PA Football News Archives
September 2019
CONVERSATION WITH COACH – Jim Roth, Southern Columbia
September 11, 2019 | Phil Myers
The Southern Columbia Tigers were in the midst of a 27 game losing streak, 14 of which came during Coach Jim Roth’s first two years there as an assistant coach. Fast forward to today and Coach Roth’s Southern Tigers are one of the most successful teams ever in the state of Pennsylvania. They are currently […]
Conversation with Coach, This week’s edition: Tim Janocko, Clearfield @coachjanocko @clearfieldbison
August 28, 2019 | Phil Myers
Writer’s Note: Hopefully, this will be a series, interviewing many of the top coaches in the state. These articles may not be every week or even every other week, but we plan on having them throughout the year and years to come. I sat down with Tim Janocko, head coach of the Clearfield Bison, before […]
Open Dates: District 2 teams seek opponents, 1 every week
August 2, 2019 | Billy Splain
Because Holy Cross suspended it’s program, the following teams have open dates : 24-Aug 3A Holy Redeemer jpaquilina@holyredeemerhs.org 30-Aug 4A Montrose william.sandly@gmail.com 7-Sep 2A Mid Valley rebard@mvsd.us 14-Sep 2A Northwest Area coachhazlet@hotmail.com 21-Sep 1A Old Forge […]
Curwensville Football Coach Andy Evanko Passes Away From D9Sports.com
June 5, 2019 | Billy Splain
CURWENSVILLE, Pa. – Long-time Curwensville football coach Andy Evanko passed away overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Evanko, who coached the Golden Tide from 2000 through 2018, had been suffering from ALS (Lou Gehring’s diseases). He coaches through the disease even though it took his voice from him communicating with an Ipad. Leading Curwensville to three District […]
Free Football Clinic to be held before Big 33 Game
May 16, 2019 | Billy Splain
PENNSYLVANIA SCHOLASTIC FOOTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION AND USA FOOTBALL TO HOST FIRST DOWN CLINICS AT BIG 33 CLASSIC INDIANAPOLIS – In partnership with USA Football, the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association (PSFCA) announced today it will host free First Down Clinics on Monday, May 27 at Landis Field-Dauphin Middle School in Harrisburg, Pa. prior to the kickoff […]
Northwest Area needs 2019 Scrimmage
May 14, 2019 | Billy Splain
Northwest High School (District 2-A, Shickshinny Pa) is looking for a scrimmage for the 2019 season on either Friday August 16th or Saturday August 17th, we are willing to host or will consider travel (we have a new stadium and all-weather surface). We are a single “A” team with a roster of 35-40 players grades […]
Dunmore legendary coach Jack Henzes calls it a career
April 26, 2019 | Billy Splain
In 1971, after spending a four years with Wyoming Area, the Henzes regime at Dunmore began. 444 wins later, that regime has ended. The 83 year old Henzes was a head coach for 52 seasons, and PA high school football will now be without one of the greatest coaches in history. His win total is […]
Coaching Job: West Chester East @WCEastFootball
April 23, 2019 | Billy Splain
West Chester East High School (ChesMont, District 1) is seeking a qualified football coach for the 9th grade team. This is a paid position. Any interested applicants, please send resume and references to Head Coach Scott Stephen at sstephen@wcasd.net. Candidates can also apply directly to the position at the following link: https://www.wcasd.net/Page/647
Berwick hires Carm De Fransesco as the new Bulldogs head coach
April 23, 2019 | Billy Splain
When Frank Sheptok left Berwick for a college coaching job at Kings it left not one but two voids in the Berwick athletic department. Frank was not only the head coach, he was also the AD. Two weeks ago they filled one of those spots with a Berwick legend, Bo Orlando. Bo spent his high […]
Open Dates: State College 2020/2021
April 15, 2019 | Billy Splain
State College Area High School (6A) has a game 2 open date for the 2020/2021 seasons (8/28/2020 & 8/27/2021). Ideally, looking for a 2 year agreement. Please contact AD Chris Weakland to inquire (cjw11@scasd.org).
