District Nine Teams Had Quite a Year in 2024

December 2024

District Nine Teams Had Quite a Year in 2024

December 17, 2024 | Phil Myers

For District Nine, 2024 was a year like no other in recent memory. Since 1988 when the PIAA went to state championship games D9 had only three representatives in the finals in those 36 years prior to this season. (Keystone lost to Dunmore 57-18 in 1989, Smethport lost to Scotland School 24-7 in 1992, and […]

Around District 11 With Pam and Guy: The Only Game in Town

December 17, 2024 | Guy Smith

2024 Episode 32. We thought that our 2024 football season was over a week earlier when Northwestern Lehigh scored in overtime to defeat Avonworth for the PIAA 3A state championship. We thought wrong. After the NCAA D3 Susquehanna River Hawks upset the Saint John’s Johnnies in Minnesota, we looked at the bracket to see where […]

The Susquehanna River Hawks (12-1) advance to the NCAA Division III Semifinals after defeating the Bethel Royals with 38 ticks left on the clock 24-21. (gallery)

December 15, 2024 | Doug Lane

The Royals of Bethel University took command from the onset scoring on their 1st drive 7-0 and held the lead going into the halftime break 14-7, at the midway point of the 3rd the River Hawks score to tie things up at 14 a piece. The Royals with their hurry up offense took back the […]

Koi Fagan’s 80-yard Touchdown Leads Martinsburg To 11th State Title

December 15, 2024 | Shane Lux

Charleston – Koi Fagan has been no stranger to big plays during his high school career. None of those will come close to his final rush as a Bulldog. The Martinsburg senior lined up in the shotgun with 1:58 to play in a 17-17 draw. He took the snap and raced 80 yards in 14 […]

Year One: Through the Lens of Ryan Scipio

December 15, 2024 | Ryan Scipio

Year One with PA Football News My first year has been an incredible journey! From feeling overwhelmed during my first game to confidently seizing every opportunity and having fun, I’ve grown immensely. In the 2024 High School Football season, I covered an impressive 33 games. This experience allowed me to connect with a diverse range […]

Bridgeport Overwhelms Herbert Hoover In State Final

December 14, 2024 | Shane Lux

Charleston – The Bridgeport Indians capped an undefeated season with a 49-7 rout of Herbert Hoover. The Indians came into Saturday afternoon looking for their 11th state title and first of the decade. They had made their first appearance in the state final since 2019, and Bridgeport dominated from start to finish. Like they had […]

Frankfort vs. Roane County Game Highlight Reel

December 14, 2024 | Shane Lux

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Wahama vs. Cameron Game Highlight Reel

December 14, 2024 | Shane Lux

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Frankfort Routs Roane County For First Title

December 14, 2024 | Shane Lux

Charleston – A night to remember. Frankfort won their first-ever state football championship Friday night at Laidley Field in Charleston, 49-14, over Roane County. A highly anticipated contest between two 13-0 teams turned into a one-sided rout, as the boys from Mineral County left no doubt about who was the top dog in AA. Perhaps […]

Wahama Wins First State Title Since 2012

December 13, 2024 | Shane Lux

Charleston – Wahama won their first state title since 2012 with a 29-22 victory over Cameron. The White Falcons capped an undefeated season with a triumph against a tough Dragons squad. The win earns Wahama their first crown since a dramatic 43-42 overtime victory over Weirton Madonna over a decade ago. “I’m so thankful to […]

Three Days at the Chap – A Review of the Games and More – Year Three (2024)

December 12, 2024 | Phil Myers

Last weekend at Chapman Field in Mechanicsburg, home of the Cumberland Valley Eagles, we saw some of the best high school football in the 37 years the PIAA has been holding football state title games. There were six teams that had never played in the championship game before and two more who had chalked up […]

Warwick coaching position available

December 12, 2024 | Billy Splain

We are seeking a Varsity Assistant Coach to join our program. Experience coaching Special Teams is preferred, but not necessary. Interested applicants should email resume and letter of interest to HC, Bob Locker at blocker@warwicksd.org, and Earl Hazel at ehazel@warwicksd.org

Bishop McDevitt QB Stone Saunders is the 2024 Maxpreps player of the year

December 12, 2024 | Billy Splain

Each year since 2006, MaxPreps has recognized outstanding performers in high school football. America’s source for high school sports continues the tradition to close out the 2024 season by naming the top player in each state. Selections are based on team success and individual excellence in addition to local and state accolades. For the second […]

