District 9

June 2024

South wins the Lezzer Lumber Classic behind strong performance by Bryce Danish

June 17, 2024 | Shane Lux

State College – The South led by quarterback Bryce Danish topped the North 21-8 in the 39th annual Lezzer Lumber All-Star Game. Bryce Danish of Mount Union High School accounted for 245 yards of offense and scored three total touchdowns, leading the South to victory Sunday night at State College’s Memorial Stadium. Danish completed 15-of-28 […]

39TH ANNUAL CPFCA LEZZER LUMBER CLASSIC LIVESTREAM LINK

June 16, 2024 | Billy Splain

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Punxsutawney ATH Beau Thomas

June 13, 2024 | Billy Splain

Beau Thomas LB/WR/RB/H-Back Punxsutawney Area High School Class Of 2026 Jersey #9 HT/WT6’2 215 1,038 all purpose yards Other sports Basketball First team all-state (H-back) Twitter @Beau_Thomas26 Coach says “Beau is a great leader on and off the field. He was an all state selection at H-Back as a sophomore, amassing 1,038 yards rushing and […]

2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Bradford Owls Logan Kohler-WR/CB

June 10, 2024 | Daniel Reed

Logan Kohler Bradford Area High School Class Of: 2026 Position(s): WR/CB Jersey Number: 30 Ht: 5’7 – Wt: 140lbs Other Sports: Track(Indoor & Outdoor) Notable Awards or Recognitions: Special Teams Player of the Year Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @klogan_30 ————————– Photo Credit: @auntdphotography WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Logan is quickly becoming […]

2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Aidan McAlee-Saint Mary’s Flying Dutch OL/DL

June 2, 2024 | Daniel Reed

Aidan McAlee Saint Mary’s Area High School Class Of: 2025 Position(s): OL/DL Jersey Number: 58 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 255lbs Other Sports: Track and Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: Big 30 All Star and All Conference O-Lineman Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @aidanmac528 ——————————– WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Aidan is an extremely […]

District 9 Combine a Complete Success

June 2, 2024 | Phil Myers

The 2nd Annual District 9 Combine was held Saturday June 1st at Frank Varischetti Field in Brockway. Eighteen of the twenty-three District 9 teams were represented and over 100 kids came out on a picture-perfect day to test their skills. Ten colleges were also on hand to observe the talent. Circle W Sports provided the […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central Clarion QB Jase Ferguson

May 28, 2024 | Billy Splain

Jase Ferguson Quarterback and Safety Central Clarion Class Of 2025 Jersey #1 HT/WT 6-0, 195 bench- 300 squat- 410 deadlift-420 Other sports Basketball all conference qbx2, all state qbx2, district off mvp, team off mvpx3, all confence safety, basketball- 2nd team all conference and district 1st team all district and conference Twitter @jase_ferguson1 Coach says: […]

Big 33 & East vs. West Video Highlights

May 28, 2024 | Shane Lux

Big 33 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv8D3o-Nc6s East vs. West (Large School) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN1toj4q87U&t=2s East vs. West (Small School) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w8oAPfzo1A&t=1s

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Curwensville lineman Matt Shaw

May 25, 2024 | Billy Splain

Matt Shaw OL/DL Curwensville 5-11, 205 Class of 2025 We caught up with Matt at the CPFCA Combine. Let’s get to know Matt!

From Pittston to Stroudsburg to Brookville, Bob Tonkin left his mark in a great way

May 22, 2024 | Billy Splain

Bob Tonkin, who spent most of his adult life at three different District 9 schools, while also serving as a member of the District 9 committee passed away on Tuesday, May 21. This reporter has had 100s of interactions with Bob. I always enjoyed my conversations with him, especially when it came to his love […]

39th Lezzer Lumber Game location/rosters released

May 9, 2024 | Billy Splain

The Central PA Football Coaches Association, and game directors Larry Wiser (North) and Tom Shearer (South), are proud to announce the game rosters for this year’s Lezzer Lumber Classic. Last year the South ended a five year losing streak with a 45-20 win, Bald Eagle Area head coach Jesse Nagle (North) and Hollidaysburg head coach […]

2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Ben Reynolds-Saint Mary’s Flying Dutch WR/RB/DB

May 9, 2024 | Daniel Reed

Ben Reynolds Saint Mary’s High School Class Of: 2025 Position(s): WR/RB/DB Jersey Number: 85 Ht: 5’9 – Wt: 165lbs Other Sports: Baseball, Track, Tennis, Wrestling, and Basketball Notable Awards or Recognitions: D9 Tennis Champion D9 Wrestling 139lb Runner-Up Northwest Region Place Winner PIAA 139lb State Qualifier Elk County All Tournament Baseball Team Offer Sheet: None […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Punxsutawney QB Maddox Hetrick

May 8, 2024 | Billy Splain

Maddox Hetrick Punxsutawney Class Of 2026 Quarterback Jersey #2 HT/WT 5’10 170 1,846 passing yards Other sports Baseball Single season school passing record Twitter @maddo_hetrick2 Coach says: Maddo had a fantastic year at QB as a sophomore, Maddo was responsible for over 1,900 yards of offense and 19 TD’s. He also broke a 21 year […]

