September 2019
PROTIME PREDICTIONS: WEEK 5, WHO YA GOT?
September 18, 2019 | Phil Myers
Last week Protime decided to try the sidelines instead of the press box where he usually takes pictures and keeps game stats. You probably won’t see him on the sidelines again for a while. First of all, he lost the lens to his camera. (It was found after the game under the goal posts, right […]
In Battle of Unbeatens, Clarion Bests Brookville
September 14, 2019 | Phil Myers
Before a packed house in Brookville Friday night, Clarion bested Brookville 29-12. The game was physical and featured some hard hitting by both defenses. In fact, it was Clarion’s tenacious and unyielding defense along with some big plays by the offense that did Brookville in. “It was a team effort and I was proud of […]
PROTIME PREDICTIONS: WEEK 3, WHO YA GOT?
September 11, 2019 | Phil Myers
Protime took a little jaunt down ‘Memory Lane’ last week. No, he was not jogging down the street across town, his mind was traveling back in time. Doesn’t everyone’s? For all those old enough, remember the sandlot and pick-up football games when you were kids? You’d come home with grass stains on your pants, maybe […]
CONVERSATION WITH COACH – Jim Roth, Southern Columbia
September 11, 2019 | Phil Myers
The Southern Columbia Tigers were in the midst of a 27 game losing streak, 14 of which came during Coach Jim Roth’s first two years there as an assistant coach. Fast forward to today and Coach Roth’s Southern Tigers are one of the most successful teams ever in the state of Pennsylvania. They are currently […]
The Portage Mustangs Gallop Past Windber 35-7
September 7, 2019 | Phil Myers
Before a packed house at Mustang Stadium, Portage gave the hometown fans something to cheer about as they completely overwhelmed a younger Windber Rambler team in a key WestPac contest. The game was close for a half, but a 64-yard run by Portage QB Connor Price on the opening play of the third quarter took […]
PROTIME PREDICTIONS 2019 Week Two! Who ya got??
September 4, 2019 | Phil Myers
A couple of weeks ago the Protime family visited relatives in Annapolis, MD to celebrate Mrs. Protime’s birthday. Now these relatives have a real nice place and have some fancy things that Protime isn’t used to seeing back in his neck of the woods. Take for example the pepper used for Mrs. P’s wonderful birthday […]
The Southern Columbia Versus Mount Carmel Rivalry Experience @SoCoTigerSports @GOBIGRED19
September 1, 2019 | Phil Myers
I realize there are many rivalry games across the state and I’ve been to Punxsy-DuBois, Tyrone-Bellwood, and North Allegheny-Pine Richland to name a few, but Saturday night was a treat to witness the winningest team in Pennsylvania history, Mount Carmel, take on the winningest team in the last 36 years, Southern Columbia. Even though the […]
PROTIME PREDICTIONS Week One: Who ya got?
August 29, 2019 | Phil Myers
Change. Protime doesn’t like it much. His body is changing and that’s no fun dealing with all those little aches and pains. His six pack abs have changed into a small keg right before his eyes. Work is changing by going paperless with the modern technological automated contraptions. Protime even changed his phone which used […]
Conversation with Coach, This week’s edition: Tim Janocko, Clearfield @coachjanocko @clearfieldbison
August 28, 2019 | Phil Myers
Writer’s Note: Hopefully, this will be a series, interviewing many of the top coaches in the state. These articles may not be every week or even every other week, but we plan on having them throughout the year and years to come. I sat down with Tim Janocko, head coach of the Clearfield Bison, before […]
Billotte and Lezzer Lead Clearfield Past DuBois in King of the Mountain Contest
August 26, 2019 | Phil Myers
Sophomore Oliver Billotte made his much-anticipated debut at quarterback for the homestanding Bison and he made the most of it by throwing for three scores and running for another in Clearfield’s 31-20 triumph over the DuBois Beavers. Tim Janocko, who won his 276th game as the Bison head coach, said “For a sophomore against a team […]
Billotte and Lezzer Lead Clearfield Past DuBois in King of the Mountain Contest
August 24, 2019 | Phil Myers
Sophomore Oliver Billotte made his much-anticipated debut at quarterback for the homestanding Bison and he made the most of it by throwing for three scores and running for another in Clearfield’s 31-20 triumph over the DuBois Beavers. Tim Janocko, who won his 276th game as the Bison head coach, said “For a sophomore against […]
