December 2022
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.
Pennsylvania Football Rankings, Week 14…Top four locked in
November 28, 2022 | Billy Splain
Every Sunday eve our expert staff meets to discuss the weekends results and then they adjust the rankings accordingly. Well, Quarterfinal weekend is over and no real surprises. In 6A the top four teams made it through the weekend with the win. 5A had a couple changes with Cathedral Prep and Exeter Twp dropping while […]
Keystone Club Top Performances for the weekend of November 23-26
November 28, 2022 | 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 Passing (300-yards or more) […]
Harrisburg advances to the PIAA 6A Semi-Final with 44-6 win over Township
November 26, 2022 | Billy Splain
The Cougars of Harrisburg are returning to a familiar place, and they’ play a familiar face. With their 44-6 win over Manheim Township, the Cougars will return to the PIAA class 6A semi-finals and they’ll face a team they are all too familiar with, State College, at a place and time to be determined. This […]
Harrisburg advances to the PIAA 6A Semi-Final with 44-6 win over Township
November 26, 2022 | Billy Splain
It was dubbed on the internet as “the revenge tour’. The Blue Streaks of Manheim Township were supposedly looking to get revenge for earlier losses. Well, the Cougars took notice, and had plans to cancel the tour. The Cougars of Harrisburg are returning to a familiar place, and they’ play a familiar face. With their […]
Little Lions defense steps up, shuts down North Allegheny opportunities for the 28-7 win
November 25, 2022 | Billy Splain
Matt Lintal addresses hig team after the win They say defense wins games. That’s what they say. Tonight, the State College Little Lions gave that saying credibility and held the North Allegheny offense out of the endzone several times when the Tigers were deep in Little Lion territory. For their efforts, the Little Lions will […]
The FINAL Mountain Leagues Coaches All-Stars
November 25, 2022 | Billy Splain
2021 Mountain League Football Coaches’ All-Star Teams 1st Team Offense Position Name Number Grade School Center Eric Myers 51 12th Clearfield Guard Braden Ewing 72 11th Tyrone Guard Zach Billotte 73 12th Clearfield Tackle Eric Clark 77 11th BEA Tackle Isaac Samsel 51 12th Clearfield Tight End Joe Knee 88 12th Clearfield Wide Receiver Miles […]
BG/Southern to battle in clash of defending champions
November 25, 2022 | Billy Splain
Bishop Guilfoyle vs Southern Columbia @ Mansion Park in Altoona Both teams are familiar with playing in the state quarterfinals. As a matter of fact, both teams have won many quarterfinal games as well as state championships. This, however, is different. Neither has faced a defending state champion in their quarterfinal round. Because BG moved […]
Protime Panel hopes for a big weekend, but the crystal ball says “nope, you cant catch Protime”
November 25, 2022 | Billy Splain
With just a couple weeks left, it looks like the Protime Panel is definitely battling for second place. They vow to come back next year and figure out the head guessers secret. This weeks quarterfinals round has some interesting games and the panel agreed on quite a few of their picks. Did they pick your […]
South Philly’s Razon Parker scores three times but Neumann Goretti gets the Thanksgiving win
November 25, 2022 | Billy Splain
Razon Parker had a nice day on Thanksgiving, scoring on runs of 20 and 69 but it was the Saints that got the win in the City’s oldest Turkey day game, 26-20. Coach Crosby’s team will now gear up for a state playoff game. Gallery by Roger Barone.
State College and North Allegheny to battle for 6A semifinal spot
November 24, 2022 | Billy Splain
State College v North Allegheny The trip to the title usually ends in this round. State College hasn’t beaten a District 7 team in many years in the playoffs. A victory here would be something Matt Lintal has never had, a win to advance in the playoffs against a WPIAL team. As a matter of […]
