District 1
October 2021
Springfield beats Wissahickon on homecoming 14-6 in a slugfest
October 2, 2021 | Zak Wolf
It wasn’t very pretty, but Springfield was able to pull out a victory on homecoming in front of a big home crowd on Friday Night. Thanks to key performances from four players, the Spartans were able to eke out a win. The game was a grind all night for the Spartans, having to fight for […]
Garnet Valley Pulls Away in Second Half to Beat Undefeated Ridley @GarnetValleyFB @GVAthletics @hs_ridley
October 2, 2021 | Alec Eskin
This was a game where the best of the best in the Central League faced off with Garnet Valley going on the road to Ridley. John Heller and Tahir Mills, were leading the way on offense and gaining massive chunks of yards at one time. They certainly presented a challenge the entire game, especially in […]
Eagles Fly Past Sun Valley With an Easy 34-0 Win @bshs_eagles_fb @svalleyfootball
October 2, 2021 | Kameron Hammond
Bishop Shanahan has their stands filled with family, friends, students, etc. for Senior Night. They hosted The Sun Valley Vanguards in a blowout 34-0 win under the lights. The game was highlighted by Shanahan’s early 28-0 lead at the end of the first half. They were clicking on all cylinders and both sides of the […]
Thompson, Gates Help Clippers Sail Past Hornets @Clippers19013
September 26, 2021 | Willie McGonigle
CHESTER: There were flags and more flags the opening two minutes of Saturday morning Non League contest between the visiting Oxford Hornets and the Chester Clippers saw a total of five penalties called. The theme continued throughout the game with a total 24 accepted penalties. The Clippers lost that battle having been called for 16 […]
Knights Stay Undefeated, Top Rams 21-14 @NorthPennKnight @pennridgefb
September 25, 2021 | Michael Pietrangelo
The undefeated North Penn Knights out of the Suburban One League-National Conference took on the Pennridge Rams in a league matchup on Friday night at Crawford Stadium in Landsdale. The visiting Rams brought a 3-1 overall record into the matchup and a stingy defense which is anchored by senior linebacker Phil Picciotti and until […]
Defeo’s career night gives Wissahickon their first win of the season @WissFootball
September 25, 2021 | Zak Wolf
Aidan Defeo had a career night for Wissahickon as they picked up their first win of the season, over New Hope Solebury in a blowout fashion 43-7. Defeo was dominant all night long, picking apart the New Hope secondary, using his deep ball to connect with his receivers. Defeo finished 11-18 for 209 yards, while […]
Garnet Valley Defense Shuts Down High Flying Strath Haven Offense to Stay Undefeated @GarnetValleyFB @GVAthletics @SHHSPanthers
September 25, 2021 | Alec Eskin
By: Alec Eskin This game was one that was talked about all week in Delaware County, two undefeated teams squaring off in one of the most hyped up games of the year. This even got the attention of Sixers point guard Tyrese Maxey who attended tonight’s game. It had a great atmosphere with Strath Haven’s […]
Ridley defeats Radnor 45-14, Raiders remain undefeated @hs_Ridley @radnorfootball
September 25, 2021 | Kameron Hammond
In a game that was supposed to be a home game for Radnor, quickly turned into a rough night for the Raptors. Ridley took advantage of the opportunity to host Friday nights game due to field construction at Radnor. The fans were a focal point in this game, as they had jersey-themed student section and […]
Bucks Run Away from Golden Hawks, Win 27-3 @westcbfootball @crsfootball
September 18, 2021 | Michael Pietrangelo
Friday night’s Suburban One League Matchup saw the Central Bucks West Bucks (3-1) (2-0) of the National Conference take on the Council Rock South Golden Hawks (0-4) (0-2) of the Continental Conference. Don’t let the score fool you, what was anticipated to be a lopsided affair turned out to be far from it. Both […]
North Penn continues dominant start to the season, defeating Upper Dublin 35-20 @UpperDublinFB @NorthPennKnight
September 18, 2021 | Zak Wolf
