District 12
November 2022
Class is in “Session” as Bonner Completes a State Playoff Comeback Win
November 19, 2022 | Dylan Johnson
(Avery Hankey after his game-sealing TD, photo by Brendan Ricciardi) FOLSOM PA – The sun beamed down, but it did not make it any warmer. A windy 40-degree afternoon was the setting for a state playoff matchup. A neutral site took away the chance for teams to have a home-field advantage. From across town, the Interboro […]
Saint Joseph Prep wins D12-6A Championship in a Demanding 49-6 win
November 19, 2022 | Noah Stomsky
Coming into the game today, Northeast had much fewer players than Saint Joe’s, those missing players could have made much of an impact and difference in the day. But the mentality is always next man up, from the get-go, it was all coming up for SJP. Early three-and-outs, quick scores, forced turnovers, dominating run game, […]
Neumann-Goretti outlasts Scranton Prep 22-14
November 19, 2022 | Jared Samuel
It was a very cold and windy Friday night up at Pen-Fed Field in Scranton that greeted the visiting Neumann-Goretti Saints as they arrived to face off against the Scranton Prep Cavaliers. The weather played a big factor in tonight’s game as a snow squall blew in during the National Anthem, and you could […]
Trinity comes up big on defense and special teams, blanks West Catholic 24-0
November 18, 2022 | Billy Splain
“We knew coming in that was a good defense over there” said Trinity head coach Jordan Hill. “That was our game plan all week. We knew they could fly around, get some pressure. Our run game wasn’t as good as it has been the last couple weeks and we were going to have to hang […]
Imhotep and Roman collide for the D12 5A Title
November 18, 2022 | Anthony Franklin
Two programs with the same objective, win a state title and yet only one will advance. The Imhotep Charter Panthers are led by 4th year HC Devon Johnson who has a stellar 22-4 record. Coach Rick Prete leads Roman Catholic and has restored the program in 2 years back to being a top Catholic […]
Class 2A Sub regional playoff preview: Trinity vs West Catholic
November 18, 2022 | Billy Splain
West Catholic (4-7) v Trinity (8-4) Don’t let the records fool you. Both of these teams are battle tested. The Shamrocks have four losses, however, those four losses came at the hands of three top ranked teams from larger classifications and one team that’s ranked #1. Roman Catholic, Wyomissing, West Perry (all handed the Shamrocks […]
D12 Class 6A Title Game Preview
November 18, 2022 | Anthony Franklin
The Northeast Viking football program has a long-storied history. Traditionally they’ve been a powerhouse within the Philadelphia Public League and one of the stronger teams in the Philadelphia area. The Public League and Catholic League agreed to resume the City Championship games back in 2008 when the CL officially joined the PIAA. The city […]
4A State Playoff Preview: (D1) Interboro vs. (D12) Bonner-Prendie
November 17, 2022 | Dylan Johnson
In collaboration with Willie McGonigle. The pack has begun to thin out. One week after another, teams fall and their time has come to end this season. Two teams though have done their job as they now train to win a state playoff game. For this opening round match-up two schools that are a mere […]
Class 3A Preview Neumann-Goretti @ Scranton Prep
November 15, 2022 | PFN Staff
These 2 two storied programs are used to meeting each other on the hardwood, on Friday they will meet under the lights of Pen-fed field. They have also been known staples in their respective districts. Neumann-Goretti out of district 12 in Philadelphia has won five districts title since the school’s merger in 2004. While Scranton […]
Northeast reigns as Champions over a tough Lincoln team
November 13, 2022 | Anthony Franklin
The Lincoln Railsplitters entered the game looking for their first Public League Chip since 1978 and made their first title game appearance since 1979. The Railsplitters came into the game undefeated against PL competition and faced a tough non league schedule that very well prepares them for this title game. They started off on fire […]
St. Joe’s Prep Squeaks by La Salle, 21-13, to Advance to the D12 6A Championship.
