March 2021
Bartram uses stifling defense, legs of QB Jaquan Givens for second shutout win, 16-0, over MLK @BravesBartram @MLK_football
March 27, 2021 | Billy Splain
Huge run for @BravesBartram by Givens pic.twitter.com/Q4N4joK9mv — Pa Football News (@PaFootballNews) March 27, 2021 Jaquan Givens led the Braves to a 16-0 win over MLK on a windy night at Benjamin L. Johnston Memorial Friday night. The senior quarterback rushed for over 100 yards, 2 extra point conversions and the opening score. “He played […]
Ben Franklin gets very late start but still defeated Roxborough 20-8 @BFHSNews (Gallery Roger Barone)
March 27, 2021 | Billy Splain
The Electrons nearly had to use a trick once done by their namesake and take a kite to their game with Roxborough. It was certainly windy enough to carry them to the stadium today. Seriously though. The Electrons didn’t get off to a good start. Their was a mix up at the school and the […]
A @Go_Rout Special: Coaching during COVID, Mount Carmel Area football coach lifts players’ spirits during pandemic (via WNEP) @GOBIGRED19
March 25, 2021 | Billy Splain
Special contribution from WNEP MOUNT CARMEL, Pa. — David Klimas of Northumberland County is a youth football coach who actually used his vacation time from work to lift the spirits of the team he leads in Mount Carmel. “They loved being with Dave because he gave them something to do that was out […]
Gratz earns Erik Zipay win number 100 with a fourth quarter burst, monster performance from Tair Bolden. @ErikZipay @KENSINGTON_HS Gallery @Chubbs56k
March 21, 2021 | Billy Splain
Win number 100 for Erik Zipay It took 14 years, and a huge performance from Tair Bolden, but Simon Gratz head coach Erik Zipay got his 100th win as a head coach. For Bolden, he had a monster day that started with returning the opening kick 75 yards for the first score of the game […]
Norristown starts quick, pulls away from Cheltenham for first win of spring. @NtownFootball @NorristownAth @CSDCheltenhamHS
March 20, 2021 | Billy Splain
Norristown players celebrate. Photo Kim Supko Norristown quarterback Nick DiNolfi led the Eagles to a 24-6 win over a struggling Cheltenham team that was plagued by mistakes all night. DiNolfi was 5 of 8 for 102 yards in the first half, hitting several big gains to receivers Chris DiNolfi and Julian Arthur. I’m really proud […]
West Philly ekes out win over Franklin @SpeedboysFB @BFHSNews
March 20, 2021 | Billy Splain
Zaire Smith had the play of the day The Speedboys escaped their first spring game with a 14-12 win over the Electrons of Ben Franklin on a cool, windy Friday afternoon. “I know it’s been a long time, and a win is a win, but we have to play better than that” said West Philly head […]
Another @Go_Rout Coaches Corner Coaching Job: Steelton-Highspire @SteeltonRoller @AndrewErby
March 18, 2021 | Billy Splain
Steelton-Highspire School District is looking for a new Defensive Coordinator for the 2021-2022 season. All candidates should have: · Coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level. · Be able to attend both off-season and in-season workouts. · Be able to install a defensive scheme during the off-season. · Prior experience and knowledge […]
West Philly vs Roxborough scrimmage Gallery @14khanii @CoachPresWP @scoop_coach @nasair25english @josh1corbin
March 14, 2021 | Billy Splain
Roxborough vs West Philly Scrimmage Roger Barone Gallery
Sincere Thomas went off last night, and Truman held off a furious Cheltenham comeback for their first United X win. (gallery included) @HarrySTrumanHi1 @Sinnysowavy1234 @HennigarFundInc
March 14, 2021 | Billy Splain
There’s a lot to unpack from my spring football opening weekend nightcap between Cheltenham and Truman High, so I’ll just start with the highlight of the night. Truman wide receiver Sincere Thomas. The outgoing senior absolutely torched the Panther defense last night to the tune of 4 touchdown receptions, 173 yards on 7 catches, a […]
