District 1

November 2022

Byrd Radnor Overcome Short Rest Beats Rival Lower Merion

November 8, 2022 | Willie McGonigle

RADNOR: For as long as the game of football has been played coaches always talked about the 24-hour rule: where you have 24 hours to think about the previous game before moving to the next one. For the Radnor Raptors that proved to be true as after they were defeated by West Chester Rustin in […]

Bucks Roll Patriots in Opening Round 42-26

November 5, 2022 | Michael Pietrangelo

The opening round of the district 1 6A playoffs got underway Friday night when the 11th seeded Central Bucks West Bucks (7-4,5-2) marched into 1st LT Colby Umbrell Field to take on their rivals the 6th seeded Central Bucks East Patriots (8-3,5-2). What’s better than ending the regular season with a win against your rivals? […]

Springfield Keeps Rolling Cruises Past Phoenixville

November 5, 2022 | Willie McGonigle

SPRINGFIELD: Since dropping their third game in a row back in September things have turned around greatly for the Springfield Cougars entering Friday’s District 1 5A First round game the Cougars rolled off five consecutive victories while averaging 35.4 points per game during that span. Friday night things continued to go well for the seventh […]

Interboro Stampeeds Bishop Shanahan to Advance to D1 4A Title Game

November 5, 2022 | Dylan Johnson

GLENOLDEN PA – The moon sat just above a dewy grass field. Lights, “Kamara”, Action was all Interboro needed as the electric South Ave got ready for a playoff game. It was the semifinals, and everything was on the line. It did not matter if you played an amazing season or a terrible one, if you […]

Downingtown East takes down #2 Coatesville in a thriller of a game

November 5, 2022 | Xavier Johnson

The last time these two teams played each other, Coatesville came out on top with a 14 to 10 victory in the regular season. But now it’s the playoffs, so it`s win or go home. Unfortunately, the idea of a clean sweep against East this season did not go as planned. Downingtown East upset #2 […]

Jags Roll Past Quakertown and into Second Round of the Playoffs

November 4, 2022 | James Middleton

Concord, PA: ONENESS. That is the word behind the Garnet Valley Football program, and it was showcased on the final touchdown score for the Jags. As senior Jack Burba crossed the endzone for the Jags’ final tally, the sideline was going crazy, especially seniors Jack Westburg and Drew Van Horn. “That is the power of […]

Upper Dublin Advanced into Second Round After Winning 35-0

November 4, 2022 | Noah Stomsky

Colin O’Sullivan throwing for Five Passing Touchdowns. Djevanni Cerisier and Starling Reaves combined for four with the extra one from Coleman Zamborsky. Upper Dublin took control of the reigns early in the game and would never let go. The offense being an Unstoppable force, The defense bending but never breaking. Upper Dublin’s 35-0 win would […]

District 1 6A Playoff Preview

November 4, 2022 | Michael Pietrangelo

The Matchups 1 Garnet Valley vs 16 Quakertown 1 Garnet Valley About the Jaguars: Garnet Valley heads into the playoffs as the number one seed in District One. The Jaguars offense relies on senior quarterback Matt Mesaros & tailback Jason Bernard, Mesaros has been able to do damage both on the ground and through the […]

District One 4A Playoff Preview

November 3, 2022 | Marcus Sic

DISTRICT ONE 4A SEMIFINALS District 1s 4A playoffs kickoff this week with the District semifinals with last year’s District Champs the Bishop Shanahan Eagles visiting the number 1 seed Buccaneers of Interboro, while the Spartans of Springfield Township will travel to number one seed Pope John Paul II to take on PFN’s #9 team in […]

Mayhem’s District 1 Playoff Game of the Week Preview

November 3, 2022 | Michael Pietrangelo

The Game: 11-Central Bucks West Bucks @ 6-Central Bucks East Patriots Friday, November 4, 2022 Kickoff: 7pm 2804 Holicong Rd, Doylestown, Pa 18902 The Details: 6th seed Central Bucks East Patriots Head Coach: John Donnelly League: Suburban One League-National Conference (6A) This Season: (8-2) overall (5-2) Conference Last Week: Lost 21-14 to CB West […]

Garnet Valley vs Quakertown Playoff Preview

November 3, 2022 | James Middleton

Concord, PA: Tomorrow night starts a new season for the Garnet Valley Jaguars. The 2022 District 1 Playoffs. With Garnet Valley finishing the season undefeated and Co-Champions of the Central League with Strath Haven, they will maintain home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. The Jags will take on the 16-seeded Quakertown Panthers in the first game of […]

District 1 5A Playoff Preview

November 2, 2022 | Willie McGonigle

Also written by: Michael Pietrangelo and Dylan Johnson The regular season has come and gone and now it’s time for the post-season to begin. For some the journey will end this week while for others they will live to see another week and for one the district tournament will be just one stop on the […]

Mayhem’s Game of the Week-Week 10 (Video Recap)

