District 9

September 2020

Union/A-C Valley drops Keystone @UHSACV_Football @KeystoneFootba2

September 19, 2020 | PFN Staff

Special contribution d9and10sports.com Chris Rosetti KNOX, Pa. – Caiden Rainey’s 10-yard touchdown run capped a 63-yard drive to open the second half for Union/A-C Valley and the Falcon Knights did the rest in a 14-7 win over rival Keystone Friday night in Knox. Rainey had the big plays of the drive including an 18-yard catch and […]

Central Clarion Wildcats Open Historic First Season With Win Over Over Punxsutawney

September 14, 2020 | David McClaine

CLARION SPORTS ZONE The Central Clarion Wildcats opened their inaugural season on Friday (September 11th), with a 42-6 win over Punxsutawney, at Clarion-Limestone Stadium . With this being the first game (and first home game) in Central Clarion history, the game was loaded with program firsts that these Wildcat players will remember for the rest […]

Keystone’s Panthers Pounce Early and Often in Win Over Sheffield’s Wolverines

September 13, 2020 | Phil Myers

On a beautiful Saturday afternoon on Wolverine Mountain in Sheffield, the visiting Keystone Panthers had their way offensively, defensively, and on special teams with the home team. Pretty much scoring at will, the Panthers light up the scoreboard for 86 points while holding the Wolverines to the proverbial goose egg. Winning coach Ryan Smith stated […]

Brookville’s Three Ks Too Much for DuBois @BrookvilleRaid2 @DASDBeavers

September 12, 2020 | Phil Myers

You’ve heard of the ‘three amigos.’ Well, Brookville’s three Ks (Jack Krug, Robert Keth, and Brayden Kunselman) accounted for all six of the Blue Raiders’ touchdowns in some manner and they piled up mucho yardage in Brookville’s conquest of the DuBois Beavers 42-28. The game was played in Brookville before a smattering of fans estimated […]

Special Teams lift Karns City over Moniteau @MoniteauWarrior @MoniteauD @KC_GremlinFball

September 11, 2020 | Shane Lux

Micah Rupp scored twice for Karns City. Two special teams touchdowns fueled Karns City to a 31-8 route of Moniteau Friday night in West Sunbury. “I thought everybody contributed tonight,” said Karns City head coach Joe Sherwin. “We subbed a lot of guys, but everyone did their job and played their part. That is what […]

2020 Team Preview: The Clearfield Bison @Bison__Football @coachjanocko

September 9, 2020 | Billy Splain

Clearfield Bison Head Coach Tim janocko Assistant Coaches Myles Caragein, Dan Putt, Dave Domico, Nate Glunt, Dylan Fenton Eric Scaife 2019 Season Record 9-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-11 @ Penns Valley (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-18 vs. Tyrone (0-0) * Bison Stadium 7:00 pm 09-25 vs. Bellefonte (0-0) * Bison Stadium 7:00 pm 10-02 vs. Philipsburg-Osceola (0-0) * Bison Stadium […]

2020 Player Profile: Kobe Bonnano, Redbank Valley @bonanno_kobe @RVBulldogs

September 7, 2020 | Phil Myers

Name: Kobe Bonanno High School: Redbank Valley High School Class of: 2021 Height: 6’3” Weight: 260 Position: DL/RB/QB Twitter: @bonanno_kobe Your nickname, if you have one you’d like to share: Koab Siblings (# brothers and # sisters): 1 Sister College Major (if decided): Mechanical Engineering Do you play other sports? If so, please list: Wrestling […]

By All Accounts Kids (and Coaches) Excited to be Playing Football @TjWingard @DASDBeavers @Bison__Football @coachjanocko

September 6, 2020 | Phil Myers

. The response from long-time coach, Tim Janocko, was the same as first year coach, T.J. Wingard, ‘it was fantastic and the kids enjoyed it’. Their answer was to the question, ‘how did it feel to be playing football again after all this craziness with Covid?’ The Beavers of DuBois led by Wingard travelled […]

Pending School Boards’ Approval, D9 Teams in IU-9 Won’t Start Until Sept. 14; Will Play in IU-9 “Bubble”

August 24, 2020 | PFN Staff

RIDGWAY, Pa. – The 14 public school districts that make up Intermediate Unit 9 in the northern half of District 9 won’t play fall high school sports until Sept. 14 and will most likely play in a “bubble” that only includes each other. “Following the PIAA’s vote on Friday, Aug. 21, to […]

