District 1
November 2024
District One-5A Playoff Preview: Semifinals
November 14, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo
The District 1 semi-finals features a rematch of Central League foes and a tilt between two of District 1’s most respected programs. In a rematch from week nine, #1 seed Springfield takes on #4 seed Garnet Valley. Springfield defeated Garnet Valley 35-23 week nine of the regular season. The Cougars are coming off a round […]
District One-6A Playoff Preview: Semifinals
November 14, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo
Aye, we’ve completed another round of playoff football. The 6A quarterfinals saw number one seed Central Bucks South (12-0) blank number eight-seed Plymouth Whitemarsh 35-0. In our second game, number three seed North Penn (10-2) defeated the fifth-seeded Fords of Haverford (10-2) 29-21. Game three pitted number two seed Downingtown West (11-1) vs seven-seed Owen […]
Pope John Paul II Takes a One Game at a Time Approach, Wins Second Consecutive District 1 4A Championship
November 9, 2024 | Willie McGonigle
ROYERSFORD: As cliché has it may sound the Pope John Paul Golden Panthers take an approach to take one game at a time. Thus far this season that’s been a successful formula Friday night with a 49-7 rout over the visiting Springfield Township the Golden Panthers for the tenth time in eleven tries this week […]
Central Bucks South Blanks Plymouth Whitemarsh in Quarterfinals
November 9, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo
Featured photo courtesy of Michael A. Apice Warrington—The number one-ranked Titans remain undefeated, as they downed eight-seeded Plymouth Whitemarsh 35-0 behind a dominant defensive performance. The Titans earned a semifinal date with conference foe and the fourth-seeded Knights of North Penn next Friday night. We could point to special teams as the turning point in […]
Downingtown West Defeats Owen J Roberts – PHOTO GALLERY
November 9, 2024 | Andy Marchese
Downingtown West defeated Owen J Roberts, 41-7, on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Kottmeyer Stadium. See the Extended Gallery HERE.
North Penn holds potent Haverford defense in D1-6A Quarterfinals
November 8, 2024 | Mike Livingston
LANSDALE, PA – In 2024, Haverford High School had one of the most potent offenses in all of District One. Heading into Friday night’s D1-6A – 29-21 quarterfinals loss to the Knights of North Penn, the Fords had an extraordinary 417/92 point differential. This came while eclipsing the 40-point mark seven times and the 50-point […]
District One-4A Playoff Preview: Championship
November 7, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo
District One is known for its big schools and is mainly made up of 6-5A classified schools, so as we move to our 4A portion, we head into our championship. In the semifinals, we saw PJP, our number one seed, beat Lower Moreland 46-0, and Springfield (M) defeat Bishop Shanahan 42-6. As predicted by this […]
District One-5A Playoff Preview: Quarterfinals
November 7, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo
Round one mostly went as we would expect. The only upset was number nine Marple Newtown, who shut out the number eight-seeded Falcons of Pottsgrove 20-0. The number one seed in our 5A classification, Springfield (Delco ), easily took care of business against the final seed, Academy Park, 49-6. We now move into round two, […]
District One-6A Playoff Preview: Quarterfinals
November 7, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo
I know this is high school football, but the elite eight in basketball is a big deal, so immediately, “And then there were eight,” bellowed out of my mouth Saturday evening after the Souderton-PW game ended. I was a bit steamed we only got to see one upset in the opening round as the eleventh-seeded […]
Chad Brubaker Steps Down at Spring-Ford
November 6, 2024 | Willie McGonigle
In a statement released on the Spring-Ford Rams Facebook Page, Spring-Ford Head Coach Chad Brubaker announced his resignation as Head Coach. “This decision was not made lightly as my time here was has been incredibly rewarding and filled with tremendous memories.” Brubaker said in the statement and on went on to say ” Over the […]
Hittin’ The Road With Travelin’ Matt – Week 10 (Indians, Whippets & Raptors)
November 6, 2024 | Matt Herring
Each week Travelin’ Matt traverses Pennsylvania attending the hottest high school football games and best match ups in the Commonwealth. Follow his exploits each week as he documents his journey from Week 0 to the Pennsylvania State Football Finals! Thursday, October 31 4A Blue Mountain (7-3) vs. 4A Lehighton (4-6) Friday, November 1 […]
Upper Dublin Soars to Victory Over Unionville 31-21
November 2, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo
UPPER DUBLIN —Senior running back Jordan Fields came into last night’s matchup with a moderate stat line of 43 carries for 328 yards (7.6 yards per carry) and three touchdowns as Upper Dublin’s primary change of pace back. When your number is called, though, you have to perform. Fields did exactly that on the heels […]
Strath Haven Panthers Defeat Penncrest Lions 42-0 In First Round Of Playoffs
November 2, 2024 | Ted Podberesky
The brisk air filled George L. King field tonight, awaiting the first round of playoffs between the Strath Haven Panthers (9-1) and Penncrest Lions (6-4). These teams saw each other earlier in the beginning of the season and once again found themselves face to face in the playoffs. Strath Haven continued their electric season tonight […]
Downingtown West Wins in Opening Round of Playoffs – PHOTO GALLERY
November 2, 2024 | Andy Marchese
Downingtown West defeated Coatesville, 28-21, on Friday, November 1, 2024 at Kottmeyer Stadium. See the Extended Gallery HERE.
