Conference Previews
5A Quarterfinal PIAA Preview: Imhotep (8-2) host Whitehall (8-5)
November 23, 2022 | Noah Stomsky
Imhotep (8-2) hosts Whitehall (8-5) Germantown Supersite Saturday, November 26th, 1 PM Whitehall Zephyrs: Coach: Daniel Jones Whitehall plays in a tough league (Eastern PA Conference out of District 11). They went 4-4 within their league which gives them confidence knowing they’re battle tested. They are an offense that’s fairly balanced. They have a […]
PFN & The Funding Zone Presents: The STATE of PA Football – 2022 Season Preview Show
August 26, 2022 | Billy Splain
Well, it was a battle with technology, it’s 3 days late, but here it is! Our 2022 Season preview show with special guests Tristan Klinefelter from WTAJ along with Brockway and Dubois guests.
Philly Catholic League 2022 Season Preview
August 26, 2022 | Anthony Franklin
Philly Catholic League 2022 Season Preview BLUE Archbishop Carroll Anything is up for a team that finished 0-10 last year. The Patriots return a whole host of players from last years team. “We have to do a much better job taking care of the football on offense. Looking for significant improvement in our rushing production […]
Pioneer Athletic Conference 2022 Preview
August 26, 2022 | Willie McGonigle
Last season for the first time since 2016 the Perkiomen Valley Vikings captured the Liberty Division Title and defeated the Frontier Division champions Golden Panthers from Pope John Paul II in the Pioneer Athletic Conference Championship Game. This season the Vikings appear to be in contention along with their rival Spring-Ford and Owen J Roberts […]
2022 Chesmont American League Review
August 26, 2022 | Kameron Hammond
Unionville Head coach Pat Clark and the Longhorns look to keep that same momentum from last season to now. The Longhorns finished with a 9-3 record, while also remaining undefeated in the Chesmont American League with a 7-0 record. Unionville’s QB from last year, Matt McCloskey has graduated, and the Longhorns have to fresh […]
DelVal League will be a Battle
August 26, 2022 | Marcus Sic
After moving the 2020 season to the Spring, the DelVal League saw 4 of their 5 members reach the District One playoffs, the League is reloading and ready to make they’re more noise in District One this year. Chichester was the surprise of the DelVal going 3-0 in league play and 6-4 overall, grabbing their […]
Philadelphia Public League National Division 2022 Preview
August 25, 2022 | Anthony Franklin
NATIONAL DIVISION PREVIEW: The National Division is the 3rd tier division in the Public League. It’s the largest division in the Public League and the geographical boundaries stretch all over the city as it’s comprised of the following schools: George Washington(6A), Roxborough(4A), Kensington(6A), Overbrook(4A), South Philadelphia(6A), Kipp Dubois(3A) & Belmont Charter(1A). Roxborough dropped down from […]
District 10 Region 2 Preview
August 25, 2022 | Shane Lux
District 10 Region 3 Preview Farrell – 2021 Record: 11-1 Summary: The goal for Farrell High School remains the same: make it to the state championship game. That was the only thing the 2021 Steelers failed to do, losing 27-18 to Serra Catholic in the state semifinals. Farrell outscored opponents 582-101 on the season while […]
Philadelphia Public League Liberty Division Preview
August 25, 2022 | Anthony Franklin
Liberty Division Preview The Liberty Division is comprised of 6 teams with 4 of them being in 5A (King, Franklin, West Philadelphia, Mastery). Lincoln and Central are both 6A programs. The division is unique this year with Lincoln being bumped up and MLK dropping down from the Independence division. King, Mastery and Central are all […]
Pennsylvania Heartland Athletic Conference Football Division 1 2022 Season Preview
August 25, 2022 | Dave Fegley
PHAC Conference Preview Bulldogs, Tigers, Red Tornadoes Preseason Favorites With the high school football season approaching, the Pennsylvania Heartland Athletic Conference has a lot of unknowns heading into 2022 due to the loss of many talented players from graduation. The preseason favorites in each of the three divisions are all coming off of success from […]
