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September 2021

 

Windber over Conemaugh Valley!

August 28, 2021  |  

Ramblers cage BlueJays in a hot one! @CVBlueJays @WindberFootball Saturday August 28, 2021 By Gregory Ricupero Last Meeting 10/5/19 Windber 48;@ Conemaugh Valley 0 In a WestPac opener the Windber Ramblers controlled the line of scrimmage and rolled to an easy 44-0 victory over the host Conemaugh Valley BlueJays. CV had the ball all but […]

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Central Dragons dominate in offensive explosion against Chestnut Ridge Lions @CentralDragonFB @CRLionsFootball

August 28, 2021  |  

While prior to the game many were worried about delays due to weather, the game between Central and Chestnut Ridge Started on time. Both teams were sure to not disappoint fans with this offensive battle. With conditions wet and soon to be foggy, players took the field for kickoff at 7:00 pm for the teams […]

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District VI Preview @rhsfootball @bedfordfootball @CH_Highlanders @WindberFootball @Heritage_Confer

August 23, 2021  |  

PFN owner Billy Splain talks to players at Heritage/Westpac media day District V/VI Preview-A New Year! Heritage Conference Teams on the Move! The new high school football season is about to start with multiple league changes and a new school. The Heritage Conference is still at nine schools. Cambria Heights joined the conference to replace […]

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2021 PFN Team Preview: The Bedford Bisons @bedfordfootball @MercurySwaim

August 22, 2021  |  

Bedford Bisons PFN Page Head Coach Kevin Steele PIAA District 5 – Class AAA League: Laurel Highlands League Stadium: Bison Stadium @bedfordfootball Assistant Coaches Sam Carroll, Wes Swaim, Adam Arnold, Jake Welty, Jesse Topper, Rick Van Dine 2020 Season Record 11-1 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21   @ Bishop McCort (SCR) 10:00 am 08-27   @ Central Cambria (0-0) […]

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2021 PFN Team Preview: The Windber Ramblers @windberfootball @ramblercoach

August 20, 2021  |  

Windber Ramblers PFN Page Head Coach Matt Grohal PIAA District 5 – Class AA League: Western PA Athletic Conference Stadium: Windber Stadium @windberfootball @ramblercoach Assistant Coaches Frank Tallyen, Tom Blanchetti, Mike Phillips, Dale Tomlinson, Matt Waite, CW Beckley 2020 Season Record 7-2 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21   vs. Homer-Center (SCR) Windber Stadium 10:00 am 08-28 […]

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2021 PFN Team Preview: The Northern Bedford Panthers @NBPantherFBall

August 19, 2021  |  

Northern Bedford Panthers PFN Page Head Coach Garry Black PIAA District 5 – Class A League: Inter-County League Stadium: Panther Community Stadium @NBPantherFBall Assistant Coaches  Kevin Gable, Ryan Cherry, Rob Reed, Mike Wiand, Larry Corle 2020 Season Record 7-2 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21   @ Moshannon Valley (SCR) 10:00 am 08-21   @ Purchase Line (SCR) Moshannon Valley […]

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2021 PFN Team Preview: The Berlin-BrothersValley Mountaineers @FootballBerlin @ryanblubaugh2

August 11, 2021  |  

Berlin-BrothersValley Mountaineers Head Coach Doug Paul PIAA District 5 – Class AA League: Western PA Athletic Conference Stadium: Snyder Sports Complex @FootballBerlin Assistant Coaches Joe Shubik, Scott Ressler, Dante Paul, Braden Fochtman, Bob Bowers, Sam Dively 2020 Season Record 8-1 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21   vs. Ligonier Valley (SCR) Snyder Sports Complex 10:00 am 08-27   @ Meyersdale (0-0) […]

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2021 PFN Team Preview: The Everett Area Warriors @AkersMalex @DaveLightner3 @EverettWarrior

August 7, 2021  |  

Everett Area Warriors PFN Page Head Coach Dave Lightner PIAA District 5 – Class AA League: Inter-County League Stadium: Everett HS Athletic Field @EverettWarrior Assistant Coaches  Bill Imler, Sean Billings, Josh Krupa, Mitchell Crooks, Mike Crooks, Cole Over, Logan Lemmin, Todd Akers 2020 Season Record 0-6 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21   @ Meyersdale (SCR) Meyersdale […]

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2021 PFN Player Profile: Nathan Grohal – Windber @ngrohal @WindberFootball @ramblercoach

August 1, 2021  |  

Nathan Grohal  Windber High School  Class of 2022  C/NG  Ht: 5’10 Wt: 240  Awards: First-team All-Area and first-team Somerset County.  Twitter: @ngrohal Why do you play football?  I play football because I have been around it my whole life and my dad is my coach. I love the game and just love having memories that […]

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2021 PFN Player Profile: Mercury Swaim – Bedford @MercurySwaim @bedfordfootball

July 28, 2021  |  

Mercury Swaim  Bedford High School  Class of 2022  S/LB/QB/RB  Ht: 6’0 Wt: 192 Other sports: Basketball and baseball  Awards: 2020 All-State, Tribune-Democrat player of the year, and Bedford Gazette offensive player of the year.  2020 stats: 97-168 passing with 1,587 yards and 18 touchdowns along with 127 carries for 1,141 and 18 more touchdowns.  Twitter: […]

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2021 PFN Player Profile: Kyle Robertson-Meyersdale Red Raiders @Krobertson2022 @CoachRDonaldson @MdaleFootball