Ryan Zeltt has been throwing to Levi Carroll for years now and they’re chemistry was on full display Friday. Ever since they were at Penndale Middle School together the two have been connecting on and off the field, building up to this season where they’re ready for it all to come together. Although Zeltt is […]
Garnet Valley Keeps Winning Streak Going as they Beat Upper Darby
September 18, 2021 | Alec Eskin
Garnet Valley from start to finish was in complete control of the game. Historically in an Upper Darby Garnet Valley matchup, it has been one that was really close until the bitter end. But tonight, that was not the case. Garnet Valley used their powerful run attack to push the ball up and down the […]
Downingtown East improves to 4-0 after a 28-13 victory against Bishop Shanahan @dtownfball @bshs_eagles_fb @thehistorydtown
September 18, 2021 | Kameron Hammond
Downingtown East over the past few weeks have been showing how good they really are. Downingtown started their season with two away games and took care of business against Pennridge and State College. They have a way showcasing their dominance in the run game, as they’ve been successful since Downingtown made the split into […]
Cardinals Top Owls to Stay Undefeated @UpperDublinFB @BensalemOwlsFB
September 11, 2021 | Michael Pietrangelo
The Suburban One League-Continental Conference pitted the Upper Dublin Cardinals(3-0) (2-0) against the previously unbeaten Bensalem Owls (2-1) (1-1) in an all-out dog fight on Friday night. Both teams had high expectations coming into the contest. Upper Dublin having outscored its first two opponents 81-7 and Bensalem 67-0, I thought for sure this was […]
Wissahickon suffers tough defeat at the hands of Methacton
September 11, 2021 | Zak Wolf
It’s been a tough start to the season for the Wissahickon Trojans, after one of their most successful seasons in the past decade last year. This week they fell to Methacton in a hard fought game 35-27. The Trojans got clobbered by their rivals Upper Dublin in the opening game 43-0, which was tough, but […]
Garnet Valley Wins Rematch of 2020 Central League Championship @GVAthletics @MNAthletics @GarnetValleyFB
September 11, 2021 | Alec Eskin
The game was one about controlling the clock. Garnet Valley scored quickly on their first drive and Marple had the ball for about ten minutes after that and scored. However, Garnet Valley’s defense strengthened after that and did not allow Marple Newtown to score the rest of the night. The Jaguars had their offense really […]
Octorara Goes to 3-0 by Downing Pottstown 55-13 @octathletics @PottstownTrojan @OctoraraSS18
September 11, 2021 | Phil Myers
The Octorara Braves remained undefeated by beating a shorthanded Pottstown squad Friday night at Gene W. Davis Memorial Field in Atglen 55-13. Six different players scored for the Braves as their quick paced offense racked up 583 yards of offense against Trojans. Pottstown was undermanned because of Covid restrictions leaving about a dozen players in […]
Rustin defeats Henderson 42-14 In a Ground and Pound Game. @rhs_football @Henderson_FB
September 11, 2021 | Kameron Hammond
Friday Night Lights never get old, and neither does the rivalry between Henderson and Rustin. In the past five seasons, not including the ‘Covid Season’, The Rustin Golden Knights have outlasted the Henderson Warriors four out of the five meetings. Tonight being one of the four, The Golden Knights outscored The Warriors 42-14, in which […]
Golden Bears Claw Their Way Back Against Red Raiders, Win 33-29 @UMBEARSFOOTBALL @raiders_ryan
September 4, 2021 | Michael Pietrangelo
As we are all aware Hurricane Ida recently cancelled or shifted some games over the last few days. My heart goes out to the communities affected by the devastation of her path. The extra day also added to the anticipation of my Week Two Matchup. This week pitted the Archbishop Ryan Red Raiders (0-2) of […]
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 […]
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