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December 2022

St Joseph’s Prep Rolls to 8th Straight State Championship Appearance with Rout of Garnet Valley

December 3, 2022 | Willie McGonigle

Since dropping their season opener to St. Thomas Aquinas the Hawks of St. Joseph’s Prep have been on a roll winning 10 consecutive games. On Saturday, at windy rain-soaked Charles Martin Stadium at Northeast High School the Hawks extended their win streak to 11 with dominating 48-7 victory over the District 1 Champion Garnet Valley […]

Neumann Goretti Saints miraculously earn a state title berth (Gallery included)

December 3, 2022 | Anthony Franklin

The morning was filled with rain and high winds but by noon roughly an hour before kickoff the sun began peaking out and the rain began to subside while the winds increased at times. The Wyomissing Spartans traveled with quite a few fans and family members nicely filling the visiting stands. Neumann Goretti stands in […]

Cougars are heading back to the state title game.

December 3, 2022 | Billy Splain

Huge day for Williams For the fourth time in 5 years, District 3 will be represented in the PIAA Class 6A Championship game. Of those four, the Harrisburg Cougars will now be the only one playing in that game twice. Harrisburg avenged a mid season 20-6 loss to State College with a dominating second half […]

Rams get revenge, route Hawks in Super Region One Final!

December 3, 2022 | Greg Ricupero

Rams get revenge, route Hawks in Super Region One Final! NCAA Division 2 Playoffs Quarterfinals Shepherd Rams (12-1) at IUP Crimson Hawks (10-1) The Rams came to Indiana looking for some payback and they got some and more with a impressive 48-13 victory on a very windy day. They say it is hard to beat […]

State College’s bid for perfection ends with State Semi-Final loss to Harrisburg

December 3, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi

(State College Head Coach Matt Lintal with Senior LB John Scott after the Little Lions were eliminated) ALTOONA, Pa. — It’s never an easy moment for any program when their first loss of the season also happens to be the last time that they ever take the field together. For the State College Little Lions, […]

Garnet Valley’s season comes to a close, lose 48 to 7 to St. Joe’s

December 3, 2022 | James Middleton

Philadelphia, PA: It was a rainy, windy stage for the rematch between 11 and 1 St. Joes Prep and the 13 and 0 Garnet Valley Jaguars. The pair met in the state semis in last year’s playoff, with St. Joes advancing. Today, St. Joe’s was looking to repeat that result, and that they did winning […]

Huntingdon Wins First State Football Title

December 3, 2022 | Shane Lux

Wheeling – Huntingdon wins first state football championship. “I’m happy for our kids. They deserve all the credit,” said Huntingdon head coach Billy Seals. “These kids stayed the course after we got beat here last year. We deserved to be back, and these guys deserved to win a championship.” The Huntingdon Highlanders got defensive and […]

Imhotep goes Back to 5A Championship for Second Year in a Row with 21-14 Win

December 3, 2022 | Noah Stomsky

Attendance of at least 1,000, two battle-tested teams only one leaving with a win. Upper Dublin came out intimidating the Panthers with a sign that would only make Tep even more ready for the game. Before the match started UD came out 14-0 only allowing 7 points in the entire playoffs and ran through a […]

Another late fourth quarter touchdown for Steelton-Highspire earns trip to the chap with 28 to 21 victory over Canton at Kemp Memorial Stadium !

December 3, 2022 | Daniel Reed

Photo submitted by: https://ntsportsreport.com … Chris Manning of Northern Tier Sports Report It was Steelton coming back once again from behind to score two touchdowns to overcome a valiant defensive effort by the Warriors of Canton. Ronald Bernette Jr. pounded the ball late in the game to score the final touchdown with just :34 seconds to […]

Belle Vernon Grinds out 21-17 Win over Central to Clinch State Title Berth

December 3, 2022 | Nate Grella

It wasn’t pretty, but it got the job done. The Belle Vernon Leopards were able to piecemeal together a close 21-17 in a hard-fought game against Central Martinsburg. Braden Laux rushed for two touchdowns to pull ahead of Central Martinsburg in the second half. Jeff Hoenstine had two touchdowns for Central as well, one on […]

Westinghouse defeats Steel Valley in convincing fashion

December 3, 2022 | Andrew Schaffer

For the first time in 25 years the Pittsburgh City League will be represented in the PIAA State Championship. Westinghouse relied on was able to get there with a 26-7 win over unbeaten WPIAL champion Steel Valley. “It’s all about the city league, nobody outside of our locker room thought that we would be here […]

Westinghouse vs Steel Valley (Gallery)

December 3, 2022 | William Spicher

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Pine-Richland K.O.s Cocalico 34-12 (Gallery included)

December 3, 2022 | Phil Myers

Friday night at Mansion Park in Altoona, Pine-Richland continued to roll by winning their 11th straight game 34-12. With this win they advance into the state championship game against Imhotep. The Rams’ latest victim was the Cocalico Eagles, who played a tough, gritty game especially in the second half after being down 21-0. Cocalico also […]

Bishop McDevitt bounces Crestwood

December 3, 2022 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski

Rico Scott returned kickoff 81 yards EXETER TWP- The Crestwood Comets knew coming into their PIAA State 4A Semifinal match-up with powerhouse Bishop McDevitt, if they were to have any chance of winning, was to find away to keep the Crusaders vaunted offense off the field and they would have to score at every opportune […]

Union advances to first state football championship

December 3, 2022 | Shane Lux

Clarion – The Union Scotties are heading to the state football championship for the first time. Union continues its incredible postseason run with a 46-36 victory over District 9 Champion Port Allegany to advance to the school’s first football state championship. “It’s about the kids, the school, and the community,” said Union head coach Kim […]

Central Dragons historic season comes to an end

December 2, 2022 | PFN Staff

In 2021 the Central Scarlet Dragons held on against Central Valley in the state semi-final but Landon Alexander would end it with a 98 yard touchdown run. Fast forward a year in which many didn’t know the fire in the Dragons where they faced off against another WPIAL powerhouse, Belle Vernon. This game would end […]

Quips heading back to title game after win over Allentown Central Catholic

December 2, 2022 | Billy Splain

It wasn’t pretty. But a win is a win. Aliquippa overcame injuries and penalties thanks to a defense that force two interceptions and shut down the Vikings nearly the entire game, coming away with the 31-10 win. “There was some unnecessary things that we were doing that will get you beat against a good quality […]

Around District 11: The Travels of Guy & Pam Week Fourteen: 100th Game Together

December 2, 2022 | Billy Splain

Around District 11: The Travels of Guy & Pam Week Fourteen: 100th Game Together 2022.16. The week didn’t quite work out as planned. Pam returned from the ASHA Conference in New Orleans with a souvenir: COVID 19. Guy asked her why she just didn’t get an “I Heart Zydeco Music” coffee mug like everyone […]

Toledo Central Catholic hangs on for state title win 28-21 over Akron Hoban

December 2, 2022 | contributor

Chris Edmonds got the night started for the Fighting Irish when he used some excellent work from his offensive line and some nice speed to pick up nearly 40 yards, with 8:20 left in the quick-paced opening quarter. Using a nice block from Tyrell Green, Edmonds would pick up another 17 yards at the 6:45 […]