2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Jacob Clinger-Brookville Raiders DE/C

May 4, 2024 | Daniel Reed

Jacob Clinger Brookville High School Class Of: 2025 Position(s): C/DE Jersey Number: 71 Ht: 6’3 – Wt: 300lbs Other Sports: N/A Notable Awards or Recognitions: OL of the Year Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @jacobclinger ————————————— WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Heart and soul of our offense and defensive lines. Always matches up […]

Six District Nine Players Land on the 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 2A All-State Team Led by Central Clarion’s Five, Clearfield Places One On the 3A Squad

January 4, 2024 | Phil Myers

Central Clarion put five of its players on the 2A football team selected by the coaches, three of them making first team all-state. Jimmy Kerr, who dominated on the offensive line, was named first team at his offensive tackle position. Thomas Ukert was named to the first team as the kicker. Ukert made 85 extra […]

Led by Redbank’s 5 Selections, District Nine Lands 11 Players on the 2023 Coaches-Select Class A All-State Football Team

January 4, 2024 | Phil Myers

Redbank Valley placed five individuals on the Coaches Class 1A All-State football squad. Four of those players were first team all-staters. They were Ashton Kahle at slot back, Mason Clouse at wide receiver, Hayden Rearick as long-snapper, and Brandon Ross at defensive tackle. But District Nine put four others on the all-state first team squad […]

District Nine’s Central Clarion Lands Two on the 2023 Sportswriters PA Class 2A All-State Team

December 29, 2023 | Phil Myers

Jase Ferguson and Braylon Beckwith earned spots on the sportswriters Class AA all-state squad. Ferguson quarterbacked the Wildcats to unbeaten regular season and Beckwith anchored a pretty good Central Clarion defense. Ferguson threw for 2,698 yards in 2023 and 46 touchdowns. He also ran for 868 yards and scored 10 TDs. The junior QB now […]

Seven RBV Bulldogs Make PA Sportswriters All-State Class 1A Team

December 29, 2023 | Phil Myers

Seven, count ‘em, seven Redbank Valley Bulldog football players made the 2023 PA Class 1A All-State sportswriters’ team. That is more than any other Class A team including Steelton-Highspire, who were the 1A state champions. Sophomore quarterback Braylon Wagner was one of four QBs chosen. When you look at the other three names and see […]

Matt Sieg Leads Fort Cherry To State Championship Berth, 33-23 over Redbank Valley

December 2, 2023 | Sykotyk

On a cool, damp night the trended towards fog late in the evening, the Fort Cherry Rangers overcame a 16-13 deficit heading into the fourth quarter to win, 33-23 over the Redbank Valley Bulldogs. Opening the game, Redbank Valley scored quickly on a 34 yard pass caught by Aashton Kahle. Though the PAT was not […]

PIAA Class 1A Semi-Final: A look at Redbank Valley

November 30, 2023 | Billy Splain

Redbank Valley (12-1) @ Fort Cherry (14-0) @ Farrell HS – 7:00 pm How they got here (click to see 1A Bracket) 2023 SCHEDULE The Bulldogs cruised to a 44-0 win last week over Cambridge Springs. The 44-0 shutout was Redbank’s first of the year, although in 7 of their prior 12 games they’ve held […]

Redbank Moves on with Impressive 44-0 Win Over Cambridge Springs

November 25, 2023 | Phil Myers

The Redbank Valley Bulldogs advanced to the western Class 1A finals next week by beating the Cambridge Springs Blue Devils in convincing fashion on a calm and cold night at Meadville High School. The 44-0 shutout was Redbank’s first of the year, although in 7 of their prior 12 games they’ve held their opponent to […]

PIAA State 1A Quarter-Final Preview – Redbank Valley vs. Cambridge Springs

November 22, 2023 | Phil Myers

This game will be a contrast in offensive styles. Redbank Valley likes to throw the rock to some talented receivers, but they keep you off balance and honest with a decent running game. Cambridge Springs likes to run and pound the ball at you, but they will pass effectively to keep defenses from stacking the […]

Central Advances as They Beat Clearfield in Double Overtime

November 18, 2023 | Phil Myers

In one of the best games of the year, the Central-Martinsburg Scarlett Dragons beat the Clearfield Bison 41-35 in a thrilling double overtime game that will be talked about for years to come. Before a strong contingent of fans from both schools who braved the rain at Mansell Stadium in DuBois, Central and Clearfield put […]

PIAA Class 2A Preview: Central Clarion vs. Westinghouse

November 16, 2023 | Phil Myers

Westinghouse took care of business last year on their way to the state championship game by beating Central Clarion 44-8 in a lop-sided contest. This year the rematch has the smell of something a little different. Central Clarion (11-0) – The Wildcats are representing District Nine. They beat Brookville last Friday 63-18 to win the […]

PIAA Class 3A Preview: Central vs. Clearfield