December 2022
The Final Pennsylvania High School Football Rankings for 2022: Some surprises, some not.
December 14, 2022 | Billy Splain
Every week during the regular season, a bunch of “huddle heads”, as the late Edsel Walker would call them, got together on a zoom to talk about who the best teams are each week. They hollared, screamed, argued and somehow, at the end of the meeting, came to agreement to what they saw on the […]
Around District 11: The Travels of Guy & Pam Week Sixteen: States Move to Cumberland Valley, Our game Recaps
December 12, 2022 | Billy Splain
Around District 11: The Travels of Guy & Pam Week Sixteen: States Move to Cumberland Valley 2022.18. When they first announced the state championship games were moving from Hershey Stadium to Cumberland Valley High School, we were disappointed. We initially felt that the games should not be held at a high school but should have […]
Belle Vernon Wins the 3A Title With Defense
December 10, 2022 | Billy Splain
Aiden Johnson trots away with the prize after a goal line stand Facing a third and one at the Belle Vernon 1, with 37 seconds remaining in the game and trailing 9-8, Neuman Goretti quarterback Mehki Wharton brought his team to the line. The snap went to Wharton and into the pile he went. Junior […]
Neumann Goretti Comes Up Short In 3A Title Game
December 10, 2022 | Billy Splain
Samuel Hobbs recovered this bad snap in the endzone for the Saints only td of the day For 41 minutes, Belle Vernon and Neumann Goretti remained locked up in a battle of defenses and two offenses that struggled to move the ball. But those last 4 minutes, wow! Trailing 9-8 the Saints picked off a […]
Imhotep Comes Up Short In Title Game
December 9, 2022 | Billy Splain
Cory Downing off to the races for 52 yard td reception Last year the Panthers lost a tough one in overtime to Penn Trafford 17-14. This year many didn’t give Imhotep a chance to get back to the title game. They proved those people wrong by getting there, but they ran into a Pine-Richland team […]
Southern Columbia continues it’s dominance in 2A
December 9, 2022 | Billy Splain
The Southern Columbia Tigers know how to win title games. They’ve won 12 coming into today. And now, they have number 13 via a 37-22 win over Westinghouse. It wasn’t an easy win by far as the Bulldogs hung around until the last three minutes of the game. Westinghouse had just scored to come within […]
Quips hoping for two in a row
December 7, 2022 | Billy Splain
Aliquippa Quips Head Coach Mike Warfield Starting Lineup: Offense: Defense: OT: Naquan Crowder DE: Jayace Williams OG: Jason Mcbride DT: Jason Mcbride C: Braylon Wilcox NG: Naquan Crowder OG: Neco Eberhardt DT: Neco Eberhardt OT: Kamari Matthews DE: Dorious Moreland TE: Jayace Williams LB: Isaiah Martinez WR: Donovan Walker LB: Cameron Lindsey WR: Brandon Banks […]
Around District 11: The Travels of Guy & Pam Week Fifteen: Another New Stadium Visited
December 6, 2022 | Billy Splain
Around District 11: The Travels of Guy & Pam Week Fifteen: Another New Stadium Visited 2022.17. Only one game for us this week. Our Friday choice was affected by Saturday plans. We narrowed it down to two: Allentown Central Catholic vs. Aliquippa at Bald Eagle, or Trinity vs. Southern Columbia at Selinsgrove. We really […]
Pennsylvania high school football rankings ending nearly as they began
December 6, 2022 | Billy Splain
Every Sunday eve our expert staff meets to discuss the weekends results and then they adjust the rankings accordingly. Well, it’s hard to believe we are entering the last week of the season. Seems like yesterday we released our preseason rankings. Speaking of which, our staff released their title game week rankings and low […]
PAFootballnews.com & @TheFundingZone Presents: The 2022 State Championship Preview Show! Video tour of facilities for fans/media
December 5, 2022 | Billy Splain
We made it! Another year of football is almost in the books, but, we have one more weekend to go! This year the title games have moved, they’re at Cumberland Valley HS, and we’re going to break down the teams and games! Join us LIVE at Appalachian Brewing Company on Wednesday, December 7 from 6-8:30 […]
Cougars are heading back to the state title game.
December 3, 2022 | Billy Splain
Huge day for Williams For the fourth time in 5 years, District 3 will be represented in the PIAA Class 6A Championship game. Of those four, the Harrisburg Cougars will now be the only one playing in that game twice. Harrisburg avenged a mid season 20-6 loss to State College with a dominating second half […]
Quips heading back to title game after win over Allentown Central Catholic
December 2, 2022 | Billy Splain
It wasn’t pretty. But a win is a win. Aliquippa overcame injuries and penalties thanks to a defense that force two interceptions and shut down the Vikings nearly the entire game, coming away with the 31-10 win. “There was some unnecessary things that we were doing that will get you beat against a good quality […]
Westinghouse looking to make history, Steel Valley hopes to repeat history
December 2, 2022 | Billy Splain
Cruce Brookins and Khalil Taylor The Bulldogs have never been to the state title game. Actually, they’ve never been to the quarterfinal round. They’re looking to become the first District 8 team to play in a state title game since 1997 when Perry Traditional Academy played Berwick. For the first time in two […]
Around District 11: The Travels of Guy & Pam Week Fourteen: 100th Game Together
December 2, 2022 | Billy Splain
Around District 11: The Travels of Guy & Pam Week Fourteen: 100th Game Together 2022.16. The week didn’t quite work out as planned. Pam returned from the ASHA Conference in New Orleans with a souvenir: COVID 19. Guy asked her why she just didn’t get an “I Heart Zydeco Music” coffee mug like everyone […]
Pittsburgh Central Catholic Coach Terry Totten Retiring
December 1, 2022 | Billy Splain
After a 21-year storied career, Central Catholic Head Football Coach Terry Totten retires with a host of accolades under his belt. A 1976 graduate, Totten has been a part of Central Catholic football since high school. His four years as a player helped set the stage for his time as the team’s leader. Upon returning […]
Southern Columbia has returned to a familiar position, can Trinity keep them off the perch?
