PA Football News Archives
October 2022
Rollers explode for 27 first quarter points, get the win vs West Perry
October 29, 2022 | Billy Splain
When your the team that gets down 4 scores early, it’s tough to recover. That team wasn’t the Rollers. Steelton-Highspire tuned up their offensive motor for the playoffs with a 52-34 win over the Mustangs. Alex Erby continue his statistical tear going 24 of 29 for 412 yards and 4 td passes, three of […]
Indians emerge in Cove finish off regular season 7-3.
October 29, 2022 | Quincy Piper
“7-3 looks a whole lot better than 6-4”. That was what Aaron Kanagy had to say when I asked him what the feeling was in practice this past week. The Indians came out victorious against the Blackhawks of Susquenita. “ It feels good to step up and help my team. I can’t do it […]
Colts corral Indians in Crossover Matchup!
October 29, 2022 | Greg Ricupero
Heritage Conference-WestPAC Crossover Northern Cambria(H) (6-3) at Conemaugh Township Indians (W) (6-3) In a battle of two playoff bound teams the Northern Cambria Colts outlasted the Conemaugh Township Indians 34-20. Both teams started the season with big winning streaks. The Colts won their first four and the Indians their first five. Both teams have struggled […]
BEA closes out regular season strong with win over Purchase Line (Gallery)
October 29, 2022 | Billy Splain
Bald Eagle Area closed out the regular season with a 19-0 shutout over Purchase Line. The game started out slow with both teams trading possessions. Then the flood gates opened for the Eagles. Neither team scored until the 7 minute mark in the second quarter when Cameron Dubbs busted loose for a 20 yard td […]
Springfield Takes Care of Business Blanks Harry S Truman
October 29, 2022 | Willie McGonigle
Levittown: Entering Friday night has the number 8 seed in the District 1 5A playoffs the Springfield Delco Cougars were firmly planted into the post-season. Despite that the Cougars still had lot to play for with a win they would almost certainly guarantee themselves a home playoff game. And that’s exactly what they did overcoming […]
Eagles Soar by Hurricanes in Backyard Brawl
October 29, 2022 | Karlee Feger
The Blue Mountain Eagles showed a powerful performance against the Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes in the final week of regular season play. Quarterback Tyler Miller of Blue Mountain had four touchdowns in a dominating fashion. This annual contest started with Blue Mountain deferring at the coin toss. After the Eagles received the ball and converted on […]
Plymouth Whitemarsh Captures SOL-American Crown in 56-20 win over Upper Moreland
October 29, 2022 | Michael Pietrangelo
Willow Grove- If there was any doubt heading into Friday night who the top dog was in the Suburban One League-American Conference, there shouldn’t be anymore. I know for one thing; this reporter has none now. The Plymouth Whitemarsh Colonials (8-2,5-0) charged into Willow Grove and handed the Upper Moreland Golden Bears (8-2, 4-1) a […]
Cam Jones and the Wilson Bulldogs fend off Manheim Township
October 29, 2022 | Carl Frederick
Heading into week 10 both teams had playoff positions wrapped up, this game was more about seeding than anything as they could very easily face off again. Behind 248 rushing from Senior Cam Jones, the Wilson Bulldogs held off Manheim Township 27-21. Jones accounted for two rushing touchdowns and one passing as he once […]
Columbus East Tigers use Doomsday like defense to beat Vinton County 34-14
October 29, 2022 | David Burnworth
On Friday night, I made another trip to Harley Field, home of the Columbus East Tigers, where they were set to play their first home playoff game against a very game Vinton County Vikings squad that came in a little beat up with injuries. In watching both teams go through warmups, you could tell both […]
Redbank Valley Spoils Central Clarion’s Bid for a Perfect Season
October 29, 2022 | Phil Myers
The Redbank Valley Bulldogs have overcome adversity the past 2 years and have played lights out on the football field. The 2021 Class A state runners-up knocked the Central Clarion Wildcats from the ranks of the undefeated by a score of 47-38 on Senior Night in New Bethlehem. Redbank, on the strength of freshman quarterback […]
McGuffey comes back on Wash High in 43-24 win
October 29, 2022 | Nate Grella
By Nathan Grella & Alex Hughes On paper, Wash High and McGuffey faced off on Friday night for the difference between a 3 and a 4 seed in the Century conference. On the field, McGuffey stunned Wash High in the second half to win one of the biggest rivalries in southwestern PA. Washington started out […]
Belle Vernon gets statement win over Elizabeth Forward
October 29, 2022 | Andrew Schaffer
The Interstate Conference title was on the line Friday night at Elizabeth Forward. It was expected to be a good game but Belle Vernon proved to be too much in their 48-14 win over Elizabeth Forward. Belle Vernon got the ball to start the game and on the first play of the drive Braden Laux […]
Pittston Area Pummels Wyoming Area 35-0, Wins WVC Division 2 Crown
October 29, 2022 | PFN Staff
On the night the Patriots honored the 2002 division-winning team, the Patriots did the same defeating cross-river rival Wyoming Area 35-0 to take home the school’s first division football title in 20 years. Pittston Area took the opening kickoff and never looked back. The Patriots would march 71 yards in seven plays before the drive […]
The Battle of the Eagles, Bishop Shanahan Prevails
October 29, 2022 | Dylan Johnson
BOOTHWYN PA – As if teleporting was real, somehow we have stumbled upon the end of the regular season. The Bishop Shanahan Eagles, with their playoff chances on the rocks, looked to capitalize on a struggling Chichester team. As for the Chichester Eagles, the playoffs faded into a void a while back and now they just […]
Mt. Lebanon Clinches Playoff Berth with 31-0 Shutout over Canon McMillan
October 29, 2022 | Nate Grella
They knew they needed to win to get in. That was enough, but Mt. Lebanon did it in style, shutting out Canon Mac at home 31-0. Heading into Friday night’s Week 9 matchup, the path was clear. If Mt.Lebanon won, they were in no matter what. If they lost, they were out. For the Big […]
Vikings end Tri-Valley’s bid for undefeated season with 21 to 14 win !