2022 Mountain League Preview: The Last Climb
August 25, 2022 | Billy Splain
It’s been around for many years in many different forms, but as they say all good things come to an end. This will be the final year for the Mountain League. Next year the teams, along with Bellwood-Antis, will join up with the Laurel Highlands Conference. So for Bald Eagle Area, Bellefonte, Clearfield, Huntingdon, Penns […]
2022 Eastern Pennsylvania Conference North Preview
August 24, 2022 | Brian Ptashinski
2022 EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONFERENCE NORTH @BPtashinski on Twitter Who will step up this season to challenge the dominance of EPC South? Expectations are going to be high at Northampton high school this upcoming football season. The Konkrete Kids coming off an outstanding 11-0 start from last year. The K-Kids are looking to take that next […]
District 10 Region 1 2022 Season Preview
August 24, 2022 | TC Jones
District 10 Region 1 Season Preview Preseason Region Rankings Reynolds Saegertown Kennedy Cambridge Springs Maplewood Cochranton Mercer Lakeview Team Previews Mercer 2021 Record: 3-6 The Mercer Mustangs made the District playoffs in 2021 but graduated a lot of players. Losing its quarterback and top rusher, this year’s team will be young, so expect 2022 to […]
Allegheny Six Conference Preview (3A)
August 24, 2022 | Phil Myers
Of the teams in this conference, only Freeport sported a winning record last season. The Allegheny Six should be wide open with anyone of the teams being conference champ. And that will make this conference one of the most interesting and competitive in all of the WPIAL. Deer Lakes – Last year the Lancers finished […]
District 9 – Region 3 2022 Preview
August 24, 2022 | Phil Myers
DISTRICT 9 REGION 3 Coudersport was deemed number one in Region 3 by the coaches. Cameron County took the honors for second place, while Elk County Catholic and Otto-Eldred tied for third. The Falcons of Coudersport were 4-5 last year, but did beat Smethport. Coudersport returns 7 offensive starters including dual threat quarterback Gavyn Ayers, […]
Philadelphia Public League 2022 Season Preview: Independence Division
August 24, 2022 | Anthony Franklin
INDEPENDENCE DIVISION (6) Imhotep 5A Northeast 6A Frankford 5A Bartram 4A Simon Gratz 5A Olney 6A The Public League has 27 teams competing for league championships within 4 classifications. The way the Public League sets its divisions is based on previous season standings with the bottom team the Independence League swapping divisions with the Liberty […]
Pennsylvania Heartland Athletic Conference Football 2022 Preview: Division 2
August 23, 2022 | Dave Fegley
PHAC Conference Preview Bulldogs, Tigers, Red Tornadoes Preseason Favorites With the high school football season approaching, the Pennsylvania Heartland Athletic Conference has a lot of unknowns heading into 2022 due to the loss of many talented players from graduation. The preseason favorites in each of the three divisions are all coming off of success from […]
Lancaster Lebanon Season 2022 Preview: Sections 5
August 23, 2022 | Patrick Grill
Cowritten by Carl Frederick Lancaster Lebanon Section 5 Teams in section: Kutztown, Northern Lebanon, Hamburg, Schuylkill Valley, Anneville-Cleona, Lancaster Catholic, Pequea Valley, Columbia Teams to Beat for the Section title– Lancaster Catholic Coach Maiorino enters his 3rd year as a head coach for the Crusaders. His program has steadily improved from 2 to 4 wins […]
Lancaster Lebanon 2022 Season Preview: Section 4
August 23, 2022 | Billy Splain
Cowritten by Carl Frederick Lancaster Lebanon Section 4 Teams in section: Cocalico, Lampeter Strasburg, Donegal, Octorara, Conrad Weiser, Elco, Berks Catholic, Wyomissing. Teams to Beat for the Section title Wyomissing– Coming off of back-to-back state title game appearances, Wyomissing is the favorite in this section. Wyomissing has not lost a regular season game since 2018. […]
Lancaster Lebanon 2022 Season Preview: Section 3
August 23, 2022 | Billy Splain
