PA Football News Archives
November 2020
Tigers Take Down Rams
November 15, 2020 | Dave Fegley
SCA scored 30 unanswered points in third quarter At halftime of Saturday afternoon’s PIAA Class 2A quarterfinal game, which Southern Columbia won 57-30 over Richland, the Tigers found themselves in a rare situation for their standards. Not only did Southern’s Mercy Rule streak appear to be coming to an end, but more importantly the Rams […]
Jags, Quips, Classic: Thomas Jefferson outlasts Aliquippa in Overtime in an epic showdown to win WPIAL 4A Championship.
November 15, 2020 | Nate Grella
By Carter Newcome Thomas Jefferson and Aliquippa met each other for just the second time ever on Saturday at North Allegheny. The only other matchup between the two WPIAL powerhouses was 40 years to the date for the same prize, a WPIAL championship. Thomas Jefferson won in 1980. A lot had changed since that first […]
Oil City squeeks by Upper Moreland! @OilersFB @UMGoldenBears
November 15, 2020 | Greg Ricupero
PIAA 4A Football Playoffs 2nd Round Upper Moreland Golden Bears (5-1) D1 vs Oil City Oilers (10-0) D10 @OilersFB @D10FootballHub @UMGoldenBears Saturday November 14, 2020 By Greg Ricupero Twitter @GregoryRicupero Oil City squeeks by Upper Moreland to advance to the 4A Semi-Finals Football games are often decided by a missed conversion or a turnover. That […]
Raiders Hold Off Bulldogs to Win Spot in State Semi-Finals @ToyCole @MitchMason03 @RVBulldogs
November 15, 2020 | Phil Myers
The Reynolds Raiders are known state-wide for their phenomenal wrestling program, yet it’s the Raider football team that is currently riding the wave of success. They defeated the Redbank Valley Bulldogs 19-14 in Brockway Saturday afternoon to move on to the Class A western finals next week. “This is huge. There’s a ton of wrestlers […]
BEYONDTHEKEYSTONE (OHIO) New Middletown Springfield kicks their way to A 16-13 win over Ft. Frye 16-13 @FortFryeCadets @SLABoosters @SEOhioPreps @OVathletics
November 14, 2020 | David Burnworth
Last night I took interstate 70 and headed east to get to Zanesville High School to catch A semi-final game between New Middletown Springfield and Ft. Frye. This turned out to be A hard-hitting clean game between two evenly matched teams. When all was said and done A 24-yard field goal along with two goal-line […]
Beaver Falls Wins 2A WPIAL Title Behind Suffocating Rushing Attack 43-30
November 14, 2020 | Nate Grella
All year the Beaver Falls Tigers have looked untouchable. That all changed Saturday night in the 2A WPIAL Final at Martorelli Stadium in North Hills. For about two minutes. With 2 minutes left and down 43-15, the Sto-Rox vikings scored with a QB keeper by Josh Jenkins to put the score at 43-23, then following […]
KJ Riley continues air assault on opponents, leads Danville past Archbishop Carroll @Go_Ironmen @ACPatsfootball @Nicklamey_ @KJRiley8
November 14, 2020 | Billy Splain
To say Danvile quarterback KJ Riley is having a good year would be a very accurate statement. Coming in to todays game with Archbishop Carroll, the senior signal caller had thrown for 1,867 yards with 25 td passes. You can add 259 yards and five more tds to that total as the Ironmen rolled to […]
Underdog Jayhawks soar past Bears for 1A Crown-@Jhawksathletics @Clairtonschool
November 14, 2020 | Peyton Trollinger
When the two teams for the WPIAL 1A championship matchup was announced, not a lot of people thought that the Jeannette Jayhawks would not only claim victory over the Clairton Bears, but would make the victory look so easy. The final score from Martorelli Stadium was 45-14 to the Jayhawks and they would knock off […]
#BEYONDTHEKEYSTONE (OHIO) @WR_Athletics @walnutridgescot @warriors_ea @CoachAyers3127 Walnut Ride defense leads to city championship title over Eastmoor 14-6
November 14, 2020 | David Burnworth
The 2020 Columbus City League Championship game was held this afternoon at Africentric Early College high school and I have to say they have A nice little stadium there and the P.A. system is loud and clear during the game. The title came down to Eastmoor Academy and Walnut Ridge. The first time I watched […]
Marauders trample Wildcats in D6 Title Game 48-13
November 14, 2020 | Garrett Mock
It’s always a despondent moment when you see the timer on the scoreboard flatline and the final whistle is called. The sadness attacks your body, with your stomach sinking into the ground as you fight hard to repress the stinging of warm tears. For the seniors on the losing team, walking off that field […]
Haverford Fights Back in the Second Half, beating Conestoga 27-14
November 14, 2020 | Jack Susanin
Haverford and Conestoga were both ready for this huge Central League matchup with big time playoff implications. Haverford had only given up 3 points all season, and they were eager to continue their great defensive record against a strong Conestoga team. The Game The teams started off hot on their first drives however, both teams […]
#BEYONDTHEKEYSTONE (OHIO)HILLTOPPERS RUN WILD OVER TORNADOES 47-7 @TiffinTornadoes @topperfb
November 14, 2020 | David Burnworth
Last night I made A rare trip to Brunswick, Ohio to catch the semi-final playoff game between Chardon vs Tiffin Columbian. The Hilltoppers have put A running clock on all but one opponent and that was Mayfield (5-2). Last night when all was said and done last night turned out to be just another game […]
Balanced Attacking Effort, Advances Jersey Shore in AAAA Playoffs.
