District 7
November 2024
Aiden Bliss Scores Five TDs and Port Allegany Pounds Fort Cherry to Reach the State Finals for the First Time Ever
November 30, 2024 | Phil Myers
Port Allegany, thanks to a huge second quarter, mercy-ruled Fort Cherry 46-8 at PennWest-Clarion’s Memorial field last night. Not only did the Gator offense, led by Aiden Bliss, control the game, Port’s defense held one of the best offenses and one of the best players in D7 to one measly touchdown and minimal yardage for […]
Avonworth defeats Penn Cambria 16-6 in snowy semifinals
November 30, 2024 | Annabelle Aquino
The combined score of Avonworth and Penn Cambria was less than the frigid 28-degree temperature at kickoff. Moving on to the 3A PIAA State Finals, the Avonworth Antelopes defeated the Penn Cambria Panthers 16-6 at Norwin High School this frosty Friday. “Our kids played well. They were resilient, they battled for four quarters, and they […]
Central Clarion Makes D9 History During 55-0 Rout Of South Park
November 30, 2024 | Shane Lux
Farrell – Domination. Truly, what else can be said? A District 9 school is not supposed to beat the WPIAL champion in football, let alone lay a 55-0 whooping on them. But that’s exactly what happened Friday night at Farrell. “It’s just surreal,” said Central Clarion head coach Dave Eggleton. “I don’t think it’s sunk […]
Bishop McDevitt Moves On To 5A State Championship With Win Over Pine-Richland
November 29, 2024 | Baron Dionis
The Bishop McDevitt Crusaders used a three touchdown night from Kentucky commit, Stone Saunders, to take down the Pine-Richland Rams 28-14. Bishop McDevitt moves on to the 5A State Championship with the win and will take on Roman Catholic at Cumberland Valley High School. After back to back three and outs, Bishop McDevitt got their […]
Pictures from Lampeter-Strasburg/Thomas Jefferson Semi-Final
November 29, 2024 | Billy Splain
Photos by @Sykotyk
Lampeter-Strasburg erases first half deficit, advances to PIAA 4A title game
November 29, 2024 | Billy Splain
“Our backs were against the wall there for a while, they’re a really good football team. Our kids, they found a way” said a jubilant Lampeter-Strasburg head coach Victor Ridenour after the Pioneers engineered a 20-16 come from behind win to advance to the PIAA class 4A title game. The Pioneers scored first on a […]
Class 1A Semifinal Preview: Fort Cherry vs. Port Allegany
November 29, 2024 | Phil Myers
Fort Cherry vs. Port Allegany at PennWest Clarion – Friday November 29 @ 7:00 P.M. Fort Cherry Rangers (14-0) Fort Cherry, ranked 2nd in the state, is coached by Tanner Garry. He has been the head coach since the 2020 season and has compiled a record of 45-14. But he is 29-1 over the past […]
TJ and Lampeter matchup looks like old school football
November 29, 2024 | Billy Splain
When the Jaguars and Pioneers face off today at Mansion Park in Altoona they should throw out all the fancy new gear, break out the old 1975 pads and neck collars, put on those old single bar facemasks and have at it. This game has that feel. Old school, ground it out and pound on […]
Bishop McDevitt vs Pine-Richland; PIAA Class 5A semi-final preview
November 28, 2024 | Blake Fuchs
Bishop McDevitt vs Pine-Richland PIAA Class 5A semi-final Friday, November 29, 7pm, Mansion Park, Altoona Who will earn “A trip to the Chap”? (Click pic for brackets) Pine-Richland enters Mansion Park as WPIAL champions for the third time in five years, defeating defending champion Peters Township, who last year lost in the PIAA championship game […]
South Park vs. Central Clarion PIAA Class AA State Semifinal Preview
November 28, 2024 | Shane Lux
South Park Eagles vs. Central Clarion Wildcats Friday November 29th, 7 PM @ Farrell High School About the South Park Eagles Record: 12-1 Conference: WPIAL Allegheny Head Coach: Brian Abbey Players to Watch: Quarterback: Robert Lenzi. 674 passing yards, 910 rushing yards, 19 total touchdowns. Running Back: Eric Doerue. 1865 rushing yards, 101 receiving yards, […]
WPIAL 5A Pine-Richland v. Peters Twp (PHOTO GALLERIES)
November 24, 2024 | Sykotyk
Pine Richland gets revenge against Peters Township Peters Township loses tough heartbreaker 20-9 in the WPIAL final to Pine-Richland
WPIAL 3A Avonworth v. Central Valley (PHOTO GALLERIES)
November 24, 2024 | Sykotyk
Third Times the Charm: Avonworth wins WPIAL title after losing previous two seasons Central Valley swallows 17-0 shut-out loss in 3A WPIAL Championship
WPIAL 2A South Park v. Seton-LaSalle (PHOTO GALLERIES)
November 24, 2024 | Sykotyk
South Park wins first WPIAL Title since 2005 Seton LaSalle ends season with a 21-14 loss to South Park in the WPIAL finals
WPIAL 1A Fort Cherry v. Clairton (PHOTO GALLERIES)
November 24, 2024 | Sykotyk
