August 2024
Overbrook ruins Roxborough’s new scoreboard debut
August 31, 2024 | Billy Splain
by Roger Barone PHILADELPHIA – AUGUST 30, 2024 Roxborough suffered two defeats in today’s 16-0 loss to Overbrook. In addition to ending their one-game winning streak, they failed to score, and allowed the visitors to post the first points on the new scoreboard donated by Brown’s Shoprite to honor the life of Nicholas Elizalde, a […]
Bald Eagle Area gets big win over Central Cambria 39-14 (photo gallery included)
August 31, 2024 | Billy Splain
Written by Todd Warner Photos Jeff Jodon WINGATE — BEA started the season as a state title contender. Then a funny thing happened along the way. They took a big loss to Bishop Guilfoyle in the season opener. Almost double the losses as All State qb Carson Nagle left that game pretty banged up and […]
Bellefonte off to first 2-0 start since 2018, Halterman leads the Raiders with 3 tds
August 31, 2024 | Billy Splain
It’s been a while since the Raiders started a season with two wins. 2018 to be exact. Friday night at Rogers Stadium they had to work for the 28-11 win. It actually looked like the Raiders were going to get win #2 this year in dominating fashion. Just three plays into the game Ashten Howell […]
Manheim Township v Central York highlight video
August 30, 2024 | Billy Splain
Township got the win 28-10
PFN Football Night Fearless Forecast presented by PA Weather Plus: Friday, Aug 30
August 30, 2024 | Billy Splain
Before you head out tonight you want to check out the forecast for your area presented by paweatherplus Follow them on FB: https://www.facebook.com/paweatherplus and Twitter https://x.com/PAWeatherPlus FIRST BOX = 5PM TEMPERATURE SECOND BOX = 7PM TEMPERATURE THIRD BORX = 9PM TEMPERATURE SOUTHEASTERN PA: Cooler temperatures and lower humidity values with temperatures ranging from the mid-60s […]
Declan Clancy carries Manheim Township to big win over Central York
August 30, 2024 | Billy Splain
If you’re Manheim Township you like where you saw last night. If you’re central York you’re scratching your head and wondering what went wrong. The #7 Streaks used a powerful run game led by Declan Clancy along with some great pitch and catch plays by Carson Weisser to take down the third ranked Panthers 28-10 […]
Liberty Overcomes Early Miscues in Tight Win Against Central Catholic
August 30, 2024 | Billy Splain
special contributor lsvsports.comlsvsports.com Sometimes statistics don’t tell the whole story. On Thursday night at J. Birney Crum stadium, the only stat that mattered to the Hurricane was the final score. Central Catholic got the ball first and, despite picking up a first down, had their opening drive stall out at their own 35. A coverage […]
PFN Presents: The STATE of PA Football! Live from CBC in Marietta-The Battle for the Rock & Week 1 review
August 28, 2024 | Billy Splain
Join hosts Billy Splain and Matt Herring as they break down what happened in week 1 and preview week 2. Then it’ll be a packed house as we preview the renewed rivalry between Columbia and Donegal. Sponsored by Parma Pizza! Plus we interview former coaches Bill Groff former assistant and hfc at DHS, John Felix […]
Keystone Club Top Special Teams Performers: Week 1, 2024!
August 28, 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 1, 2024!
August 28, 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 Offensive Performers: Week 1, 2024!
August 28, 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! Matt Zollers […]
Protime Pick’em week 2: Can someone dethrone the experts? You pick’em!
August 27, 2024 | Billy Splain
Last weeks results are in and only 2 came close to taking down the PFN guessers! Better luck to “the Joes” this week! Loading…
2024 Pennsylvania PFN football rankings heading into week 2
August 27, 2024 | Billy Splain
Yes, you read that correctly, week 2. No more week zero! Our staff of “experts” met and decided they need to hone their ranking skills after a tumultuous week one. Many changes in several classes, notably the 1-3 classes. Ranking 6A Record Pvs rank 1 St. Joseph’s Prep (12) 0-0 1 2 North Allegheny (7) […]
Wyomissing downs Southern Columbia in opener 35-21
August 25, 2024 | Billy Splain
Photo Tom Kwiatkowski Southern Columbia’s youthful bunch learned a valuable lesson that seems obvious but is crucial. Take care of the football. Although the Tigers only officially lost one fumble, it was the eight fumbles that they had in the game that allowed Wyomissing to take command in the season-opener. By the end of the […]
Tamaqua Uses Strong Second Half to Beat Pen Argyl
August 24, 2024 | Billy Splain
Special Contributor: lsvsports.com/ The Blue Raiders and Green Knights were both looking to take a step forward in 2024. After early success for Pen Argyl, Tamaqua was able to take over in the second half on Saturday afternoon. Things didn’t start great for Tamaqua, as they went three and out and shanked a punt. Pen […]
Susquehanna Township outlasts Penn Hills in York Rose Bowl thrille
August 24, 2024 | Billy Splain
Written by Gavin Bonanno, (PFN Intern) York – The Penn Hills Indians (District 7 – Class 5A) traveled to York, PA (Smalls Athletic Field) to take on the Susquehanna Township Indians (District 3 – Class 4A) to open their 2024 Football Season. Tensions were high before either team finished their warmups, as the referees had […]
La Salle blows by Harrisburg.
