March 2021
The Greatest HS Games Ever Played in PA: 1981 Red Land vs Mechanicsburg @GoRLFootball @RedLand_AD @GoMechanicsburg @MASHfootballboo
March 24, 2021 | PFN Staff
If you would like to contribute YOUR greatest game to this section , email billy@pafootballnews.com The Greatest HS Games Ever Played in PA: 1981 Red Land vs Mechanicsburg Patriots hoist the trophy Special Contributor: Kyle Wagner Rich Lichtel would go on to have a long and illustrious career as Mechanicsburg Head Football Coach. He was a […]
No Time-No Problem For Steelton-Highspire’s Cliff Hanger Victory Over Old Forge 39-36
November 14, 2020 | PFN Staff
With zero time showing on the score board and only one play left as a result of a penalty, the Rollers of Steelton-Highspire flatten the Old Forge Blue Devils state title hopes. Freshman QB Alex Erby hit D1 WR recruit Mehki Flowers on a five -yard touchdown pass that gave the Rollers a 39-36 victory […]
Lakeland Edges Lake-Lehman 14-11 for District 2 3A Title
November 7, 2020 | PFN Staff
The Lakeland Chiefs defeated the Lake-Lehman Black Knights 14-11 at Lakeland Friday night to capture the District 2 3A Title. The unbeaten Chiefs were tested on every aspect of the play by the highly touted Black Knights who came into the game with only one lost. From the opening kickoff to the final whistle, it […]
Wolfpack Gets Taylor-Made Victory Over Tigers 35-28
November 6, 2020 | PFN Staff
Thursday night at Wilkes-Barre Memorial Stadium, QB Kam Taylor carved out a nail-biting 35-28 victory over the Tunkhannock Tigers. From the opening kickoff the senior QB took control of his team, both running and passing before surrendering the ball to the Tigers. The Tigers had little luck on their first possession and had to punt […]
Cougars Spoil Cavilers Playoff Hopes with 34-21 Upset
November 1, 2020 | PFN Staff
The Valley View Cougars upset the Scranton Prep Cavilers in front of an enthusiastic crowd Saturday afternoon at Scranton Memorial Stadium The previous unbeaten Cavilers playoff hopes were extinguished by a well-balanced Cougar attack from the opening kickoff. The Valley View defense bared a nostalgic resemblance of the Cougars in the past. The first […]
Janiszewski Too Much For Trojans, Leads Western Wayne Past North Pocono 27-3
October 31, 2020 | PFN Staff
Zane Janiszewski was a ubiquitous figure at the North Pocono Sports complex Friday night as he led his Wildcats to a convincing 27-3 victory over the North Pocono Trojans. I spoke to the Wildcats’s workhorse after his stunning performance which yielded 215 yards rushing on 27 attempts, three touchdowns and several key tackles […]
After trailing the whole first half the Line Mountain Eagles beat the Newport Buffalo 44-21 @MegLaud @linemtsd
October 25, 2020 | PFN Staff
After trailing the whole first half the Line Mountain Eagles beat the Newport Buffalo 44-21 Meghan Laudenslager photos Heather Fees The first few possessions gave LM a lot of 1st downs but that’s where they stayed for the first 5 minutes of the game. Senior Jacob Feese with the keeper gave the Eagles their first […]
Comets On Fire -Rout Dawgs 35-0
October 23, 2020 | PFN Staff
The Crestwood Comets defeated the Berwick Bulldogs 35-0 Friday night at Crispin Field in Berwick. The undefeated Comets launched their rockets early on the opening drive. The Mountain Top powerhouse needed only five plays to score when QB Ryan Petrosky ran for a seven yard touchdown making it 6-0. Sure foot kicker Alex Romanoski […]
Line Mountain Eagles rise above the Northwest Area Rangers
October 18, 2020 | PFN Staff
Line Mountain Eagle rise above the Northwest Area Rangers Meghan Laudenslager, contributor The Eagles found themselves once again in unknown territory traveling to Shickshinny to take on the Rangers, however, they came away with that familiar winning feeling, topping the Rangers 47-20 The ball was tossed between both teams for most of the first quarter […]
Lakeland Remains Undefeated with Decisive 55-25 Win Over Riverside
October 17, 2020 | PFN Staff
From the beginning, it looked like it was going to be long Saturday afternoon for Riverside head coach Harry Armstrong. The Vikings bobbled the opening kickoff which was recovered by Lakeland in Viking territory. The Chiefs went on a warpath and four downs later RB Giovanni Spataro ran 8 yards for the Chiefs […]
Black Knights Slay Warriors 47-26
October 17, 2020 | PFN Staff
Lake- Lehman defeated Wyoming Area 47-26 Friday night in Exeter in front a predominant Warrior crowd. The three-headed monster of QB Ethan Adams, RB Ryan Eiden, WR Jacob Monko proved to be too much for the defending 3A state champs. The Black Knights wasted no time exhibiting their adroitness by scoring on the second play […]
The Comeback Kids: Tyrone Tops Penns Valley on Late Gripp TD (via @TyroneEagleEye)
October 14, 2020 | PFN Staff
By Dean Grassi, Assistant Sports Editor . For the third time this season, the Golden Eagles found themselves down by a touchdown late in the fourth quarter, this time on the road against Penns Valley. Just like they did in week one against Bellefonte and week four against Bald Eagle, the Golden Eagles stepped up with […]
“For Whom The Bell Tolls” : Scranton Defeats West Scranton 15-0 in Annual Classic
October 10, 2020 | PFN Staff
The Scranton Knights beat city rival West Scranton 15-0 in their annual Bell game at Scranton Memorial stadium Saturday morning in front of a generous enthusiastic crowd. The Knights got the opening kick-off. QB Arvel Chandeler took command of the offense by running for the initial first down on the first drive. But […]
Scranton Prep Rips Western Wayne 48-21-Cavaliers Aerial Attack Crushes Wild Cats
October 10, 2020 | PFN Staff
Scranton Prep defeated Western Wayne 48-21 Friday night at Scranton Memorial Stadium in front of the allowed fan capacity of 1,800. In a crucial 3A encounter, the Cavaliers wasted no time, after the initial kick-off, to launch an aerial attack that would be bothersome to the Wildcats all evening. Paddy Grady (QB) threw a 26 […]
The Drive: Eagles March 96 Yards in Final 1:30 for Win at BEA (via Tyroneeagleeyenews.com)
October 7, 2020 | PFN Staff
By Dean Grassi, Assistant Sports Editor For most of the night against Bald Eagle, the Golden Eagle’s offense was a flop. With two interceptions and only seven points, it was not a good night for quarterback Brandon Lucas and the rest of the Tyrone offense. But Lucas and company came alive when it mattered most. […]
Spartans dominate Olympians, 36-0 via SHENANDOAH SENTINEL @Kaylin5171 @NSAthletics1 @coachhall_
October 3, 2020 | PFN Staff
Special Contribution, KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL LANSFORD, Carbon County – North Schuylkill’s undefeated season continues. In a neutral-site game Friday night, at Panther Valley’s field in Lansford, Jim Thorpe and North Schuylkill both entered undefeated. Despite that, North Schuylkill Head Coach Wally Hall said they approached the game the same way they would […]
Line Mountain SOARS above to beat the UDA Trojans 46-22.
