PA Football News Archives
September 2023
Westerville South Wildcats conquers Westerville North Warriors 21-13
September 23, 2023 | David Burnworth
Last night I drove to Westerville South High School for the first time since 2018 where I watched Westerville Central defeat Westerville South. On this night I was going to watch the original Westerville rival game pitting Westerville North against Westerville South. The last time North won this game was back in 2005 by a […]
Highlanders ground Comets! @PM_Comets @CH_Highlanders
September 22, 2023 | Greg Ricupero
Highlanders ground Comets In a game that reminded you of the early days of football Cambria Heights beat Penns Manor 21-0. Both teams seemed content to run the ball into the line 3 times and punt for territory. The game was vastly different than last years 42-33 Penns Manor victory. Cambria Heights had a nice […]
Danville vs Southern Columbia (Gallery)
September 22, 2023 | Jayden Eberly
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Nazareth Bounces Back With Big Win Over Liberty
September 22, 2023 | Samantha Baker
BETHLEHEM – Prior to Friday’s matchup, Nazareth (4-1) was coming off a last minute 31-24 loss against Parkland and Liberty (2-3) took a rough 48-16 loss at the hands of Bethlehem Catholic. Tonight, both teams were looking to get back into the win column. It didn’t take long for the Blue Eagles of Nazareth to […]
Northland Vikings tame the Columbus East Tigers 49-14
September 22, 2023 | David Burnworth
Before getting into the game I want to say the stadium was very dark making it difficult to see the player numbers and with no ball on the scoreboard coupled with the fact the P.A. Announcer never said where the ball was spotted all my yardage and player names was a mere guess.) Last night […]
Nativity BVM/George School highlights and Gallery
September 20, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Green Wave took an early lead and never looked back against a feisty Cougars squad from the George School on Thursday night 39 to 8 at Gosh Orthodontics Field at Spartan Stadium at North Schuylkill Jr./Sr. HS. Game Highlights: Game Photos:
Jersey Shore honors fallen teammate with win
September 18, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jersey Shore won tonight’s game easily over visiting Shikellamy by a 61-12 margin, but tonight’s game was more than a football contest. Tonight was about beginning the healing process after losing teammate Max Engle. “Our thoughts and prayers will always be with the Engle family. We’re one big Bulldog family” said Jersey Shore head coach […]
Smiley, Wolverines Defeat Freedom 34-14, Improve Record to 3-1
September 18, 2023 | Billy Splain
POSTED BY: ELLWOODCITY.ORG STAFF SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 Chris Smiley threw for three touchdowns and ran for another to lead the Ellwood City Wolverines to a 34-14 victory over Freedom Friday Night at Helling Stadium. The section victory improved the surging Wolverines record to 3-1 on the season – already eclipsing their win total from last year. On […]
Gateway Gets Big First Conference Win 44 – 24 Over Franklin Regional on 9/15/23
September 17, 2023 | William Spicher
Gateway pulls away late in second half after close first half. Gateway QB Brad Birch – Short Interview Gateway Coach Don Holl – Short Interview More Photos Here – Deacon Blues Blog
Owls shows full potential in win over NorFolk State. (Gallery included)
September 17, 2023 | Avery Downing
Following a rough loss to Rutgers a week prior, Temple University’s football team flashed their full potential as the Owls rolled over NorFolk state with a score of 41-9. It felt like almost watching a different Temple team today as the usually struggling offense was efficient with moving the ball today. Temple scored 14 unanswered […]
Parma Heights Holy Name 42 North Olmsted 42-20
September 17, 2023 | David Burnworth
The nightcap of my double-header took me to North Royalton, Ohio for the first time to watch the battle between Parma Heights Holy Name and North Olmsted. Both teams came in standing at 0-4 in desperate need of a win. Holy Name’s closest game was a loss to rival Padua Franciscan (21-9) while the closest […]
Illinois Spotlight: Quincy Notre Dame defeats Lift For Life, 20-6
September 17, 2023 | Sykotyk
In a Saturday afternoon contest in Quincy near the banks of the Mississippi River, the Quincy Notre Dame Raiders hosted the Lift For Life Hawks from St. Louis. After a scoreless first quarter, thanks to Gavin Doellman’s two interceptions for QND, the Raiders opened up the scoring with two Aiden Klauser touchdowns. First from 25 […]
York Suburban Captures Win Over Rival West York to Reach .500
September 17, 2023 | Carter Weems
York Suburban captured a 28-12 win against league rival West York on Saturday. The Trojans started the game on fire with 3 touchdowns in the last 5 minutes of the first quarter to put them up 21-0, with 2 being scored by sophomore Cj Rissmiller and one by Donovan Alicea. The Trojan’s defense was able […]
Hundred Hornets (WV) sting the Millersport Lakers (OH) 43-20
September 17, 2023 | David Burnworth
Saturday afternoon I made the familiar drive to Millersport, Ohio to watch a very young Lakers team battle the Hundred Hornets out of West Virginia. The Hornets came in with a 1-2 record while the Lakers were 0-4. The crowd of nearly 300 people was treated to a hard-fought clean game, where both teams seemed […]
Paint Valley Bearcats roar loud in victory over Westfall Mustangs
September 16, 2023 | David Burnworth
(It was impossible to find a complete Westfall roster online so many names are left out of the article) Friday night the Paint Valley Bearcats started out as quickly as I have watched them start in a long time. It started with a pick by Colton Yoakum then on the ensuing drive Carson Free picked […]
Waynesville pounds Dayton Oakwood 45-14
September 16, 2023 | David Burnworth
Thursday night I made my first trip to Waynesville to watch the Spartans battle the Lumberjacks from Dayton Oakwood. The Spartans since losing to 5-0 Clinton Massie in week one have run off three straight wins entering this contest. Oakwood came into this game with a 2-2 record. Waynesville needed just three plays to light […]
Bo Sheptock intercepts the pass with 51 seconds left in the 4th to secure Danvilles victory against Loyalsock
September 16, 2023 | Jayden Eberly
In the first quarter Wyatt Shultz of Danville recovers the fumble after the iron mens defense stops Loyalsock. Jeremiah Johnson then sacks Danvilles quarterback. Madden Patrick then throws a 21 yard touchdown pass to Aaron Johnson and Danville goes up 7-0. Logan Bastian picks up a sack. Madden Patrick then throws a touchdown pass to […]
Parkland Takes Down Nazareth in an EPC Instant Classic
September 16, 2023 | Samantha Baker
It was a highly anticipated matchup between two unbeaten, state ranked teams and it certainly lived up to the hype. Parkland and Nazareth were expected to be two of the top teams in the EPC this season and they had the chance to square off just four weeks into the season. The buzz around the […]
Minersville’s quick start earns big victory over the Blue Devils ! Game Highlights and Photo Gallery included
September 12, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Miners quick start scores big over the Blue Devils in a 48 to 7 victory at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Minersville. With the rain coming down before and during the game, most teams will run the ball. Minersville did just that on Sunday rushing for 175 yards on 20 carries, most of the yardage coming […]