District 11
September 2021
Hollywood’s Cutting Room Floor- Colonial League Week1
September 1, 2021 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Hollywood’s Cutting Room Floor-Colonial League Week 1 @BPtashinski on Twitter As the 2021 high school football season kicked off this past Friday in the PIAA District XI the biggest news was the merging of the Colonial and Schuylkill Leagues in the off season. Teams that have never or rarely competed against each other will now […]
DRUCKENMILLER’S DEAD BALL FOUL EPC
September 1, 2021 | Dave Druckenmiller
WEEK # 1 DEAD BALL REVIEW AND A WEEK #2 PREVIEW By DAVID DRUCKENMILLER The 2021 football season has kicked off for the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference. Week #1 brought virtually little in surprises, as EPC South played all EPC North teams. But the Parkland at Pleasant Valley had to be postponed due to a case […]
Schuylkill Haven wins 5th straight over Marian Catholic at Stan Dakosty Field on Sunday ! @farrmj
August 31, 2021 | Daniel Reed
Schuylkill Haven wins 5th straight over Marian Catholic at Stan Dakosty Field on Sunday ! The game was slated to be played under the lights on Friday night but mother nature had her own agenda. The game was then rescheduled to Sunday evening at 6:00pm. For some teams, the season opener would be high scoring […]
Blue Mountain earns victory for first year Head Coach Tom Gallagher, defeats Jim Thorpe 30 to 20 at the Eagles Nest ! @coach_gal @BMSD_Football
August 29, 2021 | Daniel Reed
Blue Mountain earns victory for first year Head Coach Tom Gallagher, defeats Jim Thorpe 30 to 20 at the Eagles Nest ! Things didn’t go as planned on Friday night, the season opener, as heavy rains, thunder, and lightning stormed through the area to which canceled a few games around the league, including the Eagles […]
North Schuylkill wins 7th straight over the Red Tornadoes of Mt. Carmel Friday night 33 to 14 ! @NSAthletics1
August 28, 2021 | Daniel Reed
Spartans victorious, Jaden Leiby is Honorary Captain… What a fantastic start to the 2021 high school football season Friday night at the Silver Bowl, that saw the Red Tornadoes host #1 ranked and defending District XI Class 3A Champion, North Schuylkill Spartans in cloudy, wet, rainy conditions. What else could any football fan ask […]
PALMERTON GETS THEIR SEASON OFF IN RIGHT DIRECTION IN OPENER.
August 28, 2021 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
PALMERTON CRUISES IN SCHUYLKILL/COLONIAL LEAGUE OPENER By Brian Ptashinski @BPtashinski on Twitter E92Bg96XMAcSrXQ PALMERTON- With parents, siblings, students and fans back in the stands and bands on the field the Palmerton Blue Bombers entertained their nearby neighbors from Lehighton Friday night, but the Bombers were less gracious hosts when the whistle blew delivering […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The North Schuylkill Spartans @_jakehall__ @NSAthletics1 @NorthSchuylkill @coachhall_ @ChowanskyJosh
August 27, 2021 | Billy Splain
North Schuylkill Spartans PFN Page Head Coach Wally Hall PIAA District 11 – Class AAA League: Schuylkill Colonial League – Red @NSAthletics1 PFN Rank: #1 Assistant Coaches Brett Budwash, Mick Jacavage, Jake Mogish, Pete Stanakis, Carl Stine, Joe Tomtishen Randy Lattis, Jay Gawrylik, John Minalda 2020 Season Record 8-0 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE […]
Eastern PA Conference 2021 Football Preview: Druckenmiller’s Dead Ball Foul Time
August 27, 2021 | Dave Druckenmiller
DAVE’S DEAD BALL FOUL TIME THE EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONFERENCE RACES! As COVID-19 is still rearing its ugly head, we try to go back to some normalcy in the Eastern PA Conference football by returning to the North and South Divisions alignment. Our friends in the Poconos have six teams that are joined […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Shane Pothering-Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes @farrmj #SchuylkillHavenHurricanes
August 26, 2021 | Daniel Reed
