District 9
June 2023
Football Matters 7 v 7 Richland Tournament
June 20, 2023 | Greg Ricupero
Football Matters Richland 7 v 7 Tournament It was a beautiful day for Richland to host the tournament. The temperature was in the 80’s but there was a nice breeze at Herlinger Field. Fifteen schools made up the 16 team field. The three Indiana County coaches Brad Wright(Indiana), Matt Falisec(Purchase Line) and Kevin Marabito(United Valley) […]
2023 CPFCA Lezzer Lumber Classic Hype Video
June 12, 2023 | Carter Cummings
GAME STORY, FULL GAME VIDEO AND GALLERY
South ends five game losing streak in 2023 Lezzer Lumber Classic (gallery/game link)
June 12, 2023 | Shane Lux
Tyrone – The South scored 45 points and cruised to a 45-20 win over the North at the 38th Lezzer Lumber All-Star Classic. gallery and full game video below Southern Huntingdon’s Nate Myers threw for 208 yards and four touchdowns to lead the South to victory – Bishop Guilfoyle’s Dominic Yanoshak caught four passes for […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Redbank Valley LB/OT Caden Adams
June 10, 2023 | Billy Splain
Caden Adams Middle Linebacker | Offensive Tackle Redbank Valley Class Of 2024 Jersey #50 HT/WT 5’11 180 LBS 22-23 season. 11.8 TPG. 118 total tackles, 16 tackles for loss . 2 forced fumbles, 1 interception. 2nd team all district team linebacker. First team all region Linebacker. All TCW/CE Linebacker Twitter @cadenadams50 Coach Gold says “Caden […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Port Allegany ATH Peyton Stiles
June 5, 2023 | Billy Splain
Peyton Stiles WR, RB, LB, DB Port Allegany Class Of 2024 Jersey #3 HT/WT 5’10 180 400 Receiving Yds, 210 Rushing Yds, 55 tackles, 2 KR tds, 2 ints Other sports Track and baseball. I plan to wrestle again in the winter. League All Star Jr Year Twitter @peyton_stiles3 Coach Justin Bienkowski: “Peyton fulfilled all […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Clearfield QB/CB Will Domico
May 4, 2023 | Billy Splain
Will Domico QB/CB Clearfield Class Of 2024 Jersey #2 HT/WT 5”10 Threw for 5 TD in a single game (played in the first half only Other sports Wrestling and Baseball 1st Mountain League All – Star DB and HM QB, also Best DB of the year at our banquet. 1st team Progress land all star […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Brookville OL/LB Jack Knapp
April 30, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jack Knapp ILB, OL Brookville Class Of 2024 Jersey #58 HT/WT 6’ 200 100 tackles junior year, 14 tfl, 2 sacks Other sports Basketball District 9 first team all conference ILB Twitter @JackKnapp24 New head coach Gabe Bowley is impressed already. “Jack Knapp is going to be a senior OL and Middle Linebacker for […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Brockway Center/LB Johnny Varischetti
April 22, 2023 | Billy Splain
Johnny Varischetti C, MLB, Long Snapper Brockway Class Of 2025 Jersey #56 HT/WT 5’11” 210lbs Other sports Basketball, Track & Field, Baseball 2022 YDL Sports 2nd Team All Star Twitter @J_Varischetti Incoming junior Johnny Varischetti had an exciting 2022 season. It was his first time as a starter and he didn’t disappoint. As center he […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know St. Marys RB/LB Matthew Davis
April 20, 2023 | Billy Splain
Matthew Davis Running back, linebacker, strong safety St Mary’s area Class Of 2024 Jersey #5 HT/WT 5’8/175 7.1 ypc junior year , over 1100 career yards , 19tfl junior year Other sports Track and field , basketball All conference RB/LB, all tri county team Twitter @Matthew73145992 Head Coach Chris Dworek says “He’s an excellent student/athlete […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Jimmy Kerr, Lineman, Central Clarion
April 6, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jimmy Kerr O-tackle/d-line Clarion area Class Of 2025 positions you play Jersey #63 HT/WT 6’4 270 Other sports: Baseball All conference offensive lineman Twitter @Jimmykerr63 Jimmy Kerr was only a sophomore last year but he anchored a line that went 10-2 last year, gaining almost 2,000 yards on the ground. Head Coach Davey Eggleton is […]
The PA Football Story Podcast: Episode 12 – Tim Janocko, Clearfield
February 22, 2023 | Billy Splain
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Brookville School Board Names Gabe Bowley as New Head Football Coach
January 18, 2023 | Phil Myers
The Brookville Area School Board named Gabe Bowley as the new head football coach effective immediately for the 2023 season. Bowley replaces Scott Park who resigned in December. Bowley was an assistant on Park’s staff for the past 6 years as the offensive line coach. Prior to that he coached the defensive line at DuBois […]
Central Clarion Lands 3 Players on PFN Coaches Class 2A All-State Team
