September 2024
Punxsutawney Wins the Route 36 Trophy Game by Beating Brookville
September 13, 2024 | Phil Myers
Punxsutawney turned two back-to-back second half interceptions into touchdowns which ultimately was the margin of victory as the visiting Chucks handed Brookville the 34-19 loss before a nice crowd on a picture-perfect Thursday night. The win gave Punxsutawney the much-coveted Route 36 Trophy for the next year. Punxsy upped their record to 3-1, while Brookville […]
Protime Predictions – Bad Grill Day
September 12, 2024 | Phil Myers
Occasionally Protime likes to hearken back to yesteryear. This week he will hearken back to this past spring. All coaches will tell you football is a team game. Well, Protime is here to tell all of you young whippersnappers out there that marriage is a team sport also. You have to work together and at […]
Protime’s Pigskin Parlance – 2024 Milestones, Record Breakers & Game Shakers – Edition 3
September 11, 2024 | Phil Myers
Protime’s weekly column will attempt to get readers up to date on current football facts, stats, and miscellaneous tidbits of information from across the entire state of Pennsylvania. His crack staff of one will peruse some, but not all newspapers and other sources for hopefully what will be up to date scoop on the previous […]
2024 District 9 Review – 3rd Week Action and QB Focus
September 10, 2024 | Phil Myers
Here are the top performers of the week, along with a couple other tidbits: Quarterbacks: There happens to be 6 quarterbacks in District 9 that may play at the next level if they so choose. Some of them play baseball too and are very good at that also. Jase Ferguson (Central Clarion), Shane Magee (Otto-Eldred), […]
Conversation with Coach – Joe Headen, Susquehanna Township
September 9, 2024 | Phil Myers
Joe Headen has been the Susquehanna Township Indians’ head football coach since 2003 and has chalked up 124 victories. He is well-known in the central part of Pennsylvania for his willingness to help kids and his love of the game of football. But he is famous for giving one of the most inspirational pre-game high […]
Port Allegany is Now Top Dog in District Nine Class 1A as They Throttle Redbank 66-38
September 7, 2024 | Phil Myers
Jim Croce had a song in 1973 called ‘Bad, Bad Leroy Brown’ who was the baddest man in the whole damn town. Well, Port Allegany probably can make that statement in Class 1A football in District Nine after the Gators simply overwhelmed Redbank Valley 66-38 before a fair-sized Saturday afternoon hometown crowd. The offense, led […]
DuBois Posts Easy Victory Over Bradford
September 7, 2024 | Phil Myers
The DuBois Beavers came to play Friday night before a nice sized home crowd at Mansell Stadium. Clicking on all cylinders, DuBois scored a touchdown on nine straight drives after punting on their first possession and defeated the Bradford Owls 61-7. Quarterback Trey Wingard pitched the pigskin for 266 yards and 5 TDs to show […]
Protime Predictions – Protime’s Bad Day
September 5, 2024 | Phil Myers
A week or so ago, Protime was making oatmeal on the stove when he spilled sugar on the active burner. It was not pretty sight as the sugar melted into the porcelain stove top. Mrs. P was not a happy camper cleaning up that mess. Later in the day Protime was flailing his arms explaining […]
There’s Nothing Like the Battle at the Beach
September 4, 2024 | Phil Myers
Fourteen high school football games in three days is an anomaly to say the least. The West Jersey Football Coaches Association (WJFCA) has put on this showcase event since 2021 featuring, not only some of New Jersey’s top talent and teams, but also powerhouse teams from the country. In fact, in the first three years […]
Protime’s Pigskin Parlance – 2024 Milestones, Record Breakers & Game Shakers – Edition 2
September 4, 2024 | Phil Myers
Protime’s weekly column will attempt to get readers up to date on current football facts, stats, and miscellaneous tidbits of information from across the entire state of Pennsylvania. His crack staff of one will peruse some, but not all newspapers and other sources for hopefully what will be up to date scoop on the previous […]
Conversation with Coach – Andy Mills, Defensive Coordinator, Southern Columbia
