PA Football News Archives
February 2019
Lansdale Catholic Announces Dominic D’Addona As Varsity Football Head Coach
February 12, 2019 | Billy Splain
LANSDALE, PA – The Lansdale Catholic High School Athletic Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. Dominic D’Addona as the school’s new Varsity Football Head Coach. Mr. D’Addona comes to LC with over 25 years of coaching experience at the high school and collegiate levels, most recently serving on the staff of La […]
Rick Prete to head up Roman Catholic Football @RomanCatholicHC @RomanAthletics
February 7, 2019 | Billy Splain
Imhotep OC Rick Prete was named head coach at Roman Catholic. Statement from Roman Catholic on the hiring: Following an extensive search that included many strong candidates, the administration is excited to announce the hiring of Rick Prete as the new head football coach for Roman Catholic High School. Prete comes to Roman with a wealth […]
Billy Lucas has record night, leading Cathedral Prep to third straight PIAA 4A title over Imhotep @PrepRamblers @Coach_Linc
December 7, 2018 | Billy Splain
Your 2018 PIAA Class 4A champion Ramblers For Full Gallery click pictureTo say Billy Lucas had a good night would be a disservice to the senior running back. Billy Lucas had a GREAT night, collecting a PIAA 4A title game record 287 yards on a record 40 carries with 3 tds leading the Ramblers to […]
A Fresh Set of Downs – State Championship Preview Show Wednesday at 7 pm Live from Comfort Inn, Hummelstown
December 2, 2018 | Billy Splain
Join Bruce Badgley, Cary Moyer, Darryl Daniels, Coach Joe Mays and me, Billy Splain along with special guest Eric Epler from Pennlive as we review the year that was and preview every state title game! We’ll be live from the Comfort Inn & Suites in Hummelstown on Wednesday, 7pm. Watch online or join us in the […]
St. Joseph’s Prep Shuts Out Pine-Richland to Earn 6A Title Shot @GinfanteMT @SJPREP
December 2, 2018 | Billy Splain
Marvin Harrison Jr. hauls in a dart from McCord Nationally ranked St. Joseph’s Prep (#9 according to USA Today) proved itself Saturday afternoon at Mansion Park in Altoona in a convincing way by shutting out D-7 champ Pine-Richland, 37-0. The victory vaulted St. Joes into the Class 6A finals against Harrisburg in Hershey next Saturday […]
Imhotep dominates Bethlehem Catholic 41-6, sets up rematch with Cathedral Prep in 4A title game
December 1, 2018 | Pa Football News
Guest Writer: O’Brien Jalen Sutton-Christian admits he considered calling it quits and leaving the Imhotep Charter football team. After helping lead the Panthers to last year’s PIAA Class 4A state final, he lost his starting quarterback job to fellow senior and North Penn transfer Steve DePaul in training camp. Sutton-Christian shined as Imhotep cruised past […]
Penn Hills is heading to Hershey after defeating the defending 5A champs, Archbishop Wood
December 1, 2018 | Billy Splain
Despite putting the ball on the ground 6 times in the first half, Penn Hills found a way to win. Their defense led the way and Dante Cephas had him a night. The senior WR/DB collected three turnovers for the Indians, 2 interceptions and a fumble recovery, threw a two point conversion pass and added […]
Southern Wipes Away West Catholic
December 1, 2018 | Dave Fegley
Tigers set to appear in their 17th state final By Dave Fegley (11-30-18) If you are accustom to Southern Columbia football, then there isn’t much that can be said about the state’s top ranked team in a dominant win over West Catholic. The Tigers simply came out and did what they do best. The defense […]
2018 Coaches All Inter-Ac Team
November 28, 2018 | Billy Splain
FIRST TEAM Offense OL Jake Hornibrook Malvern Prep Sr. OL Jack Purcell Episcopal Academy Sr. OL Asim Richards Haverford Springside Chestnut Hillool Sr. OL Ryan Rockenbach Episcopal Academy Sr. OL Elijah Wroten Germantown Academy Sr. TE Ryan Maloney Penn Charter Sr. WR Keith Maguire Malvern Prep Sr. WR Ke’Shawn Williams Springside Chestnut Hill Jr. QB […]
PHILADELPHIA POWERHOUSE ENDS DISTRICT TWO CHAMPION SEASON ONCE AGAIN.
