July 2023
South knocks off North in 8th Frank Varischetti All-Star Game (highlight reel included)
July 1, 2023 | Shane Lux
Watchthe entire game here Brockway – The South Squad earned a 44-34 victory in the 8th Annual Frank Varischetti All-Star Game. Starting quickly, the South jumped to a 21-0 lead with just over eight to play in the second quarter. Punxsutawney’s Zeke Bennett scored on a 7-yard run on the game’s opening possession – Bennett […]
North dominates 2023 District X All-Star Showcase (gallery included)
June 24, 2023 | Shane Lux
Meadville: The North dominated all aspects of the 2023 version of the District X All-Star Showcase and cruised to a 36-0 win. The game was a far cry from last season when North and South exploded for 101 points and touchdowns – in the eventual 61-40 victory for the North. Defense ruled the way for the […]
South hangs on to beat North in Ken Lantzy All-Star Classic (highlights and gallery)
June 17, 2023 | Shane Lux
Johnstown – Garrett Harrold threw for 213 yards and two touchdowns to lead the South All-Stars to a 21-14 victory over the North Friday night at the Ken Lantzy All-Star Classic. On a beautiful night for football the South began the contest driving 67 yards to the North 1-yard line, Harrold threw incomplete on fourth-and-goal. Following […]
South ends five game losing streak in 2023 Lezzer Lumber Classic (gallery/game link)
June 12, 2023 | Shane Lux
Tyrone – The South scored 45 points and cruised to a 45-20 win over the North at the 38th Lezzer Lumber All-Star Classic. gallery and full game video below Southern Huntingdon’s Nate Myers threw for 208 yards and four touchdowns to lead the South to victory – Bishop Guilfoyle’s Dominic Yanoshak caught four passes for […]
East holds off West in closing seconds for dramatic Small School All-Star Classic
May 21, 2023 | Shane Lux
GAME VIDEO BELOW Harrisburg: Jeff Hoenstine was stopped at the goal line on the game’s final play as the East held on for a 41-34 victory. The West Squad took over at their 25-yard line with 1:42 to play and drove 74 yards in 13 thirteen plays but failed to get the remaining yard as […]
Turnovers prove costly as Quips denied repeat
December 9, 2022 | Shane Lux
Cumberland Valley – There will be no repeat as Bishop McDevitt beat Aliquippa 41-18 for its first state championship since 1995. For Aliquippa, it’s a somber end to an outstanding 2022 campaign – the Quips could not overcome four turnovers and saw their 25-game winning streak snap in the process. “They beat us today,” said […]
Williamstown Wins WVSSAC Class A Title
December 4, 2022 | Shane Lux
Wheeling – Williamstown rolls to first state title since 2014 with 52-20 victory over James Monroe. “I’m so proud of these kids,” said Williamstown head coach Chris Beck. “We talk all the time about setting goals – in life, it’s easy to say, I want to do this or that, but then you make excuses. […]
Huntingdon Wins First State Football Title
December 3, 2022 | Shane Lux
Wheeling – Huntingdon wins first state football championship. “I’m happy for our kids. They deserve all the credit,” said Huntingdon head coach Billy Seals. “These kids stayed the course after we got beat here last year. We deserved to be back, and these guys deserved to win a championship.” The Huntingdon Highlanders got defensive and […]
Union advances to first state football championship
December 3, 2022 | Shane Lux
Clarion – The Union Scotties are heading to the state football championship for the first time. Union continues its incredible postseason run with a 46-36 victory over District 9 Champion Port Allegany to advance to the school’s first football state championship. “It’s about the kids, the school, and the community,” said Union head coach Kim […]
Union and Port Allegany set to duel in semifinals
December 1, 2022 | Shane Lux
The Game: PIAA Class A Semifinals Union Scotties vs. Port Allegany Gators. Friday, December 2nd. Kickoff 7 pm Clarion University Memorial Stadium District IX Champion Port Allegany Gators Head Coach: Justin Benkowski League: District 9 Region 2 Record: 12-1 About the Gators: Honestly, the ride our team has been on isn’t something we’ve spent much […]
‘House gets the win at Cupples to advance to the Semi’s
November 26, 2022 | Shane Lux
Khalil Taylor rushed for 106 yards and two touchdowns for Westinghouse. Pittsburgh – Defense carries Westinghouse into the semifinals after beating Farrell 34-6. For the first time in two decades, the Pittsburgh City League (District 8) will have a school in the semifinals. The last time it happened was Perry Traditional Academy, who lost 20-3 […]
Central rolls into Semifinals – Lingenfelter ties state record
November 26, 2022 | Shane Lux
Grove City – The Central Scarlet Dragons are heading to the state semifinals for the second consecutive season. For the second straight season, they dismantled District X Champion Grove City. Last year Central knocked off the Eagles 35-6 at Slippery Rock University. “That was a good football game, and Grove City is a good team,” […]
Farrell gets defensive for second straight District X Crown
November 20, 2022 | Shane Lux
New Wilmington – D is for dominant. Farrell used a dominant defense and 19-0 fourth quarter to capture their 7th District X title in eight years with a 26-0 win over Sharpsville Saturday night in New Wilmington. “It’s a special feat to able to here eight straight years,” said Farrell head coach Anthony Pegues. “It’s […]
Reynolds completes the trifecta
November 19, 2022 | Shane Lux
Jalen Wagner rushed for 270 yards and two touchdowns for Reynolds. Titusville – Reynolds completes the trifecta. For the third straight season, the Reynolds Raiders are the District X Class A champions; for the second time in three seasons, they’ve defeated the Eisenhower Knights. “For us to beat that team which is such a class […]
Grove City wins second consecutive District X AAA Title
November 19, 2022 | Shane Lux
Slippery Rock – Grove City Eagles District X AAA champions again. After defeating the Rockets 28-20 for District X gold last season, the Eagles double-dipped and pulled away from Slippery Rock 42-23 Friday night at Slippery Rock University – a title that head coach Sam Mowrey found twice as nice. “This is special, I look […]
District X A Title Game
November 17, 2022 | Shane Lux
Eisenhower (11-0) vs. Reynolds (10-1) The Game: Saturday November 19th, 2022 Kickoff: 1:00 pm – Titusville High School – Carter Field District X A Title Game For the fourth straight season, Eisenhower and Reynolds will battle in the postseason – they meet for District X Class A gold for the second time in three […]
District X Class AA Championship
November 17, 2022 | Shane Lux
Farrell (9-1) vs. Sharpsville (9-2) The Game: Saturday, November 19th, 2022 Kickoff: 7:00 pm – Wilmington District X AA Title Game Saturday’s championship will be a rematch of a game played on October 7th, where Farrell rolled to a 48-7 victory. Kylon Wilson rushed for 161 yards and three touchdowns, and Kabron Smith also rushed […]
