PA Football News Archives
June 2022
2022 PFN Player Profile: Wakeem Page – Cathedral Prep
June 30, 2022 | Billy Splain
Wakeem Page Cathedral prep Class Of 2023 Wide receiver/ Db Jersey #4 HT/WT 5”10/172 Other sports Track District 10 100m champion Twitter @Wakeempage2 Offer Sheet: Army, Bowling Green, Air Force, Youngstown St, Fordham, Maine, Bryant, Sacred Heart Why do you play football? I love it the game has brought me friends, brothers, mentors, & family. […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Christian Santiago – McDowell
June 17, 2022 | Billy Splain
Christian Santiago McDowell Class Of 2023 QB/DE Jersey # 11 HT/WT 6’1” 240 17 total touchdowns over 500 rushing yards Other sports Track and Field Region 6 Athlete of the year Twitter @ChirsS1044 Why do you play football? Love the game! Who is your favorite sports star and why? Tom Brady because he puts in […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Michael Mazurek – Sharon Tigers
June 16, 2022 | Billy Splain
Michael Mazurek Sharon Tigers Class Of 2023 OL/DL Jersey #66 HT/WT 6’4″ / 260lbs. Other sports Wrestling All conference OT, 2 x all conference wrestler, and wrestling state qualifier https://www.hudl.com/profile/14268098/Michael-Mazurek Twitter @MikeMazurek2023 Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain: My sophomore year on a screen play I pancaked their DB. What […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Zane Snyder-Scott, Northwestern
June 11, 2022 | Billy Splain
Zane Snyder-Scott Northwestern Class Of2023 Center/Defensive Tackle Jersey #58 HT/WT 5’11 235 79 total tackles 12 pancakes 9 tackles for loss 2 sacks 4 fumble recoveries 1 forced fumble Other sports Basketball 1st team all region defensive tackle and 2nd team all region center Twitter @zsnyderscott58 Why do you play football? For the love of […]
District 10 lights up the scoreboard in 11th All-Star Football Showcase @nwpfca
June 11, 2022 | Shane Lux
Meadville – If you like offense, then Frank B. Fuhrer Field was the place to be Friday night. In the highest-scoring District 10 Football Showcase to date, the North and South combined for 101 points and 15 touchdowns, with nearly 1000 yards of total offense. In the end, the North outgunned the South 61-40 on […]
Cathedral Prep’s Mike Mischler Resigns
February 28, 2022 | Phil Myers
Mike and son Joe with State Title Trophy With thoughts of stepping down creeping into his mind the past few seasons, Erie Cathedral Prep’s winningest coach (214 victories), Mike Mischler, gave himself till February of 2022 to decide what to do after the 2021 season ended. He actually resigned three weeks ago, but was asked […]
Defense carries Serra Catholic to Hershey @farrellfootball @iamcoachkeem @peguesAmp @SerraCatholicFB @SerraCatholic
December 4, 2021 | Shane Lux
Slippery Rock – For the first time since 2007, the Serra Catholic Eagles are heading to Hershey. “These guys did a great job and came out doing everything they needed to do to win,” said Serra Catholic head coach Jose Regus. “That’s a great team we beat tonight. We’ve had our mindset to get to […]
Mt Lebo Levels McDowell 47-14
November 28, 2021 | Billy Splain
Mt Lebo Levels McDowell 47-14 Coming into Friday’s contest with Erie McDowell, one of the biggest buzzes among sports fans in the South Hills was “Will there be a drop off?” after Mt. Lebanon’s dominating 47-7 victory over traditional WPIAL powerhouse Pittsburgh Central Catholic in the 6A district final. McDowell threw the first punch, scoring […]
Imhotep dominates Cathedral Prep to advance to PIAA 5A Semifinal @TepFootball @KeonWylie @PrepRamblers @kelldavis12
November 28, 2021 | Billy Splain
Tre McLeod led the way with nearly 300 yards and 3 tds on the ground It’s an old adage: “Defense wins championships.” Today at Alumni Field in Wingate the Imhotep defense effectively shut down the Rambler offense with Keon Wylie leading the way, constantly harrassing the Prep qb to the tune of 4 sacks. It […]
Jersey Shore downs Meadville, advances to semifinals @shoresports2 @MdvlFootball
November 27, 2021 | Shane Lux
Clarion – Jersey Shore exploded for 24 second-quarter points to secure a birth in the PIAA 4A semifinals next weekend with a 30-6 win over Meadville. “I give the Meadville players and coaches credit,” said Jersey Shore head coach Tom Gravish. “They’re a physical group, and we knew they were, so it did not surprise […]
Steelers too much for Gremlins in the snow! @farrellfootball @KC_GremlinFball
November 27, 2021 | Greg Ricupero
Farrell Steelers D10 (10-0) at Karns City Gremlins D9 (11-1) PIAA 2A Round of Eight The Farrell Steelers went into Friday nights game as big favorites despite playing on the road. The Steelers were averaging 53.4 points per game and giving up just 6.2 points per game. The Karns City Gremlins were hoping home field […]
Hoenstine breaks touchdown record, Central rolls to semifinals @CHSdragonpride @CentralDragonFB @GC_EaglesFB
November 27, 2021 | Shane Lux
Slippery Rock – Central advances to state semifinals in record-breaking fashion. The weather at Slippery Rock’s Mihalick-Thompson Stadium wasn’t exactly suited to favor the passing game; it didn’t matter Friday night. The Central Scarlet Dragons cruised to a 35-6 mercy-rule win over District 10 Champion Grove City. “Grove City is a good team,” said Central […]
Bulldogs hold off Indians ! @JHS_Football @mvillebulldogs
November 21, 2021 | Greg Ricupero
