PA Football News Archives
November 2021
In a Blurr, The Burrs Fell Behind Early and The Bulldogs Advance to State Semifinal. @AthleticsNlsd @WCPrepFootball
November 27, 2021 | Brian Ptashinski
Even on a cold, windy night, Bulldogs used passing game to vault over West Catholic to move on in the PIAA 2A playoffs. WHITEHALL TWP- On a night with the air temperature was 35 degrees and with the wind chill it felt like 15. Coach Joe Tout, decided to against convention and just pound the […]
More Thanksgiving football. Northeast v Central Lancers @centrallancers @NEVikingsFB GALLERY
November 26, 2021 | PFN Staff
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Neumann Goretti v South Philly Thanksgiving Gallery @fotosfromphilly @NGsaintsFB @HEADSAINT
November 26, 2021 | Billy Splain
Gallery via Roger Barone
Northeast Once Again Falls Short
November 23, 2021 | Anthony Franklin
The Northeast Vikings failed for a 5th straight attempt at advancing to the PIAA Quarterfinals suffering yet another defeat to CL member St. Joes Prep. The Vikings have won the highest class (6A) Public League title the last 5 years and played St. Joes Prep 4xs and La Salle 1 time. The first Prep matchup […]
Imhotep Panthers reign over the city continues
November 23, 2021 | Anthony Franklin
The Imhotep Panthers entered Saturday’s game with a 8-1 record with wins over ranked state teams, ran through the Public League undefeated and ready for another lengthy state title run however they had to prepare for a Father Judge team who has had impressive games this season themselves. The Crusaders finished the regular season as […]
Bishop Shanahan PFN #7 Survives Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Predergast PFN HM to Advance to the 4A Quarterfinals
November 22, 2021 | Marcus Sic
Halfway through the first Quarter it looked like the Shanahan Eagles were going to quickly depose of the Bonner & Pendergast Friars, after two Cooper Jordan scampers the Eagles led 14-0 , it looked like the Friars had no answer to the Eagles speedy offense or their smothering defense and the rout was on. Then […]
Behind Harris and Offensive Line St. Joseph’s Prep Rolls to D12 6A Title @SJPrep_Football @b1radh
November 21, 2021 | Willie McGonigle
SPRINGFIELD: Often the offensive line doesn’t get the recognition they deserve but they are where any good offensive performance starts. On Saturday evening at Cardinal O’Hara’s St. Joseph Prep’s offensive line consisting of Brad Harris Jr, George Reinhard, Julian Cervantes, Alec Treadway and Lakeem Steele did their job helping the Hawks jump out to a […]
Neumann- Goretti Defense Battle’s it’s Way to First Round Victory @NGsaintsFB
November 20, 2021 | Willie McGonigle
All Photos https://twitter.com/photogjamison SPRINGFIELD: The task was a daunting one for the Neumann Goretti Saints in the First Round of the PIAA Class 3A Playoffs their opponents the North Schuylkill Spartans had a high octane get up on the ball and go offense that in their 11 games played averaged a whopping 40 points per […]
District 12 5A Finals
November 19, 2021 | Anthony Franklin
Father Judge Crusaders enter this city title game with a 6-4 record with impressive wins over Boys Latin, William Penn Charter & Roman Catholic. They also gave CL 6A champion St. Joes Prep a scare in their CL regular season finale before falling 21-13. They were off last week which gave them time to rest […]
District 1 Champs Bishop Shanahan (PFN#8) take on City Champs Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast (PFN HM)
November 19, 2021 | PFN Staff
It’s the Suburbs vs the City in this PIAA 4A final 16 game, pitting the Eagles of Shanahan representing D1 and the Friars of Bonner & Prendergast representing Philly, even though the Friars are from DELCO, at Avon Grove High. Both teams played an aggressive regular season schedule that they hope will pay dividends as […]
Imhotep Panthers cruise to another Public League Title
November 15, 2021 | Anthony Franklin
Saturday afternoon the Panthers of Imhotep Charter went into the game fresh after 3 consecutive weekends off and showed no rust as they physically dominated an undefeated Frankford Pioneers team 44-0 with all of their points coming in the first half. The Panthers are led by 4 seniors with FBS offers including stud DL Enai […]
St. Joe’s Prep routes La Salle 35-7, @LaSalle_Sports @SJPrep_Football
November 14, 2021 | Will Ryan
Revenge is a dish best served cold. The temperature at Franklin Field dropped from a mild 62° all the way down to 44° during the St. Joe’s Prep vs La Salle rematch. In their last outing, the game was close for all 48 minutes and ended in La Salle winning, 28-21. But Saturday’s matchup was […]
District 12 4A City Title Final Preview
November 12, 2021 | Anthony Franklin