Cowritten by Carl Frederick Lancaster Lebanon Section 3 Teams in the Section: Solanco, Ephrata, Twin Valley, Daniel Boone, Fleetwood, Garden Spot, Elizabethtown Teams to Beat for the Section title Ephrata: The Mountaineers have their first district playoff appearance in over 30 years on their mind this season coming off a 5-5 campaign. Coach Miller returns […]
Breaking Down The 2022 Wyoming Valley Conference Division 2
August 23, 2022 | John Kotsko
Opening Day is only a few short days away. Division 2 is looking to be one of the more interesting divisions to say the least. The Division has a 5A school, three 4A schools, two 3A schools and a 2A school in their division but that is what Division 2 emcompasses. With all that […]
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 […]
2022 Pennsylvania Heartland Athletic Conference Football Preview Division 3
August 22, 2022 | Dave Fegley
PHAC Conference Preview Bulldogs, Tigers, Red Tornadoes Preseason Favorites With the high school football season approaching, the Pennsylvania Heartland Athletic Conference has a lot of unknowns heading into 2022 due to the loss of many talented players from graduation. The preseason favorites in each of the three divisions are all coming off of success from […]
2022 Schuylkill Colonial Conference Preview: “GOLD DIVISION”
August 22, 2022 | Daniel Reed
2022 Schuylkill/Colonial Conference Preview: “GOLD DIVISION” 2021 Gold Division FINAL Standings: TEAM NAME – REGULAR SEASON RECORD – (DIVISION) Northwestern Lehigh Tigers – 10-0 – (7-0) Pottsville Area Crimson Tide – 8-2 – (6-1) Wilson Area Warriors – 7-3 – (4-3) Bangor Slaters – 6-4 – (3-4) Saucon Valley Panthers – 5-5 – (3-4) Southern […]
WPIAL Parkway Conference 2022 Preview (4A)
August 21, 2022 | Phil Myers
The Parkway Conference will have what only one conference in PA and very few in any state ever have had, two defending state champions in the same division/league. That is not a misprint. Aliquippa returns as the defending PIAA 4A champs and Central Valley, the defending PIAA 3A champs, moved up a classification this year. […]
2022 Eastern Pennsylvania Conference South Preview
August 21, 2022 | Brian Ptashinski
Bethlehem Freedom Will Face Stiff Competition on Road to Defend District Championship. We talk about it all the time on our webcast show “The State of PA Football”. The EPC just beats each other up all season long. It’s one of the top two conferences year in and year out, an dits one of the […]
2022 Schuylkill Colonial Conference Preview: “RED Division”
August 20, 2022 | Daniel Reed
2022 Schuylkill/Colonial Conference Preview: “RED Division” 2021 FINAL Division Results: TEAM – Regular Season Record – (Division Record) North Schuylkill Spartans – 9-1 – (7-1) Notre Dame Green Pond Crusaders – 7-2 – (5-1) Northern Lehigh Bulldogs – 7-3 – (5-2) Jim Thorpe Olympians – 6-4 – (4-3) Tamaqua Blue Raiders – 2-6 – (2-4) […]
Breaking Down The 2022 Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1
August 20, 2022 | John Kotsko
We are almost at Opening Night of the High School Football season. Months of preparation have come down to ten games and hopefully getting that elusive District Championship. Some would say the Wyoming Valley Division 1 Conference had a down year in 2021. Not this year. Nearly every team returns a large portion of last […]
District 9 – Region 2 2022 Preview
August 19, 2022 | Phil Myers
DISTRICT 9 REGION 2 This region is so well-balanced that any one of the eight teams can win it. The coach’s poll for Region 2 found last year’s Class A state runner-up, Redbank Valley as the top dog followed by Port Allegany and Brockway. The Bulldogs of Redbank Valley are the 2021 state silver medalists […]
Schuylkill-Colonial White Division 2022 season preview
August 19, 2022 | Brayden Fasnacht
SCHUYLKILL/COLONIAL:(WHITE) 2021 Final Standings: 1. Palmerton Blue Bombers – (5-0) – 8-2 *DIVISION CHAMPIONS* 2. Catasauqua Rough Riders – (3-2) – 7-3 3. Minersville Battlin’ Miners – (3-2) – 6-4 4. Mahanoy Area Golden Bears – (3-3) – 4-6 5. Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes – (1-5) – 2-7 6. Pine Grove Area Cardinals – (0-6) – […]