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Mifflin County’s Stifling Defense upends Waynesboro on Homecoming.

October 5, 2024

The stands were jam-packed for a crazy homecoming game in Lewistown, and I’m here to talk about it. Coach Breon on the win: “Well, I’m glad we came away with a win. It was a dogfight; I knew it would be. It was a tough win. We did a good job on third down, we […]

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Forever Etched in Stone. A PIAA record and W for McD and Saunders

September 28, 2024

As the saying goes, “Records are made to be broken,” and there’s one record within PIAA competition that’s been broken now two years running: the career TD pass record. Tonight, Kentucky pledge Stone Saunders broke the record of friend and ex-counterpart Alex Erby. “I’m relieved we got it out of the way. They (Altoona) played […]

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Coke and Harrisburg hold off Cedar Cliff 28-20

September 21, 2024

“Definitely mixed feelings right now; happy we came out victorious, but ya know…” Coach Calvin Everett shared his first thoughts following the win. “The biggest thing we have to be able to capitalize in the red zone—that’s something we’ve been talking about a lot.” Harrisburg, known for their big-play ability, got the train rolling before […]

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Davis runs wild… Lewisburg over Hughesville 39-20

September 14, 2024

“I’m feeling pretty good,” said the coach. “Being 4-0 is always a blessing, and while tonight’s game was a bit ugly, we figured out a way to get it done.” And get it done they did, winning 39-20 in a Heartland Conference clash. “The biggest thing was all the flags. We prided ourselves on not […]

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Line Mountain beats Juniata on Late Touchdown 20-18

September 7, 2024

Two heavyweights of the Mid-Penn’s newly re-arranged Capital division went to war tonight, and I’m here to talk about it. The offense of Line Mountain fired out of the blocks in a manner not unlike a sprinter. Line Mountain made their way down the field on drive number one, moving the ball well through the […]

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Marian Catholic runs wild 27-0 over Panther Valley

September 6, 2024

One of the first ingredients in the recipe for “How to Build a Good Football Team” is having an elite running back. The Marian Catholic Colts have just that. Sophomore speedster Rory Dixon tallied 33 carries, 159 yards, and 3 scores as his squad blanked Panther Valley on Thursday. “It just feels great, man. It’s […]

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Juniata Halts Steel High winning streak at 28 29-14 W

August 31, 2024

If I had to summarize the game I watched tonight in one word, it would be WOW.  The Steamrollers of Steelton-Highspire  suffered their first defeat in 716 days. The rollers began this contest living up to their nickname. Yahmir Ceaser would cash in on a 52 yard  run via a broken play.(6:19 1st PAT good). […]

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Steel high down 29-14 Loss to Juniata

August 31, 2024

If I had to summarize the game I watched tonight in one word, it would be WOW.  The Steamrollers of Steelton-Highspire  suffered their first defeat in 716 days. The rollers began this contest, living up to their nickname. Yahmir Ceaser would cash in on a 52 yard  run via a broken play.(6:19 1st PAT good). […]

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Selinsgrove proves dangerous downs Juniata 14-6

August 24, 2024

There are certain games football purists can watch, and it really tickle that itch they have as to the feeling of how football felt to watch  in the previous era. The game tonight between the Selinsgrove Seals and Juniata Indians, was certainly one of those.     The Seals and Indians of this last couple […]

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2024 PFN Player profile : Getting to know Riverside OL/DL Tavian Branch

2024 PFN Player profile : Getting to know Riverside OL/DL Tavian Branch

July 20, 2024

Tavian Branch OL/DL Riverside High school Class Of 2026 Jersey #75 HT/WT 6 feet 4inches , 280pounds Offer sheet: Pittsburgh, Kent State, Cincinnati Rutgers, Temple Twitter @BranchTavian Coach says “Tavian is rapidly developing into one of the top recruits in the country. Began playing football his 9th grade year. already has 5 D1 scholarship offers. […]

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PFN Player Profile: Getting to know 2025 Trinity OL/DL Samar “Tank” Fuse

July 16, 2024

Samaj “Tank” Fuse OL/DL Trinity High School Class Of 2025 Jersey #66 HT/WT 6 feet 2 inches , 260pounds Offer sheet: Toledo ,Rutgers , Akron Twitter @Tankfuse66 Coach says “Semaj Fuse enters his senior season for the Hillers. Fuse has multiple Division 1 offers. He is an explosive and disruptive defensive lineman. Semaj returned from […]

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2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Abington LB William “Charlie” Thomson

July 6, 2024

Charlie Thomson Abington High School Class of: 2025 Positions: LB Jersey Number: 32 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 210 Other Sports: Rugby Notable Achievement/ 3.9 GPA Twitter: @CharlieThom10 Coach says “ “William “”Charlie”” is also a multi-sport athlete whose rugby team is playing in the state championship. There are 4 Ghosts on the rugby team as […]

