October 2019
Healthy BEA rolls over Huntingdon (Jodon Gallery Included)
October 7, 2019 | Billy Splain
WINGATE – For the first time since opening day Bald Eagle Area had all of its offensive weapons available and it put them to good use as the Eagles rolled over visiting Huntingdon on Homecoming night at Alumni Stadium. Quarterback Jaden Jones, who went down with a shoulder injury in Week 3, was back after […]
Back and forth battle ends in last second win for the Bulldogs as they defeat the Lions 24-21.
October 7, 2019 | Billy Splain
Written by: MATTHEW LEVENSON on Saturday, October 5th, 2019(associate writer Jalynn Falk) <span style=”font-weight: 400;”>The buildup for the highly anticipated matchup against the New Brighton Lions and Freedom Bulldogs Friday night certainly lived up to its hype. Bulldog Stadium was packed with an estimated 3,000 people in attendance and many watching from outside of the gates. The […]
Devils work through injuries to overwhelm West Branch
October 7, 2019 | Billy Splain
Travis Luensmann, Sports Writer October 7, 2019 Nick Plank was a different animal in the Blue Devil’s 50-14 stomping of West Branch Friday at Memorial Stadium. The 5-foot-11, 190-pound junior rushed for 239 yards on 13 carries while adding 3 touchdowns for the Mighty Blue. Plank also roughed up the Warriors on the defensive side, […]
Superman Syster: Red Dragons Carried to Win by Junior Running Back’s 5 Touchdowns @PLRedDragons
October 5, 2019 | Billy Splain
Written by: Luke Rainey on Saturday, October 5th, 2019 When a team-leading player nearly doubles his season touchdown total during a game in Week 6, it is obvious that he had a night to remember. Josh Syster was certainly not an exception against the Penns Manor Comets. Throughout the Purchase Line Red Dragons’ matchup against their rival […]
Big Plays by Edwards and Green send Harrisburg back to the Drawing Board @SCoachLintal @HBGCougar_FBall (Gallery)
October 5, 2019 | Billy Splain
Photos Caleb Robert October 4th Friday night lights returned to State College as State High played a physical Harrisburg team. Despite all this physicality State High still managed to find a win 21-6. “We don’t beat those guys a lot and it’s really big for us to win. We’re really improving as a team […]
Healthy BEA rolls over Huntingdon (Jodon Gallery Included)
October 5, 2019 | Billy Splain
WINGATE – For the first time since opening day Bald Eagle Area had all of its offensive weapons available and it put them to good use as the Eagles rolled over visiting Huntingdon on Homecoming night at Alumni Stadium. Quarterback Jaden Jones, who went down with a shoulder injury in Week 3, was back after […]
UPDATED: PHAC threatens to punish SCA for playing Wyoming Area, game tentatively cancelled
October 2, 2019 | Billy Splain
In what was supposed to be a premiere matchup across the state when Southern Columbia traveled to Wyoming Area, the scheduled game may not be played now. The state’s No. 1 ranked Tigers in 2A, and the 7th ranked Warriors in 3A, are both all for playing the game. They both are excited for the […]
Great PA Teams STEELTON-HIGHSPIRE 1978 @AndrewErby @RollerAthletics
October 2, 2019 | Billy Splain
We are pleased to begin a series, Great PA Teams, by the great Hal Wilson, a long time contributor to PA High School Football. Hal has written many stories in the past for PAFootballNews dating back to our print days. Great PA Teams STEELTON – HIGHSPIRE 1978 Several small high schools in Pennsylvania have reached […]
PFN Statewide Rankings Oct 1 2019 edition
October 1, 2019 | Billy Splain
10-1-2019 PFN Rankings 10-1 PFN Class 6A Rankings Dist Record PVS rnk 1 St. Josephs Prep 12 2-2 1 2 Manheim twp 3 6-0 2 3 State College 6 6-0 3 4 Downingtown West 1 6-0 6 5 McDowell 10 6-0 8 6 North Allegheny 7 6-0 10 7 PCC 7 5-1 8 La Salle […]
PFN PRESENTS: The STATE of PAFOOTBALL Live from Champs Sports Grill Altoona
October 1, 2019 | Billy Splain
LET’S DO IT! PFN PRESENTS: The STATE of PAFOOTBALL! TONIGHT LIVE FROM CHAMPS IN ALTOONA Phil Cmor will cohost and he’s got something on his mind to share! Join us live at Champs, get some dinner or watch online: Tenth person to come tell us they saw the announcement online wins a $25 Champs gift […]
Keystone Club: Week Five 2019 SPECIAL TEAM 9-26 thru 9-30
October 1, 2019 | 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 Special Teams Performances […]
Keystone Club: Week Five 2019 DEFENSIVE STARS 9-26 thru 9-30
October 1, 2019 | 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 # […]
Keystone Club: Week Five 2019 OFFENSIVE STARS 9-26 thru 9-30
October 1, 2019 | 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 Yards […]
Fleetwoods historic run crashes into a strong Wyomissing team, ends with 35-7 loss (GALLERY) @WyoFootball @FWTigers
