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Greg Ricupero

Greg Ricupero
Gregory Ricupero is a super sports fan, Christian and father of two. You can usually find him on a ball field some where. Check at his sports pics on Facebook at Gregory Ricupero Sports Network.
 
 
 
 

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 […]

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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 […]

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Presidents suffocate Titans!

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 […]

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Colts maul Wolves!

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Rams Chase and Shepherd Bison!

September 30, 2022

Central Dauphin-Carlisle @CDRamsFootball @DCHASE_21 @carlislebisonfb @LukeAugust1 Mid-Penn Commonwealth Game Central Dauphin Rams (1-4) at Carlisle Thundering Herd (3-2) CD 14-14- 7- 7=42 C 7- 7- 0- 0=14 C-Ja’Queece Morell 2 run xp Thomas Mazias 11:17 (0-7) CD-David Chase 2 run xp Brayden Snyder 6:49 (7-7) CD-Devin Shepherd 25 run xp Snyder 1:28 (14-7) CD-Chase 32 […]

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IUP run Lakers aground! (gallery including)

September 25, 2022

Mercyhurst Lakers (2-1) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Crimson Hawks (2-0) Mer 7- 0- 3- 6=16 IUP 3-10- 7-13=33 I- Nick Andrasi 25 FG 6:49 (0-3) M-Jason Armstrong 3 pass from Michael Lowery xp Brian Alsobrooks 4:32 (7-3) I- Duane Brown 26 pass from Mak Sexton xp Andrasi 13:27 (7-10) I- Andrasi FG 42 3:32 […]

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Wildcat defense bounces back to shutout unbeaten Colts! (gallery included)

September 24, 2022

Heritage Conference Week#5  Homer-Center Wildcats (2-2) at Northern Cambria Colts (4-0) A week after allowing a game ending Hail Mary touchdown and 57 points to West Shamokin, the Homer-Center Wildcats defense bounced back and pitched  a shutout! Both teams went three and out on their first possessions. The Wildcats second possession started at their on […]

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On this night 14 wasn’t enough! I visited not one but THREE Heritage Conference games

September 18, 2022

On this night 14 wasn’t enough, Heritage Conference Week #4! River Valley 14 at Penns Manor 43 Portage 35 at Purchase Line 14 Cambria Heights 54 at Marion Center 14 Besides the weather, the one thing I love about the fall in Pennsylvania is high school football. I’m lucky to live in Indiana County where […]

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SRU dominates Millersville!

September 18, 2022

Slippery Rock dominates Millersville SRU 14-14- 7-10=45 MIL    7-  0- 7-  0=14 M- Jaheim Morris 68 pass from Anthony Butler xp Christian Makanoeich (0-7) 11:01 SR- Jacob Odom 56 pass from Noah Grover xp DJ Opsatnik (7-7) 10:14 SR- Kyle Sheets 21 pass from Grover xp Opsatnik (14-7) 1:45 SR- Odom 8 pass from […]

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Bearcats outlast Thundering Herd!

September 10, 2022

Carlisle loses first game of the year in a shootout! Carlisle Thundering Herd (2-0) @ William Penn (York) Bearcats (0-2) There we’re more Lanternflies at Smalls Athletic Field in York than points scored last night, but barely. In a game that featured 15 touchdowns and wasn’t decided until the final play, the William Penn Bearcats […]

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2022 PFN Player Profile: Luke August – Carlisle

August 13, 2022

Luke August Carlisle MLB Jersey# 41 Height/Weight: 5’11/210 Class of 2023 @LukeAugust1 How long have you been playing football? 6 years What other sports do you play? Basketball lacrosse What has football taught you? Leadership and teamwork What are your team and personal goals? District champions What is your favorite football moment? Midget year undefeated […]

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Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference 2022 Football Preview!

August 12, 2022

LHAC 2022 Season Preview Three star senior quarterbacks and three rookie coaches! 2021 Rankings Record-Overall-Conference Central 14-1 (10-0) Richland 11-3 (7-2) Bishop Guilfoyle 11-4 (6-4) Penn Cambria 6-6 (5-5) Bedford 10-2 (9-1) Chestnut Ridge 6-5 (6-4) Forest Hills 7-6 (5-5) Westmont Hilltop 3-8 (3-7) Bishop McCort 3-7 (3-7) Johnstown 0-10 (0-10) Central Cambria 4-6 (4-6) […]

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2022 PFN Player Profile: Joshua Scanlan – Indiana

July 1, 2022

Joshua is also a starter on the Indiana County rugby team which won this years state championship!  Joshua Scanlan Positions: OLB/WR School: Indiana Area Jersey# 23 Height: 5’7” Weight: 165 Class of 2023   #1 How long have you been playing football? I have been playing football for three years. #2 What other sports do you […]

