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Strath Haven falls in 5A state semifinals to Imhotep

December 1, 2023

COATESVILLE, PA — Two years later, it’s the same story. For the second time in three years, Strath Haven’s season has come to an end as they fall in the PIAA 5A state semifinals to Imhotep Charter by a score of 42-14. Imhotep got the ball to start the game off and methodically drove down […]

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PIAA Class 5A Semi Final Preview: A Look at Strath Haven

November 30, 2023

Strath Haven (13-1) @ Imhotep Charter (13-0) @ Coatesville HS – 7:00 pm How they got here (Click to see 5A Bracket): 2023 Schedule For the second time in three years, the Strath Haven Panthers are playing in the state semifinals. For the second time in three years, they will be playing Imhotep Institute Charter […]

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Strath Haven punches ticket to district title behind big days from Fisher and Glavicic

November 17, 2023

(James Fisher ran for 78 yards and both of Strath Haven’s touchdowns as the Panthers advance to the district title game. Image via James Quinn) WALLINGFORD, PA — These Strath Haven fans have to be getting tired of their playoff games coming down to dramatic two-point conversions. That was the case once again as the […]

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Fisher, Strath Haven hold off late charge to take down Upper Dublin

November 10, 2023

WALLINGFORD, PA — For the third consecutive season, the Strath Haven Panthers will be playing in the PIAA District 1 5A Semi-Finals. #2 Strath Haven took down the defending champion #7 Upper Dublin Cardinals in a fantastic 26-21 game at George L. King field on a cold evening under the lights. The game had some […]

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Wolski’s trio of touchdowns leads Marple Newtown past Penncrest

November 3, 2023

(Brett Wolski (#5) ran for two touchdowns and also had a kickoff return TD in Marple Newtown’s win over Penncrest (image via Koz Klipz)) NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA — The first play of the game may not have gone Marple Newtown’s way, but the rest of the game sure did. After Penncrest stunned the crowd with […]

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Dominance on the ground from Strath Haven carries them over Great Valley

November 3, 2023

(James Fisher ran for two of the six Strath Haven touchdowns in their win over Great Valley (image via James Quinn) WALLINGFORD, PA — Just because you know that Strath Haven is probably going to run the ball, that doesn’t mean you’re going to be able to stop it. The #2 seeded Panthers ran for […]

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Strath Haven hangs on late to hand Garnet Valley first Central League loss since 2017

October 7, 2023

GLEN MILLS, PA — While there may not officially be a Central League title game, this sure felt like one. After Strath Haven and Garnet Valley both went undefeated in the conference in 2022 because they did not play each other, they met up at “The Moe” once again undefeated in the Central League with […]

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Springfield capitalizes on turnovers, shuts out Marple Newtown in rivalry win

September 15, 2023

NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA — This game could have gone a lot differently, but it didn’t. Marple Newtown looked like they were going to strike first after a great opening drive, but instead, they fumbled on the Springfield one yard line. That’s as close as they would get the entire rest of the game as Springfield […]

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Leraris, Garnet Valley storm back to take down Ridley

September 2, 2023

(Ronnie Leraris during his third of five touchdowns in a 42-28 win over Ridley (image via JD Filmz) FOLSOM, PA — Ronnie Leraris had no interest in Garnet Valley losing their first Central League game since 2018. After dropping their season opener to Central Bucks West by a score of 17-13, Garnet Valley was staring […]

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Strath Haven runs through Interboro to open the season with a win

August 25, 2023

WALLINGFORD, PA — New field, same results. The defending Central League co-champion Strath Haven Panthers kicked off their 2022 season on the right note as they took down Interboro by a score of 28-7 as they played their first game on the new turf field at George L. King Field. After the teams traded three […]

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Bonner’s Mylachi Williams announces commitment to Penn State University

July 9, 2023

DREXEL HILL, PA — It’s a good day for Penn State Football fans from Delco. Monsignor Bonner EDGE rusher Mylachi Williams announced on his Instagram that he will be staying in Pennsylvania to continue his football career with Penn State University. Williams had narrowed down his final five list of teams to Penn State, Pitt, […]

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Jones, St. Joes Prep too much for Harrisburg to handle in 6A State Championship

December 10, 2022

MECHANICSBURG, PA. — It started with a bang, and it just never stopped. St. Joes Prep QB Samaj Jones ran for a 65-yard touchdown on the first play of the game, and Harrisburg never found any answers on how to stop him as they fell 42-7 in the PIAA 6A State Championship game. Harrisburg was […]

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Harrisburg looks to complete revenge tour against St. Joes Prep in 6A State Championship

December 9, 2022

(Harrisburg star DE Terrell Reynolds late in the fourth quarter against State College) MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Revenge has become a bit of a theme for this Harrisburg Cougars team so far during their 2022 postseason run. In Week 2, Harrisburg lost their first game of the season against Manheim Township by a score of 24-20 […]

