District 1

September 2021

Rama’s Four Score Day Propels Springfield Over Harriton @SpringfieldFB

September 4, 2021 | Willie McGonigle

All the makings were there for the Springfield Delco Cougars and the visiting Harriton Rams to have slow start to their Central League Opener. A short week playing on Thursday evening which was made even shorter when Hurricane Ida forced the cancellation of practice for the Cougars on Wednesday. Fortunately for the Cougars they […]

Garnet Valley’s Offense Keeps Rolling with Second Straight Win Over Conestoga @GVAthletics @GarnetValleyFB @Stoga_Football

September 4, 2021 | Alec Eskin

Garnet Valley, despite having Shane Reynolds knocked out of the game due to injury, kept dominating on the field against Conestoga, winning by a final score of 55-14. After Garnet Valley jumped out to a 14-0 lead on a couple of touchdown runs, Conestoga was able to ternate some offense of their own, getting a […]

Avongrove Red Devils with a blowout 31-8 win against the Pennwood Patriots @avongrove_fb @penn_woodfb

September 4, 2021 | Kameron Hammond

The Red Devils clinched their first win of the season in a statement-making game against the Pennwood Patriots. Avongrove answered early in the first with a pick-six by Safety Trent Lucovich who took it 40 yards into the end zone. No later than five minutes later, Pennwood capitalized with a 56-yard punt return touchdown by […]

Downingtown East doubles up on State College @DTownFball @statehighfball (Gallery)

September 4, 2021 | Billy Splain

The State College Student section packed the new stadium for the first time (Pic Mark Helbly) State College waited a long time for this. They’re newly remodeled Memorial Stadium was ready to accept their fans in a new way last year, but as we all know the covid pandemic put a halt to most places […]

Grimm runs rampant as OJR defeats Wissahickon thanks to a strong second half

September 4, 2021 | Zak Wolf

Avrey Grimm continued his blazing hot start to the season on Friday night against Wissahickon, leading Owen J Roberts to a 34-24 win. After gaining all first league honors in the Pioneer Athletic Conference last year, Grimm has picked up where he left off. The senior was a work horse all night for the Wildcats, […]

Bangor Cruises To Win Over Pottstown.

September 3, 2021 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski

Potent Ground Attack Propels Bangor to a Convincing Win Over Pottstown. @BPtashinski on Twitter POTTSTOWN- Tropical Storm Ida, wreaked havoc across much of Pennsylvania all day Wednesday. The Philadelphia area, Lehigh Valley and northeastern part of the state were hit the hardest with some areas getting 6+ inches of rain. Flash flooding to small […]

Inside the line: Avery’s view. North Penn v. Souderton @NorthPennKnight @SoudyFB

September 2, 2021 | Billy Splain

Photo Credit: suburbanonesports.com Inside the line: Avery’s view. North Penn v. Souderton Inside Scoop (The 5 guys) Photo Credit: suburbanonesports.com I’m Avery Downing starting left guard for the North Penn knights and I’m glad to be reporting on “The 5 guys”. There’s never a dull moment with the front 5 guys and I’m not talking […]

Perkiomen Valley Takes Down Springfield Delco in Opener @pv_vikingfb

August 29, 2021 | Willie McGonigle

After having to deal with COVID 19 attendance restrictions in their inaugural season of their new stadium the Springfield Delaware County Cougars finally got to play in front of a capacity crowd. On Friday night the Cougars welcomed the Perkiomen Valley Vikings. Behind a 21-point second half the Vikings were able to come away with […]

Downingtown East D Smoothers Pennridge @pennridgefb @DTownFball

August 29, 2021 | PFN Staff

On a hot muggy August night with the stands full, the bands playing, cheerleaders leading the cheers, high school football with all of its pageantry had returned to Pennridge High School’s Helman Field. It did not take long for the Ram’s home crowd to explode as Adam Mossbrook took the season opening kickoff 85 yards […]

