November 2020
PIAA Class 4A State Championship Preview: Thomas Jefferson vs Jersey Shore @shoresports2 @TJHSJaguars
November 27, 2020 | Billy Splain
The Skinny (strengths, weaknesses, the stars): For Thomas Jefferson: The Jaguars come into the game with a balanced attack on offense they average 189 yards rushing and 181 yards passing per game. Senior Quarterback Jake Pugh has thrown for 1,706 yards and 24 tds, averaging 17 yards per throw. The rushing attack is led […]
PIAA Class 5A State Championship Preview: Pine-Richland vs Cathedral Prep @PRRamsFootball @PrepRamblers
November 26, 2020 | Billy Splain
The Skinny (strengths, weaknesses, the stars): For Pine-Richland: Pine-Richland is coached by Eric Kasperowicz (84-18) and for the school it’s their 4th championship game having won in 2017. Cole Spencer makes the offense go for the Rams, a team that averages 48 points a contest. He has tossed the agate for 2,448 yards and […]
PIAA Class 3A State Championship Preview: Central Valley vs Wyomissing @warriors_cv @WyoFootball
November 26, 2020 | Billy Splain
The Skinny (strengths, weaknesses, the stars): For Central Valley: The Warriors are back in Hershey for the second year in a row and are looking to come out as champions after a heartbreaking 21-14 loss last year to Wyoming Area. The Warriors are walking into Hershey Friday led by Senior, Harvard commit Ameer Dudley. […]
PIAA Class 1A State Championship Preview: Steelton-Hishspire vs Jeannette @Jhawkathletics @RollersFootball
November 26, 2020 | Billy Splain
The Skinny (strengths, weaknesses, the stars): For Steelton-Highspire: Steamroller coach Andrew Erby (49-30) has a team loaded with talent especially at skill positions. Mekhi Flowers is a 4-star recruit and has made a difference offensively and defensively in a few games this year. He has 940 yards receiving and 14 TDs. Throwing the ball […]
Canton TE Ben Knapp heading to Penn State @CantonHighPa @CantonHPED @BenjaminKnapp7
November 23, 2020 | Billy Splain
It’s been a tough year for the recruits of the Class of 21. Take Tight End Ben Knapp. The 6’5″ 220 pound senior had to deal with a covid shortened season, just four games to showcase his talents to college coaches. He did so in style, catching his 100th career pass breaking the program record, […]
PFN Rankings are IN! Week 12, 2020!
November 23, 2020 | Billy Splain
Only one more set to go! Off to Hershey to determine 1 & 2! Week 12 CLASS 6A prev rkg 1 St. Josephs Prep (12) 5-0 1 2 Central York (3) 10-0 3 3 McDowell (10) 7-1 2 4 La Salle College (12) 6-1 4 Honorable Mention 5 Nazareth (11) 8-0 7 6 PCC (7) […]
Rams erase 21 and 22 point deficits in thrilling win over Governor Mifflin @PRRamsFootball @Cole_Spencer4 @GMSDAthletics @Nichola14110718
November 21, 2020 | Billy Splain
Today’s PIAA Class 5A semifinal game at Hollidaysburg was billed as the game of the weekend by many. Pine-Richland came into the the game with an air attack that couldn’t be stopped. Governor Mifflin came into this game running attack that couldn’t be stopped. Eventually something had to give, someone had to win,. The only […]
Jersey Shore advance to Hershey in thrilling fashion with win over Lampeter-Strasburg (Gallery Included) @LSFootball1 @shoresports2 @CaydenHess1
November 21, 2020 | Billy Splain
Trailing 28-21 in a classic air strike type shootout, the Jersey Shore defense turned the game around in the second half by forcing a three and out on Lampeter-Strasburg’s first drive of the third quarter. It was then that the Bulldog offense went back to their gameplan. They went on a 14 play, 83 yard […]
PFN Rankings are IN! Week 11, 2020!
