2024 PIAA 5A Title Preview : The Bishop Mcdevitt Crusaders
December 5, 2024
Bishop McDevitt v Bonner-Prendie 2024 PIAA Class 5A State Title Game Friday, 7pm Bishop McDevitt Crusaders PIAA District 3 5A Coach Jeff Weachter Overview: For the 3rd time in the last 4 years, the Mid-Penn Dynamo Bishop McDevitt Crusaders find themselves playing for PIAA gold. This time though in a brand new division at 5A. […]
Early national signing day 2024: PIAA District 3
December 4, 2024
Early signing day means a lot of decisions will be made by student-athletes on where they’ll continue their academic and athletic careers. Listed below are the athletes across District 3 who put pen to paper today, and where they’ll spend their next 3-4 years. QB Stone Saunders Bishop McDevitt The latest in a long line […]
One for the thumb: Wheeler, BG after a 5th 1A state title
November 30, 2024
“They’re football guys, they study the film. We’ve got a great group of coaches. We’re just going to get prepared and enjoy the ride,” said Bishop Guilfoyle head coach Josh Wheeler after his team’s 21-6 victory over Muncy at Lock Haven’s Hubert Jack Stadium. Football is a game of sequences. A few well-executed plays here, […]
Jones-Davis runs wild ,Mcdevitt topples Mechanicsburg
November 16, 2024
As the saying goes, defense wins championships. Fortunately enough for Bishop McDevitt, their defense was exceptional tonight as they downed Mechanicsburg on their home field, 26-14. The Crusaders came into the evening fresh off a dominant 42-7 victory over Conrad Weiser, and they didn’t miss a beat. Bishop McDevitt’s first drive was a statement, as […]
Mcdevitt Vs Mechanicsburg… A D3 5A Semifinal preview
November 15, 2024
Bishop McDevitt **5th ranked in 5A** 10-2 (7-2) Although not the statistical juggernaut his first three seasons had been, 2024 has been a successful year for the Crusaders and their Southeastern Conference-bound signal-caller Stone Saunders . With 39 touchdowns through the air so far, 13 of those have gone to his leading receiver, Dominic Diaz-Ellis, […]
Harrisburg rides big 2nd Quarter,42-6 over Dallastown
November 9, 2024
— “At this point in the year, we have to earn next week; we have to earn the right to be together longer.” That was the message from the one the “Cougs” call ‘Coach Cal’ after their 42-6 throttling of Dallastown. The first quarter in this one was a bit of a feeling-out process. […]
8 straight for Saunders and the Crusaders 41-21 over CD East.
October 19, 2024
From the opening Kick, to the time the clock hit zeroes. Nothing was ever in question as Bishop Mcdevitt extended their winning streak to 8 games. McD asserted their will on drive number one. The Crusaders would drive down on the games first series taking nearly six minutes off the clock before Maurice Barnes made […]
Lower Dauphin knocks off Mifflin County in defensive grudge match.
October 12, 2024
The landscape of our worlds is always changing, but two things that have rung true since gridiron football was established are that a good defense and an elite running game will win you football games—and that occurred tonight. “I told the guys at the end, a win’s a win. I mean, we always know coming […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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). […]
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). […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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