September 2020
WPIAL PREVIEW: Steve Richey Previews the week 2 conference matchups
September 18, 2020 | Billy Splain
6A Quad County Conference: Baldwin Highlanders (0-0, 1-0) at North Allegheny Tigers (0-0, 1-0): This game was supposed to be a matchup between two teams that had their section openers postponed due to covid-19, however Baldwin has to postpone with covid-19 concerns. Baldwin was able to pick a game up as they traveled to Hollidaysburg […]
PFN Rankings for “week 1” Sept 16, are in!
September 17, 2020 | Billy Splain
Side note: The rankings include teams that are currently not scheduled to play. We are hoping those who are not playing will come back. If, as the season progresses, those teams do not come back we will adjust accordingly. CLASS 6A prev rkg 1 St. Joseph’s Prep (12) 0-0 1 2 Pittsburgh C.C. (7) 1-0 […]
2020 Team Preview: The Allentown Central Catholic Vikings @ACCHSVikings @ACCHS_Athletics @acchs_football @Coach_McGorry
September 17, 2020 | Billy Splain
Allentown Central Catholic Vikings Head Coach Tim McGorry Assistant Coaches * Jim Morgan: Associate Head Coach Geoff Laird: Defensive Coordinator/LB John Toman: Offensive Coordinator/QB Paul Hagadus: Offensive Line Matt Kosciolek: Co-DC/DB Scott Horoshko: Special Teams Coordinator/OLB Mike Cerimele: Strength and Conditioning/RB Jalen Scipio: WR Angelo Lucci: TE Jamie Pagliaro: DL Curtis Reigle: LB Joesph Cassidy: Asst […]
2020 Team Preview: The Wilson Bulldogs @WilsonBulldogs
September 17, 2020 | Billy Splain
Wilson Bulldogs Head Coach Doug Dahms Assistant Coaches Jeremy PAlm, Ernie Wolber, Matt Bender, Jake Peterson, Brandon Dahms, Erik Baumener, Jami Sands, Mark Steinmeyer, Chase Godrey, Ryan Wolber, Brett Gibble 2019 Season Record 10-2 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-18 vs. Governor Mifflin (0-0) John Gurski Stadium 7:00 pm 09-25 @ Manheim Township (0-0) * 7:00 pm 10-02 […]
2020 Team Preview: The Lebanon Cedars @CedarsFootball @isaiah_QBcedars
September 16, 2020 | Billy Splain
Lebanon Cedars 2019 Season Record 7-4 Head Coach Frank Isenberg Assistant Coaches Karl Liedtka, Jeff Stellar, Greg Herr, Bani Gbadyu, Jason Capello 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-18 @ Northern Lebanon (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-25 vs. Lampeter-Strasburg (0-0) 7:00 pm 10-02 @ Ephrata (0-0) 7:00 pm 10-09 vs. Garden Spot (0-0) 7:00 pm 10-16 @ Lancaster Catholic (0-0) 7:00 pm 10-23 vs. Donegal (0-0) 7:00 pm […]
2020 Team Preview: The Pen Argyl Knights @CoachMutton @PAKnightFball
September 15, 2020 | Billy Splain
Pen Argyl Knights Head Coach Brady Mutton Assistant Coaches Matt Gist Rich Mutton Jake Giovannini Jason Grim Charlie Comstock Keith Miechur Tyler Horn Eric Sampson Todd Tyminski Frank DiFelice Mitchell Knapp Taino Gonzalez 2019 Season Record 4-6 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-12 @ Wilson Area (SCR) * 10:00 am 09-18 @ Northwestern Lehigh (1-0) * 7:00 pm […]
Tyrone Puts its Gripp on Bellefonte
September 14, 2020 | Billy Splain
tyroneeagleeyenews.com Contribution By Dean Grassi, Senior Damon Gripp led the Eagles with two TDs and two INTs Photo: Lucia Isenberg Going into the first game of the season, even some of the Golden Eagle faithful had their doubts about Friday’s match up with Bellefonte. The Red Raiders were ranked fifth in the state, first […]
2020 Keystone Club: The @LaunchPadKickT Special Teams Leaders! Week 1 Sept 18-19
September 14, 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 1 Sept 18-19
September 14, 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 # […]
2020 Keystone Club: OFFENSIVE LEADERS! Week 1 Sept 18-19
September 14, 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 Team Yards […]