October 29, 2022 | Daniel Reed
Vikings end Tri-Valley’s bid for undefeated season with 21 to 14 win in Hegins on Bulldogs Senior Night, behind big night from Sr-Ezi Hite, and Jr-Alex Achenbach ! It wasn’t pretty but Williams Valley found a way to regain focus and overcome mental mistakes in the second half to hold on for the victory in […]
Emmaus Takes Control in Capturing The Battle of Cedar Crest Boulevard.
October 29, 2022 | Brian Ptashinski
Green Hornets Score 23 Second Quarter Points and then Stave Off Trojan Second Half Comeback. EMMAUS- The 2022 version of the “Battle of Cedar Crest Blvd” certainly lived up to the hype, though the Emmaus Green Hornets certainly did all the could early to blow the game open and make it a rout. The Trojans […]
Aliquippa ends Central Valley’s 36-game win streak – wins Parkway Conference title
October 29, 2022 | Shane Lux
Freedom: Aliquippa outscored Central Valley 21-0 in the third quarter and finished the regular season a perfect 9-0. “It’s a game of runs,” said Aliquippa head coach Mike Warfield. “They had us on ropes, and this was a fantastic football game between two great programs, and my hats off to them. We knew it would be […]
Garnet Valley Finishes Regular Season Undefeated with Win over Conestoga
October 28, 2022 | James Middleton
Concord, PA: The offense showed up in bunches tonight in the final regular season game for the Garnet Valley Jaguars. The Jag offense was able to move the ball downfield at will, both on the ground and through the air. With the win over Conestoga, 49 to 3, the Jags finish the regular season undefeated […]
Comets torch the Trojans 47-0
October 28, 2022 | Jared Samuel
It was a crisp, fall evening up in Mountaintop where it was Senior night for the 8-1 Crestwood Comets. The North Pocono Trojans came in with a 4-5 mark on the season looking to gain some momentum for the District 2 playoffs. Crestwood received the opening kick, then used their well-orchestrated run game to set […]
Central York beats York High 43-38 for there 4th straight YAIAA Title
October 28, 2022 | Pat Weider
Head Coach Gerry Yonchiuk addresses his team after a 43-38 win over York High Central York dominated York High early and then hung out for a 43-38 win Friday night to improve to 9-1 on the year and another YAIAA Division 1 Title. This is Central York’s 4th straight Division 1 Title and have […]
Cedar Cliff wins their way into the playoffs!
October 28, 2022 | Bill and Jen Wintermyer
Cedar Cliff was 6-3 going into tonight’s must win game with Milton Hershey. Both teams played hard in the first quarter, but with 1:10 left on the clock, Cedar Cliff scored from a 7-yard rushing touchdown. With 8:08 on the clock in the second quarter, Milton Hershey’s defense held the Colts to a field goal, […]
Penns Valley vs. Bellwood-Antis 2022
October 28, 2022 | Jason Confer
Penns Valley hasn’t played Bellwood-Antis in the regular season in many years. The return to play wasn’t kind to Bellwood as the Rams were all over the Blue Devils for a 42-0 win securing 2 home field playoff games. Ty Watson scored first on a one yard run in the first quarter, then a turnover […]
Butler wins court case, judge order allows for D10 playoffs for Golden Tornados.
October 28, 2022 | Billy Splain
File photo 2021 First reported by the Butler Eagle Butler football left the WPIAL for a District 10 schedule several years ago in hopes of improving by playing an easier schedule. In what has been an ongoing battle, the Butler Golden Tornados have found a victory. Back in March the WPIAL ruled that, because they […]
Protime Panel picks are in, not an easy task for the 15 games this week
October 28, 2022 | Billy Splain
Last weekend the panel enjoyed a banner week, picking correctly on nearly 75% of their guesses. This week wasn’t a “pick”nic. Expect several to eat their picks as there are many undefeated and one loss teams facing each other in week 10. Well, here’s who our panel thinks will win the big games:
