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September 2021

 

Camp Hill defense holds strong and notches 3 scores at home against a young Biglerville roster @PaFootballNews @camphillfb @cannerathletics

September 4, 2021  |  

After a 20 to 14 win against Fairfield last week, Camp Hill’s defense set the tone early, forcing several turnovers both on downs and via fumble. Junior quarterback Seth Lady started the offensive attack for Biglerville with a pass to Caden Althoff, but ultimately led to a 3-and-out on their first drive. Camp Hill also […]

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Mechanicsburg Beats Elizabethtown in OT, 14-7 @EASDAthletics @GoMechanicsburg

September 4, 2021  |  

The Mechanicsburg Wildcats overcame mistakes and an athletic Elizabethtown defense to win in OT, 14-7.  Junior QB Seth Brubaker dove across the goal line from the 2-yd line, sealing the victory for Mechanicsburg. After Elizabethtown scored on its first possession, on a beautiful 31-yd touchdown pass from Elizabethtown QB Jeff Rudy to WR Braden Cummings, […]

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Donegal survives Columbia’s early punch to earn their first victory of the season @godonegalsports @BudKyle1

September 4, 2021  |  

In a Section 3 vs Section 4 battle the Donegal Indians (1-1) overcame a 12-0 deficit to earn a 28-18 victory. “We came out a little flat, but from the second quarter on we responded really well” Head Coach Chad Rinsberg said. Columbia struck early when Freshman Receiver Dominic Diaz-Ellis recovered a fumble in the […]

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Manheim Central vs. Hempfield Photo Gallery 9.3.2021 @BaronSports717 @HSDSportsScores @Baron__Nation @HempfieldFB

September 4, 2021  |  

Manheim Central vs. Hempfield: Final 14-0 Manheim Touchdowns by #86 Kahlen Watt and #3 Judd Novak

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Manheim Central powers past Hempfield with a 14-0 Victory @HempfieldFB @CoachHahnMCFB

September 4, 2021  |  

    The Manheim Central football team powered past Hempfield Friday night with a 14-0 win. Behind a punishing defense that harassed Hempfield all night. Central was able to shut out the visiting team behind a dominating defensive performance. On offense, Central did not do a lot but was able to control the line of […]

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Downingtown East doubles up on State College @DTownFball @statehighfball (Gallery)

September 4, 2021  |  

The State College Student section packed the new stadium for the first time (Pic Mark Helbly) State College waited a long time for this. They’re newly remodeled Memorial Stadium was ready to accept their fans in a new way last year, but as we all know the covid pandemic put a halt to most places […]

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Ethan Dorrell’s 4 TD’s lead Cedar Cliff to last minute win over Cocalico @CedarCliff_AD @CocalicoSports @CocalicoFball

September 3, 2021  |  

Cedar Cliff quarterback Ethan Dorrell threw for 237 yard and three scores and scampered 39 yards for another, leading the Colts to a 33-27, last minute win over Cocalico. But it was his play in the fourth quarter that was the deciding factor. “We knew and we talked to the kids all week about how […]

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Coach Weider’s @Go_Rout Coaches Notebook: McCaskey breaks a long streak and much more from week 1 in the LL

August 30, 2021  |  

  J.P. McCaskey breaks through with a win after losing 26 straight games. A 27-20 win over ReadingOn Saturday interim head coach Ben Thompson started his career with a win. Starting 1-0 is a great feeling for those players, coaches, and for interim head coach Ben Thompson. I sat down with Thompson for a few […]

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Harrisburg Comes Back to Win Western PA Showcase All-Timer @HBGCougar_FBall

August 29, 2021  |  

In 2020, fans across the state were limited to watching players play in empty stadiums on single cam live streams. In 2021, the Harrisburg Cougars, sparked by their passionate fanbase behind them who drove 3 and a half hours to even be in attendance, led a furious comeback against the defending undefeated 5A champions.  “It […]

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Singleton had 5 TDs for Mifflin in a win over York High