Ironmen get new coach Mike Brennan his first win at Danville in impressive first half scoring barrage. @Go_Ironmen @KJRiley8 @MiffFootball
September 12, 2020 | Billy Splain
KJ Riley 5 TDs, Carson Persing 6-106, TD Jagger Dressler 4-88, 2TDs Ian Persing 2-40, 2TDs Ty Stauffer 1 TD There was actual football played in central PA on Friday night, and it felt good. It also felt a bit strange, like if you ordered a chicken salad and the waitress brought you a piece […]
Central Dragons get Dave Baker win number 200 at expense of BEA @CentralDragonFB @CoachJNagle
September 12, 2020 | Billy Splain
WINGATE -At first Central’s Dave Becker brushed off the significance of his 200th career victory, a 33-9 win over Bald Eagle Area. “It doesn’t mean anything,’’ he said. But a little later he changed his tone. “It’s good to get out of here with a win,’’ he added. “They beat us twice here last year […]
2020 Player Profile: Vincent Lear – Mount Union @Vindog341 @RTurnerBigWhite
September 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Vincent Lear Mount Union Class of: 2021 WR/SS Jersey # 34 Ht: 6’2 Wt: 215 Other sports: Baseball Twitter: @Vindog341 Who is your favorite sports star and why? Vincent: Julian Edelman because of his story and how he got to the league. Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain Vincent: I […]
2020 Team Preview: The Greensburgh Central Catholic Centurions @GCCHSFootball @DannyDlugos @DlugosZach
September 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Greensburgh Central Catholic Centurions Head Coach Bret Colbert Assistant Coaches * Bob Colbert – OC; Mike Brown – DC; Arron Panigall – S/C; Chris Brown – LB/RB; Khaliq Coleman – WR; Scott Wood – OL; Zach Metrosky – OL; Desmond Ball – DB 2019 Season Record 7-4 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-04 @ Seton-LaSalle (SCR) * […]
2020 Team Preview: The Huntingdon Bearcats @BearcatFootbal2 @HAHSJungle @brct1991
September 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Huntingdon Bearcats Head Coach Shane Thomas Assistant Coaches John Mykut, Roger Thomas, Steve Gibboney, Ben Walters 2019 Season Record 5-6 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-11 vs. Philipsburg-Osceola (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-18 @ Bald Eagle Area (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-25 @ Tyrone (0-0) * 7:00 pm 10-02 vs. Central (0-0) * 7:00 pm 10-09 vs. Bellefonte (0-0) * 7:00 pm 10-16 @ Clearfield (0-0) […]
2020 Team Preview: The Portage Mustangs @PAStangFootball @portagestangs
September 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Portage Mustangs Head Coach Marty Slanoc Assistant Coaches Jeremy Burkett, Brandon Vocco, Jim Fisher, Josh Burkett, Jude Decort, Bud Kordish 2019 Season Record 8-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-05 @ Tussey Mountain (SCR) Dick L. Hess Stadium 10:00 am 09-11 vs. Blacklick Valley (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-18 @ North Star (0-0) * War Memorial Sports Complex 7:00 pm […]
2020 Team Preview: The Beaver Falls Tigers @jasonhoughsr @JoshHough5
September 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Beaver Falls Tigers Head Coach Nick Nardone Assistant Coaches Jake Wickline, Jon Atkinson, Dwight Collins, Brandon Rue, Bruce Davidson, Mike Nypaver, Jim Mooney, Nick Nardone (Father to head coach), Nate Glasser, Admire Carter 2019 Season Record 8-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-04 @ Aliquippa (SCR) 7:00 pm 09-11 @ Riverside (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-18 vs. Laurel (0-0) * […]
2020 Team Preview: The Bishop Guilfoyle Marauders @BGMarauderFball @keegan_myrick @AndrewYanoshak
