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October 2023

 

Erby breaks another state record

October 12, 2023  |  

Steelton-Highspire quarterback Alex Erby got his second state record this year throwing 7 touchdowns against Newport to claim the most TD passes in a year. He surpassed Central Red Dragon qb Jeff Hoenstine’s record of 146 set last year. Erby also added to the record of most passing yards in a career. He broke Brett […]

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ProTimes Pick’em Challenge Week Eight Consensus Week?

October 12, 2023  |  

CONSENSUS AMONG THE PANEL NOT NECESSARILY A GOOD THING As we enter week 7 of the Pennsylvania High School Football season, week 8 of the ProTime Pick’em Challenge, there seems to be an air of consensus among the Ouija boards of our expert panel. The writers in half of this week’s slate are unanimous or […]

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District 12 Week 7 Recap & Review

October 12, 2023  |  

District 12 Week 7 Rewind NG 6 Bonner-Prendie 0: The Saints and Friars played a great defensive struggle game with both teams displaying a physical brand of football. Both teams came into the game undefeated in CL Blue Division play. NG would break open the scoring on a 4th down conversion pass from Mekhi Wharton […]

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The State of PA Football, Live from the Nickle Plate at Knoebles Resort with Mt. Carmel Area, Selinsgrove & Southern Columbia

October 12, 2023  |  

Guest host Dave Fegley and I had a great show last night at the Nickle Plate on the Knoebles golf course last night. We found out just how the Red Tornado’s, Seals and Tigers are a competitive team year in and year out. Watch the video below the gallery. We also had a surprise guest […]

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Kotsko’s View of the WVC: 2023 Week 8 Stormy Weather

October 12, 2023  |  

Outside of one week, the weather has been pretty good on Friday night. Although we should have no issues this Friday, it’s Saturday where the games will be affected with rain. As the temperature drops, the stakes of the games heat up. Several teams are competing for for playoff spots and seeding in the final […]

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Protime Predictions – Five One Point Losses

October 12, 2023  |  

Last week Protime lost eight games, which happens, but five of them were by one point.  That has never happened to the Proud Prognosticator before, never.  Protime spent the whole week contemplating his error and the good fortune of those five teams he picked against.  Time and time again the final scene from Rocky III […]

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PFN & @TheFundingZone presents: The STATE of PA Football! Live from the Nickle Plate in Elysburg with SCA, MCA & the Seals!

October 11, 2023  |  

Join hosts Billy Splain and Dave Fegley as they dive deep into what makes a Tiger roar, a Tornado spin and a Seal fight for dominance. Live streamed from the Nickle Plate Bar & Grill in Elysburg. Come over and join us live or watch online! We go live from 6pm till 8pm, Wednesday, Oct […]

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WPIAL Elite Eight: Week Seven Rankings

October 11, 2023  |  

6A: 1- Central Catholic (6-1)- (2) Penn Hills 7pm 2- North Allegheny (6-1)- Norwin 7:30pm 3- Mt. Lebanon (4-3)- (1) Peters Township 7pm 4- Canon Mac (5-2)- (7) Upper St. Clair 7pm 5- Seneca Valley (2-5)- @ North Hills 7pm 5A: 1- Peters Township (7-0)- @ (3) Mt. Lebanon 7pm 2- Penn Hills (6-1)- @ […]

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ProTime Pick’em Challenge Week Seven’s Results

October 11, 2023  |  

DOWN GOES MARCUS-BILLY ROCKETS TO THE TOP   Following a Trap Week that didn’t disappoint, the crew was hoping this week would be Comeback Week…it was not. Leading the charge to the bottom was yours truly Marcus and Jared collecting a pitiful 5 wins out of 12 games. The panel as a whole was only […]

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2023 Week 7 District 2 Week In Review

October 11, 2023  |  

Western Wayne 28 Mid Valley 13 Wildcats running back Josh Vinton rushed for 177 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Frankie Leyshon threw for 156 yards and a touchdown as Western Wayne defeated Mid Valley. Spartans running back Jakob Lesher rushed for 167 yards and a touchdown and also caught a touchdown. Pittston Area 35 Lake-Lehman […]

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District 9 Review – Week 6

October 10, 2023  |  

The game of the week: It had to be the St. Marys at DuBois overtime thriller won by DuBois 21-14.  The Beavers trailed 14-7 until there were 7 minutes remaining in the game.  That was when they tied the game.  Eventually DuBois got the ball back with a minute to go.  A 36-yard defensive fumble […]

