September 2026
Ohio Spotlight: Lutheran East 33, Akron Firestone 14 (PHOTO GALLERY)
September 7, 2026 | Sykotyk
Lutheran East v. Akron North at Korb Field in Lyndhurst, Ohio. #21 @PaFootballNews #BeyondTheKeystone @YappiFootball @JoeEitel pic.twitter.com/pDnLAEDwKG — Sykotyk (@Sykotyk) September 5, 2026 Lutheran East 0, Akron Firestone 0 – End 1st #21 @PaFootballNews #BeyondTheKeystone @YappiFootball @JoeEitel pic.twitter.com/D7XedbOLQt — Sykotyk (@Sykotyk) September 5, 2026 Jeremiah Turner with a 3 yard TD run. Kick is good. […]
New York Spotlight: Dick Gallagher Kickoff Classic (PHOTO GALLERY)
September 7, 2026 | Sykotyk
In New York, the 2026 season started this weekend. Headlined by the 1st Annual Dick Gallagher Kickoff Classic being hosted on Friday night at Broadview Stadium at the University of Buffalo. Saturday would continue the games with a doubleheader at ECC-North. As part of a twin bill, two Section VI teams were pitted against private […]
Gilpin County’s Fighting Eagle Stadium sits at 8,954′ elevation. Hosting Vail Christian on Saturday night. (PHOTO GALLERY)
September 4, 2026 | Sykotyk
After seeing one amazing stadium on Friday, another one on Saturday seemed a tough claim to make. Though, Fighting Eagles Stadium in Black Hawk, Colorado may just be worthy to be put upon a pedestal with Monument Valley’s field. And on a pedestal would be appropriate. At 8,954′ elevation, it’s one of the highest elevation […]
Utah’s Monument Valley High School home to one of the best Stadium Backdrops in the Country (PHOTO GALLERY)
September 4, 2026 | Sykotyk
I travel around the country visiting out of the way places for high school football games regularly. Some, are more obvious than others. Years ago, another online publication listed Monument Valley’s home field as one of the top ten stadiums to see before you die. And I agreed. I had stopped by the field on […]
North East survives comeback attempt by Girard, wins 32-28 after weather delay (PHOTO GALLERY)
September 4, 2026 | Sykotyk
On Thursday night, Girard and North East had to wait out the weather before one closely contested game. Led by Ethan Ringer, North East jumped out to a 22-0 lead after one. Before Girard clawed their way back by halftime with three of their own touchdowns, to trail by point, 22-21. After trading touchdowns in […]
South Dakota Spotlight: Herreid/Selby 26, Harding County/Bison 18 (PHOTO GALLERY)
August 24, 2026 | Sykotyk
Herreid/Selby v. Harding County/Bison at Johnson Memorial Field in Selby, South Dakota. #7 @PaFootballNews #BeyondTheKeystone @FootballHsa pic.twitter.com/2v1HOkQYSO — Sykotyk (@Sykotyk) August 22, 2026 Herreid/Selby 0, Harding County/Bison 0 – End 1st #7 @PaFootballNews #BeyondTheKeystone @FootballHsa pic.twitter.com/lh97gXyhkl — Sykotyk (@Sykotyk) August 22, 2026 Porter Gregg with a 38 yard TD run. Pass is incomplete. Herreid/Selby leads […]
Wisconsin Spotlight: Hudson Defeats Wisconsin Rapids, 52-7 in Opener (PHOTO GALLERY)
August 21, 2026 | Sykotyk
In Florida, the football season starts with a plethora of “Kickoff Classic” games. These Kickoff Classic games don’t count toward playoff points ranking to determine playoff participation and seeding. Though they’re not scrimmages, they aren’t always played with full emphasis on winning. Some teams schedule these games as warm-ups, while others see them as another […]
Florida Spotlight: Wildwood 41, Citrus 7 (PHOTO GALLERY)
August 17, 2026 | Sykotyk
In Florida, the football season starts with a plethora of “Kickoff Classic” games. These Kickoff Classic games don’t count toward playoff points ranking to determine playoff participation and seeding. Though they’re not scrimmages, they aren’t always played with full emphasis on winning. Some teams schedule these games as warm-ups, while others see them as another […]
2026 Corky Kell-Dave Hunter Classic Round-Up
August 17, 2026 | Sykotyk
The 2026 High School Football season opened in Atlanta this season. Scheduling quirks due to America hosting the World Cup led the Corky Kell-Dave Hunter Classic to be split between two weekends. With the usual Saturday night finale on the Mercedes-Benz Stadium turf getting moved up to be the kickoff of the season. Two doubleheaders […]
Photos – Best of the Best (2010 to Now)
July 16, 2026 | Sykotyk
Over the past 16 seasons, I’ve traveled all over the country seeing and covering high school football games. Spanning 39 states over 1,644 games, I’ve seen a lot of great plays and great places. And even had the opportunity to photograph many of them. Not every great play results in a great photo. Not every […]
Ohio crowns first official OHSAA Girls Flag Football Champion (PHOTO GALLERY)
May 17, 2026 | Sykotyk
On Saturday, Girls Flag Football took another step. The Nordonia Knights girls flag football team won the OHSAA’s first official state championship in the sport with a 20-19 victory Mt. Notre Dame. Though the big push towards legitimizing and strengthening the sport at the backing of the NFL and its member franchises, this was the […]
Saturday at the Ohio State Finals (PHOTO GALLERY)
December 7, 2025 | Sykotyk
Division VII – St. Henry 37, Jeromesville Hillsdale 3 Division VI – Kirtland 41, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon 6 Division V – Liberty Center 35, Wheelersburg 3
Friday at the Ohio State Finals (PHOTO GALLERY)
December 6, 2025 | Sykotyk
