PA Football News Archives
April 2024
Northeast Names Nick Lincoln its next head coach
April 29, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Nick Lincoln has been a staple of the high school scene in the Philadelphia region for over a decade spending most of his time as an assistant and then head coach at powerhouse Imhotep Charter. He served as an offensive assistant coach handling offensive coordinator and quarterback coach duties during 2 stints with the Panthers. […]
On the GEFA Trail: Hazleton Mustangs
April 29, 2024 | Guy Smith
For our sixth straight Saturday of spring football, we had five choices as per the GEFA schedule. That was cut to four as the Williamsport Wildcats home game became a forfeit win for the Wildcats as the Monroeville Titans have apparently folded. We give credit to the Titans. Despite having very low turnout of rostered […]
Late Heroics Lead the Comanche to Victory over the Mustangs
April 28, 2024 | Brian Ptashinski
Comanche QB Returns on the last play of regulation to throw game-winning touchdown against the Mustangs FREEKAND- When the Dauphin County Comanche quarterback London Johnson left the game in the first half due to an injury, not many would foresee him returning at any time the rest of the contest Saturday afternoon in a […]
MOVA Vikings defense once again shines, turnovers doom Raptors
April 28, 2024 | Billy Splain
Last week against the Comanche they forced 5 turnovers to lead the Vikings to a big win. This week against the Raptors they did the same thing. Led by Sheldon Jones, who once again like last week had two picks, one returned for a td, the Viking defense dictated the game. We actually had a […]
Warriors romp over first year Crusaders!
April 27, 2024 | Greg Ricupero
Saturday I covered my first GEFA game of the season against the first place team in the Valley Conference, the Wilkes-Barre Warriors(3-2) and the last place team in the Mountain Conference, the Indiana County Crusaders(0-4). I planned on getting there early and doing some interviews. However the local track meet had a two and a […]
Former St Joes Prep LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr follows his father footsteps being drafted by the Eagles
April 27, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
The St. Joe’s Prep football program has been a national powerhouse program for almost a decade. Many great players have donned the uniform and left a life long impression on the program and school. Jeremiah Trotter Sr. a Texas native was drafted by Andy Reid and the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2023 3rd round at […]
Imhotep’s Tykee Smith receives dream call being drafted by Tampa Bay
April 27, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Tykee Smith born and raised in West Philadelphia is a 2019 graduate of Imhotep Charter. As a star DB he led the Panthers to appearances in 3 state title games. Among his most memorable games were an semifinal game in 2018 where unexpectedly he was thrusted into the starting line up on offense as their […]
Another @GO_Rout Coaches Opening: Northeast needs OL/DL coaches
April 26, 2024 | Billy Splain
New Northeast Vikings HC Nick Lincoln is in need of OL/DL coach/coaches. Contact CoachLinc@gmail.com or call 570-705-7993
Former St Joes Prep star WR Marvin Harrison drafted 4th overall by Arizona
April 26, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Marvin Harrison Jr an 6-4 212 WR who starred at St Joes Prep helping the Hawks win the 2019 PIAA 6A state championship before heading to Ohio State where he’d leave with numerous accolades and awards tonight received the call of his young life when Arizona Cardinals ownership and coaching staff called to alert him, […]
Central Columbia now has a first round NFL draft pick, Jared Verse was picked at #19 by the L.A. Rams
April 26, 2024 | Billy Splain
One fall Friday evening back in 2018, Julian Fleming, Cal Haladay, Gaige Garcia, Stone Hollenbach, Preston Zachman and Max Tillet stepped on the field at Central Columbia high school. All 6 would go on to be members of one of the most prolific Southern Columbia teams in history and all would eventually land at Division […]
Abraham Lincoln HS Junior Athlete Ziyyon Bredell Pledges Commitment to Syracuse
April 24, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Abraham Lincoln HS in 2023 broke through quite a few barriers during the football season. They started the season with 4 very tough non-league games which all resulted in close narrow defeats to Downington East, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, Roman Catholic & Imhotep Charter. Junior CB Ziiyon Bredell started the season with a great performance […]
Cardinal O’Hara star lineman Nathan Kutufaris picks Duke
April 22, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Nathan Kutufaris a mammoth 6-6 270lbs offensive tackle at Cardinal O’Hara HS has decided to shut down his recruitment and give his commitment to ACC program Duke University. An all Catholic league selection as a sophomore and junior Nathan also held offers from Air Force, Boston College, Army, Syracuse, Liberty, Navy, Yale, Columbia, Lafayette and […]
Chestnut Ridges RB/LB Jeb Emerick Commits To Juniata College
April 22, 2024 | Baron Dionis
