September 2020
2020 Keystone Club: OFFENSIVE LEADERS! Week 3 Sept 24-28
September 28, 2020 | Billy Splain
Each week we will present the Keystone Club. This Club consists of players meeting the requirements sent to coaches. It is a statewide compilation of top performances for the previous weekend. PLEASE EMAIL billy@pafootballnews.com if you wish someone to be on this list! Entries must be from coach or verified. Top Offensive Performances School records […]
Otto-Eldred’s Sebastian Named the D9and10Sports.com Jim Kelly District 9 Football Player of the Week
September 27, 2020 | Billy Splain
WARREN, Pa. – Otto-Eldred’s Cole Sebastian had a game to remember Saturday afternoon accounting for six Terrors touchdowns in four different ways and is the Week Three D9and10Sports.com Jim Kelly District 9 Football Player of the Week Powered by the Allegheny Grille. Sebastian threw three scoring passes, ran for another, caught a scoring pass and […]
Line Mountain falls short in season opener. @HFeese @MegLaud @linemtsd
September 27, 2020 | Billy Splain
Meghan Laundenslager Line Mt school reporter. Line Mountain officially started their season on Friday night. Moving into the Mid Penn conference this, year the Eagles will be visiting some uncharted territory. They came up just short on the debut, Camp Hill 35, Line Mountain 28. The first game of the season against Camp Hill started […]
Rivals Liberty, Freedom square off in preseason scrimmage (PHOTOS) @CoachTrubyLHS @RoederJason
September 27, 2020 | Ashley Hacker
September 26, 2020 Liberty Hurricanes v. Freedom Patriots BASD Stadium, Bethlehem, PA PHOTOS OF SCRIMMAGE For more, and larger, photos from this weekend, click HERE For previous weeks and seasons, visit https://twitter.com/ashley_hacker1?lang=en
Penn Hills Victorious on Senior Night @phqbclub @kiskifootball
September 27, 2020 | Sykotyk
September 26, 2020 Penn Hills Indians v. Kiski Area Cavaliers Yulas-McGinley Stadium, Penn Hills, PA A close game slowly got out of hand for the visiting Cavaliers as Penn Hills offense and defense started clicking in the fourth quarter. Early on, Penn Hills scored first on a 62-yard TD run. But, Kiski Area answered immediately […]
Shadyside Overcomes Early Troubles, Runs Wild In 4th #BeyondTheKeystone (Ohio, Shadyside v. East Hardy WV) @ShadysideTigers
September 27, 2020 | Sykotyk
September 26, 2020 Shadyside Tigers v. East Hardy Cougars Fleming Field, Shadyside, OH Shadyside Tigers overcame a first half slump that saw them trail 7-0, by scoring a two-yard TD run in the third, and a 23 yard field goal on the first play of the fourth quarter to take a 9-7 lead. Then the […]
Titans with thrilling come from behind 45-42 win over Little Giants @fremont_hs @SJJTitanSports @PaFootballNews
September 27, 2020 | contributor
The nightcap of my football doubleheader took me to Fremont, Ohio. For some odd reason, I do not venture to this part of the state as often as I always plan to. This was my first trip to Don Paul Stadium and the first time seeing Fremont Ross play. The stadium especially the home side […]
Vikings put Stars out 20-6 @PAFOOTBALLNEWS @Chsstarsfb17 @coachSayers50 @NLVikesFB
September 27, 2020 | contributor
My football doubleheader started with my first trip to Centennial high school in Columbus, to watch the stars play the Northland Vikings. I first want to thank Donte Goosby, who is the head coach at Centennial for letting me know the time of this one and clearing me to take this one in. Also […]
Perry Flexes Muscles in 38-0 Victory over Carrick
September 27, 2020 | Billy Splain
A beautiful Saturday afternoon at Cupples stadium saw opening contests for Perry and Carrick, and a dominating performance by Perry, as they cruised their way to a 38-0 victory. Perry began the game from inside their own 20 after a fine kick off and proceeded to turn their opening drive into the Terrance Fearbry show, […]
Beaver edges Seton LaSalle
September 27, 2020 | Alex Fydryszewski
Saturday night’s matchup between Beaver and Seton LaSalle at Dormont Stadium produced some big plays in a see-saw battle that saw Beaver come out on the winning end, 29-20. The first quarter was a feeling out process for both the Bobcats and host Rebels, as both teams looked o try and get their running game […]
Roll Tide! Pottsville Routes Lehighton 48-0. @PAHSathletics
September 27, 2020 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
By Brian Ptashinski @BPtashinski on Twitter LEHIGHTON- The Pottsville Crimson Tide football, after a season opening loss to Nativity BVM have been refocused to the task at hand going forward. On Saturday night at Lehighton’s Multi-Sport Stadium they made a statement against the Indians of Lehighton to the tune of a 48-0 shutout. The Tide […]
Erie rallies past Butler @GTFBoosters @GTathletics1 @Erieroyalsfb @robmatz
September 27, 2020 | Shane Lux
Jahlil Grandberry pictured last season accounted for 102 yards of total offense for Erie. Erie High went on a 35-6 run through the final three quarters to rally past Butler 35-25 Saturday night at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Erie. “We had about a week and a half to get ready, ” said Erie head coach […]
Time cures nothing for Westmont against Bedford!
