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Avonworth Rolls Northwestern Lehigh, Wins First Title In School History
December 6, 2025
MECHANICSBURG – A season ago, Avonworth’s title hopes came crashing down thanks to a 10-yard run by Northwestern Lehigh’s Eli Zimmerman that delivered the game-winning touchdown in overtime. This time around, Avonworth was not to be denied, as they avenged their loss from a season ago and took down Northwestern Lehigh in dominant fashion, 31-7. […]
Penn State Hires Iowa State’s Matt Campbell As Next Head Coach
December 5, 2025
After a long and painful search, Penn State’s coaching carousel has finally come to a stop, after hiring Iowa State’s Matt Campell to be the next head coach of the Nittany Lions. Some of the other candidates Penn State had been considering included BYU head coach Kalani Sitake, former New York Giants head coach Matt […]
PIAA Class 3A Title Game Preview: Avonworth
December 5, 2025
AVONWORTH ANTELOPES vs NORTHWESTERN LEHIGH TIGERS PIAA District 7 – Class 3A WPIAL 3A Section 1 Head Coach: Duke Johncour OVERVIEW Avonworth is certainly no stranger to this stage, considering they made it year last season. The Antelopes also didn’t have to rely entirely on film to learn about who they were playing, as this […]
Strong Defensive Performance Powers Clairton To First State Title In 13 Years
December 4, 2025
MECHANICSBURG – As the saying goes, “third time’s the charm.” This game was the third time that Clairton and Bishop Guilfoyle had met in the state title game. After having lost the first two times to the Marauders, this time around the Bears got it done dominantly, winning 35-3 over Bishop Guilfoyle and racking off […]
Malvern Prep’s Jackson Ford Commits To Penn State
December 3, 2025
Malvern Prep’s 4 star edge rusher Jackson Ford commits to Penn State. Ford verbally announced commitment to Penn State back in June and had since recieved offers from 20 other FBS schools, including having visits with Ohio State, Michigan, Stanford, Kentucky, and Stanford, before finally confirming his commitment to Penn State. Listed at 6 foot […]
Nazareth’s 4 Star Quarterback Peyton Falzone Commits To Penn State
December 3, 2025
Nazareth quarterback Peyton Falzone has committed to Penn State. Falzone, a four star dual-threat quarterback, is the 7th highest ranked quarterback prospect in Pennsylvania according to ESPN and had offers from 17 FBS schools, including Virginia Tech, Iowa, Utah, and Auburn, who he committed to back in June after swapping from Penn State. He decommitted […]
PIAA Class 1A Title Game Preview: Clairton Bears
December 3, 2025
CLAIRTON BEARS vs BISHOP GUILFOYLE MARAUDERS PIAA District 7 – Class 1A WPIAL 1A Section 1 Head Coach: Wayne Wade OVERVIEW After being handed their only loss of the season in the state quarterfinals by Fort Cherry a season ago, Clairton has finally found their way back to the big stage. The Bears are certainly no stranger […]
Southern Lehigh Escapes Cardinal O’Hara 28-24, Advances To 4A State Title (VIDEO RECAP)
November 29, 2025
WHITEHALL – In a game filled with plenty of adversity, Southern Lehigh (14-1) managed to survive a 21 point comeback by Cardinal O’Hara (10-5) by a final score of 28-24, en route to their first state title appearance in school history. Early on in this game, Southern Lehigh was in full control. Following a perfectly […]
Cardinal O’Hara vs Southern Lehigh – PIAA Class 4A Semifinal Game Preview and Prediction
November 28, 2025
It’s the final week of November, and Thanksgiving has come and gone. As we enter Black Friday, we’re now in the state Semifinals ladies and gentlemen, and this week I’ll be heading back to Whitehall to bring you coverage between Cardinal O’Hara (10-4) and Southern Lehigh (13-1). Last Week’s Matchups Cardinal O’Hara: 28-6 Win at […]
Cardinal O’Hara Rides Strong Defense To 28-6 Win Over Undefeated North Pocono (VIDEO RECAP)
November 22, 2025
WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP – Fresh off their first district title in school history, Cardinal O’Hara came into the state quarterfinals and knocked off undefeated North Pocono by a final score of 28-6, thanks to their strong defense and stellar rushing attack. “It all came down to our preparation, and our kids are able to adapt to […]
Cardinal O’Hara vs North Pocono – PIAA Class 4A Quarterfinal Game Preview and Prediction
November 21, 2025
The first round of this year’s state playoffs have come and gone, which means we’re off to the quarterfinals. This week we’re taking a look at a 4A matchup, between the District 12 champion Cardinal O’Hara Lions (9-4) and the District 2 champion North Pocono Trojans (13-0). Last Week’s Matchups Cardinal O’Hara: 34-6 Win vs […]
Scranton Prep Survives Mifflinburg 28-21 (VIDEO RECAP)
November 15, 2025
MILTON – After falling behind 14-0 early in the first quarter and going into halftime down 21-14, the red hot Scranton Prep Cavaliers looked to be in major trouble. That all changed in the second half, as the Cavaliers defense held the Wildcats off the scoreboard entirely in the second half, allowing their offense control […]
Scranton Prep vs Mifflinburg – PIAA Class 3A First Round Game Preview and Prediction
November 13, 2025
