District 12

June 2025

Conwell-Egan Athlete Abu Fofana will stay close to home at Villanova

June 19, 2025 | Anthony Franklin

Abu Fofana a 6-3 185 lb athlete stars at Philadelphia Catholic League Blue program Conwell-Egan. As a junior he helped spear their run to a PCL 3A title and District 12 3A title as well. Abu rushed for 110 yards, caught 9 passes for 116 yards and totaled 6 touchdowns via rushing, receiving & interception. […]

La Salle DB John-Patrick Oates latest Philly recruit to pledge to Temple

June 18, 2025 | Billy Splain

The Temple football program has been kinda silent in the Philly recruiting scene. Not any more. La Salle TE John-Patrick Oates joins a host of Philly kids who have pledged to play for the Owls. Oates passed up offers from the likes of Howard, ODU, Eastern Michigan, Georgetown, Towson, Morgan St, Richmond and Monmouth to […]

Lansdale Catholic DB Yeboa Cobbold Jr. accepts Akron offer. We asked him why!

June 16, 2025 | Billy Splain

Lansdale Catholic DB Yeboa Cobbold Jr. had one division 1 offer heading into the camp season. That was all he needed. He committed to the Akron Zips just 6 or 7 weeks later. “I chose to commit early because I didn’t want to go into my last season stressing over the process of picking the […]

Bonner Prendie DB Dylan Abram chooses to stay home pledging to Temple

June 12, 2025 | Anthony Franklin

At 6-0 160lbs Dylan Abram has showcased his talents at two powerhouse programs in the Philadelphia public and Catholic leagues often matching up with teams #1 receivers and shining in big moments. Today his hard work paid off as he has decided to stay home choosing hometown Temple University as his college choice over other […]

Former SJP QB drafted by hometown team

April 27, 2025 | Jason Napoli

Kyle McCord has been a name around the PA/Philadelphia area for a while dating back to his time at St. Joseph’s Prep. He was drafted in the sixth round at pick 181 by the Philadelphia Eagles. McCord played with Eagles Jeremiah Trotter Jr when they were both at the Prep. When playing for the Hawks, […]

Former Philly Area All-Stars Look Forward to Draft Weekend

April 24, 2025 | Anthony Franklin

The 2025 NFL Draft will take place Thursday night through Saturday evening. Over the course of those 3 days there are quite a fee players from Philadelphia and Delaware county who will hear their name called or sign contracts with teams after the draft concludes. Leading the way will be Penn State edge rusher Abdul […]

PA’s Top 2026 QB Picks Mizzou

April 18, 2025 | Mike Livingston

La Salle College High School junior quarterback Gavin Sidwar has officially committed to the University of Missouri, PaFootballNews learned Via Hayes Fawcett Friday afternoon. The 6-foot-3 190 pounder is ranked the 11th best player in PA (Via. 247Sports) in the class of 2026, and the second best quarterback behind only Penn State commit Peyton Falzone […]

Another @Go_Rout coaching job: Harry S. Truman

March 26, 2025 | Billy Splain

Truman has the following coaching positions available: Oline, WR and Dline. Interested candidates should email HC Frank McArdle at frank.mcardle@bristoltwpsd.org

District 12 represented well on the 2025 Big 33 Pennsylvania roster

February 14, 2025 | Anthony Franklin

The PSFCA released the 2025 Big 33 Pennsylvania team today and District 12 is very well represented throughout both the Philadelphia Public & Catholic Leagues. PIAA 6A champions St. Joes Prep has 2 players selected to play in the prestigious game led by OL Khalil Stewart (Syracuse) and S Ryan McDonald (Sacred Heart). Other District […]

Carroll chooses Honick as new Head Coach

January 13, 2025 | Mike Livingston

RADNOR — The Archbishop Carroll Football team has found their man. The Patriots have elected to hire Stephen Honick ‘17 as the ninth head coach in school history and fourth since the retiring of legendary head man Dan Bielli back in 2010. Honick, statistically one of the best quarterbacks in program history, played for the […]

