District 12
September 2024
Lincoln skates by Gratz
September 28, 2024 | Billy Splain
When the Railsplitters needed him, David Akpuru delivered. The speedy back had not one but two long td runs to help Lincoln slip by Simon Gratz 21-20 on a damp day. “My teammates put faith in me, my coaches put faith in me so I just produced” said Adpuru of his long runs. The score […]
Kipp-Dubois defense shines in 14-0 win over Edison
September 26, 2024 | Billy Splain
“Defense wins championships baby, offense wins football games”. That’s what Kipp head coach Paul Bresil said after his Lions defense put on a show. Andrew Morency had three sacks and was a terror all night long for the Owls. “I just visualize and attack. I’m just going for the backfield, heads up” said Morency of […]
PFN Presents: The STATE of PA Football! Live from Paddy Whacks in Philadelphia!
September 25, 2024 | Billy Splain
It’s mid season and we’re in Philly at Paddy Whacks on Roosevelt Blvd! We’ll be joined by players and coaches from MLK, Father Judge and Roman Catholic! Come early, get a seat and watch the show live!
Northeast DeShawn Woodhouse powers the Vikings past Gratz
September 23, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Both Simon Gratz and Northeast entered Saturday’s contest anxious to start Public League Independence Division play. Gratz entered the game 4-0 with wins over Catholic League program Carroll, Mastery North, Capital Prep & Executive Education Academy. Northeast entered 2-2 with wins over West Catholic and Boys Latin to start the season before suffering back-to-back defeats […]
Late heroics help Frankford to victory over Palumbo
September 21, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Frankford High historically has been a strong powerhouse program in the Philadelphia Public League. The past couple of seasons they’ve been below the normal standard expected of the program. Damian Brockington who is commonly known as Coach Brock is a Frankford alumni amd former player who earned all public and all city honors during his […]
Sidwar LaSalle Sail Pass Episcopal Academy
September 21, 2024 | Willie McGonigle
NEWTOWN SQUARE: Traditionally LaSalle College High School has been known for its Quarterback play. In January one of the greatest QBs in school history, Brett Gordon returned to the Explorers has head football coach. One of the additions that Gordon brought in was former Neshaminy Head Coach Mark Schmidt to coach the offensive line. Perhaps […]
Roxborough powers past Kensington High
September 20, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Roxborough High finally broke through the winning column Thursday afternoon as they earned a hard fought 20-8 victory over Kensington High. The victory broke a three game skid for the Wolves. After a scoreless first quarter Roxborough would get on the board when a Kensington punt went backwards setting the Roxborough offense up with a […]
Week 4: District 12 & Inter-Ac Weekend Preview
September 20, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Week 4: Top 10 City Rankings: La Salle Roman St. Joe’s Prep Imhotep Bonner Malvern Prep Germantown Academy Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Simon Gratz George Washington Top Games of the Week: 1. St. Joseph’s Prep v Our Lady of Good Counsel (Friday @ 7pm): Prep will be rested following their bye week heading into […]
Central High’s Jaiden Connors has the Lancers Back to Winning
September 18, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Jaiden Connors is a 5-11 160lb WR/CB for Central High School in Philadelphia. He’s a returning starter and last Friday as Central hosted Olney he showed why he’s a top two-way prospect in the public league. Jaiden would score 2 receiving touchdowns in Centrals 44-6 win over Olney Charter while also recording 3 pass breakups […]
District 12 & Inter-Ac Week 3 Recap
September 17, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Week 3 in the 3 Philly City Leagues has come and gone. When the weekend began there were 8 undefeated teams and that number is now down to 5 after Ben Franklin, Imhotep & Haverford all lost their first games this season. Currently only Bonner-Prendie, Roman Catholic, La Salle College & Simon Gratz are the […]
Stalwart Defense Carries Lansdale Catholic Past Conwell-Egan
September 15, 2024 | PFN Staff
Guest Contributor; lsvsports.com With starting quarterback Yeboa Cobbold nursing a hand injury and unable to play, Lansdale Catholic had its work cut out for itself. That was no problem, because the Crusaders defense was up to the task. James Webb Jr. helped his team pull away prior to halftime, as he looked like the intended […]
Palumbo v Roxborough Photo Gallery
September 14, 2024 | Billy Splain
Ironic moment of the day. Roxborough has failed to put up points in both of their home games on their new scoreboard: – Two weeks ago against Overbrook they were shutout. Overbrook put up first points on the board. – Today, Roxborough scored, but the scoreboard was inoperable… – Final Palumbo 24 Roxborough 6
