December 2024
2024 Class 4A Title Game Preview: The Lampeter-Strasburg Pioneers
December 4, 2024 | Billy Splain
Lampeter-Strasburg v Bonner-Prendie PIAA Class 4A Title Game Thursday, 7pm PIAA District 3 – Class AAAA League: Lancaster-Lebanon League – Section 4 Head Coach: Victor Ridenour Overview: This is the first appearance in a title game for the Pioneers. Since coach Riednour took over the Pioneers have been perennial playoff contenders. His Pioneer teams have […]
Protime’s Pick’em Challenge; The final round
December 3, 2024 | Billy Splain
Can it be? Will you Joe’s beat the Pros again? This round isn’t easy…..many will guess all 6! Good Luck! You have till Wednesday Night! Loading…
Pictures from Lampeter-Strasburg/Thomas Jefferson Semi-Final
November 29, 2024 | Billy Splain
Photos by @Sykotyk
Lampeter-Strasburg erases first half deficit, advances to PIAA 4A title game
November 29, 2024 | Billy Splain
“Our backs were against the wall there for a while, they’re a really good football team. Our kids, they found a way” said a jubilant Lampeter-Strasburg head coach Victor Ridenour after the Pioneers engineered a 20-16 come from behind win to advance to the PIAA class 4A title game. The Pioneers scored first on a […]
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 16: PSU ready to feast on Terps, Trey Bauer talks Linebacker U
November 29, 2024 | Billy Splain
As Penn State readies for Maryland and another edition of ready made turtle soup the KGB gang discusses the college football playoff rankings. We hit on the growth of Drew Allar as he continues to make plays when they are needed. Talk about James Franklin being given the credit he is due as the Lions […]
TJ and Lampeter matchup looks like old school football
November 29, 2024 | Billy Splain
When the Jaguars and Pioneers face off today at Mansion Park in Altoona they should throw out all the fancy new gear, break out the old 1975 pads and neck collars, put on those old single bar facemasks and have at it. This game has that feel. Old school, ground it out and pound on […]
Saints claim turkey supremacy with win over South Philly (gallery included)
November 28, 2024 | Billy Splain
Neumann defeated Southern 26-6 in the annual Thanksgiving Day Rivalry game at the South Philadelphia Supersite. The game featured many extraordinary plays: interception returns, great catches and lots of turnovers. The highlight of the game was a rugby-style scrum with both teams pushing a Neumann runner in opposite directions. Neumann gained close to 30 yards on […]
The 2024 SCFCA ALL-STAR GAME
November 27, 2024 | Billy Splain
Live from Schuylkill Haven, it’s the Schuylkill County Football Coaches Association All-Star Game! Streaming live at 6:50 pm on PAFootballnews.com!
Protime’s Pick’em Challenge week 15, a Turkey for the Joes!
November 26, 2024 | Billy Splain
The Joes bowled a turkey last week as three of them landed strikes on the Pros. We threw in a few turkeys of our own with Thanksgiving games! Good Luck all! Picks must be in by Wednesday at 10pm! Loading…
PFN Pennsylvania high school football rankings week 14, 2024
November 26, 2024 | Billy Splain
Down to 12 games. The cream has risen to the top and it’s time to make the butter. Who’s gonna churn out another win and earn that trip to the chap? This weeks rankings reflect the overall body of work for those who have seen their season come to an end. Sometimes a win doesn’t […]
Keystone Club Top Performers and Record Breakers: Week 14, 2024!
November 25, 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. –Aiden Bliss Port Allegany is the new […]
Ironmen get second ever win in quarterfinal round
November 23, 2024 | Billy Splain
Pics via Gina Frisenda Danville has entered a territory that they’ve only traversed once before. They advanced to the state semi-final round with a chance to play for a state title. They’ve appeared in 5 piaa quarterfinals & were 1-4. Until today. Their only win was against Archbishop Carroll in 2020. Until today. That year […]
Elijah Faulkner leads high-paced Central Catholic offense to rout of State College
November 23, 2024 | Billy Splain
File Photo: Elijah Faulkner ALTOONA — Central Catholic began its football season with a pair of losses to some talented teams in St. Frances Academy (Md.) and Pine-Richland. The Vikings were outscored a combined 66-33 in the losses. Since those losses, Central Catholic has won 10 straight games. The Vikings made it 11 in a […]
Austin Johnson shines again, Muncy wins first state Quarterfinal game ever
November 22, 2024 | Billy Splain
“This is the most state quarterfinals we’ve won, one.” That what Muncy head coach Sean Tetreault said when asked how many state playoffs games the Indians have won. Tonight at Cedar Cliff Muncy running back Austin Johnson rushed for 332 yards and four touchdowns and hauled in a TD pass to lead the Indians to […]
Friday game locations with snow potential got a “redo”
November 22, 2024 | Billy Splain
The above map shows the locations of Friday games and snow potential. Gold stars are current game location and red stars are where games were to be played. Map courtesy of our weather sponsor PAWEATHERPLUS The PIAA Quarterfinal round happening this Friday hit a snag. A big, white, snowy snag. When the locations were released […]
PFN Presents: The STATE of PA Football! 1st round breakdown; Quarterfinal primer! We’ll preview EVERY game!
November 20, 2024 | Billy Splain
Join the staff as they break down the quarterfinal round.
Protime Challenge, week 14! Can they Joes do it again?
November 19, 2024 | Billy Splain
CAN THE JOES DO IT AGAIN?! Please get your picks in by Thursday night! Loading…
Keystone Club Top Performers and Record Breakers: Week 13, 2024!
November 18, 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. Ben Walsh, Souderton Area High School, 3240 […]
WPIAL CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY PHOTOS: PCC V NORTH ALLEGHENY
November 17, 2024 | Billy Splain
PHOTOS BY @SYKOTYK AND @KAR120C6
WPIAL CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY PHOTOS: TJ V MCKEESPORT
November 17, 2024 | Billy Splain
PHOTOS BY @SYKOTYK AND @KAR120C6
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep.14: Lions find identity vs. Huskies
November 16, 2024 | Billy Splain
Penn State bounced back in a big way against Washington. Not only did the Blue & White get better at “football” they dominated in areas that they have struggled before. Offensive Coordinator Andy Kotelnicki went back to what has worked all season, Beau Pribula & Tyler Warren. Speaking of Warren, he tells us the role […]
Central Clarion takes down Farrell (video highlights)
November 16, 2024 | Billy Splain
You can’t call it an upset. The Wildcats have been destroying opponents all season long. Tonight they met a foe that is used to being in the playoffs contending for a state title. And on Friday night, the Wildcats finally took the next step. Central Clarion quarterback Jase Ferguson threw two touchdown passes and ran […]
Harrisburg downs Manheim Twp to advance
November 15, 2024 | Billy Splain
“We’ve been here before, we have more work to do”. That’s about as simple as it got for Harrisburg head coach Calvin Everett. His Cougars defeated Manheim Township 35-14 to advance to the PIAA District III Class 6A title game against Wilson next week. The win was convincing but it wasn’t easy. Harrisburg jumped out […]
SCFCA ALL-STAR ROSTER GAME ROSTER RELEASE
November 13, 2024 | Billy Splain
The 2024 Schuylkill County Football Coaches Association will once again hold their annual All-Star game the night before Thanksgiving. The game will be played at Schuylkill Haven with a 7 pm kick off. This year for the first time in 37 years it won’t be North v South we will have Big v Small. Here […]
