PA Football News Archives

January 2021

Southern Columbia Wins Third National Championship

January 29, 2021 | Dave Fegley

Southern Columbia has already established itself as the most successful program in the Keystone State’s history when it comes to winning state titles. They now have 11 after this past one, which is nearly double the amount of the second most successful in PA history. In addition to their PIAA, Eastern, District IV, and other […]

Great PA Teams: Downingtown 1996 @TheHistoryDtown @DASD_Athletics @DTownFball @DTownFball

January 29, 2021 | Billy Splain

DOWNINGTOWN 1996 Recovering magnificently from a devastating opening game defeat, the 1996 Downingtown Whippets roared back to complete a 9 -1 regular season, capture the District One title, and overwhelm three highly-touted opponents to win the 1996 PIAA AAAA state championship. Coach John Barr’s great team had a vast arsenal of weapons, used them […]

Coaching Job: St. Joseph’s Prep

January 29, 2021 | Billy Splain

Assistant Football Coach – Defensive Backs Program: St. Joseph’s Preparatory School Location: Philadelphia, PA Posted: 1/26/2021 Application Due: Open Until Filled+ Job Description: Assistant Football Coach, Defensive Backs at St. Joseph’s Prep in Philadelphia Responsibilities: Bring energy and have a passion for developing young men of great characterthat understand accountability, leadership, trust, and love. Coach […]

Big 33 Super Bowl streak turns 55 this year.

January 25, 2021 | Billy Splain

Its a streak that began when Northeast High Schools Herb Adderly, who played on the 1957 Big 33 team, suited up for the Green Bay Packers in the very first Super Bowl ever played. Since that day, 141 former Big 33 players have played in what will now be all 55 Super Bowls. This year’s […]

Blue Mountain promotes, hires Tom Gallagher to lead the Eagles after Cory Mabry stepped down as head coach at seasons end !

January 22, 2021 | Daniel Reed

Tom Gallagher(25yrs old), a 2018 graduate at Lebanon Valley College, 2014 graduate of North Schuylkill, was named Blue Mountain’s new head football coach earlier last week. Gallagher, the former linebacker at North Schuylkill, and LVC, takes over the head coaching position for Cory Mabry, who stepped down from the position after 8 seasons. Mabry said […]

Coaching Jobs: Wissahickon

January 20, 2021 | Billy Splain

Wissahickon HS, Ambler, PA (District 1) – Is looking for a Offensive Line coach. No teaching jobs available at this time. Must be available for off-season workouts, have experience coaching the position at the high school/college level. Playing experience in the position at the college level will be considered. Local candidates are encourage to apply. […]

The PA Football Story Podcast with Chad Brubaker: Episode 2, Mike Williams @mikewilliams348 @ThePAFootballS1

January 18, 2021 | chad brubaker

Chad Brubaker interviews Mike Williams Episode 1, Jim Cantafio

2021 Big 33 East/West Special Teams Tryouts held by Kick It @ Spooky Nook (Gallery)

January 14, 2021 | Bill Snook

Tryouts were held for the kicking and long snapping duties for the 2021 Big 33 and PSFCA East/West All Star Games. Kick It conducted the tryouts at Spooky Nook sports complex. Gallery by Bill Snook

Coach Eggleton Named New Head Coach Of Central Clarion Wildcats

January 13, 2021 | David McClaine

CLARION SPORTS ZONE on 13 January, 2021 at 19:03 With approval of all three administrations and school boards (Clarion Area, North Clarion and Clarion-Limestone), Central Clarion Wildcats’ Assistant Football Coach and Offensive Coordinator, Dave Eggleton was hired by the Clarion Area administration and board as the new Head Coach, on Tuesday evening (January 12th). Coach […]

Great PA Teams: Lansford 1943 @PVSDFootball @PVSDsports

January 12, 2021 | Hal Wilson

LANSFORD 1943 The Lansford Panthers fielded one of the most powerful teams ever in the Coal Regions in 1943. The squad from the anthracite-rich Panther Valley ran roughshod over all twelve rivals, including lop-sided routs of two Big Fifteen schools, Lebanon and Pottsville. In fact, the Panthers hammered these two again in 1944. The two-year […]

Coaching Jobs: Montgomery District 4

January 11, 2021 | Billy Splain

The Montgomery Area School District is accepting applications for Head Varsity Football Coach. Applications, resume, copies of current clearances and PIAA Coaching Education Requirements should be sent to Mr. Michael Snyder, Athletic Director, Montgomery Area School District, 120 Penn Street, Montgomery, PA 17752. Deadline for applications is 1/29/21. EOE

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January 8, 2021 | Billy Splain

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The PA Football Story Podcast with Chad Brubaker: Episode 1, Jim Cantafio

January 4, 2021 | chad brubaker

Spring-Ford Head Football coach Chad Brubaker interviews Jim Cantafio