District 6
2026 PFN Player Profile: Ashten Howell-WR/S/KR-Bellefonte
May 30, 2026 | Cody Brady
Ashten Howell Bellefonte Area High School Class Of 2027 WR, S, KR Jersey #6 5’10 180 Junior year: 687 total yards 9 TDS played most of the season with a cast Other sports I started lacrosse this year 2nd team LHAC WR and HM Defensive athlete Twitter/X @ashtenh6_ Coach Says: Ashten has been an integral […]
2026 PFN Player Previews: Brayden Williamson-WR/CB-West Branch
May 26, 2026 | Cody Brady
Brayden Williamson West Branch High School Class Of 2027 WR/CB Jersey #4 HT/WT 6’1 165 Other sports Wrestling 2024 most improved player 2025 First team All ICC Twitter/X @bwilliamson_4 Coach Says: Leader, hard worker, good hands, good route runner, enthusiastic. Why do you play football? Football has been something I have loved since the day […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Jake Woodring-RB/ FS-River Valley
May 24, 2026 | Billy Splain
Jake Woodring RB/ FS River Valley Class Of 2028 Jersey #10 HT/WT 5’10 170 1300 All Purpose Yard 13 Touchdowns 3 INT 2 Time Player Of Game 1 Time Player of Week 2 time second team all renda digital Member of Fab 50 Twitter @j_woodring10 Why do you play football? My Dad definitely got me […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Hollidaysburg lineman Lincoln Wertz, class of 2027
May 22, 2026 | Billy Splain
Lincoln Wertz OL/DL Hollidaysburg Class of 2027 6’1, 235 x – @LincolnW66 Coach says: “Lincoln has made great progress over the last two years. He is a great leader on and off the field as well. The best is yet to come for him”. hudl video below interview Lincoln Wertz by PAFootball Newsdotcom
2026 PFN Player Profile: Ryan Chappell-RB/LB-Central Cambria
May 21, 2026 | Billy Splain
Ryan Chappell RB LB Central Cambria Class Of 2027 Jersey #21 HT/WT 6 foot 220 pounds rushing yards 1278 touchdowns 11 ypc 6.6 awards – Southern Alleghenies football Coaches Assn Offence MVP and Altoona player of the week Twitter @RChappell21 Coach says: “Ryan Chappell is an absolute game-changer for us. He’s been such an important […]
Former Penns Valley/PSU/ Josh Hull had inspiring message for NFF Central PA Award winners (video recap of entire banquet) PFN Theme Song Debut!
March 25, 2026 | Billy Splain
The Central PA Chapter of the National Football Foundation held it’s annual awards banquet at the Penn Stater Hotel this past Sunday. Guest speaker and former Penns Valley/PSU/NFL star Josh Hull had an inspirin message for all in attendance. Pastor Dan Nold from Calvary Baptist church in Boalsburg opened the evening with a prayer. Award […]
Tyrone legendary coach John Franco retires
January 17, 2026 | PFN Staff
Tyrone football coach John Franco, who led the Golden Eagles to a state championship in 1999 and guided the Golden Eagles through two of the most successful periods in program history, has decided to retire.
A Tradition of Excellence: State College’s Football Family
January 15, 2026 | Noah Radio
There are few more consistently successful football programs in Pennsylvania than State College, but there are even fewer that are more familial. Every member of the program, from senior captains to middle school managers, is a valued piece of the football family. That inclusive mindset stems from Varsity Head Coach Matt Lintal. Throughout his 11 […]
PIAA 1A Championship Clairton vs Bishop Guilfoyle (From The Stands)
December 12, 2025 | Torey Petruno
Cumberland Valley- Clariton rolls past Marauders en route to 1A PIAA Gold 35-3.
PIAA 2025 State Finals “fan experience” Vlog Video Day 1
December 9, 2025 | EJ Samuel
The NEPAYinzer was back for more action this year at Cumberland Valley for the PIAA State Football Finals. Just like last year, it was FILLED with action. On day 1, he and the crew saw 2 great games, the first one between Clariton and Bishop Guilfoyle, and the second saw Southern Lehigh face off against […]
Speed Kills: Clairton Suffocates Marauders to Claim Class A Crown
December 4, 2025 | Cody Brady
It was a second-quarter drive for Bishop Guilfoyle that covered 8:34. Down 14-0, the Marauders drove into the red zone. But a pass in the flat with no blockers, a fumbled snap, and a Justin Wheeler heave into the end zone under heavy duress left the Marauders settling for a 28-yard field goal. The momentum […]
PIAA 1A Championship Clairton vs Bishop Guilfoyle (Photo Gallery)
December 4, 2025 | Ryan Scipio
Full High Quality Gallery coming later this week to ScipsPhotography.com Game Highlights Clairton 35 Bishop Guilfoyle 3 Score by Quarters Clairton – 6 8 21 0 – 35 Bishop Guilfoyle – 0 3 0 0 – 3 Scoring Summary First Quarter C – Brandon Murphy 14 yd pass from Jeff Thompson, (pass failed), 1:55 […]
Bishop Guilfoyle falls short in bid for 6th State Title
December 4, 2025 | Jared Samuel
As the defending Class 1A state champs, Bishop Guilfoyle came into the game playing strong defense, having shut out 3 of their last five opponents. Their offense had also been stout, putting up 184 points in their five playoff games. Unfortunately, the Marauders could not get going against Clairton, who played a very strong game […]
PIAA Class 1A Title Game Preview: Bishop Guilfoyle Marauders
December 3, 2025 | Jared Samuel