Ken Talley’s 5 sacks and safety lead Northeast to shutout win over West Catholic @KenTalley22 @NEVikingsFB @WCPrep
March 14, 2021 | Billy Splain
Ken Talley led the Vikings defense with 5 sacks and a safety. West Catholic in northeast Vikings met on a beautiful Saturday afternoon to play their first spring football game of the 2021 season. The Vikings, live with the vision and talent, got off to a solid start defensively and drove 57 yards for […]
Chichester holds off Judge on the last play to win the first PA Spring football game. @chi_football5 @FatherJudgeHS @fjfootball27
March 12, 2021 | Billy Splain
It had been 15 months since the Father Judge and Chichester football teams played football. As of Friday at 7 pm they’d had 14 days of practice. That’s enough to make any head coach skeptical. “I just hope what we see resembles a football game” said Eagles head coach Bob Brice earlier this […]
2021 PFN SPRING Team Preview: The Imhotep Charter Panthers @TepFootball @KeonWylie @cy_woodland @Coach_Dev
March 12, 2021 | Billy Splain
Imhotep Charter Panthers Head Coach Devon Johnson 2019 Season Record 8-5 2021 Spring Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 03-20 @ Simon Gratz (0-0) gratz supersite 12:00 pm 03-27 vs. Neumann-Goretti (0-0) Germantown Supersite 7:00 pm 04-01 vs. Martin Luther King (0-0) Germantown Supersite 7:00 pm 04-10 vs. West Catholic (0-0) Germantown Supersite 7:00 pm 04-17 vs. Olney Charter (0-0) Germantown Supersite 7:00 pm 04-23 @ Northeast (0-0) […]
2021 PFN SPRING TEAM PREVIEW: The Roxborough Indians @nasair25english @RoxFootball_ @josh1corbin
March 12, 2021 | Billy Splain
Roxborough Indians Head Coach Mike Stanley 2019 Season Record 9-2 2021 Spring Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 03-13 vs. West Philadelphia (0-0) Roxborough Scrimmage 12:00 pm 03-20 @ Frankford (0-0) 12:00 pm 03-26 vs. Benjamin Franklin (0-0) 3:00 pm 04-09 vs. Kensington (0-0) * 3:00 pm 04-16 @ Philadelphia Central (0-0) 7:00 pm 04-23 vs. Mastery North Charter (0-0) 3:00 pm Assistant Coaches Ryan McGavin, Marc Skinner, […]
2021 PFN SPRING Team Preview: The Reading Red Knights @GriddersRed
March 11, 2021 | Billy Splain
Reading Red Knights Head Coach Andre Doyle 2019 Season Record 6-5 2021 Spring Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 03-19 vs. Father Judge (0-0) 7:00 pm 03-27 @ Chester (0-0) Chester Athletic Complex 1:00 pm 04-01 vs. Cheltenham (0-0) 7:00 pm 04-09 @ Harry S Truman (0-0) Hank Johns Field 7:00 pm 04-16 @ Norristown (0-0) Norristown Area HS Stadium 7:00 pm Assistant Coaches Troy Godinet, […]
2021 PFN SPRING Team Preview: Welcome to PFN The Vaux Big Picture Cougars
March 11, 2021 | Billy Splain
Vaux Big Picture Cougars Head Coach Robbie Marsden 2019 Season Record: first year as a varsity program Vaux will partner with Strawberry Mansion. This being their first year as a varsity club should be exciting. 2021 Spring Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 03-19 @ George Washington (0-0) 3:00 pm 03-26 @ Academy at Palumbo (0-0) south philly super site […]
Lewisburg Hires new Head Football Coach @Ewicks021 @lbgathletics1
March 10, 2021 | Billy Splain
Lewisburg Hires new Head Football Coach Eric Hicks The Lewisburg School District has named its next head football coach. At its regular meeting on February 25th, the Board of Director have unanimously approved the hiring of Eric Wicks of Lewisburg as the next head coach to lead the Green Dragon Football team. Coach Wicks, […]
2021 PFN SPRING Team Preview: The George Washington Eagles @pplathletics @9era10 @ybnmar @abrasche
March 10, 2021 | Billy Splain
George Washington Eagles Head Coach Kyle Benzio Assistant Coaches Austin Brasche Tavious Morgan Brandon Brown Dennis Gillenthal Larry Arata Key Starters Lost James Dalton LB Hassan Bonaparte LB Husayn Bonaparte RB/DB Eric Rivera DE 2019 Season Record 5-6 2021 SPRING Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 03-13 vs. Abraham Lincoln (0-0) * 3:00 pm 03-19 vs. Vaux Big Picture (0-0) […]
