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Buckeye Local Panthers ground the Brownsville Area Falcons 40-6
September 9, 2023
Coming into this game the Falcons have dropped thirty-three games in a row while Buckeye Local had scored just seven points through three games. Both teams were in desperate need of a win. Things got off great for the Falcons when Anthony Ricco pounced on the football on the opening kickoff after the ball bounced […]
Edison Wildcats roar to win over the Oak Glen Golden Bears 34-0
September 9, 2023
Thursday night, I made my way to Richmond, Ohio, for the first time to catch the battle between Edison High School and Oak Glen High School out of West Virginia. Edison came in 3-0, while Oak Glen came in with an 0-2 record. Oak Glen would make the games first big play when Tyler Mozingo […]
Paulding Panthers tames the Delphos Jefferson Wildcats 56-25
September 3, 2023
Saturday night my travels took me to Stadium Park for the first time in Delphos, Ohio to watch the Paulding Panthers battle Jefferson. Jefferson, a young team came in with a 0-2 record, with losses to crosstown Rival St. Johns and Defiance Ayersville, while Paulding came in with a 1-1 record. They shut out Swanton […]
McComb Panthers claw their way to the easy win over Beechcroft Cougars 56-18
September 3, 2023
On Saturday afternoon, I drove to McComb High School to watch the hometeam Panthers battle the Cougars from Columbus Beechcroft in a non-league game. The Panthers entered the contest with a 2-0 record, the wins had come against Allen East and Crestview. The Panthers are expected to be a force in Division 7, the smallest […]
Gahanna opens stadium with a 46-28 come from behind win over Olentangy Liberty
September 2, 2023
In front of one of the biggest crowds I have seen in a long time in Ohio, Gahanna opened their new stadium with a thrilling come-from-behind win that left one side of the stadium deathly quiet, while the other side was still yelling and screaming when I left the stadium as they relished the win. […]
Troy Trojans slips by Vandalia Butler 16-7
September 1, 2023
Thursday night I made my first visit to Troy High School to catch their battle with the Vandalia Butler Aviators in a match-up that was predicted by Calprpes to be a tight one. Troy came in 2-0 with wins over Dayton Dunbar (53-6) and a 58-0 win over Greenville. Butler came in with a 1-1 […]
Prestonsburg Blackcats have good luck in 26-6 win over the East Ridge Warriors.
August 27, 2023
Game 3 of the 2023 Pike County Bowl had East Ridge going against Prestonsburg, a team I had not watched play since 2004, in that game they lost to Pikeville 14-0, in the Pike County Bowl. This game got off to a better start for the Blackcats when Alex Harris pulled off a fake punt […]
Pike Central edges Martin County 9-6
August 27, 2023
The first game in the 2023 Pike County Bowl was played in a steady rain with cooling temperatures at Belfry High School. The rain and some untimely issues by each team kept this not only a low-scoring game but a very competitive one. Freshman Pike Central quarterback, Jamere Knuckles would scamper for a nice […]
Eaton Eagles fly over the Richmond Red Devils 49-7
August 25, 2023
Last night I made my first trip to Eaton High School to watch the Eaton Eagles host the Richmond Red Devils out of Indiana. The Ohio team was a big favorite according to Cal Preps and I agreed with their predictions based on my little knowledge of both teams. The Eaton defense got the on-slaught […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Mechanicsburg Area Defensive Lineman Davon Hutchinson
August 24, 2023
Davon Hutchinson Class of 2024 Jersey 73 Height: 6’1 Weight: 240lbs Other sports – Wrestling Awards won – None yet No Hudl Davon brings an exciting blend of athleticism, size, and strength to the table. He will be one of our key leaders on both sides of the football, and he is poised for a […]
Green County takes out Garrard County 34-20
August 20, 2023
The Death Valley Bowl at Lincoln County High School, located in Stanford, Kentucky, would open my football weekend. The matchup would be Garrard County vs. Green County. This would be my first time seeing Green County play, and while I had seen Garrard County before, it had been many moons ago. Green County would use […]
Casey County uses strong defense to defeat Lincoln County 10-6
August 20, 2023
Defense some will swear, while others will cry the offenses stunk. Either way, you want to twist it Casey County posted the win in the Death Valley bowl over the host team Lincoln County by the score 10-6. Lincoln County was held to a total of 166 yards on 52 plays, with Sawyer accounting for […]
Nelson County takes down Bullitt Central 37-6
August 20, 2023
The night game of the Don Franklin Auto Bowl game had the home team Nelson County hosting Bullitt Central. This one was over very quickly with the home team going up 30-0 before Bullitt Central put up their first score as the third quarter ended. Eli Bohannon would score the first two touchdowns, the first […]
