July 2020
PIAA PUNCHES FORWARD via Keith Groller, Morning Call @KeithGroller
July 16, 2020 | Billy Splain
Despite a flurry of college leagues canceling fall sports and rising numbers of cases of COVID-19 in certain sections of Pennsylvania, the PIAA announced on Wednesday that it hasn’t changed the schedule for the start of its fall sports seasons. “With the climate we have now, we don’t feel we have to [make a change], […]
2020 Team Preview: The Octorara Braves @octathletics @OctStudent
July 16, 2020 | Billy Splain
Octorara Braves Head Coach Jed King Assistant Coaches Jed King – Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator; Mike Trainor – Defensive Coordinator, Running Backs; Ed Smith – Wide Receivers, Defensive Backs; Matt Livingood – Offensive Line; Matt Harper – Defensive Line; Greg Wood – Offensive/Defensive Line 2019 Season Record 2-8 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 […]
2020 Team Preview: The Minersville Area Battlin’ Miners
July 16, 2020 | Billy Splain
Minersville Area Battlin’ Miners Head Coach Justin Frantz Assistant Coaches Jeff Polinsky, Scott Schwalm, Chad Marquardt, Matt Hirsch, Joe Liptok, Scott Yagielniskie, Dan Hopkins, Mike Litwak, Steve Smulley, Jeff Tobin, Dylan Reber, Brett Polinsky, Gino Yourey, Dave King 2019 Season Record 5-5 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 @ Northern Lebanon (SCR) 10:00 am 08-28 vs. Tri-Valley (0-0) […]
Statement from PIAA on Fall season
July 15, 2020 | Billy Splain
During today’s PIAA board meeting, Executive Director Dr. Robert Lombardi said the “PIAA will stay with the status quo for fall sports and the plan is to move forward to begin heat acclimation on Aug. 10 with practices starting Aug. 17. It was the consensus of the (strategic planning) committee to stay the course. Should […]
Penncrest Lions @penncrestad @PenncrestGrid @PenncrestDawg @PHSLionsFBCoach
July 15, 2020 | Billy Splain
Penncrest Lions Head Coach Ryan Smith Assistant Coaches Rick Larkin, Paul Graham, Nate Much, Dylan Croissette, Brandon Dennis 2019 Season Record 3-8 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 vs. Chichester (SCR) Louis Scott Field 9:30 am 08-28 vs. Sun Valley (0-0) Louis Scott Field 7:00 pm 09-04 @ Lower Merion (0-0) * Harriton High School 7:00 pm 09-11 @ Garnet Valley (0-0) […]
2020 Player Profile: Jordan Ford, Richland @JordanFord1012 @rhsfootball @coachbaileyFB
July 15, 2020 | Billy Splain
Jordan Ford 2021 Richland High School TE,OLB Jersey # 19 Ht 6’2” Wt 230 Twitter @JordanFord1012 2019 stats: Offense: 9 catches for 181 yds and 3TDs , 8 | carries for 45 yds Defense 21 Solo tackles 34 total … 1 Sack … 1 INT … 1 Fumble Recovery Other Sports: Basketball and Baseball […]
2020 Team Preview: The Pope John Paul II Golden Panthers @goldenpantherFB @PSPN_Official
July 15, 2020 | Billy Splain
Pope John Paul II HS- Golden Panthers Head Coach Rory Graver Assistant Coaches Tony Yerger Mike Cianciulli Tyler Yaculak Matt Bildstein Adam Beach Jon Traywick Ryan Brennan Jared Johns-Lupold Bill Baker 2019 Season Record 10-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 @ Bonner-Prendie (SCR) 11:00 am 08-29 @ Archbishop Carroll (0-0) Consohocken A Field 6:00 pm 09-04 @ New […]
2020 Player Profile: Isaiah “Zuke” Smith, Kane Area @zuke1428 @coachsilfies
July 15, 2020 | Billy Splain
Isaiah “Zuke” Smith 2021 Kane Area QB Jersey # 14 Ht 6’6” Wt 185 Twitter: @zuke1428 Other Sports: basketball, baseball, track Any awards you’ve won: Varsity Boys Basketball: 2017 Rookie of the Year, 2019 Holiday Tournament Most Valuable Defensive Player, 2020 Defensive Player of the Year Why do you play football? I play football because […]
2020 Team Preview: The Annville-Cleona Dutchmen @AnnvilleCleona @coach_gingrich @AC_CoachHeckard
July 15, 2020 | Billy Splain
Annville-Cleona Head Coach Matt Gingrich Assistant Coaches Joe Heckard, Greg Keener, Mike Miller, Nick Stauffer, Cody Dodson, Jonathan Lum, Nate Myers 2019 Season Record 7-5 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 @ Kutztown (SCR) 6:00 pm 08-28 @ Schuylkill Valley (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-03 vs. Fleetwood (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-11 vs. Littlestown (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-18 @ Donegal (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-25 vs. Lancaster […]
