District 9
The LHAC Power Index Week 4 Predictions
September 10, 2025 | Hunter Myers
Current 2025 Records: Model 22-8 (73%), Me 24-6 (80%) Richland @ Bishop McCort: McCort -1 On Thursday night on the anniversary of 9/11, the two top teams in the Laurel Highlands will face off in what has potential to be the game of the year. Both teams have been battle tested with tough matchups early […]
The LHAC Power Index Week 3 Power Rankings
September 9, 2025 | Hunter Myers
Welcome to the LHAC Power Index Week 3 Rankings. Last week the model suffered one of its worst weeks in its 2 years of testing (it was bound to happen at some point). The model went 7-3, missing the mark on Johnstown, Penn Cambria, and Bellwood-Antis. This seems like a good time to explain how […]
Port Allegany’s Bliss Runs Over Central Clarion
September 6, 2025 | Billy Splain
PIt is very rare to watch two state finalists meet during the regular season the very next year, and it has never happened in District 9 until last night. That is when Port Allegany (Class 1A state runner up from a year ago) met Central Clarion (Class 2A runner up in 2024) at Larry Wiser […]
Keystone Union-A-C Valley Game Highlight Reel
September 5, 2025 | Shane Lux
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Conversation with Coach – Blane Gold, Redbank Valley
September 5, 2025 | Phil Myers
His dream in high school was to become a football coach someday. He has one of the highest winning percentages in Pennsylvania for any head football coach that has overseen 70 or more games. One of the biggest influences in his coaching life isn’t even a coach in Pennsylvania, but is a growing legend in […]
Union/A-C Valley Wins Thursday Thriller Over Keystone
September 5, 2025 | Shane Lux
Story by Phil “Protime: Myers A blocked PAT in the second quarter and a blocked field goal attempt at the end of the game proved to be the difference as the visiting Union/AC Valley Falcon Knights downed the Keystone Panthers 15-14 before a large crowd in Knox on Thursday night. With the win, UACV moves […]
The LHAC Power Index Week 3 Predictions
September 3, 2025 | Hunter Myers
Current Records: Model – 15-5, Me – 17-3 Bald Eagle @ Penns Valley: Bald Eagle -23 Bald Eagle took a tough loss in Week 1 to Huntingdon and suffered a blowout at the hands of Penn Cambria in Week 2. Meanwhile, Penns Valley has lost to both BG and Central Cambria. Both teams are searching […]
The LHAC Power Index Week 2 Power Rankings
September 2, 2025 | Hunter Myers
This week we introduce the LHAC Power Index, a model for the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference. This model was built around a simple ELO rating system, think chess, but way more exciting. Each team was assessed an initial ELO in the preseason based on returning production, coach prestige and a team-specific homefield advantage. These rankings […]
2025 District 9 Review – 2nd Week
September 1, 2025 | Phil Myers
Here are the top performers of the week, along with a couple other tidbits: Quarterbacks: Trey Wingard, DuBois, threw for 419 yards and 4 touchdowns. Maddox Hetrick, Punxsutawney, accounted for 5 scores and 359 all-purpose yards. He aired it out for 275 yards and a TD plus he rushed for 84 markers and scored 4 […]
Punxsutawney Tops DuBois With A Strong Second Half Effort
August 30, 2025 | Phil Myers
The Punxsutawney Chucks upped their record to 2-0 in the young 2025 season as they whipped the DuBois Beavers 49-35 before a large crowd at Mansell Stadium in DuBois. The offense of the Chucks made some big plays and also consistently moved the football against the Beavers. But it was the defense, believe it or […]
Union/AC Valley Surprises Redbank Valley 26-22
August 29, 2025 | Phil Myers