PROTIME PREDICTIONS, Who ya GOT?? Week Zero Edition @Protime_PFN
August 21, 2019 | Phil Myers
He’s more accurate than the weatherman. He’s more savvy than the dalai lama. He picks more winners than Jimmy the Greek ever did. And he’s more fun than watching your favorite high school football team clobber their arch-rival. He’s Protime and he’s back for another jolly year of pertinent predictions. In 2018, your favorite prognosticator […]
McKenzie’s big day leads Quips to 2018 PIAA class 3A title
December 9, 2018 | Phil Myers
For Full slideshow by Jason Syk click picture On a cold Saturday afternoon at Hersheypark Stadium, Aliquippa’s Avante McKenzie warmed the Quip faithful by slicing, dicing, and at times, powering his way to 198 yards and four touchdowns to give his team the 35-0 triumph over Middletown earning the Quips the Class AAA crown. Aliquippa’s […]
Farrell Wins State Single A Title in Convincing Fashion @farrellfootball
December 7, 2018 | Phil Myers
The Farrell Steelers hit a speed bump to open the game, but recovered quickly and ended up defeating the Lakawanna Trail Lions 55-20. Farrell’s Christian Lewis scored five touchdowns and rushed for 249 yards in leading his team to their third Class A state championship, but first since 1996 completing their 15-0 season. Lewis said […]
PROTIME PREDICTIONS by Phil: The Final Stretch
November 29, 2018 | Phil Myers
Protime does the majority of his thinking about the next week’s prognostications in his finished basement. It’s calm, quiet, and a great place to hide from Mrs. Protime. This time of year, it starts to get cold causing Protime to shiver uncontrollably. Protime’s answer is to put his long johns on with a couple of […]
Johnson Motors presents: PROTIME PREDICTIONS by Phil
November 21, 2018 | Phil Myers
Last year Protime was covering a game in the middle of the state. When the game was over, he headed home. After driving for an hour east on I-80, he realized he had gone the wrong way. He needed to go west, not east. Finally, when arrived home at 1:00 A.M. instead of 11:00 P.M., […]
PROTIME PREDICTIONS by Phil
November 15, 2018 | Phil Myers
Last week, Protime agreed to take a break from the rigors of his busy schedule and accompany Mrs. Protime Christmas shopping of all things. Which meant Protime was the chauffeur. The first stop was Panera Bread. “Are we getting gift cards?” Protime asked. “No, silly, we’re getting something to eat before we shop,” declared Mrs. […]
PROTIME PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS by Phil Presented by Bob Johnson Motors
November 8, 2018 | Phil Myers
When Protime was in the service he was assigned to KP duty like everyone is at some point. One day as he was opening a can of juice, Protime cut his finger so severely that he required a couple of stitches. The next day he was designated to peel potatoes and once again he sliced […]
PROTIME PREDICTIONS by Phil, Presented by Johnson Motors
November 1, 2018 | Phil Myers
A few days ago, Protime debated with himself whether he should take a walk since it had quit raining. He elected to venture out into the cold, damp, dark early morning. As he strolled down the sidewalk on the boulevard near his home, a truck splashed Protime with an immense amount of water. It’s […]
PROTIME PREDICTIONS by Phil Sponsored by Johnson Motors
October 25, 2018 | Phil Myers
Last week Protime got home from work early, changed his clothes to run some errands, and headed out. When he got to the first place, he found he’d forgotten his wallet, so home he zoomed. But, he couldn’t find the wallet. It wasn’t on the dresser where it is usually kept. It wasn’t behind the […]
Clearfield Trounces Bald Eagle Area in Battle of PFN top ranked teams
October 13, 2018 | Phil Myers
The class 4A #2 Clearfield Bison journeyed the short distance to Class 3A #3 Bald Eagle Area’s Alumni Stadium in Wingate to tangle with the Bald Eagles in what was billed as the game of the year in the Mountain Athletic Conference. But alas, the contest was one-sided as the Bison put on a clinic […]
Barons’ Fast Start Buries the Pioneers @LSFootball1 @CoachHahnMCFB
October 8, 2018 | Phil Myers
Playing in front of a vocal homecoming crowd at Elden Rettew Stadium in Manheim, the Manheim Central Barons opened the scoring quickly and then continued to find the end zone throughout the first half in dismantling the Lampeter-Strasburg Pioneers 43-7. The win increased the state ranked Barons’ record to 7-0, while the Pioneers’ record fell […]