Central Clarion reveals new uniforms @LarryWiser

August 22, 2020 | David McClaine

Senior Gridders Unveil Central Clarion Wildcats’ Uniforms Wildcat Seniors wearing brand new uniforms (L-R) #83 Anthony Slike (C-L), #75 Patrick Gulnak (C-L), #60 Logan Lerch (CA), #8 Calvin German (CA), #28 Keidon Smith (C-L), #7 Jason Ganoe (C-L), #11 Kyle Bottaro (C-L), #17 Ethan Burford (CA), #51 Jordan McCord-Wolbert (NC), #21 Cutter Boggess (CA), #44 […]

2020 PFN Player Profile: Connor Ford, Brockway @connerjford1 @BrockwayFootba1

August 14, 2020 | Phil Myers

Name: Conner Ford High School: Brockway Class of: 2021 Height: 5’8″ Weight: 170 Position: QB/CB Twitter: @connerjford1 Siblings: 1 brother, 1 sister College Major (if decided): Pre-med biochemistry Do you play other sports? If so, please list: Football and baseball Favorite subject in school: Chemistry Any team goals for the upcoming 2020 football season: Our […]

The AML Dominates the KSAC in Pennsylvania’s First H.S. Football Game of the Year

August 8, 2020 | Phil Myers

The Cancel Culture and football nay-sayers were losers in the Allegheny Mountain League’s 24-6 victory over the Keystone Shortway Athletic Conference last night in Brockway at Frank Varischetti Field. “We need to play football. The kids need to play football. I hope the PIAA does the right thing,” stated winning coach Tony Gerg of […]

2020 Team Preview: The Broovkille Raiders @scottpark68 @BrookvilleSD @jack_krug6

August 5, 2020 | Billy Splain

Broovkille Raiders Head Coach Scott Park Assistant Coaches Nick Nosker Andy Martino Jim Rush Dave Fitch Bob Fye Gabe Bowley Shaun Reynolds 2019 Season Record 8-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 @ Mercyhurst Prep (SCR) Mercyhurst University 10:00 am 08-28 vs. Bradford (0-0) * Brookville HS Football Stadium 7:00 pm 09-04 @ DuBois (0-0) Mansell Stadium 7:00 pm 09-11 […]

2020 Team Preview: The St. Mary’s Flying Dutchmen @SmDutchNation @coachv75 @ChrisDworek

August 2, 2020 | Billy Splain

St. Mary’s Flying Dutchmen Head Coach Chris Dworek Assistant Coaches Seth Field Jim Alegretto Mike Kunes Zach Hoy Jimmy Werner Beau Iorfido Frank Varischetti 2019 Season Record 6-5 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 @ Clearfield (SCR) Bison Stadium 10:00 am 08-28 vs. Ridgway (0-0) * Dutch County Stadium 7:00 pm 09-04 @ Bradford (0-0) * Bradford Stadium 7:00 pm […]

2020 Team Preview: The Redbank Valley Bulldogs @RVBulldogs

July 30, 2020 | Billy Splain

Redbank Valley Bulldogs Head Coach Blane Gold Assistant Coaches Jason Kundick – Offensive Coordinator Chad Ortz – JV Head Coach Jake Dougherty – Quarterbacks Connor Shoemaker – Wide Receivers/Defensive Backs Craig Hibell – Wide Recievers Ronny Geist – Linebackers 2019 Season Record 9-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 vs. Central Clarion (SCR) Bulldogs […]

2020 Player Profile: Ben Glasl, Brockway @BenGlasl @BrockwayFootba1

July 29, 2020 | Phil Myers

Name: Ben Glasl Brockway Area Jr./Sr. High School 2021 WR/SS Height: 5’6” Weight: 135 Twitter @BenGlasl Siblings: 2 brothers and 1 sister College Major: undecided Do you play other sports? If so, please list: Baseball Favorite subject in school: Math Any team goals for the upcoming 2020 football season: Our goal is to win each […]

