northern Cambria’s #4 Owen Prasko leading the field with three out of seven touchdowns and 155 yards rushing. After a successful 2018 season, United lost 17 players. Although the Lion’s roster is small, it does […]
Freshman QB’s Final-Second Heroics Earn Comets 16-14 Victory on “Ernie Widmar Day”
August 26, 2019 | PFN Staff
Luke Rainey The opening game of the 2019 football season was a night of celebration for the Blairsville community. To kick it off, the Bobcats commemorated their highly successful former Head Coach Ernie Widmar by renaming their field in his honor. In addition to a parade before the game, the ceremony took place during halftime, […]
Mercer holds off Cochranton, Lockard wins first game @SteveHoover7 @OCSCOREANDGO42
August 26, 2019 | PFN Staff
Aidan Bright caught a touchdown for Mercer Shane Lux Mercer scored three times in less than three minutes early in the second quarter to oust Cochranton, and give first-year head coach Jeff Lockard his first victory. “It’s all about the kids and has nothing to do with me,” said Mercer head coach Jeff Lockard. […]
Western Beaver routes Summit Academy, Moye wins first game @WesternBeaverFB @derek_moye @coachmatsook
August 26, 2019 | PFN Staff
Elias Bishop had two scores for Western Beaver Shane Lux Western Beaver raced out to a 36-0 halftime lead, and never looked back giving 1st-year head coach Derek Moye his first victory. “It was a little sloppy in the beginning, but we came up here and got the win which is the ultimate goal,” […]
BEA begins D6 Title defense with hard fought win over Troy (Gallery) @CoachJNagle @ImbtJack
August 26, 2019 | Billy Splain
Final Score – Bald Eagle Area 42 Troy 35 Doug Dyke On a beautiful late summer afternoon/evening in Troy, the Bald Eagle Area began the 2019 season with a hard fought 42-35 win over District 4 power Troy. The game started out with a quick score by Troy on the opening kickoff as Nick Williams […]
Gold leads Bulldogs to win over Keystone in debut
August 26, 2019 | Billy Splain
NEW BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Sophomore Gunner Mangiantini turned in a solid debut as Redbank Valley’s starting quarterback throwing a touchdown and running for another score to give Bulldogs’ first-year head coach Blane Gold a 29-8 win over Keystone in his coaching debut. Relisten to the game: Courtesy Chris Rossetti “It’s neat, it’s good,” Gold said. […]
North Allegheny shuts down Friendship Collegiate Academy @nafootball_tfl
August 26, 2019 | PFN Staff
AJ Shaffer Friendship Collegiate Academy started the game with the ball and they went three and out to start. North Allegheny had a good first drive but eventually the drive stalled in FCA territory. North Allegheny downed a punt down at the 1 yard line. FCA barely got out of the end zone on first […]
Kane wasted little time making a statement in 2019 rolling to a 46-19 win at Moniteau.
August 26, 2019 | Billy Splain
Zuke Smith threw for three touchdowns and ran for a score to lead the way for the Wolves, who led 39-9 at halftime. Smith was 6 of 14 passing for 185 yards, the three scores, and two interceptions. He threw touchdowns passes to Kevin Sharba (10 yards), Bobby Rumcick (30 yards) and Jake Alcorn […]
Downingtown West opens with impressive victory over Garnet Valley @Whippetfootball @GarnetValleyFB
August 25, 2019 | Willie McGonigle
EXTON: Saturday night’s night match up at Kottmeyer Stadium was one of the most anticipated matchups to open the season. Last season both the Garnet Valley Jaguars and Downingtown Whippets both reached the semifinals of the District 1 6A playoffs.Expectations for both teams are high entering this season and despite missing several key starters including […]
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