September 2020
Central Dragons get Dave Baker win number 200 at expense of BEA @CentralDragonFB @CoachJNagle
September 12, 2020 | Billy Splain
WINGATE -At first Central’s Dave Becker brushed off the significance of his 200th career victory, a 33-9 win over Bald Eagle Area. “It doesn’t mean anything,’’ he said. But a little later he changed his tone. “It’s good to get out of here with a win,’’ he added. “They beat us twice here last year […]
Gateway uses explosive first half to beat Franklin Regional
September 12, 2020 | Andrew Schaffer
The Defending 5A WPIAL Champs got off to a hot start Friday Night. Gateway had 6 possessions in the first half and scored a touchdown on each of them in the 41-6 victory. “We’ve got a lot of really good skill players, and I thought the line did a really nice job, got our skill […]
WPIAL: Week 1 – Ellwood City v. Mohawk @MHSAthletics667 @EC_Wolverines @ECWolverinesFB @ecdotorg
September 12, 2020 | Sykotyk
MOHAWK RUNS AWAY WITH IT Friday, September 11, 2020 Ellwood City Wolverines v. Mohawk Warriors Helling Stadium, Ellwood City, PA In an unusual situation on a very somber day, a football game was played before a smattering of fenced off fans. Shunted to the endzones to watch the first football game of the 2020 season. […]
The Avalanche: Wildcats Soar to 46-12 Victory in Relentless First-Half Assault
September 12, 2020 | Luke Rainey
Compared with a 67-0 loss to Ligonier Valley to begin the 2019 season, it is safe to say that the Homer-Center Wildcats will be very pleased with the results from their season opener against the United Lions. From the beginning, it was a game of catch-up for the Lions. They had given up a touchdown […]
Freedom falls to New Brighton 24-6 in season opener @FHSPress
September 12, 2020 | Luke Snavely
On Sept. 11, the Freedom Bulldogs looked to defeat the New Brighton Lions in their season opener at Bulldog Stadium. Last year, the two teams clashed in an intense Steelers Showcase Game of the Week, drawing an estimated 3,000 fans in attendance. Ultimately, Freedom defeated New Brighton 24-21 in that game. This year was […]
Mechanicsburg Scrimmage Report
September 12, 2020 | Patrick Grill
West Shore School District’s Red Land High School traveled to Mechanicsburg’s John H. Frederick Field on Friday evening to face the Mechanicsburg Wildcats in their first scrimmage of the year. Micah Brubaker threw two touchdowns for the Wildcats, including a 43-yd toss to brother Caleb Brubaker. Red Land managed only one score, a three yard […]
Mallon leads Bellwood-Antis past Northern Bedford
September 12, 2020 | Ryan Spring
By Ryan Spring LOYSBURG – Nick Lovrich described the second half of Friday night’s game as some “Old School Bellwood football.” And the results were as per the usual for the Blue Devils, no matter which date in history. The visitors scored 23 unanswered points to pull away from Northern Bedford in a 36-14 […]
Dominate Line Play Leads Paint Valley A 47-6 Win Over Huntington @PVBearcatsFball @PaFootballNews @CavanCooper @PVCoachCoop @CoachDye1 @trent_mettler @BeauBlankenshi5 @HuntingtonLocal @SamMitchell347 @DevlenSpradlin
September 12, 2020 | contributor
Game number 11 for me this season took me back to the Huntington Athletic complex to watch the hometown Huntsmen hosting the Paint Valley Bearcats. This is the 2nd time that I have watched this match up and the 2nd time watching it at the Huntington Athletic complex. The score in that game was […]
Belle Vernon Shuts out McKeesport 20-0 on the Road
September 12, 2020 | Nate Grella
If anything has seemed strange in 2020, Friday night WPIAL football at George L Smith Stadium Weigle- Schaeffer Field in McKeesport, Pennsylvania confirmed it following a 20-0 point shutout of the visiting Belle Vernon Leopards over the McKeesport Tigers. McKeesport, sporting its trademark Flexbone Triple Option offense, and moving down from 5A into the […]
Oliver Billotte leads Clearfield over Penns Valley @Bison__Football @obillotte14
September 12, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Olliver Billotte The 2020 Pennsylvania high school football season officially kicked off Friday night with a Mountain League matchup between the Clearfield Bison and the Penns Valley Rams. The Bison used a three-headed attack that included Junior quarterback Oliver Billotte to come out of Penns Valley with a 27-0 victory. Billotte was just one of […]
Special Teams lift Karns City over Moniteau @MoniteauWarrior @MoniteauD @KC_GremlinFball
September 11, 2020 | Shane Lux
Micah Rupp scored twice for Karns City. Two special teams touchdowns fueled Karns City to a 31-8 route of Moniteau Friday night in West Sunbury. “I thought everybody contributed tonight,” said Karns City head coach Joe Sherwin. “We subbed a lot of guys, but everyone did their job and played their part. That is what […]
Mistakes, Turnovers Stop Cornell
September 11, 2020 | Mark Ross
