November 2020
Wilmington wins 5th Straight D10 Title @WilmingtonSD @Hounds4L @peguesAmp @farrellfootball
November 1, 2020 | Shane Lux
It’s hard to beat a team three times in one season. It certainly was not easy, but Wilmington won its fifth straight D-10 Title and third straight under head coach Brandon Phillian. “The first word that comes to my mind is blessed and humbled to be given this opportunity to be a part of this […]
McDowell drops Cathedral Prep again @PrepVilla @PrepRamblers @mcboostersfam @mcdathletics
October 30, 2020 | Shane Lux
Same song different verse Friday night at Veteran’s Memorial Stadium in Erie as the McDowell Trojans downed Cathedral Prep for the second time in this season 24-6. The game drew comparisons to the September 25th contest won 24-10 by the Trojans. On Friday night, it was a big special teams play that turned the tide […]
Warren rolls past Corry @WarrenFootball @jgood62 @CorrySports
October 24, 2020 | Shane Lux
If you like offense, then Corry, PA, was the place to be Saturday afternoon; even more so if you’re a Warren Dragons fan. The Dragons piled up 518 yards of offense and 52 points to beat up Corry 52-21. “We came in here with the attitude that we wanted to jump out early,” said Warren […]
Farrell advances to D10 Double-A Title Game @NWSD_FOOTBALL @peguesAmp @farrellfootball
October 24, 2020 | Shane Lux
Anthony Stallworth ran for 243 yards and a touchdown as Farrell knocked off Northwestern 30-10 Saturday afternoon at Albion. “I thought we played a good game,” said Farrell head coach Anthony Pegues. “I thought the targeting call was bad, outside of that it was a good game.” The Steelers scored on their opening possession as […]
Seneca Valley nips Baldwin @bw_highlander @SV_Sports @SVRaiderFB @Seneca_Valley
October 17, 2020 | Shane Lux
Nolan Dworek scored the game-winning touchdown for Seneca Valley. It wasn’t pretty, but Seneca Valley will gladly take it. Nolan Dworek’s 10-yard touchdown run in overtime gave the Raiders a hard-fought 19-16 win over Baldwin Saturday afternoon at NexTier Stadium. “I give Baldwin credit. They had a great gameplan and played well against us,” said […]
Highlands rallies past Armstrong @HighlandsSD @HighlandsAthl @AHSRIVERHAWKS
October 17, 2020 | Shane Lux
Highlands rallied from a 27-6 third-quarter deficit to down Armstrong 34-27 Friday night at the NexTier Athletic Complex. “That was a great game for both teams,” said Highlands head coach Dominick Girardi. “Armstong executed well in all three phases of the game, but I’m so proud of our kids to fight back.” Down 21 points […]
Bishop Guilfoyle tops Chestnut Ridge @BGMarauderFball @CRLionsFootball
October 11, 2020 | Shane Lux
Bishop Guilfoyle forced three turnovers and gained 417 yards of offense to down Chestnut Ridge 31-21 Saturday night at Mansion Park. “I told our guys early in the season that the turnover battle for us is huge,” said Bishop Guilfoyle head coach Justin Wheeler. “I fell we’re a good offense, and those extra drives help […]
Slippey Rock inches past Grove City in Overtime @SRAHSATHLETICS @SRAHSFootball @GC_EaglesFB@CoachLarryW @RocketSchools
October 10, 2020 | Shane Lux
Alex Duffalo’s 26-yard field goal in overtime gave Slippery Rock a dramatic 17-14 victory over rival Grove City Friday night. @SRAHSATHLETICS @SRAHSFootball Alex Duffalo wins it in overtime for Slippery Rock 17-14 over Grove City @CoachLarryW @PaFootballNews @BobGreenburg pic.twitter.com/6kyNuyKgb9 — Shane Lux (@PFN_Luxy) October 10, 2020 “I have so much respect for their program, and […]
Maplewood slips past Cochranton @CochrantonPride @CoachBork53 @MHSTigersFootb1
