District 12

September 2024

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.

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