District 12

September 2023

Philadelphia Public League Thursday and Friday games cancelled

September 6, 2023 | Anthony Franklin

The Philadelphia Public League has made the decision to halt all Thursday and Friday football games due to the excessive heat wave. With temperatures this week being stuck between 90-96 degrees the school district decided to dismiss schools early all week and today made the call to cancel the games. One unique thing about the […]

District 12 Rewind & Review: Week 1

September 6, 2023 | Anthony Franklin

Week 1 in District 12 was full of excitement with some marque matchups some ended in thrilling fashion, others ended with a running clock. Without further ado lets’ get into the games of the week with the great 8 for the week: #1 St. Joes’ Prep v St Peters Prep: The Hawks coming off a […]

St Joes Prep OL Lakeem Steele commits to Merrimack

September 3, 2023 | Anthony Franklin

Lakeem Steele is a senior 6-2 300 lb interior offensive lineman for defending PIAA 6A champions St. Joes Prep. A 3 year starter Lakeem recently announced his commitment to FCS Merrimack College an FCS program that plays in the Northeast Conference. When asked about factors that led to him deciding to commit today to Merrimack […]

Ryan Nase secures first win as Northeast Head Coach

September 2, 2023 | Anthony Franklin

After falling on the road last week to Cedar Crest the Northeast Vikings were determined to come back this weekend and get that taste of defeat out of their mouths. This Vikings team is talented but short on experience as most of what was expected to return for reasons unknown bolted to other city programs. […]

Imhotep’s defense continues to roll in 35-0 shutout

September 2, 2023 | Tristan Klinefelter

Defense continues to be an anchor for the Imhotep Panthers. The Panthers defense through two games has allowed zero points while scoring 123 of its own. Last week the Panthers put on a show scoring 88 against Life Christian Academy. Friday night, the Panthers took on the Haverford School in Wilmington, Delaware. The Panthers began […]

PHOTO GALLERY: Mid-Atlantic Pigskin Classic – Imhotep Charter v. Haverford School

September 2, 2023 | Sykotyk

Photo Gallery of Imhotep Charter’s 35-0 victory over Haverford School at Salesianum’s Abessinio Stadium in Wilmington, Delaware. For more, and larger photos from this game and others this weekend, click HERE. For photos from previous weeks and seasons visit http://www.flickr.com/sykotyk/sets/

PHOTO GALLERY: Mid-Atlantic Pigskin Classic – Northeast v. West Catholic

September 2, 2023 | Sykotyk

Photos from Northeast’s 14-6 victory over West Catholic at Abessinio Stadium in Wilmington, Delaware. For more, and larger photos from this game and others this weekend, click HERE. For photos from previous weeks and seasons visit http://www.flickr.com/sykotyk/sets/

District 12 Great 8 Rankings Week 1

August 31, 2023 | Anthony Franklin

Week 0 of the 2023 season had some interesting and competitive games while there were a handful of blowouts including a record for a league in points scored. I’ve released my initial weekly rankings in honor of the late great Ted Silary. Every preseason he would list “The Great 8” in which coaches from each […]

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

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 […]