August 24, 2024 | Billy Splain
Gavin Sidwar and Joey O’Brien combined for 152 yards on 9 passes garnering 2 touchdowns and Julian McFadden hauled in 2 td passes to lead the Explorers to a convincing 45-7 win over 2nd ranked Harrisburg. The Explorers took advantage of several Cougar mistakes, including two botched punts giving them excellent field position. La Salle […]
West Perry downs Susquenita (Photo Gallery)
August 24, 2024 | Billy Splain
West Perry had their way with Susquenita in the 2024 season opener. Brad Hockenberry piled on with three TD passes and a pick 6.
USC upens Mt Lebo
August 24, 2024 | Billy Splain
By Josh Hosier The rivalry between Mt Lebanon and Upper St Clair was on full display last night as the two opened their 2024 campaigns. The Upper St Clair home crowd was very impressive, while Mt Lebanon brought a huge contingent of students and fans on the 6 minute trip to Upper St Clair. The […]
Neshaminy Outlasts Emmaus in Overtime, 20-17
August 24, 2024 | Billy Splain
Special Contributor: https://x.com/LSVSports With a retooled Eastern Pennsylvania Conference alignment, teams were able to schedule more out of conference opponents beginning this season. Emmaus traveled to Heartbreak Ridge in Langhorne having not lost an opening night game since 2013. Question marks loomed for the Hornets’ offense on the heels of devastating news that leading WR […]
Fels falls to Palumbo
August 24, 2024 | Billy Splain
by Roger Barone Fels falls to Palumbo 22-8 in their Public League season opener at the South Philadelphia SuperSite at 10th and Bigler Streets. Samuel Fels took an early touchdown lead on a quarterback run from the 1-yard line. The 2pt conversion was good. (3 photos) Palumbo tied the game on a kickoff return on […]
Imhotep begins season with a hard fought win over Clarkson-North, Prater seals game with great catch
August 24, 2024 | Billy Splain
It was tough sledding for the Panther run game but Joe McLeish made up for the struggles. Imagine driving 8 hours to put your first football game of the year and you have to face A-Team like Imhotep last year ran the table and won the PIAA class 5A title. Clarkson North did just that […]
Annual York Rose Bowl Classic is ready to roll. First kick today at 5
August 23, 2024 | Billy Splain
Ron Coursey had some challenges to get through this year but nothing was going to stop the second edition of the York Rose Bowl Classic. The first challenge is always finding teams. Together with PFN the teams finally lined up. Next up was the field. Because of concerns with crowds and parking along with all […]
Schuylkill/Colonial White Division 2024 Outlook
August 23, 2024 | Billy Splain
SCHUYLKILL/COLONIAL WHITE DIVISION OUTLOOK Catasauqua Head Coach: Joe Henrich(NEW) 2023 Record: 6-6 The Rough Riders finished the 2023 season at .500 with a senior heavy class. They’ll be entering the 2024 season with plenty of opportunities for newcomers to see the field, including quarterback Aiden Reilly. Catty’s greatest strength this season will be the return of […]
Schuylkill/Colonial Red Division 2024 Outlook
August 23, 2024 | Billy Splain
SCHUYLKILL/COLONIAL RED DIVISION OUTLOOK Bangor Head Coach: Vinnie Andrews 2023 Record: 6-5 The Slaters lost a host of talented starters from last season but the cupboard is not bare. While standout athletes Noah Hillis, MJ Soo, Gavin Nelson and QB Greg Campbell graduate, they will receive a boos from the returns of Riley Waldron and […]
