PA Football News Archives
August 2023
2023 Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 3 Preview
August 22, 2023 | Brian Ptashinski
Here is your preview on Section 3 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League for the upcoming football season. DANIEL BOONE BLAZERS 4A PIAA CLASSIFICATION COACH J.D Okuniewski (1st season) 2022 Season in Review: (2-8 overall, 1-5 Section 3) Games to Watch: at Exeter opening night. First three section games will be against Garden Spot, Ephrata and […]
2023 Wyoming Valley Conference Division 2 Preview
August 22, 2023 | John Kotsko
Wyoming Area Classification: 4A Head Coach: Randy Spencer 2022 Record: 5-6 Lost to Berwick in District 2 4A Quarterfinals Returning Starters Offense: 7 Defense: 9 Key Players RB/LB Aaron Crossley OL/DL Anthony VanAuken RB/DB Michael Crane OL/DL Chase DeSanto Wyoming Area looks to be one of the favorites in the division. Aaron Crossley is what […]
2023 Northern Tier League Small School Division Preview
August 22, 2023 | Ed Weaver
The last two seasons Muncy has claimed the Small School Division championships, sweeping the division both years. This year the Indians will look for their third in a row, while the other five teams look to dethrone them.
2023 District XII Catholic League Red Division Preview
August 22, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Catholic League Red Division The CL Red Division will remain the big school CL Division for the 2023 season. Defending CL/City/State Champions St. Joes Prep, La Salle, Archbishop Wood, Father Judge and Roman Catholic all return vying for the league championship. There is continuity within this division with no new head coaches. St. Joes Prep: […]
District X Region 4 2023 Conference Preview
August 21, 2023 | Shane Lux
Conneaut Eagles 2023 Schedule Head Coach – Josh Blood Key Players Lost – Ethan Stright, Nolan Rados, Austin Hanna, James Schmidt, Luke Stright, Connor Perrye, Dawson Osborn, Cam Goldsmith, Ryan Green. Key Players Returning – Logan Groover, Max Getz, Ben Easler, Colton Ellis, Christian Gillette, Nate Green, Joe Furgiuele, Griffin Braden, Drew Dygert. 2022 Season […]
2023 Pioneer Athletic Conference Frontier Division Preview
August 21, 2023 | Willie McGonigle
Last season the Perkiomen Valley Vikings for the second consecutive year took home the Liberty Division Championship and defeated the Frontier Division Champions Pope John Paul II Golden Panthers in the Pioneer Athletic Championship Game. Both the Vikings and Golden Panthers appear poised to be playing in the PAC Conference championship for the third season […]
2023 Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference Preview: LHAC West 2
August 19, 2023 | Brian Ingalls
The 2022 Laurel Highlands Final Standings (Record-Conference/Overall) Richland 10-0/11-1 Penn Cambria 9-1/9-2 Central 8-2/12-3 Bishop Guilfoyle 7-3/10-4 Bedford 7-3/7-4 Chestnut Ridge 6-4/6-5 Westmont Hilltop 4-6 Central Cambria 3-7 Forest Hills 3-7 Bishop McCort/Carroll 2-8 Somerset 1-9 Greater Johnstown 0-10 The Laurel Highlands had a very competitive and successful 2022. The conference had two D6 Champions, […]
2023 Conference Preview District 7, Class: 4A Section 1
August 19, 2023 | Ryan Thielet
For ALL District 7 team schedules click HERE
2023 Schuylkill/Colonial League Preview: *BLUE* Division-Small School
August 19, 2023 | Daniel Reed
2022 SCHUYLKILL/COLONIAL LEAGUE FINAL STANDINGS *BLUE DIVISION* With the 2022 season officially in the past, we begin the 2023 football season with some team previews starting with the Schuylkill-Colonial League BLUE Division. Let’s start things off with the defending Class 1A District XI Champions Tri-Valley Bulldogs who are guided by head coach Jeff Sampson. Tri-Valley […]
2023 Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 4 Preview
August 18, 2023 | Brian Ptashinski
Here is your preview on Section 4 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League for the upcoming football season BERKS CATHOLIC SAINTS 3A PIAA CLASSIFICATION COACH Rick Keeley (275-154-3 38th season) 2023 SCHEDULE 2022 Season in Review: (5-6 overall, 4-3 Section 4) Defeated Pine Grove in Eastern Conference 3A Championship. Key Games: Triple Threat Non-Conference games with […]
