October 2026
3 Things: +1 to look for: Hampton vs Kiski Area
October 8, 2026 | Greg Hillman
ALLISON PARK, PA– Kiski and Hampton are set to play for just the 5th time ever on Friday night. This is a critical game in the Greater Allegheny Conference. Hampton comes in at 1-0, and Kiski comes in at 0-1 in conference play. The Cavaliers very much benefit from a win against the Talbots. A […]
2026 District 4 Week 6 Recap
October 8, 2026 | Davin Ridall
October 2, 2026 Athens 44, Wellsboro 0 Four straight wins now for the Wildcats, as they cruise past a skidding Wellsboro team at home 44-0 to improve to 5-1 on the year. Athens’ defense also pitched their second shutout of the season, their first coming in week one in a 44-0 win over Wyalusing, also […]
Protime’s Pigskin Ponderings – Water Filter Mayhem and High School Marching Bands
October 8, 2026 | Phil Myers
It may surprise all of Protime’s faithful followers out there, but Protime and water were not made for each other. Now Protime likes to drink water and he does take the occasional bath, but other than that it’s a disaster. Protime is not what you’d call a fish in the water. He’s more like an […]
The Scouting Report: UConn brings an explosive offense and a vulnerable secondary to Temple
October 7, 2026 | Mike Livingston
Temple finally broke through on the road last week. Now, the Owls return home to face an opponent capable of making Saturday look much different. UConn enters Lincoln Financial Field at 2-3 after a 42-41 overtime loss to Syracuse, but its record does not entirely reflect the problems its offense can create. First-year coach Jason […]
The PFN/CWS Showcase Keystone Club: The top performances around the state from Week 6, 2026.
October 7, 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!!!! Amazing Stuff T.K. Gursky – Palmerton, Tied Single game pass TD’s at 6. Tied Matt Machalik Team – 99 yard TD drive vs Seneca 13 plays Girard Aubrey Kimbrough / Conwell-Egan / Broke […]
The STATE of PA Football: Week 6. Joining us is Andy Kalista to talk Penn State. Tune in at 6!
October 7, 2026 | Billy Splain
Who were the big winners in week 6? Whats up with PSU? Whats going on around the state? We’ll dig in tonight! Coming up tonight at 6! The STATE of PA Football, week 6 episode. At 6 we review the weekend, then at 6;30 it’s Andy Kalista from the Blue/White Tailgate podcast talking Penn State, […]
WPIAL Elite Eight: Week Six Rankings
October 7, 2026 | Andrew Schaffer
6A: 1- Central Catholic (6-0)- (5) North Allegheny 7pm 2- Norwin (4-2)- (3) Hempfield 7pm 3- Hempfield (3-3)- @ (2) Norwin 7pm 4- Canon Mac (3-3)- (5) Woodland Hills 7pm 5- North Allegheny (2-4)- @ (1) Central Catholic 7pm 6- Seneca Valley (3-3)- (7) Mt. Lebanon 7pm 7- Mt. Lebanon (0-5)- @ (6) Seneca Valley […]
Bethlehem Catholic to Take on Freedom in BASD Stadium Showdown
October 7, 2026 | john fox dan di edwardo
In a heavyweight matchup featuring 2 explosive offenses, the Becahi Golden Hawks are set to take on the Freedom Patriots in a critical BASD Stadium showdown. The teams feature two gunslinging QBs in Axel Burkart and Michael Stofanak who can go toe-to-toe with any team in District 11 and have no shortage of weapons around […]
Can Lions Find Identity, Devon Still Talks DL & Still Strong Foundation: BlueWhite Tailgate S3 Ep 22
October 7, 2026 | Billy Splain
On this episode of the BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast there is pressure in Happy Valley. Andrew Kalista, Mike Gross, and Frank Bodani analyze Penn State’s recent on-field struggles, team identity, and the challenges of integrating new players and coaching schemes. Guest Devin Still provides technical insight into defensive line performance and shares updates on the ongoing […]
PFN Taps into the State: Week 6! 90 minutes of highlights, over 100 teams!