September 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Bishop Guilfoyle Marauders Head Coach Justin Wheeler Assistant Coaches Joe Thomas, Pat Leamer, Patrick Irwin, Gabe Walter, Darren Elvey Evan Imgrund 2019 Season Record 12-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-12 vs. Richland (0-0) * Mansion Park Stadium 7:00 pm 09-18 @ Forest Hills (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-25 @ Somerset (0-0) * SAHS Stadium 7:00 pm 10-02 vs. Westmont Hilltop (0-0) […]
2020 Team Preview: The Cathedral Prep Ramblers @PrepRamblers @cpmisch87 @CP_Bassham @PrepVilla
September 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Cathedral Prep Head Coach Mike Mischler Assistant Coaches Wayne Bradford Cory Heflin Pat Czytuck Dan Vitale John Campbell Jerry Roberts Tom Shade Estus Barnes Kareem Carson Mike Parks Bryan Baumann 2019 Season Record 11-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-04 vs. North Allegheny (SCR) Dollinger Field 6:00 pm 09-11 vs. Butler (0-0) * Dollinger Field 7:00 pm 09-18 […]
2020 Team Preview: The Richland Rams @rhsfootball @coachbaileyFB
September 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Head Coach Brandon Bailey Assistant Coaches Tim Ripple Eber Verhosvsek Ron Hobbs Larry McCracken Mike Sabol Tim Koshute Chris Wrabley Andy Croteau Tim Regan Zach Rugg 2019 Season Record 3-1 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 vs. Forest Hills (SCR) 10:00 am 09-12 @ Bishop Guilfoyle (0-0) * Mansion Park Stadium 7:00 pm 09-18 vs. Bedford (0-0) * 7:00 pm […]
PFN 2020 Preseason Rankings are in!
September 10, 2020 | Billy Splain
Side note: These are the Rankings as we saw them coming into the 2020 season. We wish those who are not playing could stay. CLASS 6A 1 St. Joseph’s Prep (12) 2 Pittsburgh C.C. (7) 3 Central Dauphin (3) 4 Archbishop Wood (12) 5 North Penn (1) 6 Delaware Valley (2) 7 North Allegheny (7) […]
2020 Team Preview: The Wyoming Valley West Spartans @wvwfootball @WVWCoachB
September 10, 2020 | Billy Splain
Wyoming Valley West Spartans Head Coach Jack Baranski Assistant Coaches * Doug Mucha, Paul Patara, George Simms, Len Butczynski, Ryan Mahovich, Matt Zlotek, Ken McDaniels 2019 Season Record * 3-8 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-11 @ Wilkes-Barre (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-18 @ Dallas (0-0) Mountaineer Stadium 7:00 pm 09-25 vs. Pittston (0-0) Spartan Stadium 7:00 pm 10-02 @ Berwick (0-0) Crispin […]
2020 Player Profile: Brandon Choi, Bishop Shanahan @BrandonChoi_6 @BSHS_Eagles_FB
September 9, 2020 | Billy Splain
Brandon Choi Bishop Shanahan 2022 LB/RB Jersey # 6 HT/WT 6’2/215 Other sports you play Basketball and Lacrosse Twitter @BrandonChoi_6 All-Chesmont Honorable Mention Football All-Area Honorable Mention Basketball District 1 4A Champion Defense: -108 tackles -15 tackles for loss -4 sacks -3 forced fumbles -3 fumble recoveries Offense: -530 rushing yards -135 receiving yards -6 […]
2020 Player Profile: Rowen Hershey – Avon Grove @Rhershey99 @avon_groveFB
September 9, 2020 | Billy Splain
Rowen Hershey Year: 2021 Avon Grove High School WR/TE/DE/LB Jersey #8 Ht: 6’3 Wt: 200 Awards: Second-team All-Chestmont TE, Second team all-area TE, Other sports: Men’s Volleyball Twitter: @Rhershey99 Why do you play football? Rowen- I love the game and have always loved it. Started playing when I was 7 years old and never fell […]
Berwick Linebacker Blane Cleaver heading to Army WP, committed this morning @blane_cleaver @CleaverBoyz @MikeViti @CoachJohnLoose
September 9, 2020 | Billy Splain
The Berwick Bulldogs have a long football history and a storied program. Many former Bulldogs have gone on to college careers, and this year is no exception. Blane Cleaver will join that long list as he committed to the Army West Program. There he’ll be greeted by another former Berwick standout, Mike Viti, who coaches […]