Job Opening: Columbia HS
March 7, 2019 | Billy Splain
Columbia High school, a 2A school located between Lancaster and York, is searching for a coach for OL/DL. Interested candidates should contact coach Kyle budkyle1@gmail.com
Open Dates: Columbia HS 9-11-20 @BudKyle1
March 7, 2019 | Billy Splain
Columbia High school, a 2A school located between Lancaster and York, has an opening on 9-11-20. Looking for a 2 year contract. Interested teams should contact coach Kyle budkyle1@gmail.com
Open Dates Armstrong Sept 13
February 23, 2019 | Billy Splain
Armstrong High School (5A) has an open date for the weekend of September 13-14 in 2019. We are a rural district located approximately 45 miles north of Pittsburgh. Our team was 5-5 in 2018 and usually carries a roster of approximately 50 kids. Pleaser contact Coach Fabian with any interest. ffabian@asd.k12.pa.us
Open Dates: Wheeling Central Catholic WV @WCCHSFootball
February 14, 2019 | Billy Splain
Wheeling Central is located in Wheeling, WV. We have Oct 4/5, 11/12, 25/26 open. We are a small Catholic School with about 260 total students. We play in the smallest division in WV (Single A) We have between 30-35 kids on the roster. We play our home game on the campus of Wheeling Jesuit University. Please contact […]
TYRONE BOARD VOTES ON FRANCO HIRING @TAHS_Football
February 12, 2019 | Pa Football News
Written by Kerry Naylor **Note, this was written yesterday. Tonight the Tyrone School Board voted to hire John Franco as the Head Coach.” Officially, John Franco ended his relationship with the Tyrone football program seven years ago in 2012. Technically, he never left. If you ask the coach who led Tyrone during the most successful […]
Harry S Truman Hires Ben Johnson III to lead the program @g_cammiso @coachjohnson77
February 12, 2019 | Billy Splain
Ben Johnson works with a player from Chester High Harry S Truman is coming off an historic football season. When Mike LaPalombara stepped in to revive a floundering program he did more than just that, he built something special. In his first year they had 7 wins for the first time setting a school record. […]
Lansdale Catholic Announces Dominic D’Addona As Varsity Football Head Coach
February 12, 2019 | Billy Splain
LANSDALE, PA – The Lansdale Catholic High School Athletic Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. Dominic D’Addona as the school’s new Varsity Football Head Coach. Mr. D’Addona comes to LC with over 25 years of coaching experience at the high school and collegiate levels, most recently serving on the staff of La […]
Rick Prete to head up Roman Catholic Football @RomanCatholicHC @RomanAthletics
February 7, 2019 | Billy Splain
Imhotep OC Rick Prete was named head coach at Roman Catholic. Statement from Roman Catholic on the hiring: Following an extensive search that included many strong candidates, the administration is excited to announce the hiring of Rick Prete as the new head football coach for Roman Catholic High School. Prete comes to Roman with a wealth […]
Good Councel HS, MD, Needs opponent 8-23, 9-27 @gcfootball
January 27, 2019 | Billy Splain
Good Councel High school, Olney MD, is looking for an opponent for the weekends of 8/23 we can travel and 9/27 we have to do home. GC has a roster size of around 70 players. Willing to play anyone. Interest teams should contact Chrs.konrad@gmail.com 301-325-7964
Huntingdon’s Mike Hudy stepping away from coaching @BearcatFB_HAHS
January 26, 2019 | Billy Splain
The Bearcats will have a new look this year. After 7 seasons as a head coach Mike Hudy is stepping away from coaching. “There’s several factors, one of the main ones is I’ve been doing it for 30 years, my son’s done playing and I wanna go watch him play in college, start tying flies […]
OPEN DATES: Redbank Valley Sept 20-21
January 17, 2019 | Billy Splain
Redbank Valley High School (PA) Class A in District 9 (20 miles south of Clarion), is looking for a 1 year contract for an open date of 9/20-9/21/2019. Contact AD Roddy Hartle at 814-275-2424 or rhartle@redbankvalley.net.
Let’s catch up on the new head coaches for 2019
January 15, 2019 | Billy Splain
Several area teams have made moves to fill vacancies left behind at the head coaching position. District 2: The Hanover Hawkeyes hired a familiar name as Rick Hummer will take the reigns. Rick takes over for Mike McCree. His brother Ron was Hanovers coach from2006-2014. Back in December, the Wilkes-Barre school board voted Ciro Cinti […]
Altoona seeking head football coach
January 10, 2019 | Billy Splain
P ALTOONA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT High School Head Football Coach – Mid-Penn 6A The Altoona Area School District is searching for a highly-qualified, High School Head Football Coach to lead their 6A football program. Altoona competes in the Commonwealth Division of the Mid Penn Athletic Conference. As Head Football Coach, this person must maintain an […]
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