September 2020
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 […]
#BeyondTheKeystone Montana (Plentywood v. MonDak) @PwoodWildcats @GrenoraS
September 11, 2020 | Sykotyk
A little delayed getting these posted due to server troubles. Plentywood Wildcats v. MonDak Thunder Plentywood, MT v. Westby, MT/Grenora, ND September 3, 2020 This game was all MonDak Thunder. So, a Thursday contest was a surprise. Two, in fact. Plentywood, Montana is located at the intersection of route 5 and 16 in the […]
2020 Team Preview: The Greensburgh Central Catholic Centurions @GCCHSFootball @DannyDlugos @DlugosZach
September 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Greensburgh Central Catholic Centurions Head Coach Bret Colbert Assistant Coaches * Bob Colbert – OC; Mike Brown – DC; Arron Panigall – S/C; Chris Brown – LB/RB; Khaliq Coleman – WR; Scott Wood – OL; Zach Metrosky – OL; Desmond Ball – DB 2019 Season Record 7-4 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-04 @ Seton-LaSalle (SCR) * […]
2020 Team Preview: The Huntingdon Bearcats @BearcatFootbal2 @HAHSJungle @brct1991
September 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Huntingdon Bearcats Head Coach Shane Thomas Assistant Coaches John Mykut, Roger Thomas, Steve Gibboney, Ben Walters 2019 Season Record 5-6 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-11 vs. Philipsburg-Osceola (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-18 @ Bald Eagle Area (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-25 @ Tyrone (0-0) * 7:00 pm 10-02 vs. Central (0-0) * 7:00 pm 10-09 vs. Bellefonte (0-0) * 7:00 pm 10-16 @ Clearfield (0-0) […]
2020 Team Preview: The Portage Mustangs @PAStangFootball @portagestangs
September 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Portage Mustangs Head Coach Marty Slanoc Assistant Coaches Jeremy Burkett, Brandon Vocco, Jim Fisher, Josh Burkett, Jude Decort, Bud Kordish 2019 Season Record 8-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-05 @ Tussey Mountain (SCR) Dick L. Hess Stadium 10:00 am 09-11 vs. Blacklick Valley (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-18 @ North Star (0-0) * War Memorial Sports Complex 7:00 pm […]
2020 Team Preview: The Beaver Falls Tigers @jasonhoughsr @JoshHough5
September 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Beaver Falls Tigers Head Coach Nick Nardone Assistant Coaches Jake Wickline, Jon Atkinson, Dwight Collins, Brandon Rue, Bruce Davidson, Mike Nypaver, Jim Mooney, Nick Nardone (Father to head coach), Nate Glasser, Admire Carter 2019 Season Record 8-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-04 @ Aliquippa (SCR) 7:00 pm 09-11 @ Riverside (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-18 vs. Laurel (0-0) * […]
2020 Player Profile: Da’Metrius Weatherspoon – Clairton @DametriusWeath1 @Clairtonschool @bears_hc
September 11, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
De’Metrius Weatherspoon Year: 2021 Clairton High School Jersey # 55 DT/DE/OT Ht: 6’7 Wt: 305 Awards: First-team all-conference defensive tackle and offensive tackle. Other Sports: Basketball and track Twitter: DametriusWeath1 What has been your best memory from football so far? Winning down at Heinz Field and the new team bond throughout camp and the season. […]
2020 Team Preview: The Bishop Guilfoyle Marauders @BGMarauderFball @keegan_myrick @AndrewYanoshak
September 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Bishop Guilfoyle Marauders Head Coach Justin Wheeler Assistant Coaches Joe Thomas, Pat Leamer, Patrick Irwin, Gabe Walter, Darren Elvey Evan Imgrund 2019 Season Record 12-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-12 vs. Richland (0-0) * Mansion Park Stadium 7:00 pm 09-18 @ Forest Hills (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-25 @ Somerset (0-0) * SAHS Stadium 7:00 pm 10-02 vs. Westmont Hilltop (0-0) […]
2020 Team Preview: The Cathedral Prep Ramblers @PrepRamblers @cpmisch87 @CP_Bassham @PrepVilla
September 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Cathedral Prep Head Coach Mike Mischler Assistant Coaches Wayne Bradford Cory Heflin Pat Czytuck Dan Vitale John Campbell Jerry Roberts Tom Shade Estus Barnes Kareem Carson Mike Parks Bryan Baumann 2019 Season Record 11-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-04 vs. North Allegheny (SCR) Dollinger Field 6:00 pm 09-11 vs. Butler (0-0) * Dollinger Field 7:00 pm 09-18 […]
WPIAL PREVIEW: Steve Richey Previews this weeks matchups
September 11, 2020 | Steve Richey
6A Quad County Conference: Canon-McMillan Big Macs (3-5, 3-8) at Central Catholic Vikings (7-1, 12-2) at Graham Field, Wilkinsburg: Canon-McMillan will look to make the playoffs for the third consecutive season after bowing out in the first round the previous two years. The Big Macs return several starters on both sides of the ball including […]
2020 Team Preview: The Richland Rams @rhsfootball @coachbaileyFB
September 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Head Coach Brandon Bailey Assistant Coaches Tim Ripple Eber Verhosvsek Ron Hobbs Larry McCracken Mike Sabol Tim Koshute Chris Wrabley Andy Croteau Tim Regan Zach Rugg 2019 Season Record 3-1 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 vs. Forest Hills (SCR) 10:00 am 09-12 @ Bishop Guilfoyle (0-0) * Mansion Park Stadium 7:00 pm 09-18 vs. Bedford (0-0) * 7:00 pm […]
All defense for Beaver Local in 49-0 win over Indian Creek @BeaverFB_JUICE @BL_Athletics @ICHS_Athletics @ICCreekFootball @PaFootballNews
September 11, 2020 | contributor
Last night I made my first ever trip to East Liverpool, to watch Beaver Local host Indian Creek. First I have to say the facilities there is top of the line and the lighting is out of this world, for A high school stadium. The P.A. announcer was amazing. He called the name and number […]
PFN 2020 Preseason Rankings are in!
September 10, 2020 | Billy Splain
Side note: These are the Rankings as we saw them coming into the 2020 season. We wish those who are not playing could stay. CLASS 6A 1 St. Joseph’s Prep (12) 2 Pittsburgh C.C. (7) 3 Central Dauphin (3) 4 Archbishop Wood (12) 5 North Penn (1) 6 Delaware Valley (2) 7 North Allegheny (7) […]
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