October 2024
Forever Final: My Favorite Photos From Wolverine Mountain
October 14, 2024 | Sykotyk
You can walk the long way, or you can walk the steps. As media, I could park up by the east endzone. But, for the final game, I was walking those steps one last time. Myles? Last Coin Flip on the Mountain? We got a comedian for this one. If there has to be a […]
Hittin’ The Road With Travelin’ Matt – Week 7 (Spartans, Spartans, Eagles & Eagles)
October 14, 2024 | Matt Herring
Each week Travelin’ Matt traverses Pennsylvania attending the hottest high school football games and best matchups in the Commonwealth. Follow his exploits each week as he documents his journey from Week Zero to the Pennsylvania State Football Finals! Thursday, October 10 3A North Schuylkill (4-3) vs. 4A Blue Mountain (6-1) Friday, October 11 […]
Hot Takes: Undefeated and One-Loss Team Forecasts
October 14, 2024 | Matt Herring
There are 34 undefeated Pennsylvania high school football teams and 65 one-loss teams remaining entering the final two weeks of regular season play and while those teams have high hopes for league, district and state titles not all can raise those banners this year. With nearly 100 of the 555 Commonwealth teams sitting on zero […]
Forever Final: Sheffield 41, Union City 12 (Photo Gallery)
October 14, 2024 | Sykotyk
Here’s a full gallery of photos from Saturday afternoon’s Sheffield-Union City contest on Wolverine Mountain. Sheffield’s thorough and dominating victory in what may be the Wolverines’ last ever home game ended with a 41-12 final score for the home squad. More photos can be found at the link below the photos in the slideshow: Click […]
District 10 Week 8 Recap
October 13, 2024 | Shane Lux
October 10, 2024 Lakeview 55, Cochranton 14 Lakeview snapped a 3-game skid with a 55-14 victory over Cochranton Thursday night. Brayden Booher scored five touchdowns and intercepted three passes on defense to lead the Sailors. Booher had five carries for 80 yards and three touchdowns while adding four receptions for 80 yards and two touchdowns. […]
District 1 Playoff Picture Entering Week 9
October 13, 2024 | Willie McGonigle
This week marks Week 9 of the Regular season which means that next week marks the last week of the regular season in District 1. With that in mind let’s take a look at what the playoff match-ups would be if the postseason started today. In 6A the reigning District 1 Champion CB South currently […]
After Postponement Kennett Takes Down Unionville in Battle of Route 82
October 13, 2024 | Willie McGonigle
EAST MARLBORO: When your schools are separated by a mere 3.3 miles and you share youth football program like Kennett and Unionville do it’s understandable that you look forward to playing each other every year. The Kennett Blue Demons and the Unionville Longhorns were supposed to renew their rivalry on Thursday evening but thanks to […]
Aliquippa 48, Blackhawk 13 (Photo Gallery)
October 13, 2024 | Sykotyk
On Friday night at Blackhawk, the Aliquippa Quips raced out to a quick first half lead, taking a 48-0 lead into the halftime break. The second half moved swiftly with a running clock as Blackhawk scored twice. Photos: More photos can be found here.
Slippery Rock’s Offense Flawless in 35-17 Win Over Gannon
October 13, 2024 | Garrett Dollin
SLIPPERY ROCK, PA – It was a flawless homecoming afternoon for Brayden Long and the Slippery Rock offense. Slippery Rock, who has been shaky over the previous two weeks, found the end zone on 5 of their 6 full possesions. Slippery Rock’s offense would be faced with a tall task right out of the gate, […]
Ranked 22 Panthers Edge Golden Bears 17-15: 6-0 for the first time since 1982
October 13, 2024 | Ryan Thielet
The game between the Pitt Panthers and the California Golden Bears was a tightly contested battle, with Pitt emerging victorious in a narrow 17-15 win. Pitt’s offense, led by quarterback Eli Holstein, struggled throughout the game, as Holstein threw two interceptions and failed to convert key third downs. However, running back Desmond Reid provided crucial […]
Sheffield makes a marvelous memory on Wolverine Mountain in an historical game.
