Beyond The Keystone
Kansas 8-Man Spotlight: Wallace County v. St. Francis (PHOTO GALLERY)
October 1, 2023 | Sykotyk
On Friday night near the western fringe of Kansas, the St. Francis Indians traveled south to Sharon Springs to take on the host Wallace County Wildcats on a warm night on the prairie. In 8-Man Division II, St. Francis came in winless on the field, while the Wildcats hailing from Sharon Springs came in with […]
Kansas 6-Man Spotlight: Weskan v. Deer Trail (Colorado) (PHOTO GALLERY)
October 1, 2023 | Sykotyk
On Friday afternoon in Western Kansas, the Weskan Coyotes hosted the Deer Trail Eagles. Deer Trail are from Colorado and made the two hour drive east for a six-man football game. Weskan Field lacks lights, so the games are in the afternoon under the prairie sun. It was also homecoming for the Coyotes. Under six-man […]
Nebraska 8-Man Spotlight: Hyannis v. #1 South Loup PHOTO GALLERY
October 1, 2023 | Sykotyk
In Western Nebraska, on Thursday, the Hyannis Longhorns hosted the South Loup Bobcats. The festivities started with a dedication of the new scoreboard, funded by Box Butte General Hospital in a ceremonial check. The scoreboard was very nice and Hyannis looked to light it up. Unfortunately, it was South Loup, the #1 team in Class […]
Johnstown Johnnies uses explosive offensive line play to smother the Newark Catholic Green Wave 36-24
October 1, 2023 | David Burnworth
I drove my first season drive to White Field in Newark, Ohio to watch Newark Catholic battle Johnstown. There was a time I would be at White Field five times during the regular seeing watching the Green Wave play on Saturday Night but now this is a rare treat because those games for the most […]
John Marshall(WV) gets first win of the season beating Vincent Warren (OH) 31-20
October 1, 2023 | David Burnworth
Before getting into the game I wanted to take the time to thank the guys in the press box for the pizza, cookies, and cokes, and most of all for the stats. Saturday afternoon I made my third drive ever to Vincent, Ohio to watch the Warren Warriors battle John Marshall Monarchs from Glen Dale, […]
Tiffin Calvert Senecas survive Margaretta Polar Bears 27-14
September 30, 2023 | David Burnworth
Some Friday early evening football in Tiffin, Ohio brought the Polar Bears (3-3) to town to battle Calvert (5-0) in a game that would not be decided until late in the third quarter kept the good size crowd very much into the game. Calvert was off last week thanks to some illness and super low […]
Tiffin Columbian Tornado blowout the Clyde Fliers 49-14
September 30, 2023 | David Burnworth
Last night I made my way to Frost-Kalnow Stadium in Tiffin, Ohio for the first time to watch Tiffin Columbian battle ClydeFliers. This was my first visit to the stadium and the first time I saw Clyde play. Afer four offensive plays the Tornado had a 21-0 lead. Damien Brockington scored on runs of 63 […]
Chaminade Julienne Eagles run for 451 yards in 48-20 win over Bishop Fenwick Falcons
September 29, 2023 | David Burnworth
Last night I made the drive to Dayton to catch the Eagels from Chaminade Julienne play at home for the first time. The other times I have watched them, they were in the playoffs on a neutral field. The Eagels and Bishop Fenwick Falcons both came in supporting 4-2 records. Aiden Lowery set the tone […]
Ohio State club team shutouts Wright State 48-0 in Great Lakes East Conference Club Football Action
September 24, 2023 | David Burnworth
Sunday afternoon I drove to Fairborn, Ohio to cover the college club game against #2 Ohio State and th home team Wright State University. I was invited by Wright State Special Teams Coordinator Donnie Smith to cover the game. Before the game, I got some thoughts from some of the Raiders players before the game. […]
Watkins Memorial Warriors used strong defense to hand Brooke Bruins a 32-14 setback
September 24, 2023 | David Burnworth
Traveling from Pataskala, Ohio to Wellsburg, West Virginia did little to slow down the Warriors as they made themselves right at home handing a very solid Brooke team a 25-point loss and dropping the Bruins to 3-2 on the season. Brooke had started the season 3-0 they have now suffered back-to-back losses, including a 35-6 […]