November 17, 2020 | Billy Splain
Week 11 CLASS 6A prev rkg 1 St. Josephs Prep (12) 4-0 1 2 McDowell (10) 7-0 2 3 Central York (3) 9-0 5 4 La Salle College (12) 6-1 3 Honorable Mention 5 Souderton (1) 7-0 10 6 PCC (7) 6-3 6 Garnet Valley (1) 4-0 7 Nazareth (11) 7-0 8 Central Dauphin (3) […]
Coaching Jobs: Pottstown High School is seeking a Defensive Coordinator
November 17, 2020 | Billy Splain
Pottstown High School is seeking a Defensive Coordinator for the 2021 season. There are NO teaching positions currently available. We are a small 4A team in District 1 (PAC). Candidates should have: Prior high school or college coaching experience Available for all off-season workouts and summer workouts Experience with a multiple 3-4 defense All clearances are required. Previous coordinating experience is […]
2020 Keystone Club: The @LaunchPadKickT Special Teams/Offensive/Defensive Leaders! Week 10: Nov 12-14
November 16, 2020 | Billy Splain
https://launchpadkickofftee.com/ Each week we will present the Keystone Club. This Club consists of players meeting the requirements sent to coaches. It is a statewide compilation of top performances for the previous weekend. PLEASE EMAIL billy@pafootballnews.com if you wish someone to be on this list! Entries must be from coach or verified. THIS WEEK WE COMBINED […]
KJ Riley continues air assault on opponents, leads Danville past Archbishop Carroll @Go_Ironmen @ACPatsfootball @Nicklamey_ @KJRiley8
November 14, 2020 | Billy Splain
To say Danvile quarterback KJ Riley is having a good year would be a very accurate statement. Coming in to todays game with Archbishop Carroll, the senior signal caller had thrown for 1,867 yards with 25 td passes. You can add 259 yards and five more tds to that total as the Ironmen rolled to […]
Zach Zechman monster night leads Wyomissing to 47-0 win over Lakeland @WyoFootball @LHSChiefs
November 14, 2020 | Billy Splain
Wyomissing quarterback Zach Zechman had a good night. No, he had a great night. The senior quarterback for the Spartans intercepted a pass, recovered a fumble, threw a touchdown pass and ran for one, all within the first 26 minutes of the game to lead Wyomissing to a 47-0 win over Lakelan and secure a […]
Going way back, to Honor @JourneyBrown6: Meadville outslugs Dubois in game for the Ages
November 12, 2020 | Billy Splain
Yesterday one of the best athletes we’ve ever covered made a stunning, brave announcement. Former Meadville, now Penn State running back Journey Brown announced he can no longer play football due to a condition called hypertrophic cardiomayopathy. The amount of work this young man has put in to become what he is today is amazing. […]
PFN Rankings are IN! Week 10, 2020!