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State College’s bid for perfection ends with State Semi-Final loss to Harrisburg

December 3, 2022

(State College Head Coach Matt Lintal with Senior LB John Scott after the Little Lions were eliminated) ALTOONA, Pa. — It’s never an easy moment for any program when their first loss of the season also happens to be the last time that they ever take the field together. For the State College Little Lions, […]

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State College and Harrisburg renew rivalry in 6A State Semi-Finals

December 2, 2022

(With contributions from Todd Ross) ALTOONA, Pa. — It is extremely uncommon for teams from the same conference to face one another in the state playoffs, let alone in the semi-finals with a trip to the PIAA 6A State Championship on the line.  Yet here we are. In 2021, Harrisburg took down State College in […]

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Crestwood capitalizes on turnovers, advance to first state semifinal with win over Bonner

November 26, 2022

PHILADELPHIA — In a game that takes place over the course of 48 minutes, sometimes a sequence of two plays can tell the story of how one team emerged victorious, and how one team played their final downs of the season. For the Crestwood Comets, they took the momentum and ran with it as they […]

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Bonner set to take on Crestwood in 4A State Quarterfinals

November 25, 2022

PHILADELPHIA — The Monsignor Bonner Friars are one of two Delco Football programs still alive in the PIAA state tournaments along with Garnet Valley, and they’ll take on Crestwood at 1:00 on Saturday at Northeast High School in the 4A State Quarterfinals. It has been a nearly perfect season for the Friars, who sit at […]

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Second half surge sends Ridley to Turkey Bowl win over Interboro

November 25, 2022

FOLSOM, PA. — It was a relatively quiet first half in the 53rd annual Turkey Bowl between Interboro and Ridley, but Ridley changed that in the second half as they exploded for 40 points en route to a 47-7 victory. It was a picture perfect day for football at Ridley’s Phil Marion field, with sunny […]

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Erby family completes sweep of Mid-Penn Capital awards

November 23, 2022

It’s a family affair this year in the Mid-Penn Conference Capital division, as the Erby family of Steelton-Highspire took home all three major awards in the division. Quarterback Alex Erby was named the offensive player of the year, DT Andrew Erby Jr. was named defensive player of the year, and Andrew Erby Sr. is your […]

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Thomas, Cooper named Mid-Penn Colonial players of the year

November 23, 2022

The Mid-Penn conference has announced the recipients of their season awards, with Greencastle-Antrim RB Tavon Cooper being the Mid-Penn Colonial offensive player of the year, while Mechanicsburg LB Sage Thomas was named defensive player of the year. In addition to that, Susquehanna Township head coach Joe Headen is your Mid-Penn Colonial coach of the year. […]

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Kauffman, Bates lead Mid-Penn Liberty players of the year

November 23, 2022

The Mid-Penn Conference recently announced their awards, with Line Mountain RB Ian Bates as the Liberty Division offensive player of the year, and Juniata DL Jonathan Kauffman as the defensive player of the year. In addition to that, Upper Dauphin’s Kent Smeltz has been named as the Liberty Division coach of the year. Full list: […]

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Scott, Sines headline Mid-Penn Commonwealth award list

November 23, 2022

The Mid-Penn Conference recently released their official award list, with State College LB John “JW” Scott being named the Mid-Penn Commonwealth division defensive player of the year, and Cumberland Valley QB Isaac Sines as the offensive player of the year. In addition to Scott taking home the defensive player of the year, State College head […]

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McDevitt’s Robell and Saunders named Mid-Penn Keystone players of the year

November 23, 2022

Bishop McDevitt currently sits at 10-1 on the season, and their success led to two players being honored in big way as DL Riley Robell was named the Mid-Penn Keystone defensive player of the year, and QB Stone Saunders has been named offensive player of the year. In addition to that, Mifflin County’s Shane Breon […]

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Rustin rewrites the script, advances to District 1 5A Championship with revenge win over Strath Haven

November 19, 2022

(Rustin’s Chase Hatton carrying the football, submitted by Kelly Montague) WALLINGFORD, Pa. — After a heartbreaking loss in the District 1 5A Championship to Strath Haven on a two-point conversion in 2021, it was Rustin that made the play of the season this time around as they stopped history from repeating in a thrilling 28-27 […]

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State College returns home to host McDowell in 6A State Quarterfinals

November 16, 2022

(With contributions from Todd Ross) STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Playoff football is back in Happy Valley, as the State College Little Lions will host the McDowell Trojans of District 10 this Friday night at 7:00 in the PIAA 6A State Quarterfinals. State College (11-0) advanced to the quarterfinal round after a 28-7 victory over rival […]

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