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2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Indiana TE/DE Jonny Wyant

June 24, 2024

Jonny Wyant Indiana High School  Class of : 2025 Position : TE/DE Jersey Number : 33 Ht : 6’1” Wt: 210 Notable achievements: Allegheny Conference Honorable Mention, 3.9 GPA Offer sheet : None Currently    Twitter : @jonny_wyant         _______________________________________________________________________   LET’S GET TO KNOW JONNY Coach says : Jonny has started on both sides of the ball dating back […]

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Crusaders put pen to paper

December 20, 2023

Early signing day has come about in Pennsylvania, and 4 of the latest in a long line of excellent students under the tutelage of the one they call Jeff Weachter have put pen to paper.    The first of which being East Carolina Pirate commit Nick Slogik. Originally committed to Pittsburgh to play baseball, will […]

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PIAA Class 3A Title game preview: Belle Vernon

December 8, 2023

BELLE VERNON District 7 Belle Vernon Leopards are one of the most complete teams in the PIAA. They returned 21 starters from last years Wpial and PIAA champion squads and they’re debatably better than they were a year ago. They’re  led by a man with a list of accolades a mile long that being, returning […]

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Juniata Trounced by Selinsgrove in quarterfinal action 44-14

November 25, 2023

Some teams tend to heat up when it gets cold out, and tonight, the Seals were absolutely sizzling. 44-14 in a game they were never ahead by less than a Touchdown.  “Sloppy wins are still wins (as he chuckled). Credit to Juniata man, they came in swinging, but I feel like we were able to […]

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Indians Vs Seals part II

November 24, 2023

The Indians travel to the town College Football Hall of Fame member  Amos Alonzo Stagg once called home and I’m here to talk about it   Coming into the ball game there are few teams hotter than the Selinsgrove Seals, winners of their last 10 games and sitting at 12-0-1 on the year. They are […]

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Indians prove they’re for real. 21-7 victory over Meadville on rainy night.

November 18, 2023

Not very often do we see trilogy matchups occur outside the confines of the combat sports arena. But see one unfold we did, in the birthplace of the zipper. The first time these two teams crossed paths was two years ago this coming Sunday. When the Indians lost a heart-breaker 34-27.  “A lot of the […]

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Meadville v Juniata Part lll D6/D10 sub-regional Preview

November 16, 2023

In order to be proficient in postseason action, you need to have at least two of if not all three of the following qualities. In descending order they are an experienced coach, an experienced QB and a good rushing attack. With a coach that’s been at the helm 23 years Meadville, the alma mater of […]

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Indians Move on 36-22 over Dubois.

November 11, 2023

Thanksgiving is slated for less than two weeks from now, so that means playoff action is upon us. The Indians came into the evening flying high. Fresh off a 4th consecutive District 6 AAAA title with Kurt Condo at the helm. And to top it all off they were hosting a state game for the […]

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Bron Mosely’s four td’s lead Altoona over Mifflin County 26-8

November 4, 2023

A chilly evening in the once prevalent PA canal system town of Lewistown played host to one heck of a game this first weekend of November. Shane Breon’s Mifflin County team came into this evening in the midst of a historic season. His senior “do it all” tailback, Deakon Sheaffer, came into the night as […]

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Crusaders air raid proves too much 42-0 over Miffco on Senior night.

October 21, 2023

       When asked what his hopes were for his team, University of Kentucky commit and number 22 ranked QB in the class of 2025 Stone Saunders had this to say. “ I mean anything short of a State Championship for this group would be kind of a letdown. Last week I wasn’t at my best and […]

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Bubblers get popped…. 48-28 Indians

October 7, 2023

         “This is the first time since Week 1 drive 1 we’ve been 100 percent healthy.” Coach Kurt Condo on the new look offense he’s trotting out there.          Senior RB/LB Seth Laub on how it feels to be back. “Honestly it’s amazing, the original goal was around districts, but hey I’m not gonna question […]

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‘Dawgs’ get taken to pound… Cedar Cliff 48-6 on Huskies Homecoming

September 30, 2023

       Following a rousing rendition of Francis Scott Key’s  The Star-Spangled Banner delivered by Mifflin County students, I witnessed one of the most technically sound teams I’ve had the pleasure of watching.        When asked what he was hoping he could see from his team this week, Cedar Cliff head coach Colin Gillen had this to say, […]

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Juniata Indians sharpen the spear, 33-6 on “Buffs” Senior night.

September 16, 2023

       Many times across the American frontier,  the mighty Buffalo fell to the Indians. Tonight especially was no exception, as Kurt Condo and the Juniata Indians emerged victorious 33 to 6.        The schedule makers were definitely not kind to the Indians in the first portion of the season. They opened up with three state ranked teams […]

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