June 2020
Now that schools have the green light for athletics, what do they need to do? What does a set of guidelines look like?
June 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
It’s what everyone in the Covid 19 era sports world has been waiting for since March, when the Governor of Pennsylvania in essence shut down high school sports, ending many a high school athletic career early and sending shock waves through the high school sports world. Players and coaches alike have been waiting, mostly impatiently, […]
IMPORTANT UPDATE: HS Sports may begin
June 10, 2020 | Billy Splain
***UPDATE*** COVID-19 Guidance for Sports Per PIAA Executive Director Bob Lombardi: School athletic programs should be following the standard PIAA guidelines, as well as the below listed guidelines, as to what you are permitted to do with your team at this time of the year. Pre-K to 12 School Sports Pre-K to 12 (PK-12) school […]
OPEN DATES: DELAWARE VALLEY @dvwarriorfb
June 10, 2020 | Billy Splain
Delaware Valley has an opening for the week zero slot, Aug 28 of this year. 6A club in central eastern PA if interested contact Head Coach OlsommerK@dvsd.org
2020 Player Profiles: Isaiah Rogers, DT, Academy Park @APKZae55 @AParkFootball
June 3, 2020 | Billy Splain
Isaiah Rogers, Class of 2021, DT, Academy Park 6-3, 290 2019 stats 1 fumble recovery 14 games played 44 solo tackles 78 total tackles 5.6 tackles per game 3.5 Sacks 1 TD Any awards you’ve won: All state All delco Best defense line player award at school Hardest hitter award at my school 2018: 1st […]
2020 PFN Team Previews: The United Lions
June 2, 2020 | Billy Splain
Last year the Lions were hit hard by numbers and injuries. An already thin team, injuries reduced Kevin Marabito’s roster to a size that he and school officials felt posed a danger to the health of players not yet ready for varsity play. The Lions were forced to cancel several games. Head Coach Kevin Marabito […]
Anchors Away for Canon Mac lineman Connor McMahon. Midshipmen land prize WPIAL recruit @ConnorMcMahon94 @BigMacsFootball
May 28, 2020 | Billy Splain
Connor McMahon’s recruitment saw a flurry of offers come in a short time. He announced his first offer on April 1, it being from Penn University. Just sixty short days later, he ended his recruitment in a big way, and it’s always a pleasure to announce these, by committing to the Naval Academy. The 6-4, […]
PIAA clarifies statement on when all high school sports can restart
May 28, 2020 | Billy Splain
Last Wednesday during the PIAA Board of Directors meeting, the board voted to allow districts to resume their sports programs once the county in which they reside is moved to Governor Wolfs planned “green phase” of the Covid 19 recovery phase. ( https://pafootballnews.com/news/piaa-discusses-what-the-return-to-fall-sports-might-look-like-and-how-we-get-there/) Since then, some confusion has arisen as to when schools would be […]
Bishop Guilfoyle team captain Jorden McClure graduates in special ceremony with President Trump
May 24, 2020 | Billy Splain
Here we go!!! @BGMarauderFball takes the field pic.twitter.com/TRaYeH1Kvv — Pa Football News (@PaFootballNews) December 5, 2019 Jorden McClure leads his team onto the field at Hershey for the State Championship If you’ve ever been to a Bishop Guilfoyle football game, there’s no doubt you’ve seen their team captain, Jorden McClure, who for the last 10 […]
