District 9

September 2024

Port Allegany 66, Redbank Valley 38 (Photo Gallery)

September 8, 2024 | Sykotyk

Port Allegany wins a high scoring game, 66-38 over the visiting Redbank Valley Bulldogs. Led by Aiden Bliss and Tristan Kiser with a punishing ground game. Port Allegany is Now Top Dog in District Nine Class 1A as They Throttle Redbank 66-38 For more, and larger, photos from this game, click HERE. For photos from […]

Port Allegany is Now Top Dog in District Nine Class 1A as They Throttle Redbank 66-38

September 7, 2024 | Phil Myers

Jim Croce had a song in 1973 called ‘Bad, Bad Leroy Brown’ who was the baddest man in the whole damn town. Well, Port Allegany probably can make that statement in Class 1A football in District Nine after the Gators simply overwhelmed Redbank Valley 66-38 before a fair-sized Saturday afternoon hometown crowd. The offense, led […]

Weather once again took a shot at the Friday night schedule: List of rescheduled and cancelled games

September 7, 2024 | Billy Splain

District 7: Highlands football vs New Castle cancelled Pine-Richland vs Seneca Valley cancelled McGuffey vs West Allegheny cancelled Mohawk vs Shenango cancelled Summit Academy vs. Freedom cancelled Greensburg C.C. vs. Apollo-Ridge cancelled Riverside vs. Laurel, ppd. until noon today Freeport vs Quaker Valley postponed to Saturday at 10 North Catholic vs. Blackhawk ppd. until 11 […]

DuBois Posts Easy Victory Over Bradford

September 7, 2024 | Phil Myers

The DuBois Beavers came to play Friday night before a nice sized home crowd at Mansell Stadium. Clicking on all cylinders, DuBois scored a touchdown on nine straight drives after punting on their first possession and defeated the Bradford Owls 61-7. Quarterback Trey Wingard pitched the pigskin for 266 yards and 5 TDs to show […]

2024 District 9 Review – 2nd Week Action

September 2, 2024 | Phil Myers

Here are the top performers of the week, along with a couple other tidbits: Quarterbacks: Jase Ferguson, Central Clarion, became the third District 9 quarterback ever to throw 100 or more career touchdown passes when he threw for 5 TDs and 251 yards against St. Marys. He also rushed for 108 yards. Braylon Wagner, Redbank […]

2024 District 9 Review – 1st Week Action

August 27, 2024 | Phil Myers

Here are the top performers of the week, along with a couple other tidbits: Quarterbacks: Aiden Patton, Brockway, tossed 4 touchdown passes while throwing for 383 yards. Braylon Wagner, Redbank Valley, tossed the agate for 325 yards and 3 TDs. He also ran for a pair of scores. Jase Ferguson, Central Clarion, threw for 209 […]

Wildcats Down Beavers In 2024 Football Opener

August 25, 2024 | David McClaine

Above photo courtesy of Brinley Kiskadden – BK Media: Wildcat offensive line in the trenches with the Beavers Clarion Sports Zone The Central Clarion Wildcats picked up the win in the 2024 season opener at Wiser Field, on Friday (August 23rd), in much the same fashion as their games last year, as they downed the […]

Big 30 All Star Classic – NY 39 PA 18 (Gallery) on 8/3/24

August 22, 2024 | William Spicher

Article for this game can found at this link Big 30 Classic Article More photos at Deacon Blues Blog

2024 Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference Preview: East 2 Section

August 22, 2024 | Baron Dionis

2023 Final LHAC Standings (Overall-Record/Conference) Central 12-1 (11-0) Bald Eagle 12-2 (10-1) Richland 11-2 (10-1) Penn Cambria 9-3 (9-3) Clearfield 8-4 (7-3) Chestnut Ridge 7-4 (7-3) Forest Hills 8-4 (7-4) Bishop Guilfoyle 6-5 (6-4) Tyrone 6-5 (6-5) Penns Valley 6-5 (6-5) Central Cambria 4-6 (4-6) Philipsburg-Osceola 4-6 (4-6) Bedford 3-7 (3-7) Somerset 3-7 (3-7) Bishop […]

District Nine Conference Preview – Region 3

August 20, 2024 | Phil Myers

Bucktail – New coach Kevin Ransom is looking to build upon Bucktail’s 5-5 record last year. He says building a foundation is important. With 4 offensive linemen back plus Brody Pentz at QB, the 2024 season is bright. Pentz rushed for over 1,300 yards last year and is a super athlete. Rushing and passing for […]

2024 District Nine Conference Preview – Region 2

August 15, 2024 | Phil Myers

Brockway – The Rovers have a team to challenge St. Marys for the 3A crown this year. Coach Jake Heigel brings back 7 offensive and 7 defensive starters from a year ago. The strength of the ’24 version of Rover football will be at wide receiver and in the trenches. Leading a speedy and very […]

District Nine Conference Preview – Region 1

August 12, 2024 | Phil Myers

Bradford – The Owls broke a 3-year losing streak in 2023 by winning 4 games. They have 50 players going into camp, so the numbers are good. Coach Jeff Puglio says it is a matter of getting the right kids and they are getting there. They had a few kids step up and contribute last […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Sheffield lineman Andrew Kyler

