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Pennsylvania Connections to XFL Opener in DC
February 20, 2023
Pennsylvania Connections to XFL Opener in DC Pennsylvania’s own Jim Haslett is back at it again. Haslett 67 from Pittsburgh, has been involved in football his entire life. He played for Avalon High School before becoming a three time All-American in college at my hometown school Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Haslett played from 1979 to […]
2022 Heritage Conference all stars (Gallery)
December 26, 2022
Heritage conference coaches chose their all stars for the 2022 season. West Shamokin Lou Swartz Dylan Wolfe Penns Manor Max Hill Carter Smith Nathan Raffaele United Clinton Safko Chris Clark Marion Center Parker Black Dakota Bracken Northern Cambria Peyton Myers Ty Dumm Northern Cambria Colton Paronish Ben Janosko River Valley […]
Rams get revenge, route Hawks in Super Region One Final!
December 3, 2022
Rams get revenge, route Hawks in Super Region One Final! NCAA Division 2 Playoffs Quarterfinals Shepherd Rams (12-1) at IUP Crimson Hawks (10-1) The Rams came to Indiana looking for some payback and they got some and more with a impressive 48-13 victory on a very windy day. They say it is hard to beat […]
Hawks ground Eagles to advance to Super Region One Final!
November 27, 2022
NCAA Division 2 Football Playoffs Super Region One Semifinal #12 (#4) Ashland Eagles (10-1) at #15 (#1) IUP Crimson Hawks IUP used a swarming defense and a strong running game to end the Ashland Eagles season Saturday 19-13. The Eagles entered the game with one of the nations top rushing attacks and rushing defenses. IUP […]
Warriors run roughshod over Colts!
November 26, 2022
PIAA Single A Quarterfinal (D6) Northern Cambria Colts (10-3) vs (D4) Canton Warriors (11-1) at Mansion Park in Altoona, Pa. Northern Cambria’s Cinderella season came to a quick end Saturday night as the Canton Warriors scored three touchdowns in the first, four minutes and 22 seconds. The Colts came into the game as big underdogs […]
2022 PIAA Single A Quarterfinal Preview Northern Cambria vs Canton!
November 22, 2022
2022 PIAA Single A Quarterfinal Preview Northern Cambria vs Canton Northern Cambria Colts (10-3) are District 6 Football Champions for the first time ever, thanks to a fourth quarter comeback last week. The Canton Warriors (11-1) are two time defending champions from District 4. They meet Saturday at Mansion Park in Altoona at 5 pm […]
2nd Annual Lady Wildcats Powder Puff Turkey Bowl! Juniors Rule!
November 20, 2022
2nd Annual Lady Wildcats Powder Puff Turkey Bowl I made my first trip to Memorial Field in Homer City this year and it wasn’t to cover the awesome boy’s football program. The Wildcats struggled with injuries all year and were knocked out in the opening round of the District Vi playoffs. I usually do four […]
Dragons soar pass Bison!
November 19, 2022
Dragons soar pass Bison to advance to the elite eight! PIAA 3A Playoffs (D6)Central Dragons (10-2) vs (D9)Clearfield Bison (8-3) Central had the big name quarterback(Jeff Hoenstine), played in a tougher conference(LHAC) and practically had home field advantage(Hollidaysburg), so the visiting Clearfield Bison needed to win the turnover battle. They didn’t and Central of Martinsburg […]
Team effort from Hawks knocks Rams from the unbeaten!
November 13, 2022
Hawks beat unbeaten Rams behind a total team effort! IUP are PSAC Champions! PSAC Championship (EC)#3 Shepherd Rams (10-0) at (WC)#19 IUP Crimson Hawks (8-1) The Rams came to Indiana undefeated. They were 5-0 all time against Indiana. They had Harlin Hill Trophy winner Tyson Bagent at quarterback. IUP was without their best player Duane […]
Kiesewetter carries Marauders over Rams, Richland title streak ends at four!
November 11, 2022
PIAA D6 2nd Round Playoffs #4 Bishop Guilfoyle Marauders (8-3) @ #1 Richland Rams (11-0) The Marauders and Rams moved their game up one day to avoid the rain from Hurricane Nicole. So instead of contending with the rain, both teams had to deal with a 20 + mph wind. It seriously limited both teams […]
IUP soars pass Clarion!
November 6, 2022
IUP soars pass Clarion! PSAC West Game Clarion Golden Eagles (3-6) at IUP Crimson Hawks (7-1) IUP rebound from an upset loss last week to Gannon. The Crimson Hawks totally dominated the visiting Golden Eagles. The Crimson Hawks defense which gave up 43 points last week pitched a shutout. The offense scored a season high […]
Comets get scare from Vikings!
