District 12
August 2024
Conwell-Egan’s Rushing Attack, Defense Dominates Chichester
August 31, 2024 | Willie McGonigle
UPPER CHICHESTER: Last week the Conwell-Egan Eagles found themselves on the wrong side of a 56-3 contest with Maryland’s River Baptist. In that game, Conwell Egan was held to negative rushing yards. Friday night was a different story as Conwell-Egan dominated the host Chichester Eagles 38-0 spoiling Chichester’s first game in the renovated Apichella Memorial […]
Carroll Trounced By Wissahickon
August 30, 2024 | Mike Livingston
AMBLER, PA – It was just one of those nights, one of those nights where absolutely nothing went Carroll’s way. Looking to stake a claim to their first 2-0 start since 2018, the Pats went into Friday night’s contest riding a high – but left in shambles after suffering a 56-21 dismantling at the hands […]
District 12 Week 1 Rankings & Preview
August 30, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
This week will feature all of the Inter-Ac teams playing as well as most of the Philly Public League & Catholic League teams in action. Last week’s game showed La Salle is very formidable & will be a legit threat in not only the CL race but in the PIAA 6A race. Imhotep had a […]
What the Heck’s Happening in Districts I & XII This Week: Week Two
August 28, 2024 | Willie McGonigle
Hello and welcome to this week’s installment of What the Heck’s Happening in Districts I & XII this week. Week Zero is in the books and what a week it was we saw several big-time performances, records fall and milestones reached. Let’s look at what went down and what could happen this week. Milestone Victory […]
District 12 Week 0 Recap
August 27, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
District 12 Week 0 Recap The first week of the 2024 season has been completed so let’s do a quick recap of the 19 games involving city league teams: Ben Franklin 26 Overbrook 16: The Electrons got a rushing score from Jr. RB Tyree Nichols, Sr. QB Samir Smith, & Jr. RB Tae Wiggins. Sr. […]
Hittin’ The Road With Travelin’ Matt – Week Zero (Jaguars, Saints and Marauders)
August 26, 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 Zero to the Pennsylvania State Football Finals! Tuesday, August 20 The STATE of PA Football: Rankings Show Friday, August 23 5A […]
Lansdale Catholic Defense Shuts Out School of Future
August 25, 2024 | Willie McGonigle
LANSDALE: If the old football adage that offense wins games, defense wins championships and Lansdale Catholic defense plays they did Saturday night then the Crusaders could be in very a successful season in 2024. The Crusaders defense/special teams scored eight points on their way to a 32-0 shutout of the School of the Future. The […]
Imani Christian vs. West Catholic – PHOTO GALLERY
August 25, 2024 | Carter Weems
For more, and larger, photos from this game, click HERE.
Ben Franklin earns hard fought victory over Overbrook
August 25, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
The Ben Franklin Electrons hosted fellow public league member the Overbrook Panthers in what was the first game of the 2024 public league season at 29th street stadium. The late great Philly hall of fame high school sports journalist would always attend the first city game to kick off his season long coverage. In the […]
Imani Christian Academy Handily Defeats West Catholic 45-6
August 24, 2024 | Phil Myers
In the first game of four on Saturday’s York Rose Bowl Kickoff Classic, the Saints of Imani Christian proved they are worthy of their state ranking in AAA as they easily downed the West Catholic Burrs out of Philadelphia 45-6. In a game slowed by penalties, cramps and injuries, Imani showed their determination and big […]
Fels falls to Palumbo
August 24, 2024 | Billy Splain
by Roger Barone Fels falls to Palumbo 22-8 in their Public League season opener at the South Philadelphia SuperSite at 10th and Bigler Streets. Samuel Fels took an early touchdown lead on a quarterback run from the 1-yard line. The 2pt conversion was good. (3 photos) Palumbo tied the game on a kickoff return on […]
Downingtown West defeats Abraham Lincoln – Photo Gallery
August 24, 2024 | Andy Marchese
Downingtown West Whippets defeat Abraham Lincoln Railsplitters at Kottmeyer Stadium on Friday, August 23, 2024.
Imhotep vs. Clarkson North – PHOTO GALLERY
August 24, 2024 | Carter Weems
For more, and larger, photos from this game, click HERE.