2020 Team Preview: The Curwensville Golden Tide @tide_football @JustinMarshal39

July 22, 2020 | Billy Splain

Curwensville Golden Tide Head Coach Jim Thompson Assistant Coaches Chris Folmar Justin Marshall Luke Grata Joe Bennett Randy Marshall 2019 Season Record 1-8 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 @ West Branch (SCR) 10:00 am 08-28 vs. Elk County Catholic (0-0) * Riverside Stadium 7:00 pm 09-04 @ Cameron County (0-0) Red Raider Football Complex 7:00 pm 09-11 vs. Union-AC Valley (0-0) […]

2020 Player Profile: Zane Inguagiato, Clearfield @ZInguagiato @Bison__Football @coachjanocko

July 18, 2020 | Billy Splain

Zane Inguagiato 2021 Clearfield DL left OT Jersey #57 Ht 6”5 Wt 290 Other Sports: Track and field awards: Best Offensive linemen Twitter: @ZInguagiato Why do you play football? It’s a sport I’m built for I couldn’t see myself not playing it Who is your favorite sports star and why? TJ Watt I […]

2020 Player Profile: Isaiah “Zuke” Smith, Kane Area @zuke1428 @coachsilfies

July 15, 2020 | Billy Splain

Isaiah “Zuke” Smith 2021 Kane Area QB Jersey # 14 Ht 6’6” Wt 185 Twitter: @zuke1428 Other Sports: basketball, baseball, track Any awards you’ve won: Varsity Boys Basketball: 2017 Rookie of the Year, 2019 Holiday Tournament Most Valuable Defensive Player, 2020 Defensive Player of the Year Why do you play football? I play football because […]

2020 Player Profile: Nicolas Domico – Clearfield @domiconicolas @Bison__Football @coachjanocko

July 12, 2020 | Billy Splain

Nicholas Domico 2021 Clearfield Area High School Inside Linebacker, Tight End Jersey #16 Ht 6’2 Wt 210 twitter @domiconicolas Other Sports: Wrestling and baseball 2019 stats 84 Solo tackles, 1 interception, 3 fumble recoveries, 4 pass deflections, 1 defensive touchdown, 15 receptions, 195 receiving yards, ad 3 receiving touchdowns. First-Team Mountain Conference Linebacker, Second-Team Mountain […]

2020 PFN Player Previews: Mason Mershimer, Moniteau @RottmanMHS @4_mershie @MoniteauWarrior

July 10, 2020 | Shane Lux

Mason Mershimer Moniteau High School Class of 2021 Head Coach: Bob Rottman Position: RB/SS Height: 5’10” Weight: 190lbs Q&A What made you choose football? It’s a way to get away from everything and release any anger you have. What’s your favorite football memory? My favorite football memory is playing the semi-finals for District IX. […]

Central Clarion Wildcats Football Team Reveals Logo

July 9, 2020 | Billy Splain

Central Clarion Wildcats Football Team Reveals Logo CLARION SPORTS ZONE on 8 July, 2020 at 17:46 (All photos submitted by Clarion Area athletic director,Nancy Mills) Above: Central Clarion Wildcats logo designed by Karl Jacobson The Central Clarion Wildcats football team, a new entity, consisting of a co-op between Clarion Area, North Clarion and Clarion-Limestone School […]

2020 PFN Player Profile: Zach Shilala, Dubois @ShilalaZach @DASDBeavers

July 8, 2020 | Phil Myers

Name: Zach Shilala High School: DuBois Area Height: 6′ Weight: 160 lbs. Position: WR/CB Twitter: @ShilalaZach Siblings: 1 sister College Major: Something in sports medicine. Other Sports: Track and Field Favorite Subject in School: English Team Goals for 2020: Win every game possible, don’t lose without a battle. Personal Goals for 2020: 8+ touchdowns, 500+ […]

2020 Team Preview: The Brockway Rovers @BrockwayFootba1 @CameronFaust6

July 7, 2020 | Billy Splain

Brockway Rovers Head Coach Jake Heigel Assistant Coaches Alec Shaffer-Doan (OC) Jordan Hoover (DC) Kyle Braun (WR) Ben Donlin (LB) Anthony Benson (RB) Benny Bennasutti (Line) 2019 Season Record 3-7 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 Philipsburg-Osceola (SCR) Frank Varischetti Field 10:00 am 08-22 Ridgway (SCR) Frank Varischetti Field 10:00 am 08-28 Union-AC Valley (0-0) Frank Varischetti Field […]

2020 Team Preview: The Cameron County Red Raiders @natepalumbo23