November 2021
Jones’s Three Scores Lift St. Joseph Prep to 6A State Semis @SJPrep_Football
November 27, 2021 | Willie McGonigle
SPRINGFIELD: After leading the St. Joseph Prep Hawks to a 6-2 record in the regular season St. Joseph Prep’s Sophomore Quarterback Samaj Jones had to sit out the Hawks previous three games due to an injury Jones was ready. In his absence the Hawks offense was under the direction of Sr. Dane Picariello. All Picariello […]
Behind Harris and Offensive Line St. Joseph’s Prep Rolls to D12 6A Title @SJPrep_Football @b1radh
November 21, 2021 | Willie McGonigle
SPRINGFIELD: Often the offensive line doesn’t get the recognition they deserve but they are where any good offensive performance starts. On Saturday evening at Cardinal O’Hara’s St. Joseph Prep’s offensive line consisting of Brad Harris Jr, George Reinhard, Julian Cervantes, Alec Treadway and Lakeem Steele did their job helping the Hawks jump out to a […]
Neumann- Goretti Defense Battle’s it’s Way to First Round Victory @NGsaintsFB
November 20, 2021 | Willie McGonigle
All Photos https://twitter.com/photogjamison SPRINGFIELD: The task was a daunting one for the Neumann Goretti Saints in the First Round of the PIAA Class 3A Playoffs their opponents the North Schuylkill Spartans had a high octane get up on the ball and go offense that in their 11 games played averaged a whopping 40 points per […]
Fly Like An Eagle: Bishop Shanahan Soars To District 1 4A Championship @BSHS_Eagles_FB
November 13, 2021 | Willie McGonigle
DOWNINGTOWN: All the makings were there for the Bishop Shanahan Eagles to have successful season, a senior laden team, stellar defense, and explosive playmaker at the Quarterback. All three of those were on display Friday at Jack Mancini Field and the result was the Eagles routing the visiting Pottsgrove Falcons 40-6 to earn their second […]
Willies World: Breaking down the PIAA District 1 5A Playoffs
November 3, 2021 | Willie McGonigle
Breaking down the PIAA District 1 5A Playoffs After 2020 saw only 4 teams make the District 1 5A playoffs last season due to Covid the field returns back to its 16 team format. Three of the four teams from last season’s playoffs (West Chester Rustin, Kennett and the defending Champions Upper Dublin) make […]
Thompson, Gates Help Clippers Sail Past Hornets @Clippers19013
September 26, 2021 | Willie McGonigle
CHESTER: There were flags and more flags the opening two minutes of Saturday morning Non League contest between the visiting Oxford Hornets and the Chester Clippers saw a total of five penalties called. The theme continued throughout the game with a total 24 accepted penalties. The Clippers lost that battle having been called for 16 […]
Rama’s Four Score Day Propels Springfield Over Harriton @SpringfieldFB
September 4, 2021 | Willie McGonigle
All the makings were there for the Springfield Delco Cougars and the visiting Harriton Rams to have slow start to their Central League Opener. A short week playing on Thursday evening which was made even shorter when Hurricane Ida forced the cancellation of practice for the Cougars on Wednesday. Fortunately for the Cougars they […]
Perkiomen Valley Takes Down Springfield Delco in Opener @pv_vikingfb
August 29, 2021 | Willie McGonigle
After having to deal with COVID 19 attendance restrictions in their inaugural season of their new stadium the Springfield Delaware County Cougars finally got to play in front of a capacity crowd. On Friday night the Cougars welcomed the Perkiomen Valley Vikings. Behind a 21-point second half the Vikings were able to come away with […]
Radnor Downs Springfield 13-10
November 8, 2020 | Willie McGonigle
SPRINGFIELD: Last season when the Springfield Cougars visited the Radnor Red Raiders it was Brett Barber with a field goal with under a minute left in the game that allowed the Cougars to come away with a dramatic 10-7 victory. On Friday night the two teams squared off again this time at Springfield High and […]
Highly Anticipated Season gets Underway with a victory for Germantown Academy
November 2, 2020 | Willie McGonigle
HAVERFORD: After finishing the 2019 campaign with a 7-3 record and on a three game winning streak including knocking off eventual league champion Episcopal Academy expectations were high for the 2020 version of the Germantown Academy Patriots. With several All Inter Ac players returning to this years team it was expected that they would be […]
Springfield Christens New Stadium with Lopsided Victory
November 1, 2020 | Willie McGonigle
SPRINGFIELD: Last season even when the Springfield Cougars where the “home team” they had to pack onto a school bus. The home bus ride was a four mile trip over to fellow Strath Haven ‘s George L. King Field. The reason the Cougars wouldn’t be able to play on their campus was because there was […]
PFN Willie Wants to Know What the Heck is Happening in Districts 1 & 12
October 29, 2020 | Willie McGonigle
Hard to believe how quickly this COVID Shorten season is flying by. Lets take a look at some note worthy things in Southeastern PA. Springfield Delco Finally returns home After spending last season playing their home games at Strath Haven’s George L King field last season due to construction on their new school building […]
28 Point First Quarter Propels Springfield Over Penncrest
October 24, 2020 | Willie McGonigle
MIDDLETOWN: After struggling last season going 3-8 the Springfield Cougars wanted to come and show that they are one still one of the top teams in the Central League. On Friday at Penncrest’s Louis Scott Field the Cougars did just that by putting up 28 points in the games opening twelve minutes on their way […]
