PA Football News Archives
September 2022
Wagner’s Six TD Tosses Enables Redbank to Defeat #10 Keystone
September 17, 2022 | Phil Myers
Alabama’s legendary coach, Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant once said, “offense sells tickets, but defense wins championships.” If that in fact is true then teams around District 9 with Redbank Valley on their schedule do not have a lot to look forward to in playing these hungry Bulldogs, because right now Coach Gold has his team psyched […]
District Nine Review and Standings – Week 3
September 13, 2022 | Phil Myers
The game of the week last week was the Keystone Panther 20-19 victory over the Brookville Blue Raiders. Brookville led 13-0 in the first quarter and 19-12 in the fourth when Kyle Nellis scored a TD with just over 6 minutes remaining. Trailing 19-18, Keystone’s coach, Todd Smith, appeared to elect to try the game […]
Noah Cherry’s 4 TDs Difference in Elk County’s Victory Over Bucktail
September 10, 2022 | Phil Myers
On a warm evening in St. Marys, a perfect night for high school football, the Crusaders of Elk County Catholic shot down the Bucktail Bucks by a score of 30-16. Noah Cherry led the way offensively for the Crusaders scoring all 4 of his team’s touchdowns to go along with his 187 yards rushing which […]
District 9 Review and Standings – Week 2
September 6, 2022 | Phil Myers
The top game of the week had to be the DuBois Beaver 27-26 win over Brockway. The game came down to the final play from the DuBois 5-yard line where a slant pass was stopped at the 1-yard line to prevent the Rovers from winning. The Brockway coaching staff elected to go for the touchdown […]
DuBois Beats Brockway by a Yard (and a Point)
September 3, 2022 | Phil Myers
Before one of the biggest crowds in recent memory at DuBois’ Mansell Stadium, the DuBois Beavers beat the Brockway Rovers 27-26 when they stopped the visitors one yard shy of winning the game as time expired. The game was also one of the best games Mansell Stadium has seen for quite a while as the […]
D-9 Review and Top Performers for the Week of August 26 and 27
August 30, 2022 | Phil Myers
Team wise, there were no real surprises or upsets the first week, although some scores were not expected. DuBois beating Karns City was not really a surprise considering the number and quality of players the Gremlins lost to graduation. But beating them 28-7 probably was not expected by most. PFN’s #10 ranked single A team, […]
Juniata washes out Clearfield attempt for Janocko’s 300th win
August 28, 2022 | PFN Staff
Special Contribution from Quincy Piper, our new intern from Juniata who got literally thrown into the waters this weekend. Great to have you on board Quincy! Waylon Ehrenzeller celebrates his first td of 2022 There were lights on Friday, and then again Saturday night in Mifflintown and I’m here to talk about it. The head […]
PFN & The Funding Zone Presents: The STATE of PA Football – 2022 Season Preview Show
August 26, 2022 | Billy Splain
Well, it was a battle with technology, it’s 3 days late, but here it is! Our 2022 Season preview show with special guests Tristan Klinefelter from WTAJ along with Brockway and Dubois guests.
2022 Mountain League Preview: The Last Climb
August 25, 2022 | Billy Splain
It’s been around for many years in many different forms, but as they say all good things come to an end. This will be the final year for the Mountain League. Next year the teams, along with Bellwood-Antis, will join up with the Laurel Highlands Conference. So for Bald Eagle Area, Bellefonte, Clearfield, Huntingdon, Penns […]
District 9 – Region 3 2022 Preview
August 24, 2022 | Phil Myers
DISTRICT 9 REGION 3 Coudersport was deemed number one in Region 3 by the coaches. Cameron County took the honors for second place, while Elk County Catholic and Otto-Eldred tied for third. The Falcons of Coudersport were 4-5 last year, but did beat Smethport. Coudersport returns 7 offensive starters including dual threat quarterback Gavyn Ayers, […]
District 9 – Region 2 2022 Preview
August 19, 2022 | Phil Myers
DISTRICT 9 REGION 2 This region is so well-balanced that any one of the eight teams can win it. The coach’s poll for Region 2 found last year’s Class A state runner-up, Redbank Valley as the top dog followed by Port Allegany and Brockway. The Bulldogs of Redbank Valley are the 2021 state silver medalists […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Charlie Coudriet – St. Mary’s
August 13, 2022 | Billy Splain
Charlie Coudriet St. Mary’s Class Of 2023 WR and QB Jersey #11 HT/WT 6’4” 180 lbs 50 Catches on 680 yards and 4 TD. Other sports Baseball and Football Allegheny All Star team large school division for baseball Twitter @coudriet_11 Why do you play football? To better myself and to get bigger, better and stronger […]
District 9 – Region 1 Season Preview
August 9, 2022 | Phil Myers
District 9 did a good thing for the 2022 football season and restructured the previous Small School North, Small School South, and Large School divisions into what they call three regions. The idea is to bring a little more parity into each division. Region 1 will consist of Bradford (4A), DuBois (4A), Punxsutawney (3A), St. […]
2022 PFN Player Profiles: Isaac Samsel – Clearfield
August 8, 2022 | Billy Splain
Isaac Samsel Clearfield Class Of 2023 DE/OL Jersey #51 HT/WT 5’8” 215 14.5 sacks 2 interceptions Other sports Track and Field Twitter @IsaacSamsel Why do you play football? It has always been a passion of mine, and it has helped shape the person I am tpday and moving forward. Who is your favorite sports star […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Logan Mosier – St. Mary’s
August 6, 2022 | Billy Splain
Logan Mosier St. Marys Area High School Class Of 2023 WR, S Jersey #33 HT/WT 6’0/160lbs 2021-2022 season 995 yards receiving 58 catches 9 Receiving touchdowns 90.2 yards per game 17.2 yards per catch Other sports Baseball 2021-2022 team mvp Twitter @LoganMosier33 Why do you play football? I play for the brotherhoods that are created […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: A fun time with some players from Curwensville!