2020 Team Preview: The Frazier Commodores @FrazierFootball
July 15, 2020 | Billy Splain
Frazier Commodores Head Coach Greg Boggs Assistant Coaches Jake Girvin Josh Miller Kenny Polling Rob Acklin Key Starters Lost Cole Davies OLB 2019 Season Record 3-7 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 vs. Jefferson-Morgan (SCR) 10:00 am 08-28 vs. Bishop Canevin (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-04 vs. Brentwood (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-11 @ Bentworth (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-18 vs. Ligonier Valley (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-25 […]
2020 Team Preview: The Claysburg-Kimmel Bulldogs @MBilchak7 @football_ck
July 15, 2020 | Billy Splain
Claysburg-Kimmel Bulldogs Head Coach Matthew Bilchak Assistant Coaches Jim Clancy Joe Kennedy Kyle Nale Reid Walter Key Starters Lost Seth Musselman Kobe Harr Isaac Kerr Zach Claycomb Connor Oakes Levi Brown Cade Keithley Kadin Hileman 2019 Season Record 8-4 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 @ Shade (SCR) Panther Stadium 10:00 am 08-28 vs. Glendale (0-0) * 7:00 […]
2020 Team Preview: The Blackhawk Cougars @BHCougars
July 14, 2020 | Billy Splain
Blackhawk Cougars Head Coach Zack Hayward Assistant Coaches Ryan Levinger, Dom Henderson, Jordan Lyles, Mike Rittleman, Paul Mann, Pat Feeley, Lou Wolber, Guy Martini, Jeremy Martini 2019 Season Record 7-4 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 vs. Butler (SCR) 10:00 am 08-28 @ Beaver Falls (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-04 @ Hopewell (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-11 vs. North Catholic (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-18 […]
2020 Player Profile: Jaden Keating, Upper St Clair @KeatingJaden @USCstats
July 14, 2020 | Billy Splain
Jaden Keating 2021 Upper St Clair High school Safety/Running Back Jersey- 22(5) next year Ht- 6’0” Wt- 190 2019 stats- 71 tackles, 2 TFL 307 rushing yards 5 TD’s Other sports- Wrestling Twitter @KeatingJaden Why do you play football? I love the sport, playing football has changed my life for the better. I […]
Pine-Richland lineman Miguel Jackson selects Liberty U for his college destination @_mjjacks @PRRamsFootball
July 14, 2020 | Billy Splain
His recruitment complete, Pine-Richland lineman Miguel Jackson can now concentrate on his 2020 senior season. He’s the second Ram to commit to the Flames program. Earlier this year Harrison Hayes committed to the Flames as well. The 6-2, 240 Jackson had over 20 offers with the likes of Akron, Bowling Green, Central Michigan, Army, Ball […]
2020 Team Preview: The Haverford School Fords @FordsFootball
July 14, 2020 | Billy Splain
The Haverford Fords Head Coach Brian Martin Assistant Coaches Don Richardson, Chris DiBello, Roy-al Edwards, Greg Isdaner, Lou Hampton, Kevin Carter 2019 Season Record 6-4 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-28 @ Academy of the New Church (0-0) 5:00 pm 09-04 vs. Upper Darby (0-0) 4:00 pm 09-12 vs. Archbishop Carroll (0-0) 1:00 pm 09-18 @ Northeast (0-0) 7:00 pm 10-17 vs. Springside […]
2020 Team Preview: The Neshaminy Redskins @NeshaminySkins
July 14, 2020 | Billy Splain
Neshaminy Redskins Head Coach Steven Wilmot Assistant Coaches Jay Weidenbaugh, Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs; Neil French, Co-Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers; Charlie Marterella, Wide Receivers; David Ferrara, Outside Linebackers; Kevin Kelly, Quarterbacks/Running Backs; Ryan Katona, Offensive Line; Ed Mitchem, Defensive Line; T om Coates, Defensive Line; Ray Kelly, Administrative and Offensive Assistant; Ed Place, Defensive Assistant; Chuck Lumio, Speed […]
2020 Team Preview: The Reynolds Raiders @JordanDeCarmen @ToyCole @MitchMason03
July 14, 2020 | Billy Splain
Reynolds Raiders Head Coach Joshua Mull Assistant Coaches Matt Dietrich, Anthony Masterofrancesco, Josh Wilkinson, Brad Stoyer, John Tofani, Zack Johnson, Justin Wolfe Key Starters Lost QB/LB- Bryce McCloskey, RB/SS- Sean O’Hara, OT/DT- Evan Miller, WR/FS- Zander Winkle, C/MLB- Dominic Bertolasio 2019 Season Record 7-4 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 vs. Franklin (SCR) Reynolds HS Football […]
