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Billy Splain

Billy Splain
Website owner. My passion is promoting the players, program, communities and high school football in general.
 
 
 
 

Vikings pull away from Dauphin County in second half for the win. (gallery included)

April 21, 2024

It was a soggy field with winds gusting all game long in Phillipsburg on Saturday. The 3-0 MoValley Vikings were looking to stay undefeated as were the 2-0 Dauphin County Comanche. Two teams that met in the GEFA title game two years ago that ended with the Vikings winning the title by a score of […]

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Buffaloes defense, turnovers doom Miners. Around the Gefa we go.

April 14, 2024

The Buffaloes do score a lot of points, but one of the reasons isn’t quite all on the offense. Last night on a perfect night for football at Claysburg-Kimmel high school the Bedford County defense set the stage for a monster night forcing three fumbles early and getting two safeties as the Buffs smothered the […]

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The GEFA Buffaloes hold youth combine before game at Claysburg-Kimmel (Gallery)

April 13, 2024

The Bedford County Buffaloes found a way to give back today. Before their game with the Somerset County Miners they held a youth combine. Approximately 25 kids received instruction from the 8 Man Semi-Pro team. A good time was had by all and the kids learned a few things.

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GEFA Holding Breast Cancer Awareness week: 5 games on tap Saturday

April 5, 2024

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Week for the Great Eastern Football Conference. There are five games on tap and each game will raise monies for charities to support the cause. So when you’re finished with your rods on the first day of trout, head out and check out some great football action and support a great […]

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PSAC will need another team. Mercyhurst heading to Division 1

April 4, 2024

The Lakers are leaving the PSAC (Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference) and will join the NEC (NorthEast Conference) and play teams such as Duquesne, Stonehill, Merrimack and LIU for football. “Today marks a watershed moment for Mercyhurst University, amplifying our commitment to excellence in all that we do,” said Mercyhurst President Kathleen A. Getz, Ph.D. “In […]

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GEFA Games Gallery from Rob Marrero Kickoff Classic

March 27, 2024

The action and hitting is real. If you’re a player or a big football fan, get out and enjoy some GEFA action this weekend! Schedules can be found HERE: Photos Courtesy of our friends at Gefa Staff and DT Photography where you can find many more great photos from this past weekend!

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GEFA season started cold and wet but heated up quickly. Titans, Buffaloes, Wildcats notch wins in Rob Marrero Classic

March 24, 2024

It was a cold, wet, windy start for the Great Eastern Football Associations 2024 season at Central Columbia high school, but the action on the field heated up quickly and the night ended with a thrilling comeback win for the Wildcats of Williamsport. The Rob Marrero Kick-Off Classic got the GEFA season started with three […]

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PFN Live from the Coaches Academy Clinic presented by the Funding Zone! Day 2: Huddlbox, GEFA, Rich Manello, Chris Walkowiak and more! 11am!

March 16, 2024

Learn about the Funding Zone, Raising money for your program as well as interviews with coaches from all over Eastern PA!

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Great Eastern Football Association (GEFA) to hold opening weekend games at Central Columbia on March 23

March 16, 2024

The GEFA League begins play on March 23 at Central Columbia High School Stadium. Admission is $5, 12 and under are free. The Rob Marrera Memorial Kickoff Classic begins at 1pm with the Titans vs The Miners. Then at 3:30 the Raptors take on the Buffaloes and at 6pm the WB Warriors take on the […]

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PFN Live from the Coaches Academy Clinic presented by the Funding Zone!

March 15, 2024

Learn about the Funding Zone, Raising money for your program as well as interviews with coaches from all over Eastern PA!

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Thanksgiving tradition coming to an end for Judge/Lincoln

March 12, 2024

After 40+ years, Father Judge High School and Abraham Lincoln High School have reached a joint agreement to cease playing our annual Thanksgiving Day game that has been a long- standing tradition in Northeast Philadelphia. This decision was not taken lightly and has been under consideration between the two schools for the past few years. […]

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Bald Eagle Area sending six players to next level

March 4, 2024

“It’s great. A lot of hard work. Those guys deserve it. I think they all found their next home” said BEA head coach Jesse Nagle at the BEA signing event at the high school. BEA, a 2A school, sent 6 players on the the next level from a team that came very close to a […]

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Introducing the 2024 PSFCA Big 33 Pennsylvania Team

February 21, 2024

The 2024 Big 33 roster for Team PA was announced today. This year’s Big 33 All-Star Football Classic will be played on Sunday, May 26 at Cumberland Valley High School’s Chapman Field in Cumberland County, Pa. Kickoff is 7:00 p.m.