Juniata Indians D6 (10-2) at Meadville Bulldogs D10 (8-3) PIAA State Playoffs 4A Opening Round In covering the Juniata Indians for the second straight week, I’ve learned they play very exciting football games. A week after winning a scoreless tie in overtime, they fell short in the final seconds of a shootout! Meadville came into […]
Grove City captures D10 Title @GC_EaglesFB @SRAHSFootball @SRAHSATHLETICS
November 20, 2021 | Shane Lux
Slippery Rock – For the first time since 2017, the Grove City Eagles are District 10 Champions. “What a four-quarter battle,” said Grove City head coach Sam Mowrey. “We knew it was going to be this type of game where you never feel comfortable because of the playmakers and talent they have. My hats off […]
Cathedral Prep Knocks Out East Stroudsburg South @Prepramblers @cpmisch87 @ESSCavalierFB @CoachWalters81
November 20, 2021 | Phil Myers
The Ramblers of Cathedral Prep had their offense operating on all cylinders last night at Bald Eagle Area’s Alumni Stadium when they KO’d the Cavaliers of East Stroudsburg South by the score of 69-20. Winning coach, Mike Mischler said, “We’re missing 5 starters and we had a ton of respect for them. They are well […]
Northern Bedford’s 21 Point Third Quarter Propels Panthers Past Reynolds // @NBPantherFBall
November 20, 2021 | TC Jones
Though the first half was all Reynolds, the second half was dominated by Northern Bedford. In a game of polarized momentum, the Northern Bedford Panthers took advantage of their second-half surge on way to a 35-22 win over the District 10 Class A champions Reynolds. The game started as cold as the Northwestern Pennsylvania air, […]
Slippery Rock advances to District 10 Final @SRAHSATHLETICS @SRAHSFootball @RocketSchools @HSD_Athletics
November 15, 2021 | Shane Lux
Grove City – Slippery Rock gets its revenge on Hickory. On October 8th, the Slippery Rock Rockets tasted defeat for the first time in 2021 as Hickory rallied from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit in the final four minutes to beat the Rockets 27-23. A little over a month later, the two met again at Grove City’s […]
It’s been a long time coming, Farrell crowned D10 Champions @farrellfootball @peguesAmp @NW_Hounds_FB
November 13, 2021 | Shane Lux
Hermitage – It’s been a long time coming for Farrell football. “It feels great to get back and win District 10 after a season off last year,” said Farrell head coach Anthony Pegues. “I’m proud of my kids, coaching staff, the school district, and the program to get us a title.” Last season Farrell came up […]
Hickory gets its revenge on Sharon @HHSFootball_1 @HSD_Athletics @SharonAthletics
November 7, 2021 | Shane Lux
New Wilmington – The second time through was the charm for the Hickory Hornets. Hickory avenged a 14-7 loss to Sharon on September 11th by ending the Tigers season 36-20 in District 10 Class 3A playoffs. “The ending to that first game was a tough pill to swallow when you’re leading the whole game, and […]
Cochranton Holds On for a Thrilling Win Over Maplewood // @CochrantonPride @MHSTigersFootb1
November 6, 2021 | TC Jones
Anyone who understands football knows that it’s hard to beat the same team twice in the same season. That was definitely the case for the Cochranton Cardinals (8-0), as they held on for a 14-12 win over Maplewood (5-5) in the District 10 Class A semifinal game Friday night at Bender Field in Meadville. “Maplewood […]
Wilmington pulls away from Northwestern, advances to D10 Finals @NWSD_Football @NW_Hounds_FB
November 6, 2021 | Shane Lux
Edinboro – The Wilmington Greyhounds are heading back to the District 10 Class AA Title Game. Wilmington outscored Northwestern 27-7 in the second half for a 41-21 win over the Wildcats Friday night at Edinboro’s Sox Harrison Stadium. “Anytime you have the opportunity to compete for a championship, it’s exciting,” said Wilmington head coach Brandon […]
Breaking down the District 10 Playoffs
November 4, 2021 | TC Jones
Class A In Class A, all signs are pointing to a rematch between undefeated Cochranton (7-0) and Eisenhower (7-2). Both schools feature outstanding running backs. Cochranton’s Jack Martinek now holds the all-time rushing record for the Cardinals, while Benji Bauer for Eisenhower is a bruising type back who picks up big yardage after contact. But […]
Eisenhower’s Three-Pronged Rushing Attack Leads Knights to Playoff Victory
October 30, 2021 | TC Jones
First, it was the rain, then it was the cold air that blew in behind it. But none of the elements impacted the Eisenhower Knights (7-2) Friday night in Titusville during the first-round District 10 Class A playoff matchup against Saegertown (2-6). It all started at the line of scrimmage for Eisenhower — the Knight’s […]
McDowell linebacker Bryce Wood Commits to Youngstown State @BryceDWood1 @bo_orlando @mcdathletics
October 22, 2021 | Billy Splain
For McDowell Linebacker Bryce Wood it didn’t take long to make his commitment after he was waiting for arrived. Bryce visited a camp at Youngstown State this summer and new right away he wanted to play there. On Tuesday night he announced his offer from YSU and on Wednesday morning he announced he’s going to […]
Early Miscues Sink Trojans – Rock Creek Christian Academy Soars to Dominating Victory // @mcdathletics @RCCA_rb
October 16, 2021 | TC Jones
It’s tough to win when you spot your opponent 20 points due to mental errors, bad snaps, and turnovers. And it makes it almost impossible when you do it against a team with as much talent as Rock Creek Christian Academy out of Maryland. That’s exactly how the McDowell Trojans started the game, forcing the […]
