District 12

September 2024

Roman Catholic Downs Malvern Prep in Battle of Philadelphia Area Heavyweights

September 14, 2024 | Willie McGonigle

MALVERN: Roman Catholic Head Coach Rick Prete knew the talent he had and when you compete in the same division as perennial state powers St Joseph’s Prep and La Salle you want to test yourself against the best of the best that’s why he scheduled the likes of Neumann-Goretti, St John’s College DC and Philip […]

What the Heck’s Happening in Districts I & XII This Week: Week 4

September 12, 2024 | Willie McGonigle

Hello and welcome to this week’s installment of What the Heck’s Happening in Districts I & XII. Week Three is in the books and what a week it was we saw several big-time performances. Let’s look at what went down and what could happen this week Holman Off to Great Start For Morrisville: The Morrisville […]

Academy Park sprints past Kensington 63-7

September 8, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

The Academy Park Knights and Kensington Tigers both entered Saturdays contest with 0-2 records. Academy Park was competitive in both of their defeats while Kensington took huge losses in their previous games. This game started with Kensington quickly going 3 and out and having to punt the ball deep in their own territory to the […]

Imhotep rallies to dispel Chester’s upset

September 7, 2024 | Mike Livingston

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Imhotep Charter staved off a big time upset against Chester 28-24 Saturday afternoon in Mount Airy. “The main thing was for us to not panic,” “we made our halftime adjustments, took the lead and then took it back but we came back out and showed the heart of a champion and came […]

Downingtown West defeats Perkiomen Valley – PHOTO GALLERY

September 7, 2024 | Andy Marchese

The Downingtown West Whippets defeated Perkiomen Valley Vikings, 35-13, at Kottmeyer Stadium on Friday, September 6, 2024. See the Extended Gallery HERE.

Carroll Stunned by Gratz

September 6, 2024 | Mike Livingston

AMBLER, PA – For the second straight week Carroll leaves the campus of Wissahickon high school shocked and defeated. The Patriots came into their week three 35-14 loss to Simon-Gratz Charter 1-1, following a 56-21 beatdown by Wissahickon the week prior. The Pats were looking for a big turnaround heading into PCL play, next week […]

District 12 Week 2 Preview

September 6, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

We are at Week 2 of the 2024 season and there are some teams who have played their way into the top of the city rankings while a couple have disappointed and fell out of the rankings. The season is still early so there will be much more movement in standings as the season progresses. […]

PFN Luxy’s Week 2 Game Highlights

September 4, 2024 | Shane Lux

Subscribe to the YouTube Channel Westinghouse vs. Linsly Grove City vs. Fairview St. Joseph’s Prep vs. St. Edward

2024 District 12 & Inter-Ac League Week 1 Recap

September 3, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Week 1 is officially in the books and what an entertaining weekend of football in the city of Philadelphia it was. Plenty of upsets, playoff contending teams gaining statement wins and some quality football matchups. Benjamin Franklin 42 Olney 0: The Ben Franklin Electrons pulled off the first big shocker with their shutout big win over […]

Chester runs past and around West Philadelphia High

August 31, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

The Chester Clippers jumped out to an early lead and never looked back against West Philadelphia. The Clippers scored their first touchdown courtesy of senior RB Dayshon Jackson’s 2 yard rushing score to take an early 6-0 lead with 7:57 left in the opening quarter. West Philly had trouble early sustaining drives and moving the […]

St. Joseph’s Prep Can’t Overcome Second Quarter In Loss

August 31, 2024 | Shane Lux

Lakewood – St. Joseph’s Prep couldn’t overcome second-quarter miscues in a 35-21 loss against St. Edward at First Federal Stadium in Lakewood. In a battle of defending state champions, the Buckeye came out on top thanks to a second-quarter blitz that won the game. According to Cleveland.com, St. Edward became the first school in almost […]

Overbrook ruins Roxborough’s new scoreboard debut

August 31, 2024 | Billy Splain

by Roger Barone PHILADELPHIA – AUGUST 30, 2024 Roxborough suffered two defeats in today’s 16-0 loss to Overbrook. In addition to ending their one-game winning streak, they failed to score, and allowed the visitors to post the first points on the new scoreboard donated by Brown’s Shoprite to honor the life of Nicholas Elizalde, a […]

Coatesville defeats Canarsie – PHOTO GALLERY

August 31, 2024 | Andy Marchese

The Coatesville Red Raiders defeated Canarsie Wolfpack, 28-8, at Coatesville Memorial Stadium on Friday, August 30, 2024. See the Extended Gallery HERE.