On a cool, damp night with moisture in the air, the Union/AC Valley Falcon Knights surprised Redbank Valley’s Bulldogs 26-22 before a nice crowd in Rimersburg at Vidunas Stadium. Some hard running by a pair of senior backs, a perfect pass, ball control, and a tough defense were the keys to UACV’s success. “We have […]
Redbank Valley vs Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley on 8/28/2025 gallery
August 28, 2025 | William Spicher
All photos straight from camera
2025 District 9 Review – 1st Week
August 25, 2025 | Phil Myers
Here are the top performers of the week, along with a couple other tidbits: Quarterbacks: Trey Wingard, DuBois, started the season by tossing 6 touchdowns against a good General McLane team. He accumulated 387 yards passing and 418 all-purpose yards. Trey also scored on a run to make 7 TDs he accounted for. Dom Corcetti, […]
Protime’s First Week Games Highlights and Comments
August 25, 2025 | Phil Myers
Kirtland, Ohio 30 Central Clarion 7 – Kirtland showed why they are one of the top Division VI teams in Ohio year in and year out. Their coaching is phenomenal and they have a nice system on offense that is hard to stop. Central Clarion did a good job on defense until the 4th quarter […]
Punxsutawney Shuts Out Brockway
August 24, 2025 | Phil Myers
The Punxsutawney Chucks pitched a shutout on defense and scored in every quarter on offense to beat the visiting Rovers of Brockway 31-0 Saturday evening at the famous Jack LaMarca Stadium in Punxsutawney. Head coach Brandon Snyder stated this after the game, “We’re happy with the defense. We moved to the 3-4 this year. We […]
DuBois Outlasts McLane in a Wild One
August 24, 2025 | Phil Myers
The DuBois Beavers and the General McLane Lancers gave the fans some excitement on a warm Saturday afternoon at EJ Mansell Stadium in Beavertown. Both teams combined for 13 touchdowns and 980 total yards for the day in a game that lasted almost three hours. DuBois scored the last 21 points and came away with […]
Kirtland’s Running Game and Defense Key to Victory Over Central Clarion
August 23, 2025 | Phil Myers
A western Pennsylvania native, that is a legend in Ohio, brought his Kirtland Hornets to Clarion to tackle the Central Clarion Wildcats on a weather perfect Friday night. In the end, Tiger LaVerde’s Kirtland squad upended Central Clarion 30-7 before a large crowd. It was the running game and the defense of the Hornets that […]
Protime’s Triple Header Preview for Week One or is it Week Zero
August 21, 2025 | Phil Myers
Good day football fans. It is time. The 2025 PA high school football season is here. Even though Protime has retired his predictions column and cut back on a few other things, Billy Splain has been more than kind enough to put up with the old codger for another year of regular season coverage. Protime […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: Keystone Panthers
August 13, 2025 | Cody Brady
Keystone Panthers Head Coach: Todd Smith Class 1A PIAA District: 9 2024 Record 5-6 Key Starters Lost Drew Keth Spencer Heeter Quinten Graham Returning starters Dom Corcetti – QB/S – 6’1″ 180 JR Eli Nellis – SB/S – 6’0″ 175 JR Jake Henry – FB/LB – 6’0″ 185 SR Joey Spence – TE/LB […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: Karns City Gremlins
August 13, 2025 | Cody Brady
Karns City Gremlins Head Coach: Joe Sherwin Class 2A PIAA District: 9 2024 Record 7-3 Key Starters Lost Camden Ealy Braden Slater Troy Nagel Shane Peters Returning starters CJ Emrick C/LB 5′ 9″ 190 SR Sean Slaughenhoupt G/DT 5′ 9″ 250 SR Kolby Blair T 5′ 10″ 250 SR Shane Emrick G/LB 5′ […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Bradford Owls
August 10, 2025 | Hunter Myers
