September 2020
Walnut Ridge shakes off rust to defeat Centennial 36-14 @pafootballnews @walnutridgescot @Centennialstars @thebhscougars @CapCityPreps
September 18, 2020 | contributor
This night was a weird one. I had called Beechcroft high school and was added to their pass list. I get to the school, only to be told I was taken off of the pass list because of A-league rules stating no media. First I want to give thanks to the Marion Franklin coach, […]
Neshannock ginds out win over Mohawk @MHSAthletics667 @NeshannockF @Nesh_Sports @coachmo76
September 18, 2020 | Shane Lux
Kurt Sommerfeld celebrates the game’s final touchdown. Photo by Sykotyk. Neshannock piled up 227 rushing yards and pulled away for a 37-22 win over Mohawk Thursday night in New Castle. “It was great to get back into the win column,” said Neshannock head coach Fred Mozzocio. “We still have a lot of work to do. […]
PFN Rankings for “week 1” Sept 16, are in!
September 17, 2020 | Billy Splain
Side note: The rankings include teams that are currently not scheduled to play. We are hoping those who are not playing will come back. If, as the season progresses, those teams do not come back we will adjust accordingly. CLASS 6A prev rkg 1 St. Joseph’s Prep (12) 0-0 1 2 Pittsburgh C.C. (7) 1-0 […]
2020 Team Preview: The Allentown Central Catholic Vikings @ACCHSVikings @ACCHS_Athletics @acchs_football @Coach_McGorry
September 17, 2020 | Billy Splain
Allentown Central Catholic Vikings Head Coach Tim McGorry Assistant Coaches * Jim Morgan: Associate Head Coach Geoff Laird: Defensive Coordinator/LB John Toman: Offensive Coordinator/QB Paul Hagadus: Offensive Line Matt Kosciolek: Co-DC/DB Scott Horoshko: Special Teams Coordinator/OLB Mike Cerimele: Strength and Conditioning/RB Jalen Scipio: WR Angelo Lucci: TE Jamie Pagliaro: DL Curtis Reigle: LB Joesph Cassidy: Asst […]
Protime Predictions by Phil
September 17, 2020 | Phil Myers
Well, ever since Protime was a little tyke he loved football, especially high school football. He would get all dressed up with his favorite helmet and grab the pigskin he slept with during football season, the one that had seen its better day, and then outside he’d go to play the scheduled imaginary game. It […]
2020 Team Preview: The Wilson Bulldogs @WilsonBulldogs
September 17, 2020 | Billy Splain
Wilson Bulldogs Head Coach Doug Dahms Assistant Coaches Jeremy PAlm, Ernie Wolber, Matt Bender, Jake Peterson, Brandon Dahms, Erik Baumener, Jami Sands, Mark Steinmeyer, Chase Godrey, Ryan Wolber, Brett Gibble 2019 Season Record 10-2 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-18 vs. Governor Mifflin (0-0) John Gurski Stadium 7:00 pm 09-25 @ Manheim Township (0-0) * 7:00 pm 10-02 […]
Week One Power Rankings for Heritage,WPAC &LHAC
September 16, 2020 | Greg Ricupero
Power Ratings 1.Homer Center(1-0) The Wildcats have a very good senior class and appear to have some underclassmen who can play. 2.Marion Center(1-0) The Stinger offense scored 56 last week. 3.Northern Cambria(1-0) The Colts gave Bishop Carroll a rude welcome to the Conference last week. 4.West Shamokin (1-0) The Wolves beat the Purchase Line at […]
2020 Team Preview: The Lebanon Cedars @CedarsFootball @isaiah_QBcedars
September 16, 2020 | Billy Splain
Lebanon Cedars 2019 Season Record 7-4 Head Coach Frank Isenberg Assistant Coaches Karl Liedtka, Jeff Stellar, Greg Herr, Bani Gbadyu, Jason Capello 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-18 @ Northern Lebanon (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-25 vs. Lampeter-Strasburg (0-0) 7:00 pm 10-02 @ Ephrata (0-0) 7:00 pm 10-09 vs. Garden Spot (0-0) 7:00 pm 10-16 @ Lancaster Catholic (0-0) 7:00 pm 10-23 vs. Donegal (0-0) 7:00 pm […]
2020 Player Profile: Rondell Mcneil – Liberty @RondellMcneil11 @CoachTrubyLHS
September 16, 2020 | Ashley Hacker
Rondell Mcneil Liberty High School Class of 2021 WR/TE/LB Jersey #85 Ht: 6’1 Wt: 215 Other sports: Basketball Twitter: @RondellMcneil http://www.hudl.com/profile/10757329 _________________________________________________________________________________ Why do you play football? I just love the game. Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? Definitely, Odell Beckham Jr., He plays my wide receiver position and is […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast LIVE: Week 2 Preview! 7:20 PM EST 9/15
September 15, 2020 | Nate Grella
Listen to the Podcast LIVE! The Premiere will start at 7:20 PM EST Tonight, September 15th Click Play below! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!
