November 2022
Class 2A Sub regional playoff preview: Trinity vs West Catholic
November 18, 2022 | Billy Splain
West Catholic (4-7) v Trinity (8-4) Don’t let the records fool you. Both of these teams are battle tested. The Shamrocks have four losses, however, those four losses came at the hands of three top ranked teams from larger classifications and one team that’s ranked #1. Roman Catholic, Wyomissing, West Perry (all handed the Shamrocks […]
Central Valley and Thomas Jefferson Set to Face Off in Battle of WPIAL Titans
November 18, 2022 | Nate Grella
It’s almost like looking in a mirror. The similar trajectory between Central Valley and Thomas Jefferson in recent years has been astounding. Programs that have been built on legacy, offensive firepower, dominance in the trenches, and bone-crushing defense. And now they get to face off with everything on the line. Two teams. Two legendary coaches. […]
Pittsburgh Central Catholic and North Allegheny to Square Off in WPIAL 6A Championship
November 18, 2022 | Nate Grella
By Ethan Spozarski Central Catholic started out their season by losing 4 of their first seven games, and 0-2 conference play. Since then they have won four-straight and scored 28+ points in all those games. Central Catholic finished 9-3 on the year and 6-1 in conference. This puts Central at the number three seed. Despite […]
D12 Class 6A Title Game Preview
November 18, 2022 | Anthony Franklin
The Northeast Viking football program has a long-storied history. Traditionally they’ve been a powerhouse within the Philadelphia Public League and one of the stronger teams in the Philadelphia area. The Public League and Catholic League agreed to resume the City Championship games back in 2008 when the CL officially joined the PIAA. The city […]
McKeesport and Aliquippa Prepare for Epic Semifinal Rematch
November 18, 2022 | Nate Grella
14 years. That’s how long it’s been since Aliquippa has not played in the WPIAL championship. Some semi-finals have been closer than others, but one thing has been set in stone every year for more than the last decade, write Aliquippa in pen at Heinz Field. But like a new name change at the WPIAL […]
WPIAL Class 5A Title Game: Upper St. Clair v Pine-Richland
November 18, 2022 | Nate Grella
Ever since Ryan Palmieri came in at QB midseason for Pine Richland it’s been a different season. After dropping three of their first four games of the season, the Rams turned to their best athlete under center, and since then it’s been all Rams. Pine Richland has been riding an eight game winning streak since […]
PIAA Class 2A State Playoff Preview – Central Clarion vs. Westinghouse
November 18, 2022 | Phil Myers
Class 2A State Playoff: Central Clarion Wildcats (10-1) at Westinghouse Bulldogs (11-0) @ Cupples Stadium in Pittsburgh on Friday Nov. 18 at 7 P.M. Central Clarion is the District 9 champs by virtue of their 35-0 victory over Brookville last week. Westinghouse won the Pittsburgh City League title and represents District 8 in the 2A […]
District X A Title Game
November 17, 2022 | Shane Lux
Eisenhower (11-0) vs. Reynolds (10-1) The Game: Saturday November 19th, 2022 Kickoff: 1:00 pm – Titusville High School – Carter Field District X A Title Game For the fourth straight season, Eisenhower and Reynolds will battle in the postseason – they meet for District X Class A gold for the second time in three […]
Hollywood’s Cutting Room Floor- District XI 6A Championship Edition
November 17, 2022 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Rematch of Regular Season Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Contest Set For Friday Night at Historic Cottingham Stadium in Easton 7:05 Kickoff. Last Week Bethlehem Freedom defeated Emmaus 28-27. Parkland rolled past Northampton 31-13. BETHLEHEM FREEDOM(10-2) Coach Jason Roeder 18th season at Freedom Record 130-74. Freedom avenged one of it’s two losses during the regular season last […]
District X Class AA Championship
November 17, 2022 | Shane Lux
Farrell (9-1) vs. Sharpsville (9-2) The Game: Saturday, November 19th, 2022 Kickoff: 7:00 pm – Wilmington District X AA Title Game Saturday’s championship will be a rematch of a game played on October 7th, where Farrell rolled to a 48-7 victory. Kylon Wilson rushed for 161 yards and three touchdowns, and Kabron Smith also rushed […]
PIAA 2A First Round Matchup: Lakeland vs Executive Education
November 17, 2022 | John Kotsko
Lakeland vs Executive Education Time: 7 PM Location: Dunmore High School About Lakeland: The Chiefs are 12-0 and won District 2 2A by defeating Holy Redeemer in the semifinals and Dunmore in the Finals. Senior QB Dominico Spataro is a dual threat QB. He has thrown for 2,238 yards and 29 touchdowns and has only […]
District One-5A-Semifinal Player Profile: Colin O’Sullivan
November 17, 2022 | Michael Pietrangelo
Name: Colin O’Sullivan Class: Senior Position: QB Team: Upper Dublin Cardinals 2022 stats: Passing: 68% completion percentage 2,442 yards & 32 TDs-2 INTs In my Game of the Week, we have two teams that are going to be battling it out to play in the District One Championship against the winner of (2) Strath Haven […]
District One-5A-Semifinal-Player Spotlight: Aiden O’Brien
November 17, 2022 | Michael Pietrangelo
Name: Aiden O’Brien Class: Senior Position: QB Team: Plymouth Whitemarsh Colonials 2022 stats: Passing: 788 yards & 12 TDs Rushing: 1,012 yards & 12 TDs. In my Game of the Week, we have two teams that are going to be battling it out to play in the District One Championship against the winner of […]
District X Class 3A Title Game
November 17, 2022 | Shane Lux
Grove City (8-3) vs. Slippery Rock (7-4) The Game: Friday, November 18th, 2022 Kickoff: 7:00 pm – Slippery Rock University District X AAA Title Game Friday’s championship will be a rematch of a game played on September 23rd, where Grove City slipped past Slippery Rock 22-21 in the closing seconds. You can read about the […]
PIAA 4A Playoff Preview Allentown Central Catholic vs Jersey Shore
November 17, 2022 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
ALLENTOWN CENTRAL CATHOLIC VIKINGS (7-5) Coach Tim McGorry (3rd season, 22-11 record) Tamlin Ferguson and Matt Keyes have split the quarterback duties this season. Keyes started the year and is 40-54 passing and 354 yards 1 touchdown and one interception. Ferguson has finished the latter part of the season and has thrown for 538 yards […]
Twin Valley vs. Bishop McDevitt, inside the numbers
November 17, 2022 | Bill and Jen Wintermyer
District 3 5A between Tri Valley and Bishop McDevitt at Bishop McDevitt High School. It is forecasted to be a very chilly night making it true playoff weather, so be sure to bring some cash for hot chocolate. It should be a great game as both teams are looking for a deep playoff run. Twin […]
Protime Panel going for another banner week
November 17, 2022 | Billy Splain
The panel had a banner week last week, they’re going for two in a row It’s playoff time and the panel is hot!
District Nine Class 1A Championship Playoff Preview
November 17, 2022 | Phil Myers
Class 1A District 9 Final: Brockway Rovers (8-4) vs. Port Allegany Gators (10-1) @ Bradford on Friday Nov. 18 at 7 P.M. Port is the #1 seed and ousted Keystone last week by a score of 18-6. Brockway is seeded 3rd and defeated #2 Redbank Valley 7-3 this past Saturday. This is a rematch […]
DISTRICT 1 6A SEMIFINALS PREVIEW
November 17, 2022 | Marcus Sic
RUNNING THE BALL WILL BE THE KEY TO THE 6A SEMIS In an era of spread it out, toss the ball around, no backs offenses, the District 1 6A Big School semifinals will be a throwback to old school, punch you in the mouth, smashmouth football. You better be in your seats early because there […]
4A State Playoff Preview: (D1) Interboro vs. (D12) Bonner-Prendie
November 17, 2022 | Dylan Johnson
In collaboration with Willie McGonigle. The pack has begun to thin out. One week after another, teams fall and their time has come to end this season. Two teams though have done their job as they now train to win a state playoff game. For this opening round match-up two schools that are a mere […]
Top RBs in 3A set to Face off in Freeport-Belle Vernon Semifinal Clash
November 17, 2022 | Nate Grella
Let’s go over some history. In 2019, Belle Vernon rode a talented senior class for their first WPIAL championship berth in 20 years. The Leopards were outshined by Thomas Jefferson. In 2020, the Leopards lost to TJ in the regular season again, but didn’t even play them in the postseason, falling on the road […]
Shady Side trying to Continue Cinderella Story against Avonworth
November 17, 2022 | Nate Grella
The Cinderella story is something that can be common in Pennsylvania High School football, however nothing is common between the Avonworth Antelopes and Shady Side Academy Bulldogs seasons. Heading into the year, the Avonworth Antelopes were expected to be right at the top of the 3A WPIAL standings. They met those expectations. Three years removed […]
Garnet Valley vs Downingtown East Semi-Final Preview
November 17, 2022 | James Middleton
Concord, PA: On Friday night, number one-seeded Garnet Valley will take on twelfth-seeded Downingtown East. Last week, both teams had very different types of games. Downingtown East steamrolled Downingtown West by a score of 34 to 9, whereas Garnet Valley played a thriller at “The Moe,” scoring on their first overtime play and winning the […]
Protime Predictions (Protime’s Likes)
November 17, 2022 | Phil Myers
Protime got a little advice on his advice column last week. People liked it and want to hear more. So, Protime will do another one, but not this week. Protime likes it when people say they like his columns or like him. Mrs. Protime only likes it when people say they like his column. Protime […]
District 2/11 Class A Playoff Preview: Northern Lehigh vs. Lackawanna Trail
November 17, 2022 | Phil Myers
The District 11 Class A champion Northern Lehigh Bulldogs face off against the District 2 Class A champion Lackawanna Trail Lions at Dunmore Veterans Memorial Stadium, Saturday 11/19 at 1pm Northern Lehigh (11-1), under Head Coach Joe Tout, head into this week’s game fresh off of a 40-15 victory over Tri Valley. On the […]
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