September 2019
Doc Masse District 4: By the Numbers
September 20, 2019 | Billy Splain
District 4 Leaders Quarterbacks 36 passes needed to qualify (Rating based on NCAA passing efficiency computation) att com yds td int rating Riley Dan 77 50 862 10 1 199.2 L Lorson SW 46 30 412 7 0 186.3 Ayres Troy 40 25 398 4 1 174.1 Shearer Mtv 36 21 319 4 2 160.6 […]
ProfessorBriggs.com: WEEK FIVE FOOTBALL PREVIEWS
September 19, 2019 | Billy Splain
ProfessorBriggs.com (Statistical Information Courtesy of Professor Briggs’ archives, The Herald and Erie Times-News) WEEK FIVE FOOTBALL PREVIEWS The midpoint of the 2019 regular season features a mixed bag of games on the Week Five calendar. There is one league game, two games between undefeated teams, one game between winless teams, two all-local matchups between longtime […]
Richland’s Burke will join former teammate Instone at New Hampshire @calebb_12 @rhsfootball
September 18, 2019 | Billy Splain
At a combine this summer I had the pleasure of meeting many college coaches. I remember a brief conversation with one of them: “See anyone you like here? Yeah, we really like the Burke kid a lot”. The feeling must have been mutual because on Monday Richland wide receiver Caleb Burke committed to that coaches […]
Thomas Hartnett chooses Dartmouth @ThomasHartnet12 @PCC_FOOTBALL
September 18, 2019 | Billy Splain
Every year it seems there’s a team in PA that has a line we all believe will dominate play throughout the season. This years edition belongs to Pittsburgh Central Catholic. Loaded with players who have long lists of D1 offers, the Vikings lines on both sides of the ball are attracting the attention deserved. Earlier […]
PFN Statewide Rankings Sept 17 2019 edition
September 17, 2019 | Billy Splain
September 10, 2019 PFN Rankings 9-16 PFN Class 6A Rankings Dist Record PVS rnk 1 St. Josephs Prep 12 1-2 1 2 Manheim twp 3 4-0 2 3 State College 6 4-0 3 4 La Salle 12 4-0 4 5 Pine Richland 7 4-0 6 6 Downingtown West 1 4-0 7 7 Harrisburg 3 3-1 […]
Keystone Club: Week Three 2019 OFFENSIVE STARS
September 17, 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 All-Purpose […]
Keystone Club: Week Three 2019 DEFENSIVE STARS
September 17, 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 # Tackles […]
Keystone Club: Week Three 2019 SPECIAL TEAM STARS
September 17, 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 yards […]
PFN Presents: The STATE of PA Football, Sept 17, 2019
September 17, 2019 | Billy Splain
Join us at Champs or tune in online as we discussed what happened, what might happen, who had big games and who needs to pick it up. We’ll talk records, milestones and match ups on: PFN Presents: The STATE of PA Football! Live From Champs Sports Grill N Atherton St, State College Be present to […]
Open Dates: Penns Valley
September 15, 2019 | Billy Splain
Penns Valley is looking for a week zero (August 28, 2020 and August 27, 2021) and week 5 (October 2, 2020 and October 1, 2021) opponent for football in the next cycle. Penns Valley is a AA football school located just on the other side of Mt. Nittany from Penn State. If you are interested, […]
NAZARETH MAKES A STATEMATE IN KEY EPC WIN OVER FREEDOM
September 14, 2019 | Billy Splain
BETHLEHEM- In a battle of the two top quarterbacks in the EPC Friday night at BASD Stadium, Nazareth’s Andrew Harris outdueled Freedom’s signal caller Jared Jenkins to lead the Blue Eagles to a 35-33 decision over the Patriots before a lage contingent of fans who made it out on a cool crisp night in the […]
TYRONE RALLIES TO DEFEAT P-O
September 14, 2019 | Billy Splain
September 14, 2019 Kerry Naylor Football Three years ago, in a game against a battered Tyrone team that had run out of offensive options following a series of injuries, Bellefonte toppled Tyrone 14-13 at Gray-Veterans Memorial Field. It was significant for many reasons. For one, it was the Raiders’ first win over Tyrone since 1992. But perhaps […]
Tobias continues haunt defenses, Rams improve to 3-1 with win over Central @CentralDragonFB @AaronTobias11