Roman Catholic Downs Malvern Prep in Battle of Philadelphia Area Heavyweights
September 14, 2024 | Willie McGonigle
MALVERN: Roman Catholic Head Coach Rick Prete knew the talent he had and when you compete in the same division as perennial state powers St Joseph’s Prep and La Salle you want to test yourself against the best of the best that’s why he scheduled the likes of Neumann-Goretti, St John’s College DC and Philip […]
What the Heck’s Happening in Districts I & XII This Week: Week 4
September 12, 2024 | Willie McGonigle
Hello and welcome to this week’s installment of What the Heck’s Happening in Districts I & XII. Week Three is in the books and what a week it was we saw several big-time performances. Let’s look at what went down and what could happen this week Holman Off to Great Start For Morrisville: The Morrisville […]
Academy Park sprints past Kensington 63-7
September 8, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
The Academy Park Knights and Kensington Tigers both entered Saturdays contest with 0-2 records. Academy Park was competitive in both of their defeats while Kensington took huge losses in their previous games. This game started with Kensington quickly going 3 and out and having to punt the ball deep in their own territory to the […]
Imhotep rallies to dispel Chester’s upset
September 7, 2024 | Mike Livingston
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Imhotep Charter staved off a big time upset against Chester 28-24 Saturday afternoon in Mount Airy. “The main thing was for us to not panic,” “we made our halftime adjustments, took the lead and then took it back but we came back out and showed the heart of a champion and came […]
Downingtown West defeats Perkiomen Valley – PHOTO GALLERY
September 7, 2024 | Andy Marchese
The Downingtown West Whippets defeated Perkiomen Valley Vikings, 35-13, at Kottmeyer Stadium on Friday, September 6, 2024. See the Extended Gallery HERE.
Carroll Stunned by Gratz
September 6, 2024 | Mike Livingston
AMBLER, PA – For the second straight week Carroll leaves the campus of Wissahickon high school shocked and defeated. The Patriots came into their week three 35-14 loss to Simon-Gratz Charter 1-1, following a 56-21 beatdown by Wissahickon the week prior. The Pats were looking for a big turnaround heading into PCL play, next week […]
District 12 Week 2 Preview
September 6, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
We are at Week 2 of the 2024 season and there are some teams who have played their way into the top of the city rankings while a couple have disappointed and fell out of the rankings. The season is still early so there will be much more movement in standings as the season progresses. […]
PFN Luxy’s Week 2 Game Highlights
September 4, 2024 | Shane Lux
Subscribe to the YouTube Channel Westinghouse vs. Linsly Grove City vs. Fairview St. Joseph’s Prep vs. St. Edward
2024 District 12 & Inter-Ac League Week 1 Recap
September 3, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Week 1 is officially in the books and what an entertaining weekend of football in the city of Philadelphia it was. Plenty of upsets, playoff contending teams gaining statement wins and some quality football matchups. Benjamin Franklin 42 Olney 0: The Ben Franklin Electrons pulled off the first big shocker with their shutout big win over […]
Chester runs past and around West Philadelphia High
August 31, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
The Chester Clippers jumped out to an early lead and never looked back against West Philadelphia. The Clippers scored their first touchdown courtesy of senior RB Dayshon Jackson’s 2 yard rushing score to take an early 6-0 lead with 7:57 left in the opening quarter. West Philly had trouble early sustaining drives and moving the […]
St. Joseph’s Prep Can’t Overcome Second Quarter In Loss
August 31, 2024 | Shane Lux
Lakewood – St. Joseph’s Prep couldn’t overcome second-quarter miscues in a 35-21 loss against St. Edward at First Federal Stadium in Lakewood. In a battle of defending state champions, the Buckeye came out on top thanks to a second-quarter blitz that won the game. According to Cleveland.com, St. Edward became the first school in almost […]
Overbrook ruins Roxborough’s new scoreboard debut
August 31, 2024 | Billy Splain
by Roger Barone PHILADELPHIA – AUGUST 30, 2024 Roxborough suffered two defeats in today’s 16-0 loss to Overbrook. In addition to ending their one-game winning streak, they failed to score, and allowed the visitors to post the first points on the new scoreboard donated by Brown’s Shoprite to honor the life of Nicholas Elizalde, a […]
Coatesville defeats Canarsie – PHOTO GALLERY
August 31, 2024 | Andy Marchese
The Coatesville Red Raiders defeated Canarsie Wolfpack, 28-8, at Coatesville Memorial Stadium on Friday, August 30, 2024. See the Extended Gallery HERE.
