PA Football News Archives
September 2024
State College Slogs Past Central Dauphin
September 28, 2024 | Noah Radio
Amidst rain, wind, and a diminished crowd, the State College Little Lions defeated Central Dauphin 24-7 on Friday night. After a slow start, the Little Lions eventually cleaned up their offensive miscues and took over the game in the second half. After back-to-back punts to begin the game, the Rams got on the board first. […]
Penns Manor wins wild game over Conemaugh Township!
September 28, 2024 | Greg Ricupero
Penns Manor starts slows but win in the speed of light over Conemaugh Township! AKA Penalties cost Indians! or Comets never Die! Heritage Conference Game of the Week Conemaugh Township Indians (3-2) at Penns Manor Comets (4-1) Last Meeting 9/15/23 PM 41 @ CT 13 CT PF 17.8 PA 13.2 PM PF 28.6 PA 13.0 […]
Forever Etched in Stone. A PIAA record and W for McD and Saunders
September 28, 2024 | Quincy Piper
As the saying goes, “Records are made to be broken,” and there’s one record within PIAA competition that’s been broken now two years running: the career TD pass record. Tonight, Kentucky pledge Stone Saunders broke the record of friend and ex-counterpart Alex Erby. “I’m relieved we got it out of the way. They (Altoona) played […]
Clearfield Overwhelms Penns Valley
September 28, 2024 | Kerry Shawley
A person looking at the final score of Clearfield’s 59-27 victory over Penns Valley could not be blamed for thinking the game played out exactly the way one would have expected beforehand. Clearfield entered the contest with a 5-0 record while Penns Valley was winless at 0-5. While Clearfield did eventually dominate, the Rams certainly […]
Penns Valley High School v. Clearfield High School 2024 Photo Gallery
September 27, 2024 | Mike Frazier
PIAA District 6 Mid Season Review
September 27, 2024 | Baron Dionis
After five weeks of football, we have officially reached the halfway point in the season. District Six has been very exciting to watch with multiple surprising teams and various state contenders. Let’s review District Six at the midseason. Most Surprising Team Glendale Vikings 4-1 (3-1) Conference The Glendale Vikings are having an outstanding start to […]
Greater Johnstown Wins Second Straight With Dominating Win Over Westmont-Hilltop
September 21, 2024 | Baron Dionis
The Greater Johnstown Trojans have won their second game in as many weeks with a 42-21 victory over Westmont-Hilltop. This marks their first multi-win season since 2017 and they look like a team that could win a playoff game in the District 6 4A bracket. Their offense is very dangerous and they showed that on […]
Bald Eagle Area rebounds with win over P-O (Gallery)
September 21, 2024 | Billy Splain
Carson Nagle was 19-of-28 on the night for 335 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions leading BEA to a 33-14 win over Philipsburg-Osceola. Beau Taylor finished the game with 113 yards on four catches and Gradyn Fisher caught six passes for 130 yards. The first quarter was a back and forth battle. Both teams had […]
State College Blows Out Chambersburg
September 21, 2024 | Noah Radio
Under the lights at Trojan Stadium, State College overcame an injury to its starting quarterback and six personal fouls to defeat Chambersburg 29-7. After a slow start for both teams, State College sophomore kicker Shane Markowski put his squad on the board first with a 29-yard field goal. The Little Lions still had that 3-0 […]
Cambria Heights downs Northern Cambria in Coal Bowl Classic!