August 28, 2021  |  

Governor Mifflin ranked number 2 in the state by the pafootballnews.com state rankings had to wait an extra day to play the York High Bearcats, but they did not disappoint in a victory Saturday night at Smalls Field. After being rained out on Friday night Governor Mifflin took care of business with a commanding 55-6 […]

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LaSalle College Explorers Shut Out Crusaders For Week 0 Win @LaSalle_Sports @StevieD23468449

August 28, 2021  |  

The 2021 Pennsylvania high school football season officially kicked off last night and in Harrisburg, it was a night to remember for the LaSalle Explorers. Sophomore running back Stevie Davis led the Explorers to a 21-0 victory over the Bishop McDevitt Crusaders with a game to remember. Davis rushed for 97 yards on 10 attempts […]

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Carlisle Capitalizes on Big Plays, Turnovers @CAHerd_Football @GoMechanicsburg

August 28, 2021  |  

    The Carlisle Thundering Herd came into Mechanicsburg riding a six-game winning streak.  A streak the Wildcats were determined to break.  But capitalizing on big plays and turnovers, Carlisle returned home with their seventh straight victory. The Herd behind junior quarterback Louis Shank (6/9 104yds, 3 TDs) converted on two of three Mechanicsburg interceptions […]

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Cedar Cliff out lasts Red Lion 56-35

August 28, 2021  |  

Red Lion, PA- Cedar Cliff and Red Lion played a back and forth game where neither defense could stop the other offense. It was truly a shoot-out between both teams. Red Lion scored 5 rushing touchdowns by 3 different players. While Cedar Cliff QB Ethan Dorrell ran for a touchdown and threw three touchdown passes […]

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2021 PFN Team Preview: The Steelton-Highspire Rollers @ErbyAlex @SteeltonRoller @AndrewErby @AndrewErby

August 26, 2021  |  

Steelton-Highspire Rollers Head Coach Andrew Erby PIAA District 3 – Class A League: Mid-Penn Conference – Capital Stadium: War Memorial Veterans Field @SteeltonRoller PFN Rank: #2 Assistant Coaches Tony Fillmore, Brett Clea, Shawn Evans, Steven Pryor, Chris Lamon, Chuck Lamon, Carl Johnson 2020 Season Record 10-0 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21   vs. Donegal (SCR) War […]

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2021 PFN Team Preview: The Bishop McDevitt Crusaders @Mario__Easterly @McD_Football_ @CoachWeachter

August 26, 2021  |  

Bishop McDevitt Crusaders PFN Page Head Coach Jeff Weachter PIAA District 3 – Class AAAA League: Mid-Penn Conference – Colonial @McD_Football_ PFN Ranking: #2 Assistant Coaches  Dave Weachter, Ron Rose, Dick Shiner, Jake Minnich, Jonnie Hicks, Winston Horshaw, Shannon Bellamy, Braden Weachter, Tommy Mealy, Ryan Mackes, Danny Lansanah, Nate Monroe, Alex Marsico 2020 Season Record […]

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2021 PFN Team Preview: The Governor Mifflin Mustangs @NateGoodman52 @GMSDAthletics @Nichola14110718 @treyrock8

August 26, 2021  |  

Governor Mifflin Mustangs PFN Page Head Coach Jeff Lang PIAA District 3 – Class AAAAA League: Berks Inter-County League 1 @GMSDAthletics PFN Ranking #2 Assistant Coaches  Mike Vecchio, Doc Vecchio, Jantzen Linn, Nick Morrissey, Gary Mitzel, Chris Klueswitz, Brandon Orndorff, Mick Morrissey, Mick Vecchio 2020 Season Record 8-1 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 […]

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2021 PFN Team Preview: The Central York Panthers @Carterglassmyer @centralyorkFB @beauprib

August 25, 2021  |  

Central York Panthers PFN Page Head Coach Gerry Yonchiuk PIAA District 3 – Class AAAAAA League: York-Adams League 1 @centralyorkFB PFN Ranking: #4 Assistant Coaches Mike Cesarano, Shane Breon, John Tuttle, Adam Ogle, Rees Judge 2020 Season Record 10-1 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21   vs. Lower Dauphin (SCR) 1:00 pm 08-27   @ Exeter Township (0-0) 7:00 pm […]

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2021 PFN Player Profile: Kyle Yeager – Central Dauphin @Kyle54yeager @CDAthletics @CDRamsFootball

August 25, 2021  |  

Kyle Yeager  Central Dauphin High School  Class of 2022 RT/DT Ht: 6’4 Wt: 285  Other sports: Basketball and track  Awards: Mid Penn All-Star Twitter: @Kyle54yeager Why do you play football?  I play football for the thrill of being able to physically abuse someone through a game and not get in trouble for it. What has […]

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2021 PFN Player Profile: Owen Sensenig – Manheim Central @SensenigOwen @CoachHahnMCFB @BaronSports717

August 24, 2021  |  

Owen sensenig Manheim Central Class Of 2022 Wide receiver and corner Jersey # 8 HT/WT 5’10 166 Lead the LL league in touchdowns receptions with 11 5A all-state wide receiver Twitter @SensenigOwen Why do you play football? I enjoy the competition and working as a team Who is your favorite sports star and why? I […]

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2021 PFN Player Profile: Walker Martin – Garden Spot @WalkerMartin141 @GardenSpotFBal1

August 24, 2021  |  

Walker Martin Garden Spot High School Class Of 2022 Kicker Jersey # 14 HT/WT 5’8/175 2020 season: PAT- 15/16, FG- 3/4- 46, 32, 29 yards, Touchbacks- 12 of 24 2020 season: LL League first team all star kicker and first team all academic Hudl video link * Twitter @WalkerMartin141 Why do you play football? I […]

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2021 PFN Player Profile: Marcus Quaker – West Perry @Marcus_Quaker @WPVarsityFB @athletics_wpsd

August 24, 2021  |  

Marcus Quaker West Perry Class Of 2024 Quarterback/ Defensive Back Jersey # 13 HT/WT 5’10 150 570 passing yards in just 4 starts Other sports   Track and basketball Was the track team mvp Twitter @Marcus_Quaker Why do you play football? I play football simply because I love the sport Who is your favorite sports star […]

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Coach Weider’s @Go_Rout Coaches Notebook: Coaching News and top 5 Matches in the LL

August 23, 2021  |  

Ben Thompson takes over at J.P. McCaskey High School Ben Thompson has taken over as interim head coach for the J.P. McCaskey football team this year. Previous head coach Sam London stepped down to take a college job. Thompson on the transition “The transition has been great. One of the things Coach London always preached […]

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2021 PFN Team Preview: The Wyomissing Area Spartans @T_Grabowski_22 @WyoFootball @CoachSteveONeil @WFASpartans

August 23, 2021  |  

Wyomissing Area Spartans PFN Page Head Coach Bob Wolfrum PIAA District 3 – Class AAA League: Berks Inter-County League 2 2020 Season Record 9-1 league and district champs, and state runner up Assistant Coaches  Frank Ferrandino, Tom Baldwin, Al Silveri, Corbett Babb, Steve Brunner, Chris Blickley, Steve O’Neil, Andy Siggins, Jim Delp, Jack Paris, Dave […]

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PFN/Linglestown Gazette Sports 2021 Season Rollout Coaches Cookout Photo Gallery

August 23, 2021  |  

This past Saturday at Hero’s Grove in Harrisburg, Joe Gilloway of Linglestown Gazette Sports and Billy Splain, owner of PAFootballnews.com, welcomed coaches and other prominent figures involved with high school football from around the state to enjoy some great food, play some “cornhole” and talk about the upcoming season. Neil Renaldi captured the day in […]

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2021 PFN Player Profile: Judd Novak – Manheim Central @Juddnovak @ManheimCentral @CoachHahnMCFB

August 23, 2021  |  

Judd Novak Manheim Central Class Of 2022 QB 64 carries, 73 yards, 1.1 average, 3 TD’s, 97-179 for 1,580 yards, 21 TD’s Jersey # 3 HT/WT 6’0 and 165 Other sports   Basketball 2nd team all eastern PA https://www.hudl.com/v/2Ebikg Twitter @Juddnovak Coaches Comments:  Judd is a student of the game.  He has natural leadership skills that […]

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