August 2020
Tons of updates: Phila Catholic league joins Pub league, postpones fall sports; WPIAL meets and moves forward. Colonial league pushes start date back; Merger with Schuylkill delayed
August 24, 2020 | Billy Splain
It’s getting tough to write these articles. So much happening so fast lately. We’ll knock them off one at a time: Last night the Valley View school district voted to allow fall sports to continue, then today they announced they are pausing all fall sports for two weeks due to a possible exposure by several […]
Tyler Lissy, Notre Dame Green Pond Dickinson College @Tyler31761078 @NDGP_FOOTBALL
August 24, 2020 | Billy Splain
Notre Dam Green Pond lineman Tyler Lissy has made his college choice, he’ll head to Dickinson College to play for the Red Devils. He made his announcement Sunday via twitter: 100% COMMITTED TO DICKINSON COLLEGE!!! I’m extremely thankful to everyone who have helped me get to this point! @coach_knapp @CoachFordyce_DC @DCcoachSchuck #ForksUp 🔴🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/TvdUCN63wC — […]
2020 Player Profile: Nick Beitel – Ligonier Valley @nbeitel @LVRamsFootball
August 24, 2020 | Billy Splain
Nick Beitel Ligonier Valley High School Class of: 2022 RB/DB Jersey # 5 Ht: 5’7 Wt: 175 2019 Stats: Offense: 55 carries 642 yards 12 Touchdowns Defensive- 35 tackles 4 Ints. 6 passes defended 2 forced fumble Awards: 2nd Team Tribune-Democrat all area DB Indiana Gazette all-area honorable mention Other sports: Baseball Twitter: @nbeitel5 Why […]
2020 Player Profile: Chas Mrlack – Monessen @chas_money_3 Ready @Greyhounds_FB @SSwope_Sr
August 24, 2020 | Billy Splain
Chas Mrlack Monessen Class of: 2021 Kicker/ WR Jersey # 7 Ht: 6’0 Wt: 180 Other sports: Soccer, basketball, track Twitter @chas_money_3 Why do you play football? Chas: I fell in love with the game once I started kicking my sophomore season. Who is your favorite sports star and why? Chas: Russel Wilson, he’s a […]
2020 Player Profile: Jacob Feese, Line Mountain @JacobFeese @bryce_herb6 @HFeese @linemtsd
August 23, 2020 | Billy Splain
Jacob Feese Line Mountain QB / DE Jersey # 11 HT/WT 6’0″ 195 2019 stats 1000 Yard rusher Other sports: Wrestling 1st Team Tri-Valley League Versatility Back Twitter @JacobFeese Why do you play football? Because I live the sport Who is your favorite sports star and why? TJ Watt because of the way he plays […]
2020 Player Profile: T.J. Wagner, Nativity B.V.M @TJWagner9 @coachmason4 @nbvmathletics
August 23, 2020 | Billy Splain
T.J. Wagner Nativity B.V.M TE DE LS Jersey # 81 HT/WT * 6’6” 215 2019 Stats: 74 tackles led the team Twitter @TJWagner9 2019 class 1a all eastern/PAfootball Honorable mention 2019 Eastern/PA football Bronze team 2018 Eastern/PA football Bronze team Why do you play football? I used to play soccer when I was little. Played […]
2020 Player Profile: Andrew Fuller – Susquehannock @Affuller06 @SuskyFootball @WarriorsSHS
August 22, 2020 | Billy Splain
Andrew Fuller Susquehannock High School Class of: 2021 WR/DB Jersey # 1 Ht: 6’0 Wt: 165 Other sports: Wrestling Twitter: @Affuller06 Why do you play football? So I can prove to everyone that I am the best athlete at whatever sport you put me in and at any position. I have more talent than any […]
PIAA says fall sports will start Monday, August 24
August 21, 2020 | Billy Splain
In a highly anticipated meeting of the PIAA Board meeting, the PIAA made it short and sweet: Motion to continue with fall sports and motion was seconded and the vote went 25-5 with two board members missing from today’s meeting. Those who voted no: LeeAnn Wentzel – School Administrator rep, Jon Bauer – Pennsylvania Principals rep; […]
2020 Player Profile: Dade Splain – Williamsport @DadeSplain @CoachMcCabeOL @CoachChuckCrews @Millionaire_FB
August 21, 2020 | Billy Splain
