PA Football News Archives
September 2022
Kotsko’s View: Wyoming Valley Conference Mid-Season Report
September 29, 2022 | John Kotsko
We are officially at the midway point of the 2022 High School Football regular season. In this article, I’ll be talking about all 14 WVC teams and where they are at in the District 2 Standings. With all that being said, here are the teams and we’ll also talk about the Week 6 games. Williamsport: […]
Nanticoke runs past Lake-Lehman
September 24, 2022 | John Kotsko
The Trojan offense took a hit as they were without star running back Zach Fox. Nanticoke looked to several players to step up to fill his role. Junior RB Mykal Julian answered the call as he rushed for 164 yards and three touchdowns. The Trojans defense only gave up four first downs as they defeated […]
Defense Propels Scranton Prep past Delaware Valley 20-13
September 24, 2022 | PFN Staff
After last week’s 21-9 loss to crosstown rival Scranton, the Cavilers knew they would need a boost this week, and they got that boost from sophomore quarterback Louis Paris and junior defensive back Andrew Summa. Paris ran for 118 yards and 2 touchdowns, and Andrew Summa picked off 3 passes to lead the Cavilers to […]
Berwick Falls short in the 4th, loses to Wilkes barre 35-21
September 24, 2022 | Mason Eddinger
After back-to-back wins, the Berwick Bulldogs had dug out of a 0-2 start to get to .500 at 2-2. Their goal this week, finally get a winning record, that did not come to fruition. This is the 3rd meeting all time between Berwick and Wilkes-Barre, and for the first time in the short history Wilkes-Barre […]
Kotsko’s View: Winds of Change in the Wyoming Valley Conference
September 22, 2022 | John Kotsko
We have hit the fifth week of the 2022 High School Football season!!! According to the forecast I’ve seen, we are highs in the upper 50s. Although it does bode well for my collection of hoodies, it does mean this will be the coldest it will be so far this season. Might not be saying […]
Schuylkill-Colonial Preview and Predictions for Week-5 !
September 20, 2022 | Daniel Reed
North Schuylkill Spartans(3-1) at Northern Lehigh Bulldogs(4-0) Last Meeting: Spartans won 56 to 42(2021) Streak: North Schuylkill has won (1) Key Player(s) to Watch: North Schuylkill – Jared Tanari(RB/OLB), Steven Davis Jr.(DE/T) Northern Lehigh – Austin Smyth(TE/DE), John Abidelli(CB/RB) Preview: Last time the Bulldogs defeated the Spartans was back in 2011 when Northern Lehigh won […]
Hazleton Uses Big Plays Defensively To Stop Wilkes-Barre 20-7.
September 17, 2022 | PFN Staff
Hazleton Area head coach Dennis Buchman said ”our defense was absolutely phenomenal” and that statement is as accurate as it gets, The Cougars made big defensive plays in the fourth quarter and held Wilkes Barre to just 7 points and 125 rushing yards. The Cougars would get on the board on their opening drive following […]
Wyoming Area gets past Nanticoke
September 17, 2022 | John Kotsko
After a 1-2 start to the season, Wyoming Area was looking for a big win. Aaron Crossley scored three touchdowns and the Warriors defense forced two turnovers, returning a fumble for a score as they took the victory on the road. Wyoming Area Head coach Randy Spencer on the win tonight. “This victory is definitely […]
Berwick gets back to even with win over Williamsport
September 17, 2022 | Mason Eddinger
The Berwick Bulldogs took care of business to get back to .500, as they took down the Williamsport Millionaires handily. Both teams came in at 1-2, one would leave the game even, the other in the rabbit hole. (no pun intended) Berwick got off to a hot start as Drey Wilk took 2 quick […]
Kotsko’s View: On the right track in the WVC
September 15, 2022 | John Kotsko
We have hit the fourth week of the High School football season. The first three weeks are always the most interesting time. You get an idea of who the contenders are and what games can be big indicators of a team’s success. Teams can still right their path despite a 1-2 or 0-3 record. Alot […]
Berwick first win comes at Abington Heights
September 11, 2022 | Billy Splain
Carla Wolfinger Gallery here The Dawgs had high hopes coming into the 2022 season, but an 0-2 start wasn’t something they wanted to see. In week one they had Southern Columbia on the ropes but couldn’t close the deal, then they gave up a late score to Valley View for their second loss. […]
Western Wayne Wallops Old Forge 35-7
September 10, 2022 | PFN Staff
Western Wayne Quarterback Frankie Leyshon said to star wide receiver Sean Owens “it’s not over” yet after their second score of the game, From there on out the Wildcats dominated Old Forge en route to a 35-7 win. Western Wayne’s defense held the Blue Devils scoreless for three quarters, the last time a did that […]
Hazleton Area Stifles North Pocono
September 10, 2022 | John Kotsko
The Hazleton Area Cougars defense forced an outstanding three and outs tonight and four first downs total. The Cougars used a balanced attack and an amazing defense to topple the North Pocono Trojans 51-7 at Harman-Geist Stadium. “We talked about how excited we were able to have a chance to protect the den. Being able […]
Kotsko’s View: Home debuts and Big games loom in the WVC
September 9, 2022 | John Kotsko
After a dry summer, was anyone hoping that we could end up with a few more dry days? Well, after three straight days of rain, we are finally getting a break and just in time as we head into this Friday with some interesting matchups. Wilkes-Barre Area opens up their new stadium on Friday night. […]
Harrisburg v Del Val in Photos
September 4, 2022 | Billy Splain
Cougars 33 Del Val 3 Find many more photos from our friend at RW Photgraphy. He’s for hire, send hi a note!!
