District 12
August 2023
Conwell-Egan Falls to Holy Spirit at Ocean City’s Battle at the Beach
August 28, 2023 | Phil Myers
Playing the third game on the third day of Ocean City’s Battle at the Beach Classic, Conwell-Egan fell to Holy Spirit from Absecon, NJ 24-7. “We couldn’t get anything going and had our backs against the wall by falling behind. That’s not good,” said Jack Techtmann Conwell-Egan’s head coach. The Spartan defense was very Spartan-like […]
Battle at the Beach – Day Three In Photos
August 28, 2023 | Sykotyk
For more, and larger, photos from the Battle at the Beach, click HERE. For photos from previous weeks and seasons, visit http://www.flickr.com/sykotyk/sets/
Imhotep rolls to record in Rose Bowl Kickoff Classic agains Life Christian Academy (gallery)
August 27, 2023 | Billy Splain
“They talked a better game than they played” said someone on the sidelines Saturday afternoon. That person was talking about the chatter the players from Life Christian Academy aimed at the Imhotep football program and players. If I’ve learned one thing in the many years of covering high school football, it’s not to give your […]
Neshaminy thumps Kensington in opener. (photo gallery)
August 27, 2023 | Billy Splain
The Tigers trip to Neshaminy wasn’t pleasant. Four turnovers and a stout Neshaminy defense suffocated the Tigers to the score of 44-0. The Skins defense held Kensington to a net of 9 yards. Gallery by Jesse Garber
Dobbins escapes Roxborough (Photo gallery)
August 27, 2023 | Billy Splain
Roger Barone Photos Roxborough was victory slip away with a failed two point conversion as they fell to Dobbins 8-6 in the season opener for the two schools.
Battle at the Beach – Day Two in Photos
August 27, 2023 | Sykotyk
For more, and larger, photos from the Battle at the Beach, click HERE. For photos from previous weeks and seasons, visit http://www.flickr.com/sykotyk/sets/
David Stone Terrorizes St. Joes Prep in IMG’s 17-14 Win
August 26, 2023 | Noah Stomsky
David Stone, ranked number six in the ESPN 300 rankings showed why he was ranked so high. SJP’s o-line struggled against Stone as he was seen in the backfield either getting pressure on QB Samaj Jones or slowing down the running game. Outside of Stone making plays at the line, DB Ellis Robinson IV and […]
Downingtown West escapes with a 32-27 win over Lincoln
August 26, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
On a humid and sunny day at the BareBowl Abraham Lincoln a favorite to win the D12 6A title hosted D1 power Downingtown West to open the season. Both teams came into the game with great energy and passion. Starting out West would receive the kickoff and drive the ball into the red zone thanks […]
Downingtown West escapes with a 32-27 win over Lincoln
August 26, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
On a humid and sunny day at the BareBowl Abraham Lincoln a favorite to win the D12 6A title hosted D1 power Downingtown West to open the season. Both teams came into the game with great energy and passion. Starting out West would receive the kickoff and drive the ball into the red zone thanks […]
Battle at the Beach Preview: St. Joseph Prep (10) Vs IMG Academy (3)
August 25, 2023 | Noah Stomsky
St. Joseph Prep Host IMG Academy Carey Stadium Ocean City, NJ 7:00 pm Friday, August 25th Last Meeting: 2019′ IMG 31 Prep 25 Where to Watch: ESPN 2 IMG Academy: Head Coach: Billy Miller IMG Academy has become a household name in high school sports. As one of the greatest Football programs in high school […]
Friars open 2023 season with win in Ireland
August 25, 2023 | Billy Splain
picture via Global Football LTD As part of the Global Ireland Football Tournament, the Friars took on the NFL Academy team in Dublin Ireland. (more on that HERE). The game got off the a rough start for Bonner as they fell behind 2-0 due to a punt snap that went over the head of the […]
What The Heck’s Happening in Districts I & XII This Week: Week Zero
August 25, 2023 | Willie McGonigle
_________________________________________________________________________________________ Hello and welcome to the 2023 season of What’s Happening in District I & XII! Join us every week as we take a look back at what has happened and look forward to what will happen in Districts I and XII Strath Haven to Host Field Day: Strath Haven High School invites you to […]
District XII Philadelphia Public League Liberty Division Preview
August 24, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC LEAGUE LIBERTY DIVISION The Liberty Division will be highly competitive as there is great talent and parity within the division. The new team into the division this season will be Frankford which drops down from the top Independence division. Returning this season is Central, Mastery Charter North, West Philadelphia, Martin Luther King […]
District XII Philly Catholic League Blue Division Preview
August 24, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