2023 Mid Penn Conference Preview: Capital Division. Can the Rollers repeat?
August 18, 2023 | Billy Splain
Mid Penn Capital Division Big Spring 2023 2023 SCHEDULE The Bulldogs had a 2022 season loaded with playoff contenders and never turned the corner on a winning season. However, the season wasn’t without it’s successes. Ethan Eisenberg threw for nearly 1,400 yards with 8 scoring throws. As a junior he threw for over 1,700 yards. […]
District 9 – Region 3 Conference Preview
August 18, 2023 | Phil Myers
Bucktail played some competitive football last year and was rewarded with a couple of wins and some other close games. Coach Frank Sutliff will have a veteran team of Bucks this year as they only lost one senior. The kids put in a lot of work and everyone involved is hoping the payoff is a […]
2023 Pioneer Athletic Conference Preview: Liberty
August 17, 2023 | Willie McGonigle
Last season the Perkiomen Valley Vikings for the second consecutive year took home the Liberty Division Championship and defeated the Frontier Division Champions Pope John Paul II Golden Panthers in the Pioneer Athletic Championship Game. Both the Vikings and Golden Panthers appear poised to be playing in the PAC Conference championship for the third season […]
2023 Conference Preview: District 7, 5A Northeast
August 17, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
To preview EVERY WPIAL team’s schedule click HERE
2023 District XI Schuylkill/Colonial League Preview: *WHITE* Division-Small School
August 17, 2023 | Daniel Reed
2022 SCHUYLKILL/COLONIAL LEAGUE FINAL STANDINGS *WHITE DIVISION* 2022 WHITE Division Standings It’s now time to share the 2023 WHITE division preview for the Schuylkill/Colonial League. Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes-Class 2A Head Coach: Mike Farr(19th season, 121-89-0) The past few years haven’t been the normal for the Hurricanes, posting under .500 records, going 12-28-0 over the last […]
District 9 – Region 2 Conference Preview
August 16, 2023 | Phil Myers
Brockway is coming off a successful year going 8-5 with a very tough schedule and beating defending district 1A champ Redbank Valley in the playoffs before falling to Port Allegany in the title game. Coach Jake Heigel feels his team can make it back to the championship game and bring home the district title in […]
District XII Philadelphia Public League Independence Division Preview
August 16, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
PUBLIC LEAGUE INDEPENDENCE DIVISION PREVIEW The Philadelphia Public League once again features 4 divisions based on previous season success. The top Division is the Independence Division in which the top 6 teams in the league square off regardless of classification. This season Imhotep, Northeast, Olney, Simon Gratz & John Bartram all return to the Independence […]
District X Region 3 Preview
August 16, 2023 | Shane Lux
Farrell Steelers 2023 Schedule Head Coach – Anthony Pegues 2022 Season – 10-2 Key Players Lost – Zaire Thomas, Malachi Owens, Tahjmere Gibson, Jasean Boatwright, Kylon Wilson, Lamont Samuels, Anthony Jackson, Kien Wade, Malachi Shephard. Key Players Returning – Marion Norris, Kabron Smith, Brandon Chambers, Julius Phillips. What to Expect – Farrell will once again […]
2023 Inter-County Conference (North) Preview
August 15, 2023 | Brian Ingalls
2023 Inter-County North Conference Preview 2022 Inter-County Conference Standings Record Conf/Ovr Northern Bedford (8-0/11-1) Bellwood-Antis (6-2/6-5) Southern Huntingdon (6-3/7-4) Juniata Valley (6-3/6-5) Mount Union (5-3/6-5) West Branch (4-3/4-6) Moshannon Valley (4-4/5-6) Glendale (4-5/5-6) Tussey Mountain (3-5/4-7) Curwensville (2-6/3-7) Claysburg-Kimmel (1-6/1-9) Everett (0-9/0-10) There are been some changes for the Inter-County Conference for the 2023 Football […]
2023 Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 1 Preview
August 15, 2023 | Brian Ptashinski
Here is your preview on Section 1 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League for the upcoming football season. CEDAR CREST FALCONS 6A PIAA CLASSIFICATION COACH Rob Wildasin (46-43 8th season) 2022 Season in Review: (5-5 overall, 2-4 Section 1) Key Games: 9-22 Wilson, 10-6 at Manheim Twp, 10-20 at Hempfield, 10-26 Lebanon Players to Watch: OL-DL Christian […]
2023 Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference Preview: LHAC West 1
August 14, 2023 | Brian Ingalls
The 2022 Laurel Highlands Final Standings (Record-Conference/Overall) Richland 10-0/11-1 Penn Cambria 9-1/9-2 Central 8-2/12-3 Bishop Guilfoyle 7-3/10-4 Bedford 7-3/7-4 Chestnut Ridge 6-4/6-5 Westmont Hilltop 4-6 Central Cambria 3-7 Forest Hills 3-7 Bishop McCort/Carroll 2-8 Somerset 1-9 Greater Johnstown 0-10 The Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference is always a successful conference and now they have added 8 […]
2023 Season Rollout Coaches Cookout! Live From the Forge Pub & Eatery on Sunday, Aug 13! (watch here)
August 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
Here we go again!! Join Billy, Joe Gilloway of Linglestown Gazette Sports, the PFN staff and a whole host of celebrities as they interview coaches and players from all over the state to get the 2023 season rolling! We’ll be LIVE at the Forge Pub and Eatery, 122 W 11th Street, Berwick, PA from noon […]
2023 Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference Preview: East 1 Section
August 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
The 2022 Laurel Highlands Final Standings (Record-Conference/Overall) Richland 10-0/11-1 Penn Cambria 9-1/9-2 Central 8-2/12-3 Bishop Guilfoyle 7-3/10-4 Bedford 7-3/7-4 Chestnut Ridge 6-4/6-5 Westmont Hilltop 4-6 Central Cambria 3-7 Forest Hills 3-7 Bishop McCort/Carroll 2-8 Somerset 1-9 Greater Johnstown 0-10 The Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference is always a successful conference and now they have added 8 […]
Lackawanna Football Conference Division 2 Preseason Breakdown
August 12, 2023 | PFN Staff
The LFC division 2 has largely been known for their small school powers and this season should be no different. this division had 1 district champion last season and two runners-up. Let’s meet the teams. Dunmore 2A: LS (8-4): The Bucks got back to their winning ways in 2022 marching to district finale and […]
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