PA Football News Archives
October 2023
Milton Advances To 8-1 With 14-7 Win Over Canton
October 21, 2023 | Jayden Eberly
Milton’s number eight, Cale Bastian, scores a touchdown on a quarterback keeper in the first quarter. Despite a strong run by Montgomery Fisher, the Canton defense punches the ball out and recovers the fumble. Milton had a 7-0 lead at the half. Gary Verdinelli, number 63 for Milton, picks a sack during the second quarter. […]
Central Valley defeats West Allegheny 29-20
October 21, 2023 | Dean Shazer
Two 6-2 opponents battled it out on Friday night in an attempt to edge themselves over one another in class 4A. After a few empty drives in the first quarter, it was Central Valley’s Jance Henry Jr. who opened up the scoring with a 20 yard rushing touchdown seven minutes into the game. Central Valley […]
Cowanesque Shuts Out Wellsboro 12-0 For Homecoming Win
October 21, 2023 | Ed Weaver
For 40 minutes and 21 seconds Wellsboro and Cowanesque Valley were scoreless. That was until Dave Hess scored from two yards out to break the tie and propel the Indians to a 12-0 shutout victory over the visiting Hornets during CV’s Homecoming on Friday, October 20.
North Allegheny defeats Penn Trafford in dormant 48-14 win
October 21, 2023 | LukeAndruscik
On October 20th, North Allegheny defeated Penn Trafford in dominant fashion by a score of 48-14. Penn Trafford started out hot by forcing North Allegheny to punt on their first drive and then blocking that punt. Following the blocked punt, Penn Trafford RB Ben Grabowski ran for a score out of the wildcat formation giving […]
The McKeesport Tigers Dominate Greater Latrobe Wildcats 42-14
October 21, 2023 | Ryan Thielet
If you are a fan of smash-mouth football, this was the game for you. The game started off slow, with only three scores in the first half. Then came the third quarter, which started quickly with a long kick return touchdown by the WildCats. After that, the Tiger offense showed its prowess, scoring 28 straight […]
Nazareth’s Goal Line Interception Against Bethlehem Catholic Ends Near Upset
October 21, 2023 | Samantha Baker
It wasn’t the cleanest of games for either side, but Nazareth (8-1) vs Bethlehem Catholic (5-4) sure was entertaining! This low scoring affair started out with a Nazareth drive down to the Becahi 27-yard line before the drive stalled and Blue Eagles turned the ball over on downs. The Nazareth defense then answered with their […]
Dallas defeats Wilkes-Barre Area, takes WVC Division 1 Lead
October 21, 2023 | Jared Samuel
The Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 was up for grabs coming into this one. Dallas entered the contest at a perfect 8-0, while Wilkes-Barre Area came in at 5-3. Both teams were undefeated in conference play however, and Dallas was looking for revenge after the Wolfpack pummeled the Mountaineers 35-6 last season. Dallas got exactly […]
Mt. Lebanon defeats Baldwin 37-6
October 21, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Written by: Kent Peterson On Friday night the Mt. Lebanon Blue Devils defeated the Baldwin Fighting Highlanders 37-6. Mount Lebanon came into the game 4-4 looking to get a win after losing three in a row. Baldwin came into the game 1-6 looking to get an upset win on senior night. The game started out […]
Downingtown East Vs Coatesville 2023 Gallery
October 20, 2023 | Kameron Hammond
The Downingtown East Cougars defeated The Coatesville Red Raiders 21-0 as their rivalry continues to blossom. Coatesville, the defending seven-time consecutive Chesmont Champs, fought to the end in a tough, rainy game. Downingtown East (8-0) has won two out of the past three match ups against the Red Raiders and is one step closer to […]
Downingtown East Shuts Outs Coatesville
October 20, 2023 | Xavier Johnson
Tonight the Coatesville Red Raiders took on the Downingtown East Cougars at home. Coatesville, who was 6-2 going into this game after a win against Bishop Shanahan, was looking to take down the 7-0 Downingtown East and give them their first lost of the season. Unfortunately, East had other plans tonight. On their second drive […]
North Catholic Secures Playoff Birth – Fennell Scores Six Times
October 20, 2023 | Shane Lux
Wexford: North Catholic improved to 4-1 in conference play while clinching a berth following a 42-6 victory over Indiana Friday night at J.C. Stone Field. The Trojans avenged a 42-21 loss at Avonworth last week by scoring early and often opening up a 21-0 lead 9:29 seconds into the first quarter, ensuring the playoff-clinching victory would […]
McGuffey Travels to South Park and Defeats them 31 to 14
October 20, 2023 | Ethan Erhard
