District 6

August 2021

Richland cruises to 54-14 win over Penns Valley @rhsfootball

August 28, 2021 | Billy Splain

Special Contributor, Rodney Brungart When Penns Valley and Richland lost their opponents late this week, the two quickly hooked up to play each other. Both teams have recently met in the playoffs with Richland getting the better of Penns Valley each time. Tonight was not much different as the talent laden Richland Rams cruised to […]

Bishop Guilfoyle Marauders vs Greater Johnstown Trojans @BGMarauderFball

August 28, 2021 | Ian Bennett

Bishop Guilfoyle won their matchup against rival Greater Johnstown (0-1) 49-6, to improve to 1-0. Aided by great offensive line play and dynamic playmakers in the backfield, the Marauders were able to put up 7 touchdowns, three on the ground going to senior QB/WR Haiden Garner. On the defensive side of the ball, Bishop Guilfoyle […]

The Swartz Spectacular: Swartz Brothers Command @WestShamokin SH to Monster 50-8 Win in Opener

August 27, 2021 | Luke Rainey

Before the season, West Shamokin Wolves’ Head Coach Jon McCullough said he was “sick and tired” of mediocrity. However, a dominant 50-8 victory against the Penns Manor Comets at Pat Corrigan Field to start their 2021 season may partially lessen those trepidations. The benefits of having a superstar senior quarterback such as Bo Swartz were […]

2021 Centre County Report: Week 0

August 25, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter

With the 2021 season kicking off in just three days it’s time to take a look back at the five Centre County teams 2020 season campaigns and just a bit of a look ahead for this upcoming season. With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the whole world, it not only interfered with daily lives, but it […]

2021 PFN Team Preview: The State College Little Lions @statehighfball @SCoachLintal

August 24, 2021 | Billy Splain

State College Little Lions PFN Page Head Coach Matt Lintal PIAA District 6 – Class AAAAAA League: Mid-Penn Conference – Commonwealth @statehighfball Assistant Coaches Mark Baney – Defensive Coordinator Tyler Kaluza – Defensive Line/Head JV Coach Matt Baney – Linebackers Jon Clark – Defensive Backs Joe Nastasi – Wide Receivers Mark Weakland – Offensive Line […]

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

August 23, 2021 | Greg Ricupero

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 […]

2021 PFN Team Preview: The Richland Rams @rhsfootball @Griffin_LaRue3 @coachbaileyFB

August 23, 2021 | Billy Splain

Richland Rams PFN Page Head Coach Brandon Bailey PIAA District 6 – Class AA League: Laurel Highlands League @rhsfootball Assistant Coaches Varsity Asst. Coach, Tim Ripple Varsity Asst. Coach, Tim Koshute Varsity Asst. Coach, Mike Sabol Varsity Asst. Coach, Chris Wrabley Varsity Asst. Coach, Dr. Larry McCracken Varsity Asst. Coach, Ron Hobbs Varsity Asst. Coach, […]

2021 PFN Team Preview: The Bellwood-Antis Blue Devils @BAFootball1938 @BA_BluePrint @Dom_Caracciolo @CooperGuyer @AntisBellwood

August 22, 2021 | Billy Splain

Bellwood-Antis Blue Devils PFN Page Head Coach Nick Lovrich PIAA District 6 – Class AA League: Inter-County League @BAFootball1938 Assistant Coaches Bill Crowell, Scott Boyer, Chris Walker, Rick Schreier, Chuck Erickson, Charlie Burch, Travis Martin, Brad Snyder, Rick Kensinger 2020 Season Record 7-1 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 @ Philipsburg-Osceola (SCR) 10:00 am 08-21 vs. St. […]

2021 PFN Player Profile: Ethan Stroup – Altoona @AltoonaAthletic @MtLionFootball @EthannStroup

August 22, 2021 | Billy Splain

Ethan Stroup Altoona Class Of 2022 RB and LB Jersey # 24 HT/WT 6’1” / 215 817 rushing yards, 7 touchdowns (7games) Other sports Track and Field 2x game MVP, Mirror all-star, all-state team finalist Twitter @EthannStroup Why do you play football? I’ve played from a young age and I love the atmosphere it brings […]

