August 2020
PIAA throws out wildcard, moves fall season back two weeks
August 7, 2020 | Billy Splain
In what has been very much like a poker game, the PIAA was handed what look like a bad deal. Today they threw a wildcard on the table and move the season back two weeks during an emergency board meeting after Governor Wolf announced he is recommending all sports for the fall stop until January […]
2020 Player Profile: Dante Denardo, Owen J Roberts @dantedenardo @donna_denardo
August 7, 2020 | Billy Splain
Dante Denardo WR, CB, KR Owen J. Roberts High School 2021 Jersey # 13 Ht 6’1” Wt 192 lbs 2019 stats: 742 REC Yards, 8 REC TDs, 2 KR TDs, 2 INTs, 1 Pick 6 Other Sports: Wrestling 2019 Offensive MVP, 1st Team All-League Twitter: @dantedenardo Keystonefootballrecruits.com profile: https://keystonefootballrecruits.com/user/dantedenardo/ Why do you play football? I […]
Wolf recommends stopping sports till Jan 1 as he walks off podium.
August 6, 2020 | Billy Splain
UPDATES: Gov. Tom Wolf told reporters Thursday morning he recommended against conducting any high school sports until after Jan. 1 to prevent further spread of the coronavirus. The questions about guidance about parents in the stands led to the following from Wolf: “The guidance is we ought to avoid an congregate settings. And […]
2020 Team Preview: The Wilmington Greyhounds @westonphanco76 @Kat_McConahy @smcconahy44
August 5, 2020 | Billy Splain
Wilmington Greyhounds Head Coach Brandon Phillian Assistant Coaches Robb Shimrack, Dave Welch, Bob Mitcheltree, Mike Crawford, Mark Shenker, Casey Hilton, Sean McConahy, Mike Neurohr, Josh Phillian, Pat Matsook, Dom Johnjulio, Jimmy Reed, Alex Ramirez, Jason Hess 2019 Season Record 12-1 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-28 @ Reynolds (0-0) * Reynolds HS Football Stadium 7:00 pm […]
2020 Team Preview: The Burrell Buccaneers @ShawnLiotta @BSDBucs @alex_arledge12
August 5, 2020 | Billy Splain
Burrell Buccaneers Head Coach Shawn Liotta Assistant Coaches Jeremy Liotta, Mark Kaczanowicz, Jeff Gates, Jim Gamble, John Reay, Eric Fusco 2019 Season Record 6-4 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-04 @ Indiana (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-11 @ Valley (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-18 vs. East Allegheny (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-25 @ Apollo-Ridge (0-0) 7:00 pm 10-02 @ North Catholic (0-0) * 7:00 pm […]
What went into North Allegheny linebacker Nathan Hoke”s decision to commit to Brigham Young @natehoke26 @nafootball_tfl
August 5, 2020 | Billy Splain
With offers from the like of Brigham Young, Central Michigan, Army, Fordham, Eastern Illinois and more, North Allegheny’s Nathan Hoke had a difficult decision to make, but having a brother play for one of those schools made that decision a little easier. Couple that with the fact that the Covid-19 situation prevented him from visiting […]
2020 Team Preview: The Broovkille Raiders @scottpark68 @BrookvilleSD @jack_krug6
August 5, 2020 | Billy Splain
Broovkille Raiders Head Coach Scott Park Assistant Coaches Nick Nosker Andy Martino Jim Rush Dave Fitch Bob Fye Gabe Bowley Shaun Reynolds 2019 Season Record 8-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 @ Mercyhurst Prep (SCR) Mercyhurst University 10:00 am 08-28 vs. Bradford (0-0) * Brookville HS Football Stadium 7:00 pm 09-04 @ DuBois (0-0) Mansell Stadium 7:00 pm 09-11 […]
2020 Player Profile: Sammy Knipe, State College @sammyknipe @SCoachLintal
August 5, 2020 | Billy Splain
Sammy Knipe State College S, LB, Punter, Returner, WR, TE Jersey # 7 HT/WT 100 tackles as a sophomore (I am 6’1″, 220, I couldn’t enter it on the previous one) Other sports you play Track & Field, Lacrosse Twitter @sammyknipe 2x 1st Team All-State Safety, 1st Team All Conference Why do you play […]
EPC votes to delay fall sports. Football to begin competition Oct 2