September 29, 2019 | Billy Splain
It was an historic run. The Fleetwood Tigers had gone 5-0 for the first time in program history with a very strong, 5-0 Wyomissing team storming in to town to play before an absolutely packed house. Unfortunately for the fans the Spartans weren’t the only thing heading to town for homecoming. By the end of […]
Central Dauphin survives last second gasp, takes down Harrisburg @CDRamsFootball @HBGCougar_FBall
September 28, 2019 | Billy Splain
With just 17 seconds left on the clock, Harrisburg quarterback Nicari Williams dropped back, scrambled and threw hit Kyrell Williams over the middle. He cut left headed for the sideline and as he scrambled for the sidelines the siren to end the game went off. He was eventually brought down at the 3 yard line. […]
State Highs weapons prove to much for Central Dauphin East @CDEastHigh @SCoachLintal
September 28, 2019 | Billy Splain
Isiah Edwards on a shifty run Friday September 27th State College Area High School played a fast Central Dauphin East team. State High managed to contain stud players such as Bryce Baker almost all game. State High wins 48-7. State High was ready to go with the return of senior linebacker Kyle Domico, Kyle […]
Bellefonte overcomes mistakes, hands Clearfield it’s first loss of the season. @RollOnRaiders @clearfieldbison
September 28, 2019 | Billy Splain
Having just took the lead after an electrifying 85 yard touchdown run by CJ funk, and an interception by Mason Gray to give Bellefonte the ball at their 39, the red Raiders committed two straight penalties, The second of which negated A 54 yard flea flicker pass from Ethan Rossman to Funk. Unfortunately once […]
Cathedral Prep throws Fort Hill its first loss to PA team since 1991 @PrepVilla @PrepRamblers @cpmisch87
September 27, 2019 | Billy Splain
Jaelen Carson had 175 yards receiving and scored four touchdowns. Hollidaysburg, USO, Serra Catholic, Westinghouse, Clearfield, Chestnut Ridge, Carrick, Central, Perry, Taylor Allderdice, Bishop O’Reilly. Led by quarterback Collin Johnson, who threw for 6 TDS tying the record by Billy Fessler against McDowell in 2013 and Damion Terry against Central Tech in 2012, the Ramblers […]
Mid Season Review: What’s going on in District 4?
September 26, 2019 | Billy Splain
Let’s take a look at District 4 after five games have been played: Ok, where should we start? Just kidding, have you heard? Southern Columbia is a good team. With four players committed to Big Ten teams (Garcia/Haladay-Michigan, Zachman-Wisconsin, Fleming-OSU) and Max Tillett being courted by several D1 schools, this edition of the Tigers […]
What’s happening in District 5 & 6: Mid Season review
September 26, 2019 | Billy Splain
Let’s take a look at Districts 5 & 6 at the midway point of the season: We’ll start off with Centre County teams where Penns Valley and Bellefonte records just keep falling. Rams QB Aaron Tobias woke up Sunday morning as the states leading passer with over 1,600 yards through the air and 20 tds. […]
ProfessorBriggs.com Week Six Mercer County Football Previews
September 26, 2019 | Billy Splain
ProfessorBriggs.com (Click link above to visit his site and read more about D10 teams) (Statistical Information Courtesy of Professor Briggs’ archives, The Herald and Erie Times-News) WEEK SIX FOOTBALL PREVIEWS League play returns in full force Friday night as 11 of the area’s 12 teams will play region games. Seven games comprise this week’s schedule, […]
District 3 Mid Season Report
September 26, 2019 | Billy Splain
Welcome to the weekly District 3 report. Let’s get right to the highlights of the season thus far! As of now there is a whopping 12 undefeated teams sitting at 5-0 but that’ll all change this weekend. Fleetwood takes on Wyomissing, Warwick takes on Cedar Crest and Wilson hosts Manheim Township in three battles of […]
State College will face Cumberland Valley in Beaver Stadium Noon Kick Time @CVSDeagles @SCoachLintal
September 25, 2019 | Billy Splain
It wasn’t too long ago Eric Thomas broke the news that Penn State was in discussions with teams to play a high school game at Beaver Stadium sometime this year. Well, it’s now official. The Little Lions will host Cumberland Valley in the first Beaver Stadium Classic on Saturday, October 26. Kickoff will be at […]
Will’s Southeastern PA Weekly Round Week of Sept 25
September 25, 2019 | Billy Splain
Hello and welcome to Will’s Southeastern PA Weekly Round up. Each and every week throughout the season I will be providing notes and observations from District 1 and 12 if you have anything that you believe to be noteworthy please feel to email at umpirewillie100@gmail or on twitter @WilliePAFN West Chester Henderson Assistant coach Mark […]
