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Phil Myers

Phil Myers
Phil "Protime" Myers covers high school football games all over the state with the blessing of his wonderful wife. "Protime" also predicts most of the biggest games around the state each week. His prognostications are second to none, usually averaging 80% or better.
 
 
 
 

Protime Predictions – Mrs. P is Glad it’s Football Season

August 22, 2024

Well, sports fans, the premier football aficionado is back with his insight into classic and not so classic matchups across the Commonwealth each week.  And Mrs. Protime is glad.  Just the other day she said, “I wish football season will soon start so I can have some peace and quiet.”  That is because Protime has […]

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Conversation with Coach – Mark Lyons, Central Valley

August 21, 2024

Central Valley has only ever had one football coach, the Beaver County Sports Hall of Famer, Mark Lyons.  Coach Lyons has led the Warriors to 5 WPIAL titles and 4 PIAA state championship game appearances, winning the state gold medal twice.   But it was a devastating loss to Wyoming Area in 2019 that made Lyons […]

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District Nine Conference Preview – Region 3

August 20, 2024

Bucktail – New coach Kevin Ransom is looking to build upon Bucktail’s 5-5 record last year.  He says building a foundation is important.  With 4 offensive linemen back plus Brody Pentz at QB, the 2024 season is bright.  Pentz rushed for over 1,300 yards last year and is a super athlete.  Rushing and passing for […]

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2024 District Nine Conference Preview – Region 2

August 15, 2024

Brockway – The Rovers have a team to challenge St. Marys for the 3A crown this year.  Coach Jake Heigel brings back 7 offensive and 7 defensive starters from a year ago.  The strength of the ’24 version of Rover football will be at wide receiver and in the trenches.  Leading a speedy and very […]

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District Nine Conference Preview – Region 1

August 12, 2024

Bradford – The Owls broke a 3-year losing streak in 2023 by winning 4 games.  They have 50 players going into camp, so the numbers are good.  Coach Jeff Puglio says it is a matter of getting the right kids and they are getting there.  They had a few kids step up and contribute last […]

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2024 District Nine Media Day Huge Success

August 2, 2024

The 2024 District Nine football media day was largely successful due to all teams playing in the league participated and 14 media outlets were represented.  There were approximately 150 players, coaches, media personnel, and organizers present at the St. Marys Middle School.  The event began at 9:00 A.M. with some introductory remarks, followed by a […]

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Elk County Catholic and St. Marys to Form a Football Co-op for 2024

July 1, 2024

The Elk County Catholic Crusader football program is ending, at least for the 2024 season and possibly beyond, due to a lack of players.  “It’s a sad day, but we couldn’t get enough kids,” said ECC head coach Tim Pearson.  St. Marys High School hosted an informative meeting earlier this evening.  This was after a […]

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The South Conquers the North in the Ninth Annual District 9 Frank Varischetti All-Star Game

June 28, 2024

Photos Bob Parana Twins Owen and Mason Clouse of Redbank Valley led the South over the North in the 9th annual Frank Varischetti All-Star game by defeating them 20-0.  The game was held at Frank Varischetti Field in Brockway last night before a packed house.  Owen was the South offensive MVP and Mason was the […]

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District 9 Combine a Complete Success

June 2, 2024

The 2nd Annual District 9 Combine was held Saturday June 1st at Frank Varischetti Field in Brockway.  Eighteen of the twenty-three District 9 teams were represented and over 100 kids came out on a picture-perfect day to test their skills.  Ten colleges were also on hand to observe the talent.  Circle W Sports provided the […]

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Brad ‘Bo’ Orlando Resigns as McDowell Head Coach

January 9, 2024

Erie McDowell will be looking for a new head football coach as Brad Orlando has resigned after 10 years leading the Trojans onto the field of play every Friday night in the fall.  Orlando’s record at McDowell was 81-37 with the Trojans playing not only Cathedral Prep, but some quality teams from New York and […]

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Six District Nine Players Land on the 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 2A All-State Team Led by Central Clarion’s Five, Clearfield Places One On the 3A Squad

January 4, 2024

Central Clarion put five of its players on the 2A football team selected by the coaches, three of them making first team all-state.  Jimmy Kerr, who dominated on the offensive line, was named first team at his offensive tackle position.  Thomas Ukert was named to the first team as the kicker.  Ukert made 85 extra […]

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Led by Redbank’s 5 Selections, District Nine Lands 11 Players on the 2023 Coaches-Select Class A All-State Football Team

January 4, 2024

Redbank Valley placed five individuals on the Coaches Class 1A All-State football squad.  Four of those players were first team all-staters.  They were Ashton Kahle at slot back, Mason Clouse at wide receiver, Hayden Rearick as long-snapper, and Brandon Ross at defensive tackle. But District Nine put four others on the all-state first team squad […]

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District Nine’s Central Clarion Lands Two on the 2023 Sportswriters PA Class 2A All-State Team

