District 3

November 2024

Lampeter-Strasburg erases first half deficit, advances to PIAA 4A title game

November 29, 2024 | Billy Splain

“Our backs were against the wall there for a while, they’re a really good football team. Our kids, they found a way” said a jubilant Lampeter-Strasburg head coach Victor Ridenour after the Pioneers engineered a 20-16 come from behind win to advance to the PIAA class 4A title game. The Pioneers scored first on a […]

TJ and Lampeter matchup looks like old school football

November 29, 2024 | Billy Splain

When the Jaguars and Pioneers face off today at Mansion Park in Altoona they should throw out all the fancy new gear, break out the old 1975 pads and neck collars, put on those old single bar facemasks and have at it. This game has that feel. Old school, ground it out and pound on […]

Bishop McDevitt vs Pine-Richland; PIAA Class 5A semi-final preview

November 28, 2024 | Blake Fuchs

Bishop McDevitt vs Pine-Richland PIAA Class 5A semi-final Friday, November 29, 7pm, Mansion Park, Altoona Who will earn “A trip to the Chap”? (Click pic for brackets) Pine-Richland enters Mansion Park as WPIAL champions for the third time in five years, defeating defending champion Peters Township, who last year lost in the PIAA championship game […]

Ironmen get second ever win in quarterfinal round

November 23, 2024 | Billy Splain

Pics via Gina Frisenda Danville has entered a territory that they’ve only traversed once before. They advanced to the state semi-final round with a chance to play for a state title. They’ve appeared in 5 piaa quarterfinals & were 1-4. Until today. Their only win was against Archbishop Carroll in 2020. Until today. That year […]

Harrisburg Captures District 3 6A Title – PHOTO GALLERY

November 23, 2024 | Andy Marchese

Harrisburg defeated Wilson, 48-14, on Saturday, November 22, 2024 at Don Thomas Stadium to win the PIAA District 3 6A Championship. See the Extended Gallery HERE.

Bishop McDevitt Overpowers Exeter, Four-peats as District 3 Champions

November 23, 2024 | Cody Brady

On a soggy night at Eastern Lebanon County High School, Bishop McDevitt and Exeter met for the first time ever. The #6 seed Crusaders dominated the #8 Eagles each and every way possible on their way to a 48-14 victory over Exeter and fourth consecutive district title. Many expected a high-scoring affair, and the Crusaders […]

Lampeter-Strasburg Survives To Stay Unbeaten, Wins Overtime Thriller over Wyomissing for first District 3 championship since 2020 !

November 23, 2024 | Daniel Reed

Lampeter-Strasburg survives scare, scores 10 unanswered points to win thriller in overtime 30 to 27 over the Wyomissing Spartans. Pioneers’ Dominic Brown scores the first points of the game with this 1 yard touchdown run. The Pioneers would get the ball to begin the game, a 7 play drive for 41 yards, capped off with […]

Austin Johnson shines again, Muncy wins first state Quarterfinal game ever

November 22, 2024 | Billy Splain

“This is the most state quarterfinals we’ve won, one.” That what Muncy head coach Sean Tetreault said when asked how many state playoffs games the Indians have won. Tonight at Cedar Cliff Muncy running back Austin Johnson rushed for 332 yards and four touchdowns and hauled in a TD pass to lead the Indians to […]

Wilson vs Harrisburg: District 3 6A Championship Showdown

November 21, 2024 | Dontrell Mitchell

FOR ALL THE DISTRICT 3 CLASS 6A MARBLES It’s Week 13, and both of these powerhouse teams are still going strong. The Wilson Bulldogs will face the Harrisburg Cougars for the District 3 6A Championship in a highly anticipated matchup. The game kicks off Saturday at 1 PM at Exeter High School. The legendary Doug […]

Wyomissing Advances to District III Championship With Decisive Victory – PHOTO GALLERY

November 17, 2024 | Andy Marchese

Wyomissing defeated West York, 35-7, on Saturday, November 16, 2024, to advance to the PIAA District 3 Championship. See the Extended Gallery HERE.

Delone Catholic Upends Belmont late to advance to the Quarterfinals

November 16, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

The late great sports writer for the Philadelphia News and founder/creator of the website TedSilary.com coined a famous local quote for Public League teams “Only in the Pub” for wild things that occurred before, during or after games. Today what was to be a 1pm kickoff turned into a 2:08 kickoff due to a referee […]

Wilson wins nail biter (photo gallery)

November 16, 2024 | Bill Snook

The Bulldogs held on for a 28-20 win over Central York and advanced to the District III Class 6A title game. Holding on to a 21-20 lead, Madyx Gruber converted a key fourth down play then Correll Akings scored on a 6 yard run with 2:24 left in the game.