Martins Ferry uses fast start to ease past Fairfield Christian Academy 36-7
September 24, 2023 | David Burnworth
Martins Ferry came in the game with a 3-2 record while the Knights came in at 4-1. Both teams had high hopes in this one but a quick 21-0 outburst in the opening quarter allowed the Purple Riders to end any hope the Knights had of another win. The scoring started with a 56-yard run […]
Nebraska 8-man Spotlight: Hitchcock County v. Bertrand (PHOTO GALLERY)
September 23, 2023 | Sykotyk
Deep in southwest Nebraska, the defending Class D2 champion, Hitchcock County Falcons, hosted the Bertrand Vikings in Trenton. The state champs came into the game with a 2-2 overall record. While Bertrand were winless at 0-4. To start the game, JC Kehr returned the opening kickoff 70 yards for the score. Putting the visitors up […]
Westerville South Wildcats conquers Westerville North Warriors 21-13
September 23, 2023 | David Burnworth
Last night I drove to Westerville South High School for the first time since 2018 where I watched Westerville Central defeat Westerville South. On this night I was going to watch the original Westerville rival game pitting Westerville North against Westerville South. The last time North won this game was back in 2005 by a […]
Smyrna Eagles Look to Repeat as DIAA 3A Champs
September 22, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Smyrna HS is in Smyrna, Delaware roughly 70 miles south of Philadelphia. The Eagles play in the top Delaware Classification (3A) and have won 4 state championships in the last 10 years including last year’s title. While they are in Central Delaware, they’re rooted with the toughness displayed by many Philly area teams. They are […]
Nebraska 6-Man Spotlight – South Platte v. Creek Valley (PHOTO GALLERY)
September 22, 2023 | Sykotyk
In western Nebraska, two Deuel County teams played a 6-man game of football. The few hundred that had arrived came to cheer on their towns, their schools, and their kids. And it meant just the same as it did anywhere else in the country. The two small towns of Big Springs and Chappell, just a […]
Northland Vikings tame the Columbus East Tigers 49-14
September 22, 2023 | David Burnworth
Before getting into the game I want to say the stadium was very dark making it difficult to see the player numbers and with no ball on the scoreboard coupled with the fact the P.A. Announcer never said where the ball was spotted all my yardage and player names was a mere guess.) Last night […]
Parma Heights Holy Name 42 North Olmsted 42-20
September 17, 2023 | David Burnworth
The nightcap of my double-header took me to North Royalton, Ohio for the first time to watch the battle between Parma Heights Holy Name and North Olmsted. Both teams came in standing at 0-4 in desperate need of a win. Holy Name’s closest game was a loss to rival Padua Franciscan (21-9) while the closest […]
Illinois Spotlight: Quincy Notre Dame defeats Lift For Life, 20-6
September 17, 2023 | Sykotyk
In a Saturday afternoon contest in Quincy near the banks of the Mississippi River, the Quincy Notre Dame Raiders hosted the Lift For Life Hawks from St. Louis. After a scoreless first quarter, thanks to Gavin Doellman’s two interceptions for QND, the Raiders opened up the scoring with two Aiden Klauser touchdowns. First from 25 […]
Hundred Hornets (WV) sting the Millersport Lakers (OH) 43-20
September 17, 2023 | David Burnworth
Saturday afternoon I made the familiar drive to Millersport, Ohio to watch a very young Lakers team battle the Hundred Hornets out of West Virginia. The Hornets came in with a 1-2 record while the Lakers were 0-4. The crowd of nearly 300 people was treated to a hard-fought clean game, where both teams seemed […]
Paint Valley Bearcats roar loud in victory over Westfall Mustangs
September 16, 2023 | David Burnworth
(It was impossible to find a complete Westfall roster online so many names are left out of the article) Friday night the Paint Valley Bearcats started out as quickly as I have watched them start in a long time. It started with a pick by Colton Yoakum then on the ensuing drive Carson Free picked […]
Waynesville pounds Dayton Oakwood 45-14
