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November 2022
Mistakes Doom CB West In District Final Loss
November 26, 2022 | Willie McGonigle
(Picture courtesy of Brendan Ricciardi) CONCORD: Heading into Friday night’s District 1 6A Championship Central Bucks Head Coach Rob Rowan knew that his Bucks team would need to play nearly perfect football to come out victorious. After all their opponents the number 1 seed, undefeated, and the reigning District One 6A Champions Garnet Valley Jaguars. […]
Palmieri Leads Pine-Richland to Come Back Win Over Cathedral Prep
November 26, 2022 | Phil Myers
Ryan Palmieri took the helm as Pine-Richland quarterback in game five after the Rams began the year 1-3, and since then it’s been smooth sailing for the green and white as they’ve sunk eleven straight opponents. The latest victim, the Cathedral Prep Ramblers, did not go down without a fight though. Both teams battled to […]
Cinderella run ends for the EEAC Raptors with loss to Trinity 35 to 17 at COBA Field !
November 26, 2022 | Daniel Reed
A pick-6 by the Rocks Amil Way seals victory for Trinity with 35 to 17 win over a scrappy, very athletic, second year program Executive Education Academy Charter team. In a game filled with penalty flags throughout the night, it was still thrilling to say the least. On the first play of the game following […]
Vikings Rattle Off 50 Unanswered Points To Beat Meadville
November 26, 2022 | Ed Weaver
Four touchdown runs by Allentown Central Catholic’s Caiden Shaffer propelled the Vikings past Meadville 50-7 in the PIAA Class 4A Quarterfinals on Friday, November 25 at Bald Eagle Area High School.
Aliquippa rolls to easy win over Central Valley (Gallery)
November 26, 2022 | Andrew Schaffer
The last time Aliquippa and Central Valley played it was a thrilling game. Tonight though was a completely different story with Aliquippa prevailing with a dominant 34-7 win over Central Valley. Central Valley got the ball to start the game but went three and out. Aliquippa started their first drive on their own 14 yard […]
Central rolls into Semifinals – Lingenfelter ties state record
November 26, 2022 | Shane Lux
Grove City – The Central Scarlet Dragons are heading to the state semifinals for the second consecutive season. For the second straight season, they dismantled District X Champion Grove City. Last year Central knocked off the Eagles 35-6 at Slippery Rock University. “That was a good football game, and Grove City is a good team,” […]
Little Lions defense steps up, shuts down North Allegheny opportunities for the 28-7 win
November 25, 2022 | Billy Splain
Matt Lintal addresses hig team after the win They say defense wins games. That’s what they say. Tonight, the State College Little Lions gave that saying credibility and held the North Allegheny offense out of the endzone several times when the Tigers were deep in Little Lion territory. For their efforts, the Little Lions will […]
Cocalico becomes the first 12 seed to win Districts as they pound Exeter for the 5A title
November 25, 2022 | Carl Frederick
Photos by Bill Snook “From 3-4 to here now as District Champs is incredible” Cocalico Head Coach Bryan Strohl said after his Cocalico Eagles stomped the previously undefeated Exeter Eagles 34-14. Quarterback Josh Meyer had two rushing touchdowns of his own, Aaryn Longenecker had two interceptions as Cocalico continues its Cinderella run onto states. Everything […]
Garnet Valley Goes Back to Back, Win District 1 Title 35 to 7 over CB West
November 25, 2022 | James Middleton
(All photos are courtesy of PFN’s Brendan Ricciardi) Concord, PA: Late in the first quarter, the Jaguars were driving, and a run by quarterback Matt Mesaros got the Jags down to the 26-yard line. On the next play, Mesaros dropped back to pass and connected with reliable tight end Drew Van Horn for a 26-yard touchdown pass. […]
Wyomissing Outlasts Danville in a thriller
November 25, 2022 | Mason Eddinger
This game is a “Circle it on your calendar” type game, and it lived up to its billing tonight. The 12-0 Wyomissing Spartans traveled to Danville to take on the 12-0 Ironmen. With stars on both sides of the ball, future D-1 players, and two amazing teams, it was sure to be a thriller. The […]
Bishop McDevitt wins the District 3, 4A Championship
November 25, 2022 | Bill and Jen Wintermyer
The Bishop McDevitt Crusaders roll past the Manheim Central Barons 40-0 in the District 3, 4A Championship game. Next week they’ll face either Bonner-Prendie or Crestwood in the Eastern final. Manheim Central received the opening kick-off, but the quarter started off slow. Both teams controlled the line of scrimmage, and neither was able to make […]
Belle Vernon Gets Over the Hump in 24-7 WPIAL Title Win over Avonworth
November 25, 2022 | Nate Grella
Snakebitten no more. The Belle Vernon Leopards are the WPIAL champions. Behind a three touchdown performance by star athlete Quinton Martin, the Leopards are finally doing something they haven’t done in more than 20 years, playing in December. It didn’t come easy, especially in the first half. Avonworth opened the game stout on defense, forcing […]
Steel Valley defeats Beaver Falls to win WPIAL 2A Championship
November 25, 2022 | Andrew Schaffer
It was big plays and defense that won the game for Steel Valley in their 34-14 win over Beaver Falls. “Some people throw long passes, some people have long runs that’s how we’ve been winning, they come through that line and they’re gone” said Coach Braszo. The first quarter was certainly a wild one. Steel […]
Union Shocks the State in WPIAL Championship Upset of Bishop Canevin 26-0
November 25, 2022 | Nate Grella
Last season Kim Niedbala won the 6A WPIAL championship with coach Bob Palko’s Mt. Lebanon Blue Devils. A year later, he’s a champion once again, and emphatically. Now a head man, Niedbala’s Union Scotties took down the defending WPIAL Champion Bishop Canevin Crusaders 26-0. