PA Football News Archives
November 2022
Bethlehem Catholic’s Win Sets Up Another “Holy War” Championship Contest
November 6, 2022 | Brian Ptashinski
Thank you to Dan Reed @pfnDan570FB and Kristine Laskowski @KrissyPfn on twitter for pictures and videos! Superb Defensive Effort Allows a Second Meeting with Allentown Central Catholic. BETHLEHEM- The District XI 4A top-seeded Bethlehem Catholic Hawks took full advantage of their size and speed dominance over their counterparts-the Blue Mountain Eagles Saturday afternoon at Bethlehem […]
Keystone Oaks Outlasts Apollo-Ridge 21-14 in WPIAL 2A Clash
November 6, 2022 | Nate Grella
By Ethan Spozarski The Keystone Golden Eagles defeated the Apollo Ridge Vikings 21-14 on Friday night to advance to the quarter final round of the WPIAL playoffs. The scoring started quickly when Apollo Ridge scored on their opening drive in just three plays. 3 plays is all it took for @ApolloRidge to get the games […]
Warriors Advance to D4 Class A Final
November 6, 2022 | Ed Weaver
The Canton Warriors defeated South Williamsport for the second time on their home field of the season, this time it was a 42-13 victory in the District IV Class A semi-finals on Saturday, November 5.
Bellaire Big Reds overpower Worthington Christian Warriors 42-15
November 6, 2022 | David Burnworth
Saturday afternoon in Bellaire Ohio the Big Reds were set to battle the Warriors from Worthington Christian in round two of the Ohio playoffs. The crowd as one Bellaire fan setting near me was smallish for a playoff game but they were loud, at times. On a side note, this was the only high game […]
Cambridge Springs knocks off Mercer
November 6, 2022 | Shane Lux
Meadville: For the second time in two weeks, Cambridge Springs defeated Mercer. Tonight it was in the opening round of the District X Class A playoffs, 21-14. “Many people thought it was a fluke when we beat them the first time,” said Cambridge Springs head coach Nate Liberty. “I’m so proud of this team. To beat […]
Return of Kiesewetter inspires BG, Marauders dominate Southern Huntingdon for playoff win
November 5, 2022 | Billy Splain
When you’re missing your starting quarterback, it can really mess up your game. Last week against Bedford, Karson Kiesewetter was out with an illness. Sophomore Chase Kissel stepped in, but the young qb wasn’t the threat that BG was used to having and they lost to the Bison. Karson returned tonight and sparked a first […]
East Penn shuts out Kennard-Dale
November 5, 2022 | Bill and Jen Wintermyer
With 358 yards of total offense, the East Pennsboro Panthers dominated the Kennard-Dale Rams, 43-0. It wasn’t just the total offense numbers, the Panthers had 171 passing yards, compared to the only 28 for the Rams, converted on 7 out of 10 third down attempts, compared to 0 out of 10 for the Rams, had […]
‘HOUSE CRUISES BY CHESTNUT RIDGE 48-15
November 5, 2022 | Alex Fydryszewski
‘HOUSE CRUISES BY CHESTNUT RIDGE 48-15 After a perfect regular season in which they dominated every game, Coach Donta Green and his Westinghouse Bulldogs seemed like they were primed to never slip up—They scored 3 6A wins, defeated Steel High convincingly on the road and crushed Clairton to open the season. Their grit was tested […]
Bucks Roll Patriots in Opening Round 42-26
November 5, 2022 | Michael Pietrangelo
The opening round of the district 1 6A playoffs got underway Friday night when the 11th seeded Central Bucks West Bucks (7-4,5-2) marched into 1st LT Colby Umbrell Field to take on their rivals the 6th seeded Central Bucks East Patriots (8-3,5-2). What’s better than ending the regular season with a win against your rivals? […]
Northeast survives first half battle and pulls away for the win of Central with a 41-6 win. (gallery included)
November 5, 2022 | Anthony Franklin
A fall matchup between Thanksgiving rivals is always going to be a great game to observe especially when a league championship game berth is on the line. Northeast hosted Central as the clear favorite but as we all know when a game involves rivals clashing anything can happen. This game was no different as the […]
Comets get scare from Vikings!
November 5, 2022 | Greg Ricupero
Comets get scare from Vikings! PIAA D6 Playoffs Round One Single A #8 Glendale Vikings (5-5) at #1 Penns Manor (9-1) Penns Manor gave visiting Glendale plenty of chances to pull the upset in the opening round of the PIAA playoffs. A Superman’s effort by all purpose Justin Marshall helped the Comets build an early […]
Selinsgrove Defense Pitches 30-0 Shutout Over Milton
November 5, 2022 | Ed Weaver
Selinsgrove’s defense shut out Milton 30-0 in the District IV 4A semi-finals on Friday, November 5.
ACC thumps Bangor
November 5, 2022 | Billy Splain
Funny thing, football. Tradition stands that once you hit the playoffs, you can throw away the records. Last night Bangor and ACC came in limping along with a loss in their last regular season game, both teams sporting five losses. The difference being the Viking losses came against 6A powers Nazareth, Freedom and Emmaus. Bangors […]
Upper St. Clair 24 Gateway 21 on 11/4/2022 Gallery
November 5, 2022 | William Spicher
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Upper St. Clair wins thriller over Gateway
November 5, 2022 | Andrew Schaffer
It was a game that was expected to be a good one and it certainly lived up to the hype. Upper St. Clair came away with a 24-21 victory in the final minutes of the game. Upper St. Clair trailed most of the second half but found a way to win on […]
Laurel Highlands Make History in 44-15 Win Over West Allegheny (Gallery)
November 5, 2022 | Nate Grella
The Mustangs make history with their first home playoff win in school history behind defensive masterclass. 19 years. That’s how long it’s been since the Laurel Highlands Mustangs have hosted a home playoff game. Last season, the Mustangs made history, capturing their first playoff win in school history. This season, they did it for the […]
Columbus East Tigers needed double overtime to take down the Cambridge Bobcats 40-39
November 5, 2022 | David Burnworth
On Friday night I made my way to Harley Field for the fourth time this season to watch the East Tigers host the Cambridge Bobcats in the second round of the Ohio high school athletic association playoffs. Last week East not only made history by not only hosting their first-ever home playoff game they won […]
BEA dominates Bellwood to earn a rematch with Penns Valley
November 5, 2022 | Billy Splain
Next season the teams from the Mountain league will join up with the LHAC and another team from the ICC to form a super conference of sorts. That other team is Bellwood-Antis. They might be rethinking that move after getting thumped by first Penns Valley last week, and this week Bald Eagle area. Carson Nagle […]
Springfield Keeps Rolling Cruises Past Phoenixville
November 5, 2022 | Willie McGonigle
SPRINGFIELD: Since dropping their third game in a row back in September things have turned around greatly for the Springfield Cougars entering Friday’s District 1 5A First round game the Cougars rolled off five consecutive victories while averaging 35.4 points per game during that span. Friday night things continued to go well for the seventh […]
Big Plays and Strong Defense Advances Tri-Valley to District XI Class 1A Championship with win over Minersville 24 to 13 !
November 5, 2022 | Daniel Reed
Big Plays and Strong Defense Advances Tri-Valley to District XI Class 1A Championship with win over Minersville 24 to 13 ! @PFNDan570FB and @daub_dawn on the scene !! With the win, Tri-Valley will travel to Northern Lehigh next weekend to face off against the wait, what’s this… yes, face off against the Bulldogs, should make for some interesting […]
Crestwood advances to semifinals with a convincing victory over Nanticoke
November 5, 2022 | John Kotsko
When you think of the Crestwood Comets, you usually think of their running game with Noah Schultz and quarterback Jaden Shedlock. However, the performance that could not be overlooked is Nick Miscavage. The senior defensive back intercepted two passes and returned the second half kickoff for a touchdown as Crestwood defeated Nanticoke 61-7 in their […]
What a Knight, Stepeny Sparks Scranton past Abington Heights 42-7
November 5, 2022 | PFN Staff
“He’s our leader,” said Scranton head coach Steve Shumbres about Senior WR Donato Stepney who accounted for 3 touchdowns in the Knights’ 42-7 win over Abington Heights in the Class 5A Quarterfinals. The Knights (8-3) will host Delaware Valley (6-5) Friday for the Class 5A title. The Knights wasted no time getting the scoring started. […]
Interboro Stampeeds Bishop Shanahan to Advance to D1 4A Title Game
November 5, 2022 | Dylan Johnson
GLENOLDEN PA – The moon sat just above a dewy grass field. Lights, “Kamara”, Action was all Interboro needed as the electric South Ave got ready for a playoff game. It was the semifinals, and everything was on the line. It did not matter if you played an amazing season or a terrible one, if you […]
Hawks and Trojans light up the night with a high scoring game, Hamburg gets the win
November 5, 2022 | Brayden Fasnacht
What a night it was for the Hamburg Hawks, giving a magnificent performance against the Trojans of Upper Dauphin in the opening round of playoffs of the 2022 season. Both teams entered the game 8-2 and looking to advance in the District 3 playoffs. Only one of these teams could move on. The key to […]
Simmons Leads Meadville to Back-to-Back District 10 Titles
November 5, 2022 | TC Jones
Simmons Leads Meadville to Back-to-Back District 10 Titles In what has become a running theme for Meadville, Khalon Simmons found plenty of ways to score in the Bulldog’s convincing 62-14 victory over the Corry Beavers in the District 10 Class 4A title game in Franklin. His six total touchdowns lead Meadville to a commanding victory. […]
