PA Football News Archives
November 2020
Tigers Win 11th State Crown
November 30, 2020 | Dave Fegley
Roth Reaches Record In Southern Columbia’s 60th straight victory, and the 456th of Jim Roth’s career, the Tigers showed their big-play capability on the biggest stage against Wilmington in the PIAA Class 2A State Championship. Gavin Garcia scored the game’s first touchdown of the afternoon on a one-yard plunge, and then the Tigers rolled off […]
The Hershey Experience, 2020: The title game weekend that took a championship type fight to reach.
November 30, 2020 | Billy Splain
This article is dedicated to the staff at the PIAA. Without their fortitude, strength, courage and fight it wouldn’t have been possible. This feature is always done by one of my reporters, Phil Myers. However, this years edition will be done by me, Billy, because due to Covid restrictions this year we weren’t allowed to […]
Protime Saddened Football Season is Over
November 30, 2020 | Phil Myers
Protime remembers how he felt as a kid when Christmas vacation was over and he had to go back to school. That’s kind of how he feels now that high school football season is over. The state championship games over the two-day period in Hershey are the equivalent of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to […]
St. Joe’s Prep Continues Its Dominance on the Way to Another State Title
November 29, 2020 | TC Jones
Another game for the Hawks, and another same result. But this time, St. Joe’s Prep issued a trouncing to the Central York Panthers during the PIAA 6A State title game in Hershey, en route to the Hawk’s 4th straight Pennsylvania championship. The game was out of reach by halftime with a score of 38-7, but […]
Defense Stands Out In Jaguars Back To Back PIAA Title Clincher 21-14
November 28, 2020 | Nate Grella
By Nathan Grella Bill Cherpak’s Resume gets longer and longer with a Thomas Jefferson PIAA title, and his second back to back title streak Last week’s 62-0 blowout win over Oil City showcased a vaunted Thomas Jefferson offense, Saturday night’s PIAA title victory showcased the defense. The Jaguars did not allow a score on defense […]
Southern Columbia wins 4th-Straight Title, Roth wins 456th Game @SoCoTigerSports @WilmingtonSD
November 28, 2020 | Shane Lux
Southern Columbia cruised to its state-record 11th State Championship Saturday afternoon at HersheyPark Stadium. However, what might have been even more impressive than the Tigers’ 42-14 victory over Wilmington is that head coach Jim Roth passed the legendary Berwick head coach George Curry with his 456th all-time win. “This title was special because anytime you […]
Pine-Richland Wins Their Second State Championship in Dominating Fashion @PRRamsFootball @PrepRamblers
November 28, 2020 | Phil Myers
The Rams of Pine-Richland won their second state title by rather easily defeating Erie Cathedral Prep 48-7 in the third game of Friday’s PIAA triple header in Hershey. Pine-Richland had their way with Cathedral Prep after a slow start in the 5A tilt. Caden Schweiger, the senior running back for the Rams, scored three touchdowns […]
Steelton rides rollercoaster to victory over Jeannette! @jhawkathletics @RollersFootball
November 27, 2020 | Greg Ricupero
The Steelton-HIghspire Steamrollers completed their undefeated season and won their third state championship with a thrilling 32-20 victory over the always talented Jeannette Jayhawks.
PIAA Class 6A State Championship Preview: St. Joeseph’s Prep vs Central York @SJPrep_Football @centralyorkFB
November 27, 2020 | Billy Splain
The Skinny (strengths, weaknesses, the stars): For The Hawks: St. Joe’s Prep highlights star power all over the field. Every unit boasts players with multiple power five offers. Led by Ohio State commit Kyle McCord on offense and the Trotter brothers on defense, the 5-0 Red Hawks have yet to be tested, blowing out […]
PIAA Class 4A State Championship Preview: Thomas Jefferson vs Jersey Shore @shoresports2 @TJHSJaguars
November 27, 2020 | Billy Splain
The Skinny (strengths, weaknesses, the stars): For Thomas Jefferson: The Jaguars come into the game with a balanced attack on offense they average 189 yards rushing and 181 yards passing per game. Senior Quarterback Jake Pugh has thrown for 1,706 yards and 24 tds, averaging 17 yards per throw. The rushing attack is led […]
PIAA Class 2A State Championship Preview: Southern Columbia vs Wilmington @Hounds4L @SoCoTigerSports
November 27, 2020 | Dave Fegley
The Skinny (strengths, weaknesses, the stars): For Southern Columbia: The Tigers were doubted by many to get back to their favorite destination, but Jim Roth’s program is back in Hershey for a record 19th time. Replacing nearly all of the offensive weapons from last year’s record-breaking squad, junior Gavin Garcia has taken over the role of […]
Central Valley Captures State Title @DudleyAmeer @warriors_cv
November 27, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
The Central Valley Warriors returned to Hersey for the second year in a row and this time and after a heartbreaking 21-14 loss last year, they have beaten the Wyomissing Spartans to capture the PIAA 3A State Title by a score of 35-21. The biggest difference in tonight’s game was the Warrior rushing attack which […]
PIAA Class 5A State Championship Preview: Pine-Richland vs Cathedral Prep @PRRamsFootball @PrepRamblers
November 26, 2020 | Billy Splain
The Skinny (strengths, weaknesses, the stars): For Pine-Richland: Pine-Richland is coached by Eric Kasperowicz (84-18) and for the school it’s their 4th championship game having won in 2017. Cole Spencer makes the offense go for the Rams, a team that averages 48 points a contest. He has tossed the agate for 2,448 yards and […]
PIAA Class 3A State Championship Preview: Central Valley vs Wyomissing @warriors_cv @WyoFootball
November 26, 2020 | Billy Splain
The Skinny (strengths, weaknesses, the stars): For Central Valley: The Warriors are back in Hershey for the second year in a row and are looking to come out as champions after a heartbreaking 21-14 loss last year to Wyoming Area. The Warriors are walking into Hershey Friday led by Senior, Harvard commit Ameer Dudley. […]
PIAA Class 1A State Championship Preview: Steelton-Hishspire vs Jeannette @Jhawkathletics @RollersFootball
November 26, 2020 | Billy Splain
The Skinny (strengths, weaknesses, the stars): For Steelton-Highspire: Steamroller coach Andrew Erby (49-30) has a team loaded with talent especially at skill positions. Mekhi Flowers is a 4-star recruit and has made a difference offensively and defensively in a few games this year. He has 940 yards receiving and 14 TDs. Throwing the ball […]
North Schuylkill Captures District Gold In High Scoring Contest.