Conwell-Egan’s Rushing Attack, Defense Dominates Chichester

August 31, 2024 | Willie McGonigle

UPPER CHICHESTER: Last week the Conwell-Egan Eagles found themselves on the wrong side of a 56-3 contest with Maryland’s River Baptist. In that game, Conwell Egan was held to negative rushing yards. Friday night was a different story as Conwell-Egan dominated the host Chichester Eagles 38-0 spoiling Chichester’s first game in the renovated Apichella Memorial […]

Carroll Trounced By Wissahickon

August 30, 2024 | Mike Livingston

AMBLER, PA – It was just one of those nights, one of those nights where absolutely nothing went Carroll’s way. Looking to stake a claim to their first 2-0 start since 2018, the Pats went into Friday night’s contest riding a high – but left in shambles after suffering a 56-21 dismantling at the hands […]

District 12 Week 1 Rankings & Preview

August 30, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

This week will feature all of the Inter-Ac teams playing as well as most of the Philly Public League & Catholic League teams in action. Last week’s game showed La Salle is very formidable & will be a legit threat in not only the CL race but in the PIAA 6A race. Imhotep had a […]

What the Heck’s Happening in Districts I & XII This Week: Week Two

August 28, 2024 | Willie McGonigle

Hello and welcome to this week’s installment of What the Heck’s Happening in Districts I & XII this week. Week Zero is in the books and what a week it was we saw several big-time performances, records fall and milestones reached. Let’s look at what went down and what could happen this week. Milestone Victory […]

District 12 Week 0 Recap

August 27, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

District 12 Week 0 Recap The first week of the 2024 season has been completed so let’s do a quick recap of the 19 games involving city league teams: Ben Franklin 26 Overbrook 16: The Electrons got a rushing score from Jr. RB Tyree Nichols, Sr. QB Samir Smith, & Jr. RB Tae Wiggins. Sr. […]

Hittin’ The Road With Travelin’ Matt – Week Zero (Jaguars, Saints and Marauders)

August 26, 2024 | Matt Herring

Each week Travelin’ Matt traverses Pennsylvania attending the hottest high school football games and best match ups in the Commonwealth. Follow his exploits each week as he documents his journey from Week Zero to the Pennsylvania State Football Finals! Tuesday, August 20 The STATE of PA Football: Rankings Show Friday, August 23 5A […]

Lansdale Catholic Defense Shuts Out School of Future

August 25, 2024 | Willie McGonigle

LANSDALE: If the old football adage that offense wins games, defense wins championships and Lansdale Catholic defense plays they did Saturday night then the Crusaders could be in very a successful season in 2024. The Crusaders defense/special teams scored eight points on their way to a 32-0 shutout of the School of the Future. The […]

Imani Christian vs. West Catholic – PHOTO GALLERY

August 25, 2024 | Carter Weems

For more, and larger, photos from this game, click HERE.

Ben Franklin earns hard fought victory over Overbrook

August 25, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

The Ben Franklin Electrons hosted fellow public league member the Overbrook Panthers in what was the first game of the 2024 public league season at 29th street stadium. The late great Philly hall of fame high school sports journalist would always attend the first city game to kick off his season long coverage. In the […]

Imani Christian Academy Handily Defeats West Catholic 45-6

August 24, 2024 | Phil Myers

In the first game of four on Saturday’s York Rose Bowl Kickoff Classic, the Saints of Imani Christian proved they are worthy of their state ranking in AAA as they easily downed the West Catholic Burrs out of Philadelphia 45-6. In a game slowed by penalties, cramps and injuries, Imani showed their determination and big […]

Fels falls to Palumbo

August 24, 2024 | Billy Splain

by Roger Barone Fels falls to Palumbo 22-8 in their Public League season opener at the South Philadelphia SuperSite at 10th and Bigler Streets. Samuel Fels took an early touchdown lead on a quarterback run from the 1-yard line. The 2pt conversion was good. (3 photos) Palumbo tied the game on a kickoff return on […]