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2024 PAFootballNews.com All-Academic Gold Team

February 20, 2024

We are proud to announce the following players have been named to our 2024 PAFootballNews.com All-Academic Gold Team. Members of this team competed in the 2023 season with a GPA of 4.0 and up. If you or your team is not listed, please HAVE YOUR COACH email billy@pafootballnews.com we will continue to add to this list as long as it […]

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2024 PAFootballNews.com All-Academic Silver Team

February 20, 2024

We are proud to announce the following players have been named to our 2024 PAFootballNews.com All-Academic Silver Team. Members of this team competed in the 2023 season with a GPA of 3.5 – 3.99. If you or your team is not listed, please HAVE YOUR COACH email billy@pafootballnews.com we will continue to add to this list as long as it […]

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2024 PAFootballNews.com All-Academic Bronze Team

February 20, 2024

We are proud to announce the following players have been named to our 2024 PAFootballNews.com All-Academic Bronze Team. Members of this team competed in the 2023 season with a GPA of 3.0 – 3.49. If you or your team is not listed, please HAVE YOUR COACH email billy@pafootballnews.com we will continue to add to this list as long as it […]

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The STATE of PA Football: Live from Meshpoint Football Clinic Day 2

February 10, 2024

Join Billy, Matt and Special Guest Joe Gilloway from Linglestown Gazette Sports as we talk about the hot topics surrounding high school football in PA!

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Coaching Job: Selinsgrove

January 26, 2024

The Selinsgrove Area School District is seeking candidates for the position of Head Varsity Football Coach. The Seals Community is proud of its past accomplishments on the gridiron and is eager to build upon decades of championship caliber football. The coach selected to lead the Selinsgrove Seals to future success on and off the field […]

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Steelton-Highspire/Aliquippa lose bids to stay in current classification, Farrell will remain in District 10

January 24, 2024

Aliquippa, Wyomissing and Steelton-Highspire will all move up a class for the 2024-2026 PIAA sports cycles. The defending 4A champion Quips will move to 5A and compete with the likes of Peters Twp, Penn-Trafford, Moon and Upper St. Clair. This is the third time the Quips have face the possibility of moving up due to […]

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Selinsgrove head coach Derek Hicks stepping down

January 22, 2024

Derek Hicks has let the Selinsgrove admins know that he will be stepping down from his head coaching position. Hicks has had several great seasons with the Seals as of late. He’s been the head coach of Selinsgrove since 2015 and compiled a record of 77-33-1. This past season was a special one, winning a district […]

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Introducing the 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 6A All-State Football Team

January 5, 2024

Over 200 coaches nominated and voted for these teams. PFN chose the traditional 1st and 2nd team format with positions to represent different styles of offense and defense. Congratulations to all who made the team! 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 6A All-State Football Team Player of the Year: Hayden Johnson, Manheim Township Coach of the Year: […]

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Introducing the 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 5A All-State Football Team

January 5, 2024

Over 200 coaches nominated and voted for these teams. PFN chose the traditional 1st and 2nd team format with positions to represent different styles of offense and defense. Congratulations to all who made the team! 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 5A All-State Football Team   Player of the Year: Jah’Sear Whittington, Imhotep Charter Coach of the […]

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Introducing the 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 4A All-State Football Team

January 5, 2024

Over 200 coaches nominated and voted for these teams. PFN chose the traditional 1st and 2nd team format with positions to represent different styles of offense and defense. Congratulations to all who made the team! 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 4A All-State Football Team Player of the Year: Tiqwai Hayes – Aliquippa Coach of the Year: […]

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Introducing the 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 3A All-State Football Team

January 4, 2024

Over 200 coaches nominated and voted for these teams. PFN chose the traditional 1st and 2nd team format with positions to represent different styles of offense and defense. Congratulations to all who made the team! 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 3A All-State Football Team Player of the Year: Quentin Martin, ATH, Belle Vernon Area Co-Coaches of […]

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