September 14, 2019 | Billy Splain
Austin Fisher goes in for the score All Photos courtesy Cindy Winkleblech The Penns Valley Rams improve to 3-1 on the year with a huge 41-21 victory over the Central Dragons. Rams senior quarterback Aaron Tobias continues to shred apart defenses accumulating 317 yards passing and 6 touchdowns on the night. This now gives Tobias […]
Sharon shuts down Slippery Rock @JasonMac37 @SharonHighOC @SRAHSFootball @SRAHSATHLETICS @CoachLarryW @sharontigers
September 14, 2019 | Billy Splain
Sharon’s bend but don’t break defense held off Slippery Rock for a 14-0 win Friday night in Sharon. “Wins feel good, but it’s not about me, it is about our kids,” said Sharon head coach Jason McElhaney. “I’m glad these guys stayed the course and stayed patient. Now we’re back even.” Though its defense gave […]
CJ Funk sets several school records, Bellefonte rolls to 41-14 win
September 14, 2019 | Billy Splain
Old met new in Bellefonte at the new Rogers stadium. Prior to their game with Bellefonte, the Red Raiders welcomed the 1989 district 6 championship team to the new filed and honored their title. Later in the evening CJ Funk broke some old records and led the Raiders to a 41-14 thumping of Central Mountain. […]
The Difference Sports Podcast Show: A weekly sports podcast by Dave Fegley
September 13, 2019 | Billy Splain
Dave Fegley brings you a weekly view of the Southern Columbia Program and other sports topics. Episode 4: The Tigers football squad is off to a 3-0 start and have looked nearly perfect… Click picture to enter Podcast
Harry Breon’s Centre County update, September 12, 2019
September 13, 2019 | Billy Splain
Week 3 notes: This season in high school football is truly turning into a memorable season: Over at Penns Valley, the Rams reclaimed the Old Iron Bell with a 42-7 win over Bald Eagle Area. Ram quarterback Aaron Tobias continues to pad his career record numbers as he now has 5,488 career passing yards and […]
ProfessorBriggs.com Mercer County H.S. Football Week Four Previews:
September 12, 2019 | Billy Splain
ProfessorBriggs.com (Statistical Information Courtesy of Professor Briggs’ archives, The Herald and Erie Times-News) WEEK FOUR FOOTBALL PREVIEWS Coming off a Week Three in which no local teams played each other nor region opponents, Week Four provides a welcome change as 11 of the 12 teams will play region games. Five of this week’s seven games […]
PFN Rankings Sept 10 2019 edition
September 10, 2019 | Billy Splain
September 10, 2019 PFN Rankings 9-9 PFN Class 6A Rankings Dist Record PVS rnk 1 St. Josephs Prep 12 1-1 1 2 Manheim twp 3 3-0 3 3 State College 6 3-0 4 4 La Salle 12 3-0 5 5 Freedom 11 3-0 6 6 Pine Richland 7 3-0 7 7 Downingtown West 1 3-0 […]
Keystone Club: Week Two 2019 SPECIAL TEAM STARS
September 10, 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 yards […]
Keystone Club: Week Two 2019 DEFENSIVE STARS
September 10, 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 # Tackles […]
Keystone Club: Week Two 2019 OFFENSIVE STARS
September 10, 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 All-Purpose […]
PFN Presents: The STATE of PA Football! Live From Champs Sports Grill in Altoona, Tues, Sept 10
September 9, 2019 | Billy Splain
Join us at Champs or tune in online as we discussed what happened, what might happen, who had big games and who needs to pick it up. We’ll talk records, milestones and match ups on: PFN Presents: The STATE of PA Football! Live From Champs Sports Grill in Altoona (Plank Road) Be present to win […]
Montco wins a thriller at Midd-West (Highlight Film Included) @STHSSpartans @MiddWestFB
September 8, 2019 | Billy Splain
“Most of my kids have never even seen a cow so this is awesome” said Springfield-Montco head coach Chris Shelly. “I went to school up here at Susquehanna so for us to come up here and get a win this is great. I’m looking forward to getting near this area again next week when we […]
