PA Football News Archives
September 2018
Tigers Take Over Silver Bowl
September 1, 2018 | Dave Fegley
Hollenbach set records in the win By: Dave Fegley (9-1-18) Mount Carmel Area had to feel like they were in a pretty good position late in the second quarter on their home field. With under three minutes left in the half, they were trailing the state’s top-ranked team by a slim margin of 7-0, and […]
Canton slow start revs up in second half to take down Montgomery
September 1, 2018 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/
By CHRIS MASSE cmasse@sungazette.com MONTGOMERY, PA Four consecutive penalties pushed Canton back 20 yards. The Warriors faced a 2nd-and-30 as it protected a tenuous eight-point, third-quarter lead. Four plays later, Canton converted a 4th-and-9. Three plays after that it scored a touchdown. Whatever the situation, Canton always had an answer throughout the second half as […]
Ward’s late touchdown catch stuns Towanda
August 26, 2018 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/
CANTON–Uriah Baillie twice hobbled off the field, but each time he returned a play later. Michael Smithers injured his ankle early, but kept battling and never missed a defensive series. Pick a Canton player and one likely witnessed similar scenes unfolding. Towanda repeatedly knocked Canton down Saturday at Miller A. Moyer Field, but could […]
In 1st game back after injury, Potts helps lift Williamsport
August 26, 2018 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/
KAREN VIBERT-KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette Williamsport’s Treyson Potts runs with the ball against Central Mountain at Williamsport on Friday night. cmasse@sungazette.com http://www.sungazette.com/sports/ Treyson Potts spent the last year envisioning his high school football return. So did all those affiliated with the Williamsport football program. Turns out the actual return far surpassed any wonderful expectations Potts, teammates and coaches felt building […]
Defending State Champs Dominate
August 25, 2018 | Dave Fegley
Southern Columbia’s Gaige Garcia Leads Way By: Dave Fegley (8-25-18) The first offensive play of the season for Southern Columbia was a 15-yard reception by Julian Fleming. The junior receiving star didn’t do anything spectacular on the play, but when he was tackled the Bloomsburg crowd was cheering. Were the Panthers’ fans just getting their […]
Around the NTL
August 25, 2018 | Billy Splain
Wyalusing over Montrose The Wyalusing Rams scored 24 points in the second quarter on their way to a season-opening 52-6 win at Montrose. Shane Fuhrey started the game with a seven-yard run at 2:55 of the first quarter and the kick failed. In the second quarter at 8:18 Fuhrey scored on a three-yard run and […]
Bald Eagle thumps Troy on Jones record setting night @CoachJNagle
August 25, 2018 | Billy Splain
On a beautiful evening the Bald Eagle Area football team started it’s 2018 season off with a resounding 50-6 win over the visiting Trojans of Troy. Eagle quarterback Jaden Jones went 15-23 for 486 yards and 5td on the night, connecting with three different receivers who went over 100 yards. Gage McCenahan with 6 for […]
Hornets overcome slow start to roll past CV.
August 25, 2018 | Ed Weaver
Week one football games usually start out sloppy, and that was the case in the Hornets’ opener against Cowanesque Valley on Friday, August 24. “We have a lot of guys on the field for the first time and for some its really only their second year playing,” said head coach Matt Hildebrand after his 50th career win. […]
Southern Columbia – 2018 Team Preview
August 22, 2018 | Dave Fegley
By: Dave Fegley (8-22-18) The Tigers head into the 2018 season with a target on their back. A target that will be worn during the regular season and on into the playoffs based off of the program’s sustained success and tradition. Last season, Southern Columbia ran the table without any losses and defeated Wilmington 48-0 […]
Chris Masse presents the 4th Annual Sun-Gazette coverage area Top 50: #s 10-1
August 21, 2018 | Billy Splain
Treyson Potts has bulked up and is ready to lead the state for Williamsport Chris Masse’s 4th Annual Sun-Gazette coverage area Top 50, broken up in segments of ten. Today we present numbers 10-1: No. 10: Kyle Tomb, Jersey Shore: Area’s returning leading rusher had tremendous season & was true workhorse who never tired in […]
Chris Masse presents the 4th Annual Sun-Gazette coverage area Top 50: 20-11
August 7, 2018 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/
Pictured: Montgomery RB Hunter Budman (Sun Gazette photo) _Due to website maintenance, this list was delayed) Every Monday we will bring you Chris Masse’s 4th Annual Sun-Gazette coverage area Top 50, broken up in segments of ten. Today we present numbers 30-21: No. 20: Robert Brown, Wellsboro: an excellent 4-year starter who was one of […]
SCA QB Stone Hollenbach rolls into Tuscaloosa & rolls out a member of the Crimson Tide
August 2, 2018 | Billy Splain
He’s been to Hershey, twice. He’s got a title ring. He’s got a shot at another this year. He’s thrown for over 4,600 yards and 54 tds, and oh hey, he’s only thrown 11 interceptions in 400+ throws. He walked into Tuscaloosa Alabama with that resume, and walked away with a commitment to play football […]
NTL Football Media Day 2018
August 1, 2018 | Ed Weaver