La Salle defensive end Paul Jennings puts his recruitment in the bag, commits to the Penn Quakers @paul7jennings @LaSalle_Sports
May 23, 2020 | Billy Splain
Standing 6-4, 240 pounds, La Salle defensive end Paul Jennings has seen enough on the recruiting trail. With offers from the likes of Yale, Bucknell and Cornell he was guaranteed a great education. But ultimately it came down the combination of academics and athletics. Earlier today Jennings announced on twitter that he’ll be joining the […]
All Star Game Updates: Save an Eye Game cancelled, Varischetti Game Postponed, Dream Game & Big 30 a “go” so far
May 22, 2020 | Billy Splain
As of RIGHT THIS MOMENT, we WILL have football this summer!!! A few All Star game updates: “The 82nd Annual Erie Lions Club Save an Eye High football game is scheduled for July 17th 2020 at Erie Veterans Memorial Stadium. At this time the game Day committee is continuing planning for this historic game. […]
@WarwickFB Standout Caleb Schmitz makes his choice, will head to the Cincinnati Bearcats after senior season @Cschmitz34
May 22, 2020 | Billy Splain
The Warwick football program is no stranger to FBS recruits. Nolan Rucci was a recent highly recruited player who ended up at Wisconsin. His younger brother Nolan has a lot of attention, but today its DB/WR Caleb Schmitz who garners the D1 attention. Schmitz had a very good junior season, hauling in nearly 1000 yards […]
Open Dates: Week Zero Athens @AthensFootball
May 22, 2020 | Billy Splain
Athens Has a Week zero opening. home (preferably) Contact AD JB Sullivan, 607-637-2128, or head coach Jack Young, 607-738-6929
Allentown Central Catholic QB Matt Rauscher tells us about him decision to commit to Lehigh University @mattrauscher @acchs_football
May 21, 2020 | Billy Splain
On Monday night, the Hawks of Lehigh “got better”. Allentown Central Catholic quarterback Matt Rauscher announced his intentions to attend and play football for Lehigh University. The 6’2″ 200 pound incoming senior threw for just 8 yards shy of 2,000 yards and ran for another 500, collecting 28 touchdowns in his senior season. Committed. […]
PIAA discusses what the return to fall sports might look like and how we get there.
May 20, 2020 | Billy Splain
It was a marathon five and one half hour meeting, but eventually talks turned to what many wanted to hear: what’s going to happen to fall sports? With the COVID 19 restrictions in place, there can currently be no contact between players and their coaches until July 1 as directed by the office of the […]
TJ Linebacker Preston Zandier commits to Youngstown St. @prestonzandier @TJHSJaguars
May 16, 2020 | Billy Splain
It only took one offer for TJ linebacker Preston Zandier to make his college choice. That offer came from Youngstown State. “I just felt it was the right time for me and I did not want to have to stress over my decision during my senior season” said the talented linebacker. He made that choice official […]
Zaire “the Horse” McLaurin wants to be a Chippewa. He sealed that deal today with his commitment @coachEClark @ZaireMcLaurin
May 16, 2020 | Billy Splain
The “Horse” is a nickname given to Zaire McLaurin by one of the current Northeast Vikings coaches, Coach Kevin, back when he had him in little league according to Vikings Head Coach Eric Clark. “”Horse” is an extremely hard worker. First in the gym and last to leave. A born leader. We can count on […]
With future of fall sports being questioned, many rumors are flying around. Will they start on time?