BISHOP GUILFOYLE MARAUDERS vs CLAIRTON BEARS PIAA District 6 – Class A League: Laurel Highlands League – East 1 Head Coach: Justin Wheeler OVERVIEW The defending Class 1A state champ Marauders are back in the title game. They have won a state title 5 times since 2014 and have won the District 6 title 10 […]
Hittin’ The Road with Travelin’ Matt – State Finals (The Final Chapter)
December 1, 2025 | 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, December 4 1A #1 Clairton (14-1) vs. #2 Bishop Guilfoyle (13-2) 4A #1 Twin Valley […]
Avonworth earns rematch with Northwestern Lehigh with 31-15 win over Penn Cambria
November 29, 2025 | Billy Splain
With the snow flying and wind swirling creating near whiteout conditions at Indiana High School, the Panthers and Antelopes were set to retry the 2024 semi-final that saw the Lopes eek out a 16-6 win. Midway through the 2025 edition of this game, it looked like we were heading for a similar game. Penn Cambria, […]
Bishop Guilfoyle sinks Belmont Charter 35-0 (VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS)
November 29, 2025 | EJ Samuel
It was a chilly one in Mechanicsburg as Belmont Charter faced Bishop Guilfoyle for a ticket to the big dance next Thursday. Bishop Guilfoyle put up 21 points in the first half, and 35 points in the 2nd. Credit where credit is due, though, Belmont Charter made them earn every single yard. Guilfoyle’s Jake Kissell […]
Bishop Guilfoyle hammers Belmont Charter, advances to Class 1A Title Game
November 28, 2025 | Jared Samuel
One week after Bishop Guilfoyle gave up over 300 yards of offense to a very athletic Westinghouse team, they were faced with a similar foe in the Class 1A East semifinal. Belmont Charter had showcased their elite speed and athleticism in defeating a tough Lackawanna Trail squad and they were seemingly up to the challenge […]
Class 1A East Semifinal Preview: Belmont Charter vs. Bishop Guilfoyle
November 27, 2025 | Jared Samuel
District 12 Champion Belmont Charter (10-1) 2025 SCHEDULE vs. District 6 Champion Bishop Guilfoyle (12-2) 2025 SCHEDULE How they got here: Belmont Charter defeated Lackawanna Trail in a wild 52-40 shootout Bishop Guilfoyle scored on their first drive and held on as they defeated Westinghouse 7-6 A look at the Belmont […]
Farrell outlasts Richland and advances to PIAA 2A Semifinals
November 22, 2025 | Stone Manges
On a foggy night in Kittanning, perfect weather for some playoff football, the Farrell Steelers took down the Richland Rams 32-14 and advanced to the next round of the PIAA 2A state playoffs. While the rain held off during the game, the Farrell offense did not. After a fumble recovery from Jason Marshall III, the […]
Pittsburgh Central Catholic Sprints Past State College in Quarterfinal
November 22, 2025 | Noah Radio
Pittsburgh Central Catholic is big, fast, and strong. State College found that out the hard way in a 42-21 6A quarterfinal loss at Mansion Park. Behind its huge offensive line and exhausting hurry up offense, PCC jumped out to a 34-7 halftime lead and cruised into the semifinals. State College won the toss and chose […]
Penn Cambria Heads to the 3A Semis with Hard Fought Win Over Sharon
November 22, 2025 | Phil Myers
The 12-7 victory by Penn Cambria over Sharon at Al Jacks Field in Clarion came down to twenty-three seconds near the end of the first half. Yes, just twenty-three measly seconds. With the score knotted at zero, and 5:33 left in the first half, the P.C. Panthers embarked on a 63-yard drive that took 4 […]
State College Vs Pittsburgh Central Catholic (PHOTO GALLERY)
November 22, 2025 | Jayden Eberly
FINAL SCORE State College 21 Central Catholic 42 PHOTO GALLERY
3A Quarterfinal – Penn Cambria (11-2) vs. Sharon (9-3) @ PennWest – Clarion – 7:00 pm
November 20, 2025 | Phil Myers
The Penn Cambria Panthers were one of the best 3A teams in the state last year. But two of their best players graduated and their head coach took the job at Neshaminy. In spite of that, Penn Cambria is still a pretty good football team. Jason Grassi is now the head coach. […]
PIAA 6A Quarterfinal Preview: Pittsburgh Central Catholic vs. State College
November 20, 2025 | Noah Radio
In a rematch of last year’s quarterfinals, State College is set to take on Pittsburgh Central Catholic this Friday night at 7:00 at Altoona’s Mansion Park. Last season, Central Catholic destroyed the Little Lions, 41-19, and went on to lose to St. Joseph’s Prep in the state championship. This year, the Vikings are 11-1 with […]
PIAA 2A Quarterfinal Preview: Richland takes on Farrell
November 20, 2025 | Stone Manges
It was a tale of two victories for Farrell and Richland last week in the third round of the 2A playoffs. Fresh off their District 10 championship victory, Farrell had a convincing win last Friday. The Steelers skated past the District 9 champion Karns City, 48–20, behind great defensive play and solid quarterback performance. Dorean […]
Hittin’ The Road with Travelin’ Matt – Week 12 (Crowning District Champs)
November 17, 2025 | 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, November 13 4A HM Bethlehem Catholic (8-4) vs 4A #4 Southern Lehigh (11-1) Friday, […]
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