October 2022
BEA closes out regular season strong with win over Purchase Line (Gallery)
October 29, 2022 | Billy Splain
Bald Eagle Area closed out the regular season with a 19-0 shutout over Purchase Line. The game started out slow with both teams trading possessions. Then the flood gates opened for the Eagles. Neither team scored until the 7 minute mark in the second quarter when Cameron Dubbs busted loose for a 20 yard td […]
Butler wins court case, judge order allows for D10 playoffs for Golden Tornados.
October 28, 2022 | Billy Splain
File photo 2021 First reported by the Butler Eagle Butler football left the WPIAL for a District 10 schedule several years ago in hopes of improving by playing an easier schedule. In what has been an ongoing battle, the Butler Golden Tornados have found a victory. Back in March the WPIAL ruled that, because they […]
Protime Panel picks are in, not an easy task for the 15 games this week
October 28, 2022 | Billy Splain
Last weekend the panel enjoyed a banner week, picking correctly on nearly 75% of their guesses. This week wasn’t a “pick”nic. Expect several to eat their picks as there are many undefeated and one loss teams facing each other in week 10. Well, here’s who our panel thinks will win the big games:
PFN & @TheFundingZone Present: The STATE of PA Football! Live from Magerks in Horsham!
October 27, 2022 | Billy Splain
This is a BIG one! It’s the final week of the regular season! Come to Magerk’s in Horsham this Wednesday from 6-9pm & meet the PFN SEPA staff! Billy is bringing in some heavy hitters! Mike “Mayhem” Pietrangelo, Willie “Ump” McGonigle, Mike “numbers” Cabry and a possible sighting by Salvatore Monella! We’re bringing in the […]
Around District 11: The Travels of Guy & Pam Week Nine: Back on the PSAC Trail
October 26, 2022 | Billy Splain
Around District 11: The Travels of Guy & Pam Week Nine: Back on the PSAC Trail 2022.11. Pam and Guy were able to hit four football games plus a couple of other college sporting events this week. Allentown Central Catholic has been our biggest thorn with their JV team, but their varsity gave us […]
2022 Keystone Club: The Special Team Leaders! Week 9: Oct 20-22
October 25, 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 Special Teams Performanced Kickoff […]
2022 Keystone Club: The Defensive Leaders! Week 9: Oct 20-22
October 25, 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 Defensive Performances Tackles (13 […]
2022 Keystone Club: The Offensive Leaders! Week 9: Oct 20-22
October 25, 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 # All-Purpose […]
The 2022 Pennsylvania Football News Rankings remained steady in week 9
October 25, 2022 | Billy Splain
The PFN Rankings are compiled by our expert panel every Sunday eve throughout the season. It’s not going to last long, we’re getting to the meat of the 2022 season, playoff time! This week the panel was pretty darned close again! In 6A the only drop from the top 10 was Downingtown East who lost […]
Protime Panel week 9, the redemption week!
October 24, 2022 | Billy Splain
In week 8 the Protime Panel had a dismal week, missing on over 65% of their guesses. The gang came back in week 9 with redemption on their minds and they nailed it! Only one panel member was under 10 with their guesses, tough week for J. Mason after being one of the best in […]
Coatesville & Cheltenham records change upon discovery of ineligible players
October 22, 2022 | Billy Splain
Due to a self-reported case of an ineligible player the week of the WC Rustin game, Cville is forced to take a forfeit for that game and is now 7-1 in the District 1 standings. Rustin’s record is changed from 6-2 to 7-1. The same situation occurred with the Cheltenham program. It was discovered that […]
Furmanek’s monster game lead State High to comeback win (Gallery Included)
October 22, 2022 | Billy Splain
Finn Furmanek had him a game tonight. Standing at his own 11 yard line, Furmanek saw a hole in the middle, ran through it and to his surprise he saw nobody in front of him. 89 yards later he was “just so tired, I couldn’t believe it. I just kept running, I just wanted to […]
Redbank Valley has issued a statement about a hazing incident within the team
October 20, 2022 | Billy Splain
After going undefeated through last weekend, the Redbank Valley Bulldog football team lost thier first game of the year. Several key members of the team and a total of 10 players overall were not at the game, a game Port Allegany wont 8-7. Today the Redbank Valley superintendent of schools, Amy Rupp issued this statement: […]
Around District 11: The Travels of Guy & Pam Week Eight: New Find!
