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Keystone Club Top Offensive Performers: Week 1, 2024!

August 28, 2024

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 […]

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Protime Pick’em week 2: Can someone dethrone the experts? You pick’em!

August 27, 2024

Last weeks results are in and only 2 came close to taking down the PFN guessers! Better luck to “the Joes” this week! Loading…

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2024 Pennsylvania PFN football rankings heading into week 2

August 27, 2024

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) […]

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Wyomissing downs Southern Columbia in opener 35-21

August 25, 2024

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 […]

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Tamaqua Uses Strong Second Half to Beat Pen Argyl

August 24, 2024

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 […]

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Susquehanna Township outlasts Penn Hills in York Rose Bowl thrille

August 24, 2024

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 […]

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La Salle blows by Harrisburg.

August 24, 2024

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 […]

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West Perry downs Susquenita (Photo Gallery)

August 24, 2024

West Perry had their way with Susquenita in the 2024 season opener. Brad Hockenberry piled on with three TD passes and a pick 6.

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USC upens Mt Lebo

August 24, 2024

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 […]

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Neshaminy Outlasts Emmaus in Overtime, 20-17

August 24, 2024

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 […]

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Fels falls to Palumbo

August 24, 2024

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 […]

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Imhotep begins season with a hard fought win over Clarkson-North, Prater seals game with great catch

August 24, 2024

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 […]

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Annual York Rose Bowl Classic is ready to roll. First kick today at 5

August 23, 2024

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 […]

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Schuylkill/Colonial White Division 2024 Outlook

August 23, 2024

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 […]

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Schuylkill/Colonial Red Division 2024 Outlook

August 23, 2024

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 […]

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Protime Pick’em challenge week 1! Can you keep up with our “experts”?

August 21, 2024

Every week we’ll give you 20 games to pick the winner! Can you keep up with our experts? Submissions due by Friday at noon!  Loading…

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Mid-Penn Commonwealth has a bunch of movement, Let’s take a look at 2024 expectations

August 21, 2024

Altoona Head Coach: Vince Nedimyer Last Season: 5-7 Last year the Mountain Lions finished 5-7 bowing out to State College in the District VI title game. Coach Nedimyer has been steadily keeping Altoona above water but you can only tread water for so long. Is this a sink or swim year for the Mountain Lions? […]

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PFN Presents: The STATE of PA Football. The 2024 season preview show! Live!

August 20, 2024

Join the staff of PFN as they preview the 2024 season LIVE from the C3 Sports complex in State College!

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2024 PFN Player profile: Getting to know West Shamokin RB/LB Jaden Klonowski

August 18, 2024

Jaden Klonowski RB, TE, LB West Shamokin Class Of 2025 Jersey #7 HT/WT 6”0/ 210 Other sports Basketball Twitter @jaden_klonowski Coach says: “Jaden has been a tremendous leader this off-season. He has worked on in the weight room and pushed others to do the same. Jaden is going to play in multiple positions on the […]

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Lancaster-Lebanon League Section One 2024 outlook

August 14, 2024

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Look for the usual suspects to crawl to the top of Section one in the LL, but there could be a few surprises as well.   Cedar Crest Head Coach: Nick Lambros (first year) Last Year: 8-3 Coming off a nice 8-3 season, the Falcons […]

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New Weekly feature on PFN: The PFN Football Night Fearless Forecast Presented by PA Weather Plus

August 14, 2024

We are excited to bring you our new feature that will provide local weather forecasts for Thursday, Friday and Saturday game days. The forecasts will be provided by  student meteorologist Denys Khrulov, Manager of PA Weather Plus.  PA Weather Plus has been covering the state of Pennsylvania with improved and accurate graphics since October 2014.  […]

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2024 Conference preview: Mid-Penn Capital

August 13, 2024

It’s an all new look for the teams in the Mid-Penn. Realignment happened, new opponents abound. Camp Hill and Steelton-Highspire are the only teams left in the conference. Looking quickly, there’s likely only three or four teams that don’t have a chance at a conference title, but they’ll fight. This is one strong conference, on […]

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2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central York DB/Slot Tyler Frey

August 13, 2024

Tyler Frey SS/slot Central York Class Of 2025 Jersey #0 HT/WT 5’11/190 103 Tckls, 15 tfl, 3 int, 2 td, 1 ff, 7 Pbu OtheR sports Track Honorable mention all state safety Twitter @_tylerfrey_ Coach says “103 Total Tackles, 15 Tackles for a loss, 3 Interceptions, 1 Forced Fumble, 7 Pass break ups, 1 Sack, […]

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2024 Preseason Pennsylvania Football News Rankings

August 11, 2024

The 2024 season is upon us! Our rankings team met twice and hammered out who our experts believe will come out on top! At this point, they’re all undefeated! You’ll see familiar faces and some surprises. There is a few new teams in the rankings this year that might raise a few eyebrows. HERE THEY […]

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2024 Season Rollout Coaches Cookout! Live from Arooga’s on Rte 22 Harrisburg!

August 10, 2024

Come join the PFN staff, Joe Gilloway from Linglestown Gazette sports and guest hosts as they bring in the new season with interviews with coaches and players from around the state! Live at noon on Sunday, Aug 11 from Arooga’s on Rte 22, Harrisburg! Reserve your spot! 7025 Allentown Blvd. Harrisburg, PA 17112 (717) 920-9464

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