Haverford Continues Turnaround Runs Over Quakertown
November 2, 2024 | Willie McGonigle
HAVERTOWN: Prior to the 2023 season Haverford High School Head Coach Luke Doughtery decided to change the type of offense that his Fords would run so he brought in someone that came from a pedigree of winning football. Doughtery brought in Kevin Clancy to be his offensive Coordinator. Yes, Clancy is the son of Strath […]
District 1-2A Playoff Preview: Round 1
November 1, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo
The Matchup #2 New Hope-Solebury Lions @ #1 Bristol Warriors #1 Bristol ( 7-1, 3-0) About the Warriors: The Warriors head into the 2A Championship with one loss under their belts, which was back in week four against Executive Education (48-19). They have wins over Harriton, New Hope-Solebury, Overbrook, Lower Moreland, RA, Jenkintown, and Morrisville. […]
District 1-4A Playoff Preview: Round 1
November 1, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo
The Matchups: #4 Lower Moreland Lions @ #1 Pope John Paul II Golden Panthers #1 Pope John Paul II (9-1, 5-0) About the Golden Panthers: The Defending 4A Champion Golden Panthers enter the tournament on a 7-game winning streak. Offensively Luke Terlesky has thrown for 1629 yards and 19 touchdowns. Terlesky also has 5 […]
District 1-5A Playoff Preview: Round 1
November 1, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo
Playoffs, Playoffs, and more playoffs!!! We have concluded the 2024-25 regular season in District One, and the 16-team playoff field is set. The number one seed in our 5A classification is Springfield (Delco) after only dropping one game to 6A #2 seed Downingtown West. Look for the Cougars to make a deep run in the […]
District 1-6A Playoff Preview: Round 1
November 1, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo
We’ve reached the end of the regular season in District One, and our field of 16 is set. Who will represent the districts in the State Playoffs on the way to Chapman Stadium? My fellow writers Willie McGonigle, Marcus Sic, and I compiled a preview of our eight matchups heading into tonight. The Titans of […]
What the Heck’s Happening in Districts I & XII This Week: Week 11
October 30, 2024 | Willie McGonigle
Hello and welcome to this week’s installment of What the Heck’s Happening in Districts I & XII this week. It’s hard to believe that we have reached the conclusion of the Regular Season. What a great Regular Season it was let’s take a look at some of the things that have happened here in Districts […]
District 1Playoff Matchups Announced
October 27, 2024 | Willie McGonigle
Sunday morning the District 1 Steering Committee had its annual meeting announcing the Playoff Meetings for District 1. 6A: In 6A the defending District 1 Champions Central Bucks South will be the number 1 seed in the playoffs for the second consecutive year they will see Spring-Ford in the playoffs. The full list of matchups are […]
In His Final Game Borzillo Leads Pope John Paul II to Second Consecutive PAC Championship
October 26, 2024 | Willie McGonigle
ROYERSFORD: Entering Friday Night’s Pioneer Athletic Conference Game Pope John Paul II’s Anthony Borzzillo knew that Friday night would be the final time he strapped on the pads and played in a high school football game. While his Golden Panthers teammates will now begin the defense of their District 1 4A title, the Senior Malvern […]
Central Bucks West Keeps Rolling in 35-7 Win Over Rival CB East
October 26, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo
Featured Photo Courtesy of Kim Supko Photography Doylestown– Last night, the Bucks of Central Bucks West (8-2, 6-1) concluded their 2024 regular season campaign in a 35-7 victory over longtime rival and conference foe, the Central Bucks East Patriots (4-6, 2-5). Seniors Ryan Clemens, Noah Miller, and Devin McGowan provided all the firepower needed to […]
Pennwood Patriots Defense Catches Fire In Win Over Chichester Eagles
October 26, 2024 | Ted Podberesky
In the last week of high school football’s regular season, the Chichester Eagles (1-8) matched up against the Pennwood Patriots (2-8). Chichester was coming off their first victory last week to Interboro, while Pennwood struggled against Chester and looked to bounce back tonight. The Patriots took home a win in the last game of the […]
Downingtown West Victorious in ‘Battle of the Brandywine’
October 26, 2024 | Andy Marchese
Downingtown West defeated Downingtown East, 14-13, in the ‘Battle of the Bradnywine’ at Kottmeyer Stadium on Friday, October 25, 2024. See the Extended Gallery HERE.
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