District 1
February 2022
Mr. Mayhem’s Top 10 Offensive Plays
February 15, 2022 | Michael Pietrangelo
Year one is in the books and let me tell you, I had a blast! I got to experience some really good games, meet some amazing student athletes, and be a part of some great school community atmosphere’s. One of my favorite things to do after the season is to go over the hours of […]
Another @Go_Rout coaching job; Harry S Truman
February 6, 2022 | Billy Splain
Harry S Truman HS in Levittown, Pa is looking for a varsity assistant coach (Running Backs). The Candidate must have high school coaching experience and college playing experience. There are no teaching positions attached to this position. The candidate must be able to make the commitment for practices, off-season lifting and training. Must have current […]
A couple @Go_Rout Coaching Changes: CJ Szydlik to CR South; Adam Beach returns to Upper Moreland
February 5, 2022 | Billy Splain
CJ Szydlik, has gone home. After a 4 year stint with Upper Moreland, Szydlik has taken over the vacant spot at Council Rock South. CJ had a record of 21-20 with the Bears, improving their record each year. Szydlik previously was in charge at Neumann-Goretti (2011-13) and Jenkintown (2010). He also served as the defensive […]
Another @Go_Rout Coaching Job: Pottstown Seeking Head Coach @TrojansofPHS @PottstownTrojan
January 18, 2022 | Billy Splain
Pottstown High School is currently looking for a new High School Head Football Coach. Below is the link to apply for the position. We will be looking to close the job opening at the end of this week or beginning of next week to start the interview process. https://pottstown.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1974 — Justin Baker ATC Director of […]
The PA Football Story Podcast Episode 7 – Jim Mich, Sr.
January 14, 2022 | PFN Staff
Episode 7 – Jim Mich, Sr. &; Chad Brubaker, Author Coach Mich talks about getting a head coaching job right out of college at the age of 21, St. Pius X’s “Illegal Stadium”, Trouble remembering all of the “skis” from Pottstown, joining the Ches-Mont League, Mike Pettine, Sr., interactions / relationships with players, Don Seeley […]
Another @Go_Rout OPEN DATE: LOWER MORELAND
January 3, 2022 | Billy Splain
Lower Moreland HIgh School (4A) in Huntingdon Valley, Pa is seeking an opponent for Week 0 and Week 5 for the 2022 football season. Please contact Head Coach Justin Beck jbeck@lmtsd.org
Garnet Valley High School names Eric VanWyk as New Head Varsity Football Coach
December 20, 2021 | Billy Splain
Garnet Valley High School names Eric VanWyk as New Head Varsity Football Coach The Garnet Valley High School Athletic Department is excited to name Mr. Eric VanWyk as the new head varsity football coach. Coach VanWyk is a 2008 graduate of Garnet Valley High School, where he excelled in baseball and football. He was the […]
Garnet Valley’s Historic Season Comes to an End After Defeat to Saint Joe’s Prep @GVAthletics @GarnetValleyFB
December 5, 2021 | Alec Eskin
This season has high stakes for many reasons. Garnet Valley was coming off a year where the COVID pandemic took away a chance for a District Title, they had a very good senior group, but the most important one was that Head Coach Mike Ricci would be retiring at the end of this season after […]
#2 Bishop McDevitt survives #4 Bishop Shanahan @bshs_eagles_fb @mcd_football
December 4, 2021 | Kameron Hammond
Once the playoffs begin only one thing matters, survive and advance, Bishop McDevitt by the skin of their teeth were able to do just that. On 4th and 10, with Bishop Shanahan deep in their territory late in the 4th quarter, the Crusaders defense swarmed to Eagles QB Cooper Jordan just short of a line […]
Strath Haven falls to Imhotep ending their season one game short of Hershey @HavenGridiron @Havenfootball @knlpix
December 4, 2021 | Zak Wolf
There’s a saying, that the game isn’t over until the clock hits zero. That was Strath Haven’s mentality on Friday night in their state semi final game against Imhotep. Haven fought until the very last play despite being well out of the game since the start of the third quarter. Down 36-0, Haven had a […]
Imhotep Defense Shuts Down Strath Haven, Advances to Hershey @TepFootball @HavenGridiron @Havenfootball
December 4, 2021 | Willie McGonigle
Tre McLeod takes the ball from Mikal Davis (Kathy Leister Photo) RIDLEY: After shutting down the high-powered Erie Cathedral Prep high power offense last Saturday Imhotep Charter Panthers head coach Devon Johnson knew his team was in for another tough task on Friday night at Ridley High School’s Phil Marion Field. Their opponent for […]
St. Joe’s Prep vs. Garnet Valley State 6A Semifinal Preview @SJPrep_Football @GVAthletics @GarnetValleyFB
December 3, 2021 | Alec Eskin
By: Willie McGonigle and Alec Eskin It’s a game worthy of being a State Championship match-up instead we get it a week early in the PIAA 6A Semi-Finals. Two Southeastern Pennsylvania heavyweights will do battle in front of what’s sure to be a jampacked crowd Saturday night at Ridley’s Phil Merion Field with kickoff scheduled […]
#2 Bishop McDevitt meets #4 Bishop Shanahan for a trip to Hershey: 4A Eastern Finals Preview @McD_Football_ @BSHS_Eagles_FB
December 3, 2021 | Marcus Sic
Crusaders look to unleash Stone Saunders Reaching the Eastern Finals of the PIAA playoffs is old territory for the very talented Crusaders of Bishop McDevitt, out of Harrisburg. When players come in as freshmen for summer camp, they expect they will compete for the State Championship multiple times, with the Semifinal game just a necessary […]