August 9, 2024 | Billy Splain

Andrew Kyler Right guard and Defensive Tackle Sheffield Class Of 2025 Jersey #73 HT/WT 5,11 230 Other sports Basketball and Track Division 9 Region 3 all star offensive lineman for the 2023 season Coach says “Leader, underclassmen look up to him. He’s respected in the school. A very coachable kid”. LET’S GET TO KNOW ANDREW […]

New York Ends Big 30 Drought With 39-18 Win Over Pennsylvania

August 4, 2024 | Shane Lux

Bradford – New York won their first Big 30 All-Star Football Game since 2015 with a convincing 39-18 victory over Pennsylvania. Following a streak of six losses, one tie, and a game lost due to COVID-19, New York controlled play from the outset and scored their first victory in the Big 30 game since a […]

2024 District Nine Media Day Huge Success

August 2, 2024 | Phil Myers

The 2024 District Nine football media day was largely successful due to all teams playing in the league participated and 14 media outlets were represented. There were approximately 150 players, coaches, media personnel, and organizers present at the St. Marys Middle School. The event began at 9:00 A.M. with some introductory remarks, followed by a […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Brockway Area lineman Ben Yale

July 29, 2024 | Billy Splain

Ben Yale OL/DL Brockway Area HS Class Of 2026 Jersey #57 HT/WT 6 ft 270 lbs 60 tackles and 6.5 sacks last season Other sports Baseball and basketball Tri-county first team DL, all conference first team DL Twitter @BenjaminYale2 Coach says: “Ben is an old school Oline/Dline player who has exceptional weight room strength and […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Sheffield Wolverines QB Colby Barr

July 25, 2024 | Billy Splain

Colby Barr Quarterback Sheffield Wolverines Class Of 2025 Jersey #10 HT/WT 6,0 150 Broke single game passing record last year 6 touchdowns 427 yards Other sports Basketball, Track Leadership award, offensive player of the the year award Coach says: “Ultimate leader, studies the game, leader in the school Respected buy the under classman. He understands […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Redbank Valley QB Braylon Wagner

July 21, 2024 | Billy Splain

Braylon Wagner Quarterback Redbank Valley Class Of 2026 Jersey #9 HT/WT 6’ 2” 175 lbs 23 Games 3,849 passing yards 54 passing touchdowns 406 rushing yards 9 rushing touchdowns Other sports Baseball, basketball, and doing track this upcoming year Pennsylvania Football Writers All-State Quarterback; YDL Sports Network District 9 Offensive Player of The Year; Leader […]

Elk County Catholic and St. Marys to Form a Football Co-op for 2024

July 1, 2024 | Phil Myers

The Elk County Catholic Crusader football program is ending, at least for the 2024 season and possibly beyond, due to a lack of players. “It’s a sad day, but we couldn’t get enough kids,” said ECC head coach Tim Pearson. St. Marys High School hosted an informative meeting earlier this evening. This was after a […]

The South Conquers the North in the Ninth Annual District 9 Frank Varischetti All-Star Game

June 28, 2024 | Phil Myers

Photos Bob Parana Twins Owen and Mason Clouse of Redbank Valley led the South over the North in the 9th annual Frank Varischetti All-Star game by defeating them 20-0. The game was held at Frank Varischetti Field in Brockway last night before a packed house. Owen was the South offensive MVP and Mason was the […]

9th Annual Varischetti All-Star Game, Live from Brockway! 6:50 coverage kickoff!

June 28, 2024 | Billy Splain

Join Protime and Billy as they give the call. The best of the best of District 9 players! Brought to you by Varischetti Holdings, LP

2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Brookville RT/MLB Gavin Hannah

June 25, 2024 | Daniel Reed

Gavin Hannah Brookville Junior-Senior High School Class Of: 2025 Position(s): RT/MLB Jersey Number: 52 Ht: 5’11 – Wt: 220lbs Other Sports: Wrestling Notable Awards or Recognitions: Lineman of the Year 2024 Tri County All Star First Team Offense 2022 and 2023 PA Football All Academic Team Gold 4.0 and Up 2021, 2022, and 2023 District […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central Clarion lineman Jimmy Kerr

June 19, 2024 | Billy Splain

Jimmy kerr Offensive line Clarion area Class Of 2025 Jersey #63 HT/WT 6’4 305lbs Other sports you play I’ve wrestled and played baseball all my life but wanted to step back from them this past year to really focus on football. Have you won any awards? My sophomore year I was only all conference but […]

2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Bradford Owls Talan Reese-QB

June 17, 2024 | Daniel Reed

Talan Reese Bradford HS Class Of: 2025 Position(s): QB Jersey Number: 12 Ht: 6’4 – Wt: 195lbs Other Sports: Baseball & Basketball Offer Sheet: Catholic University, Washington and Jefferson, Hampden and Sydney College Twitter: @TalanReese12 ——————————– WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Talan has worked his way into becoming elite at the QB position. He has […]