Dade Splain Williamsport Area High School Class of: 2022 Defensive Tackle/Center Jersey # 52 Ht: 6’4Wt: 260 6’4 Other sports: Wrestling and track Awards: 9th grade MVP Twitter @DadeSplaini Why do you play football? Dade: Because of the discipline, teamwork, and toughness that you gain by playing it. Who is your favorite sports star and […]
2020 Player Profile: Tyson Brophy, Trinity Hillers @trinitystc @TysonBrophy @Trinity_Hillers
August 20, 2020 | Billy Splain
Tyson Brophy 2021 Trinity Defensive Tackle / Offensive Guard Jersey #54 Ht- 6’1” Wt- 270 Other Sports: Wrestling- (2x WPIAL Qualifier) 1st Team All Conference DT, Observer-Reporter All District DT, Bill Fralic Award Nominee, Trinity Defensive Player of the Year. Why do you play football? I love the team aspect of football. I also wrestle […]
2020 Team Preview: The Mechanicsburg Wildcats @GoMechanicsburg
August 20, 2020 | Billy Splain
Mechanicsburg Wildcats Head Coach Anthony Rose Assistant Coaches Gary Cottingham, Clay McAllister, Kirk Bordlemay, Jeff Costello, Mike Berry, Mike Glinatsis, Scott Livingston, Ken Smith, Josh Hinkle, Joe Crocenzi 2019 Season Record 6-5 (Including playoffs) 2020 Tentative Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-11 vs. Red Land (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-18 @ Northern York (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-25 vs. West Perry (0-0) […]
2020 Team Preview: The Berks Catholic Saints @WeAreBC55
August 20, 2020 | Billy Splain
Berks Catholic Saints Head Coach Rick Keeley Assistant Coaches Phil Bennethum, Chama Carwll, Terry Derr, Jasen Esposito, Bill Hess, Jake Latchum, Keith Leamer, Dave Stahler, Alex Swavely, Kevin Wright 2019 Season Record 8-5 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-18 vs. Allentown Central Catholic (0-0) Forino Sports Complex 7:00 pm 09-25 @ Roman Catholic (0-0) 7:00 pm 10-02 vs. Daniel […]
2020 Team Preview: The Mt. Carmel Area Red Tornadoes @GOBIGRED19 @GregSacavage @MattKelleyMCA75
August 19, 2020 | Billy Splain
Mt. Carmel Area Red Tornadoes Head Coach John Darrah Assistant Coaches Bob Veach, Sr. Jordan Marlow Rob Varano Mike Higgins Bill Joraskie Mike Gilger Mike Scicchitano 2019 Season Record 10-3 2020 Schedule (could change check back) DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-11 vs. Shikellamy (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-18 @ Montoursville (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-25 vs. Southern Columbia (0-0) * 7:00 pm 10-02 […]
2020 Team Preview: The Nativity Green Wave @coachmason4 @nbvmathletics @TJWagner9
August 19, 2020 | Billy Splain
Nativity Green Wave Head Coach Pat Mason Assistant Coaches Josh Muldowney Mike Downey Jarrad Brennan Kevin Putalavage Ken Miller Joe Winter Joe Brennan Chris Sanchez Greg Koperna Joe Opolsky Tyler Jenkins Shawn Delaney 2019 Season Record 6-5 2020 Schedule (will change, check back) DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-04 vs. Kutztown (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-11 @ Morrisville (0-0) Robert Morris […]
2020 Team Preview: The Mercer Mustangs @SteveHoover7 @CoachDon_King
August 19, 2020 | Billy Splain
Mercer Mustangs Head Coach Jeff Lockard Assistant Coaches Rob Kennis Derek DeGraaf Don King Mike Applegarth Jason Reece Brenton Kaster 2019 Season Record 4-5 2020 Schedule (will change, check back) DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-11 @ Reynolds (0-0) * Reynolds HS Football Stadium 7:00 pm 09-18 vs. West Middlesex (0-0) * Mercer Field 7:00 pm 09-25 @ Maplewood (0-0) Maplewood Stadium […]
2020 Player Profile: Davey Loyd – Hershey High @LoydDavey @HersheyFootball
August 19, 2020 | Billy Splain
Davey Loyd Hershey High School Class of: 2021 WR/DB Ht: 6’0 Wt: 180 Jersey # 6 2019 Stats: 750 receiving yards and 50 receptions. Awards: first team all preseason for mid-Penn, 2nd team all mid-Penn in 2020, both for offense Other sports: Basketball and volleyball Twitter: @LoydDavey Who is your favorite sports star and why? Davey: […]