Bermudian Springs Outlasts Trinity in District 3 Class 3A Championship

November 16, 2024 | Carter Weems

BOILING SPRINGS, PA – The crowds were roaring on Friday night at Ecker Field, where Bermudian Springs was able to survive Trinity and take home the district 3 class 3A championship for the first time in over 25 years. Bermudian Springs received to start the game, and they did not waste the opportunity. Lane Hubbard, […]

Jones-Davis runs wild ,Mcdevitt topples Mechanicsburg

November 16, 2024 | Quincy Piper

As the saying goes, defense wins championships. Fortunately enough for Bishop McDevitt, their defense was exceptional tonight as they downed Mechanicsburg on their home field, 26-14. The Crusaders came into the evening fresh off a dominant 42-7 victory over Conrad Weiser, and they didn’t miss a beat. Bishop McDevitt’s first drive was a statement, as […]

Quincy Swaim Runs Over Steelton-Highspire To Send Bedford To 2A Quarterfinals

November 15, 2024 | Baron Dionis

Quincy Swaim and the Bison defense took Bedford to the next round with a 24-15 victory over the Steelton-Highspire Steamrollers. Bedford will move on and take on the District 4 champions in the Troy Trojans. After a scoreless first quarter, Bedford got an interception from Chase Bauman and Swaim led the Bison down for a […]

Harrisburg downs Manheim Twp to advance

November 15, 2024 | Billy Splain

“We’ve been here before, we have more work to do”. That’s about as simple as it got for Harrisburg head coach Calvin Everett. His Cougars defeated Manheim Township 35-14 to advance to the PIAA District III Class 6A title game against Wilson next week. The win was convincing but it wasn’t easy. Harrisburg jumped out […]

Bedford vs Steelton-Highspire Preview: 2A State Playoffs

November 15, 2024 | Baron Dionis

We are getting deeper into the playoffs and a big matchup in 2A is set for 7 PM tonight between the Bedford Bison and Steelton-Highspire Steamrollers. This game will be played at a neutral site at Claysburg-Kimmel High School. Steelton-Highspire is looking to win their third straight state championship, this time at the 2A level. […]

Mcdevitt Vs Mechanicsburg… A D3 5A Semifinal preview

November 15, 2024 | Quincy Piper

Bishop McDevitt **5th ranked in 5A** 10-2 (7-2) Although not the statistical juggernaut his first three seasons had been, 2024 has been a successful year for the Crusaders and their Southeastern Conference-bound signal-caller Stone Saunders . With 39 touchdowns through the air so far, 13 of those have gone to his leading receiver, Dominic Diaz-Ellis, […]

Harrisburg rides big 2nd Quarter,42-6 over Dallastown

November 9, 2024 | Quincy Piper

— “At this point in the year, we have to earn next week; we have to earn the right to be together longer.” That was the message from the one the “Cougs” call ‘Coach Cal’ after their 42-6 throttling of Dallastown. The first quarter in this one was a bit of a feeling-out process. […]

Twin Valley Raiders Upset Susquehanna Township at home in 47-19 playoff win

November 9, 2024 | Nick Myers

The fifth-seeded Twin Valley Raiders have beaten the fourth-ranked Susquehanna Township Indians 47-19 in their first game of the postseason. This win was largely credited to Twin Valleys running game, as RBs Evan Johnson, and Drew Engle combined for five rushing touchdowns. Susquehanna Township, on the other hand, struggled with similar problems from previous weeks, […]

Trinity Shamrocks win OT thriller

November 8, 2024 | Billy Splain

Trinity didn’t get off to a good start in their District 3 class 3A semifinal game with Schuylkill Valley. But as they say, it isn’t how you start, it’s how you finish. The Shamrocks overcame two turnovers that led to scores along with several very untimely penalties to get a 20-17 overtime win and advance […]

PIAA District III Playoff Preview, round one

October 31, 2024 | Billy Splain

PIAA Class 1A District 3 Delone Catholic v York Catholic at Hanover High School Friday Nov 8, 7pm BYE WEEK PIAA Class 2A District 3 Upper Dauphin (5-5) @ Steelton-Highspire (8-2) – 7:00 pm Many doubted, yet here we are looking at the Rollers in a familiar, yet unfamiliar role. They’ve got 2 losses which […]

Hittin’ The Road With Travelin’ Matt – Week 9 (Wildcats, Indians & Pioneers)

October 28, 2024 | Matt Herring

Each week Travelin’ Matt traverses Pennsylvania attending the hottest high school football games and best matchups in the Commonwealth. Follow his exploits each week as he documents his journey from Week Zero to the Pennsylvania State Football Finals! Thursday, October 24 3A Western Wayne (8-1) vs. 2A Dunmore (4-5) Friday, October 25 4A […]

Lampeter-Strasburg 10-0 first time in program history

October 26, 2024 | Billy Splain

“When is it ever an easy game against them?” said a drenched Lampeter-Strasburg head coach Victor Ridenour after a gatorade bath his team gave him following a hard fought 20-7 win over Wyomissing at Bob Wolfrum Field on a beautiful sunny fall day. Last week against Twin Valley the points just seemed to pile up […]

Mifflin County closes out historic Mitchell Field era with win over Red Land (photo gallery)