November 14, 2020 | Brian Ptashinski
WRIGHT TWP- The verbage of bend but don’t break tends to be the outcry when it comes to defensive effort come playoff time. No more was that evident Friday night at Crestwood’s Comet Stadium as the Jersey Shore(9-0) forced three crucial turnovers and left Mountain Top with a 26-14 victory, advancing the Bulldogs to the […]
Bishop McDevitt Punches Ticket to Semifinal With Win Over Camp Hill @McDevittLancers
November 14, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Friday night the Bishop McDevitt Lancers battled the Camp Hill Lions in a showdown to see who would advance to the PIAA 2A state final four. The lancers would come out victorious Friday night winning with a score of 26-14 and in the game Lancers Senior quarterback Nick Santo took control throwing for 187 yards […]
Wilmington rushes past Chestnut Ridge @CRLionsFootball @WilmingtonSD @Hounds4L @smcconahy44
November 14, 2020 | Shane Lux
There was no stopping the Wilmington Greyhounds Friday night. The “Hounds bullied the line scrimmage and rushed for 613 yards up a 56-29 victory over Chestnut Ridge. “We were able to get things clicking offensively tonight, and that’s exactly what we wanted to see,” said Wilmington head coach Brandon Phillian. “Coming into this football game, […]
Central Valley cruises to second straight WPIAL Title
November 14, 2020 | Andrew Schaffer
Coming into this game Central Valley had mercy ruled all nine of their opponents. Tonight was no different in a 35-0 championship win over Elizabeth Forward. “We have never talked about that, it just happens, we don’t come into our Monday meeting prepping for the next team and say hey we gotta mercy rule this […]
No Time-No Problem For Steelton-Highspire’s Cliff Hanger Victory Over Old Forge 39-36
November 14, 2020 | PFN Staff
With zero time showing on the score board and only one play left as a result of a penalty, the Rollers of Steelton-Highspire flatten the Old Forge Blue Devils state title hopes. Freshman QB Alex Erby hit D1 WR recruit Mehki Flowers on a five -yard touchdown pass that gave the Rollers a 39-36 victory […]
Zach Zechman monster night leads Wyomissing to 47-0 win over Lakeland @WyoFootball @LHSChiefs
November 14, 2020 | Billy Splain
Wyomissing quarterback Zach Zechman had a good night. No, he had a great night. The senior quarterback for the Spartans intercepted a pass, recovered a fumble, threw a touchdown pass and ran for one, all within the first 26 minutes of the game to lead Wyomissing to a 47-0 win over Lakelan and secure a […]
Bison Swaim past Hornets to reach 3A semi-finals! @bedfordfootball @HSD_Athletics
November 14, 2020 | Greg Ricupero
PIAA 3A Football Playoffs 2nd Round Bedford Bison (9-0) D5 vs Hickory Hornets (8-0) D10 @bedfordfootball @D10FootballHub @HSD_Athletics Friday November 13, 2020 By Greg Ricupero Twitter @GregoryRicupero Bedford’s offense was nearly unstoppable last night as they advanced to the 3A semi-finals next weekend. The Hornets kept stinging themselves in the foot all night. Hickory got […]
Strong Second Half Propels Upper Dublin to District 1 5A Title
November 14, 2020 | Zak Wolf
The Upper Dublin Cardinals found themselves trailing West Chester Rustin 8-7 at halftime of the District One 5A championship game. The second half was a different story. Upper Dublin was able to turn the game around, shutting Rustin down, outscoring them 22-0 to win 29-8 and capture their third District One championship in six […]
Garnet Valley Beats Rival Ridley to Move to 4-0
November 14, 2020 | Alec Eskin
Tonight brought some cold and clear weather after a long week of rain to Friday Night lights. The Garnet Valley Jaguars and the Ridley Green Raiders faced off in their classic Central League rivalry game. Garnet Valley came into the game undefeated and looking to stay that way. Ridley was coming off of their first […]
Halftime Adjustments Propel Lampeter-Strasburg to District Title
November 14, 2020 | TC Jones
(All Photo Credits: Bill Snook) With both Lampeter-Strasburg and ELCO entering this evening’s district title game undefeated and ranked in the top 10 in the PFN State Rankings, this contest surely would be a showdown. Nothing came easy, but a dominating second half on a chilly Saturday night in Lancaster County led Lampeter-Strasburg to a […]
Around the Schuylkill League ” Playoff Edition ” @SCHLeague @PIAADistrictXI @570Football
November 13, 2020 | Daniel Reed
In what was suppose to be two great games in District XI playoff action, the these 3 teams from the Schuylkill League were poised to throw down for District XI gold. Class 3a bracket would see North Schuylkilll(7-0) and NDGP(7-0) coming into the District XI Class 3a Championship matchup vs Notre Dame Green Pond winners […]
November 11-17 2020 Scoreboard
November 13, 2020 | Ed Weaver
PA Football News Scoreboard for November 11-17, 2020
Falcons defense soars to new heights in 40-0 win over Shroder Paideia Academy @ShroderFootball @AikenFalcons @CoachDuka @cmac_sports
November 13, 2020 | David Burnworth
Last night I made another drive to Cincinnati, Ohio to watch the Falcons of Aiken battle league foe Shroder Paideia Academy Jaguars, at Withrow high school. For me, it was the first time catching A game at Tiger Field A nice little stadium that has cement seats all on one side of the stadium, call […]
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