October 2020
Central steals one from Clearfield with perfectly executed trick play @CentralDragonFB @obillotte14 @jeffhoenstine2 @Bison__Football
October 10, 2020 | Billy Splain
Trick plays are fun to watch, especially when they’re done to perfection. Central used two of them, a timely fourth down stop from the Dragon defense and got some key turnovers when needed to take a 25-21 win over Clearfield. Trailing by 2 with just over 2 minutes to play, Central QB/DB Jeff Hoenstine launched […]
Apollo Ridge Handles Shadyside 42-7: A Date With Destiny Awaits. @ApolloRidgeFB @fitz_klay @JoshCastro2021
October 10, 2020 | Billy Splain
Apollo Ridge had been quite impressive in their first set of games in the 2020 season and the only question to be asked prior to their game with a young Shadyside Academy team was, “Would the Vikings be looking ahead to a matchup with high flying Serra Catholic next week?” The answer was firmly, “No.” […]
2020 Team Preview: The Steelton-Highspire Rollers @AndrewErby @RollersFootball
October 7, 2020 | Billy Splain
Steelton-Highspire Rollers Head Coach Andrew Erby Assistant Coaches Lance Dean Defensive Coordinator Shawn Evan Special Teams Coordinator Connor Marsico Linebacker Alex Marsico Linebacker Steven Pryor Defensive Line Brett Clea Defensive Back Jordan Millberry Secondary Coach Myron Selby Run game coordinator Chris Lamon Pass game coordinator Tony Fillmore WR Coach Doc Jones Jr. High Football Head […]
2020 Team Preview: The Upper Dublin Cardinals @UpperDublinFB @UpperDublinHS @BretStover
October 7, 2020 | Billy Splain
Upper Dublin Cardinals Head Coach Bret Stover Assistant Coaches * Dave Sowers, Eric Taylor, Ed Wall, Dr. Paul Winters, Steve Roberts, Erik Schada 2019 Season Record 5-5 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 10-02 @ Wissahickon (0-1) * Trojan Stadium W 31-27 10-09 vs. Bensalem (0-1) * Upper Dublin Stadium 7:00 pm 10-16 @ Souderton (1-0) * Indian Field 7:00 pm 10-23 […]
2020 Team Preview: The Parkland Trojans @ParklandFootba1
October 7, 2020 | Billy Splain
Parkland Trojans Head Coach Tim Moncman Assistant Coaches * Chris Kinane, Bob Ruisch, Mike Facchiano, Barry Michael, Eric Dauberman, Doug Joseph, Zach Bradley, Jerry Kresge, Dan Lewis, Mike Billera, Andy Millen, AJ Moncman 2019 Season Record 10-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 10-10 vs. Whitehall (1-1) * 7:00 pm 10-16 @ Dieruff (0-1) 7:00 pm 10-23 @ William Allen (0-1) 7:00 […]
PFN Rankings are in! Week 5!!
October 6, 2020 | Billy Splain
This weeks rankings reflect the teams that have restarted their programs. We are extremely happy to bring them back into the weekly rankings We also added a watch list for teams just on the edge. Week 5 CLASS 6A prev rkg 1 St. Josephs Prep (12) 0-0 NR 2 Central Dauphin (3) 2-0 1 3 […]
Fan Restrictions eased by Governor
October 6, 2020 | Billy Splain
Last night the Altoona area school district voted to allow 25% occupancy at their sporting venues. Today the governor changed guidelines to allow more fans at events: Here are the calculators: Maximum Occupancy Calculator for indoor events: Maximum Occupancy Allowable Indoor Rate 0-2,000 people 20% of Maximum Occupancy 2,001 – 10,000 people 15% of […]
2020 Keystone Club: The @LaunchPadKickT Special Teams Leaders! Week 4: Oct 1-4
October 5, 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 4: Oct 1-4
October 5, 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 4: Oct 1-4
October 5, 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 Offensive Performances Michael Henwood […]
Lewisburg holds off Midd-West in a thriller @lbgathletics1 @MiddWestFB @Max_Moyers7 @HunterWolfley
October 3, 2020 | Billy Splain
Special Contributor Susquehanna Valley Sports https://twitter.com/SusqValSports It took a while, but the Green Dragons got their first win of the season. With the score tied at 28 and just 90 seconds to play, Lewisburg had the ball at their own 19 after Max Moyers threw Midd-Wests Caden Wolfley for a loss on fourth down. […]
Tri-Valley blanks Shen. Valley, 57-0 via SHENENDOAH SENTINAL @TVAthleticDept @ShenQBclub @SVBlueDevils1
October 3, 2020 | Billy Splain
Special Contribution MARY SAJONE / SPECIAL TO SHENANDOAH SENTINEL VALLEY VIEW – Tri-Valley made a statement in their delayed season opener Friday night.The Bulldogs hosted Shenandoah Valley, a squad which had three games under their belt already. A pair of touchdowns, coupled with a safety from a holding penalty against Shenandoah, gave Tri-Valley a […]