On Friday in Canton, Central Ohio shined brightly in the shadow of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Starting out the day, the Glenville Tarblooders added to their trophy case with another state title. Dominating the Shelby Whippets, 45-7, in the Division IV Championship. After that game, two Columbus area teams stole the show. Bishop […]
Ohio: Avon pulls away from Anderson, 37-20 on frigid night in Canton (PHOTO GALLERY)
December 5, 2025 | Sykotyk
Canton, OH – Avon quarterback Blake Elder put on a clinic Thursday night, throwing for four touchdowns and directing a relentless offense as the Eagles rolled past Anderson 37-20 in the DII State Championship game. The Eagles are back-to-back state champions with wins in 2024 and 2025. Avon had the first possession but was forced […]
Morgantown Soars to State Title Appearance, 52-21 over Jefferson (PHOTO GALLERY)
November 30, 2025 | Sykotyk
Morgantown is heading back to the WVSSAC State Championships in football for the first time since 2005. Thanks to a 52-21 victory over the Jefferson Cougars. The Mohigans opened with two scores, before a punt return by Jefferson kept it close. As the game progressed, Morgantown took advantage of turnovers and field position, to take […]
Clay-Battelle edges Cameron, 24-12 to advance to state championship in West Virginia (PHOTO GALLERY)
November 30, 2025 | Sykotyk
On Saturday afternoon, Cameron traveled to Blacksville to take on Clay-Battelle for a chance at the state championship game next weekend in Charleston. After a scoreless first quarter, the two teams traded touchdowns before halftime. With Clay-Battelle taking a slim 8-6 lead into the break. The second half went back-and-forth before Clay-Battelle capitalized on a […]
Class 1A Semifinal: Clairton 57, Greenville 0 (PHOTO GALLERY)
November 29, 2025 | Sykotyk
Game article, click HERE. Game video highlights, click HERE. For more, and larger, photos from this game, click HERE.
Montana Spotlight: Scobey/Opheim dominates Drummond/Philipsburg Flint Creek, 48-16 to win 8-Man Title (PHOTO GALLERY)
November 23, 2025 | Sykotyk
Montana is one of two states that still play state championship games at the home site of one of the two teams playing. The higher seed hosts throughout the playoffs. And in late November, the small town in northeast Montana played host to the Class C-8 State Championship Game. The homestanding Scobey/Opheim Spartans took on […]
Wyoming Spotlight: Championships end with Sheridan’s 55th straight victory (PHOTO GALLERY)
November 17, 2025 | Sykotyk
The second day of Wyoming’s state championship games held at War Memorial Stadium started with two Class 1A games, and ended with the heavyweight division. The nightcap being the 4A contest between the Sheridan Broncs and the Campbell County Camels. But first, the day started with the six-man title game between Little Snake River and […]
Wyoming Spotlight: State Championships begin at University of Wyoming with Mountain View win in 2A (PHOTO GALLERY)
November 15, 2025 | Sykotyk
Already, some states around the country are playing for their state championships. On Thursday, South Dakota started this week. North Dakota also crown champions out west. Four games on Friday in North Dakota while Wyoming opens with a doubleheader at University of Wyoming. A tripleheader awaits on Saturday. Before 2009, Wyoming was one of a […]
North Dakota Spotlight: NRS Rockets advance to 9-man State Championship with 72-50 win over Hankinson (PHOTO GALLERY)
November 10, 2025 | Sykotyk
On Saturday afternoon, in blustery New Rockford, North Dakota, one half of the 9-man semifinals took place at New Rockford Athletic Field. After considerable back-and-forth for much of the early game, the New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock Rockets found themselves up 4 scores late in the game and held off a fevered Hankinson Pirates attempt to draw even. […]
North Dakota Spotlight: Minot North earns first berth in State Title Game, 21-17 over Central Cass (Photo Gallery)
November 10, 2025 | Sykotyk
In just their second year as a high school, the Minot North Sentinels are headed to Fargo for a chance to add a football title to their trophy case. On a cold, windy Friday night, the Sentinels relied on some opportunistic passing and a solid run game, to win, 21-17 over the Central Cass Squirrels. […]
North Dakota Spotlight: Killdeer opens playoffs with 39-19 win over Trinity (PHOTO GALLERY)
November 3, 2025 | Sykotyk
A game featuring 58 points started slow. Through the first half, Killdeer had a slim 12-6 lead. Thanks to several fourth down stops by both squads, neither team could really start putting up numbers. Until the third quarter. Killdeer put up three touchdowns to Trinity’s two to extend their lead to a tenuous 32-19 margin. […]
North Dakota Spotlight: Bismarck Century Advances to State Semifinals with 21-7 win over West Fargo Sheyenne (PHOTO GALLERY)
November 3, 2025 | Sykotyk
The Sheyenne Mustangs jumped out to a quick lead in this game, on the heels of a 24 yard run by Kyl Schlichting. But by halftime, Century Patriots’ player Tristan Pope tied the game on a short 3 yard run of his own. With the scored tied 7-7 late in the third quarter, Noah Herr […]
North Dakota Spotlight: Bismarck Eeks By West Fargo, 21-20 ( PHOTO GALLERY)
November 3, 2025 | Sykotyk
Bismarck Demons win a squeaker over visiting West Fargo Packers in the first round of the NDHSAA Class 11AAA Playoffs. After holding a lead through much of the game, Bismarck fell behind, 20-14 late in the game. Before scoring themselves, with a successful PAT kick, to win, 21-20. Scoring summary: NDHSAA Class 11AAA Quarterfinal – […]
