PA Football News Archives

January 2022

Schuylkill vs Colonial Leagues Set to Battle it Out on the Field in 1st. Annual Schuylkill/Colonial League All Star Game

January 30, 2022 | Daniel Reed

All Star Game LOGO designed by: Tara Robinson and Mike Farr Rotary Field at Schuylkill Haven to Host 1st. Annual Schuylkill vs Colonial League All Star Game May 21, 2022 @ 2pm! Last year we witnessed the first year for the Schuylkill/Colonial Leagues Co-Operative Schedule between the two District XI leagues. With much success and […]

Another @Go_Rout Coaching Job: Bellefonte needs Asst Coach

January 27, 2022 | Billy Splain

Bellefonte is hiring for a varsity football assistant coach. The position could potentially hold the offensive coordinator role. Application below: https://bellefonte.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1851

Canton’s Ward Earns Roster Spot At Rutgers

January 26, 2022 | Ed Weaver

Former Canton wide receiver/defensive back Timmy Ward announced via his social media account on Thursday, January 20 that he earned a roster spot at Rutgers University.

Thompson is named head coach at J.P. McCaskey High School

January 24, 2022 | Pat Weider

Ben Thompson was named the permanent head football coach for J.P. McCaskey High School at a school board meeting last Tuesday night. Thompson was given the job on an interim basis right before the season after previous head coach Sam London accepted a college football job. Thompson is also a special education teacher in the […]

One of the Best Played and Coached High School Football Games I Ever Saw @24VHSFootball @BCSTigers

January 19, 2022 | Phil Myers

My wife and I were on vacation at Disney World and on the way home, by chance stopped in Valdosta, Georgia late on a Friday afternoon. After checking into our hotel, I asked the clerk two questions. Where was a good place to get supper and was Valdosta High School playing at home that particular […]

Collegiate Sprint Football League (CSFL) Is Circle W Sports’ Latest Website Redesign

January 19, 2022 | Ed Weaver

Wellsboro, Pa. – The Collegiate Sprint Football League (CSFL) is Circle W Sports latest website revamp!

Another @Go_Rout Coaching Job: Pottstown Seeking Head Coach @TrojansofPHS @PottstownTrojan

January 18, 2022 | Billy Splain

Pottstown High School is currently looking for a new High School Head Football Coach. Below is the link to apply for the position. We will be looking to close the job opening at the end of this week or beginning of next week to start the interview process. https://pottstown.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1974 — Justin Baker ATC Director of […]

The PA Football Story Podcast Episode 7 – Jim Mich, Sr.

January 14, 2022 | PFN Staff

Episode 7 – Jim Mich, Sr. &; Chad Brubaker, Author Coach Mich talks about getting a head coaching job right out of college at the age of 21, St. Pius X’s “Illegal Stadium”, Trouble remembering all of the “skis” from Pottstown, joining the Ches-Mont League, Mike Pettine, Sr., interactions / relationships with players, Don Seeley […]

Bellefonte residents win battle to keep the Red Raider name and imagery

January 12, 2022 | Billy Splain

Back in April, the Bellefonte school board voted 8-1 to remove Native American imagery throughout the district and 6-3 to remove the word “red” from the district moniker. Due to the efforts of a grass roots movement, led by the more than 3,000 members of the facebook page “Keep the Bellefonte Logo“, the Bellefonte school […]

PIAA Releases Classification reports.

January 4, 2022 | Billy Splain

These are preliminary numbers. The Competition Formula appeals process must be played out as well as teams that choose to play up voluntarily. We’ve already heard from Woodland Hills that they would play up in 5A. Classification of schools identified to be determined by Competition Formula process: Redbank Valley (1A -> 2A) Bishop Guilfoyle (1A -> 2A) Southern Columbia (2A -> 3A) Central Valley (3A […]

Another @Go_Rout OPEN DATE: LOWER MORELAND

January 3, 2022 | Billy Splain

Lower Moreland HIgh School (4A) in Huntingdon Valley, Pa is seeking an opponent for Week 0 and Week 5 for the 2022 football season. Please contact Head Coach Justin Beck jbeck@lmtsd.org

Introducing The BackyardPASports 2021 All Backyard Team Super 17! @PABackyard

January 2, 2022 | Nate Grella

Introducing the 2021 All-Backyard Team! 17 of the best players from four of the best conferences in the WPIAL! The team is comprised of top talent from the 1A Tri-County South, 2A Century, 3A Interstate and 4A Big Eight! Let’s Meet the Team! Devin Whitlock, Belle Vernon Area, QB/DB In 2021 Devin Whitlock put his […]