October 3, 2020 | Shane Lux
Not the way they drew it up, but Maplewood escaped Cochranton 14-6 Saturday night. “It absolutely was not how we drew things up,” said Maplewood head coach Bryan Borkovich. “Not to make excuses, but we had some kids out. We had to sit our quarterback out for the first quarter for breaking team rules, and […]
Hickory tops Grove City @HSD_Athletics @BillBillDungee @GC_EaglesFB
October 2, 2020 | Shane Lux
Michael Henwood threw for 310 yards and three touchdowns as Hickory downed Grove City for the second time in a month 28-7 Friday night at Forker Field. “We knew they were going to make some adjustments, and this was a hard-fought game,” said Hickory head coach Bill Dungee. “We talked before the game about being […]
Redbank Valley nips Union/A-C Valley @UHSACV_Football @RVBulldogs
October 1, 2020 | Shane Lux
Redbank Valley overcame a 7-2 third-quarter deficit to earn a hard-fought 10-7 win over Union/A-C Valley Thursday night. In a game that saw little offense and even fewer big plays, the Bulldogs made them when they had to. “With the way our defense was playing, we felt one scored would win us the game,” said […]
Erie rallies past Butler @GTFBoosters @GTathletics1 @Erieroyalsfb @robmatz
September 27, 2020 | Shane Lux
Jahlil Grandberry pictured last season accounted for 102 yards of total offense for Erie. Erie High went on a 35-6 run through the final three quarters to rally past Butler 35-25 Saturday night at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Erie. “We had about a week and a half to get ready, ” said Erie head coach […]
Iroquois outlasts Union City @CoachMattMorgan @IroquoisFB
September 26, 2020 | Shane Lux
Iroquois rushed for 378 yards and averaged 12.1 yards per carry en route to a 35-28 victory over Union City Friday night. “I saw the way they played against Seneca, and I thought we were evenly matched,” said Iroquois head coach Matt Morgan. “I knew they were missing a couple of guys tonight, but nobody […]
Northwestern dominates Saegertown @NWSD_FOOTBALL @PantherPressSHS
September 20, 2020 | Shane Lux
After a hard-fought overtime win over Maplewood last week. Northwestern had no problem Saturday night against Saegertown, routing the Panthers 51-0. “It’s nice to be able to get out and play the game,” said Northwestern head coach Mark Brooks. “That’s what we’ve wanted since summer with all the Covid-19 junk. Any game Friday or Saturday […]
Second half surge lifts Wilmington over Farrell @farrellfootball @Hounds4L @smcconahy44
September 19, 2020 | Shane Lux
Wilmington used a 21-0 second half to down Farrell 41-20 Friday night Lou Falconi Stadium. “This speaks to the resiliency of the boys,” said Wilmington head coach Brandon Phillian. “We talk about handling and concurring adversity. Farrell is a great football, and we respect that program. Our kids responded at halftime when things weren’t going […]
Neshannock ginds out win over Mohawk @MHSAthletics667 @NeshannockF @Nesh_Sports @coachmo76
September 18, 2020 | Shane Lux
Kurt Sommerfeld celebrates the game’s final touchdown. Photo by Sykotyk. Neshannock piled up 227 rushing yards and pulled away for a 37-22 win over Mohawk Thursday night in New Castle. “It was great to get back into the win column,” said Neshannock head coach Fred Mozzocio. “We still have a lot of work to do. […]
Wheeler, defense lead Cambridge Springs past Lakeview @edwardsck75 @SailorPride9703 @FootballSailors
September 13, 2020 | Shane Lux
