August 2022
South Range cruises past Springfield @SRangeAthletics @athletics_sr
August 19, 2022 | Shane Lux
Canfield – Billy Skripac and Shane Lindstrom lead South Range past Springfield. Following a 13-1 season last year, South Range picked up where they left off with a 37-7 mercy rule victory over rival Springfield High School. “When you have a rivalry like this one where both communities follow their teams well, it leads to […]
Juniata and Upper Dauphin to battle for the 2020 Mid Penn Liberty crown, but there is a dark horse.
August 18, 2022 | Billy Splain
Liberty Division Halifax: Last year the Wildcat season didn’t go as planned. Coach Earl Mosely’s team finished with a 1-7 record, their lone win coming against a not so strong Renaissance Academy team out of Phoenixville. This year Mosely is hoping his biggest class in the last couple of years will lead to improvement. Teegan […]
District 10 Region 6 2022 Season Preview
August 18, 2022 | TC Jones
Region 6 Overview Once again, it looks like McDowell and Cathedral Prep will be battling it out for Region 6 dominance. Both teams return a ton of talent, so mark September 30 on your calendar for what should be an excellent game between these two long-standing city rivals. Neither Butler nor Erie High will be […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Jim Marturano – Conestoga
August 18, 2022 | Billy Splain
Jim Marturano Conestoga Class Of 2023 OL/DL Jersey #55 HT/WT 5’10”/225lb Other sports Basketball, Golf 2021 All-Central League Honorable Mention, 2x Pancake of the Week Recipient Twitter @jmart_55 Why do you play football? I play football because I love the physicality of the sport and the brotherhood you form with your teammates. Who is your […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Tyler Klambara – Springfield (Delco)
August 18, 2022 | Billy Splain
Tyler Klambara Springfield Delco Class Of 2023 OT, DT, OG Jersey #70 HT/WT 6’4” 310lbs Other sports Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field Football: Central League Honorable Mention Track: 1st Team All-Delco Track & Field, Team MVP Awards, PIAA State Championship medalists Twitter @ItsKlam Why do you play football? I play football because […]
Beyond The Keystone: Corky Kell Classic in Georgia (First Day)
August 18, 2022 | Sykotyk
Two games kicked off the 2022 slate in Georgia on Wednesday. A doubleheader at Johns Creek Stadium in Johns Creek. Kell Longhorns faced off against the Cherokee Bluff Bears of Flowery Branch. And for the nightcap, the host Johns Creek Gladiators jousted with the Parkview Panthers. A clammy cool air was present through the first […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Braedan Oravecz – Portage
August 18, 2022 | Billy Splain
Braedan Oravecz Portage Class Of 2023 LG, DT Jersey #56 HT/WT 5’7” 195 23 Pancakes in junior season Other sports Wrestling Twitter @beast242423 Why do you play football? I’ve played football since I was little and I have loved it since I started. Now it gives me the chance to have fun and do what […]
ChesMont National Championship Goes Through Coatesville: 2022 ChesMont National Preview
August 17, 2022 | Billy Splain
Red Raiders go for the Seven-Peat Coatesville Matt Ortega’s Coatesville Red Raiders have raced to six straight ChesMont National titles, losing only one conference game in the process. Coatesville has also been the dominate District One team during their run. This year they hope to add to their historic Title streak to seven in a […]
District Seven (WPIAL) 2022 Class 6A Tri-County Five Preview
August 17, 2022 | Phil Myers
District Seven (WPIAL) 2022 Class 6A Tri-County Five Preview Of all the teams in D-7, the WPIAL has only five teams large enough to qualify as 6A participants. Three of them have won state championships, another may be knocking on the door of a state title, and the fifth could be a giant killer […]
2022 Mid Penn Conference Preview: Capital Division
August 17, 2022 | Billy Splain
2022 Mid Penn Capital Preview Big Spring Last year was a nice year for the Bulldogs. Coach Joe Sinkovich’s team had a respectable 8-4 record, losing to Lampeter-Strasburg in the D3 playoffs. Gone are 11 players but with 12 players returning that have starting experience Coach Sinkovich has high hopes for the Dogs, but he […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Tiqwai Hayes – Aliquippa
August 17, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter
Tiqwai Hayes Aliquippa High School Class of 2025 Running back Ht: 5’11 Wt: 194 Awards: Freshman all-American, All-State, All-Conference, 4a player of the year. Other sports: Basketball and baseball Why do you play football? I play football because it’s an escape and so I can make millions one day. What has been your best memory? […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: 2022 5A Allegheny Six Preview
August 17, 2022 | Nate Grella
Nathan and Jeremiah are back to fully break down the WPIAL 5A Allegheny Six! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Become a Supporter! Check out our Merch!