2021 PFN SPRING Team Preview: The Ben Franklin Electrons @BFHSNews @fatkouu
March 10, 2021 | Billy Splain
Ben Franklin Electrons Head Coach Lorrel McCook 2019 Season Record 9-2 2021 Spring Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 03-12 @ Mastery North Charter (0-0) 3:00 pm 03-19 @ West Philadelphia (0-0) west philly 3:00 pm 03-26 @ Roxborough (0-0) 3:00 pm 04-01 vs. Frankford (0-0) Gratz Supersite 12:00 pm 04-09 vs. Boys Latin Charter (0-0) Simon Gratz SS 3:00 pm 04-16 @ Abraham Lincoln (0-0) @ Lincoln […]
2021 PFN SPRING Team Preview: The Cheltenham Panthers @CheltenhamSD @CSDCheltenhamHS @HennigarFundInc
March 9, 2021 | Billy Splain
Cheltenham Panthers Head Coach Ryan Nase (4th Season) 2019 Season Record 14-2 2021 Spring Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 03-13 vs. Harry S Truman (0-0) Truman HS 12:00 pm 03-19 @ Norristown (0-0) Norristown Area HS Stadium 7:00 pm 03-26 vs. Father Judge (0-0) Cheltenham HS Stadium 7:00 pm 04-01 @ Reading (0-0) 7:00 pm 04-09 vs. Penn Wood (0-0) Cheltenham HS Stadium 7:00 pm […]
2021 PFN SPRING Team Preview: The Penn Wood Patriots @PennwoodAthlet1 @Penn_WoodFB
March 9, 2021 | Billy Splain
Penn Wood Patriots Head Coach Ato Troop 2019 Season Record 7-3 2021 SPRING Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 03-13 @ Academy Park (0-0) * Knight Park Stadium 1:00 pm 03-20 vs. Interboro (0-0) * Kerr Field 1:00 pm 03-26 @ Chichester (0-0) * Apichella Memorial Stadium 7:00 pm 04-01 vs. Chester (0-0) * Kerr Field 7:00 pm 04-09 @ Cheltenham (0-0) Cheltenham HS Stadium 7:00 […]
Open Date: Archbishop Wood @Wood_Vikings
March 9, 2021 | Billy Splain
Archbishop Wood Football is now looking for an opponent the week of September 3/4. Willing to travel… please contact the Athletic Department at bhaas@archwood.org.
2021 PFN SPRING Team Preview: The Interboro Bucs @ihsbucsfootball @GoBucsSports @dlux1120
March 8, 2021 | Billy Splain
Interboro Bucs Head Coach Dennis Lux 2019 Season Record 2-8 2021 Spring Schedule Page DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 03-13 vs. Chester (0-0) * South Avenue Sports Complex 1:00 pm 03-20 @ Penn Wood (0-0) * Kerr Field 1:00 pm 03-26 vs. Academy Park (0-0) * South Avenue Sports Complex 7:00 pm 04-01 @ Norristown (0-0) Norristown Area HS Stadium 7:00 pm 04-10 vs. Chichester (0-0) […]
2021 PFN SPRING Team Preview: The John Bartram Braves @BravesBartram @jameschap478
March 7, 2021 | Billy Splain
John Bartram Braves Head Coach Jim Chapman 2019 Season Record 6-5 2021 Spring Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 03-13 @ Imhotep Charter (0-0) * Germantown Supersite 1:00 pm 03-19 @ South Philadelphia (0-0) south philly super site 3:00 pm 03-26 @ Martin Luther King (0-0) Germantown Supersite 7:00 pm 04-09 @ Simon Gratz (0-0) * gratz supersite 7:00 pm 04-17 vs. Northeast (0-0) * 1:00 […]
2021 PFN Spring Team Preview: The Norristown Eagles @NahsPrincipal @NtownFootball
March 6, 2021 | Billy Splain
Norristown Eagles Head Coach Joseph Milligan 2019 Season Record 2-8 2021 Spring Schedule Page 03-19 vs. Cheltenham (0-0) Norristown Area HS Stadium 7:00 pm 03-26 @ Harry S Truman (0-0) Hank Johns Field 7:00 pm 04-01 vs. Interboro (0-0) Norristown Area HS Stadium 7:00 pm 04-09 @ Father Judge (0-0) 7:00 pm 04-16 vs. Reading (0-0) Norristown Area HS Stadium 7:00 pm Assistant Coaches Rodchine […]
Team PA makes adjustments to Big 33 roster
March 5, 2021 | Billy Splain
Team PA had to make a few roster adjustments due to college obligations of 4 players. Corban Hondru and Donovan McMillan of Peters Township, Chase Whatton of Elizabeth-Forward and Connor McMahon from Canon-McMillan won’t be able to play in the 2021 Big 33 game. We wish the fine athletes well in their next adventure. Replacing […]
