District 6
December 2022
Belle Vernon Grinds out 21-17 Win over Central to Clinch State Title Berth
December 3, 2022 | Nate Grella
It wasn’t pretty, but it got the job done. The Belle Vernon Leopards were able to piecemeal together a close 21-17 in a hard-fought game against Central Martinsburg. Braden Laux rushed for two touchdowns to pull ahead of Central Martinsburg in the second half. Jeff Hoenstine had two touchdowns for Central as well, one on […]
Central Dragons historic season comes to an end
December 2, 2022 | PFN Staff
In 2021 the Central Scarlet Dragons held on against Central Valley in the state semi-final but Landon Alexander would end it with a 98 yard touchdown run. Fast forward a year in which many didn’t know the fire in the Dragons where they faced off against another WPIAL powerhouse, Belle Vernon. This game would end […]
State College and Harrisburg renew rivalry in 6A State Semi-Finals
December 2, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi
(With contributions from Todd Ross) ALTOONA, Pa. — It is extremely uncommon for teams from the same conference to face one another in the state playoffs, let alone in the semi-finals with a trip to the PIAA 6A State Championship on the line. Yet here we are. In 2021, Harrisburg took down State College in […]
INTER COUNTY CONFERENCE 2022 ALL-STARS
November 29, 2022 | Billy Splain
INTER COUNTY CONFERENCE 2022 ALL-STARS GOLD DIVISION OFFENSE DEFENSE QB: Nate Myers, SH DL: Connor Harper, SH QB: Danny McGarry, CW DL: Haiden Inch, MU ATH: Tyler Biggans, WB DL: Azadio Vargas, WB ATH: Bryce Danish, […]
PIAA Single A Quarter Final, Canton v Northern Cambria Gallery
November 27, 2022 | Leo Murray
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Warriors run roughshod over Colts!
November 26, 2022 | Greg Ricupero
PIAA Single A Quarterfinal (D6) Northern Cambria Colts (10-3) vs (D4) Canton Warriors (11-1) at Mansion Park in Altoona, Pa. Northern Cambria’s Cinderella season came to a quick end Saturday night as the Canton Warriors scored three touchdowns in the first, four minutes and 22 seconds. The Colts came into the game as big underdogs […]
Tigers Win Battle of Defending PIAA Champs
November 26, 2022 | Dave Fegley
Full Gallery by Greg Ricupero HERE Southern dominated Bishop Guilfoyle in second half What was a tied 7-7 game at the half, Southern Columbia turned into a Mercy Rule victory. Once junior Louden Murphy returned an interception 98 yards for a touchdown, the five-time defending PIAA Class 2A Tigers went up 42-7 with 2:28 left […]
Little Lions defense steps up, shuts down North Allegheny opportunities for the 28-7 win
November 25, 2022 | Billy Splain
Matt Lintal addresses hig team after the win They say defense wins games. That’s what they say. Tonight, the State College Little Lions gave that saying credibility and held the North Allegheny offense out of the endzone several times when the Tigers were deep in Little Lion territory. For their efforts, the Little Lions will […]
The FINAL Mountain Leagues Coaches All-Stars
November 25, 2022 | Billy Splain
2021 Mountain League Football Coaches’ All-Star Teams 1st Team Offense Position Name Number Grade School Center Eric Myers 51 12th Clearfield Guard Braden Ewing 72 11th Tyrone Guard Zach Billotte 73 12th Clearfield Tackle Eric Clark 77 11th BEA Tackle Isaac Samsel 51 12th Clearfield Tight End Joe Knee 88 12th Clearfield Wide Receiver Miles […]
BG/Southern to battle in clash of defending champions
November 25, 2022 | Billy Splain
Bishop Guilfoyle vs Southern Columbia @ Mansion Park in Altoona Both teams are familiar with playing in the state quarterfinals. As a matter of fact, both teams have won many quarterfinal games as well as state championships. This, however, is different. Neither has faced a defending state champion in their quarterfinal round. Because BG moved […]
State College and North Allegheny to battle for 6A semifinal spot
November 24, 2022 | Billy Splain
State College v North Allegheny The trip to the title usually ends in this round. State College hasn’t beaten a District 7 team in many years in the playoffs. A victory here would be something Matt Lintal has never had, a win to advance in the playoffs against a WPIAL team. As a matter of […]
Scott, Sines headline Mid-Penn Commonwealth award list
November 23, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi
The Mid-Penn Conference recently released their official award list, with State College LB John “JW” Scott being named the Mid-Penn Commonwealth division defensive player of the year, and Cumberland Valley QB Isaac Sines as the offensive player of the year. In addition to Scott taking home the defensive player of the year, State College head […]
2022 PIAA Single A Quarterfinal Preview Northern Cambria vs Canton!
November 22, 2022 | Greg Ricupero
2022 PIAA Single A Quarterfinal Preview Northern Cambria vs Canton Northern Cambria Colts (10-3) are District 6 Football Champions for the first time ever, thanks to a fourth quarter comeback last week. The Canton Warriors (11-1) are two time defending champions from District 4. They meet Saturday at Mansion Park in Altoona at 5 pm […]
2nd Annual Lady Wildcats Powder Puff Turkey Bowl! Juniors Rule!