October 30, 2022 | Michael Pietrangelo

In my Game of the Week Plymouth Whitemarsh (8-2,5-0) traveled to Upper Moreland (8-2,4-1) to take on the Golden Bears in the Suburban One League American Conference Championship game. The Colonials came out firing on all cylinders and walked away victorious 56-20 and are now Back-To-Back conference champions. Congratulations to the Colonials for another Championship. […]

Springfield Takes Care of Business Blanks Harry S Truman

October 29, 2022 | Willie McGonigle

Levittown: Entering Friday night has the number 8 seed in the District 1 5A playoffs the Springfield Delco Cougars were firmly planted into the post-season. Despite that the Cougars still had lot to play for with a win they would almost certainly guarantee themselves a home playoff game. And that’s exactly what they did overcoming […]

Plymouth Whitemarsh Captures SOL-American Crown in 56-20 win over Upper Moreland

October 29, 2022 | Michael Pietrangelo

Willow Grove- If there was any doubt heading into Friday night who the top dog was in the Suburban One League-American Conference, there shouldn’t be anymore. I know for one thing; this reporter has none now. The Plymouth Whitemarsh Colonials (8-2,5-0) charged into Willow Grove and handed the Upper Moreland Golden Bears (8-2, 4-1) a […]

The Battle of the Eagles, Bishop Shanahan Prevails

October 29, 2022 | Dylan Johnson

BOOTHWYN PA – As if teleporting was real, somehow we have stumbled upon the end of the regular season. The Bishop Shanahan Eagles, with their playoff chances on the rocks, looked to capitalize on a struggling Chichester team. As for the Chichester Eagles, the playoffs faded into a void a while back and now they just […]

Garnet Valley Finishes Regular Season Undefeated with Win over Conestoga

October 28, 2022 | James Middleton

Concord, PA: The offense showed up in bunches tonight in the final regular season game for the Garnet Valley Jaguars. The Jag offense was able to move the ball downfield at will, both on the ground and through the air. With the win over Conestoga, 49 to 3, the Jags finish the regular season undefeated […]

Delco Football landscape heading into PIAA’s final week

October 27, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi

DELAWARE COUNTY, Pa. — For the majority of football programs in Delaware County, this upcoming weekend will signal the end of their 2022 regular season campaigns. While the private schools season continues to roll on, the PIAA regular season will come to an end. Some teams know that they will be playing their final game […]

Mayhem’s Game of the Week (Week 10)

October 27, 2022 | Michael Pietrangelo

I want to thank Mike Apice for allowing me to use his action shot of Stephen & Kim Supko for the use of her action shot of Luke. Please click on their names to see more of their awesome work. I personally think Photos are the greatest gifts especially with the holidays quickly approaching. […]

PFN & @TheFundingZone Present: The STATE of PA Football! Live from Magerks in Horsham!

October 27, 2022 | Billy Splain

This is a BIG one! It’s the final week of the regular season! Come to Magerk’s in Horsham this Wednesday from 6-9pm & meet the PFN SEPA staff! Billy is bringing in some heavy hitters! Mike “Mayhem” Pietrangelo, Willie “Ump” McGonigle, Mike “numbers” Cabry and a possible sighting by Salvatore Monella! We’re bringing in the […]

Mayhem’s Game of the Week, Week 9 (Video Recap)

October 23, 2022 | Michael Pietrangelo

In my Game of the Week the Souderton Indians (7-2, 4-1) visited the Upper Dublin Cardinals (9-0, 5-0) in a battle for the Suburban One League- Continental Conference title. Upper Dublin controlled the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball in this one. On offense they put up over 400 yards & 28 […]

Chester Hashes it out with Chichester, Improve to 8-1

October 22, 2022 | Dylan Johnson

CHESTER PA – Just because it is fall does not mean there cannot be heat. Just off exit 6, a Del Val classic rivalry, was set on a cloudless Saturday afternoon. It was an atmosphere compared to the likes of college gameday, the Chester Clippers looked to show out just like their fans and bring home […]

Upper Dublin Captures Share of League Title with 34-3 Rout of Souderton

October 22, 2022 | Michael Pietrangelo

Fort Washington- Upper Dublin (9-0) (5-0) was tasked with stopping Souderton’s (7-2) (4-1) potent offensive attack which heading into Friday night was averaging almost 30 points per game. Last night they did more than just stop it, they bottled em’ up. The Cardinals held the Indians to 82 total yards of offense, 65 rushing & […]

Coatesville & Cheltenham records change upon discovery of ineligible players

October 22, 2022 | Billy Splain

Due to a self-reported case of an ineligible player the week of the WC Rustin game, Cville is forced to take a forfeit for that game and is now 7-1 in the District 1 standings. Rustin’s record is changed from 6-2 to 7-1. The same situation occurred with the Cheltenham program. It was discovered that […]

Ridley Goes on the Road to Take Care of Marple Newtown