November 26, 2020 | Brian Ptashinski
NEW TRIPOLI- The last time North Schuylkill and Notre Dame met on the football field a District XI championship was on the line in 2018. In that game facing stiff 30mph winds at Lehighton, the Spartans did not attempt a pass and rushed 63 times for 306 yards in a 36-0 demolition of the Crusaders. […]
Protime Predictions by Phil
November 26, 2020 | Phil Myers
Well, sports fans today is Thanksgiving and tomorrow begins the Pennsylvania state championships. Thanksgiving has always been a time for being thankful in the Protime household, but it’s been a time for football too. There are the traditional turkey day high school games across these United States of America plus the college and pro games […]
Garnet Valley Pulls Away From Marple Newtown to Win Third Straight Central League Title
November 26, 2020 | Alec Eskin
Tonights game had a little bit of a different feeling in the air. It could have been because the game was being played on a Wednesday, Thanksgiving was the next day, or maybe that the Central League title was on the line. Garnet Valley was going for its third straight Central League crown while Marple […]
November 25-28 2020 Scoreboard
November 25, 2020 | Ed Weaver
PA Football News Scoreboard for November 25-28, 2020
The End Of An Era, Legendary Coach Larry Wiser Retires After Guiding Bobcats And Wildcats Football or Thirty-Two Seasons
November 24, 2020 | David McClaine
The End Of An Era, Legendary Coach Larry Wiser Retires After Guiding Bobcats And Wildcats Football or Thirty-Two Seasons CLARION SPORTS ZONE on 23 November, 2020 at 22:40 (Above photo by Bri Kirkland – Kirkland Photography) Coach Wiser on the sidelines as directing the the first ever Wildcats squad An ERA (yes all capitals) […]
Canton TE Ben Knapp heading to Penn State @CantonHighPa @CantonHPED @BenjaminKnapp7
November 23, 2020 | Billy Splain
It’s been a tough year for the recruits of the Class of 21. Take Tight End Ben Knapp. The 6’5″ 220 pound senior had to deal with a covid shortened season, just four games to showcase his talents to college coaches. He did so in style, catching his 100th career pass breaking the program record, […]
PFN Rankings are IN! Week 12, 2020!
November 23, 2020 | Billy Splain
Only one more set to go! Off to Hershey to determine 1 & 2! Week 12 CLASS 6A prev rkg 1 St. Josephs Prep (12) 5-0 1 2 Central York (3) 10-0 3 3 McDowell (10) 7-1 2 4 La Salle College (12) 6-1 4 Honorable Mention 5 Nazareth (11) 8-0 7 6 PCC (7) […]
Thoughts, Observations, and Quotes from An Incredible Game @PRRamsFootball @GMSDAthletics
November 23, 2020 | Phil Myers
The game between Governor Mifflin and Pine-Richland Saturday afternoon in Hollidaysburg was a classic. No, it didn’t quite go down to the last play, but it did go down to the last minute and a half before the Rams stuffed a Mustang running back on 4th and three at the GM 37. From there the […]
Was Saturday the Lancers final stand? @McDevittLancers @UrBlackness1111 @MikeWakins
November 22, 2020 | Greg Ricupero
The Bishop McDevitt Lancers of Wyncote, Pa played possibility for the last time ever Saturday in a 42-14 loss to power Southern Columbia Tigers. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced Wednesday they were closing the school after the current academic year. The timing of this announcement couldn’t have helped the Lancers who became the Tigers 59th […]
Explosive First Half Leads St. Joe’s Prep Past Souderton
November 22, 2020 | TC Jones
The final score looked close, but the game was never in question. In the first half, St. Joe’s Prep dominated in all aspects of the game. Led by six first-half touchdown throws by quarterback and Ohio State commit Kyle McCord, and three touchdown receptions by speedy receiver Sahmir Hagans, the Red Hawks vaulted to a […]
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