2022 PFN Player Profile: Chase Arrington – North Catholic
August 17, 2022 | Billy Splain
Chase Arrington North Catholic Class Of 2023 Corner, Runningback, Slot Jersey #8 HT/WT 5’10 180 391 coverage snaps 35 targets 10 pbus 0 touchdowns allowed One forced fumble 320 Rushing yards and 5 touchdowns Other sports Track 2nd Team All WPIAL Defensive Back Twitter @TheChaseA8 Why do you play football? My family. As a young […]
We had a blast at the 2022 Season Rollout Coaches Cookout live from Mr. G’s. Check out the Gallery
August 17, 2022 | Billy Splain
Want to thank Joe Gilloway from Linglestown Gazette Sports for once again hosting this annual tradition! I especially want to thank Mr. G’s for hosting this event! George and Amy were awesome hosts. We’ll be back for sure this fall for our weekly show on Tuesday nights. I have to thank the PFN staff! Great […]
2022 PFN Player Profiles: Adam Clark – Indiana Area
August 17, 2022 | Billy Splain
Adam Clark Indiana Area OG/NT Jersey #75 HT/WT:6’2″ 318 2022 Indiana Team broke the all-time school rushing record and was third in the entire WPIAL. Other Sports: Played hockey and lacrosse prior to focusing on football exclusively. First Team All Conference OG, First Team All County Lineman, Twitter: @Indiana75OGNT Why do you play football? Loved […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Miles Brooks – Penns Valley
August 17, 2022 | Billy Splain
Miles Brooks Penns Valley Class Of 2023 Wide Receiver, Defensive Back Jersey #28 HT/WT 6’ 165 703 receiving yards 1190 all purpose yards Other sports Baseball First team all conference wide receiver and outfielder Twitter @milesb28 Why do you play football? I play football because I absolutely love every aspect of the sport. Who is […]
2022 NTL Large School Division Preview
August 16, 2022 | Ed Weaver
2022 NTL Large School Division Preview
5A WPIAL Allegheny Six Conference Season Preview Magazine
August 16, 2022 | Nate Grella
Keep on the lookout for more conferences leading up to the 2022 season! To Make the File Full Screen Click this LINK Previous WPIAL Conference Previews: LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Become a Supporter! Check out our Merch!
Central League 2022 Season Preview
August 16, 2022 | Alec Eskin
The Central League has had quite a few teams go far in the last few years. For instance, the Garnet Valley Jaguars won the District One Title, including runs to the final four of District One the last five years (excluding the 2020 year due to COVID), as well as the Ridley Green Raiders making […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Michel Chrastina – Wilmington
August 16, 2022 | Billy Splain
Michel Chrastina Wilmington Class Of 2023 Tight End / Linebacker Jersey #2 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 190 2nd Team All Region Tight End All-Academic Gold Team Why do you play football? I grew up watching the 2008 State Championship team and fell in love with the tradition and sport. Who is your favorite sports star […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Jahleim Patton – West Philadelphia (Workshop school)
August 16, 2022 | Billy Splain
Jahleim Patton West Philadelphia (Workshop school) Class Of 2023 Left tackle, tightend Jersey #56 HT/WT 6,4 546 Other sports Track and feild Twitter @5BIG6BABY Why do you play football? I play football too stay out of trouble and because I love the game! Who is your favorite sports star and why? Teiar tart because he’s […]
2022 PFN Player Profiles: Cam Michaels – Lewisburg
August 16, 2022 | Billy Splain
Cam Michaels Lewisburg Class Of 2023 WR/RB/SAFETY Jersey #21 HT/WT 5’6/160 Other sports Basketball and track All conference + area (sophomore +junior year) (football), all defense (freshman year) (basketball) Twitter @cammichaels04 Why do you play football? I try to glorify God in every way possible because He gave me these talents and even the gift […]
2022 NTL Small School Division Preview
August 15, 2022 | Ed Weaver
2022 NTL Small School Division Preview
2022 Heritage Conference Preview
August 15, 2022 | Brian Ingalls
2021 Season Recap 2021 Standings Cambria Heights 8-0 Conf 9-2 Overall Homer Center 7-1 Conf 8-4 Overall River Valley 6-2 Conf 8-3 Overall West Shamokin 5-3 Conf 5-5 Overall Purchase Line 4-4 Conf 5-6 Overall Marion Center 3-5 Conf 5-5 Overall Penns Manor 2-7 Conf 4-7 Overall Northern Cambria […]
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