November 11, 2022 | Will Ryan
St. Joe’s Prep has been rolling all year. In all but one of their first 8 matchups, they had scored 30 or more points. The Hawks steam rolled the Explorers in their first matchup, and with Caddy Phillips, Prep’s starting Running Back, back in the lineup, the expectation was that this matchup would be more […]
District 12 Public League 5A Championship Game Preview
November 11, 2022 | Anthony Franklin
Imhotep v Mastery This game is a battle of two blue collar programs at different stages of their history. Mastery North is building their program in a great manner under the leadership of HC John Davidson. Coach Davidson has turned what was a regular public league middling team into a true football program. The Pumas […]
District 12 4A Championship Game Preview
November 10, 2022 | Anthony Franklin
The D12 4A championship game will feature two teams who met last year in the 4A title game. In the 2021 matchup CL champion Bonner-Prendergast came out victorious 29-8. Both teams had tough league championship games last weekend pulling away late to win their respective league titles. Bartram: The Braves are led by longtime HC […]
District 12 3A Championship Game Preview
November 10, 2022 | Anthony Franklin
The D12 3A City Championship game will take place at the South Philadelphia Supersite Saturday at 5pm where PL Champion Kipp Dubois will challenge defending 3A champion Neumann Goretti. Kipp earned its championship game berth via a stunning 22-16 upset over Big School Picture Vaux last Saturday evening. Neumann Goretti earned their 3rd consecutive CL […]
D12 Philadelphia 6A Title Game Preview: Northeast v Lincoln
November 9, 2022 | Anthony Franklin
Abraham Lincoln v Northeast High: 12pm @ Northeast Supersite: Lincoln: The Railsplitters earned their first title game berth since 1979 via their 8-0 win over Olney Charter. In a game that featured plenty of turnovers and penalties the RailSplitters found a way to pull out the win. They are led by HC Hakim Cooper who […]
D12 6a Semifinal Preview: St. Joe’s Prep Looks to Keep Rolling vs. La Salle
November 8, 2022 | Will Ryan
The La Salle defense, pictured, will need to have the game of their lives Friday night. Picture is from La Salle. Franklin Field has played home to the last three matchups between St. Joe’s Prep (7-1) and La Salle College High School (5-5). This occasion will be different. 7pm on Friday Night at Historic Franklin […]
Northeast survives first half battle and pulls away for the win of Central with a 41-6 win. (gallery included)
November 5, 2022 | Anthony Franklin
A fall matchup between Thanksgiving rivals is always going to be a great game to observe especially when a league championship game berth is on the line. Northeast hosted Central as the clear favorite but as we all know when a game involves rivals clashing anything can happen. This game was no different as the […]
District 12 3A & 4A Playoff Previews
November 4, 2022 | Anthony Franklin
This weekend there are 4 games involving teams from the 3A and 4A Classifications on tap in District 12. The CL 3A and 4A title games are being played while in PL action the 4A title game is taking place Saturday and they’re still determining if/when there will be a 3A title game. Let’s jump […]
District 12 Class 5A Playoff Preview
November 4, 2022 | Anthony Franklin
The Simon Gratz Bulldogs come into this game confident after a 27-0 shutout of Ben Franklin. The first shutout they’ve had this season. Their season has been up and down as they’ve fallen against the better competition they’ve faced (Northeast, Olney, Bartram, Germantown Academy) and did what they were supposed to against lesser competition. […]
District 12 6A Playoff Preview
November 2, 2022 | Anthony Franklin
The Public League 6A Playoff field is down to the final 4. The defending Champs Northeast Vikings fended off a pesky Academy of Palumbo team with a 42-0 shutout. The Lincoln Railsplitters earned their semi-final berth with a rather convincing 42-6 rout over neighborhood rival George Washington. The Olney Trojans stomped over the South Philadelphia […]
Catholic League Regular Season Finales
October 26, 2022 | Anthony Franklin
Catholic League Preview/Notes For Regular Season Finales The final week of the Catholic League season is upon us. Leading the pack in both divisions are St Joseph’s Prep and Bonner-Prendie. Roman Catholic is actually tied with SJP Hawks at 3-0 in the division. SJP gets the nod due to the tougher non-league schedule and their […]
District 12 Playoff Preview Philadelphia Public League
October 26, 2022 | Anthony Franklin
It’s that time of the year where the pretenders are exposed, and the contenders rise up as its now officially playoff time. In the Public League there are 4 classifications with playoffs to determine each classification’s Public League Champion who will meet the Catholic League’s representative in the District 12 City Championship game with the […]
What the heck’s happening in District’s I & XII this week: Week 9,2022
October 19, 2022 | Willie McGonigle
Hello and welcome to Week4 of What’s happening in District I & XII! Let’s look at what happened last week weekend and look ahead to this weekend. ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Garnet Valley Helping Local Children’s Hospital Thanks to a scheduling change in the Central League this season the Garnet Valley Jaguars are enjoying a bye week this […]
Roxborough falls to Kensington on return to home field (gallery)
October 15, 2022 | Billy Splain
Roxborough played its first game on its home field after the tragedy that occurred several weeks ago. The Tigers got the win on the board 34-22, but just returning to the field is a win for Roxborough. Gallery Roger Barone (@fotosfromphilly on Twitter)
What the heck’s happening in District’s I & XII this week: Week 8, 2022
October 14, 2022 | Willie McGonigle
Hello and welcome to Week 8 of What’s happening in District I & XII! Let’s look at what happened last week weekend and look ahead to this weekend. It’s nice to be back after a couple week hiatus ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Inter AC League Play Opens open up This week marks the opening week of league play […]
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