May 15, 2020 | Billy Splain
OLSH and Westinghouse played the first game of the season last year at the WesternPA vs Everyone showcase at the Wolvarena on August 24. This year OLSH will face Perry Academy to start the 2020 football season for Pennsylvania, but will that game happen? Spring sports were cancelled all around the country due to […]
Great PA Teams: Allentown 1944 @WilliamAllenFB @TheCanary_WAHS
May 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
1944 Allentown Canaries – Front row -1. to r. – John Hipple, Fred Shankweiler, Glen Thomas, Bob Bossons, Joe Augustine, Chester Gierulla, Bill Wanish. Second row -1. to r. – Ernie Abraham, Ralph Walters, Frank Fischl, Bobby Kurtz, Bill Flamish, Harry Hartman. Third row – includes Wesley Farmer – Fourth row – […]
2020 Team Preview: The Southern Columbia Tigers @SoCoTigerSports
May 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Southern Columbia Head Coach Jim Roth Assistant Coaches Andy Mills, Mike Joihnston, Roger Nunkester, Andy Helwig, Brandon Traugh, Al Cihocki, John Marks, Alex Carawan 2019 Season Record 16-0 2A State Champions 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-05 @ Berwick (SCR) Crispin Field 10:00 am 09-18 vs. Bloomsburg (0-0) * Tiger Stadium 7:00 pm 09-25 @ Warrior Run (0-0) * 7:00 […]
Lakeland TE chooses Maryland, makes that commitment official. @CjDippre @LHSChiefs
May 10, 2020 | Billy Splain
Lakeland TE CJ Dippre had plenty of offers to choose from, and he was looking forward to the summer camp tour to increase those choices. Bowling Green, Boston College, Kent St, Akron, Uconn, Virginia, Temple and more offered the talented Lakeland tight end. Then came the lockdowns of Covid-19. Schools shut down, college campuses closed […]
2020 Team Preview: The Bellefonte Red Raiders @ShanonManning16 @ConferAnthony @JDBesch54
May 8, 2020 | Billy Splain
Bellefonte Red Raiders Head Coach Shannon Manning Assistant Coaches Terry Bumgardner-DC Shawn Hale-OC Tony Confer- OL/DL Steve Kutches-RB/LB Todd West-Receivers/LB 2019 Season Record 9-3 2020 Tentative Schedule (changes will likely be made, check back) DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-11 @ Tyrone (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-18 vs. Central (0-0) * Rogers Stadium 7:00 pm 09-25 @ Clearfield (0-0) * Bison Stadium […]
2020 Team Preview: The Valley View Cougars @VVCougars
May 8, 2020 | Billy Splain
Valley View Cougars Head Coach George Howanitz Assistant Coaches Scot Wasilchak Anthony Mengoni Christian Reese Will Rebar Josh Lupini JR Refice Corey Mitchko Bill Cawley Mike Barrett Robert Nolan Nick Rodio Anthony Kinney John Rebar Tyler Kapinus EJ Sumsky 2019 Season Record 11-2 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 10-02 @ Delaware Valley (0-0) Warrior Stadium 7:00 […]
2020 Team Preview: The Westmont Hilltop Hilltoppers @WestySports
May 8, 2020 | Billy Splain
Westmont Hilltop Hilltoppers Head Coach Pat Barron Assistant Coaches Rick DelSignore, Joe Bulas, Tom Marshall, John Barron, Tim Harrigan, Shawn Davis, Scott Pyshnik, Brian Bulas 2019 Season Record 8-4 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 vs. Tyrone (SCR) 10:00 am 08-29 vs. Penn Cambria (0-0) * 1:00 pm 09-04 @ Richland (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-12 vs. Somerset (0-0) * 1:00 pm […]
2020 Team Preview: The Meyersdale Red Raiders @MdaleFootball
May 8, 2020 | Billy Splain
Meyersdale Red Raiders Head Coach Ryan Donaldson Assistant Coaches Andy Stahl Jerry Donaldson Barry Rowland Bobby Hartman Buddy Howsare Keith Walker Cody Stewart Jim Henry 2019 Season Record 9-2 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 @ Everett (SCR) Everett HS Athletic Field 10:00 am 08-28 @ Berlin-Brothersvalley (0-0) * Snyder Sports Complex 7:00 pm 09-04 vs. Portage (0-0) * Meyersdale […]
2020 Team Preview: The Penns Manor Comets (D6) @Connor_Keith7
May 8, 2020 | Billy Splain
Penns Manor Comets Head Coach Bill Packer Assistant Coaches Eric Misko Bob Paronish Aaron Packer Bob Packer Brad Packer Carson Rhea Lee Kuzemchak James Harvey Chad Kuzemchak Zac Johnston Jeremey Hill Andrew Packer 2019 Season Record 3-8 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-04 vs. Marion Center (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-11 @ Blairsville (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-18 […]