December 29, 2023

Jase Ferguson and Braylon Beckwith earned spots on the sportswriters Class AA all-state squad.  Ferguson quarterbacked the Wildcats to unbeaten regular season and Beckwith anchored a pretty good Central Clarion defense. Ferguson threw for 2,698 yards in 2023 and 46 touchdowns.  He also ran for 868 yards and scored 10 TDs.  The junior QB now […]

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Seven RBV Bulldogs Make PA Sportswriters All-State Class 1A Team

December 29, 2023

Seven, count ‘em, seven Redbank Valley Bulldog football players made the 2023 PA Class 1A All-State sportswriters’ team.  That is more than any other Class A team including Steelton-Highspire, who were the 1A state champions. Sophomore quarterback Braylon Wagner was one of four QBs chosen.  When you look at the other three names and see […]

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Championships at the Chap (An Inside Look)

December 13, 2023

For those of you who have hesitated to travel to the new championship site at Mechanicsburg or who have never been to the PA football title games you are definitely losing out on a wonderful experience.  This year there was only one contest that came down to the end, but there were memorable performances, players, […]

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Fort Cherry Comes Up Short in State Title Game

December 7, 2023

The Fort Cherry Rangers’ fairy tale season came to an end on a sour note as they were defeated by the Steelton-Highspire Steamrollers 42-8 at The Chap, the home field of Cumberland Valley High School.  It was Fort Cherry’s very first state championship game appearance. Fort Cherry could not get anything going offensively until late […]

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2023 Class 5A Title Game Preview: Peters Township

December 7, 2023

Peters Township Indians PIAA District 7 – Class AAAAA League: WPIAL 5A Section 1 Head Coach: T.J. Plack Overview: Peters Township is undefeated at 15-0 and ranked 2nd behind Imhotep.  The Indians won their first ever WPIAL crown and naturally are making their first PIAA championship game appearance.  Some of the Indians’ bigger victories along the […]

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Protime Predictions – The Lost I-pad

December 6, 2023

Last week, as Protime was preparing for his journey to Maryland for the MPSSAA High School football title games, Mrs. Protime had a question.  She wanted to know where Protime had put her I-pad.  She had it the night before when the Protimes were watching ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ which is the first Christmas movie […]

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2023 Class 1A Title Game Preview: Fort Cherry

December 6, 2023

Fort Cherry Rangers PIAA District 7 – Class A League: WPIAL 1A Section 3 Head Coach: Tanner Garry Overview:  Fort Cherry is undefeated at 15-0 and ranked 2nd behind Steelton-Highspire.  The Rangerss won their first ever WPIAL crown and are making their first ever PIAA championship game appearance.  A few of the Rangers’ bigger wins […]

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Evan Austin Helps Oakdale Beat Linganore Again, This Time for All the Marbles

December 3, 2023

These two rivals are separated by 7 miles of real estate.  These two rivals battled it out all game as Oakdale hung on at the end to win the Maryland 3A state championship 42-35 in the fog at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Saturday night.  If you like offense, this was the game.  A good […]

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Mergenthaler Wins the 4A/3A Title with Defense and Second Half Heroics

December 3, 2023

In what was thought would be one of the best MPSSAA playoff games of the weekend, Mergenthaler Vo-Tech scored the go-ahead touchdown with only two minutes remaining to defeat North Point 14-7 in the fog.  Coming into the game both teams had combined to score 961 points and even more amazing was the fact they […]

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Jabril Daniels Leads Fort Hill to Tenth State Football Crown

December 2, 2023

The Fort Hill Sentinels dominated Mountain Ridge in the Class 1A Maryland state championship contest, whipping the Miners 45-21.  It was Fort Hills’ 8th title in the last 10 years and third in a row.  Jabril Daniels and his offensive line was a big reason that happened.  The 6’ 185 lb. Daniels set a school […]

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Wise Bests Broadneck for the Maryland 4A Crown

December 2, 2023

Dr. Henry A. Wise High School was too big and too quick for Broadneck as the Pumas defeated the Bruins Friday night in a light drizzle at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland.  Wise wins the big boy Class 4A title, their 5th all-time.  The Pumas started slow on offense, but continued to […]

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Dunbar Wins Record 13th State Title

December 1, 2023

The Dunbar Poets won their record-setting 13th Maryland state football championship 8-0 in a rain-drenched defensive struggle against the Calvert Cavaliers.  The lone touchdown of the game was scored by Antonio Lyde in the third quarter.  Offense was hard to come by both teams and defense was the name of the game this day, especially […]

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Stephen Decatur Downs Huntingtown to Win First Ever Maryland State Football Championship

December 1, 2023

The Stephen Decatur Seahawks from Berlin, Maryland on the Eastern Shore won their first ever state football championship Thursday night at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium when they defeated Huntingtown 21-13.  Decatur jumped out to a 14-0 first half lead and did what they needed to do in the second half to come away with […]

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