Fort Cherry wins back-to-back 1A WPIAL Championship Clairton Bears fall short in 1A WPIAL Championship against Fort Cherry
Pine Richland gets revenge against Peters Township
November 24, 2024 | Andrew Schaffer
After losing to Peters Township last year Pine Richland was able to get revenge tonight in their 20-9 win over Peters Township. “I’m just excited for my team, these guys busted their tails off all offseason, to get back to the championship game, and then to compete at a high level in the championship game, […]
Peters Township loses tough heartbreaker 20-9 in the WPIAL final to Pine-Richland
November 23, 2024 | Mia Williams
A strong defense and pinpoint accuracy throws by the Pine-Richland Rams ended the Peters Township Indians’ season and with it, the chance to claim back-to-back WPIAL titles. The Indian defense, which is one of the strongest in the WPIAL, only giving up an average of 10 points per game, was able to contain the Rams […]
Central Valley swallows 17-0 shut-out loss in 3A WPIAL Championship
November 23, 2024 | Annabelle Aquino
The Central Valley Warriors lost to the Avonworth Antelopes 17-0 in the 3A WPIAL Championship game at Acrisure Stadium. The low-scoring game developed from strong defensive stops and the Warriors’ inability to recover from Avonworth’s quick offensive start. “Like I told these guys in the locker room, ‘You didn’t fail. You came up short… there’s […]
Third Times the Charm: Avonworth wins WPIAL title after losing previous two seasons
November 23, 2024 | Ethan Spozarski
The third time’s the charm as Avonworth defeated Central Valley 17-0 in the 3A WPIAL Championship. The Antelopes have made the 3A Championship the past two seasons, however lost both against Belle Vernon with a combined score of 40-7. Head coach Duke Johncour said this championship is a great feeling; there’s more to it. “It’s […]
South Park wins first WPIAL Title since 2005
November 23, 2024 | Andrew Schaffer
For the first time since 2005 South Park is WPIAL Champions. They did it by running the ball in their 21-14 win over Seton LaSalle. “It’s great for the program, I think our program is in a good place, to be able to see the people that are going to come after them to be […]
Seton LaSalle ends season with a 21-14 loss to South Park in the WPIAL finals
November 23, 2024 | Mia Williams
A young Seton LaSalle Rebel team struggled to keep up with an imposing group of South Park Eagles which led to a 21-14 loss and an end to the Rebels perfect WPIAL playoff record. The game, which took place at Acruisure Stadium, started with a series of offensive plays by Seton LaSalle. The Rebels ended […]
Thomas Jefferson Shuts Down Clearfield To Advance To 4A Semi Finals
November 23, 2024 | Baron Dionis
The Thomas Jefferson Jaguars continued their undefeated season with a dominating 35-0 win over the Clearfield Bison. With the victory, the Jaguars moved on and will face off against Lampeter-Strasburg in the 4A Semi Finals. Thomas Jefferson took over on on each side of the ball this afternoon, starting off the game with a three […]
Fort Cherry wins back-to-back 1A WPIAL Championship
November 23, 2024 | Annabelle Aquino
The Fort Cherry Rangers defeated the Clairton Bears 21-20 in the 1A WPIAL Championship game. The Rangers defended their title from last year, making this their second WPIAL Championship victory. “They did a fantastic job coming out and playing our style,” said Fort Cherry head coach Tanner Garry. “ We wanted to show from an […]
Clairton Bears fall short in 1A WPIAL Championship against Fort Cherry
November 23, 2024 | Ethan Spozarski
The Clairton Bears lost to the Fort Cherry Rangers 21-20 with the storyline being a tale of two halves. Clairton coming into today had never allowed more than seven points in a single game all year being one of the best defenses in all the WPIAL. Clairton started the game on defense, and like they […]
Elijah Faulkner leads high-paced Central Catholic offense to rout of State College
November 23, 2024 | Billy Splain
File Photo: Elijah Faulkner ALTOONA — Central Catholic began its football season with a pair of losses to some talented teams in St. Frances Academy (Md.) and Pine-Richland. The Vikings were outscored a combined 66-33 in the losses. Since those losses, Central Catholic has won 10 straight games. The Vikings made it 11 in a […]
Hittin’ The Road With Travelin’ Matt – Playoffs (Spartans, Wildcats, Jaguars & Vikings)
November 20, 2024 | Matt Herring
Each week Travelin’ Matt traverses Pennsylvania attending the hottest high school football games and best match ups in the Commonwealth. Follow his exploits each week as he documents his journey from Week 0 to the Pennsylvania State Football Finals! Thursday, November 14 4A HM Southern Lehigh (10-2) vs. 4A Bethlehem Catholic (6-6) Friday, […]
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