2021 PFN Team Preview: The Bishop Guilfoyle Marauders @BGMarauderFball @CooperRother

August 21, 2021 | Billy Splain

Bishop Guilfoyle Marauders PFN Page Head Coach Justin Wheeler PIAA District 6 – Class A League: Laurel Highlands League @BGMarauderFball Assistant Coaches Darren Elvey, Joe Thomas, Gabe Walter, Pat Irwin, Evan Imgrund, Sonny Pacifico, Adam Wheeler, Mike Sprouse 2020 Season Record 7-3 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 @ Central (SCR) 10:00 am 08-27 @ Greater Johnstown (0-0) * […]

2021 PFN Player Profile: Nolan Weaver – Bellefonte @NolanWeaver10 @BellefonteFoot1

August 21, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter

Nolan Weaver Bellefonte Area High School Class of 2022 FB/LB/DE Ht: 5’10 Wt: 175 Other sports: Track and ski club. Awards: PFN All-Academic Gold Team. Twitter: @NolanWeaver10 Why do you play football? In my opinion, football is the best sport out there because it is one of the few sports you can hit people and […]

2021 PFN Player Profile: Tyler Biggans – West Branch @WBWarriorFB @BiggansTyler

August 20, 2021 | Billy Splain

Tyler Biggans West Branch Class Of 2024 Quarterback/Linebacker Jersey # 4 HT/WT 5’11/210 1355 total yards Other sports Baseball Have you won any awards? Twitter @BiggansTyler Why do you play football? I play football because it gives me more opportunities in life. Who is your favorite sports star and why? Kyler Murray is my favorite […]

2021 PFN Team Preview: The Marion Center Stingers @MCStingersFB @Tjlynn2727

August 18, 2021 | Billy Splain

Marion Center Stingers PFN Page Head Coach Adam Rising PIAA District 6 – Class AA League: Heritage Conference 2020 Season Record 6-1 Assistant Coaches Brad Smith Pj Ackerson Nick Pinizzotto Don Fulmer Bradley Smith Jr. Clayton Coble Shane Shipley Justin Hill @MCStingersFB 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 @ Punxsutawney (SCR) Jack LaMarca Stadium 11:00 am […]

2021 PFN Player Profile: Garrett Harrold-Penn Cambria Panthers @Gharrold23 @nfelus1 @PennPanther

August 18, 2021 | Billy Splain

Garrett Harrold Penn Cambria Panthers Class Of: 2023 Position(s): QB, LB Jersey#: 11 Ht: 6’3 – Wt: 190 Stats You’d Like to Share: Thrown for over 3,000 yards and 30 touchdowns in 2 years of Varsity Other Sports: Baseball and Basketball Awards: LHAC All Conference Freshman and Sophomore Twitter: @Gharrold23 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why do you play football? […]

2021 PFN Team Preview: The Cambria Heights Highlanders @CH_Highlanders @HeightsFootbal1

August 16, 2021 | Billy Splain

Cambria Heights Highlanders PFN Page Head Coach Jarrod Lewis PIAA District 6 – Class AA League: Heritage Conference @HeightsFootbal1 Assistant Coaches Jordan Fees, Mitch Voytish, Mike Morealli, Lance Eckenrode, Nathan Bearer Lance Miller 2020 Season Record 5-4 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 vs. North Star (SCR) 10:00 am 08-27 @ Homer-Center (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-03 @ Northern Bedford (0-0) […]

2021 PFN Team Preview: The Claysburg-Kimmel Bulldogs @football_ck @22_baseball_22 @MBilchak7

August 15, 2021 | Billy Splain

Claysburg-Kimmel Bulldogs PFN Page Head Coach Matthew Bilchak PIAA District 6 – Class A League: Inter-County League @football_ck Assistant Coaches Joe Kennedy, Kyle Nale, Rick Biem, Charles Kassick, Corey Reffner 2020 Season Record 1-5 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 @ Portage (SCR) 10:00 am 08-27 @ Glendale (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-03 vs. West Branch (0-0) * 7:00 pm […]

2021 PFN Player Profile: Stephen Scourtis-State College Little Lions @SScourtis88 @SCoachLintal @scasdathletics @statehighfball

