September 2024
Bellefonte captures first Curtin Bowl win since 2020 (photo gallery)
September 28, 2024 | Billy Splain
It’s been a while. Tony Confer, in his second year as Bellefontes head coach, gets to say the rivalry is back. Bald Eagle Area has dominated the game with their “cross the bridge” rivals but last night the Raiders made a statement. It’s been a lean few years for Bellefonte as far as wins go […]
Northeast drops MLK with a heavy defensive effort
September 28, 2024 | Billy Splain
There were no heros is last nights win over MLK for the 4-2 Vikings. It was a team effort led by a relentless defense. “I feel everybody put a full 2 phases of the football game. Had a lot of guys touching the ball there in the first half” said Northeast head coach Nick Lincoln. […]
Lincoln skates by Gratz
September 28, 2024 | Billy Splain
When the Railsplitters needed him, David Akpuru delivered. The speedy back had not one but two long td runs to help Lincoln slip by Simon Gratz 21-20 on a damp day. “My teammates put faith in me, my coaches put faith in me so I just produced” said Adpuru of his long runs. The score […]
PFN Football Night Fearless Forecast by PA Weather Plus: Friday, Sept 27. Oh Helene!
September 27, 2024 | Billy Splain
OH HELENE! YOU LEAVE OUR GAMES ALONE!!!!!. Football Night Fearless Forecast by PA Weather Plus Main Headlines: Maybe the worst weather for Friday night lights yet this season. Remnants of Hurricane Helene will bring outer rain bands and gusty winds to some regions across the Commonwealth, making for a wet night. The best chance for […]
Kipp-Dubois defense shines in 14-0 win over Edison
September 26, 2024 | Billy Splain
“Defense wins championships baby, offense wins football games”. That’s what Kipp head coach Paul Bresil said after his Lions defense put on a show. Andrew Morency had three sacks and was a terror all night long for the Owls. “I just visualize and attack. I’m just going for the backfield, heads up” said Morency of […]
PFN Presents: The STATE of PA Football! Live from Paddy Whacks in Philadelphia!
September 25, 2024 | Billy Splain
It’s mid season and we’re in Philly at Paddy Whacks on Roosevelt Blvd! We’ll be joined by players and coaches from MLK, Father Judge and Roman Catholic! Come early, get a seat and watch the show live!
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast, Episode 6; Illinois – With Guest All-American TE Kyle Brady
September 25, 2024 | Billy Splain
Penn State beat writers Frank Bodani of the York Daily Record and Mike Gross of LNP Group along with former television sportscaster Andrew Kalista dive into Penn State football with preview, predictions and insight on the Nittany Lions as they navigate a new look Big Ten and look to finally take the next step by […]
Keystone Club Top Offensive Performers: Week 5, 2024!
September 24, 2024 | 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 RECORD BREAKERS! Blake Davis […]
Keystone Club Top Special Teams Performers: Week 5, 2024!
September 24, 2024 | 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 Kickoff returns for […]
Keystone Club Top Defensive Performers: Week 5, 2024!
September 24, 2024 | 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 (13 or […]
Protime Challenge week 6 games; come and guess your best!