New Look Pats Open 2024 With A Stunner
August 24, 2024 | Mike Livingston
NORRISTOWN – If you were to ask any player, coach, or fan what the biggest on-field issues with Carroll Football were last season, they’d probably all give you the same few answers; ‘offensive line,’ ‘stagnant offense,’ ‘flimsy defense,’ etc. So when the Patriots walked off the field to the tune of a 25-8 beat down […]
Imhotep begins season with a hard fought win over Clarkson-North, Prater seals game with great catch
August 24, 2024 | Billy Splain
It was tough sledding for the Panther run game but Joe McLeish made up for the struggles. Imagine driving 8 hours to put your first football game of the year and you have to face A-Team like Imhotep last year ran the table and won the PIAA class 5A title. Clarkson North did just that […]
Annual York Rose Bowl Classic is ready to roll. First kick today at 5
August 23, 2024 | Billy Splain
Ron Coursey had some challenges to get through this year but nothing was going to stop the second edition of the York Rose Bowl Classic. The first challenge is always finding teams. Together with PFN the teams finally lined up. Next up was the field. Because of concerns with crowds and parking along with all […]
Philadelphia Public League 2024 National Division Preview
August 22, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC LEAGUE NATIONAL DIVISION The 2024 season will feature 7 teams in the 3rd tier Public League Division commonly known as the National Division. George Washington won the division in 2023 and was promoted to the Liberty Division. The division is top heavy and it’s quite likely the division title winner won’t be known […]
What The Heck’s Happening in Districts I & XII This Week: Week Zero
August 22, 2024 | Willie McGonigle
Hello and welcome to the 2024 season of What’s Happening in District I & XII! Join me every week has we look at what happened and look forward to what will happen in Districts I & XII. New Chest-Mont Alignment: The Chest-Mont league this season will premiere three divisions as opposed to the two that […]
Philadelphia Public League 2024 Liberty Division Preview
August 21, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Public League Liberty Division: The Liberty Division welcomes George Washington as they were promoted after winning the National Division. They’ll compete with returning members West Philadelphia, Mastery North, Central, Belmont Charter, Olney & Boys Latin. Olney drops from the Independence Division down to Liberty and look to regain their competitiveness. West Philadelphia & George Washington […]
Philadelphia Public League Independence 2024 Division Preview
August 21, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
INDEPENDENCE DIVISION The top Public League Division once again will be led by the defending 5A champions Imhotep Charter. The Panthers will be competing this year in the 6A classification along with fellow division members Northeast and defending Public League 6A champion Lincoln. Rounding out the division are Simon Gratz, John Bartram and recently promoted […]
Philadelphia Public League Independence Division Preview
August 20, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
INDEPENDENCE DIVISION The top Public League Division once again will be led by the defending 5A champions Imhotep Charter. The Panthers will be competing this year in the 6A classification along with fellow division members Northeast and defending Public League 6A champion Lincoln. Rounding out the division are Simon Gratz, John Bartram and recently promoted […]
Philadelphia Catholic League Blue Division Preview
August 19, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
PCL BLUE DIVISION The 2024 Catholic League season will feature realignment within the Blue Division with former Red member Archbishop Wood dropping down to the Blue Division. They’ll compete with defending champion Neumann Goretti, Lansdale Catholic, Archbishop Ryan, West Catholic, Conwell-Egan and Archbishop Carroll. Preseason Rankings: 1. Neumann Goretti 2. Conwell-Egan 3. Archbishop Wood 4. […]
Philadelphia Catholic League Red Division Preview
August 17, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
CL Red The 2024 season begins with change in alignment for the Catholic league divisions. The archdiocese voted and approved dropping Archbishop Wood and Archbishop Ryan down from the Red Division to the Blue division while promoting Bonner-Prendie and Cardinal O’Hara up to the Red Division. Preseason Rankings 1. St. Joes Prep 2. Roman Catholic […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know George Washington WR/DB Patrick Wright Jr
July 31, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Name: Patrick Wright Jr School: George Washington HS Class of 2025 Positions: RB/SS Jersey: #8 Height/Weight: 5-10 160 Other Sport: Lacrosse Twitter: @WrightPatrick20 Coach says “Pat was voted a captain after his sophomore year. He is a true leader and the spirit of the team. He broke his arm after week zero last season and […]
St Joes Prep Senior WR Rameir Hardy will stay home after choosing hometown Temple University
July 11, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Rameir Hardy a 6-2 180lb WR for defending PIAA 6A state champs St Joes Prep made the decision to give his commitment to the hometown team Temple University after an impressive spring camp circuit. Rameir also held offers from Army and Towson before choosing the hometown Owls. As a junior he was a key contributor […]
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