October 2026
General McLane 34, Meadville 6 – PHOTO GALLERY (10/16/26)
October 17, 2026 | Carl Fonticella
It was a wet and windy evening at Bender Field at the Barco-Duratz Athletic Complex, but that didn’t stop General McLane (8-0, 5-0 in Region 5) from clinching at least a share of the Region 5 title as they came away with a 34-6 win over the Meadville Bulldogs (2-6, 2-3 in Region 5) in […]
‘Passionate to play this game’; Nicco Thomas, North Hills route Plum 42-7
October 17, 2026 | Greg Hillman
WEST VIEW, PA– Yeah, they’re for real. And not only that, they know it too. On this wet, cold, rainy night at Martorelli Stadium, North Hills cruised to a 42-7 win over Plum, with the mercy rule kicking in in the second half. North Hills came out on all cylinders, finding the end zone four […]
Beth Center surges in 2nd half, wins 48-24 over Frazier
October 16, 2026 | Cade Henderson
Enzo Brown and the Beth Center offense, while stagnant in the first half, shot forward with the help of 5 interceptions from the defense to earn a convincing 48-24 victory over Frazier. Frazier began the night with a methodical drive, and facing a crucial 3rd and 12, quarterback Brady Secrest found Brent Alekson for […]
Hartsville erases 25 point deficit
October 16, 2026 | Liam Christenson
Hartsville dug out of a 25-point hole to beat Loris 52-49, and Cornell Hickmon finished it by scoring from the one-inch line with 1:27 left. Loris led 28-3 late in the second quarter and looked firmly in control. Hartsville outscored Loris 42-21 in the second half to flip it. Makel Stephens set the early tone […]
Freedom outlasts Northampton in low-scoring slugfest 17-14 (PHOTO GALLERY)
October 16, 2026 | Jim Scharnitz
Freedom visited Al Erdosy Stadium in Northampton on Friday to take on the Konkrete Kids on a wet night in the Lehigh Valley. A closely contested game throughout saw the two teams go back and forth with first half scoring. The game would be tied 14-14 at half with either team looking capable of winning. […]
Williamsport defeats Berwick in a shutout fashion 28-0 (Video Highlights)
October 16, 2026 | Jake Mills
The Williamsport Millionaires post a shutout at historic Crispin Field 28-0 over the Berwick Bulldogs. Quarterback Tevin Williams had three passing touchdowns and one on the ground. Williams hit Zion Hughes, Tre Damschroder, and Kason Ulmer. Berwick wasn’t able to get much going throughout the whole game. Their best opportunity came late in the second […]
Waynesburg Central vs Derry Area (Photo Gallery)
October 16, 2026 | Ally Wolling
Waynesburg Central Raiders improve to 7-1 against Derry Area with a score of 44-15
DuBois Topples the Baldwin Highlanders 38-6
October 16, 2026 | Phil Myers
DuBois used a potent running game and a solid defense, especially in the first half, to take down the visiting Baldwin Highlanders at EJ Mansell Stadium in Beavertown. Due to the inclement weather, not many fans braved the elements, but the faithful fans witnessed some old-fashioned hard-nosed football by the home team. DuBois built a […]
Dunmore hammers Honesdale to remain unbeaten
October 16, 2026 | Jared Samuel
After Honesdale put the first points on the board, Dunmore scored on their first offensive play of the game on their way to 56 unanswered points as they defeated the Hornets 63-11. Dunmore RB Weston Yannone had 3 TD runs and FB Xavier Burke had a TD run along with 2 TD receptions and an […]
Apollo-Ridge 28 Steel Valley 7 on 10/16/2026 gallery
October 16, 2026 | William Spicher
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Jeannette Jayhawks vs. Fort Cherry Rangers Highlights
October 16, 2026 | Shane Lux
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BIG GAME HUNTING WITH PFN! OCT 16-17
October 16, 2026 | Billy Splain
It’s Friday and the air has that football feel! Looking for a big game to attend? Look no further! We chose some of the bigger games to highlight, however, they’re all important to your home town! Check out our big game selection OR choose from the many other games on our schedule page! Don’t forget […]
PFN’s Wilie is Cookin’ In Philly Week 8
October 16, 2026 | Willie McGonigle
Three! Yes that is the number of the great Sixer Allen Iverson and the guy that the Phillies paid way too much for, and he hasn’t produced enough, that being Bryce Harper. That is the number of weeks left in the regular season, counting this week. It sure seems like this season is flying by […]
DuBois Junior High Ups Record to 6-0 by Beating Karns City 36-6
October 16, 2026 | Phil Myers
Landon Liddle accounted for four touchdowns as the DuBois Beaver Junior High cruised to the 36-6 victory over the Karns City Gremlin Junior High at Mansell Stadium in DuBois Thursday afternoon. The undefeated Beaver eleven are big and fast and very skilled for a junior high football team. Quarterback Landon Liddle is one of the […]