HS FOOTBALL: Vikes edge Bears on homecoming night, 28-20 via SHENANDOAH SENTINEL @Kaylin5171 @linemtsd @WmsValleyAthl
October 3, 2020 | Billy Splain
MAHANOY CITY – The Golden Bears dropped their second game of the season in a close game against Williams Valley Friday night. The game began as a shootout, as the two squads exchanged blows. Williams Valley struck first, as QB Bryce Herb found FB Logan Williard for a 36-yard touchdown in the first quarter. Early […]
Quick start leads Newport to win over Susquenita @SusquenitaFB @BuffaloBuzzz @AndyBat66282364
October 3, 2020 | Billy Splain
Before the senior night game started between the Buffalos of Newport and the Susquenita Blackhawks, Newport head coach Todd Rothermel said his quarterback, Andrew Bates, would be one to watch. He wasn’t wrong. Bates opened up the game with a 30 yard fumble return for a score on the second play, then after the Buffalo […]
2020 Team Preview: The Juniata Indians @CoachKC_44 @JHS__Football
October 1, 2020 | Billy Splain
Juniata Indians Head Coach Kurt Condo Assistant Coaches Nate Nace, Steve McLaughlin, Colton Shertzer, Caleb Shertzer, Bob Hart, Marcus Brothers 2019 Season Record 4-7 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 @ Mifflin County (SCR) 10:00 am 09-25 @ Middletown Area (1-0) L 19-54 10-02 @ Halifax (0-0) * 7:00 pm 10-09 @ Lower Dauphin (0-0) 7:00 pm 10-16 @ Newport (1-0) * 7:00 pm […]
Tyrone Look Ahead: Bald Eagle Edition @TyroneEagleEye @CoachJNagle @BEA1stand10Club
October 1, 2020 | Billy Splain
By Nicholas Lewis, Business Editor|Tyroneeagleeyenews.com Check out Tyroneeagleeyenews.com for more info After a thrilling 51-14 blowout win over the Huntingdon Bearcats, the 2-0 Tyrone Golden Eagles travel to Bald Eagle this Friday to take on the Eagles (1-1) on their home turf. For Tyrone, this is hopefully another win to mark on their “revenge tour.” The […]
2020 Team Preview: The Delaware Valley Warriors @dvwarriorfb @MikeGecik70 @DV_WarriorPower
October 1, 2020 | Billy Splain
Delaware Valley Warriors Head Coach Keith Olsommer Assistant Coaches Nick Quaglia Al McElroy, Jim Donnelly, Joe Raniero, Tony Bajor, Jesse Jayne, Brian Bird, Brett Cohen. 2019 Season Record 11-2 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 10-02 vs. La Salle College (1-0) Warrior Stadium 7:00 pm 10-09 @ Wallenpaupack (0-0) * Wallenpaupack Stadium 7:00 pm 10-16 @ Scranton (0-0) * Valor Field […]
2020 Team Preview: The Stroudsburg Mountaineers @Sburg_Fb @mountiemaniacs2 @jacetutty
September 30, 2020 | Billy Splain
Stroudsburg Mountaineers Head Coach Jim Miller Assistant Coaches * Ken Sickler, Tony Rose, Tommy Rose, John Bozena, Steve Ruhl, Brett Youngken, John Finelli, Jeff Miller, John Pytko, Jake Jakobsen, Brian Mitchell 2019 Season Record 6-5 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 10-02 @ East Stroudsburg North (0-0) * 7:00 pm 10-09 vs. Pocono Mountain East (0-0) * 7:00 pm […]
2020 Player Profile: Will Silverman, Central Bucks East @silverw24 @CBEastFootball
September 30, 2020 | Billy Splain
Will Silverman Central Bucks East Wide Receiver Jersey # 15 HT/WT 6’1” 190 lbs 48 rec, 869 rec yards, 1117 all purpose yards, 8 tds Twitter @silverw24 College Offers: Lake Erie 1st Team all SOL, All-Intel, 6A Eastern PA HM, Preseason 2nd team all state. 2 school records: catches in season(48) rec yards in single […]
PFN Week 4 Rankings are in!
September 30, 2020 | Billy Splain
Week 4 CLASS 6A prev rkg 1 Central Dauphin (3) 1-0 2 2 North Allegheny (7) 1-0 5 3 North Penn (1) 0-0 3 4 Delaware Valley (2) 0-0 4 5 Pittsburgh C.C. (7) 2-1 1 6 State College (6) 0-0 6 7 McDowell (10) 3-0 9 8 Easton (11) 0-0 7 9 Nazareth (11) […]
2020 Keystone Club: The @LaunchPadKickT Special Teams Leaders! Week 3 Sept 24-28
September 28, 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 3 Sept 24-28
September 28, 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 3 Sept 24-28
September 28, 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 Offensive Performances School records […]
Otto-Eldred’s Sebastian Named the D9and10Sports.com Jim Kelly District 9 Football Player of the Week
September 27, 2020 | Billy Splain
WARREN, Pa. – Otto-Eldred’s Cole Sebastian had a game to remember Saturday afternoon accounting for six Terrors touchdowns in four different ways and is the Week Three D9and10Sports.com Jim Kelly District 9 Football Player of the Week Powered by the Allegheny Grille. Sebastian threw three scoring passes, ran for another, caught a scoring pass and […]