Last week, Chestnut Ridges leading offensive weapon, Jeb Emerick, committed to Juniata College to further his athletic and academic career. In his career, Emerick rushed for 1,318 yards on 206 carries and scored 16 touchdowns. He also caught 31 passes for 506 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Defensively, Emerick had 245 total tackles with 14 […]
Martin Luther King Lineman Danny Pajuste commits to Mount Union
April 22, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Danny Pajuste is a 6-1 260lb offensive lineman who earned all Public League honors as a senior while helping his fellow MLK Cougar rushers gain over 1500 rushing yards. As a leader on the offensive line Danny helped lead MLK to the Public League Liberty Division championship as well as gave Imhotep Charter a competitive […]
On the GEFA Trail: Berks County Raptors
April 21, 2024 | Guy Smith
Five straight Saturdays of spring football. Life is good. After a week break for Harrisburg Stampede AIF indoor football at the Farm Show, we were back on the GEFA trail. So far this season we had seen GEFA games at Central Columbia High School in Bloomsburg (Kickoff Classic), Claysburg-Kimmel High School in Claysburg (Bedford County […]
Vikings pull away from Dauphin County in second half for the win. (gallery included)
April 21, 2024 | Billy Splain
It was a soggy field with winds gusting all game long in Phillipsburg on Saturday. The 3-0 MoValley Vikings were looking to stay undefeated as were the 2-0 Dauphin County Comanche. Two teams that met in the GEFA title game two years ago that ended with the Vikings winning the title by a score of […]
Eiswerth, Smith Named As Head Coaches For 2024 D4 All-Star Game
April 17, 2024 | Ed Weaver
South Williamsport’s Chris Eiswerth and Central Columbia’s EJ Smith will be the head coaches for the 2024 District IV North-South All-Star Football game.
On the Arena Indoor Trail: Harrisburg Stampede
April 16, 2024 | Guy Smith
(2024.04). Our fourth straight Saturday of spring football, but this time it wasn’t the GEFA, as we headed indoors for our first Harrisburg Stampede game. It was a busy Saturday for us. We started with a gym workout. Then we headed to DeSales University for men’s and women’s outdoor track and field, a tri-meet against […]
Buffaloes defense, turnovers doom Miners. Around the Gefa we go.
April 14, 2024 | Billy Splain
The Buffaloes do score a lot of points, but one of the reasons isn’t quite all on the offense. Last night on a perfect night for football at Claysburg-Kimmel high school the Bedford County defense set the stage for a monster night forcing three fumbles early and getting two safeties as the Buffs smothered the […]
Gold Triumphs Over Blue In University of Pittsburgh Spring Game 17-10
April 14, 2024 | Ryan Thielet
The University of Pittsburgh held its annual Blue and Gold spring game yesterday. It’s a significant day for Pitt, offering a glimpse into a Kade Bell-style offense. However, with a new offense comes growing pains, which were evident. Nevertheless, the players maintained a positive attitude, matching the defense’s speed and physicality. Fast and physical play […]
The GEFA Buffaloes hold youth combine before game at Claysburg-Kimmel (Gallery)
April 13, 2024 | Billy Splain
The Bedford County Buffaloes found a way to give back today. Before their game with the Somerset County Miners they held a youth combine. Approximately 25 kids received instruction from the 8 Man Semi-Pro team. A good time was had by all and the kids learned a few things.
On the GEFA Trail: Dauphin County Comanche
April 9, 2024 | Guy Smith
Our GEFA choice this week was whittled down to either the Dauphin County Comanche, where we could see afternoon football and evening racing, or head west and knock off another of the farther away teams, the Indiana County Crusaders. In the end, the double won and we headed to the Comanche. GEFA has made many […]
GEFA Holding Breast Cancer Awareness week: 5 games on tap Saturday
April 5, 2024 | Billy Splain
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Week for the Great Eastern Football Conference. There are five games on tap and each game will raise monies for charities to support the cause. So when you’re finished with your rods on the first day of trout, head out and check out some great football action and support a great […]
La Salle College Chris Fileppo commits to James Madison
April 4, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Chris Fileppo after a great junior season at LaSalle saw an uptick in interest from Division programs including nabbing offers from Villanova, Monmouth, Lafayette, New Hampshire and James Madison. Friday evening Chris announced he would be continuing his academic and football careers at James Madison. Chris returns to LaSalle for his senior year looking to […]
Matt Zollers Headed to Missouri
April 4, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo
Pennsylvania’s Top QB in the class of 2025 Matt Zollers out of Spring-Ford High School has committed to the University of Missouri over Penn State, Georgia, & Pitt “I just felt the most comfortable (at Missouri),” said Zollers. “My number-one priority was finding who I’d connect best with, both players and coaches.” Zollers completed […]
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