November 2023
Derek Asche/Jaylen Walker connection leads Lewisburg to hard fought win over Warriors
November 4, 2023 | Billy Splain
With just under 2 minutes to play and holding a 22-14 play, Lewisburg faced a fourth and one on the Montoursville 4 yard line. Jack Blough came through the middle of the line untouched and quarterback Derek Asche floated a perfect lob to seal the win for the Dragons with a final score of 29-14. […]
PIAA District 5 Playoff Preview
November 3, 2023 | Billy Splain
PIAA DISTRICT 5 CLASS 1A PLAYOFF PREVIEW Berlin Brothersvalley v Chestnut Ridge Hard to believe these two didn’t meet in the regular season. With CR in the Heritage and Berlin moving to the ICC we didn’t get that matchup for the first time in a while. So tonight, the records don’t matter between these two […]
Linglestown Gazette Sports Post Season Preview Show: Live from American Legion post 272, Breaking down DIII and more. Wednesday 11/2 7 pm
November 2, 2023 | Billy Splain
Join Joe Gilloway and guest hosts Billy Splain from PA Football News and Ben Dupree as they break down the 2023 District 3 brackets as well as the statewide brackets.
PIAA District 3 Playoff Preview
November 2, 2023 | Billy Splain
District 3 Class A Steelton-Highspire vs Halifax The winner will get Belmont Charter out of Philadelphia. The winner of that game gets the winner of the D5 bracket. So here’s the skinny. We all know the Rollers are a perennial powerhouse, returning state champs, have record breaker Alex Erby at qb, brother Andrew on the […]
The STATE of PA Football: Bracket Breakdown 2023! Live from Magerks in Lionville!
October 31, 2023 | Billy Splain
Join the PFN staff as they break down the 2023 playoff brackets! We’ll also welcome Coatesville head coach Matt Ortega and Twin Valley head coach Brett Myers along with players from each team.
2023 Pennsylvania High School Football PFN Rankings Week 10
October 31, 2023 | Billy Splain
This staff is just nailing these things every week! Not many changes at the top again, but, can they keep their accuracy during the playoffs when it’s win or go home? Six A stays the same. 5A we dropped Southern Lehigh after that blowout loss to 3A NW Lehigh, 4A saw TJ get dropped to […]
Keystone Club Top Offensive Performers: Week 9, 2023!
October 31, 2023 | 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 RECORDS! 54 Matthew Parker […]
Keystone Club Top Defensive Performers: Week 9, 2023!
October 31, 2023 | 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 9, 2023!
October 31, 2023 | 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 […]
PROTIME’S PICKEM CHALLENGE, FIRST ROUND PLAYOFF EDITION: YOUR CHANCE TO COMPETE WITH THE “ALLEGED” PROS
October 31, 2023 | Billy Splain
Every week our cast of wannabe prognosticators take a crack at guessing who’s gonna win the big games. This week we are giving you a chance to show them up! Simply fill out the form! We’ll post the picks on Thursday afternoon and the results on Monday. We wish you good luck! If you are […]
Penns Valley earns playoff birth with hard fought win over Central Cambria
October 28, 2023 | Billy Splain
With a slim 21-14 lead, Penns Valley running back John Meyer fielded a punt at the 30 yard line, reversed field, shook off a tackler and then decided he wanted to see what the endzone looked like. That return eventually became the difference in the score and helped place Penns Valley into the playoffs with […]
Central York Kicker Matthew Parker sets a State record with 54 yard free kick.
October 28, 2023 | Billy Splain
**this was originally reported as a national record. We were informed a hs kicker in Kentucky hit a 60 yard free kick. This is still a PA state record.” Last night in York the Central York Panthers were facing a dilemma. York High had to punt the ball and the Panthers had only 17 […]
PFN & @TheFundingZone presents: The STATE of PA Football! Live from Parma Pizza Manchester
October 25, 2023 | Billy Splain
Join host Billy Splain and Guest host Joe Gilloway from Linglestown Gazette Sports as they talk with Gerry Yonchiuk and players from Central York as well as Bud Kyle and players from Eastern York, LIVE from Parma Pizza in Manchester!
2023 Pennsylvania High School Football PFN Rankings Week 9
October 24, 2023 | Billy Splain
They’re on a roll! Once again not many changes made to the rankings. I’m starting to believe these helmet heads know something about football. They did do a little tweaking based on schedule strength and eye test (we’ve seen probably 90% of these teams live). 6A saw D-East move up a bit to a more […]
Keystone Club Top Special Teams Performers: Week 8, 2023!
October 24, 2023 | 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 Performanced Kickoff returns for […]
Keystone Club Top Defensive Performers: Week 8, 2023!
October 24, 2023 | 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 8, 2023!
October 24, 2023 | 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 RECORDS 499 Armond Hill […]
Rollers vs Shamrocks highlight reel: Crazy Game!
October 22, 2023 | Billy Splain
Steel-High and Trinity battled to the wire in this exciting game on a blustery day!
Rollers survive battle with Trinity
October 21, 2023 | Billy Splain
Someone on the sidelines was heard saying “this is like, oh, you know, a “friendly” family football game on Thanksgiving day. They all know each other, they’re family and they’re a competitive family”. That might have been an understatement. The Rollers of Steel High and Shamrocks of Trinity began the afternoon with a little chirping […]
West Branch erases 0-4 start, qualifies for playoff with win at Moshannon Valley
October 21, 2023 | Billy Splain
Pregame fireworks lit up the sky on senior night at Moshannon Valley. But after the opening drive by the home team, things got lit up on the field. Only it was the visiting team shooting off those fireworks. Tyler Biggans accounted for over 300 yards of offense, four touchdowns and intercepted a tipped pass to […]
PFN & The Funding Zone Presents: The State of PA Football-w/Dave Ackley and the Heavy Mettle Ironman Show! Live from the Danville Moose
October 18, 2023 | Billy Splain
Join PFN for a special simulcast with Dave Ackley from Black Diamond Sports Network & The Heavy Mettle Ironmen Show, live at the Moose Lodge in Danville. Our guests will be former PSU/ASU Coach Charlie Fisher. We’ll talk training and recruiting. We’ll also have Danville head coach Carl Majer and some current Ironmen!