Bradford Owls Head Coach: Jeff Puglio PIAA District 9 Class 4A 2024 Record: 3 – 7 Key Starters Lost Talan Reese, Evan Whitmore Returning Starters Jacob Abers, Logan Kohler, Kaden Kicior, Braylon Little, Tommy Langdon, Andrew Giordano, Sean Ward 2025 Schedule Season Outlook We open with a state finalist, in Port […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: Union-AC Valley Falcon Knights
August 9, 2025 | Cody Brady
Union-AC Valley Falcon Knights Head Coach: Dan Reed Class 1A PIAA District: 9 2024 Record 8-4 Key Starters Lost Owen Bish QB-Safety Quinton Hornberger OT-DT Cole Wiant, OT-DT Returning starters Max Gallagher RB/LB , 5’10, 185 lbs Senior Logan Skibinski RB/LB 5’9, 170 lbs Senior Colbin Elliot OT/DT 6’1, 250 lbs Senior Aidan […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: Punxsutawney Chucks
August 9, 2025 | Cody Brady
Punxsutawney Chucks Head Coach: Brandon Snyder Class 4A PIAA District: 9 2024 Record 5-6 Key Starters Lost Kaden Heigley Noah Kengersky Returning starters Maddox Hetrick, QB/WR/OLB, 5’9” 175, SR Zaden Gould, QB/OLB, 6’ 195, SR Jordan Rutan, RB/S, 5’8” 150, SR Beau Thomas, TE/LB, 6’2” 225, SR Logan Moore, WR/S, 5’10” 180, SR […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: Kane Wolves
August 9, 2025 | Cody Brady
Kane Wolves Head Coach: Matt Bodamer Class 1A PIAA District: 9 2024 Record 3-7 Key Starters Lost Kane Scharba Cameron Severance Austin Campbell Kyle Zook, Sam West John Lorenzo Levi Wilson Camden Ray Returning starters Evan Anderson, RB/S, 6’2″, 210, 2026 Isiah Smith, OL/DL, 5’10”, 230, 2026 Thomas Shrubb, Ol/DL, 5’6″, 190, 2026 […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: Brockway Rovers
August 8, 2025 | Cody Brady
Brockway Rovers Head Coach: Jake Heigel Class 3A PIAA District: 9 2024 Record 7-5 Key Starters Lost John Varischetti Blake Pisarcik Carter Guaglianone Ja Wherry Colton Ross Michael Pirrow Returning starters Carter Himes, RB, 5’11, 205, 2026 Ben Yale, Line, 6’1, 290, 2026 Jon Winnings, Line, 6’, 280, 2026 Madox Decker, Line, 6’4, […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: Curwensville Golden Tide
August 8, 2025 | Cody Brady
Curwensville Golden Tide Head Coach: Brad Sopic Class 2A PIAA District: 9 2024 Record 2-8 Key Starters Lost Tyler Dunn Hunter Tkacik Andrew Pentz Matt Shaw Returning starters Josh LeGars OL/DL Cael Butler WR/DB Lincoln Hoyt WR/DB Sam Gustafson RB/LB Brooks Hendershot OL/DL Caleb Hendershot OL/DL Lawson Neisweinder TE/LB Tuck Tkacik RB/LB […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Central Clarion Wildcats
August 4, 2025 | Mia Williams
Central Clarion Head Coach: Dave Eggleton Class 2A PIAA District: 9 2024 Record 14-1 Key Starters Lost: Jase Ferguson Jimmy Kerr Matt Alston Jessie Siwieki Returning Starters: Hayden Hindman G/DL 6’2 260 2026 Brendan Bracken C 6’2 230 2027 Brynden Carrier T 6’0 260 2026 Charlie Hepfl H-back/LB 6’0 190 2026 Ethan Rex OLB/slot […]
District 9 Media Day – Part 4
August 2, 2025 | Phil Myers
As stated in Part 1, District 9 is split into four divisions for this upcoming football season. Division IV consists of Bucktail, Cameron County, Coudersport, Otto-Eldred, and Smethport. This division looks to be competitive with one or more probably making the playoffs. Otto-Eldred is the pick of the coaches to win the division, but this […]
District 9 Media Day – Part 3
August 2, 2025 | Phil Myers
As stated in Part 1, District 9 is split into four divisions for 2025. Division III will consist of Kane, Keystone, Moniteau, Ridgway, and Union-AC Valley. This division looks to be very competitive on paper as at least three teams return quite a bit from 2024. The coaches have named Keystone as the team to […]
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