Trenten Wheeler threw four touchdowns and collected 178 yards of total offense while adding an interception on defense as Cambridge Springs rolled to a 41-13 win over Lakeview Saturday night. “It’s a great way to kick off the season and a great way to kick off the 2020 Cambridge Springs Blues Devils,” said Cambridge Springs […]
Special Teams lift Karns City over Moniteau @MoniteauWarrior @MoniteauD @KC_GremlinFball
September 11, 2020 | Shane Lux
Micah Rupp scored twice for Karns City. Two special teams touchdowns fueled Karns City to a 31-8 route of Moniteau Friday night in West Sunbury. “I thought everybody contributed tonight,” said Karns City head coach Joe Sherwin. “We subbed a lot of guys, but everyone did their job and played their part. That is what […]
2020 PFN Player Profile: Ian Smith, West Middlesex @Iansmith8403 @WMBigRedsFB
September 11, 2020 | Shane Lux
Ian Smith West Middlesex High School Class of 2022 Head Coach – Mark Means Position – RB/LB Height: 5′ 10″ Weight: 220lbs Q&A What made you choose football? Football has always been something I loved. I watched it with my family all the time, and when I moved to a school that had it, […]
Valley Christian knocks off East Palestine @CoachWare31 @VCSAthletics123 #BeyondTheKeystone
August 30, 2020 | Shane Lux
Valley Christian scored four touchdowns in a span of 5:32 of the first quarter and looked back en route to a 39-0 win over East Palestine Saturday night at Memorial Stadium. “To score 26 points right of the bat for a team that went 2-8 last season, was a relief to be able to sit […]
2020 PFN Player Previews: Kole Tarary, Kennedy Catholic @KC_Football_ @KCPrideWatcher @nctapoutman23 @Kole458
August 18, 2020 | Shane Lux
Kole Tarary Kennedy Catholic High School Class of 2022 Head Coach: Joe Harvey Position: FB/DE Height: 6′ 0″ Weight: 205lbs 40 Yard Dash: 4.85 5-10-5 Shuttle 4.48 Bench Press 305lbs Squat 385lbs Broad Jump 8’7″ Q&A What made you choose football? That’s a simple question. It runs in the bloodline. What’s your favorite football memory? […]
2020 PFN Player Previews: Ryan Simitoski, Northwestern @risimitoski @NWSD_FOOTBALL
August 14, 2020 | Shane Lux
Ryan Simitoski Northwestern High School Class of 2021 Head Coach – Mark Brooks Position – MLB & DE 5′ 11″ 200lbs Q&A What made you choose football? I chose to play football because it helps me as a person. The depression and anxiety one goes through in life. This sport can help you get […]
2020 Player Previews: Noah Turuck, Sharpsville @NTuruck
August 12, 2020 | Shane Lux
Noah Turuck Sharpsville High School Class of 2021 Head Coach: Paul Piccirilli Position: Offensive/Defensive Tackle, Center Height: 5′ 11″ Weight: 259 lbs Q&A What made you choose football? I chose football because it’s an outlet for me to get any anger and stress I have out of my system. What’s your favorite football memory? […]
2020 PFN Player Previews: Casey Smith, Habor Creek @HCSDAthletics @HarborCreek_FB
August 8, 2020 | Shane Lux
Casey Smith Harbor Creek High School Class of 2021 Head Coach – Troy Budziszewski Height: 6′ 1″ Weight: 190 Position: QB 2019 Stats: 1226 yards passing, 24 TDs 4 Ints. 41 carries 116 yards, 3 TDs. Q&A What made you choose football? Football was one of the sports that I enjoyed when I was younger, […]
2020 PFN Player Previews: Caelan Bender, Wilmington @smcconahy44 @WilmingtonSD @caelan_bender
August 1, 2020 | Shane Lux
Caelan Bender Wilmington High School Class of 2021 Head Coach: Brandon Phillian Height: 5′ 10″ Weight: 180lbs Position: QB/DB 2019 season: 1,847 yards of total offense, 32 total TD’s Q&A What made you choose football? My brother played, and so did my father. Also, I enjoy watching college football and the NFL. What’s your favorite […]