Shane Pothering Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes Class of: 2022 GPA: 110.679/100 (100 scale) Position(s): Outside Linebacker and Tight End Ht: 6’2 Wt: 170 Awards: George Eastman Young Leaders Award Pennsylvania Governor’s School For the Sciences (PGSS) appointment Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) appointment Ronald Reagan Student Leadership Program appointment Wildlife Leadership Academy appointment (PA Brookies) Other […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Pottsville Crimson Tide @TideStatsMan @J_Snowell9 @mcgeoy11 @PAHSathletics
August 25, 2021 | Billy Splain
Pottsville Crimson Tide PFN Page Head Coach Tom McGeoy PIAA District 11 – Class AAAA League: Schuylkill Colonial League – Gold @mcgeoy11 PFN Ranking: #8 Assistant Coaches Rusty Yost, Rob Shaffer, Pete Kalinich, Pete McDonald, Jamie O’Brien, Tony Barone, Kurt Eroh, Scott Grochowski, Anthony Kelly 2020 Season Record 6-2 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Northwestern Lehigh Tigers @nwlehighsd @nwtigerfootball
August 23, 2021 | Billy Splain
Northwestern Lehigh Tigers PFN Page Head Coach: Josh Snyder (10th season, 67-35 ) Coaching Staff: DC – Greg Mitchell, Line – Dave Kerschner, DL/WR – Rich Kulp, DB/RB – Josh Zimmerman, LB’s Ryan Hulmes, TE’s & Special Teams George Haddad 2020 Record: 7-2 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 @ Jim Thorpe (SCR) 10:00 am 08-27 […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Bethlehem Catholic Golden Hawks @Becahi_Hawks @ChiefGuyzer
August 23, 2021 | Billy Splain
Bethlehem Catholic Golden Hawks PFN Page Head Coach Kyle Haas PIAA District 11 – Class AAAA League: Eastern PA – South Assistant Coaches Nick Artinger, Dan Muir, Gene Legath, Chuck Sonon, Dan Kendra, Chris Gordon, James Parham, Tim Hornbaker, Fred Rice, Jeremy Kemetz, Bob Rigali 2020 Season Record 4-4 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE […]
PFN/Linglestown Gazette Sports 2021 Season Rollout Coaches Cookout Photo Gallery
August 23, 2021 | Billy Splain
This past Saturday at Hero’s Grove in Harrisburg, Joe Gilloway of Linglestown Gazette Sports and Billy Splain, owner of PAFootballnews.com, welcomed coaches and other prominent figures involved with high school football from around the state to enjoy some great food, play some “cornhole” and talk about the upcoming season. Neil Renaldi captured the day in […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Tri-Valley Bulldogs @TVAthleticDept
August 22, 2021 | Billy Splain
Tri-Valley Bulldogs PFN Page Head Coach Jeff Sampson PIAA District 11 – Class A League: Schuylkill Colonial League – Blue Assistant Coaches Vern Stroupauer, Bryn Bowman, Justin Strouphauer, Mike Ulicny, Marty Shade, Corey Shadle, Joe Miller, Rick Otto 2020 Season Record 5-1 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 vs. Midd-West (SCR) 10:00 am 08-27 vs. Minersville (0-0) 7:00 […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Allentown Central Catholic Vikings @acchs_football @ACCHS_Athletics @ACCHSVikings @Coach_McGorry
August 21, 2021 | Billy Splain
Allentown Central Catholic Vikings PFN Page Head Coach Tim McGorry PIAA District 11 – Class AAAA League: Eastern PA – North @acchs_football Assistant Coaches Jim Morgans – Associate Head Coach Paul Hagadus – Offensive Line Geoff Laird – Defensive Coordinator Rob Melosky – Tight Ends Dan Kendra – Quarterbacks Matt Kosciolek – Defensive Backs Mike Cerimele […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Jacob Wasserleben – Tamaqua @wasserleben1 @TASDAthletics1
August 21, 2021 | Billy Splain
Jacob Wasserleben Tamaqua Class Of 2022 Tackle and Defensive End Jersey # 54 HT/WT 6’0 / 208 Other sports Track & Field T102 Lineman of the Game Twitter @wasserleben1 Why do you play football? I play football because I love the sport and always enjoy playing under the lights on a Friday night Who is […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Wyatt Younes – Catasauqua @CattyFootball
August 20, 2021 | Billy Splain
Wyatt Younes Catasauqua Class Of 2023 Cornerback/ Wide Receiver Jersey # 3 HT/WT 5’11, 170 3 interceptions sophomore season Other sports Track Honorable Mention sophomore year Twitter @Wyattdagoat1 Why do you play football? I play football because it pushes me to be a leader and teammate on and off the field. Football is something I […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Pine Grove Cardinals @CoachGaffney08 @LaneLehman @PGA_Athletics