September 24, 2024 | Billy Splain
Week 6 games, what ya got Joes? Get your guesses in by 4pm Thursday! Loading…
2024 PFN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for week 5
September 24, 2024 | Billy Splain
Week 5 is in the books. Not many changes at the top as only three top ten teams lost. Yes, we kept the Quips at one after their close loss to 5A Penn Hills. Let the debates continue! Ranking 6A Record Pvs rank 1 St. Joseph’s Prep (12) 2-1 1 2 North Allegheny (7) 5-0 […]
Protime Challenge week 5 results; Matt puts the Pros and Joes in his dust
September 24, 2024 | Billy Splain
Week 5 is in the books and we have what looks like a true contender! Matt had an incredible 18-2 guesser card and is now the leader of the pack while also stomping the guest pickers. There’s still a log jam at the top of the pros pack. Mayhem is one point back and Protime […]
Temples amazing record in pics
September 22, 2024 | Billy Splain
64-YARD FIELD GOAL by Maddux Trujillo set a record and helped the Owls to a 45-29 win. Was it even a question ⁉️ Maddux Trujillo (@MadduxTrujillo) NAILS a 64-yard field goal to break the record for longest field goal at Lincoln Financial Field! #TempleTUFF pic.twitter.com/jwDdBH5N9u — Temple Football (@Temple_FB) September 21, 2024 Roger Barone Gallery
Bald Eagle Area rebounds with win over P-O (Gallery)
September 21, 2024 | Billy Splain
Carson Nagle was 19-of-28 on the night for 335 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions leading BEA to a 33-14 win over Philipsburg-Osceola. Beau Taylor finished the game with 113 yards on four catches and Gradyn Fisher caught six passes for 130 yards. The first quarter was a back and forth battle. Both teams had […]
Lewisburg continues to roll, Green Dragons defense pitches shut out over Warrior Run
September 21, 2024 | Billy Splain
Photo credit Frank Dimon The last time Lewisburg started the season 5-0 was in 2010. They won the district title over Danville that year before eventually losing to West Catholic in the state playoffs. Last night at Defender Stadium the Green Dragons reached the 5-0 mark with a 24-0 shut out win over Warrior Run. […]
PIAA sanctions girls flag football
September 18, 2024 | Billy Splain
Today the PIAA, on a third and final reading, declared high school girls’ flag football an officially sanctioned sport in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We at PFN are happy to hear this news and wish all those participating well in their new endeavor.
2024 Big 33 & East/West Specialist competition
September 18, 2024 | Billy Splain
2024 PSFCA Big 33/East-West Specialist Contest Sunday December 22, 2024 Spooky Nook Sports Center – in the Dome Registration Opens at 7:30 AM Contest begins at 8:00 AM ALL HEAD COACHES MUST BE MEMBERS OF THE PSFCA FOR THEIR SPECIALIST TO COMPETE. To register, email Mike Farr or John Zima Mike Farr: farrmj@icloud.com John Zima: kickit@.jt@gmail.com […]
PFN Presents: The STATE of PA Football! Hot takes heading into week five! Live Wednesday, Sept 18 @ 6:30 pm!
September 18, 2024 | Billy Splain
Join our staff as they discuss week 4 action and preview the upcoming weekend of HS Football!
2024 Pennsylvania Football News Rankings after week 4
September 17, 2024 | Billy Splain
Week four is in the books and the cream is starting to rise to the top. Not a lot of changes this week which had our panel of experts breathing easy Sunday night. Ranking 6A Record Pvs rank 1 St. Joseph’s Prep (12) 1-1 1 2 North Allegheny (7) 4-0 2 3 LaSalle (12) 4-0 […]
Keystone Club Top Offensive Performers: Week 4, 2024!
September 17, 2024 | 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 Ty Salazer broke […]
Keystone Club Top Defensive Performers: Week 4, 2024!
September 17, 2024 | 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 (13 or more) […]
Keystone Club Top Special Teams Performers: Week 4, 2024!
September 17, 2024 | 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 Kickoff returns […]
Protime Pick’em Challenge, week 5! Bring it on Joe’s!
September 17, 2024 | Billy Splain
The Joe’s have one victory over the Protime Pro’s. Bring it on Joe’s! Get those picks in by 4pm Thursday! Loading…
Two Quarterback Look Spells Double Trouble for PM East in Central Catholic Victory
September 15, 2024 | Billy Splain
Guest Contributor: lsvsports.com Nothing sets the tone for a game quite like fumbling the opening kickoff return. Unfortunately for the Panthers, that was the first in a series of mistakes that kept them from what could have been a much closer game and possible upset at J. Birney Crum Stadium Saturday night. After Justin Williams […]