Upper Moreland Defeats Council Rock South 21-7 @UMBEARSFOOTBALL @crsfootball

August 28, 2021 | Michael Pietrangelo

Upper Moreland (AAAA) (1-0) came into Walt Snyder Stadium on Friday night and slugged it out with host Council Rock South (AAAAAA) (0-1). The defending Suburban One-American Conference Champions handled their cross-county Suburban One-Continental foe 21-7 in what turned out to be a slugfest. The heat was affecting both sides as there were multiple […]

Imhotep wins defensive slugfest over Central Catholic @TepFootball @PCC_FOOTBALL

August 28, 2021 | Billy Splain

It wasn’t easy at times for either team. Each team brought a defense that was as stifling as the heat on this hot summer night. But when it mattered, the Panther offense came through. Following a fumble by Central Catholic late in the game with the game tied at 6, Imhotep’s offense finally got the […]

O’Sullivan Leads Upper Dublin Past Rivals Wissahickon in Season Opener

August 28, 2021 | Zak Wolf

The reigning District 1 5A champions picked up where they left off last season, dominating their crosstown rivals Wissahickon 43-0 in the first game of the season. After going 4-1 in the regular season last year, the Cardinals clinched the number one seed in the 5A playoffs, with their only loss coming against Souderton, who […]

Great Valley Patriots earn a win against the William Tennent Panthers 29-7 in first game of the season. @GreatValleyFB @WTCoaches

August 28, 2021 | Kameron Hammond

Coming into the week, both teams didn’t expect to play each other Week 1. Great Valley was expected to play Phoenixville High School before COVID-19 protocols canceled that game. Great Valley ended up winning against William Tennent 29-7 and on such short notice, the Patriots and Panthers had to improvise and stay the course. “We […]

Garnet Valley’s Quick Start Propels them Past Downingtown West

August 28, 2021 | Alec Eskin

Before the game started, most predictions by high school analysts were that it would be a close game in which Downingtown West would be the victor, but in reality, that did not come to fruition. Garnet Valley went up 14-0 in the blink of an eye thanks to a 61 yard touchdown run by Shane […]

2021 PFN Team Preview: The Pennridge Rams @pennridgefb

August 26, 2021 | Billy Splain

Pennridge Rams PFN Page Head Coach Cody Muller PIAA District 1 – Class AAAAAA League: Suburban One League – National Stadium: Helman Field @pennridgefb PFN Ranking #HM Assistant Coaches Chuck Muller Tim Taggart Craig Whitten Jay Jones Adam Tatar Chuck Burgy Dan Branch Riley Hager Mike Chando Mason Schmauder Tim Maloney Danny Branch Sean Pelosi […]

2021 PFN Team Preview: The Upper Dublin Cardinals @UpperDublinFB @Colin_OSullivan

August 25, 2021 | Billy Splain

Upper Dublin Cardinals PFN Page Head Coach Bret Stover PFN Ranking: #3 @UpperDublinFB Assistant Coaches Dave Sowers, Eric Taylor, Ed Wall, Dr. Paul Winters, Steve Roberts, Erik Shada, Steve Young, Mike Young, Demasio Goodman 2020 Season Record 5-2 District 1 5A Champs 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 vs. Springfield-Montco (SCR) Upper Dublin Stadium 9:00 am […]

2021 PFN Team Preview: The Strath Haven Panthers @sh_football83 @HavenGridiron @SHHSPanthers @Havenfootball @CoachKClancy

August 24, 2021 | Billy Splain

Strath Haven Panthers PFN Page Head Coach Kevin Clancy PIAA District 1 – Class AAAAA League: Central League Stadium: George L. King Field Assistant Coaches Jim Connor, Erik Hollingsworth, Mike Connor, Dan Shaffer 2020 Season Record 5-1 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 @ West Chester East (SCR) Harold Zimmerman Stadium 10:00 am 08-27 vs. Interboro (0-0) George […]