CL BLUE DIVISION PREVIEW The 2022 season saw a 3-team battle for the top spot in the CL Blue. Neumann Goretti, Bonner-Prendie & Conwell Egan all battled for the division title with Bonner coming out undefeated in league play and the division title. NG would have the most overall team success going to the PIAA […]
2023 District XII Catholic League Red Division Preview
August 22, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Catholic League Red Division The CL Red Division will remain the big school CL Division for the 2023 season. Defending CL/City/State Champions St. Joes Prep, La Salle, Archbishop Wood, Father Judge and Roman Catholic all return vying for the league championship. There is continuity within this division with no new head coaches. St. Joes Prep: […]
Bonner Set to Open Season Overseas in Ireland
August 22, 2023 | Willie McGonigle
DREXEL HILL: Traditionally Monsignor Bonner opens their season with an 8-minute walk down Lansdowne Avenue where they battle neighboring Upper Darby High, but 2023 will see the Friars breaking tradition in a big way. On Tuesday the Friars will board a bus for a 25-minute trip They will arrive at Philadelphia International Airport where the […]
Neshaminy and La Salle got their season started with a scrimmage
August 20, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jesse Garber photos
Scenes from the Roxborough/Fels scrimmage
August 20, 2023 | Billy Splain
Roxborough and Fels High School participated in a 2-hour scrimmage this morning at Roxborough. Highlights n photos: Female defensive tackle/ offensive guard Tyana Brewer played about 15 downs on both offense and defense. She was double-teamed on a few plays, other shots show teammates and coaches giving her advice between plays. A player, “Tex”, returned […]
District XII Philadelphia Public League Independence Division Preview
August 16, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
PUBLIC LEAGUE INDEPENDENCE DIVISION PREVIEW The Philadelphia Public League once again features 4 divisions based on previous season success. The top Division is the Independence Division in which the top 6 teams in the league square off regardless of classification. This season Imhotep, Northeast, Olney, Simon Gratz & John Bartram all return to the Independence […]
District 12 Holds it’s Inaugural Media Day
August 5, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
On a cloudy Friday in early August, District 12 which is comprised of the Philly Public League, Philly Catholic League and also while not an PIAA member the Inter-Ac League is also put with the 2 City Leagues. Friday at the FOP 5 Lodge The Pub & Catholic League coaches and select players gathered before […]
Sights from the Inaugural D12 Media Day (video of event included)
August 4, 2023 | Billy Splain
Thanks to Roger Barone for the pictures! Event starts at 26:42
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Belmont Charter’s SS-Everett Law
July 28, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Everett Law Belmont Charter Tigers Class Of: 2025 Position(s): SS Jersey Number: 13 Ht: 5’11 – Wt: 137lbs Other Sports: N/A Notable Awards or Recognitions: N/A Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @everettlaw13 _________________________ Words from the Head Coach: “Everett has good size, a good feel for the ball in coverage, and is great […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Abraham Lincoln TE/DL Quron Anderson
July 18, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Quron Anderson Abraham Lincoln Position: Tight End/Linebacker Class: Senior 2024 Height/Weight: 6-0 230 Jersey #: 57 Twitter: @quronanderson1 Lincoln HC Hakeem Cooper describes Quron as the “Most improved student-athlete, highly skilled athlete transitioning from OL/DL to TE/LB. He works hard on & off the field and wants to be great at everything he does. Totally different young […]
Allentown Central Catholic Emerges Victory in Annual 7v7 Tournament @ Whitehall
July 17, 2023 | PFN Staff
20 teams from all around the state entered Saturday’s 7v7 tournament at Whitehall, the school just 4 miles down the road won it all. 3rd-seeded Allentown Central Catholic took down 5th-seeded North Schuylkill in the finals to cap off a dominating day for the Vikings. The Vikings received a first-round bye after going undefeated in […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Archbishop Carroll DB/RB Hassan Poulson-Bailey
July 11, 2023 | Billy Splain
Hassan Poulson-Bailey Db/Rb Archbishop John carroll Class Of 2024 Jersey #3 HT/WT 5’6 159 Lbs Other sports Lacrosse All catholic defensive back Twitter @HassanPoulson Coach Detweiler says “All-Catholic DB in 2022. Dynamic two-way player with many interested colleges. Has had a tremendous off-season. Excited for him to take another leap this fall”. LET’S GET TO […]
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