August 15, 2021 | Billy Splain

Stephen Scourtis State College Little Lions Class Of: 2023 Position(s): DE/TE Jersey#: 88 Ht: 6’3 – Wt: 230 Other Sports: Basketball and Lacrosse Awards: 2020 All Academic Gold Team Twitter: @SScourtis88 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why do you play football? I play football because I love the game, it challenges me to be the best version of myself, and […]

2021 PFN Team Preview: The United Lions @UHS__football @UHS_Lions

August 14, 2021 | Billy Splain

United Lions PFN Page Head Coach Kevin Marabito PIAA District 6 – Class A League: Heritage Conference @UHS_Lions Assistant Coaches Sean Mack, Rich Hixson, Eric Dixon, Clint Rose, Joe McCully, Zach Hnatko, Lew McElwee, Mike Worthington, Bryan Goodlin 2020 Season Record 1-7 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 @ Conemaugh Township (SCR) Indians Stadium 10:00 am […]

2021 PFN Player Profile: Reece Werner-Central Cambria Red Devils @reecetwerner @CCHSRedDevils @CCRedDevilFball @ShaneMcGregor2

August 14, 2021 | Billy Splain

Reece Werner Central Cambria Red Devils Class Of: 2022 Position(s): Center and Defensive End Jersey#: 74 Ht: 6”2.5 – Wt: 250 Stats You’d like to Share: 6 sacks, 25 solo tackles, 95 total tackles in 20 career starts Other Sports: Baseball Awards: Multiple Player of the Game honors in Football Player of the Year in […]

2021 PFN Team Preview: The Conemaugh Township Indians @TonyPennaJr @tannershirley_ @jbyer15

August 13, 2021 | Billy Splain

Conemaugh Township Indians PFN Page Head Coach Tony Penna Jr. PIAA District 5 – Class A League: Western PA Athletic Conference @TonyPennaJr Assistant Coaches Chad Rininger Mike Capriotti Gary Kinsey Larry Huffman Tony Penna Sr. Todd Cover Donny Haines 2020 Season Record 5-3 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 vs. United (SCR) Indians Stadium 10:00 am […]

2021 PFN Team Preview: The Tyrone Golden Eagles @TyroneEagleEye @GoldenEagles_FB @beck_corrie

August 13, 2021 | Billy Splain

Tyrone Golden Eagles PFN Page Head Coach John Franco PIAA District 6 – Class AAA League: Mountain Athletic Conference Assistant Coaches Pat MeNelis, Steve Guthoff, John Gressler, Murray Fetzer, Scott Gummo, Troy Smith, Tom Templeton, Johnny Franco, Steve Franco, Corbin Ray, 2020 Season Record 7 -2 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 vs. Northern Cambria (SCR) […]

2021 PFN Team Preview: The Penns Valley Rams @PennsValleyASD

August 12, 2021 | Billy Splain

Penns Valley Rams PFN Page Head Coach Martin Tobias Assistant Coaches Rob Irwin, Matt Myers, Kurt Troxell, Dave Yoder, Evan Heiser, Fred Ironside, Brian Randolph, Marlin Fultz 2020 Season Record 5-3 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 vs. Mount Union (SCR) 10:00 am 08-27 @ Mercyhurst Prep (0-0) Mercyhurst University 7:00 pm 09-03 vs. Huntingdon (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-10 […]

2021 PFN Team Preview: The Homer-Center Wildcats @baseball_hc @ImGarrettMock

August 11, 2021 | Billy Splain

Homer-Center Wildcats PFN Page Head Coach Greg Page PIAA District 6 – Class A League: Heritage Conference Assistant Coaches Tony Arone, Mike Arone, Gene Raymond, Nick Raymond, Joe Iezzi, Matt Rodkey, Matt Wilson, Don Mester, Dave Cook, John Cook 2020 Season Record 6-2 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 @ Windber (SCR) Windber Stadium 10:00 am […]

2021 PFN Player Profile: Evan McCracken – Richland @EvanMcCracken_ @rhsfootball

August 11, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter

Evan McCracken Richland High School Class of 2024 RB/MLB Ht: 5’9 Wt: 175 Other sports: Track Twitter: @EvanMcCracken_ Why do you play football? I fell in love with it at an early age. I love the thrill of the game as well. What has been your best memory from football so far? The District Six […]

2021 PFN Player Preview: Dylan McCloskey – Bellefonte @DylanMccloskey @BellefonteFoot1