November 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Week 10 CLASS 6A prev rkg 1 St. Josephs Prep (12) 4-0 1 2 McDowell (10) 6-0 3 3 La Salle College (12) 5-1 5 4 Delaware Valley (2) 5-1 6 Honorable Mention 5 Central York (3) 8-0 4 6 PCC (7) 6-2 HM North Penn (1) 4-1 7 Pennridge (1) 6-0 8 Central Dauphin […]
2020 Keystone Club: The @LaunchPadKickT Special Teams/Offensive/Defensive Leaders! Week 9: Nov 5-9
November 9, 2020 | Billy Splain
https://launchpadkickofftee.com/ Each week we will present the Keystone Club. This Club consists of players meeting the requirements sent to coaches. It is a statewide compilation of top performances for the previous weekend. PLEASE EMAIL billy@pafootballnews.com if you wish someone to be on this list! Entries must be from coach or verified. THIS WEEK WE COMBINED […]
Rollers survive comeback attempt by Muncy to advance. @RollersFootball @EthanGush
November 7, 2020 | Billy Splain
Trailing 50-27 with just 7:32 left to play, the Muncy Indians took their time and patiently brought the score within 7 points. All they needed was to recover an onside kick for a chance to tie or win. Steel High recovered the kick and escaped with a 50-43 win to move on in the PIAA […]
Jersey Shore captures title with commanding win over Shamokin
November 7, 2020 | Billy Splain
Special Contributor Chris Masse, Williamsport Sun Gazette JERSEY SHORE-Technology kept them together, but Jersey Shore players practiced on their own last spring when COVID-19 had them quarantined. Individually, they grew stronger. Together again since last summer, they again became champions. Jersey Shore dominated all facets Friday night at Thompson Street Stadium, leaving no doubt that […]
Josh Hough carries Beaver Falls to win over Apollo Ridge @JoshHough5 @ApolloRidgeFB
November 7, 2020 | Billy Splain
Syracuse recruited senior Josh Hough as a running back, and last night showed why they wanted him so much. Hough had a career night carrying the rock, rushing 21 time for 368 yards and three scores to lead the Tigers to a 50-27 win over Apollo-Ridge. “I’m very proud of the way the offensive line […]
Central Cambria takes win from Bald Eagle Area. @CCHSRedDevils @CoachJNagle (jodon gallery)
November 7, 2020 | Billy Splain
Central Cambria and Bald Eagle area played an “extra” game Friday night, and it was the Red Devils that came away with an “extra” win. Trailing 19-7 midway through the fourth quarter, the Red Devils found the endzone twice to pull out the win in Wingate. Nate Wyrwas hit Ethan Gillin for a 20 yard […]
PFN Rankings are IN! Week 9, 2020!
November 4, 2020 | Billy Splain
Week 9 CLASS 6A prev rkg 1 St. Josephs Prep (12) 3-0 1 2 North Allegheny (7) 6-0 3 3 McDowell (10) 5-0 4 4 Central York (3) 7-0 10 5 La Salle College (12) 4-1 5 Honorable Mention 6 Delaware Valley (2) 4-1 6 Coatesville (1) 4-0 7 Nazareth (11) 6-0 7 PCC (7) […]
2020 Keystone Club: The @LaunchPadKickT Special Teams Leaders! Week 8: Oct 28-Nov 1
November 3, 2020 | Billy Splain
https://launchpadkickofftee.com/ Each week we will present the Keystone Club. This Club consists of players meeting the requirements sent to coaches. It is a statewide compilation of top performances for the previous weekend. PLEASE EMAIL billy@pafootballnews.com if you wish someone to be on this list! Entries must be from coach or verified. Top Special Teams Performances […]
2020 Keystone Club: DEFENSIVE LEADERS! Week 8: Oct 28-Nov 1
November 3, 2020 | Billy Splain
Each week we will present the Keystone Club. This Club consists of players meeting the requirements sent to coaches. It is a statewide compilation of top performances for the previous weekend. PLEASE EMAIL billy@pafootballnews.com if you wish someone to be on this list! Entries must be from coach or verified. Top Defensive Performances # Tackles […]
2020 Keystone Club: OFFENSIVE LEADERS! Week 8: Oct 28-Nov 1
November 3, 2020 | Billy Splain
Each week we will present the Keystone Club. This Club consists of players meeting the requirements sent to coaches. It is a statewide compilation of top performances for the previous weekend. PLEASE EMAIL billy@pafootballnews.com if you wish someone to be on this list! Entries must be from coach or verified. Record Breakers/Milestones SR = […]
Crestwood overcomes penalties, 14 point deficit in OT win over Lake-Lehman @CometsFootball2 @LLKnightsSports (gallery Anthony Jardine)
October 31, 2020 | Billy Splain
“We played 39 minutes of uncharacteristic football. Not terrible football.” Standing on crutches (more on that later) following his teams come from behind 20-17 win over undefeated Lake-Lehman, Crestwood head coach Ryan Arcangeli described the play that kept the Comets from getting in the endzone earlier. “Dumb penalties. But in a game like this ya […]
