Centre County Report
Big Plays Carry Penns Valley over Huntingdon
September 10, 2022 | Jason Confer
Written by Chad States Photographs by Jason Confer Big plays were the name of the game this evening for the Rams of Penns Valley as they scored from long distance on 4 separate occasions to beat the Huntingdon Bearcats 41-14. With 9:01 to go in the first quarter Jackson Romig connected with Miles Brooks on […]
Centre County Week 3 Preview: Bald Eagle and Bellefonte fight for first win
September 9, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi
Last week saw Centre County teams go a combined 2-3, with two of those teams playing each other. Week 3 of Centre County football will once again pin two of their own against each other on the gridiron. Game of The Week: Bald Eagle Area Eagles (0-2) @ Bellefonte Raiders (0-2) Where: Rogers […]
The Look Ahead: Philipsburg-Osceola
September 9, 2022 | Billy Splain
The Look Ahead: Philipsburg-Osceola Written by Dylon Brower, Tyroneeagleeyenews.com This week Tyrone will play its third home game in three weeks against Philipsburg-Osceola. Like last week’s opponent Brookville, the Mounties have some big linemen up front. Fortunately for Tyrone, the first two games have proven that the offensive and defensive lines are much better […]
Penns Valley survives slow start, pulls away from Bellefonte on three Ty Watson scores
September 3, 2022 | Billy Splain
On the first play from scrimmage for Bellefonte running back Jamal Saunders burst through the line for a 10 yard carry. That would be the story of the first half as Penns Valley struggled to contain the big back. The second half was a different story as the Rams made a few adjustments to go […]
‘Gutsy’ performance from Clearfield gives Janocko 300th career win (gallery included
September 3, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi
WINGATE, Pa – In a game that didn’t have too much offense to speak of the Clearfield Bisons did just enough to get by, as they took down the Bald Eagle Area Eagles by a score of 7-3 at Alumni Stadium to give Tim Janocko his 300th career win as a Head Coach. After both […]
Penns Valley Rams vs Bellefonte Raiders 2022
September 3, 2022 | Jason Confer
For full gallery go to https://pafootballnews.smugmug.com/Penns-Valley-Rams-vs-Bellefonte-Raiders-2022/
Centre County Week 2 Preview: Penns Valley and Bellefonte bring first county matchup
September 2, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi
It was a solid Week 1 of football for the five Centre County high school teams, as they went a combined 3-2 in their first taste of regular season action. This week brings us some conference matchups, including two of Centre County’s own going head-to-head. Game of The Week: Bellefonte Raiders (0-1) @ Penns […]
State College dominant in all aspects during opening night win over Williamsport (Gallery)
August 27, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi
Gallery below STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — In a rematch of the 2021 Class 6A District 6 Championship thriller that saw State College win 17-14, this game did not have quite as much drama as the Little Lions steamrolled Williamsport by a final score of 42-14. After back-to-back three and outs by each offense to start […]
Penns Valley Rams vs. Line Mountain Eagles 2022
August 26, 2022 | Jason Confer
For full gallery go to smugmug.com.
Centre County Week 1 Preview: State College hosts Williamsport for District Championship Rematch
August 26, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi
Football is back in a big way in Centre County, as Friday night will see all five schools playing at home to kick off the 2022 PIAA regular season. Let’s take a look at how some of these teams fared in 2021, and what to expect when they take the field for their first […]
2022 Mid Penn Conference Preview: Commonwealth Division
August 22, 2022 | Billy Splain
It’s one of the toughtest leagues in the state. Of that there’s no doubt. For the past couple years It’s been either Harrisburg or Central Dauphin that have taken the crown. This year it looks like a wide open race. Harrisburg returns a lot of talent from last years title team, but State College, Central […]
Pennsylvania Scrimmage scenes from around the state (galleries and video highlights)
August 20, 2022 | Billy Splain
A few of the PFN staff hit the road for some scrimmages today. First up: Penns Valley vs. Mt Union Altoona vs Dubois Scrimmage from Phil ” Protime ” Myers Pine Grove Area @ Blue Mountain Scrimmage from @PFNDan570FB Words from the Coach(Tom Gallagher-BM): “Jr. – Carson Steinruck and Jr. – Tyler Miller both scored […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Miles Brooks – Penns Valley
August 17, 2022 | Billy Splain
Miles Brooks Penns Valley Class Of 2023 Wide Receiver, Defensive Back Jersey #28 HT/WT 6’ 165 703 receiving yards 1190 all purpose yards Other sports Baseball First team all conference wide receiver and outfielder Twitter @milesb28 Why do you play football? I play football because I absolutely love every aspect of the sport. Who is […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Finnegan Furmanek – State College
August 9, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter
Finnegan Furmanek State College High School Class of 2023 Quarterback, wide receiver Ht: 6’4 Wt: 200 Other sports: Basketball Twitter: @FinnFurmanek Why do you play football? I play football because I really enjoy the game and I also love to win. With football, you have to work as a team to achieve a common goal […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Ian Brandt – State College
August 2, 2022 | Billy Splain
Ian Brandt QP/P State College Class of 2023 6’2 -195 Kohls 4.5 star punter, 2022 Kohls Eastern Showcase Punt Champion, PA Football News All Academic Silver Team. @IanB2023 Why do you play football? I play football because it is where I don’t have to worry about school or life and I can just be me. […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Gavin Ryan – Penns Valley
July 27, 2022 | Billy Splain
Gavin Ryan Penns Valley Class Of 2023 Defensive End, Right Guard Jersey # 51 HT/WT 5’ 11” 200lbs 6 sacks, 40+ tackles, 1 pick 6 Honorable Mention Mountain League All Star Team Twitter @Gavinryan51 Why do you play football? To learn the struggles of life but in a football aspect. Being able to work with […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Logan Williams – Bellefonte
July 26, 2022 | Billy Splain
Logan Williams Bellefonte Class Of 2023 WR,FS,KR,PR Jersey #28 HT/WT5’9” 145lbs 2 interceptions and 10+ tackles in the first two games of last season, before I was out with a knee injury (Now fully recovered). Other sports I also play Lacrosse. Twitter @LoganWi75654294 Why do you play football? I absolutely love everything about it, and […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Harvard Commit Stephen Scourtis – State College
July 20, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter
Stephen Scourtis State College High School Class of 2023 Defensive end, tight end Awards: 3x All-Academic Gold Team, 6A 2nd Team All-State DE (PA), 1st Team All-Conference TE (Mid-Penn Commonwealth), 3x Varsity Letterman Other sports: Lacrosse Offer Sheet: Columbia, Dartmouth, Kent st, Bowling Green, Buffalo, Harvard, Lehigh, Richmond, UMass, New Hampshire, Navy, Army, Fordham, […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Camron Watkins – Bald Eagle
June 24, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter
Camron Watkins Bald Eagle Area High School Class of 2024 Wide receiver and defensive end Ht: 6’2 Wt: 195 Awards: Second-team Mountain League for offense and defense Other sports: Basketball and baseball Why do you play football? I play football because as a little kid I would watch football games on my tv and told […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Jakodi Jones – Philipsburg-Osceola
June 10, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter
Jakodi Jones Philipsburg-Osceola High School Class of 2023 Running back, linebacker, long snapper Ht: 6’0 Wt: 185 Other sports: Ice and roller hockey. Why do you play football? I have loved the sport since I was a little kid and have grown up playing ball. I love the physical side of the game. What has been […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Gavin Eckley – Bald Eagle Area
June 8, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter
Gavin Eckley Bald Eagle Area High School Class of 2023 Outside linebacker, safety, slot back, running back Ht: 5’7 Wt: 150 Awards: All-State special teams, All-Conference defense, All-conference special teams. Other sports: Baseball Why do you play football? I play football because of the rush it makes you feel when you run out onto the […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Ben Gustkey – Philipsburg-Osceola
June 2, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter
Ben Gustkey Philipsburg-Osceola High School Class of 2023 Quarterback, defensive back Ht: 5’8 Wt: 135 Why do you play football? It’s been a sport I’ve enjoyed since childhood, and being a team sport you can work together to win. What has been your best memory? Beating Huntingdon my Sophomore year. Who is your biggest fan […]
Bald Eagle Area signing event @MatisKaleb @carterstere44
April 3, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter
Two Bald Eagle Area standouts signed their letter of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers Wednesday. Surrounded by family and coaches, Kaleb Matis and Carter Stere officially signed. Matis will be heading to Lycoming and he plans on majoring in Psychology. Stere will be going to Susquehanna and plans on majoring in computer […]
Central PA National Football Foundation Banquet Photo Gallery
March 20, 2022 | Billy Splain
The NFF held it’s annual banquet at the Penn Stater on Sunday. ENTIRE GALLERY HERE These players were honored: Central Pa Chapter – Nff/Chof 2021 – 2022 High School Scholar-Athlete Award Nominees Altoona Area High School Connor Reimer Bald Eagle Area High School Kaleb Mattis Bedford High School Mercury Swaim Bellefonte Area High School […]
Another @Go_Rout Coaching Job: Bellefonte needs Asst Coach
January 27, 2022 | Billy Splain
Bellefonte is hiring for a varsity football assistant coach. The position could potentially hold the offensive coordinator role. Application below: https://bellefonte.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1851