Perkiomen Valley Sours Boyertown Homecoming
October 16, 2026 | Cody Brady
The Perkiomen Valley Vikings made it three wins in four weeks, as James Gambone punched it in twice in a 21-0 first half. A balanced attack and suffocating line play and constant backfield pressure powered Perk Valley to a 45-7 win on homecoming night at Boyertown’s Memorial Field. Boyertown’s longest drive of the first half […]
Fort Cherry Flexes Its Muscles In Rout of Jeannette
October 16, 2026 | Shane Lux
Jeannette – Fort Cherry exploded for 35 first-half points in a 42-3 rout of Jeannette at McKee Stadium Thursday night. Although it was a non-conference game, Thursday night’s battle between two of the top WPIAL Class A programs drew plenty of hype. Both schools entered the contest at 6-1; the Rangers had won three straight […]
Whitehall turns it on late and puts away Allen 45-20 (PHOTO GALLERY)
October 15, 2026 | Jim Scharnitz
The Allen Canaries traveled to Whitehall for a Thursday night showdown. Though heavy underdogs, Allen showed some real fight making it a competitive game into the fourth. A late touchdown drew them within 11 points midway through the quarter. But not to be outdone, Whitehall turned on the afterburners late and left Allen behind. A […]
Penn Wood Suspends Athletic Activities
October 15, 2026 | Willie McGonigle
In a statement posted on its website, the William Penn School District announced that All Athletic Activities have been suspended. The statement reads, “In response to information received about an alleged incident that implicates culture and climate in athletics, the William Penn School District has appointed an outside investigator to objectively evaluate the information. In […]
Lehigh Football Travels to Cornell Looking to Stay Undefeated
October 15, 2026 | john fox dan di edwardo
Fresh off their bye week, the Lehigh Mountain Hawks will travel up north to Schoellkopf Field to take on the Cornell Big Red. Lehigh is coming off a 34-0 rout of the Fordham Rams two weeks ago that improved them to 6-0, while Cornell is coming off a 41-29 loss to Harvard, falling to 2-2 […]
X’s and O’s Breakdown: How Temple can exploit Charlotte’s defensive weaknesses
October 15, 2026 | Mike Livingston
Temple’s offense found its rhythm early against UConn last Saturday. On its first offensive snap, quarterback Ajani Sheppard connected with JoJo Bermudez for a 79-yard touchdown. Later in the first quarter, wide receiver Colin Chase found tight end Peter Clarke for another score on a trick play. Then the Owls stalled. Temple managed just six […]
2026 District 4 Power Rankings: Week 7 Edition
October 15, 2026 | Davin Ridall
Seven weeks of the 2026 season have come and gone, not a whole lot of movement in the rankings this week, nobody in the top 5 moved at all. There were a couple shifts below them, only one team dropped out this week, that being Montoursville once again after their loss. Only three more weeks […]
Protime’s Pigskin Ponderings – Tripping on D-II and D-III Football
October 15, 2026 | Phil Myers
Protime was thinking the other day of all the times he has tripped over the years. From Protime’s toddler years to his grown-up years he always seems to trip over things. In fact, during his last digger, he was heard yelling, “what a trip” as he went down. Protime has tripped over his own feet, […]
The PFN/CWS Showcase Keystone Club: The top performances around the state from Week 7, 2026.
October 15, 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!!!! -Wyomissing’s Brady Focht the only Berks player this season with a pair of defensive touchdowns in same game. He returned a fumble and an interception for scores Saturday vs. Daniel Boone. Also had […]
The Scouting Report: Temple vs. Charlotte
October 14, 2026 | Mike Livingston
Temple has spent the first half of its season searching for consistency. Saturday presents perhaps its best opportunity yet to find some. The Owls (2-4, 1-1 American) welcome winless Charlotte (0-6, 0-2) to Lincoln Financial Field at 1 p.m., looking to rebound from a 34-20 loss to UConn and enter their bye week with a […]
A ‘second family’; Why Hampton’s football team runs deep.
October 14, 2026 | Greg Hillman
HAMPTON TWP., PA– It’s not just the 22 players on the field. Or the coaches on the sidelines and in the press box. It’s about everyone. That’s the whole concept of a team, right? Meet Declan Dunlap (So.-featured left in picture) and Max Cieply (Jr.-featured right), Hampton’s two team managers. They keep day-to-day operations running […]