District 12 is well represented on the PFN Coaches All-State Teams

January 9, 2025 | Anthony Franklin

The 2024 football season has concluded and coaches across the state submitted their nominations for the PFN coaches all-state teams. District 12 and the Inter-Ac also known as the Philly City Leagues are very well represented throughout 3 of the 6 classifications. In the 4A classification Bonner Prendie the state champs placed 5players on the […]

Best High School Plays I Saw In 2024

December 30, 2024 | John Kotsko

PIAA “State Experience” Vlog Episode 3

December 28, 2024 | EJ Samuel

States weekend was a blast, and we figured we would bring you along to experience it with us! Our very own EJ Samuel (D2) takes you along with us the entire weekend to see what the it entails in a “vlog” style. In this episode of the “States Experience” it was the final day of […]

PIAA “states Experience” Vlog Episode 2

December 28, 2024 | EJ Samuel

PIAA “States Experience” Vlog Episode 1

December 28, 2024 | EJ Samuel

Roman Catholic earns 5 PA Writers All State 5A Selections

December 28, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

After a historical season in which Roman Catholic won the Catholic League 5A title, their first District 12 title and advanced to their first state title game in program history. Head coach Rick Prete led Roman to a 11-5 record where they fell just short in overtime to Bishop McDevitt High School in the championship […]

Year One: Through the Lens of Ryan Scipio

December 15, 2024 | Ryan Scipio

Year One with PA Football News My first year has been an incredible journey! From feeling overwhelmed during my first game to confidently seizing every opportunity and having fun, I’ve grown immensely. In the 2024 High School Football season, I covered an impressive 33 games. This experience allowed me to connect with a diverse range […]

Central Catholic St. Joseph’s Prep Game Highlight Reel

December 8, 2024 | Shane Lux

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St Joseph’s Preps Grounds and Pounds It’s Way to Three Peat

December 8, 2024 | Willie McGonigle

MECHANICSBURG When you have been as successful as the St Joseph Prep Hawks have been you tend to know what helps you find success. Stellar offensive line play is the one constant for the Hawks during their latest dynasty. Saturday night was no difference behind the offensive line consisting of Sean Molley, Kahaul Stewart, Jake […]

6A Championship: St. Joseph’s Prep defeats Pittsburgh Central Catholic 35-6 (Photo Gallery)

December 8, 2024 | Ryan Scipio

St. Joseph’s Prep defeats Pittsburgh Central Catholic 35-6 FULL ARTICLE HERE Highlight Reel https://x.com/ScipScip

Bishop McDevitt Roman Catholic Game Highlight Reel

December 7, 2024 | Shane Lux

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Roman Catholic Loses Heartbreaker to Bishop McDevitt in Overtime 34-31

December 7, 2024 | Phil Myers

The Roman Catholic Cahillites battled back from a 21-3 deficit early in the third quarter to eventually take a 31-28 lead on a pick six half way through the fourth quarter only to lose the game in overtime on an apparent tipped field goal that just made it over the crossbar by inches. It was […]

5A Championship: Bishop McDevitt Defeats Roman Catholic 34-31 OT (Photo Gallery)

December 7, 2024 | Ryan Scipio

Bishop McDevitt Defeats Roman Catholic 34-31 OT (Photo Gallery) An exciting game tonight that wanted some extra time to be decided! In the end Bishop McDevitt Kicker Aiden Grella kicked a 22-yard field goal in the first OT after a missed kick by Roman Catholic to win the Championship! FULL ARTICLE HERE https://x.com/ScipScip

2024 Class 6A Title Game Preview: St. Joseph’s Prep

December 6, 2024 | Noah Stomsky

St. Joseph’s Prep v Pittsburgh Central Catholic PIAA Class 6A Title Game Saturday, 7pm St. Joseph’s Prep Hawks PIAA District 12 – Class AAAAAA League: Philadelphia Catholic League Red Division Head Coach: Tim Roken Season Overview: Since the PIAA created the 6A Class in 2016, St. Joe’s Prep has played in every championship game. Dropping […]