August 5, 2022 | Billy Splain
We had a good time talking football and fun with Coach Thompson, Blaine Witherite and Braden Holland. Enjoy!
2022 PFN Player Profile: Eric Booher – Karns City
July 29, 2022 | Billy Splain
Eric Booher Karns City Class Of 2023 QB/OLB Jersey #7 HT/WT 6”1, 200 Two time District Nine Champions, Thousand yard passer twice Other sports baseball, basketball Butler Eagle Sweet Sixteen Twitter @EricBooher4 Why do you play football? The competition, and having a great time with the boys. Who is your favorite sports star and why? […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Eric Myers – Clearfield
July 26, 2022 | Billy Splain
Eric Myers Clearfield Class Of 2023 Center, Defensive Tackle Jersey # 50 HT/WT 5’10/242 Other sports Wrestling, Baseball 1st team all star Twitter @EricMye45656919 Why do you play football? It’s something I’ve enjoyed my whole life, it helps build me as an individual and learn important life lessons Who is your favorite sports star and […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Tate Minich – Redbank Valley
July 7, 2022 | Billy Splain
Tate Minich Redbank Valley Class Of2023 Slotback, DB Jersey #5 HT/WT 5’11. 170 1st team all state slotback Other sports Baseball All State slotback 2x 1st team all conference catcher Twitter @minich_tate Why do you play football? I play football for the adrenaline rush. Walking out onto the field in a Friday night, with your […]
Allegretto’s 3 TDs Helps the North Win the 7th Annual Frank Varischetti All-Star Game (Burdick Gallery)
July 2, 2022 | Phil Myers
Dom Allegretto of Ridgway scored three times (Paul Burdick photo) Video Highlights linked below On a balmy night in Brockway when Dom Allegretto of Ridgway returned a punt 58 yards for a touchdown early in the second quarter to put his team on the scoreboard, he was ecstatic. A few seconds later he was disheartened […]
Frank Varischetti All-Star Game to be Played Friday July 1st in Brockway
June 27, 2022 | Phil Myers
North meets South when the 7th annual Frank Varischetti All-Star game kicks off Friday, July 1, at Frank Varischetti Field in Brockway. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Seniors from the Class of 2022 were nominated and selected by the head coaches of teams that compete in the District 9 League. The North includes Bradford, Brockway, […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Brayden Kunselman – Brookville
June 18, 2022 | Billy Splain
Brayden Kunselman Brookville Area Class Of 2023 Wide Receiver & Safety Jersey #11 HT/WT 5’7”/145 Career (Offensive) – Receiving yards: 1425 Receiving TDs: 17 Catches: 84 Career (Defensive) – Tackles: 115 Total Interceptions: 9 2 Defensive TDs Other sports Wrestling and Track/Field Junior Season Awards – MaxPreps Pennsylvania week 2 Co-Athlete of the week, 1st […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight Brayden Fox-Brockway
June 16, 2022 | David Burnworth
Brayden Fox School: Brockway Position: Quarterback Class 2025 Jersey, #8 Height 5-8 Weight 155 Other sports: Baseball & Basketball Do you believe being a left-handed quarterback gives you an advantage against defense? Personally, I don’t think it really matters what hand you are at QB. If you can sling it, you can sling it. […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Reese Yahner
June 6, 2022 | David Burnworth
Reese Yahner School Brockway class 2024 Right Tackle Jersey, 67 Height 6’3 weight 260 pounds. Basketball i Twitter @ReeseYahner You are the fourth Yahner to play for Brockway. I have read that all of those before you were good players. Does this add pressure on you to be as good as those before you or […]
Suds Dubler Leads the North to Victory in 37th Lezzer Lumber Classic All-Star Game
June 6, 2022 | Phil Myers
On a beautiful evening for football, one of the great names in Pennsylvania high school football, Glendale’s Suds Dubler accounted for all six of the North’s touchdowns to lead his team to a 44-34 victory over the South squad in the Lezzer Lumber Classic all-star game that features recently graduated seniors from Districts 6 and […]
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