August 2025
2025 PFN Team Preview: Overbrook Panthers
August 6, 2025 | Cody Brady
Overbrook Panthers Head Coach: Rendell Ivory Class 3A PIAA District: 12 2024 Record 4-7 Key Starters Lost Khary Bruce Bryce Sime Jacier Lewis Returning starters Jaylen Porter-RB/LB- 6′ 170lbs Key Newcomers Darrel Watson-FB/LB 2025 Schedule Season Outlook We will be very young this season. We will be able to compete in our division […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: Mars Fightin’ Planets
August 6, 2025 | Cody Brady
Mars Fightin’ Planets Head Coach: Eric Kasperowicz Class 4A PIAA District: 7(WPIAL) 2024 Record 6-6 Key Starters Lost Eric Kasperowicz (John Carroll) Luke Goodworth (W & J) Brady Jordan Returning starters Ethan Kresinski, TE/DE, 6’3, 245, SR Gabe Hein, WR, 6’1, 180, SR Sean Franklin, OT, 6’6, 305, SR Adam Budzelik, C/DT, 6’4, 265, […]
Northwestern Lehigh Completes Perfect Season with OT Victory over Avonworth
December 8, 2024 | Cody Brady
Tucker Wessner was surely smiling down on his teammates and Northwestern Lehigh fans, as the Tigers overcame a late surge by Avonworth, winning an overtime thriller 36-33. “We know he’s been with us this whole season, keeping us injury-free, helping us in some games like this. Especially in that overtime period, he was with us,” […]
Troy Brings First State Title to Northern Tier League in Thrilling Fashion
December 7, 2024 | Cody Brady
A game full of wild bounces, near misses, a couple of mistakes, and numerous incredible plays went the way of Troy on Friday afternoon. As the snow showered down, Troy emerged victorious, 25-24 over Central Clarion, in a game that came down to the final seconds. Central Clarion began with a golden opportunity, as Troy […]
Bonner-Prendergast Brings Home First-Ever State Title
December 6, 2024 | Cody Brady
In a battle of two first-timers to the state title game, it was Bonner-Prendie that was able to capitalize on four turnovers, turning a once neck-and-neck affair into a 40-14 blowout over Lampeter-Strasburg. A week after tearing it up against Southern Lehigh, Bonner got it going on defense early. Mick Johnson stopped Dom Brown for […]
Bishop Guilfoyle Claims Fifth State Title over Port Allegany
December 5, 2024 | Cody Brady
The PIAA Championship games opened on a cold and blustery Thursday afternoon. Entering the first game, much of the conversation was centered on Port Allegany and their vaunted wildcat offense that produced nearly 4,500 yards on the ground. However, it was Taurean Consiglio and the explosive offense of Bishop Guilfoyle that took over in a […]
Mick Johnson and Saalem Frink Run Wild as Bonner-Prendie Punches First-Ever Ticket to PIAA Championship Game
November 30, 2024 | Cody Brady
Friars coach Jack Muldoon summed it up in his postgame interview: “I have to give credit to our offensive and defensive line–they dominated tonight, period. We win or lose by how well they play.” And dominate they did, as Bonner-Prendergast racked up over 400 yards on the ground on their way to a 55-26 mercy […]
PIAA Class 4A State Semifinal Preview: Bonner-Prendergast vs. Southern Lehigh
November 29, 2024 | Cody Brady
Bonner-Prendergast(10-2) Head Coach: Jack Muldoon Scoring 36.5ppg Allowing 19.8ppg Record of Opponents: 70-43 Record vs .500 or better: 7-2 2024 marks the third consecutive season that the Friars have played postseason football on Thanksgiving weekend in the state playoffs. The run ended last year in the quarterfinals when Dallas won in overtime. Two years ago, […]
PIAA Class 3A State Semifinal Preview: Northwestern Lehigh vs. Danville
November 28, 2024 | Cody Brady
Danville(13-0) Head Coach: Carl Majer Scoring 38.7ppg Allowing 10.2ppg Opponents Record: 69-67 Record vs .500 or better: 7-0 The Danville Ironmen make their second trip to the state semis in school history this Friday night. After being denied a berth in the semifinal by District 3 nemesis Wyomissing in three of the last five years, […]
Bishop McDevitt Overpowers Exeter, Four-peats as District 3 Champions
November 23, 2024 | Cody Brady
On a soggy night at Eastern Lebanon County High School, Bishop McDevitt and Exeter met for the first time ever. The #6 seed Crusaders dominated the #8 Eagles each and every way possible on their way to a 48-14 victory over Exeter and fourth consecutive district title. Many expected a high-scoring affair, and the Crusaders […]
Parkland Claims District XI Title over Rival Emmaus
November 16, 2024 | Cody Brady
One of the best things Parkland head coach Tim Moncman does is make adjustments. Three weeks ago, his team was routed by Emmaus, 27-0. In that game, TJ Lawrence was held to 25 total yards and Parkland barely managed 150 total yards of offense. Emmaus did whatever they wanted whenever they wanted. The script was […]
Emmaus Survives Late Easton Gamble, Exacts Revenge on Red Rovers
November 9, 2024 | Cody Brady
With the end of regulation just 20 seconds away, Easton head coach Matt Seneca and his staff asked themselves one of the toughest questions in a close football game: Do we kick the extra point and try to force overtime? Or do we go for two and the win? The Red Rovers opted to try […]