September 26, 2020 | Greg Ricupero
LHAC Game of the Week Saturday September 26, 2020 By Greg Ricupero Bedford Bison(2-0) @ Westmont Hilltoppers(2-0) Last Meeting August 23, 2019 Bedford 22-8 Sometimes stats lie. That was the case Saturday afternoon in a battle of unbeaten teams. The Bedford Bison had the ball for only 3 minutes and 52 seconds in the first […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Week 3 Review- Avella’s Cinderella Season, West Mifflin Goal Line Stand
September 26, 2020 | Nate Grella
CLICK HERE TO PLAY or Press Play below Nathan and Jeremiah break down the week’s games and discuss some Tri-County South drama in Avella’s miracle season, McGuffey’s pleyoff’s seedings, and what the last Big 8 playoff spot race looks like. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!
SCA Wins 50th Straight
September 26, 2020 | Dave Fegley
Defenders Can’t Defend Tigers Southern Columbia has proven to be nearly impossible to beat even when the opposition plays as close to flawless as possible. When a Tiger opponent makes mistakes, it turns out to be a night to forget for the adversary. The three-time defending PIAA champions used had a kick return, fumble return, and […]
Daniel Boone defeats Muhlenberg 21-7 for a 2-0 Start to the 2020 Season
September 26, 2020 | Bill Snook
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Olympians move to 3-0 with win over Pine Grove
September 26, 2020 | Brian O'Donnell
The Jim Thorpe Olympians took their 2-0 record to Pine Grove on Friday night to take on the Cardinals. They came away 3-0 with a 16-9 win. The Cardinals received the opening kick off. After a few stops, they were faced with a 4th and 7. A pass to Shea Morgan from Josh Leininger kept […]
Game Report – Mechanicsburg 28, West Perry 14 @GoMechanicsburg @WPVarsityFB
September 26, 2020 | Patrick Grill
Mechanicsburg beat West Perry 28-14 on Friday night at Mechanicsburg’s John H. Frederick Field. Wildcats QB Micah Brubaker was 12/14 for 231 yards and two touchdowns. He added 28 yards on the ground and two more rushing touchdowns in the victory. RB Taylor Shearer added 79 yards on the ground on 16 carries and WR […]
Comets eclipse Red Dragons
September 26, 2020 | Greg Ricupero
Week #3 Heritage Conference Game of the Week September 25, 2020 By Greg Ricupero Purchase Line Red Dragons (0-2) @ Penns Manor Comets(2-0) Last Meeting October 4, 2019 Purchase Line 36-14 A game of two teams going in different directions. The Comets came in looking to match last year’s win total of three. The Red […]
West Middlesex uses versatile attack to blowout Mercer
September 26, 2020 | John Robbins
West Middlesex was hitting on all cylinders en route to a 35-7 win over Mercer. Mid-way through the first quarter, senior quarterback Ty Tate pushed in from one yard out to go up 7-0. It wouldn’t be until four seconds into the second quarter when the Big Reds would score again. Sophomore Colby Johnson would […]
Zack Miller runs for a career-high 256 yards and 4 TDs in South’s 33-13 win against Montgomery (Masse, Wpt Sun Gazette)
September 26, 2020 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/
MONTGOMERY–They arrived eager and worked and sweat every day, but eventually playing a game seemed often felt like a fantasy. Any time a contest approached, South Williamsport felt like Charlie Brown having Lucy pull the football away just as he nearly kicked it. Friday night at Red Raider Stadium, South kicked back. Fantasy became reality […]
Williamsport capitalized on Berwick mistakes to move to 3-0
September 26, 2020 | Billy Splain
Williamsport came into their game with with Berwick sporting a 2-0record, and left the game of the 3-0 record and a whole lot more swagger. Coach Chuck Crews is happy with what he sees in his team this year and says that “everyone being happy for everyone on the sidelines when a good players made […]
APOLLO RIDGE SENIORS ASSERT THEIR DOMINANCE IN BLOWOUT OVER BURRELL
September 26, 2020 | Alex Fydryszewski
We learned last week that Apollo Ridge could finish a young team when it handled Freeport in the 2nd half. We learned tonight that Apollo Ridge can come out fast, put its foot on the gas and go for the jugular to put a game away early. The senior laden Vikings stretched their passing game out […]
Brookville Pounds Karns City in Battle of Unbeatens
September 26, 2020 | Phil Myers
Last night in Brookville, the Blue Raiders gave the Gremlins what Patty gave the drum, a good beating. Hitting on all cylinders offensively and deploying a punishing defense, Brookville scored a 44-0 victory over the previously unbeaten visitors. “This is probably the best all-around game we’ve played in the last couple years,” stated an elated […]
Hoenstine leads Dragons to 40-14 romp over Mounties
September 26, 2020 | Ron Bracken
PHILIPSBURG – It was only a matter of time before Central quarterback Jeff Hoenstine found the range with his rifle arm. Then he began shooting holes in the Philipsburg-Osceola secondary. The sophomore completed 12 of 20 passes for an even 300 yards and five touchdowns as the Scarlet Dragons improved to 3-0 with a 40-14 […]
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