District 5
July 2021
2021 PFN Player Profile: Mercury Swaim – Bedford @MercurySwaim @bedfordfootball
July 28, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
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: […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Kyle Robertson-Meyersdale Red Raiders @Krobertson2022 @CoachRDonaldson @MdaleFootball
July 27, 2021 | Daniel Reed
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 […]
Richland 7 on 7 & Big Man Challenge! @rhsfootball @bedfordfootball @LatrobeFootball
July 25, 2021 | Greg Ricupero
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 […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Brady Fritz-Meyersdale Red Raiders @brady84758371 @CoachRDonaldson @MdaleFootball
July 16, 2021 | Daniel Reed
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 […]
Another @Go_Rout Coaches Corner job listing: Portage @PAStangFootball
July 14, 2021 | Billy Splain
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
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Meyersdale Red Raiders @mdalefootball
June 30, 2021 | Billy Splain
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 […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: John Shuster – Windber @John_Shuster2 @WindberFootball @windberschools @ramblercoach
June 30, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
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 […]
Berlin’s Spochart leads Lantzy North to win; Morningstar, Rager lead defense to shut out. @KenLantzyGame
June 19, 2021 | Billy Splain
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 […]
50th Annual Ken Lantzy All-Star Classic Tonight at Johnstown High School @KenLantzyGame
June 18, 2021 | Billy Splain
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 […]
2021 PFN Player Preview: Matthew Whysong – Chestnut Ridge @MatthewWhysong @CRLionsFootball
June 17, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
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 […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Ethan Yoder, North Star @yodxr11 @NSCougarFootbal
June 15, 2021 | contributor
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 […]
2021 PFN Player Preview: Bryce Mulhollen – Somerset @bmulhollen12 @SASDEagleFB
May 24, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
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 […]
Wilmington rushes past Chestnut Ridge @CRLionsFootball @WilmingtonSD @Hounds4L @smcconahy44
November 14, 2020 | Shane Lux
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, […]
Bison Swaim past Hornets to reach 3A semi-finals! @bedfordfootball @HSD_Athletics
November 14, 2020 | Greg Ricupero
PIAA 3A Football Playoffs 2nd Round Bedford Bison (9-0) D5 vs Hickory Hornets (8-0) D10 @bedfordfootball @D10FootballHub @HSD_Athletics Friday November 13, 2020 By Greg Ricupero Twitter @GregoryRicupero Bedford’s offense was nearly unstoppable last night as they advanced to the 3A semi-finals next weekend. The Hornets kept stinging themselves in the foot all night. Hickory got […]
Chestnut Ridge comes back from 10 down to claim District 5/AA Title @CRLionsFootball
November 7, 2020 | Alex Bruck
The Chestnut Ridge Lions and Berlin Mountaineers faced off again in the District 5 double AA championship game. Heading into this game Ridge has won the last 4 times between the two teams. Berlin started off the game strong with a tough ground game. Will spochart would end the drive with a run in […]
Redbank Valley Defense Forces Six Turnovers In First Round Victory @RVBulldogs
November 7, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
The PIAA state playoffs started this week and Saturday afternoon the Northern Bedford Panthers and Redbank Valley Bulldogs faced off at Windber High School with the Bulldogs coming out with a 28-15 victory. The biggest key in this game was the fierce Bulldog defense that caused six total turnovers and had four sacks. On offense, […]
The Bisons Stampede Past the Bison on a Cold Night in Clearfield
October 31, 2020 | Phil Myers
The Bedford Bisons scored 27 unanswered points in the second and third quarters to stampede past the Clearfield Bison 40-21 at the Clearfield Bison Sports Complex last night. Quarterback Mercury Swaim lived up to billing by accounting for five of the Bisons six touchdowns, three through the air and two on the ground. Steven Ressler […]
Chestnut Ridge at Windber by Derrick Cleveland @dcleveland7 @CRLionsFootball @WindberFootball
October 31, 2020 | Derrick Cleveland
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Berlin edges Forest Hill in rare meeting 41-18 to remain undefeated
October 24, 2020 | Alex Bruck
In a game that wasn’t announced till last Sunday, the Berlin mountaineers traveled to Sidman, PA to take on the (2-3) Forest hill rangers. Berlin started off strong in the first half with a strong performance by the offense. Berlins Quarterback Will spochart connected with wide receiver tuck hillegass on some huge screen passes […]
Berlins offense ignites in second half as they beat Portage 30-0 to claim the WestPAC
October 16, 2020 | Alex Bruck
Berlin and Portage clashed tonight in a week 6 showdown which whoever wins claims the WestPAC. Berlin and Portage started off strong on defense, delivering turnover on downs and stops. Berlin tried going down the field but couldn’t convert on 4th and short for three straight drives. The mustangs offense couldn’t do anything also […]
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