August 19, 2021 | Billy Splain
Pine Grove Cardinals PFN Page Head Coach Frank Gaffney PIAA District 11 – Class AAA League: Schuylkill Colonial League – White @CoachGaffney08 Assistant Coaches Travis Mumma, Tom Renninger, Jeremiah Gaffney, Trent Mars. Jake Stoudt, Mike Kalyan, Matt Kalyan, Francis Hall, Joe Barra 2020 Season Record 4-6 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 @ Nativity BVM (SCR) […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Easton Area Red Rovers @EastonFootball @GoRedRovers
August 19, 2021 | Billy Splain
Easton Area Red Rovers PFN Page Head Coach Jeff Braido PIAA District 11 – Class AAAAAA League: Eastern PA – South Stadium: Cottingham Stadium @EastonFootball Assistant Coaches Bryan Falcone Matt Baltz Brian Gaumer Scott Ransom Scott Ordway Jeff Zimmerman Jarrid Myers Bob Stroble Tyler Merrick 2020 Season Record 3-4 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Palisades Pirates @Pirates_FB @MrMooza @PSDAthletics @NickPetrillo6 @kylemcgrath0
August 18, 2021 | Billy Splain
Palisades Pirates PFN Page Head Coach Ramie Moussa PIAA District 11 – Class AA League: Schuylkill Colonial League – Red @Pirates_FB Assistant Coaches Daniel Caffery Garrett Bisbing Bobby Smith John Jones Bob Shoemaker David Cressman 2020 Season Record 8-2 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 vs. Southern Lehigh (SCR) 10:00 am 08-27 @ Bangor (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-03 […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: John Klein-Tamaqua Blue Raiders @_johnklein_ @TASDAthletics1
August 18, 2021 | Billy Splain
John Klein Tamaqua Blue Raiders Class Of: 2023 Position(s): TE, LB Jersey#: 12 Ht: 5’11 – Wt: 175 Other Sports: Track And Field Awards: None at the moment Twitter: @_johnklein_ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why do you play football? I play football because I love the game and always have. Who is your favorite sports star and why? Saquon […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Line Mountain Eagles @linemtsd
August 17, 2021 | Billy Splain
Line Mountain Eagles PFN Page Head Coach Brandon Carson PIAA District 4 – Class AA League: Tri-Valley Conference Assistant Coaches Randy Kehler, Ryan Feger, Jim Ermert, Ron Pratt, Dillan Michael, Darwin “Shubby” Marquette 2020 Season Record 5-3 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 vs. Muncy (SCR) 10:00 am 08-27 @ Juniata (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-03 vs. Susquenita (0-0) * […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Steven Kostecky – Tamaqua @kostecky_steven @TASDAthletics1
August 16, 2021 | Billy Splain
Steven Kostecky Tamaqua Class Of 2022 wide receiver and cornerback Jersey # 2 HT/WT 6’3 180 Other sports track and field Twitter @kostecky_steven Why do you play football? I decided to try it out in 6th grade, and fell in love with it very quickly. Who is your favorite sports star and why? Calvin Johnson. […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Catasauqua Rough Riders @Cattyfootball @chsroughriders
August 15, 2021 | Billy Splain
Catasauqua Rough Riders PFN Page Head Coach Travis Brett PIAA District 11 – Class AA League: Schuylkill Colonial League – White @Cattyfootball Assistant Coaches Andrew Brett Mark Bartholomew Brian Reilly Tim Fisher Scott Rothrock Mike Gilmartin 2020 Season Record 2-6 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 @ Pleasant Valley (SCR) 10:00 am 08-27 @ Salisbury Township (0-0) 7:00 […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Cameron Carlin-Tri Valley Bulldogs @TVAthleticDept @trivalleydawgs
August 14, 2021 | Daniel Reed
Cameron Carlin Tri Valley Bulldogs Class Of: 2022 GPA: 2.5 Jersey#: 55 Position(s): DT/OG Ht: 6’3 – Wt: 280 Other Sports: None Awards/Honors: 2020 1st. Team All Schuylkill County Coaches Association at OG Twitter: N/A _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What is the best part about playing football? Being with my team and being able to make memories. What has been […]
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