District 12
December 2021
Penn-Trafford Wins First Ever State Football Championship @ptwarriorfb @PTWarriors
December 11, 2021 | Phil Myers
The greatest Class 5A title game ever played and one of the greatest games in PIAA championship history occurred Friday night at Hersheypark Stadium when the Penn-Trafford Warriors edged the Imhotep Charter Panthers 17-14 in overtime. It was a real slobber-knocker from start to finish as the two 5A powerhouses went toe to toe and […]
Heartbreaker: Imhotep falls in 5A title game in overtime to Penn Trafford @TepFootball
December 10, 2021 | Billy Splain
Imhotep’s defense lived up to it’s billing, tough and hard hitting It seemed they were a team of destiny. The Imhotep Panthers came into the 5A title bout with Penn Trafford ranked #1, a spot they held preseason till a loss La Salle, then regained the top spot 3 weeks ago when Exeter took down […]
PIAA Class 6A Title Game Team Preview: The St. Joseph’s Hawks @SJPrep_Football @SJPrep_Sports
December 10, 2021 | Marcus Sic
The St. Josephs Hawks PIAA District 12 – Class AAAAAA League: Philadelphia Catholic League – Red Head Coach: Tim Roken Overview: The Hawks have been in 8 of the 9 State Finals that they have been eligible for since District 12(Philadelphia) joined the tournament, they have been in every 6A title game since teams were […]
PIAA Class 5A Title Game Team Preview: The Imhotep Charter Panthers @TepFootball @KeonWylie @rashaan_wright
December 9, 2021 | Billy Splain
Imhotep Charter Panthers PIAA District 12 – Class AAAAA League: Philadelphia Public League – Independence Head Coach: Devon Johnson Overview: It’s not a secret. The Panthers may have the best defense in the state among all classes. They don’t do anything fancy, they just line up and come after you. Hard. Only two teams have […]
Garnet Valley’s Historic Season Comes to an End After Defeat to Saint Joe’s Prep @GVAthletics @GarnetValleyFB
December 5, 2021 | Alec Eskin
This season has high stakes for many reasons. Garnet Valley was coming off a year where the COVID pandemic took away a chance for a District Title, they had a very good senior group, but the most important one was that Head Coach Mike Ricci would be retiring at the end of this season after […]
Strath Haven falls to Imhotep ending their season one game short of Hershey @HavenGridiron @Havenfootball @knlpix
December 4, 2021 | Zak Wolf
There’s a saying, that the game isn’t over until the clock hits zero. That was Strath Haven’s mentality on Friday night in their state semi final game against Imhotep. Haven fought until the very last play despite being well out of the game since the start of the third quarter. Down 36-0, Haven had a […]
Imhotep Defense Shuts Down Strath Haven, Advances to Hershey @TepFootball @HavenGridiron @Havenfootball
December 4, 2021 | Willie McGonigle
Tre McLeod takes the ball from Mikal Davis (Kathy Leister Photo) RIDLEY: After shutting down the high-powered Erie Cathedral Prep high power offense last Saturday Imhotep Charter Panthers head coach Devon Johnson knew his team was in for another tough task on Friday night at Ridley High School’s Phil Marion Field. Their opponent for […]
Spartans run their way to Hershey, defeat Neumann Goretti 42 to 6 to earn second straight state finals appearance, 3rd overall ! @Wyo_Football
December 4, 2021 | Daniel Reed
Spartans run their way to Hershey, defeat Neumann Goretti 42 to 6 to earn BACK-TO-BACK State Finals appearance, and 3rd overall ! As some of you may have noticed the last few weeks, I started a new trend for myself to try to speak with each head coach before the game to get a feel […]
St. Joe’s Prep vs. Garnet Valley State 6A Semifinal Preview @SJPrep_Football @GVAthletics @GarnetValleyFB
December 3, 2021 | Alec Eskin
By: Willie McGonigle and Alec Eskin It’s a game worthy of being a State Championship match-up instead we get it a week early in the PIAA 6A Semi-Finals. Two Southeastern Pennsylvania heavyweights will do battle in front of what’s sure to be a jampacked crowd Saturday night at Ridley’s Phil Merion Field with kickoff scheduled […]
PIAA Class 3A State Semi-Final Preview: (13-1)-Neumann Goretti Saints take on (14-0)-Wyomissing Spartans for a shot at State Gold ! @NGsaintsFB @Wyo_Football
December 2, 2021 | Daniel Reed
Neumann Goretti Saints(13-1) vs Wyomissing Spartans(14-0) PIAA Class 3A State Semi-Final Preview: (13-1)-Neumann Goretti Saints take on (14-0)-Wyomissing Spartans for a shot at State Gold ! It’s that time of season where the best of the best for Pennsylvania football remain. On the eastern side of the tournament brackets for Class 3A, we have two […]
Imhotep vs Strath Haven 5A state semi final preview @Tepfootball @sh_football83
December 2, 2021 | Zak Wolf
We’re almost at the end. Just two more weeks left of the PIAA high school football season. On the Eastern side of the 5A bracket, Imhotep and Strath Haven will be facing off with a chance to play in Hershey on the line. Imhotep, the representative out of District 12 comes into the game as […]
Imhotep dominates Cathedral Prep to advance to PIAA 5A Semifinal @TepFootball @KeonWylie @PrepRamblers @kelldavis12
November 28, 2021 | Billy Splain
Tre McLeod led the way with nearly 300 yards and 3 tds on the ground It’s an old adage: “Defense wins championships.” Today at Alumni Field in Wingate the Imhotep defense effectively shut down the Rambler offense with Keon Wylie leading the way, constantly harrassing the Prep qb to the tune of 4 sacks. It […]
Neumann-Goretti blanks Danville 28 to 0 to advance to the PIAA Class 3A Semi-Final next week ! Photo Gallery Added @NGsaintsFB
November 27, 2021 | Daniel Reed
Neumann-Goretti blanks Danville 28 to 0 to advance to the PIAA Class 3A Semi-Final next week ! The Saints win their 13th game of the 2021 season, a first for the Neumann-Goretti program, said Saints Head Coach Albie Crosby after the game. The Saints came into the game winners of 10 straight, Danville had won […]
In a Blurr, The Burrs Fell Behind Early and The Bulldogs Advance to State Semifinal. @AthleticsNlsd @WCPrepFootball
November 27, 2021 | Brian "Hollywood" 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 […]
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