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Hollywood’s Cutting Room Floor- Colonial/Schuylkill League Edition for Week Eight

October 10, 2023  |  

Seven down and just three games left in the regular season in the District XI Colonial/Schuylkill Football League. Heading into the final stretch of games in the Colonial/Schuylkill League, we have three teams that have clinched a District XI playoff berth. Palmerton and Northwestern Lehigh in class 3A and Southern Lehigh in 5A. The fourth […]

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2023 Pennsylvania High School Football PFN Rankings Week 7

October 10, 2023  |  

Well n0w, THAT was an interesting meeting with the rankings crew. That Pine-Richland win over PCC had us all steamed up, but in the end we think we got it right. PCC drops a bit, PR comes back in the 5A rankings and Chester makes it’s first appearance this year. And wow! How bout those […]

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Luxy’s Week 6 (7) Perry vs. Carrick – Lakeview vs. Cambridge Springs – Riverview vs. Summit Academy

October 10, 2023  |  

Perry vs. Carrick Lakeview vs. Cambridge Springs Riverview vs. Summit Academy                        

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Around District 11 with Pam and Guy: 2-4 Pates Shutout 5-1 Hawks

October 10, 2023  |  

As usual, the plan for the coming week when we wrote last week’s blog changed with the weather forecast. This time football was the benefactor and we went from only a pair of planned games to double that. The only day that changed was Saturday. On Tuesday it was Del Val vs. DeSales in NCAA […]

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Hollywood’s Cutting Room Floor-Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Edition Week #8

October 10, 2023  |  

Making the turn for home in the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference and only one team has clinched a spot in the District XI playoffs. There are just 3 games left in the 2023 EPC Football regular season, but so many questions still remain as teams try to qualify for the 4A, 5A and 6A PIAA state […]

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Keystone Club Top Special Teams Performers: Week 6, 2023!

October 10, 2023  |  

Each week we will present the Keystone Club. This Club consists of players meeting the requirements sent to coaches. It is a statewide compilation of top performances for the previous weekend. PLEASE EMAIL billy@pafootballnews.com if you wish someone to be on this list! Entries must be from coach or verified. Top Special Teams Performanced Kickoff returns for […]

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Keystone Club Top Defensive Performers: Week 6, 2023!

October 10, 2023  |  

Each week we will present the Keystone Club. This Club consists of players meeting the requirements sent to coaches. It is a statewide compilation of top performances for the previous weekend. PLEASE EMAIL billy@pafootballnews.com if you wish someone to be on this list! Entries must be from coach or verified. Top Defensive Performances Tackles (13 or more) […]

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Keystone Club Top Offensive Performers: Week 6, 2023!

October 10, 2023  |  

Each week we will present the Keystone Club. This Club consists of players meeting the requirements sent to coaches. It is a statewide compilation of top performances for the previous weekend. PLEASE EMAIL billy@pafootballnews.com if you wish someone to be on this list! Entries must be from coach or verified. Top Offensive Performances RECORDS 51 Matthew Parker […]

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Colorado 8-Man Spotlight: Springfield v. Holly PHOTO GALLERY

October 8, 2023  |  

On Saturday night in Baca County, in far southeastern Colorado, the Springfield Longhorns hosted the Holly Wildcats at Aaron Hale Field. Holly came in at 3-2, while Springfield were 2-3. The game was set for kickoff at 7pm. Pending the delivery of a game ball from a LifeLine helicopter in a pregame ceremony. Though, that […]

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PA High School Football Continuing Careers — looking at Duquesne vs. Delaware

October 8, 2023  |  

We had a great opportunity to follow-up on the continued careers of some PA High School football players, and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience as we took in a game between the visiting Duquesne Dukes and the host Delaware Blue Hens. While both rosters were well represented by PA players, we feature the standouts and […]

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No. 12 Holy Cross Takes Care Of Business At Bucknell

October 8, 2023  |  

Jordan Fuller of Holy Cross completes a two-play, 40-second drive for a touchdown in the first quarter. Next, Holy Cross kicks a 28-yard field goal to extend their lead to 10-0. Coleman Bennett then punches it in for the touchdown as Bucknell surges down the field. Number 9 is Holy Cross After the first touchdown, […]

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Wyoming Area dominates Holy Redeemer 55-13

October 8, 2023  |  

Aaron Crossley only ran two times tonight, he only needed one to get the scoring started. The senior running back scored from 25 yards out, setting the tone for eight different Warriors to find the endzone en route to a dominating 55-13 win over Holy Redeemer. After Crossley’s early score, the Warriors would find the […]

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