October 2021
Rochester rolls past OLSH @OLSH_HighSchool @RochesterFB @RochesterAthle1
October 3, 2021 | Shane Lux
Rochester rolled past OLSH Saturday afternoon at Moon high school to improve their record to 4-1 on the season. “People forgot about us. We had six starters out when we lost to Union, although that is no excuse,” said Rochester head coach Gene Matsook. “We’ve got healthy, and the kids played a great game today […]
McDowell pulls away from Cathedral Prep @mcboostersfam @mcdathletics @bo_orlando @PrepRamblers
October 2, 2021 | Shane Lux
Millcreek: Mcdowell rushed for 328 yards and four touchdowns as the Trojans knocked off rival Cathedral Prep 31-12 Friday night. “This was two great football teams battling tonight,” said McDowell head coach Bo Orlando. “I’m proud as hell of our guys. We were extremely physical on both sides of the ball. We had a great game […]
Bishop Canevin holds off Greensburg Central Catholic @GCCHSFootball @CrusadersFball @crusaderathdept
September 27, 2021 | Shane Lux
Dormont: Bishop Canevin forced four turnovers and held off Greensburg Central Catholic rally to up their record to 5-0 on the season. “This was the first homecoming game that his group played that they have won,” said Bishop Canevin head coach Rich Johnson. “I’m so proud of these guys. They stuck with us and believed in […]
Penn Trafford rolls past Shaler @ptwarriorfb @PTWarriors @ShalerFB
September 25, 2021 | Shane Lux
Shaler Township: Penn Trafford made quick work of Shaler Area Saturday afternoon in Glenshaw en route to a 54-14 victory over the Titans. “We need this. We know we have a good team,” said Penn Trafford head John Ruane. “Belle Vernon is a lot better than people thought, and Peters Township is also a thorn in […]
Sharon knocks off Fort LeBoeuf @CoachMac37 @SharonAthletics @PrideoftheBison
September 25, 2021 | Shane Lux
Sharon exploded for 34 first-half points as the Tigers reeled off their third straight win up a 40-27 victory over Fort LeBoeuf. “We knew we had a big challenge ahead of us today,” said Sharon head coach Jason McElhaney. “Fort LeBoeuf is good. When I first started coaching, we’d see around six of seven Wing-T […]
Wilmington rolls past Greenville @NW_Hounds_FB
September 19, 2021 | Shane Lux
Greenville: Wilmington rushed for 294 yards and got back on their winning ways up a 42-15 win over Greenville Saturday night. “Greenville is very well-coached and Coach Herrick and his staff do a great job,” said Wilmington head coach Brandon Phillian. “We know anytime we play Greenville that we’re going to be in a game.” The […]
Western Beaver holds off Beaver @BeaverBobcats @BeaverQBclub @WesternBeaverFB @BASD_Athletics
September 18, 2021 | Shane Lux
Industry: Western Beaver opened up a 20-7 halftime lead, then held off Beaver for a 20-14 win Saturday afternoon. “We got better today after some of the mistakes we had made in previous games,” said Western Beaver head coach Ron Busby. “We continue not to blame each other and pick each other up when we make […]
Slippery Rock races past Grove City @SRAHSATHLETICS @SRAHSFootball @RocketSchools @GC_EaglesFB
September 18, 2021 | Shane Lux
Slippery Rock scored two touchdowns in the first four minutes and ran past Grove City 34-7 Friday night at Troy Allan Stadium. “Our kids played hard, and let’s be honest, that was a physical football game from go,” said Slippery Rock head coach Larry Wendereusz. “The nice part us was that they turned the ball […]
Sharon rallies past Hickory @JasonMac37 @SharonAthletics @HHSFootball_1 @BillBillDungee
September 12, 2021 | Shane Lux
Sharon – Two touchdowns in the final nine minutes gave the Sharon Tigers a thrilling 14-7 come from behind victory over rival Hickory Saturday night. “I’m so proud of these guys, whether it’s 21-0 like last week or 7-0 like tonight,” said Sharon head Jason McElhaney. “It felt like 30-0 because we couldn’t get a […]
Western Beaver knocks off Riverside @WesternBeaverFB @RiversidePN
September 11, 2021 | Shane Lux
Industry: Xander LeFebvre threw for 155 yards and four touchdowns as Western Beaver knocked off Riverside 31-13 Saturday afternoon. The Golden Beavers, now winners of two in a row, jumped out to an 18-0 first-half lead and never looked back. “I felt we came in with a good gameplan and executed well,” said Western Beaver head […]
Butler pulls away from Meadville @GTathletics1 @GTFBoosters @BGTfootball @Butler_Area_SD @MdvlFootball
September 11, 2021 | Shane Lux
Butler – Cooper Baxter accounted for 265 yards of total offense and scored four touchdowns Friday night as Butler knocked off Meadville 27-13. “It’s great to be able to get a win and to shake the rust off after not playing last week,” said Butler head coach Eric Christy. “Meadville’s a great team to go […]
Fort LeBoeuf earns first ever win against Grove City @jblose45 @PrideoftheBison @GC_EaglesFB
September 5, 2021 | Shane Lux
Waterford: Fort LeBoeuf built a 17-7 lead late in the third quarter, then held on for a thrilling 17-14 win over Grove City Saturday night. “Grove City is a great team, and we’ve had the privilege of being able to play them in the regular season and the playoffs the last couple of seasons,” said Fort […]
Leechburg rolls past Summit Academy @lasd_athletics
September 5, 2021 | Shane Lux
Herman – Leechburg outscored Summit Academy 27-6 in the second half en route to a 43-8 win over the Knights. After turning the ball over on their first three possessions, the Blue Devils scored twice in the second stanza to gain a 16-2 halftime lead. “We kept shooting ourselves in the foot in the first […]