October 6, 2026 | Billy Splain
tap wk 6 2026 by PAFootball Newsdotcom
Temple’s growth finally shows in the finish against South Florida
October 6, 2026 | Mike Livingston
Temple spent much of September talking about how close it was. The Owls had stretches against Toledo when their offense looked capable of controlling a game. They had a fourth-quarter lead against Army. Players and coaches continued to point toward small mistakes, details and execution as the difference between what Temple believed it was becoming […]
Legendary Blackhawk HC Joe Hamilton passes
October 6, 2026 | Billy Splain
There are few coaches who have made an impact on high school football than Joe Hamilton. His work ethic was extraordinary and his coaching record reflects that. Hamilton was a head coach for 49 years in the WPIAL. Starting at Midland HS in 1966, then to New Brighton, where he won his first title, from […]
2026 District Nine Review – 6th Week Action
October 6, 2026 | Phil Myers
Here are the top performers of the week along with a couple other tidbits: Quarterbacks: Carter Hindman, Central Clarion, completed 11 of 13 passes for 280 yards and 2 touchdowns. Dom Corcetti, Keystone, accounted for 5 touchdowns, 3 passing and 2 rushing. He threw for 185 yards and ran for 171 more. Max Presloid, Punxsutawney, […]
Monday Morning Quarterback: Temple turns progress into proof with upset of South Florida
October 5, 2026 | Mike Livingston
Temple spent the previous two weeks insisting it was closer than its 1-3 record suggested. Eventually, coach K.C. Keeler admitted the Owls had to prove it. They did Saturday, beating previously undefeated South Florida 17-13 on the road. Temple still made mistakes — a potential pick-six was erased by an offsides penalty, and Ajani Sheppard […]
PFN Pennsylvania Football Rankings, Week 6: Calm before the storm
October 5, 2026 | Billy Splain
There weren’t many changes and very few of what we would call upsets. Most ranked team losses came to higher ranked or larger teams, such as 3A #8 Mt. Carmel Area taking down #1 2A Southern Columbia. That’s all about to change. Conference play has many of the teams below playing each other. Strap up, […]
Hittin’ The Road With Travelin’ Matt – Week Six (Coal Country Football!)
October 5, 2026 | 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 One to the Pennsylvania State Football Finals! Wednesday, September 30 The State of PA Football Live Show Thursday, October 1 3A Tamaqua (2-3) […]
District 10 Week 6 Recap 2026
October 5, 2026 | Shane Lux
October 1, 2026 Grove City 62, Conneaut 19 Gavin Purdy ran for 147 yards on eight carries and scored four touchdowns as Grove City improved to 5-1 with a 62-19 win over Conneaut. Purdy scored on runs of 14, 28, 2, and 55 yards. His 14-yarder opened the scoring, followed by Andres Navarro’s 30-yard interception […]
Bellwood takes down Phillpsburg on Homecoming
October 4, 2026 | Collin Matthews
It was Bellwood-Antis’s annual Sideline Cancer Homecoming game last Friday. The Devils came into the game at 4-1 and faced off against the Phillpsburg-Osceola Mountaineers who were also 4-1. Bellwood received the ball to start out the game and drove right down the field and punched it in with a 4 yard Alex McCartney run. […]
Malvern Preps Stephen Smith announces his commitment to become a Nittany Lion
October 4, 2026 | Bailey Buffone
After playing football for the last 4 years at Malvern prep, Stephen Smith will further his academic and athletic career at Penn State University. Smith has been an important player to the Malvern prep football team making an impact on both sides of the ball. The senior plays wide receiver for the fairs as well […]
Southern Columbia Tight End Jace Malakoski Commits to Stonehill College
October 4, 2026 | Davin Ridall
Southern Columbia tight end Jace Malakoski has announced his commitment to Stonehill College. Malakoski had recieved offers frrom several other schools like Wheeling State and Lock Haven before deciding on Stonehill College, a Division 1 school in the FCS’s Northeast conference. Very excited to announce my commitment to play football @StonehillFB . Thank you to […]
Academy Park Overcomes Late Adversity Stuns Chichester
October 4, 2026 | Willie McGonigle
BOOTHWYN: Football teaches you to overcome adversity. For the first 36 minutes of Saturday afternoon’s Del Val League opener, the Academy Park faced little to no adversity, jumping out to a 21-7 lead. Then came the fourth quarter, and Knights didn’t just see their comfortable lead completely evaporate; they found themselves trailing with under a […]
Samuel Fels 16 – Roxborough 6 Photos
October 4, 2026 | Billy Splain
Samuel Fels 16 – Roxborough 6. No benches, No scoreboard, No Fans. Just high school football played by kids who love the game.
Lehigh Mountain Hawks Soar to 34-0 Win over Fordham Rams
October 4, 2026 | john fox dan di edwardo
The Lehigh Mountain Hawks improved to 6-0 overall and 4-0 in Patriot League play with a 34-0 shutout victory against the Fordham Rams at home. The star of the game was senior running back Luke Yoder, who finished the day with 171 yards on 20 carries, as the team had a combined 240 rushing yards. […]