The McGuffey Highlanders beat the South Park Eagles by a score of 31-14 this Friday night. After a scoreless first quarter from South Park Eagles Stadium, the McGuffey Highlanders made two field goals to make it 6-0 going into halftime. McGuffey received the kick out of the half and drove down the field in 5 […]
Crestwood survives against Berwick
October 20, 2023 | Mason Eddinger
After an amazing 13-2 season a year ago , Crestwood finds themselves in a much different predicament in 2023. The Comets started 0-3 , but since have won 4 in their last 5 to put their record even at 4-4 entering the Friday night matchup against the Berwick Bulldogs. For Berwick , they face an […]
Penn Wood v. Academy Park Postponed
October 20, 2023 | Dylan Johnson
Lansdowne, PA – The Penn Wood Patriots game scheduled for tomorrow, Oct. 21st, against the Academy Park Knights has been postponed. Principal Stephen Chicano announced the decision in an email to the school community, citing “…an abundance of caution and everyone’s safety.” The postponement is disappointing to many, especially the seniors who were looking forward […]
Buckeye Valley Barons uses a ferocious defense to shutdown the Whitehall Rams 23-7
October 20, 2023 | David Burnworth
Before getting into the game I want to thank the good people from White for getting me a seat in the press box plus the rosters from both teams. Also, this little fun fact both teams have the same fight song. The Barrons got off quickly with a 13-yard run from Garrett Slater. The Rams […]
Rules of the Game – The Ransom Report – Edition 9.2
October 20, 2023 | Kevin Ransom
October 29th 2023 EDITION – 9.2 Last night I was at a local Junior High Game. I was working in the concession stand. After the game a couple of the officials stopped by to grab a hotdog and Gatorade for the ride home. Because I am a friendly guy, I struck up a conversation with […]
Philly City League Week 8 Preview:
October 20, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Philly City Leagues Week 8 Preview: For the Philadelphia Public League this is the regular season finale weekend with many division titles still up for grabs. In the Independence Division Imhotep has already clinched the title and #1 seed in the 5A playoffs. In the 2nd tier division, the Liberty Division Martin Luther King & […]
On The Sideline With Noah Stomsky: Episode 11- Jarret Federer
October 20, 2023 | Noah Stomsky
Eisenhower Knocks Off Iroquois
October 20, 2023 | Shane Lux
Russell – Eisenhower scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns to pull away from Iroquois 28-14 Thursday night at Riley Memorial Stadium. Tied at 14 entering the fourth quarter, Shawn Pascuzzi and Tucker Lindell scored on touchdown runs of nine and 13 yards that turned out to be clinching scores. “Iroquois played a phenomenal game and came out on […]
Three Hours Later, Redbank Valley 52 Brockway 28
October 20, 2023 | Phil Myers
(Feature picture by Chris Wechtenhiser of the Courier-Express) It took almost three hours for Redbank Valley to come away with the 52-28 victory at Brockway’s Frank Varischetti Field on a rare Thursday night game in District Nine. The Bulldogs and the Rovers combined for 80 points, over 800 yards of offense, 66 passes, and 258 […]
Whitehall Snaps Three Game Losing Streak With Overtime Win Thursday Night.
October 20, 2023 | Brian Ptashinski
Whitehall, playing on a short week, staves off upset minded Bethlehem Liberty Thursday night. BETHLEHEM- Coming off a 30-14 loss this past Saturday night to Allentown Central Catholic, the Whitehall Zephyrs held off a Bethlehem Liberty valiant effort in a thrilling 23-20 overtime win Thursday night before a moderate crowd at Bethlehem School District Stadium. […]
Mayhem’s Game of the Week- Central Bucks South @ Central Bucks West (Week 9)
October 19, 2023 | Michael Pietrangelo
The Who: #10 Central Bucks South @ #2 Central Bucks West The What: High School Football The When: Friday, October 20, 2023 Kickoff: 7 pm The Where: War Memorial Field 375 West Court Street Doylestown, Pa 18901 Last 3 meetings: 2022-23 CB West 14 CB South 27 2021-22 CB West 28 CB South 20 2020-21 […]
WPIAL Elite Eight: Week Eight Rankings
October 19, 2023 | Andrew Schaffer
6A: 1- Central Catholic (7-1)- (5) Seneca Valley 7pm 2- North Allegheny (7-1)- @ Penn Trafford 7:30pm 3- Mt. Lebanon (4-4)- @ Baldwin 7pm 4- Canon Mac (5-3)- @ (1) Peters Township 7pm 5- Seneca Valley (3-5)- @ (1) Central Catholic 7pm 5A: 1- Peters Township (8-0)- (4) Canon Mac 7pm 2- Penn Hills (6-2)- […]
ProTime’s Pick’em Challenge WEEK 9 REGULAR SEASON TITLE UP FOR GRABS
October 19, 2023 | Marcus Sic
DOWN THE STRECH THEY COME As we near the end of the high school football regular season the top of the table is getting tighter putting the regular season title of the ProTime’s Pick’em Challenge clearly in the sites of half of our panel. Sadly Bossman Billy has retained his lead with 72 correct guesses, […]