Southern Lehigh Scores 28 Unanswered in Stunning Victory Over Pottsville
November 8, 2024 | Cody Brady
Southern Lehigh was down and out in this game, trailing 34-13 with :47 to play in the first half. That all changed when Sean Steckert bounced off a would-be tackler on his way to a 46-yard touchdown with nine seconds left, cutting the deficit to 34-20. He’d have even more stellar plays down the stretch […]
Executive Education Stifles Minersville
November 5, 2024 | Cody Brady
Entering tonight’s game, Minersville averaged 40 points per game. Quarterback Dante Carr, who has received an offer from Lehigh, began the night with over 2,800 all-purpose yards on his junior season. But tonight belonged to the Raptors and a suffocating defensive effort that held the Battlin’ Miners in check from the start, as part of […]
Emmaus’ Defense Shines in Blowout of Nazareth
November 5, 2024 | Cody Brady
Emmaus expelled copious amounts of energy in Week 10, shutting out archrival Parkland and moving up in the playoff power rankings to host a playoff game. It would’ve been reasonable to expect the emotion let off a bit or an early hangover from last week. Instead, Emmaus channeled that energy and it snowballed into another […]
Pottsville Slips by Central Catholic 14-7
November 1, 2024 | Cody Brady
Pottsville head coach Mike Brennan was concerned about size up front going into his team’s first round matchup against Central Catholic. As it turned out, the undermanned line held its own and the Crimson Tide outlasted the Vikings in a fast moving contest at J. Birney Crum Stadium Thursday night. Pottsville got the ball first […]
Emmaus Stings Parkland in Rout
October 26, 2024 | Cody Brady
“They came out and were fired up and made plays in all three phases of the game,” Emmaus head coach Harold Fairclough commented following his team’s 27-0 victory over bitter rival Parkland. The Green Hornets were buzzing all night long in front of a home crowd on Senior Night. As Parkland took the ball to […]
DXI Week 10 Playoff Scenarios
October 21, 2024 | Cody Brady
Football’s regular season ends in just a week. With that in mind, there is a lot left up in the air across the classifications, from teams needing wins to make the playoffs, to massive potential changes in seeding. Let’s take a look at some scenarios for week 10. What this is: Using DXI’s power ranking formula, […]
Ryan Clemens comes up big as Central Bucks West edges North Penn on Senior Night
October 19, 2024 | Cody Brady
At 5’6″, Ryan Clemens may initially appear a bit undersized. However, his shiftiness, speed, and tough nosed attitude allow him to do a bit of everything, and I mean everything, for Central Bucks West. Whether it’s a long run through a momentary hole in the line, a key defensive tackle, a game-winning field goal, or […]
Inside DXI Football Power Rankings: Week 8 Edition
October 15, 2024 | Cody Brady
Two weeks remain in the regular season and we have some teams who have now clinched playoff berths. Highlighted teams have clinched a playoff berth. Class AAAAAA While only two teams have officially clinched a playoff berth, we virtually know our 8 playoff teams. What’s left to figure out is where each will fall and […]
Central Bucks West Ground Attack Too Much for Pennridge
October 13, 2024 | Cody Brady
Central Bucks West and Pennridge were locked in a close battle until the fourth quarter. The Bucks wore down the Rams by running the ball 42 times and attempting just six throws on the night. Noah Miller and Ryan Clemens’ hardnosed efforts were rewarded as the dam finally broke in the fourth, leading to a […]
Dante Carr Runs for Five, Throws for Two Scores in Minersville Senior Night Victory over Nativity
October 12, 2024 | Cody Brady
There’s a reason so many NCAA Division I schools are looking at Dante Carr: he’s the complete package. They say that for some players, the game slows down and they see it very clearly. Every snap taken tonight counted for Carr as he kept his eyes down the field, was able to read the defense, […]
Inside DXI Football Power Rankings: Week 7 Edition
October 8, 2024 | Cody Brady
As we move one week closer to the playoffs, let’s take a look at how teams faired this past weekend and how it affects their power rankings numbers and potential seeding. Class AAAAAA The long and short of it in 6A is if your name is Freedom, Easton, or Liberty and you win out, you’re […]
#8 Kutztown Suffocates Bloomsburg in Dominant Win
October 5, 2024 | Cody Brady
It was clear from the outset that Bloomsburg was going to have a very long day trying to gain yardage against a suffocating Golden Bears defense. With just 12 plays and 11 yards in the first quarter, the Huskies were behind the eight ball from the outset. The stage was set for #8 Kutztown’s 42-10 […]
Central Bucks South Grinds Out Victory Over North Penn
October 5, 2024 | Cody Brady
Defense wins ballgames. The old adage rang true in this monster matchup of unbeatens in Warrington. The North Penn Knights had six drives in the second half to try and tie the game, but the Titans held them to no or negative yardage almost every single time. Meanwhile, Central Bucks South grinded away all night […]