July 27, 2021  |  

Kyle Robertson Meyersdale Red Raiders Class of: 2022 GPA: 3.0 Position(s): HB, DE, LB Ht: 6’3 – Wt: 195 Awards: N/A Other Sports: Wrestling 2020, or Career Stats: N/A Twitter: @Krobertson2022 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What is the best part about playing football? The feeling you get after winning a game, but especially the ones that come down to […]

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Big Men Winners

Richland 7 on 7 & Big Man Challenge! @rhsfootball @bedfordfootball @LatrobeFootball

July 25, 2021  |  

Bison have a big day! Richland’s 7 on 7 and Big Man Challenge Saturday July 25, 2021 By Greg Ricupero It was a beautiful day yesterday in Richland for some football. Fifteen schools participated in Richland’s 7 on 7 tournament (Richland had 2 teams for a total of 16). The Bedford Bison last years Laurel […]

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2021 PFN Player Profile: Brady Fritz-Meyersdale Red Raiders @brady84758371 @CoachRDonaldson @MdaleFootball

July 16, 2021  |  

Brady Fritz Meyersdale Red Raiders Class of: 2022 Positions: Guard, FB, OLB, MLB, Defensive Line Jersey#: 66 Ht: 5’8 – Wt: 200 Twitter: @Brady84758371 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What is the best part about playing football? The best part about playing football is, being able to single handedly dominate your opponent. What has been your best memory from football […]

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Another @Go_Rout Coaches Corner job listing: Portage @PAStangFootball

July 14, 2021  |  

Attention: The Mustangs now have two paid assistant positions open for the upcoming season. Jobs are available within the district as well. If interested contact Head Coach: Marty Slanoc 814-241-0341 mslanoc23@gmail.com

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2021 PFN Team Preview: The Meyersdale Red Raiders @mdalefootball

June 30, 2021  |  

Meyersdale Red Raiders @mdalefootball Head Coach Ryan Donaldson Assistant Coaches  Jerry Donaldson Cody Stewart Bobby Hartman Glen Hetz Keith Walker Justin Hoover   Meyersdale Red Raiders PFN Page PIAA District 5 – Class AA League: Western PA Athletic Conference Stadium: Meyersdale Stadium 2020 Season Record 2-7 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21   vs. Everett (SCR) Meyersdale […]

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2021 PFN Player Profile: John Shuster – Windber @John_Shuster2 @WindberFootball @windberschools @ramblercoach

June 30, 2021  |  

John Shuster  Windber Area High School  Class of 2023  RB/LB  Ht: 5’11 Wt: 185  Other sports: Baseball and basketball  Awards: Two-time first-team All-Conference, two-time first-team All-Area, and two-time first-team All-County.  Twitter: @John_Shuster2 Why do you play football?  I play football because I love the sport and it challenges me in a multitude of ways. What […]

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Berlin’s Spochart leads Lantzy North to win; Morningstar, Rager lead defense to shut out. @KenLantzyGame

June 19, 2021  |  

    Will Spochart has scored a lot of points for the Mountaineers throughout his career, and last night he ended his high school football career by scoring a lot more points, earning himself the offensive player of the game award for the North.  Spochart threw for 2 touchdowns and ran for another to lead […]

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50th Annual Ken Lantzy All-Star Classic Tonight at Johnstown High School @KenLantzyGame

June 18, 2021  |  

Much like every other all star game in 2020, the Ken Lantzy Classic held on to hope that it would be played. And much like all the others, it never happened. But it’s a new year, and tonight in Johnstown the game will be played.  Follow @PAFootballNews for live updates! Game and ticket information at […]

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2021 PFN Player Preview: Matthew Whysong – Chestnut Ridge @MatthewWhysong @CRLionsFootball

June 17, 2021  |  

Matthew Whysong  Chestnut Ridge High School  Class of 2022  WR/SB/CB  Ht: 5’11 Wt: 170  All-State wide receiver, All-Conference wide receiver, All-State basketball.  2020 stats: 46 catches for 798 yards receiving and seven touchdowns. On defense three interceptions and two forced fumbles.  Twitter: @MatthewWhysong Why do you play football?  I play football because I love the […]

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2021 PFN Player Profile: Ethan Yoder, North Star @yodxr11 @NSCougarFootbal

June 15, 2021  |  

Ethan Yoder 6’3″ 240 North Star # 22 Stats and awards  (First Team All-Conference (2020) Second Team All-Area (2020)  Total tackles in 2020: 52 Total sacs in 2020: 6.5  Total reception yards in 2020: 170  Total touchdowns in 2020: 3  Total deflections in 2020: 4  How important is it for the team to post a […]

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2021 PFN Player Preview: Bryce Mulhollen – Somerset @bmulhollen12 @SASDEagleFB

May 24, 2021  |  

Bryce Mulhollen  Somerset Area High School  Class of 2022  RB/LB/S Ht: 5’9 Wt: 175  Other sports: Baseball, wrestling, ice hockey.  Twitter: @bmulhollen12  Why do you play football?  I love everything about football. Work ethic, camaraderie, the intensity it takes, competing alongside teammates. Having each other’s backs. Each week is a new battle and we all […]

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Wilmington rushes past Chestnut Ridge @CRLionsFootball @WilmingtonSD @Hounds4L @smcconahy44

November 14, 2020  |  

There was no stopping the Wilmington Greyhounds Friday night. The “Hounds bullied the line scrimmage and rushed for 613 yards up a 56-29 victory over Chestnut Ridge. “We were able to get things clicking offensively tonight, and that’s exactly what we wanted to see,” said Wilmington head coach Brandon Phillian. “Coming into this football game, […]

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