2020 Team Preview: The Ephrata Mounts @VarsityMountsFB @GoMounts @krismiller1022 @EphrataHighSS @EphrataGridiron
July 14, 2020 | Billy Splain
Ephrata Mountaineers Head Coach Kris Miller Assistant Coaches Clint Surgeoner, Jeremy Franck, Brendan Riley, Josh Clair, Dr. Lenny Harding, Jason Vollersten, Kyle Gesswein, Pat Ross 2019 Season Record 6-4 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 vs. Cocalico (SCR) 10:00 am 08-28 @ Muhlenberg (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-04 vs. Palmyra (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-11 @ Warwick (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-18 vs. Eastern Lebanon County (0-0) […]
2020 Team Preview: The Shade Panthers @ShadePanthers
July 13, 2020 | Billy Splain
Shade Panthers Head Coach Don Fyfe Assistant Coaches Luke Mihelcic, Bob Chizmar, Cory Crognale, Chase Kiser 2019 Season Record 5-6 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 vs. Claysburg-Kimmel (SCR) Panther Stadium 10:00 am 08-28 @ North Star (0-0) * War Memorial Sports Complex 7:00 pm 09-04 vs. Ferndale (0-0) * Panther Stadium 7:00 pm 09-11 @ Berlin-Brothersvalley (0-0) * Snyder Sports Complex 7:00 […]
2020 Team Preview: The Bishop Canevin Crusaders @CrusadersFball @BishopCanevinAT @crusaderathdept
July 13, 2020 | Billy Splain
Bishop Canevin Crusaders Head Coach Richard Johnson Assistant Coaches Steve Nesmith, Andrew Baker, Devin Owens, Javon Hines, Kenny Thompson, Gary Coniglio Key Starters Lost AJ Cirilli 2019 Season Record 1-9 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 Monessen (SCR) 10:00 am 08-28 Frazier (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-05 Carlynton (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-11 Northgate (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-19 Springdale (0-0) * […]
2020 Team Preview: The Lackawanna Trail Lions @LackawannaSD @robert_schirg @r_melnikoff
July 13, 2020 | Billy Splain
Lackawanna Trail Lions Head Coach Steve Jervis Assistant Coaches Jim Becchetti, Jeff Stage, Chad Gibbs, Matt Landseidel, Colin Golden, Steve Jervis, Sr, Tim Ronchi, Ben Simmons, Vince Kalinoski Key Starters Lost Mark Dunckle, Nico Berrios, Richard Rodenbach, Josh Brown, Jeffrey Resto, Miguel Ella 2019 Season Record 10-4 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 Scranton (SCR) […]
Wissahickon Trojans @WissFootball @WissAthletics @CoachBFleming
July 13, 2020 | Billy Splain
Wissahickon Trojans Head Coach Bruce Fleming Assistant Coaches Pete O’Connor, John Flanigan, Will Crawford, Bryan Haire, Jamil Farrar, Sr., Jamil Farrar, Jr., Brandon Gilliard, Vince Yasenchek, Mike Borkowski, Jim Wick, Steve Aubertin, Varney Dassin 2019 Season Record 2-8 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 Frankford (SCR) 10:00 am 08-28 Upper Dublin (0-0) * Upper Dublin Stadium […]
2020 Player Profile: Nicolas Domico – Clearfield @domiconicolas @Bison__Football @coachjanocko
July 12, 2020 | Billy Splain
Nicholas Domico 2021 Clearfield Area High School Inside Linebacker, Tight End Jersey #16 Ht 6’2 Wt 210 twitter @domiconicolas Other Sports: Wrestling and baseball 2019 stats 84 Solo tackles, 1 interception, 3 fumble recoveries, 4 pass deflections, 1 defensive touchdown, 15 receptions, 195 receiving yards, ad 3 receiving touchdowns. First-Team Mountain Conference Linebacker, Second-Team Mountain […]
2020 Team Preview: The Indiana Indians @indiana_indians
July 12, 2020 | Billy Splain
Indiana Indians Head Coach Brandon Overdorff Assistant Coaches Bill Waryck, Scott Mossgrove, Mike Boiano, Mike Weaver, Don Hanni Key Starters Lost Malik Turner, Justin Raible, Nick Hilliard 2019 Season Record 1-9 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 Mount Pleasant (SCR) 10:00 am 08-28 Ligonier Valley (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-04 Burrell (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-11 Derry (0-0) 7:00 pm […]
2020 Team Preview: The Northern Cambria Colts @NCColtsFootball @SamShutty
July 12, 2020 | Billy Splain
Northern Cambria Colts Head Coach Sam Shutty Assistant Coaches Joe Wagner Tom Williams Derek Bearer Seth Bearer Chuck Kassick Key Starters Lost Adam Kopera Joe Wagner Joe Rezk Zach Daisley Jordan Wise 2019 Season Record 4-7 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 North Star (SCR) War Memorial Sports Complex 10:00 am 08-28 Purchase Line (0-0) * […]