At last the 4A Philadelphia champion will be crowned on Saturday evening as the John Bartram Braves (5-2) of Southwest Philadelphia meet Bonner-Prendergast (8-2) who reside in nearby Upper Darby. The B-P Friars are the top 4A CL team who earned their city title berth via their wins over Cardinal O’Hara (31-12) and Archbishop […]
D12 6A Semifinal Preview: La Salle vs St. Joe’s Prep @LaSalle_Sports @SJPrep_Football
November 12, 2021 | Will Ryan
Setting: The stage is set: Historic Franklin Field on Saturday at 2:00pm. The Explorers of La Salle College High School will take on the Hawks of St. Joseph’s Prep. Small chance of rain in the pregame, but the rain will clear out and it should be partly cloudy and a cool 48° at kickoff. The […]
District 12 Public League Finals Previews
November 11, 2021 | Anthony Franklin
We have finally arrived at championship week in the Public League for the 2 higher classifications in the Public League. In 5A Imhotep will play Frankford for the right to claim the league title as well as represent the Public League in the City Title game against Father Judge. In 6A we get a rematch […]
Northeast steam rolls Lincoln for bragging rights
November 8, 2021 | Anthony Franklin
The Northeast Vikings came into the D12 Public League 6A semi-final contest having only played 6 games, sporting a 3-3 record while their neighbors across Roosevelt Boulevard sported a perfect 8-0 record. On paper without knowing the level of competition both teams faced this season one would think Lincoln would be the team to dominate […]
Bravehearts Outlast Boys Latin 22-14
November 8, 2021 | Anthony Franklin
The Braves of John Bartram are the Public League 4A champions. Bartram ended a 45 year drought of not winning a Public League title by holding off Boys Latin Charter winning in dramatic fashion 22-14. This game would ultimately come down to the wire and most in attendance thought it would be determined in overtime […]
District 12 Playoff Notes for Public & Catholic Leagues
November 4, 2021 | Anthony Franklin
Welcome to the fun part of the season here in District 12 where upsets regularly happen and the games are heated, fierce and down right physical. There are 7 playoff matchups this weekend within District 12 with 4 coming in Public League action and 3 in the Catholic League: Below are the following matchup, dates […]
La Salle vs. Roman Catholic D12 Quarterfinal Preview @LaSalle_Sports @_RomanFootball
November 4, 2021 | Will Ryan
La Salle College High School, the Philadelphia Catholic League Red Division Champions, will host the Roman Catholic Cahillites, who handed the Explorers their only loss of the season. The two will play at Springfield (Montco) High School on Saturday, November 6th, at 1pm. The Cahillites had 1 win in Philadelphia Catholic League play this year, […]
La Salle wins PCL Red Division Championship in win over Archbishop Wood 20-0 @LaSalle_Sports @WoodFootball
October 31, 2021 | Will Ryan
For the first time since 2015, the La Salle College High School Explorers are PCL Football Champions. Back in 2015, there were three PCL champions, 2A, 3A, and 4A. Now there are just two champions, one for the Red Division and one of the Blue Division. The Explorers claim the Red Division, while Neumann-Goretti captured […]
Game Preview: La Salle vs. Archbishop Wood @LaSalle_Sports @WoodFootball
October 26, 2021 | Will Ryan
7pm at Wissahickon High School, Archbishop Wood will look to spoil not only La Salle’s senior night, but also La Salle’s chance to clinch their first PCL championship since 2015. How Wood can win: Wood does not need to play a perfect game to beat La Salle. What the Vikings need is a complete game, […]
La Salle routes Father Judge 52-14 @LaSalle_Sports @fjfootball27
October 23, 2021 | Will Ryan
Dominate. After being outworked, outhustled, and outplayed by Roman Catholic two weeks ago, La Salle wanted to dominate. They did just that for four quarters on Friday Night vs Father Judge, as they won 52-14. La Salle scored early and often in a variety of different fashions. EJ Wentz got the Explorers on the board […]
Jones’s Legs lead St. Joe’s Prep over Archbishop Wood 38-20. @WoodFootball @SJPrep_Football
October 16, 2021 | Will Ryan
A windy day at William Tennent High School led to a rather sloppy and flowless first half between two historic Philadelphia Catholic League programs, St. Joseph’s Prep and Archbishop Wood. But in the second half, Samaj Jones provided the Hawks, hailing from 17th and Girard, some much needed stability in a 38-20 victory. After watching […]
Roman Catholic stuns LaSalle with 27-20 victory @LaSalle_Sports @RomanAthletics @knlpix
October 10, 2021 | Kathy Leister
A few takeaways from Roman vs La Salle @Springfield High School, by Will Ryan John Ingram has a solid arm. He has good pocket presence, and knows his job, get the ball to Tyseer Denmark La Salle missed Amir Anderson and Brennan Miller bad today. The safeties for La Salle, namely Carson Wakefield and Mekhi […]
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