Coming into the 2020 season Cornell Head Coach Ed Dawson knew it would take time for his young Raiders team to gel. Any Head Coach would agree that summer workouts, and team camps are a key for development but with the Covid Pandemic taking away teams spring workouts, and cutting into some summer workouts many […]
Comets pick off Bobcats
September 11, 2020 | Greg Ricupero
Penns Manor Comets vs Blairsville Bobcats @ Ernie Widmar Field at Memorial Stadium Last Meeting: 8/23/19 Penns Manor 16-14 The high school football season has arrived finally in Pennsylvania. It was delayed two weeks and attendance was limited but it has arrived. The game was a very good high school football game that went back […]
River Hawks Soar to Victory Over Indiana on the Wing of Sophomore Quarterback Cadin Olsen
September 11, 2020 | TC Jones
When an underclassman quarterback makes his debut, there are always a lot of unknowns. Will the nerves get to him? Will he hold his composure? Will all the strengths he’s shown in practice translate to game time situations? Sophomore quarterback Cadin Olsen clearly answered those questions and put any doubts as to whether an underclassman […]
September 11-15 2020 Scoreboard
September 11, 2020 | Ed Weaver
PA Football News Scoreboard for September 11-15, 2020
Berlin Cruises Past Shade in Home Opener
September 11, 2020 | Alex Bruck
The Berlin Mountaineers played host to the Shade Panthers to open their season this past Friday night. Berlin got off to a fast start with Issac Etris scoring the first touchdown on the first possession. One of the biggest plays of the night was when Will Spochart the senior took a punt return 84 yards […]
WPIAL Zone Presents: AJ’s Preseason Elite Eight
September 11, 2020 | Andrew Schaffer
AAAAAA: 1- Central Catholic- Canon Mac 7pm 2- North Allegheny- (8) Penn Hills 7:30pm 3- Mt. Lebanon- Does Not Play 4- Seneca Valley- Does Not Play 5- Baldwin- @ Hollidaysburg 7:30pm AAAAA: 1- Pine Richland- Fox Chapel 7pm 2- Gateway- Franklin Regional 7pm 3- Peters Township- Does Not Play 4- Upper St. Clair- Bethel Park […]
2020 PFN Player Profile: Ian Smith, West Middlesex @Iansmith8403 @WMBigRedsFB
September 11, 2020 | Shane Lux
Ian Smith West Middlesex High School Class of 2022 Head Coach – Mark Means Position – RB/LB Height: 5′ 10″ Weight: 220lbs Q&A What made you choose football? Football has always been something I loved. I watched it with my family all the time, and when I moved to a school that had it, […]
2020 Player Profile: George May – Northwest Area @NW_Rangers @coachhazlet
September 11, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
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 […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Scrimmages Breakdown, Week 1 Preview
September 11, 2020 | Nate Grella
TO PLAY CLICK HERE, or Click the play button in the module below Nathan, Jeremiah and Carter Newcome recap the week of scrimmages and discuss some of the biggest headlines heading into week 1. Picks against the spread also make a big return! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! […]
2020 PFN Player Profile-Nick Garrido, Notre Dame Green Pond .@nickgarrido_15 @NDGP_FOOTBALL
September 11, 2020 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Nick GarridoNotre Dame Green Pond20225’8195lbsKicker/Punter Favorite vacation spot? My favorite vacation spot is Chicago, IL How has the pandemic affected training? The pandemic has affected my training because I cannot practice with the team, and less football fields are open. What advice would you give a younger player participating in football? My advice to a […]
2020 Player Profile: Vincent Lear – Mount Union @Vindog341 @RTurnerBigWhite
September 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Vincent Lear Mount Union Class of: 2021 WR/SS Jersey # 34 Ht: 6’2 Wt: 215 Other sports: Baseball Twitter: @Vindog341 Who is your favorite sports star and why? Vincent: Julian Edelman because of his story and how he got to the league. Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain Vincent: I […]
#BeyondTheKeystone Montana (Culbertson v. Fairview) @CulbertsonK12
September 11, 2020 | Sykotyk
This is a tad delayed due to server issues. From last week: Culbertson Cowboys v. Fairview Warriors Culbertson, MT v. Fairview, MT September 4, 2020 Culbertson is located along US2, which is called the Hi-Line. A title coterminus with the rail line that follows the same route whose name derives the highway’s title. The […]
2020 PFN Player Profiles: Justin Kabay, Butler @Justin_Kabay @GTFBoosters @GTathletics1 @BGTfootball
September 11, 2020 | Brian Hagberg
Justin Kabay 2021 Butler 6’2” 185 lbs Twitter: @Justin_Kabay What made you choose football? I started in 3rd grade to try it out and fell in love. What is your favorite football memory? My favorite memory was going to Cal U for camp and all the 7 on 7s we had last year. What activities […]
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