October 3, 2020 | PFN Staff
Written by Meghan Laudenslager Once the Eagles got on the scoreboard it didn’t stop. Seniors Jacob Feese and Garret Laudenslager along with junior Beau Keim started off the second drive of the night with runs giving them first downs and driving the Eagles closer to the end zone. Feese with a keeper brought in the […]
“Hit Man” Holzman Too Much For Vikes, Old Forge rolls over Riverside
October 3, 2020 | PFN Staff
The Old Forge Blue Devils routed the Riverside Vikings 43-12 Friday night at Old Forge Memorial Stadium. Senior running back Collin “Hit Man” Holzman stacked up 154 yards in 10 carriers and scored 1 touchdown in the crosstown rivalry. Only 2 minutes into the first quarter Holzman struck early with a run that set […]
Apollo Ridge pulls away from Freeport for second win of the season @ApolloRidgeFB @FASD_Athletics
September 19, 2020 | PFN Staff
Alex Fydryszewski The football season has begun to take swing in Butler county and Friday night saw a competitive first half between Apollo Ridge and Freeport, before AR took control of the contest in the 3rd quarter, pulling away for a 48-14 road Victory. The first quarter brought fireworks early as Freeport came out with a halfback […]
Union/A-C Valley drops Keystone @UHSACV_Football @KeystoneFootba2
September 19, 2020 | PFN Staff
Special contribution d9and10sports.com Chris Rosetti KNOX, Pa. – Caiden Rainey’s 10-yard touchdown run capped a 63-yard drive to open the second half for Union/A-C Valley and the Falcon Knights did the rest in a 14-7 win over rival Keystone Friday night in Knox. Rainey had the big plays of the drive including an 18-yard catch and […]
Pending School Boards’ Approval, D9 Teams in IU-9 Won’t Start Until Sept. 14; Will Play in IU-9 “Bubble”
August 24, 2020 | PFN Staff
RIDGWAY, Pa. – The 14 public school districts that make up Intermediate Unit 9 in the northern half of District 9 won’t play fall high school sports until Sept. 14 and will most likely play in a “bubble” that only includes each other. “Following the PIAA’s vote on Friday, Aug. 21, to […]
PIAA Concerned Gov. Wolf Not Basing Thoughts on PA Sports-Specific Data
August 15, 2020 | PFN Staff
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. – After meeting with representatives from Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s administration Friday, Aug. 14, the PIAA has concerns that Wolf’s recommendation not to play high school sports until at least Jan. 1, 2021, because of the COVID-19 pandemic is not based upon Pennsylvania’s sport-specific data. (Photo by Jared Bakaysa of JB […]
Pennsylvania Football Recruiting History, 2000-2020
March 26, 2020 | PFN Staff
Recruiting has come a really long way over the past 21 years. In 2000, the website Scout.com ranked the top high school recruits in Pennsylvania – well, at least the top four recruits in the state. Before that, die-hards need to subscribe to newsletters or (if you can believe it) call recruiting hotlines for the latest […]
Lackawanna, former PA HS stars come up short in bid for National Title @LCFalconsFB
December 6, 2019 | PFN Staff
Special Reporter Sean Frye PITTSBURG, Kan. — While state championships are the talk of the state, Pennsylvania football found itself on a national stage on Thursday night as Lackawanna Community College faced top-ranked Mississippi Gulf Coast in the NJCAA national championship at Pittsburg State University in Kansas. Lackawanna fell to Mississippi Gulf Coast 24-13 in […]
Wood survive Gateway, advances to another title game @WoodFootball @GatewayGatorsFB
November 29, 2019 | PFN Staff
Phil Cmor ALTOONA — Robbie Meyer was endeavoring to dodge accolades as adeptly as teammate Kaelin Costello evaded would-be tacklers and Archbishop Wood pass rushers avoided blockers. “I don’t see myself as the hero,” Meyer said. “I see the offense and the defense as the heroes. It’s a team effort.” Then a middle-aged couple walked […]