Chance to Play: 9 Team Spring League Gives those missing Fall season a chance
October 14, 2020 | Willie McGonigle
Cheltenham’s Ryan Nase and Harry S.Truman’s Ben Johnson share several common bonds. Typically on Friday nights you can find these men guiding their teams into battle against the powers in the Suburban One League. However 2020 has brought these men pain has they are the head coaches of the only two teams in the league […]
PFN Willie wants to know: “What the hecks happening in Districts 1&12?” Oct 13, 2020 edition
October 13, 2020 | Willie McGonigle
Feels good to be back! If you told me last year after walking off the field after the Downingtown West-Central Dauphin State Semi-Final last December that I wouldn’t have another report till mid October I would have told you were crazy, but welcome to the COVID 19 world we are in. Luckily District 1 […]
2020 PFN Player Profile: Manny Allen, Pottsgrove @Manny62Allen @PGFalconsFB
August 20, 2020 | Willie McGonigle
Emmanuel “Manny” Allen Pottsgrove High School Height: 6’1” Weight: 245 Position(s): left guard/nose guard Twitter: @Manny62Allen Potential Major in College: Physical Science / Forensics What made you choose football? I chose football because of my father who played and my Aunt Kim’s love of the game. What’s your favorite football memory? Getting an interception […]
2020 PFN Player Profile: Rylee Howard, Pottsgrove @ryleehoward3 @PGFalconsFB @PGHSnews
August 13, 2020 | Willie McGonigle
Rylee Howard Pottsgrove High School Height: 5’10” Weight: 175 Position(s): Free Safety/Running Back Twitter: @ryleehoward3 Potential Major in College:Undecided What made you choose football? Was born to play football, it has always been my first choice. Football choose me. What’s your favorite football memory? Making the very first tackle of the of the […]
2020 Player Profile: Eric Willis. Academy Park @ewillis11x @AParkFootball
July 27, 2020 | Willie McGonigle
Eric Lamont Willis 3rd Academy park wr,rb,cb, 5’9 – 150 Twitter: @ewillis11x Potential Major in College: business What made you choose football? I love the game ever since I picked the ball up What’s your favorite football memory? My first varsity touchdown vs pottsgrove What activities do you enjoy outside of playing football? […]
2020 PFN Player Profile: Nate Felix Cheltenham @natefelix63 @HennigarFundInc @CSDCheltenhamHS @CheltenhamSD
July 16, 2020 | Willie McGonigle
Nate Felix Cheltenham High School Height: 6’4” Weight:265 Position: LT Twitter: @natefelix63 College Offers: Lake Erie College Potential Major in College: Engineering What made you choose football? Watching my brother play and watching the eagles at a young age What’s your favorite football memory? Winning the semi finals at Hershey stadium What activities do you […]
2020 PFN Player Profile: Joneil Oister, Pottstown @Joneiloister @TrojansofPHS
July 13, 2020 | Willie McGonigle
Name: Joneil Oister Pottstown High School Trojans Height: 5’11” Weight:170 Position(s):RB and Strong Safet Twitter: @Joneiloister Potential Major in College: Criminal Justice What made you choose football? It has been a sport I played since I was little and I fell in love with it. I like to hit and it keeps me out of trouble […]
2020 PFN Player Profile: Jacob Steinmetz Sun Valley @steinmetz1256 @SVVanguards
July 11, 2020 | Willie McGonigle
Name: Jacob Steinmetz School: Sun Valley High School Height: 6’4 Weight: 225 Position(s): Defensive End, Center Twitter: @steinmetz1256 College Offers: D1, D2, D3 interest Potential Major in College: Phys Ed/Health Teacher, Digital Forensics What made you choose football? My family What’s your favorite football memory? Getting an interception my sophomore year What activities do […]
2020 PFN Profile: Mike Merola Methacton High School @Michaelmerola11 @MethactonFball @CoachLotier
July 8, 2020 | Willie McGonigle
Name: Mike Merola School: Methacton Height: 6’0 Weight: 175 Position(s): QB Twitter: Michaelmerola11 College Offers: 0 Potential Major in College: Engineering. What made you choose football? It’s the only sport that you can hit kids without getting in trouble. What’s your favorite football memory? Winning the first homecoming game in 4 years. What activities […]
2020 PFN Player Profile: Michael Costigan – Conestoga @MichaelCostig20 @Stoga_Football
July 6, 2020 | Willie McGonigle
Michael Costigan Conestoga High School 6’1” 195 lbs Quarterback Twitter: @MichaelCostig20 Potential Major in College: Finance/Accounting What made you choose football? Growing up, my best friend’s dad was a high school and NFL coach. For as long as I can remember, every Friday Night in the Fall, we would be by the sidelines – […]
2020 PFN Player Profile: Jahzeel Watson – Pottstown @ _Jah31 @PottstownTrojan @PGFalconsFB
July 1, 2020 | Willie McGonigle
Name: Jahzeel Watson School: Pottstown High School Height: 6’4 Weight: 170 Position(s): Wide receiver, Free Safety Twitter: @ _Jah31 College Offers: Alvernia University Potential Major in College: Civil engineering What made you choose football? I loved football every since I was a little kid What’s your favorite football memory? Playing in a mud bowl game […]
Player Preview Robert Jackson Archbishop Wood @Robjackson215 @WoodFootball
July 1, 2020 | Willie McGonigle
Name: Robert Jackson School: Archbishop Wood High School Height:6’6 Weight: 260 Position(s): Defensive End Twitter: @Robjackson215 College Offers: Syrcuse, Bowling Green, Central Michigan, Arizona State, Toledo University, Rutgerts, Umass, Old dominion, Boston College, Temple, Pitt, Indiana, Buffalo, Iowa state,Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia tech, Cincinnati, Nebraska, Virginia Potential Major in College: Medical field or Marketing What […]