November 25, 2018 | Brian Ptashinski
SLATINGTON- There was a war of words so-to-speak on social media this week with the debate of boundary vs non-boundary schools being the hot-topic of interscholastic athletics in the state. The motivation for an undefeated, but still an underdog Valley View in their PIAA State quarterfinal matchup with two loss Imhotep Charter was: Community vs […]
West Catholic will advance in PIAA playoffs on 35-7 win over Richland
November 24, 2018 | Billy Splain
Mike Mastovich YORK – District 12 champion West Catholic capitalized on five turnovers by District 6 champion Richland and relied on back Jacir Savoy to front the ground game in a 35-7 victory in the PIAA Class AA playoffs. The Burrs overcame last week’s loss of 2,000-plus-yard passer Zaire Hart-Hawkins as senior Tre Johnson moved into the quarterback […]
Middletown defense and Jose Lopez lead Raiders to a 21-14 win over Conwell-Egan @MtownRaiders @cecfootball
November 24, 2018 | Billy Splain
Middletown’s Defense made plays when needed, coming up big in the end Trailing 21-14 with just over two minutes remaining in their season, the Eagles had the ball at their own 16 yard line. Coming out cooler than the night air, Conwell Egan qb Alex Goldsby surgically moved the Eagles to the Middletown 31 […]
Big plays, special teams propel Archbishop Wood to 38-7 win over Hollidaysburg
November 23, 2018 | Billy Splain
On the first play of the game, Ryan DiVergillis took the opening kick to the Hollidaysburg 40 yard line. Tom Santiago took the handoff on the first offensive play of the game and went straight to the endzone. Bob Hennessey split the uprights and the Vikings were on their way to the PIAA Class 5A […]
Malvern Kicker Sebastian Costantini Accepts PWO, will attend Penn State @seb_costantini @MalvernPrepFB
November 1, 2018 | Billy Splain
Malvern Prep Kicker Sebastian Costantini knew he had his work cut out for him this year. Back in the spring of this year he paid a visit to Penn State with his mom, herself a Penn State Alumna, and he knew he wanted his childhood dream to come true No longer sharing the kicking duties […]
Malvern DB TyGee Leach heading into the season with lighter shoulders @official_ty3
August 14, 2018 | Billy Splain
This is an article that’s been a while coming, but then the recruiting process is no hurry either. Malvern Prep DB TyGee Leach on the other hand, had three offers in a short 2 month span, but decided he’d seen enough and chose to commit to the Mountain Hawks of Lehigh. The 5-11, 190 pound […]
PIAA Adopts new transfer rule to help curb imbalance in sports
July 18, 2018 | Billy Splain
Written by Greg Pickel, Pennlive STATE COLLEGE — The PIAA approved a new transfer rule on Wednesday that will force student-athletes who transfer in the 10th grade or later to sit out the next year’s postseason in their respective sport unless they can prove a hardship. A Board of Directors vote by a 26-2 count […]
WesternPAFootball.net has new owner, joins forces with PFN
July 1, 2018 | Billy Splain
Most of you know me or have seen me on a football field, at a conference, a clinic or anywhere else something involving high school football is happening. My name is Billy Splain and for many years I’ve been the person behind WesternPAFootball.net. I’m happy to announce that I am now the owner […]
PIAA 4A Championship: Cathedral Prep 27, Imhotep 20
December 9, 2016 | Joe Ruby
(Photo by Tom Elling) The game was played on a cold day, and, as the fourth quarter began, it must have felt even colder for the Erie Cathedral Prep Ramblers. Given another shot at the Imhotep Charter Panthers, the team that had embarrassed them 40-3 in last year’s state championship game, Cathedral Prep found themselves […]
Crown the champion’s weekend has arrived !!! (predictions)
December 17, 2015 | Joe Stokes
There will be an early winter chill in air this weekend in Hershey, Pa. This cool down is in contrast to one of the warmest December’s that folks throughout Pennsylvania can remember. Those traveling to Chocolate Town this weekend will have no problem warming up, as the top eight high school football squads will be […]
Winners Go To Chocolate Town
December 11, 2015 | Joe Stokes
The Pa State semi-final weekend is upon us and to the victors an all-expense paid trip to Hershey awaits them. The long season will finally end with four titles awarded to the survivors. The fourth week of post season play found Upper Dublin and Parkland advancing to the AAAA Eastern Pa final on Saturday. […]
Live Video PIAA Semi Finals Dec 11 & 12 (5 Games) pay per view
December 9, 2015 | Joe Stokes
***Appears to be $9.95 Charge for these games*** 2015 PIAA CLASS AA FOOTBALL SEMIFINALS Aliquippa vs. Central Martinsburg Dec 11, 2015 | 7:00 PM EST | Greensburg, PA – http://www.nfhsnetwork.com/explore/upcoming#sthash.sTi9lPel.dpuf **************************************************************************** 2015 PIAA CLASS A FOOTBALL SEMIFINALS Farrell vs. Berlin Brothers Valley Dec 11, 2015 | 7:00 PM EST | Pittsburgh, PA http://www.nfhsnetwork.com/explore/upcoming#sthash.sTi9lPel.dpuf […]
Elite Eight Week for Pa State Playoffs
December 2, 2015 | Joe Stokes
There is just two weeks remaining before the Pa State Championship games are played in Hershey. There are just eight remaining teams in the hunt for a state title at all four levels. Last week was packed with Turkey Bowl and playoff action and as this Friday approaches those still in contention will face an […]
Football Fans Dream Week
November 26, 2015 | Joe Stokes
You just can’t get any better than this week for local football fans. Starting Thanksgiving eve local rivalry games get underway. That is followed by Turkey Bowls on Thursday with playoff games set for Friday and Saturday. Throw in some big college games on Saturday and the NFL on Sunday and you have loads […]
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