September 3, 2024 | Phil Myers
(NOTE: Last Friday Coach Mills probably became the first defensive coordinator to be a part of 500 wins and the 500th was a shutout!) You know about Jim Roth, Southern Columbia’s head coach, who is not only Pennsylvania’s winningest football coach of all-time, but is among the winningest coaches in America. But did you know […]
2024 District 9 Review – 2nd Week Action
September 2, 2024 | Phil Myers
Here are the top performers of the week, along with a couple other tidbits: Quarterbacks: Jase Ferguson, Central Clarion, became the third District 9 quarterback ever to throw 100 or more career touchdown passes when he threw for 5 TDs and 251 yards against St. Marys. He also rushed for 108 yards. Braylon Wagner, Redbank […]
Protime Predictions – Protime at The Beach
August 29, 2024 | Phil Myers
Protime is heading to the beach! He has his sun tan lotion, an umbrella, shorts, a muscle t-shirt, and his notebook. His notebook? Yes, he’s going to Ocean City, NJ to watch 14 high school football games in three days! He will need sun screen for the sun, an umbrella if it rains, shorts for […]
Protime’s Pigskin Parlance – Milestones, Record Breakers & Game Shakers – Edition 1
August 28, 2024 | Phil Myers
Protime’s weekly column will attempt to get readers up to date on current football facts, stats, and miscellaneous tidbits of information from across the entire state of Pennsylvania. His crack staff of one will peruse some, but not all newspapers and other sources for hopefully what will be up to date scoop on the previous […]
2024 District 9 Review – 1st Week Action
August 27, 2024 | Phil Myers
Here are the top performers of the week, along with a couple other tidbits: Quarterbacks: Aiden Patton, Brockway, tossed 4 touchdown passes while throwing for 383 yards. Braylon Wagner, Redbank Valley, tossed the agate for 325 yards and 3 TDs. He also ran for a pair of scores. Jase Ferguson, Central Clarion, threw for 209 […]
Bishop McDevitt Led by Stone Saunders Cruises to Victory in York Rose Bowl
August 24, 2024 | Phil Myers
The Bishop McDevitt Crusaders cruised as they defeated a tough Mt. St. Joseph Gael team by a score of 45-15 in the third game of Saturday’s York Rose Bowl contingent of four games at Smalls Field in York home of the York William Penn Bearcats. The Crusaders were led by all-state quarterback, Stone Saunders. He […]
Imani Christian Academy Handily Defeats West Catholic 45-6
August 24, 2024 | Phil Myers
In the first game of four on Saturday’s York Rose Bowl Kickoff Classic, the Saints of Imani Christian proved they are worthy of their state ranking in AAA as they easily downed the West Catholic Burrs out of Philadelphia 45-6. In a game slowed by penalties, cramps and injuries, Imani showed their determination and big […]
South Western Wins Rose Bowl Classic Game in Dominating Fashion
August 24, 2024 | Phil Myers
The South Western Mustangs toppled York Suburban 36-6 in the second game of the York Rose Bowl Kickoff Classic on Friday. They did it by controlling the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball and with the help of RB Austin Rollman on offense and Logan Klinedinst on defense. Unofficially, Rollman gained 86 […]
Protime Predictions – Mrs. P is Glad it’s Football Season
August 22, 2024 | Phil Myers
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 […]
Conversation with Coach – Mark Lyons, Central Valley
August 21, 2024 | Phil Myers
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 […]
District Nine Conference Preview – Region 3
August 20, 2024 | Phil Myers
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 […]
2024 District Nine Conference Preview – Region 2
August 15, 2024 | Phil Myers
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 […]
District Nine Conference Preview – Region 1
August 12, 2024 | Phil Myers
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 […]
2024 District Nine Media Day Huge Success
August 2, 2024 | Phil Myers
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 […]
Elk County Catholic and St. Marys to Form a Football Co-op for 2024
July 1, 2024 | Phil Myers
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 […]