Hart County storms back to defeat Spencer County 37-22
August 20, 2023
Last night I was at Nelson County High School, taking in the Don Franklin Auto Bowl for the first time. The first matchup pitted Hart County against Spencer County. This was the first time I saw either team and the first time taking in this bowl. Hart County would get a 31-yard run from Hunter […]
Galion escapes Wynford 28-20
August 18, 2023
Last night I made my first trip to Wynford High School to kick off my 2023 regular-season high school football season. Besides some early rain with some heavy wind, this was a very good trip, with the game being very close. Early in this season, Galion would make a big statement with their running game […]
Lawrence County outscores East Carter 21-12
August 12, 2023
For those not familiar with the way the games work, there are three-quarters of varsity ball and one running quarter for the JV squads. I combined the scores to make it easier to write the article. The nightcap of my Friday Night Double-Header pitted a very big, strong East Carter squad against the Lawrence County […]
West Carter dominates Fairview in Grid game 37-14
August 12, 2023
For those not familiar with the way the games work, there are three-quarters of varsity ball and one running quarter for the JV squads. I combined the scores to make it easier to write the article. Last night I made the drive from Columbus, Ohio, to Louisa, Kentucky, to watch the two grid games at […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Richland OL/DT Declan Piscatello
August 7, 2023
Delcaln Piscatello OL/DL Richland Class 2025 Jersey #53 Height: 6-3, Weight: 270 Other sports: Basketball Twitter: @DPiscatello At 6-3, 260lb, Declan is an excellent two-way performer on the offensive and defensive lines. If he continues to improve, we believe that he can be an all-state caliber player for us in 2023. Getting to know Declan […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Unionville WR Oliver Tar
August 7, 2023
Oliver Tarr Class: 2024 Jersey: 3 Height Weight: 6’0 160 Other sports: Track and Field Awards won: Most Improved Player (2022) Twitter: @OliverTarr3 Two way starter for us last year and really came into his own on both sides of the ball. He will be a leader for our team and a big contributor on […]
Pennsylvania uses big third quarter to take down New York
August 6, 2023
Yesterday, I made the 675.1-mile drive from my place in Columbus, Ohio, to Bradford, Pennsylvania, to watch the 50th anniversary of the Big 30 All-Star Charities Classic, which pits All-Stars from New York and Pennsylvania. Before the first score, there were three very good plays that took place in the opening quarter. First, the Pennsylvania […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Center/Middle Linebacker Willie Moore Wilmington
August 5, 2023
Willie Moore Class 2024 Jersey #66 Height Weight 5”10 180 Other sports Baseball and Wrestling Awards won 2021 MIP 2022 Humble and Hungry Award 2022 Week 4 Linemen of the Week vs Hickory newcastle news 2020 Silver team academic award 2021 and 2022 Gold academic award Twitter @wmoore0466 Willie is scrappy on both sides of […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know WR/S Norwin Luke Denny
August 4, 2023
Luke Denny Class 2024 Jersey#5 Height 6”1 Weight 175 Other Sports: Track & Field, Basketball, and Football Twitter: Twitter luke_denny313 Luke is a very athletic player. His speed and quickness will be a huge factor for us this season. He has been working very hard this summer to improve all facets of his game. […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Troy Tackle, Defensive tackle, and Defensive end Jed Feldmeier
August 3, 2023
Jed Feldmeier Class 2024 Jersey # 76 Height Weight 6’1 235 lb Other sports Baseball Awards won All NTL and all-region Twitter @jed_feldmeier Jed brings experience and talent to both the Ol and DL. He is a smart strong athletic player . He quietly leads by example and understands the importance strength and conditioning. Jed […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Seton La Salle RB/DB Aric White Jr
July 30, 2023
Aric White Jr DB/WREC Seton La Salle Class of 2024 Jersey 12 Height 5’10 Weight. 170 Other sports: Baseball and basketball Awards won: All section offense and defense Twitter: @arxcccc Coach Storino says “Aric White is a 5’10 170 WR/DB who was 2nd team ALL-Conference last year. He’s the emotional leader of the group. He […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Neshaminy FS/SS Demacio Cooper
July 29, 2023
Demacio Cooper 2024 Jersey 21 Height 6’1 Weight 180 Other sports Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field Awards won: 2nd team All-League Defense, 3rd Place in 400m SOL Championship Twitter:@DemacioCooper Coach Wilmont says “Demacio is a solid performer for us in the secondary. He is a good leader on the football field as well as […]