Greenville runs past Lakeview @FootballSailors @SailorPride9703 @GHS_FanSection
September 4, 2021 | Shane Lux
Greenville: Greenville pilled up 437 yards rushing and raced past a shorthanded Lakeview squad for their first win since 2019. “It’s been a long coming,” said Greenville head coach Brian Herrick. “I feel for these kids. Our last ten games have been three Wilmington’s, three Farrell’s, three Sharpsville’s, and one Sharon. They kept grinding, and I’m […]
Neshannock rolls past Shenango @Nesh_Sports @coachmo76
August 30, 2021 | Shane Lux
Neshannock Township: Neshannock outscored Shenango 27-0 in the second half en route to a 42-8 win over the Wildcats. “That was a great way to start the season,” said Neshannock head coach Fred Mozzocio. “We had some early jitters, penalties, and we didn’t have the ball much in the first half.” Seniors Kurt Sommerfield and Cameron […]
New Brighton slips past Western Beaver in overtime @newbrighton_pa @WesternBeaverFB
August 29, 2021 | Shane Lux
Industry: Kevin Williams’ 1-yard touchdown run in overtime propelled New Brighton to a 27-20 overtime victory over Western Beaver Saturday afternoon. “You never know what you’re going get in the first game,” said New Brighton head coach Joe Greco. “Western Beaver has a lot of physical skill.” On a sunny day that saw temperatures […]
Laurel races past North East @Picker_Football
August 28, 2021 | Shane Lux
New Castle: Luke McCoy and Kobe DeRosa combined to rush for 274 and four touchdowns as Laurel dominated North East 56-6 Friday night at Spartan Stadium. “I’m very pleased with the way our skilled kids played tonight,” said Laurel head coach Brian Cooper. We had three drives where there was only one play on it. I’m […]
#BeyondTheKeystone Toronto knocks off Orange High @OHS_Athletics @RedKnightAthlet
August 21, 2021 | Shane Lux
Toronto – Part II of our Beyond the Keystone Series took us to Toronto, Ohio, where we saw the Toronto Red Knights defeated the Orange High School Lions of Cleveland 33-20. Late Thursday night Wellsville High School had to cancel their game with Toronto due to Covid-19 concerns. Toronto was unsure whether or not they […]
#BeyondTheKeystone Canfield doubles up Poland Seminary @CANFIELDFOOTBAL @CLS_Cardinals @Athletics__CHS @BulldogsPoland @polandschools @PolandAthletics
August 20, 2021 | Shane Lux
Poland – Broc Lowry accounted for 250 yards of total offense and three touchdowns as Canfield knocked off their rival Poland Seminary 24-12 Friday night in Poland. As the 2021 football season got underway in Ohio, I decided to be part of our popular Beyond the Keystone coverage, covering games and high schools outside of […]
North Blanks South in 9th Annual D10 All-Star Game
June 18, 2021 | Shane Lux
Maplewood’s Kaleb Donor scores on a 47-yard run late in the first half. The North Squad rolled up 282 yards rushing, and its defense pitched a shutout as the North earned a 14-0 victory Friday in the 9th Annual District 10 North/South All-Star Game. The ground game proved to be the ultimate difference in the […]
Southern Columbia wins 4th-Straight Title, Roth wins 456th Game @SoCoTigerSports @WilmingtonSD
November 28, 2020 | Shane Lux
Southern Columbia cruised to its state-record 11th State Championship Saturday afternoon at HersheyPark Stadium. However, what might have been even more impressive than the Tigers’ 42-14 victory over Wilmington is that head coach Jim Roth passed the legendary Berwick head coach George Curry with his 456th all-time win. “This title was special because anytime you […]
Central York earns first trip to Hershey @CentralYorkAth @centralyorkFB @mcdathletics @mcboostersfam
November 21, 2020 | Shane Lux
For the first time in school history, the Central York Panthers are heading to the state championship. “It feels amazing, it really does,” said Central York first-year head coach Gerry Yonchiuk. “I’m so proud of this football team. This is a special group of talented young men. Their will-power, determination, and any other cliche a […]
Jeannette Rolls Reynolds, advances to Hershey @Jhawkathletics
November 20, 2020 | Shane Lux
Leading 14-7 at halftime, Jeannette turned a one-score game into a 48-12 route of Reynolds Friday night. “It feels great to be back in Hershey,” said Jeannette head coach Roy Hall. “With Covid-19 and all, this has been the biggest distraction in my coaching career.” The Jayhawks, 27-0, run through the third quarter all but […]
Wilmington rushes past Chestnut Ridge @CRLionsFootball @WilmingtonSD @Hounds4L @smcconahy44
November 14, 2020 | Shane Lux
There was no stopping the Wilmington Greyhounds Friday night. The “Hounds bullied the line scrimmage and rushed for 613 yards up a 56-29 victory over Chestnut Ridge. “We were able to get things clicking offensively tonight, and that’s exactly what we wanted to see,” said Wilmington head coach Brandon Phillian. “Coming into this football game, […]
Hickory captures D10 3A Crown @BillBillDungee @HSD_Athletics @GC_EaglesFB
November 8, 2020 | Shane Lux
It’s hard to beat a team three times in a season, but the Hickory Hornets got the job done. “It feels amazing to be District 10 Champions,” said Hickory head coach Bill Dungee. “This program was 2-7 when I took it over. It is phenomenal to see how far we’ve come. Grove City knocked us […]