Special thanks to our partners from homepagesports.com Teams from the Northern Tier League gathered at Shepard Hills Country Club in Waverly, New York on Tuesday, July 31 for the league’s 3nd annual Media Day press conference. Wiggle 100’s Shane Wilber hosted this year’s event and introduced each team. After the teams were introduced, all […]
Dave Fegley joins PAFootballNews.com, will provide coverage for SCA and surrounding area @DFegs9 @SoCoTigerSports
July 31, 2018 | Billy Splain
Dave is a 2009 graduate of Southern Columbia and currently teaches math in the district. Between his roles over the years as a player, announcer, writer, manager, and a fan, he has not missed a single Tigers football game since the conclusion of the 1997 season. Every Friday night, he broadcasts the games as a […]
Sites/Sounds/Videos and tidbits from District 4 Media Day
July 25, 2018 | Billy Splain
The District 4 Coaches Association held their annual Media Day event Tuesday at the Williamsport Country Club. Organizer Justin Van Fleet of Loyalsock does a great job with this event. Before the show started there was a lot of chatter about the equity meeting that was happening in State College. I heard things from “I […]
Chris Masse presents the 4th Annual Sun-Gazette coverage area Top 50: 30-21
July 23, 2018 | Billy Splain
Pictured: Wellsboro athlete Aidan Hauser is a weapon all over the field Every Monday we will bring you Chris Masse’s 4th Annual Sun-Gazette coverage area Top 50, broken up in segments of ten. Today we present numbers 30-21: No. 30: Aidan Hauser, Wellsboro: a serious big-play threat, Hauser can turn a short gain into a […]
PIAA Adopts new transfer rule to help curb imbalance in sports
July 18, 2018 | Billy Splain
Written by Greg Pickel, Pennlive STATE COLLEGE — The PIAA approved a new transfer rule on Wednesday that will force student-athletes who transfer in the 10th grade or later to sit out the next year’s postseason in their respective sport unless they can prove a hardship. A Board of Directors vote by a 26-2 count […]
Chris Masse presents the 4th Annual Sun-Gazette coverage area Top 50: 40-31
July 16, 2018 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/
Pictured: Canton QB Michael Smithers led his team in rushing in 2017 Every Monday we will bring you Chris Masse’s 4th Annual Sun-Gazette coverage area Top 50, broken up in segments of ten. Today we present numbers 40-31: No. 40: Ahmahd Keyes, Warrior Run: a dynamic play maker on both sides of the ball, Keyes […]
Chris Masse presents the 4th Annual Sun-Gazette coverage area Top 50: 50-41
July 9, 2018 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/
Pictured: Muncy’s Dylan Wilt intercepts a ball intended for South Williamsport’s Austin Nash during the game Friday at Muncy High School. KAREN VIBERT-KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette For the next four Mondays we will bring you Chris Masse’s 4th Annual Sun-Gazette coverage area Top 50, broken up in segments of ten. Today we present numbers 50-41: No. 50: Austin […]
WesternPAFootball.net has new owner, joins forces with PFN
July 1, 2018 | Billy Splain
Most of you know me or have seen me on a football field, at a conference, a clinic or anywhere else something involving high school football is happening. My name is Billy Splain and for many years I’ve been the person behind WesternPAFootball.net. I’m happy to announce that I am now the owner […]
Leiby leads D4 South past North, 63-20 video highlight reel
June 30, 2018 | Ed Weaver
5 first half touchdowns by Selinsgrove’s Logan Leiby paved the way for the District IV South All-Star team in a 63-20 rout of the District IV North All-Star team in Friday’s 28th annual game put on by the South Williamsport Lions Club at South Williamsport’s Rodney K. Morgans Stadium. 18 seconds into the game Leiby […]
The Ruby Review: District Playoffs Review, PIAA Playoffs Preview
November 26, 2015 | Joe Ruby
Hi everyone! Over the past fortnight, we’ve narrowed the herd down from 244 teams playing PIAA postseason football to 64 – 16 in each classification – still alive in the fight for a state championship. After briefly drawing attention to the fact that I went 34-2 in my D2/4/11 predictions over the last two weeks […]
The Ruby Review: Playoff Preview!
November 12, 2015 | Joe Ruby
All right, ladies and gents! The Ruby Review is back after a month-long hiatus, and ready to get you good and knowledgeable about the PIAA Football Playoffs! Among the four classes, there are 244 teams still alive for Championships, all the way from our four reigning champs (Bishop Guilfoyle, South Fayette, Archbishop Wood and St. […]
The Ruby Review: 2015 Mid-Season Mega-Post!!!
October 7, 2015 | Joe Ruby
As promised, ladies and gentlemen, here it is: the Mid-Season Mega-Post! This rather large entry in the Ruby Review features: Highlights from four games, plus A review of District 11’s unbeaten teams! So, let’s get down to it! West Scranton 20, North Pocono 6 Thursday, September 24th featured some surprise football, as the matchup between […]
The Ruby Review: Week 4!
October 1, 2015 | Joe Ruby
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s been a crazy week! You know how sometimes you take the snap, and turn to hand the ball off, but the running back’s on the wrong side, and your guard’s getting pushed back right into your face, so you have to spin, go the other way, and roll with whatever kind […]
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