December 1, 2022 | Billy Splain
They’ve been here before. 21 times to be exact. This will the the Southern Columbia Tiger’s 22nd appearance in the PIAA state semifinal round. They won 20 of those game to advance to the state title game where they’ve won a record 12 state titles, six in 2A and 6 in single A. The Tigers […]
Battle looming: Quips & Vikings will fight for the Trip to the Chap
November 30, 2022 | Billy Splain
Allentown Central Catholic (9-5) and Aliquippa (12-0) will travel to Bald Eagle Area and face off for the right play for the PIAA Class 4A title. Records aside, this game should be entertaining. The Vikings may have five losses, but four of them came at the hands of top ranked 6A teams this year. Coach […]
Lancaster-Lebanon Quarterback Club hands out honors. Section 1
November 30, 2022 | Billy Splain
Special thanks to Jeff Reinhart from lancasteronline.com SECTION 1 OUTSTANDING BACK OF THE YEAR: Cam Jones, Wilson (unanimous) OUTSTANDING LINEMAN OF THE YEAR: Deyvid Palepale, Hempfield (unanimous) OFFENSIVE BACK OF THE YEAR: Cam Jones, Wilson OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE YEAR: Deyvid Palepale, Hempfield CO-WIDE RECEIVER OF THE YEAR: Landon Kennel, Manheim Township CO-WIDE RECEIVER OF […]
Lancaster-Lebanon Quarterback Club hands out honors. Section 2
November 30, 2022 | Billy Splain
Special thanks to Jeff Reinhart from lancasteronline.com SECTION 2 OUTSTANDING BACK OF THE YEAR: Brycen Armold, Manheim Central OUTSTANDING LINEMAN OF THE YEAR: Lucas Palange, Exeter OFFENSIVE BACK OF THE YEAR: Brycen Armold, Manheim Central OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE YEAR: Lucas Palange, Exeter WIDE RECEIVER OF THE YEAR: Aaron Enterline, Manheim Central DEFENSIVE LINEMAN OF […]
Lancaster-Lebanon Quarterback Club hands out honors. Section 3
November 30, 2022 | Billy Splain
Special thanks to Jeff Reinhart from lancasteronline.com SECTION 3 OUTSTANDING BACK OF THE YEAR: Andre Weidman, Ephrata OUTSTANDING LINEMAN OF THE YEAR: Tyler Hurst, Garden Spot OFFENSIVE BACK OF THE YEAR: Andre Weidman, Ephrata OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE YEAR: Weston Nolt, Ephrata WIDE RECEIVER OF THE YEAR: Braden Cummings, Elizabethtown (unanimous) DEFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE […]
Lancaster-Lebanon Quarterback Club hands out honors. Section 4
November 30, 2022 | Billy Splain
Special thanks to Jeff Reinhart from lancasteronline.com SECTION 4 OUTSTANDING BACK OF THE YEAR: Jake Williams, Elco OUTSTANDING LINEMAN OF THE YEAR: Jven Williams, Wyomissing (unanimous) OFFENSIVE BACK OF THE YEAR: Jake Williams, Elco OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE YEAR: Jven Williams, Wyomissing (unanimous) WIDE RECEIVER OF THE YEAR: Hunter Hildenbrand, Lampeter-Strasburg (unanimous) DEFENSIVE LINEMAN OF […]
Lancaster-Lebanon Quarterback Club hands out honors. Section 5
November 30, 2022 | Billy Splain
Special thanks to Jeff Reinhart from lancasteronline.com SECTION 5 OUTSTANDING BACK OF THE YEAR: Phoenix Music, Annville-Cleona OUTSTANDING LINEMAN OF THE YEAR: Charles Sheppard, Hamburg OFFENSIVE BACK OF THE YEAR: Phoenix Music, Annville-Cleona OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE YEAR: Tyler Hallock, Kutztown WIDE RECEIVER OF THE YEAR: Jaevon Parker, Lancaster Catholic DEFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE […]
2022 All-Conference & Major Award Winners Announced
November 29, 2022 | Billy Splain
2022 All-Conference & Major Award Winners Announced By: Doug DeBiase | Collegiate Sprint Football League | November 29, 2022 NEW HAVEN, Conn. (November 29, 2022) — The Collegiate Sprint Football League (CSFL) announced its 2022 all-conference and major award winners on Tuesday, as four of the league’s nine member institutions boasted major award winners on offense, […]
INTER COUNTY CONFERENCE 2022 ALL-STARS
November 29, 2022 | Billy Splain
INTER COUNTY CONFERENCE 2022 ALL-STARS GOLD DIVISION OFFENSE DEFENSE QB: Nate Myers, SH DL: Connor Harper, SH QB: Danny McGarry, CW DL: Haiden Inch, MU ATH: Tyler Biggans, WB DL: Azadio Vargas, WB ATH: Bryce Danish, […]
Colonial League All Stars Announced
November 28, 2022 | Billy Splain
The Colonial League coachs voted on their all stars for the 2022 season. Taking Top honors were: Co-Offensive POY – Cade Christopher NWL; Matt Machalik Palmerton and Catasaqua LineBacker Chad Beller named Defensive Player of the Year.