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2022 PFN Player Spotlight -Michael Krejocic -Homer-Center Wildcats

June 27, 2022

Michael Krejocic WR, CB Homer Center Jersey# 24 Class of 2023 5’8-175 Twitter @Michael73903261 How long have you been playing football? Since 3rd grade What other sports do you play? Baseball and Basketball What has football taught you? Teamwork, leadership What are your team and personal goals? Winning D6 What is your favorite football moment? […]

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Spring Football is back in Johnstown! @GefaNetwork @ThunderFlood_PA

March 27, 2022

The Flood City Thunder played their home opener Sunday at Sargent’s Stadium at the Point in Johnstown against the Hazleton Mustangs. The Thunder a member of the GEFA are in their third season. The GEFA(Great Eastern Football Association) is an 8 man semi pro football league based mainly in Pennsylvania. Football is America’s favorite sport, […]

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PIAA Class 1A Title Game Team Preview: Bishop GuilfoyleMarauders @BGMarauderFball @karsonkies14

December 8, 2021

Bishop Guilfoyle Marauders  PIAA District 6 – Class A League: Laurel Highlands League Head Coach: Justin Wheeler Overview: The Marauders are looking for their fourth state championship since 2014 in class A. BG is having an “off-year” with four losses, all to 2A schools. Bishop Guilfoyle’s biggest advantage is playoff experience, they are always going […]

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Quips start slow but speed to victory! @quipfootball@shoresports2

December 4, 2021

Jersey Shore Bulldogs D4 (14-0) vs Aliquippa Quips D7 (11-1) From Cambria Heights PIAA 4A Semi-Final Aliquippa will shoot for their fourth PIAA title on Thursday evening after beating previously undefeated Jersey Shore 41-16. It was all Jersey Shore for first 19 minutes. The Bulldogs led 10 to 0 and the Quips didn’t have a […]

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Steelers too much for Gremlins in the snow! @farrellfootball @KC_GremlinFball

November 27, 2021

Farrell Steelers D10 (10-0) at Karns City Gremlins D9 (11-1) PIAA 2A Round of Eight The Farrell Steelers went into Friday nights game as big favorites despite playing on the road. The Steelers were averaging 53.4 points per game and giving up just 6.2 points per game. The Karns City Gremlins were hoping home field […]

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Bulldogs hold off Indians ! @JHS_Football @mvillebulldogs

November 21, 2021

Juniata Indians D6 (10-2) at Meadville Bulldogs D10 (8-3) PIAA State Playoffs 4A Opening Round In covering the Juniata Indians for the second straight week, I’ve learned they play very exciting football games. A week after winning a scoreless tie in overtime, they fell short in the final seconds of a shootout! Meadville came into […]

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Marauders advance to D6 final again! @BGMarauderFball @homerwildcats @PIAADistrictVI

November 20, 2021

Bishop Guilfoyle Marauders#3  (7-4) at Homer-Center Wildcats#2 (8-3) PIAA D6 Class A Semi-Final @GregoryRicupero Last Meeting-11/13/20 Wildcats 13 vs Marauders 48 In a battle of old foes, Bishop Guilfoyle played Homer-Center in the District VI playoffs for the sixth time in nine years. The Marauders won for the fourth time and will play for the […]

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Wildcats lose to Juniata by inches! @usofootball @PGHCityLeague @JHS_Football

November 14, 2021

Wildcats lose to Juniata by inches! @usofootball @PGHCityLeague @JHS_Football USO WildcatsWildcat (3-6) District 8 vs Juniata Indians (9-2) District 6 at Mansion Park PIAA 4A  Playoffs My Twitter @GregoryRicupero If you like good defense, Mansion Park was the place to be Saturday. The USO Wildcats and the Juniata Indians battled to a scoreless tie after […]

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One, Two, Three Bedford advances! @bedfordfootball @Bison_Football

November 13, 2021

One, Two, Three Bedford advances! @bedfordfootball  @Bison_Football Clearfield Bison (11-0) District 9 at Bedford Bison (9-1) District 5 PIAA 3A Playoffs Last Meeting Bedford 40 vs Clearfield 21 10/30/20 For the second straight year Bedford eliminated Clearfield from the playoffs. Bedford got off to a hot start and finish with a flurry. Clearfield, won the […]

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Breaking down the PIAA District VI Playoffs Nov 12/13

November 11, 2021

Breaking down the PIAA District VI Playoffs November 12/13 6A Williamsport(6-5) vs State College(5-5) 11/12 7pm at Central Mountain Common Opponents-Altoona & Mifflin County- Both teams beat Mifflin Co. easily. State College beat Altoona two weeks ago, Williamsport beat them last week. However in week two, the Lions beat the Millionaires. The District VI Championship […]

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