JT Olympians special teams key to win over Marian Catholic
September 15, 2020 | Brian O'Donnell
The Jim Thorpe Olympians took on the Marian Colts in their season opener In Hometown on Friday night. Thorpe set the tone early on their way to a 43-0 win. After a 3 and out, Sal Capria got through untouched to block the Marian punt into the endzone for a safety. On the ensuing […]
2020 Team Preview: The Pen Argyl Knights @CoachMutton @PAKnightFball
September 15, 2020 | Billy Splain
Pen Argyl Knights Head Coach Brady Mutton Assistant Coaches Matt Gist Rich Mutton Jake Giovannini Jason Grim Charlie Comstock Keith Miechur Tyler Horn Eric Sampson Todd Tyminski Frank DiFelice Mitchell Knapp Taino Gonzalez 2019 Season Record 4-6 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-12 @ Wilson Area (SCR) * 10:00 am 09-18 @ Northwestern Lehigh (1-0) * 7:00 pm […]
September 16-22 2020 Scoreboard
September 15, 2020 | Ed Weaver
PA Football News Scoreboard for September 16-22, 2020
Conversation with Coach – Bill Cherpak, Thomas Jefferson; Unmasked! @AthleticTj @TJHSJaguars
September 15, 2020 | Phil Myers
(Note: this interview was conducted in the spring of 2020) Before Bill Cherpak became the Athletic Director at Thomas Jefferson people were dying to meet him, but when they did, they simply wouldn’t say anything. That’s because Coach Cherpak was a successful mortician from 1991 to 2004. Most people probably do not know that about […]
Tyrone Puts its Gripp on Bellefonte
September 14, 2020 | Billy Splain
tyroneeagleeyenews.com Contribution By Dean Grassi, Senior Damon Gripp led the Eagles with two TDs and two INTs Photo: Lucia Isenberg Going into the first game of the season, even some of the Golden Eagle faithful had their doubts about Friday’s match up with Bellefonte. The Red Raiders were ranked fifth in the state, first […]
Central Clarion Wildcats Open Historic First Season With Win Over Over Punxsutawney
September 14, 2020 | David McClaine
CLARION SPORTS ZONE The Central Clarion Wildcats opened their inaugural season on Friday (September 11th), with a 42-6 win over Punxsutawney, at Clarion-Limestone Stadium . With this being the first game (and first home game) in Central Clarion history, the game was loaded with program firsts that these Wildcat players will remember for the rest […]
2020 Keystone Club: The @LaunchPadKickT Special Teams Leaders! Week 1 Sept 18-19
September 14, 2020 | Billy Splain
https://launchpadkickofftee.com/ 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 Special Teams Performances […]
2020 Keystone Club: DEFENSIVE LEADERS! Week 1 Sept 18-19
September 14, 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 Defensive Performances # […]
2020 Keystone Club: OFFENSIVE LEADERS! Week 1 Sept 18-19
September 14, 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 Team Yards […]
BackyardPAFootball Recap Video- Belle Vernon @ McKeesport
September 14, 2020 | Nate Grella
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Highlanders upend Trojans
September 13, 2020 | Greg Ricupero
Saturday September 12, 2020 Week #1 LHAC Greater Johnstown vs Cambria Heights By Gregory Ricupero Last Meeting: Cambria Heights 34-14 at Johnstown 10/14/19 If you have never been to Patton you need to go. The first thing you notice when you get to Patton is the beautiful Athletic complex, a vast upgrade over their former […]
#BeyondTheKeystone – Ohio (Lowellville v. Waterloo) @LowellvilleAth @WaterlooAth
September 13, 2020 | Sykotyk
Saturday, September 12, 2020 Lowellville Rockets v. Waterloo Vikings Lowellville, OH v. Atwater, OH Wildcat Stadium, Struthers, OH W – 0 – 0 – 12 – 0 — 12 L – 6 – 15 – 7 – 13 — 41 On Saturday night in Struthers, Ohio, two winless teams met on the turf at […]
Frontier uses stout defense to beat Bridgeport 50-6 @Go_Dogs1 @PaFootballNews
September 13, 2020 | contributor
Last night I made the short trip from Bellaire to Martins Ferry for the 2nd game of my doubleheader. Frontier VS Bridgeport. Bridgeport has played their home games here while their own field goes through A major reconstruction. I will be making A trip next season to see how good it looks. I am […]































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