District 9
June 2024
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
November 16, 2023 | Phil Myers
Central won the first meeting on October 20th by a score of 27-21. Clearfield holds the lead in the all-time series winning 11 of the 17 games played. Central, though, has won the past 3 contests played including a 35-6 victory last year in the state playoffs. Central-Martinsburg (11-0) – The Scarlet Dragons are the […]
District Nine Class A Championship Preview: Port Allegany vs. Redbank Valley
November 16, 2023 | Phil Myers
Port Allegany is the defending D-9 Class A champs. The Gators defeated RBV last year 8-7 in the regular season. They did not meet in the 2022 playoffs. Redbank could do no wrong earlier this year when they smoked Port 57-13. Because these two teams played in different District Nine leagues through the years and […]
Indians Move on 36-22 over Dubois.
November 11, 2023 | Quincy Piper
Thanksgiving is slated for less than two weeks from now, so that means playoff action is upon us. The Indians came into the evening flying high. Fresh off a 4th consecutive District 6 AAAA title with Kurt Condo at the helm. And to top it all off they were hosting a state game for the […]
Central Clarion Makes It Look Easy in Winning Back-to-Back D-9 AA Crowns
November 11, 2023 | Phil Myers
Central Clarion was never threatened as they defeated Brookville to win their second consecutive District Nine AA title by the score of 63-18 last night at Clarion University’s Memorial Stadium before a large crowd. Coming into the game, the Wildcats had one of the top scoring teams in Pennsylvania. They did not disappoint by rolling […]
Juniata High School out plays DuBois High School 36 to 22 Gallery
November 11, 2023 | Mike Frazier
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