Imhotep vs Strath Haven 5A state semi final preview @Tepfootball @sh_football83
December 2, 2021 | Zak Wolf
We’re almost at the end. Just two more weeks left of the PIAA high school football season. On the Eastern side of the 5A bracket, Imhotep and Strath Haven will be facing off with a chance to play in Hershey on the line. Imhotep, the representative out of District 12 comes into the game as […]
Strath Haven defeats Rustin 34-33 in an instant classic for District 1 5A title
November 27, 2021 | Zak Wolf
3 yards. That was what separated Quarterback Sam Milligan and his Strath Haven team from glory. To say this championship game was dramatic would be an understatement. In a game where both teams threw gut punch after gut punch, it was time for Milligan to deliver the knockout blow for Strath Haven. With his team […]
Garnet Valley Captures District One Championship for First Time Since 2007 Over Coatesville @GVAthletics @GarnetValleyFB @Football_Cville
November 27, 2021 | Alec Eskin
Garnet Valley was looking to become the first team to go 14-0 for the first time in their history and become District One Champions for the first time since 2007, they accomplished both tonight. Garnet Valley finally put their demons to rest as they beat Coatesville and Coach Mike Ricci gets the last laugh as […]
Bishop Shanahan’s late fourth quarter rally stuns Valley View 35-25 @BSHS_Eagles_FB
November 27, 2021 | PFN Staff
Just as the game seemed to be taking a turn for the worse the Eagles found a way down 5, and the Cougars’ offense threatening to score Bishop Shanahan found a way to shift the momentum and rally to one of the biggest wins in the program history. Both team’s patterned defenses would come out […]
Chris Masse on football: Garnet Valley’s Mike Ricci was more than a coach
November 26, 2021 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/
Photo JS Garber I was befuddled when guidance counselor asked me what my future plans were. Just starting my freshman year at Garnet Valley High School, I had not planned ahead that far since my professional sports dreams died when I realized one needed skill in those arenas. So after a few seconds of thought […]
Coatesville (3) vs Garnet Valley (1) District One 6A Championship Game Preview
November 25, 2021 | Alec Eskin
Garnet Valley will be facing off for the fourth time in five years for the District One 6A title. This has been a matchup where both teams are always playing each other in a District One Semifinal or Championship game. Coatesville is currently 3-0 against Garnet Valley and this will be the third time they […]
District 1 5A Championship game preview: West Chester Rustin vs Strath Haven
November 24, 2021 | Zak Wolf
We’ve made it! After a long season, a champion will finally be crowned in District 1, on Friday and we couldn’t have a better matchup in the 5A classification. Throughout the season West Chester Rustin and Strath Haven have been among the top teams in the District, with both teams having not suffered a defeat […]
Bishop Shanahan PFN #7 Survives Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Predergast PFN HM to Advance to the 4A Quarterfinals
November 22, 2021 | Marcus Sic
Halfway through the first Quarter it looked like the Shanahan Eagles were going to quickly depose of the Bonner & Pendergast Friars, after two Cooper Jordan scampers the Eagles led 14-0 , it looked like the Friars had no answer to the Eagles speedy offense or their smothering defense and the rout was on. Then […]
Jacobs brothers help lead Rustin to a 19-14 win over Plymouth Whitemarsh
November 20, 2021 | Zak Wolf
Daimon Jacobs always has his bigger brothers back and that was on full display late in the fourth quarter of West Chester Rustin’s District 1 5A semifinal victory over Plymouth Whitemarsh. Both teams had played a really tight game for the entire game and Rustin found themselves up 19-14 late in the game, but P.W […]
Garnet Valley Beats Quakertown to Punch ticket to District One Championship game @GVAthletics @GarnetValleyFB @QPantherFB
November 20, 2021 | Alec Eskin
This game was fought hard by both teams as they were looking to make history tonight. Garnet Valley was looking to be the first 13-0 team in school history and Quakertown looked to move on to the District One Title game for the first time in their history. It was a high scoring affair between […]
The Red Raiders crush Green Raiders 50-14 to advance to District 1 6A Title game. @football_cville @hs_ridley
November 20, 2021 | Kameron Hammond
The Coatesville Red Raiders meant all business when it came to showing who is the superior Raider. Coatesville never seemed to take their foot off of the gas, even towards the end, where some starters were eventually pulled. The Red Raiders weren’t going to let that sour taste in their mouth last week go away. […]
District 1 Champs Bishop Shanahan (PFN#8) take on City Champs Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast (PFN HM)
November 19, 2021 | PFN Staff
It’s the Suburbs vs the City in this PIAA 4A final 16 game, pitting the Eagles of Shanahan representing D1 and the Friars of Bonner & Prendergast representing Philly, even though the Friars are from DELCO, at Avon Grove High. Both teams played an aggressive regular season schedule that they hope will pay dividends as […]
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