December 31, 2022 | Phil Myers
The Central Clarion Wildcats came within one game of an undefeated regular season, losing their last scheduled game of the year. Three players were very instrumental in Central Clarion’s very successful season. They were quarterback Jase Ferguson, wide receiver Ashton Rex, and middle linebacker Ryan Hummell. Ferguson and Rex were named to the first team, […]
Nine District 9 Players Named to PFN Coaches 2022 Class 1A All-Star Team
December 31, 2022 | Phil Myers
There were nine District 9 football players named to the 2022 PFN Coaches Class 1A All-Star team. Two made the All-State first team and seven made the second team. Seven were offensive all-stars and two broke into the all-state defensive line-up. Port Allegany, a state semi-finalist, placed three on the all-state roster, while Brockway and […]
Westinghouse Falls in State Title Game
December 9, 2022 | Marcus Sic
FORTH QUARTER DOES BULLDOGS IN What was a defensive battle for three quarters morphed in to a scoring bonanza, as Southern Columbia outscored the Bulldogs 22 to 8 denying Westinghouse Academy their first State Championship 37 to 22. Westinghouse had only given up 18 points in one game, to 1A Champion Steelton-Highspire, all season. Coach […]
Westinghouse will battle for first state title
December 8, 2022 | Marcus Sic
BULLDOGS MUST STOP THE TIGERS 5 YEAR RUN TO WIN THEIR FIRST TITLE The Westinghouse Bulldogs are playing in their first state title game in school history, it’s been 25 years since a City League school has made it to the state championship game. Across the field the Tigers, of Sothern Columbia are shooting for […]
Union advances to first state football championship
December 3, 2022 | Shane Lux
Clarion – The Union Scotties are heading to the state football championship for the first time. Union continues its incredible postseason run with a 46-36 victory over District 9 Champion Port Allegany to advance to the school’s first football state championship. “It’s about the kids, the school, and the community,” said Union head coach Kim […]
Union and Port Allegany set to duel in semifinals
December 1, 2022 | Shane Lux
The Game: PIAA Class A Semifinals Union Scotties vs. Port Allegany Gators. Friday, December 2nd. Kickoff 7 pm Clarion University Memorial Stadium District IX Champion Port Allegany Gators Head Coach: Justin Benkowski League: District 9 Region 2 Record: 12-1 About the Gators: Honestly, the ride our team has been on isn’t something we’ve spent much […]
Clearfield Head Coach Tim Janocko is hanging up his sweater.
November 27, 2022 | Phil Myers
Tim Janocko has been the Head Football coach at Clearfield since 1985. Next season the Bison will have a new head coach on the sidelines. Also the AD, Tim has told the Clearfield district he is retiring this year. Tim has had an illustrious career, most recently garnering his 300th win with the Bison. […]
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 […]
PIAA Class 1A Playoff Preview – Reynolds vs. Port Allegany
November 24, 2022 | Phil Myers
Reynolds Raiders 11-1 vs. Port Allegheny Gators 11-1 @ Bradford on Friday Nov. 25 at 7 P.M. The Reynolds Raiders invade Bradford to take on the Port Allegany Gators this Friday. The Raiders are the D-10 champs by virtue of their comeback victory over Eisenhower 28-14. Reynolds has won 9 games in a row since […]
District 9 Names 2022 Region 3 All-Stars
November 23, 2022 | Phil Myers
Offensive Lineman of the Year: David Anderson – Elk Co. Catholic Defensive Lineman of the Year: Kyle Dunn – Coudersport Offensive MVP: Noah Cherry – Elk Co. Catholic Co-Defensive MVP: Xander Brown – Coudersport Co-Defensive MVP: David Anderson – Elk Co. Catholic OFFENSE: Offensive Interior Line: Cooper Rossman Coudersport David Anderson Elk Co. Catholic […]
District 9 Names 2022 Region 2 All-Stars
November 23, 2022 | Phil Myers
Offensive Lineman of the Year: Miska Young – Port Allegany Defensive Lineman of the Year: Miska Young – Port Allegany Offensive MVP: Kyle Nellis – Keystone Defensive MVP: Blaine Moses– Port Allegany OFFENSE: Offensive Interior Line: Miska Young Port Allegany Landon Chalmers Union/ACV Reese Yahner Brockway Carson Neely Port Allegany Josh Beal Keystone Aaron […]
District 9 Names 2022 Region 1 All-Stars
November 23, 2022 | Phil Myers
Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year: Baily Miller– Brookville Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year: Waylon Wehner – St. Marys Defensive Lineman of the Year: Alex Lukaschunis – St. Marys Offensive MVP: Jase Ferguson – Central Clarion Defensive MVP: Ryan Hummell– Central Clarion OFFENSE: Offensive Interior Line: Matthew Grusky Punxsutawney Jimmy Kerr Central Clarion Waylon Wehler […]
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