2021 PFN Team Preview: The Souderton Indians @SoudyFB

August 24, 2021 | Billy Splain

Souderton Indians PFN Page Head Coach Ed Gallagher PIAA District 1 – Class AAAAAA League: Suburban One League – Continental Stadium: Indian Field @SoudyFB Assistant Coaches Mike Bergey, Jeff Blue, Tony Cipriano, Mike Class, Ryan Dickerson, John Dubyk, Paul Fargo, Mike Heath, Elijah White 2020 Season Record 5-0 SOL Continental (7-1 Overall) 2021 Schedule DATE […]

2021 PFN Team Preview: The Coatesville Red Raiders @Football_Cville @HarrisonSusi @CoachMattOrtega @CoatesvilleASD

August 23, 2021 | Billy Splain

Coatesville Red Raiders PFN Page Head Coach Matt Ortega PIAA District 1 – Class AAAAAA League: Ches-Mont – National Stadium: Coatesville Memorial Stadium Assistant Coaches Pete Susi OC Damien Henry Assistant Head Coach/RB’s/Special Teams Mick Bonner OL/Run Game Coordinator Keith Stokes WR Jason Rickabaugh TE Jim Cantafio QB/Pass Game Coordinator Brian Bonner QB Assistant EJ […]

2021 PFN Player Profile: Ryan Waters-Downingtown West Whippets @Ryan_Waters7 @DTown_whippets @DASD_Athletics

August 23, 2021 | Billy Splain

Ryan Waters Downingtown West Whippets Class Of: 2022 Position(s): RB/LB Jersey #7 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 210 Stats: Sophomore and Junior season(15 games) Defense: 76 tackles, 9 TFL, 6 Sacks, 3 FR, 2 FF, 1 INT Offense: 32 Carries 221 Yards 2 TDS Other Sports: N/A Awards: 2 Time All Conference All Area Twitter: @Ryan_Waters7 […]

Scrimmage: Council Rock South vs Conwell-Egan Catholic

August 22, 2021 | Michael Pietrangelo

Folk’s football is back in Southeastern Pennsylvania! I am really I glad I decided to head down the road to watch District One’s Council Rock South (CRS) of the Suburban One League-Continental as they hosted District Twelve’s Conwell-Egan Catholic (CEC) of the Philadelphia Catholic League-Blue in a scrimmage. Council Rock […]

2021 PFN Team Preview: The Neshaminy Redskins @NeshaminySkins @ZydzikNunzio @sdubya1971

August 22, 2021 | Billy Splain

Neshaminy Redskins PFN Page Head Coach Steven Wilmot PIAA District 1 – Class AAAAAA League: Suburban One League – National Stadium: Harry E. Franks Stadium @NeshaminySkins Assistant Coaches Jay Weidenbaugh, Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs; Neil French, Co-Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers; Charlie Marterella, Wide Receivers; Ed Mitchem, Outside Linebackers; Kevin Kelly, Quarterbacks/Running Backs; Ryan Katona, Offensive Line; Vince Sanelli, […]

2021 PFN Player Profile: Robby Longo-Springfield @RobbyLongo2 @SpringfieldFB @SSDAthletics @_ChrisBritton

August 21, 2021 | Billy Splain

Robby Longo Springfield-Delco Cougars Class Of: 2022 Position(s): WR/CB Jersey#: 14 Ht: 5’11 – Wt: 165 Other Sports: Basketball and Track Awards?: First Team All Central League Twitter @RobbyLongo2 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why do you play football? The joy it brings me from running routes to playing on Friday nights, there is nothing that compares. Who is your […]

2021 PFN Team Preview: The William Tennent Panthers @WTCoaches @WTHS_Panthers @WTHS_Sports

August 20, 2021 | Billy Splain

William Tennent Panthers PFN Page Head Coach Richard Clemens PIAA District 1 – Class AAAAAA League: Suburban One League – American Stadium: Claude Lodge Field @WTCoaches Assistant Coaches Cordero Newkirk, Eric Reynolds, Mathew Kashow, Fred Rechwein, Jim Mento 2020 Season Record *3-4 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 vs. Kensington (SCR) Claude Lodge Field 11:00 am […]

2021 Player Profile: Dylan McKenzie – Springfield Township @Dylan_McKenzie3 @SDSTSchools @STHSSpartans @John_Adams27 @CoachKClancy