Hittin’ The Road With Travelin’ Matt – State Finals

December 12, 2024 | Matt Herring

Each week Travelin’ Matt traverses Pennsylvania attending the hottest high school football games and best match ups in the Commonwealth. Follow his exploits each week as he documents his journey from Week 0 to the Pennsylvania State Football Finals! Thursday, December 5 1A #1 Bishop Guilfoyle (14-1) vs. 1A #2 Port Allegany (14-0) 4A […]

Around District 11 With Pam and Guy: 3A GOLD!

December 10, 2024 | Guy Smith

2024 Episode 31. Since Guy retired in 2015, he has gone to all the state championship games at all classifications. If he had gone to all six games this year, he would have set a new personal record for the number of football games seen in a year. But this year was different. Pam had […]

2024 PFN Pennsylvania High School Football Rankings: The final edition.

December 10, 2024 | Billy Splain

What a year it was! We had some surprise teams and we had some teams that did what was expected. Congratulations to ALL teams. Ranking 6A Record 1 St. Joseph’s Prep (12) 11-2 2 LaSalle (12) 11-2 3 PCC (7) 12-3 4 Harrisburg (3) 11-3 5 Downingtown West (1) 13-2 6 State College (6) 11-2 […]

Central Catholic St. Joseph’s Prep Game Highlight Reel

December 8, 2024 | Shane Lux

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St Joseph’s Preps Grounds and Pounds It’s Way to Three Peat

December 8, 2024 | Willie McGonigle

MECHANICSBURG When you have been as successful as the St Joseph Prep Hawks have been you tend to know what helps you find success. Stellar offensive line play is the one constant for the Hawks during their latest dynasty. Saturday night was no difference behind the offensive line consisting of Sean Molley, Kahaul Stewart, Jake […]

Northwestern Lehigh Completes Perfect Season with OT Victory over Avonworth

December 8, 2024 | Cody Brady

Tucker Wessner was surely smiling down on his teammates and Northwestern Lehigh fans, as the Tigers overcame a late surge by Avonworth, winning an overtime thriller 36-33. “We know he’s been with us this whole season, keeping us injury-free, helping us in some games like this. Especially in that overtime period, he was with us,” […]

6A Championship: St. Joseph’s Prep defeats Pittsburgh Central Catholic 35-6 (Photo Gallery)

December 8, 2024 | Ryan Scipio

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Penn State Loses BIG 10 Championship to Oregon

December 8, 2024 | Mason Eddinger

Photo Credit: AP (Daron Cummings) For the first time since 2016, Penn State entered the matchup with Oregon looking to win the BIG 10 title game. Oregon’s offense was simply too much for this Penn State defense, and it was evident all game. Entering this matchup, the most points Penn State has allowed in a […]

Central Catholic Drops 6A Final To St. Joseph’s Prep

December 8, 2024 | Shane Lux

Mechanicsburg – St. Joe’s Prep jumped out to a 21-0 first-quarter lead en route to a 35-6 victory over Central Catholic to win their third consecutive 6A state title. The Vikings couldn’t overcome a slow start and the Hawks’ defense, seeing their 12-game winning streak snapped in the state final. “I’m really proud of our […]

History in the making: Northwestern wins classic thriller in overtime over Avonworth to capture PIAA gold

December 7, 2024 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski

Northwestern Lehigh football team completes the trifecta this fall in a historic run to the school’s third championship this fall. MECHANICSBURG- 71-0! that was the combined record of the Northwestern Lehigh Tigers boy’s and girls soccer teams along with their football squad coming into Saturday’s afternoon 3A championship contest with District 7 champion Avonworth Antelopes […]

Ohio: Ironton Wins First State Title Since 1989, Beats Liberty Center 28-17 in Wild Finish (PHOTO GALLERY)

December 7, 2024 | Sykotyk

Shaun Terry put on an absolute clinic Saturday night, leading the Ironton Fighting Tigers to a hard-fought 28-17 victory over the Liberty Center Tigers. Terry’s electrifying performance earned him MVP honors, as he amassed over 200 receiving and rushing yards and scored three touchdowns. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams showcasing offensive […]