October 13, 2024 | Phil Myers
On a bright, sunshiny October Saturday afternoon, the Sheffield Wolverine football team just might have played their last game ever on Wolverine Mountain, their home field. If it was the final home game for Wolverine football, it left an indelible mark on those who played in the game, and those who attended the Senior Day […]
Nazareth stays on course with a completely dominate performance over Becahi
October 13, 2024 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Nazareth only needed the first half to put the game into mercy rule Saturday night. BETHLEHEM- The Nazareth Blue Eagles scored on five of their six first half possessions Saturday night at Bethlehem Area School District Stadium en route to a convincing 36-7 win over Bethlehem Catholic before a modest crowd in a key Eastern […]
Central Bucks West Ground Attack Too Much for Pennridge
October 13, 2024 | Cody Brady
Central Bucks West and Pennridge were locked in a close battle until the fourth quarter. The Bucks wore down the Rams by running the ball 42 times and attempting just six throws on the night. Noah Miller and Ryan Clemens’ hardnosed efforts were rewarded as the dam finally broke in the fourth, leading to a […]
PIAA Officials Appreciation Week
October 13, 2024 | Matt Herring
As part of PIAA Officials Appreciation Week PA Football News would like to thank the men and women who dedicate their time and talents officiating youth athletics in the Commonwealth. These officials play a crucial role in Pennsylvania athletics in both fairness of play and also safety of all players. Those considering becoming a PIAA […]
Nazareth VS Bethlehem Catholic (Photo Gallery)
October 12, 2024 | Ryan Scipio
Nazareth VS Bethlehem Catholic Final Nazareth – 36 Bethlehem Catholic – 7 https://x.com/ScipScip
Grove City Holds Off Carnegie Mellon In PAC Battle of Unbeatens
October 12, 2024 | Shane Lux
Grove City – In a matchup of two of the top-ranked schools in the country, Grove City knocked off Carnegie Mellon 17-10 Saturday afternoon at Robert E. Thorn Field. In one of the biggest games in Division III in front of a packed house on homecoming, Grove City built a 17-3 second-half lead, then held […]
Clairton Leechburg Highlight Video
October 12, 2024 | Shane Lux
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Penn State Rallies in 2nd Half to Beat USC in OT Thriller
October 12, 2024 | Mason Eddinger
Sunny Southern California played the backdrop for the mid-October showdown between #4 Penn State and USC. Penn State is 5-0 for the fourth consecutive season; no other team in the nation can hold that claim. But in those five games, many believe the Nittany Lions haven’t been truly tested, especially on the road. They have […]
BEA edges Johnstown in OT thriller (Gallery included)
October 12, 2024 | Billy Splain
Carson Nagle found Wyatt Spackman coming across the middle of the line, threw the ball and Spackman did the rest by dashing 10 yards to paydirt to secure the double overtime win. Nagle ended the game with 4 td passes and surpassed 100 td passes for his career. “We had a run called and they gave […]
Clairton Dominates Leechburg 44-7
October 12, 2024 | Shane Lux
Leechburg – Clairton built a 28-0 halftime lead and never looked back as the Bears routed Leechburg 44-7 Friday night. In a matchup of 7-0 teams, Clairton dominated from start to finish and proved no doubt about who is the top dog in the WPIAL Eastern Conference. “This was a big game, and we approached […]
Big Plays Propel Phoenixville Over Upper Perkiomen
October 12, 2024 | Willie McGonigle
PHOENIXVILLE: When you are a four-year starter like Phoenixville’s Kevin Kingsbury you know what your team can do. On Friday night the Phantoms showed off their big play ability after falling behind 2-0 early in the game they rolled up 40 straight points on their way to a 40-14 homecoming victory over Upper Perkiomen Valley. […]
Saucon Valley Mauls Pen Argyl For Decisive Victory
October 12, 2024 | Torey Petruno
Hellertown- On Homecoming Night for the Panthers, they left little doubt about who the better team was right from the jump. The Saucon Valley offense, led by the Rohn brothers found the end-zone early and often and did not punt the ball all evening. The Panthers received the opening kick and quickly went to work. […]
Laurel Defeates Shenango 28-14 on Special Night
October 12, 2024 | Garrett Dollin
NEW CASTLE, PA – It was a special night at Laurel High School. Prior to the game, Laurel head coach Brian Cooper celebrated his 100th career head coaching win. Laurel football boosters presented Cooper with a signed team photo from last weeks win signed by players and coaches. His son then presented him the game […]
Penn-Trafford defeats Franklin Regional 26-10
October 12, 2024 | Annabelle Aquino
The Penn-Trafford Warriors exceeded their senior night expectations this Friday at Warrior Stadium to win 26-10 against Franklin Regional. Tasso Whipple gained his 3,000th career rushing yard and is now ranked No. 5 on the all-time rushing leaderboard for P-T. While the Panther’s game focused on handing off and rushing by Kyle Dupill, the Warriors […]
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