November 20, 2022 | Greg Ricupero
2nd Annual Lady Wildcats Powder Puff Turkey Bowl I made my first trip to Memorial Field in Homer City this year and it wasn’t to cover the awesome boy’s football program. The Wildcats struggled with injuries all year and were knocked out in the opening round of the District Vi playoffs. I usually do four […]
Meadville Rides Simmons and Defense in Comeback Win Over Juniata
November 20, 2022 | Phil Myers
Meadville’s come from behind 27-14 victory over Juniata at Bald Eagle High School’s Alumni Field was a tale of two halves for both teams. Averaging 51 points a game, Meadville trailed Juniata 14-6 at half time due to a plethora of mistakes. To Juniata’s credit, they were moving the ball, they were making plays on […]
Northern Cambria scores twice in final nine minute to win D6 1A title
November 19, 2022 | Billy Splain
“What do the say? A win is a win, it doesn’t have to be pretty” said a jubilant Northern Cambria head coach Sam Shutty after his Colts won the District 6 Class 1A title with a 12-6 win over Penn Cambria. “This one definitely wasn’t pretty”. No, it wasn’t. for the first half there were […]
Dragons soar pass Bison!
November 19, 2022 | Greg Ricupero
Dragons soar pass Bison to advance to the elite eight! PIAA 3A Playoffs (D6)Central Dragons (10-2) vs (D9)Clearfield Bison (8-3) Central had the big name quarterback(Jeff Hoenstine), played in a tougher conference(LHAC) and practically had home field advantage(Hollidaysburg), so the visiting Clearfield Bison needed to win the turnover battle. They didn’t and Central of Martinsburg […]
State College Advances in Dramatic Fashion
November 19, 2022 | Phil Myers
Wow! What can one say about a game that was played in the snow, had 107 points scored, almost 840 yards of combined total offense, and took three overtimes to finally see someone emerge as the winner. That was the case on a very cold Friday night in St. College at Memorial Field as the […]
Rams put up a fight, but it’s BG who will move on
November 19, 2022 | Jason Confer
Thanks to a 75 yard scoop and score by Penns Valley’s Danin Kerstetter, the Rams were withing a touchdown of the Marauders at halftime, trailing 28-21. But the second half of the game was all BG as they went on to a 56-35 win and win their first District 6 class 2A title since 1987. […]
State College returns home to host McDowell in 6A State Quarterfinals
November 16, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi
(With contributions from Todd Ross) STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Playoff football is back in Happy Valley, as the State College Little Lions will host the McDowell Trojans of District 10 this Friday night at 7:00 in the PIAA 6A State Quarterfinals. State College (11-0) advanced to the quarterfinal round after a 28-7 victory over rival […]
2022 D6 AA Championship game preview: Bishop Guilfoyle vs Penns Valley
November 16, 2022 | Brian Ingalls
This Friday night at Mansion Park, the 2022 D6 AA Champion will be crowned. #4 Seed Bishop Guilfoyle (9-3) will take on #2 Seed Penns Valley (10-2). Bishop Guilfoyle is ranked # 9 in the state and Penns Valley is ranked as Honorable Mention in the latest Pa Football News rankings. You can see the […]
2022 D6 A Championship game preview: Penns Manor vs Northern Cambria
November 16, 2022 | Brian Ingalls
It has been a long time since either of these teams have played for the D6 championship. Penns Manor won the D6 A title in 2011 in their only other appearance in the championship game. Northern Cambria lost in the 2003 title game in their only other appearance. The 2022 D6 Championship will take place […]
Hill too much to climb for Mustangs!
November 13, 2022 | Greg Ricupero
Hill too much to climb for Mustangs!
Hoenstine Breaks Record in Victory over Penn Cambria Panthers
November 13, 2022 | Billy Splain
Jeff Hoenstine led his Central Dragons to another District 6 AAA Championship over Penn Cambria Panthers. Hoenstine also broke the state career passing touchdown record. All totaled, he accounted for over 350 yards of offense with 219 in the air and 135 on the ground. The Scarlet Dragons held the Panthers to a single touchdown […]
Penn Cambria falls to Central for second consecutive year
November 13, 2022 | Leo Murray
Mansion Park Altoona, Pa : The Central Scarlet Dragons won their third straight District 6 AAA Championship title, and, for the second consecutive year, knocked out the gritty Penn Cambria Panthers. The game had two of the best quarterbacks in the state competing for the title. It would be in this game when senior Jeff […]
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