November 5, 2022
Comets get scare from Vikings! PIAA D6 Playoffs Round One Single A #8 Glendale Vikings (5-5) at #1 Penns Manor (9-1) Penns Manor gave visiting Glendale plenty of chances to pull the upset in the opening round of the PIAA playoffs. A Superman’s effort by all purpose Justin Marshall helped the Comets build an early […]
District V Playoffs are loaded! Breakdown of the 2A games including the D5/8 sub regional: QB’s going to war
November 3, 2022
click to see brackets PIAA District V Playoffs District V is one of the three smallest districts (12 total). It covers Somerset, Bedford and Fulton Counties. Only eleven schools play football in the district (6-A, 4-2A, and 1-3A). District V Playoffs are loaded! Breakdown of the 2A games including the D5/8 sub regional: QB’s going […]
Mountaineers eclipse Comets!
October 30, 2022
Appalachian Bowl Crossover Game between Heritage Conference & WestPac Winners Penns Manor Comets (9-0) vs Berlin Brothersvalley Mountaineers (9-0) at Windber Two Conference winners meet Saturday night for the Appalachian Bowl Championship. One walked away feeling pretty good about themselves. The other licking their wounds. Berlin Brothersvalley posted their eighth shutout in 10 games with […]
Lions ground BlueJays!
October 29, 2022
Heritage Conference Crossover Matchup United Valley Lions (3-6) at Conemaugh Valley Bluejays (2-6) The United Valley Lions closed an era for the Conemaugh Valley BlueJays with a 41-22 victory. It was the final game of the season for both teams. The BlueJays will join the Heritage Conference starting next year as the WestPac comes to […]
Colts corral Indians in Crossover Matchup!
October 29, 2022
Heritage Conference-WestPAC Crossover Northern Cambria(H) (6-3) at Conemaugh Township Indians (W) (6-3) In a battle of two playoff bound teams the Northern Cambria Colts outlasted the Conemaugh Township Indians 34-20. Both teams started the season with big winning streaks. The Colts won their first four and the Indians their first five. Both teams have struggled […]
Different Week, same results. Hawks down Griffins!
October 23, 2022
Division II PSAC West Game Seton Hill Griffins(0-7) at IUP Crimson Hawks(6-0) The IUP Crimson Hawks remained undefeated beating the winless Seton Hill Griffins 44-7. The IUP offense didn’t have one of its best games but did enough to cruise to an easy victory. Both teams struggled to run the ball. IUP out rushed the […]
High School Football more than just a game!
October 22, 2022
Many kids have a passion for high school sports. Now imagine a 15 year old boy with this passion. All he wants to do is play high school football with his classmates and friends. He’s a good athlete at a big school. He’s starting his high school football career when a pandemic hits the world. […]
Bison stomp Lions!
October 22, 2022
Mid Penn Commonwealth Game Altoona Lions(5-3) at Carlisle Thundering Herd(4-4) The Carlisle Thundering Herd took one step closer to securing a playoff spot with a 24-14 victory over the visiting Altoona Lions. It however did not start out well for the Bison on Homecoming/ Senior Day. The Lions went 77 yards on their opening drive […]
Highlanders unable to control Hill as Comets win title!
October 15, 2022
Heritage Conference Matchup Cambria Heights Highlanders(6-1) at Penns Manor Comets(7-0) In a battle to decide the Heritage Conference title and a trip to the Appalachian Bowl in two weeks at Windber, the Penns Manor Comets punched their ticket. Both teams entered the game with the top two offenses and defenses in the conference. Penns Manor […]
Presidents suffocate Titans!
October 8, 2022
President’s Athletic Conference Washington & Jefferson Presidents(4-1, 2-1) @ Westminster Titans (2-2) (1-1) The W & J Presidents moved to 3 and 1 in the conference with a hard fought 17-14 victory in New Wilmington, Pa. It was not the best performance by either team. The game featured 19 punts and 7 turnovers. The first […]
Colts maul Wolves!
October 7, 2022
Heritage Conference Matchup West Shamokin Wolves (4-2) at Northern Cambria Colts (4-2) The Northern Cambria Colts broke a two game losing streak with a hard fought 35-26 victory over the visiting West Shamokin Wolves. The game started out slowly but ended in a rush of points. The Wolves drove 51 yards on their opening drive […]
Red Flash too much for Blue Devils!
October 1, 2022
Division 3 Northeast Conference Game Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (0-4)@ St. Francis Red Flash (2-2) After four straight road games to start the season, the St. Francis Red Flash played host to the visiting Central Connecticut State Blue Devils. The Red Flash beat the Blue Devil for the first time in five years. If […]
Comets remain unbeaten!
October 1, 2022
Heritage Conference Matchup Northern Cambria Colts(4-1) at Penns Manor Comets(5-0) The Penns Manor Comets remained unbeaten with an impressive 40-14 victory over the visiting Northern Cambria Colts. The teams two offenses are very different. The Comets like to run the ball and than run it some more. The Colts like to throw it all over […]
