October 2026
District 4 Mid-Season Review 2026
October 2, 2026 | Davin Ridall
Five weeks of the 2026 season have come and gone, and there’s plenty to talk about so far around District 4! We’ve had plenty of parity so far, some teams emerging after years of disappointment, some teams falling short of expectations, and some teams doing a little in between. So if you haven’t been paying […]
WPIAL Elite Eight: Week Five Rankings
October 2, 2026 | Andrew Schaffer
6A: 1- Central Catholic (5-0)- @ (7) Mt. Lebanon 7pm 2- Norwin (3-2)- @ (5) North Hills 7pm 3- North Allegheny (2-3)- (5) Canon Mac 7:30pm 4- Hempfield (2-3)- (6) Seneca Valley 7pm 5- Canon Mac (2-3)- @ (3) North Allegheny 7:30pm 6- Seneca Valley (3-2)- @ (4) Hempfield 7pm 7- Mt. Lebanon (0-4)- (1) […]
The STATE of PA Football: Mid season look at classes 5A and 6A. Does the title in 6A leave D12?
October 2, 2026 | Billy Splain
It’s week six of the regular season and time to take a look at what’s happening in classes 5A and 6A. 5A First let’s take a peak at the PFN Rankings. Right now there are 13 undefeated teams in 5A, five of them in D7. We also have the two finalists from last year up […]
Montoursville Football Announces New Website Design
October 2, 2026 | Ed Weaver
Montoursville Football is introducing a refreshed website design that celebrates Warrior football and makes it easier for fans, families, players, and alumni to find team information.
Emmaus vs Allentown Central Catholic (Photo Gallery)
October 2, 2026 | Ryan Scipio
Allentown Central Catholic beats Emmaus 17-14 Allentown Central Catholic scores late touchdown to win 17-14 over Emmaus. A very physical and competitive game by both teams. Touchdown was scored with about 2 minutes left was the difference. Please enjoy some shots of the game. Full Gallery –Scip’s Photography Article – Central Catholic Conquers Emmaus in […]
The STATE of PA Football: Mid season look at classes 3A and 4A
October 2, 2026 | Billy Splain
It’s week six of the regular season and time to take a look at what’s happening in classes 3A and 4A. 3A First let’s take a peak at the PFN Rankings. Yep, it’s a mess at the top. Propel (formerly Imani) beat Hopewell to get the top spot. (we don’t punish teams for out of […]
Steubenville Big Red vs. Ursuline Fighting Irish Highlights
October 2, 2026 | Shane Lux
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We’re midway through the season, let’s go around the state starting with 1A & 2A.
October 2, 2026 | Billy Splain
It’s week six of the regular season and time to take a look at what’s happening. Let’s do this by classification, starting with 1A then 2A. 1A. We’ll start on the side of the state that has the most 1A teams, the western side. Districts 5-6-7-10. There are only 22 single A schools east of […]
Central Catholic Conquers Emmaus in Late Push
October 2, 2026 | Cody Brady
Late heroics from Janiel Pena and Grayson Schmell, combined with suffocating defensive efforts from the likes of Tahir Edmondson, Lucas Hosak and others, rallied the Vikings to a 17-14 home victory over Emmaus. Perhaps a bad omen for the Hornets was a fumble on the opening kickoff return, backing Emmaus up to its own 10. […]
Parkland Defeats William Allen to Take Home Week 6 Win (Photo Gallery)
October 2, 2026 | Lorelei Sullivan
The Parkland Trojans took on the William Allen Canaries at home this week. Starting off strong, the Trojans scored on the first drive with a touchdown by Jaren Sanchez. The Trojans dominated the first half of the game, scoring 6 touchdowns and 42 points in the first half of the game. In the second half […]
Ursuline’s Late Heroics Topple Steubenville, 44-40
October 2, 2026 | Shane Lux
Youngstown – Division III heavyweights deliver an instant classic at the Ice Castle as the Irish toppled the Big Red 44-40. Often, the hype for a football game is better than the game itself. Well, scratch that thought. The contest between Steubenville and Ursuline showcased everything that makes high school football so special. Kids playing […]
Northampton beats Pleasant Valley 14-7 in closely contested matchup (PHOTO GALLERY)
October 1, 2026 | Jim Scharnitz
The Northampton Konkrete Kids beat the Pleasant Valley Bears in a low-scoring game on Thursday night. Both teams struggled on offense, but Northampton ground out a late TD to secure the win.
Mahanoy takes down Nativity 37-6 -Photo Gallery
October 1, 2026 | Carson Wetzel
Mahanoy wins 37-6 to advance to 3-3 To start off the game, #11 Taten Matrician has a rushing touchdown to make it an early 8-0 lead. Taten then scores again to make it 16-0 for Mahanoy with the second 2 point conversion good. Will Stoyer then punches in a touchdown to make it 24-0. Nativity […]
3 Things to look for: Hampton vs Indiana
October 1, 2026 | Greg Hillman
ALLISON PARK, PA– Hampton and Indiana meet for the 7th consecutive year on Friday night at Fridley Field. This is the 19th time these two schools have met since 2004. Hampton has won 13 of those 18 games in that span. Indiana hasn’t beaten Hampton since 2013. Both teams are looking for what could be […]
The PFN/CWS Showcase Keystone Club: The top performances from Week 5, 2026. Record breakers & 600 win club
October 1, 2026 | Billy Splain
Did we miss you? email your info with a link to proof of stat to billy@pafootballnews.com. We’ll add you in! HOLY COW!!!! Aubrey Kimbrough / Conwell-Egan Single Game Passing Yards 318, previous Tyler Barry ‘19 (287) Single Game Passing TD (5), previous multiple tied with (3) Single Game Completions (22), previous Matt Della-Croce ‘08 (20) […]
Only in the Pub. NOT! Ant & Willie’s Pick’em Parade Week 6
October 1, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
If you were following Philadelphia Football in early 2000’s you undoubtedly visited Tedsilary.com several times a week. One of the most popular features on the site was the Weekly Picking Parade. What started out as friendly competition between two good friends Huck Palmer and Tom “Puck” McKenna in 2009 they a third participant in Willie […]
PFN ‘s Willie is Cookin’ In Philly Week 6
October 1, 2026 | Willie McGonigle
Time flies when you’re having fun. How is it possible that this week we begin the second half of the regular season? Already? It feels as if the season just began last week. Last week I needed a week off to recharge my battery after the previous weekend, which saw me cover two games at […]
Protime’s Pigskin Ponderings – Flannel Sheets and Some High School Football Dos and Don’ts
October 1, 2026 | Phil Myers
With cold weather on the horizon, Protime approached the lovely Mrs. P about putting flannel sheets on their bed. Protime has been freezing at night and wearing sweatshirts and sweatpants to sleep in. Mrs. P has turned the heat on for Protime, but he is getting older and colder. To Protime’s surprise Mrs. P agreed […]