September 16, 2023 | David Burnworth
Thursday night I made my first trip to Waynesville to watch the Spartans battle the Lumberjacks from Dayton Oakwood. The Spartans since losing to 5-0 Clinton Massie in week one have run off three straight wins entering this contest. Oakwood came into this game with a 2-2 record. Waynesville needed just three plays to light […]
Bellevue runs past Lynn Camp 34-20
September 10, 2023 | David Burnworth
My Saturday Night game took me from Bradford, Ohio to Bellevue Kentucky for my first visit to Gilligan Stadium home of the Bellevue Tigers, to watch their matchup with Lynn Camp. The Tigers came in with a record of 1-2, with their win coming over Riverview East Academy out of Cincinnati, Ohio. For the Wildcats […]
Bradford Railroaders steamroll Bridgeport Bulldogs 48-14
September 10, 2023 | David Burnworth
Saturday afternoon took me to Bradford, Ohio to watch Bradford host Bridgeport. The Railroaders and the Bulldogs came in with identical 2-1 records. This would be the first time these schools have battled on the football field for the Railroaders they were seeking their first win at their new stadium. Griffin Trevino took the opening […]
New York Class D Showdown: CSP defeats Randolph, 21-6 PHOTO GALLERY
September 9, 2023 | Sykotyk
Clymer/Sherman/Panama 21, Randolph 6 September 8, 2023 – Raymond Van Wie Stadium, Randolph, NY Randolph v. Clymer/Sherman/Panama at Raymond Van Wie Stadium in Randolph, New York. #29 @PaFootballNews #BeyondTheKeystone @CSPfootball @WNYAthletics pic.twitter.com/tpDdHk1RyL — Sykotyk (@Sykotyk) September 8, 2023 Tate Catanese with a 41 yard TD run. Kick is good. CSP leads Randolph, 7-0 with 7:51 […]
Edison Wildcats roar to win over the Oak Glen Golden Bears 34-0
September 9, 2023 | David Burnworth
Thursday night, I made my way to Richmond, Ohio, for the first time to catch the battle between Edison High School and Oak Glen High School out of West Virginia. Edison came in 3-0, while Oak Glen came in with an 0-2 record. Oak Glen would make the games first big play when Tyler Mozingo […]
Sebring McKinley Prevails in 8-Man Interclass Contest, 40-14 over Valley Christian
September 8, 2023 | Sykotyk
On Thursday night, Sebring McKinley hosted Valley Christian in an 8-man interclass game. The Trojans’ varsity team is playing 8-man football for the first time. And to fill out their schedule the schedule-makers must get creative. With no local teams playing 8-man in the Northern 8 Conference, games against local school get creative. Such as […]
PHOTO GALLERY: West Maryland Domination for Fort Hill in 35-0 Opener against Northern Garrett
September 3, 2023 | Sykotyk
Jabril Daniels and Braelyn Younger would lead the way for the host Sentinels as they race out to a 35-0 halftime lead and win after a scoreless, running clock second half. Both Daniels and Younger would score two touchdowns apiece. Daniels would start the scoring with a 26 yard TD run and follow it up […]
Paulding Panthers tames the Delphos Jefferson Wildcats 56-25
September 3, 2023 | David Burnworth
Saturday night my travels took me to Stadium Park for the first time in Delphos, Ohio to watch the Paulding Panthers battle Jefferson. Jefferson, a young team came in with a 0-2 record, with losses to crosstown Rival St. Johns and Defiance Ayersville, while Paulding came in with a 1-1 record. They shut out Swanton […]
McComb Panthers claw their way to the easy win over Beechcroft Cougars 56-18
September 3, 2023 | David Burnworth
On Saturday afternoon, I drove to McComb High School to watch the hometeam Panthers battle the Cougars from Columbus Beechcroft in a non-league game. The Panthers entered the contest with a 2-0 record, the wins had come against Allen East and Crestview. The Panthers are expected to be a force in Division 7, the smallest […]
PHOTO GALLERY: Mid-Atlantic Pigskin Classic – Imhotep Charter v. Haverford School
September 2, 2023 | Sykotyk
Photo Gallery of Imhotep Charter’s 35-0 victory over Haverford School at Salesianum’s Abessinio Stadium in Wilmington, Delaware. For more, and larger photos from this game and others this weekend, click HERE. For photos from previous weeks and seasons visit http://www.flickr.com/sykotyk/sets/