Klayton willoughby Mount Union @klayton09562843 @RTurnerBigWhite
August 19, 2020 | Billy Splain
Klayton willoughby Mount Union 2021 Rb/lb Jersey # 36 HT/WT 5”9 190 Other sports you play Baseball Defensive mvp Twitter @klayton09562843 Why do you play football? Being with my team and I love to hit Who is your favorite sports star and why? Jerome bettis because that’s why I wear 36 Do you have […]
Easton RB makes his choice of college, will head to the deep south after high school to play for Louisiana Monroe @nahjeeadams_ @EastonFootball @ULM_FB
August 18, 2020 | Billy Splain
It isn’t often that we see a southern team take PA talent away from the Keystone State. Last year, Georgia Southern picked up a couple in Sean Pelkisson and Marques Trent. But with a familiarity of the PA football landscape, anything is possible. Louisiana Monroe Defensive Asst/Linebacker coach Patrick Miller hails from the east side […]
Lombardi tells PA Athletic Oversight Committee that PIAA intends to move forward with fall sports.
August 18, 2020 | Billy Splain
Today the PA Athletic Oversight Committee heard testimony from several panels on the issue of why fall sports should continue. PIAA Executive Director Dr. Bob Lombardi got things rolling with a report about the PIAA activities and the difficulties they have been met with. He continued: “The PIAA Sports medicine advisory committee issued the […]
Dr. Levine says that there will be no mandate to shut down fall sports
August 18, 2020 | Billy Splain
Today during a press conference to introduce the new tracking app, the question of the future of fall sports came up. When asked whether there would be a mandatory shut down if the PIAA goes forward with recommending fall sports during their scheduled meeting this Friday, state Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine said “The governor […]
2020 Team Preview: The Lakeland Chiefs @LHSChiefs
August 18, 2020 | Billy Splain
Lakeland Chiefs Head Coach David Piwowarczyk Assistant Coaches Dom Esgro Craig Chopko Brian Kubilus Matt Serniak Geoff Demming Keith Galinsky 2019 Season Record 5-6 2020 Schedule: DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 10-02 vs. Mid Valley (0-0) * Lakeland Stadium 7:00 pm 10-09 @ Susquehanna Community (0-0) William Emminger Memorial Field 7:00 pm 10-16 @ Riverside (0-0) * Taylor Veterans Memorial Stadium 7:00 […]
2020 Team Preview: The Slippery Rock Rockets @SRAHSATHLETICS @srhs_rowdies @CoachLarryW
August 18, 2020 | Billy Splain
Slippery Rock Rockets Head Coach Larry P. Wendereusz, Jr. Assistant Coaches Cecil Blauser Eli Christy Chris Saunders Russ Sarver Larry Galick Jason Mack Mike Wendereusz 2019 Season Record 4-6 2020 Schedule (tentative, expect changes) DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-11 vs. Titusville (0-0) * Slippery Rock Stadium 7:00 pm 09-18 @ Grove City (0-0) * Forker Field 7:00 pm 09-25 […]
District 10 To Revamp Regions Based On Counties
August 17, 2020 | Billy Splain
SHARON, Pa. – In the event the PIAA votes to start fall practices on Aug. 24, District 10 will have a new look for the fall of 2020. In a Tweet from their official account Monday morning, District 10 implied that they will look to schedule county schools against each other as much […]
2020 Player Profile: Josh Fulton Biglerville @Joshmfulton @BiglervilleHS @bgraham_bhs @UpperAdams
August 17, 2020 | Billy Splain
Josh Fulton (photo via www.mccuskermedia.com) Biglerville Running back and inside line side linebacker Jersey # 40 HT/WT 5’9” 220 4.7 40 yard dash 4.5 5-10-5Other sports you play Wrestling and lacrosse Have you won any awards? Gametime pa all star list All county offense and defense Twitter @Joshmfulton Why do you play football? I play […]