October 19, 2022 | Billy Splain
2022.10. Pam and Guy hit three football games this past weekend, as well as college softball and rugby, plus racing. We started on Friday at Schuylkill Haven. We had been to this field twice in the past year, once for the SCFCA Senior All-Star Game last November, and once this spring for the […]
PFN and @TheFundingZone presents: The STATE of PA Football! Live from Parma Pizza in Dallastown!
October 18, 2022 | Billy Splain
Join The State of PA Football and The Funding Zone LIVE from Parma Pizza & Grill in Dallastown, PA as this week’s show will have players and coaches from Dallastown, Eastern York, and Red Lion. Host Billy Splain and others ask questions and talk about the upcoming games for this week.
Week 8 Protime Panel sees red, LOTS of RED!
October 18, 2022 | Billy Splain
Not much to see here. The panel got WHALLOPED! Upper Dauphin stumped them all as did Bangor with their big win. So did Port Allegany when they took down Redbank. Nazareth wasn’t kind to the panel either. Protime holds a slim 3 guess lead over Polka Al, the corporate exec slips from second with a […]
The 2022 Pennsylvania Football Rankings are taking shape for the playoffs
October 18, 2022 | Billy Splain
The PFN Rankings are compiled by our expert panel every Sunday eve throughout the season. Well, the team nailed it again. The only real changes came among ranked teams that played each other. Some of those losses made room for a couple new teams. Nazareth bumped Emmaus down a bit with their win, Northampton taks […]
2022 Keystone Club: The Offensive Leaders! Week 8: Oct 13-15
October 18, 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 # […]
2022 Keystone Club: The Defensive Leaders! Week 8: Oct 13-15
October 18, 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 Defensive Performances Tackles […]
2022 Keystone Club: The Special Team Leaders! Week 8: Oct 13-15
October 18, 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 Special Teams Performanced […]
Mayhem’s Game of the Week (Video Recap)
October 16, 2022 | Billy Splain
Please remember to follow along on Twitter: @ArtisticMayhem1 & Instagram: @mr_mayhem13 In my Game of the Week the Pennridge Rams(2-6)(1-4) traveled to War Memorial Field to take on the Central Bucks West Bucks (5-3)(4-1) in an important SOL-National Conference battle. The Rams and Bucks battled hard, but the Bucks prevailed 27-8 Friday night. Congratulations to […]
Clearfield clinches 12th and final Mountain League title
October 15, 2022 | Billy Splain
File photo. In addition to his 300th win, Janocko also claimed his 12th league title. Clearfield trounced Bellefonte 55-16 last night. That win, coupled with Penns Valley’s win over Tyrone gave the Bison and coach Tim Janocko their 12 Mountain League title. It’s also the last Mountain League title that can ever be won as […]
Roxborough falls to Kensington on return to home field (gallery)
October 15, 2022 | Billy Splain
Roxborough played its first game on its home field after the tragedy that occurred several weeks ago. The Tigers got the win on the board 34-22, but just returning to the field is a win for Roxborough. Gallery Roger Barone (@fotosfromphilly on Twitter)
BEA continues aggressive style, thumps the Bearcats
October 15, 2022 | Billy Splain
BEA continued their aggressive approach to football last night against Huntingdon. The 51-0 win included six touchdowns of 20 yards or more including a 57 yard fumble return by Tre Greene. Greene scored three times including the games third play, a 43 yard run. Carson Nagle hit Kahale Burns for a 22 yard score, Greene […]
Mountain League play closes with Penns Valley thrilling comeback win over Tyrone
October 15, 2022 | Billy Splain
Getting ready for a hot second half here where Penns Valley trails @GoldenEagles_FB 21-7 pic.twitter.com/ClNWHLXzhG — Pennsylvania Football News (@PaFootballNews) October 15, 2022 The second half was hot. For Penns Valley. Momentum is a powerful thing. When you have it, you feel unstoppable. Everything goes right. When you want it, you can’t panic. You have […]