Majority of the District Championship games have already been played around the state of Pennsylvania which means we’re in the state playoffs now! This week we’re taking a look at a fun matchup in the class 3A state bracket between the District 2 champion Scranton Prep Cavaliers (7-5) and the District 4 champion Mifflinburg Wildcats […]
Mifflinburg Takes Down Montoursville 35-12, Wins First Outright District Title In School History (VIDEO RECAP)
November 8, 2025
MIFFLINBURG – If you go and look back 23 years ago, the Mifflinburg Wildcats had completed a perfect 10-0 season which was good enough to be named District 4 champions without having to play in any kind of bracket. This year, Mifflinburg had their opportunity to win the district title outright for the first time […]
Northern Lehigh Edges Palisades 29-28 In An Overtime Classic (VIDEO RECAP)
November 2, 2025
SLATINGTON – Towards the end of the third quarter down by seven points, Northern Lehigh quarterback Garrett Smoyer had the ball knocked out of his hands and recovered by Palisades’ defensive end Silias Slay. That fumble halted what looked like what might be a possible game tying drive in the crucial stages of the game, […]
Mifflinburg Survives Early Scare, Cruises Past Danville 56-14 (VIDEO RECAP)
November 1, 2025
MIFFLINBURG – After being tied 14-14 early in the second quarter thanks to two touchdown passes from Carter Raup, Mifflinburg took the game and ran with it. The Wildcats scored 42 unanswered points to beat Danville in the 2025 District 4 3A Semifinals. Mifflinburg (9-2) advances to the District 4 3A Championship next week to […]
District 4: Class 1A-4A 2025 Playoff Preview
October 31, 2025
It seems like only yesterday we were preparing for the first week of the season. Now, Halloween is right around the corner, trees are losing all their leaves, and the weather is getting much colder, which means playoff time is here once again. The playoffs are where records are thrown out the window and where […]
(4) Danville vs (1) Mifflinburg – Game Preview and Prediction
October 30, 2025
The playoffs have finally arrived ladies and gentlemen! This week we’re heading out to Mifflinburg to take a look at the District 4 3A semifinal between the Danville Ironmen (4-6) and the Mifflinburg Wildcats (8-2). Some Statistics to Know Week 10 Matchups Mifflinburg: 35-0 Win vs Lewisburg Danville: 21-12 Win at Selinsgrove Week 10 Mifflinburg […]
Bloomsburg Blanks Central Columbia 46-0 On Senior Night (VIDEO RECAP)
October 25, 2025
BLOOMSBURG – Friday marked the 63rd all-time meeting between these two teams that are separated by a mere five miles, and this time around we had a very lopsided game. The Bloomsburg Panthers (8-2) took full advantage of the winless Central Columbia Blue Jays (0-10) en route to a 46-0 shutout victory, which was Bloomsburg’s […]
Central Columbia vs Bloomsburg – Game Preview and Prediction
October 24, 2025
Wow the season has flown by, we’ve already reached the final week of the regular season! This week we’re headed to Bloomsburg to take a look at the 63rd installment of the Battle for the Burg, between the Central Columbia Blue Jays and the Bloomsburg Panthers. Some Statistics to Know Week 9 Matchups Bloomsburg (7-2): […]
Berwick Blanks Selinsgrove 56-0 Behind Wilkerson’s 4 Touchdowns (VIDEO RECAP)
October 18, 2025
BERWICK – Last season around this time, the Bulldogs sat at 3-6, fighting for a spot in the District 2 playoffs. This year however has been a complete turnaround for Berwick. The Bulldogs rode another strong performance from Ty’Meere Wilkerson to a 56-0 demolition of Selingrove, winning their ninth straight game. The story for Wilkerson […]
Executive Education Rides Strong Second Half to Upset Over School of the Future (VIDEO RECAP)
October 12, 2025
PHILADELPHIA – After scoring just six points in the first half and trailing by eight, the Executive Education Raptors came out in the second half and outscored the School of the Future Firebirds 36-18, en route to an impressive 42-32 upset victory. School of the Future opened up the scoring first, as well as coming […]
Neumann-Goretti Takes Down West Catholic 15-6 In Penalty-Riddled, Defensive Showdown (VIDEO RECAP)
October 12, 2025
PHILADELPHIA – Whenever these two teams meet, the game is always hard fought and competitive. This time around was no different, as defense made all the difference in this game. Both teams combining for just 21 total points, along with plenty of sacks and turnovers, this game was the definition of a defensive showdown. Neumann-Goretti […]
Audenried Charter Hangs On Late, Upsets Undefeated Thomas Edison (VIDEO RECAP)
October 12, 2025
PHILADELPHIA – Going into the fourth quarter, the Audenried Charter Rockets trailed undefeated Thomas Edison by two points. In that fourth quarter, the Rockets came up with two scores and multiple takeaways on defense to take down the Thomas Edison Owls 26-22 in a thrilling finish. The scoring didn’t begin until the second quarter where […]
Mifflinburg Handles Winless Blue Jays, 65-3
October 11, 2025
SOUTH CENTRE TOWNSHIP – Once Landen Murray took the opening kickoff all the way to the end zone, it was very clear that Mifflinburg was going to control the entirety of this game. Coming off such a heartbreaking 21-14 home loss last week against Southern Columbia, Mifflinburg took full advantage of the winless Central Columbia […]
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