Dallas’s balanced attack propels them to win over Crestwood
September 3, 2022 | John Kotsko
When Mountaineers’ sophomore quarterback Brady Zapoticky started the game with an incompletion and an interception, it looked like a long game for him. However, he wasn’t fazed. Instead, in the second quarter, he threw two touchdown passes and Parker Bolesta added three rushing touchdowns in route to a 35-14 home victory over Crestwood. Dallas Head […]
Valley View survives against Berwick
September 3, 2022 | Mason Eddinger
After a well fought loss to Southern Columbia, the Berwick Bulldawgs looked to rebound against Valley View. After a back and forth battle, in the end the Cougars pulled out a close one. The second of two tough matchups out the gate for Berwick was against the District Champion Valley View Cougars. Coming into this […]
Valley View Does It Again-Cougars rally late in the fourth quarter to stun Berwick.
September 3, 2022 | PFN Staff
For Berwick, it was another disappointing trip to John F Henze’s veteran’s memorial stadium in Blakley. The Bulldogs once again led going into the fourth quarter before watching their lead vanish. The Cougars would get their only score of the first half on a fake punt from the 50-yard line. Running-back Jalliw Ferrer took the […]
Kotsko’s View: Big Performances and upsets in the WVC this past week
September 1, 2022 | John Kotsko
Week 1 of the 2022 season is now in the books and it is now onward to Week number two!!! Most say the biggest adjustments are from Week one to week two. There was one really big upset in the WVC as Crestwood knocked off Valley View at home after losing both of their matchups […]
PFN & The Funding Zone Presents: The STATE of PA Football! Live from Forge Pub & Eatery in Berwick! Tuesday, Aug 29 6-8pm
August 29, 2022 | Billy Splain
It’s another round of The State of PA Football! This time we’re in Berwick and we’ll be bringing some Dawgs to the table along with Head Coach Mike Bennett! We’ll also have Carl Majer and the Northwest Rangers along with Central Columbia Head Coach EJ Smith and a few Blue Jays! Join Billy Splain, Brian […]
Susquehanna starts strong in victory over Holy Redeemer
August 28, 2022 | John Kotsko
The Sabers started the scoring with a punt return and then scored on their first two possessions of the season and didn’t look back from there as Susquehanna got past Holy Redeemer 43-12 at King’s College. After the Sabers forced a punt, JJ Rosa received the punt and returned it 66 yards for […]
Tigers Came Storming Back Despite Major Injury
August 27, 2022 | Dave Fegley
Lightning strike allowed Tigers to regroup in win It was just week one of the high school football season, but Friday night’s game in Berwick featured just about everything that could possibly happen in a season. On the scoreboard, Southern erased a halftime deficit to defeat Berwick 42-27. From a roster standpoint, the Tigers appear […]
Tigers flex muscles in 2nd half, beat Dawgs
August 27, 2022 | Mason Eddinger
Even though the hometown Bulldawgs came up short, it was nothing short of an unforgettable night at historic Crispin Field. Berwick Brings Down Braedon Wisloski Berwick up 14-0 @PaFootballNews pic.twitter.com/gebgxl8ttv — Mason Eddinger (@Mason_PFN) August 26, 2022 Under new Head Coach Mike Bennett, the Dawgs had high hopes entering a daunting task against […]
Lakeland Pummels Scranton Prep 41-14
August 27, 2022 | PFN Staff
” I’m kinda speechless,” said Lakeland quarterback Dominico Spataro. For Scranton Prep an interception, a fumble, a muffed kickoff, and the emotions of playing without star running back London Montgomery were too much to overcome. The Chiefs wasted no time scoring. On the Chief’s opening drive, they used an unfamiliar ground attack to get the […]
Hazleton Area rolls in second half to defeat Pittston Area
August 27, 2022 | John Kotsko
In the first quarter, it looked like Pittston Area and Hazleton Area were evenly matched as we headed to halftime. However, a close game at half turned into a 47-15 Hazleton Area victory at Pittston Area as the Cougars’ running attack proved to be the difference. “We feel like we can use some of our […]
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