September 21, 2024 | Greg Ricupero
Heritage Conference Game of the Week Cambria Heights Highlanders (4-0) at Northern Cambria Colts (4-0) Last Meeting 11/10/23 D6 Single A Playoffs CH 21 @ NC 12 Coal Bowl All -Time series Colts or Highlanders depends on who you ask. 24-23-1 (Playoffs1-1) CH PF 37.0 PA 4.75 NC PF 37.5 PA 3.00 In a battle […]
Richland Survives Comeback Attempt From Forest Hills With 21-13 Victory
September 20, 2024 | Baron Dionis
In a close defensive battle, the Richland Rams took down the Forest Hills Rangers with a final score of 21-13. Richland allowed just six points on defense and Forest Hills finished with two interceptions, including a pick six, which came on the second drive of the game from Chase Williamson. Along with the interception, Williamson […]
State College Defensive End Thomas Keller Commits to Ithaca College
September 19, 2024 | Noah Radio
On Sept. 16, State College defensive end Thomas Keller announced his commitment to Ithaca College. Keller, a 6’5” senior, recorded 5.5 sacks and 9.5 tackles for loss in his junior year. While the on-field product was important, Keller was most drawn to Ithaca by the coaching staff. “The coaches were some of the coolest guys […]
State College Linebacker Michael Gaul Commits to Villanova
September 17, 2024 | Noah Radio
On Sept. 14, State College linebacker Michael Gaul announced his commitment to Villanova University. Gaul, a three-star recruit, had nine other offers, most notably from Virginia Tech. The two-time All-State player was drawn to Villanova by far more than athletics. “Villanova is an incredible academic institution, there’s always life after football and I recognize that,” […]
Greater Johnstown Snaps 43 Game Losing Streak With Win Over Central Camrbia
September 15, 2024 | Baron Dionis
For the first time since 2019, the Greater Johnstown Trojans have won a football game. This win, snapping a 43 game losing streak, came against Central Cambria with a final score of 47-36. Sophomore quarterback Julius Reed led the Trojans to this win, accounting for seven total touchdowns and 223 passing yards. Five of his […]
Richland Sophomore Arnold Mugerwa Picks Up First Offer
September 14, 2024 | Baron Dionis
The Richland Rams have a new star player that is beginning to get looks at the collegiate level. This player is sophomore wide receiver and defensive back, Arnold Mugerwa. Friday afternoon, Mugerwa announced that he has received his first offer from Virginia Tech University. The young receiver has a very projectable frame at 6’3″, 180 […]
Tyrone gets overtime win against BEA photo gallery
September 14, 2024 | PFN Staff
Tyrone took advantage of a bad snap by Bald Eagle Area and tied the score with 15 seconds remaining in the game. They would go on to win in overtime 35-28 with a Seth Hoover 10 yard td run. Jeff Jodon Gallery
State College Forces Five Turnovers, Defeats Cumberland Valley
September 14, 2024 | Noah Radio
On Sept. 13, the State College Little Lions traveled to Cumberland Valley to take on the Eagles in a Mid-Penn Conference tilt. The Little Lions’ defense forced five turnovers, including three by senior linebacker Michael Gaul, and defeated the Eagles 30-14. State College wasted no time getting out to an early lead. On the second […]
Tiger defense leads Hollidaysburg to win over Butler
September 14, 2024 | Billy Splain
“Sometimes your defense is going to bail you out. We’ll work on offensive mistakes this week, but big thanks to the defense tonight” said Tiger head coach Homer DeLattre to his team after his defense led the way to a 24-0 win over visiting Butler. Hollidaysburg extended its streak of scoreless opponents to 14 straight […]
Eli Muthler has Central’s offense firing on all cylinders in win over Bellwood-Antis
September 14, 2024 | PFN Staff
Written by Nate Cobler ROARING SPRING – Bellwood-Antis coach Nick Lovrich said it was hard to prep for Central this week. He mentioned that no matter how much his practice team tried to give the Blue Devils’ starting defense a look it just wasn’t the same as the in-game speed they experienced on Friday night. […]
Phillipsburg-Osceola Grounds Penns Valley 34-21
September 14, 2024 | Kerry Shawley
Given the quality of the players lost to graduation, including Ty Watson, Centre County’s all-time leading scorer, it was expected the Rams might struggle. Facing a schedule that has seen Penns Valley play teams with just one loss between them through the first three weeks of the season, the young Rams have been overwhelmed. Seeking […]
Purchase Line gets UGLY win over Homer-Center!
September 14, 2024 | Greg Ricupero
Homer-Center Wildcats(0-3) at Purchase Line Red Dragons (1-2) Last Meeting PL 42 @ HC 22 10/20/23 PL Coach Matt Falisec after the game-“This game set football back 50 years.” Titles I had in mind for tonight’s game. If HC won “Wildcats losing streak is Dunn!” If PL won “Red Dragons Victor (Bartlebaugh) over Wildcats” If […]
Penn Cambria Takes Down Bedford 33-6
September 13, 2024 | Baron Dionis
The Penn Cambria Panthers improved to 4-0 with a big victory over the Bedford Bison with a final score of 33-6. Everything was working for the Panthers with great defense and effectiveness from the run and pass game. Quarterback Brady Jones finished with 88 passing yards, a passing touchdown, 46 rushing yards, and two rushing […]