August 4, 2020 | Billy Splain
August 4, 2020 EPC Tiered Delay Plan Press Release To: All Interested Media Outlets From: Nathan Davidson, President of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Fred Harris, Vice President of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference On Tuesday, August 4th , 2020 The Board of Principals of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference voted (18-0 ) to support a tiered delay […]
2020 Player Profile: Dylan Dietz, North Schuylkill @DDietz_ @NSAthletics1 @nsspartansfball
August 4, 2020 | Billy Splain
Dylan dietz North Schuylkill Wr/Fs/Rb/K/P Jersey # 19 HT/WT 5’10 175 Lead team in receptions and interceptions Other sports you play Baseball Schuylkill league div 1. All league team on defense. Defensive back SCFCA North second team defense 2019 republican herald 2nd team defense Twitter @_DDietz Why do you play football? The bond and friendships […]
2020 Team Preview: The Lower Merion Aces @LowerMerionFB
August 4, 2020 | Billy Splain
Lower Merion Aces Head Coach Joe Augustine Assistant Coaches Khalil Smith, Kevin Herod, Ray Gionta, Justin Clark, Raheem Orr, Herman Hinton Key Starters Lost Mason Williams TE/DE Jaden Holder WR/DB Roger Roberts QB/DB Noah Pritchard OT/DE 2019 Season Record 0-10 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 @ Methacton (SCR) Warrior Field 10:00 am 08-28 vs. Upper Merion (0-0) […]
2020 Player Preview: Jack Chilson, Tunkhannock @chilzone18 @TunkhannockF
August 4, 2020 | Billy Splain
Jack Chilson Tunkhannock QB/DB Jersey # 7 HT/WT 6’5” 185 2400 yards 21 TDs Other sports you play Basketball, track and field Have you won any awards? WVC All-Star, All-Eastern PA (HM), Offensive Player of the Year (School) Twitter @chilzone18 Why do you play football? I play football for the 8 year old version of […]
Central Yorks Beau Pribula Will be a Nittany Lion, made announcement today @beauprib @centralyorkFB
August 3, 2020 | Billy Splain
Committed. pic.twitter.com/4iHxPEguWB — Beau Pribula (@beauprib) August 3, 2020 With that announcement, Central York quarterback Beau Pribula has declared his commitment to Penn State. In his first season as a starting quarterback for the 77 for 135 (57%) for 1,244 passing yards. He also rushed 62 times for 365 yards, averaging nearly 6 yards per […]
2020 Team Preview: The Williamsport Millionaires @CoachChuckCrews @Millionaire_FB @CoachMcCabeOL
August 3, 2020 | Billy Splain
Williamsport “Millionaires” Head CoachChuck Crews Assistant Coaches Kevin Brown, Keith McCabe, Pat Ross, Doug Thiel, Jeremy Sennett, RJ Haas, Josh Rogers, Marshall Nork, Colin Esposito, Pat Vollman, Tariq Moore, Mike Lundy, Ed Hare 2019 Season Record 3-8 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 vs. Harrisburg (SCR) STA Stadium 10:00 am 08-28 vs. Crestwood (0-0) STA Stadium 7:00 pm […]
2020 Team Preview: The Manheim Central Barons @ManheimCentral @CoachHahnMCFB
August 3, 2020 | Billy Splain
Manheim Central Barons Head Coach: Dave Hahn (26 years, 6th as HC, 57 – 10) 2017 Record: 9 – 3 Assistant Coaches: Tom Waranavage (27), Mike Williams (52), Frank Barton (35), Caleb Walton (4), Kevin Krause (37), Troy Smith (18), Tony Ferrari (2), Nick Cascarino (1), Shaun Buller (6), John Phillips (12) Offensive Scheme: […]
2020 Team Preview: The Maplewood Tigers @CoachBork53
August 3, 2020 | Billy Splain
Maplewood Tigers Head Coach Bryan Borkovich Assistant Coaches Nate Albert Robert Finkbeiner Shane Klingler Jason McPherson Harry Zurasky 2019 Season Record 10-1 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 @ Sharpsville (SCR) Sharpsville Field 10:00 am 08-28 vs. Iroquois (0-0) * Maplewood Stadium 7:00 pm 09-04 @ Northwestern (0-0) * Louis J. Rogers Field 7:00 pm 09-11 @ Saegertown (0-0) * Canon Memorial […]
2020 Team Preview: The Hempfield Black Knights @HempfieldFB @MrEagerHHS @HSDSportsScores
August 3, 2020 | Billy Splain
Hempfield Black Knights Head Coach George Eager Assistant Coaches George Eager Head Coach/Quarterbacks/Punt Coordinator John Ridinger Offensive Coordinator/ Offensive Line Jim Vieland Running backs/ Kick Return Coordinator RJ Ryan Tight Ends Tommy Walker Wide Receiver Ed Gailor Offensive Assistant Jay Ridinger Defensive Coordinator/ DBs Greg Brown Defensive Line Ralph Heister Defensive Line Edwin Heisey Inside […]
Baldwin’s Connor Lavelle makes his pledge to Lehigh @lavelle_2002 @bw_highlander
August 2, 2020 | Billy Splain
Baldwin Highlander DB Connor Lavelle made his choice. Lehigh is the place he wants to play his college ball. The speedy DB fits the mold, has the speed and talent to make an impact for the Hawks in a hurry. He made his announcement today on twitter: Committed❗️#2T1LLFLY pic.twitter.com/u1kBW6qQ5v — Connor Lavelle (@lavelle_2002) August […]
2020 Team Preview: The St. Mary’s Flying Dutchmen @SmDutchNation @coachv75 @ChrisDworek
August 2, 2020 | Billy Splain
St. Mary’s Flying Dutchmen Head Coach Chris Dworek Assistant Coaches Seth Field Jim Alegretto Mike Kunes Zach Hoy Jimmy Werner Beau Iorfido Frank Varischetti 2019 Season Record 6-5 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 @ Clearfield (SCR) Bison Stadium 10:00 am 08-28 vs. Ridgway (0-0) * Dutch County Stadium 7:00 pm 09-04 @ Bradford (0-0) * Bradford Stadium 7:00 pm […]
2020 Player Profile: Bobby Walchak, Pottsville @bobby_walchak @PAHSathletics @TideStatsMan @mcgeoy11
August 2, 2020 | Billy Splain
Bobby Walchak RB/OLB/ATH Pottsville Area High School Jersey – #3 Ht – 6’1” Wt – 205lbs. 2019 stats – 113 Tackles, 12 Sacks, 86 carries for 566 yards Other Sports: Track Twitter @bobby_walchak 1st Team All-Eastern PA Defense ATH, Pottsville Republican Rookie of the Year (Sophomore Season), All Academic Gold Team – 3Years, 2nd Team […]
2020 Player Profile: Crocifisso “Cross” Douglas, Lakeland @Crocifissodoug1 @LHSChiefs
August 2, 2020 | Billy Splain
Crocifisso “Cross” Douglas 2021 Defensive Tackle; Right Guard; Right Tackle Lakeland Jersey # : 53 Ht : 6’1 Wt : 255 2019 stats: 35 Total Tackles 24 Solo Tackles 9 TFL 1 Sack 1 Forced Fumble 1 Safety Other Sports: None All-Conference 1st Team Defense and All-Conference 1st Team Offense Twitter: @Crocifissodoug1 Why do you […]
2020 Team Preview: The Perkiomen Valley Vikings @pv_vikingfb @HunsbergerLeo
August 2, 2020 | Billy Splain
Perkiomen Valley Vikings Head Coach Rob Heist Assistant Coaches Jason Basile Matt Young Tim Connolly Andrew Miller Don Lindberger Tim Walsh (V) Jim Bildstein (V) Chris Finkbiner (V) Kevin Kehs (V) Jason Heflin (V) 2019 Season Record 7-4 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 @ Quakertown (SCR) Alumni Field 10:00 am 08-28 vs. Avon Grove (0-0) Thomas J. […]
2020 Team Preview: The CD East Panthers @cdeastfootball @McCreadyClark
August 1, 2020 | Billy Splain
CD East Panthers Head Coach Aaron Blanding Assistant Coaches Charles Appleberry Lanthus Whiteside Warren Ritter Clark McCready Andre Brown Kevin Holland Jameel Poteat Brian Lemelle Will Hines Clarence Stokes […]
WPIAL goes with “PIAA Hybrid” schedules, playoff info updated
July 31, 2020 | Billy Splain
COMPLETE STATEMENT FROM WPIAL NOTICE TO ALL SCHOOLS REGARDING CHANGES TO FALL SPORTS July 31, 2020 In light of the current situation faced by school districts, the state and the nation due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the WPIAL encourages everyone to be flexible and understanding of the fluid situation and know that the decisions made […]
WPIAL likely to change start dates for fall sports
July 30, 2020 | Billy Splain
According to a report by Chris Harlan of the Trihssn network, the WPIAL board voted unanimously Thursday to trade the traditional start dates for a new “hybrid” option offered by the PIAA. The board hoped to give schools added flexibility as they transition back to classes under covid-19 conditions, WPIAL executive director Amy Scheuneman told […]
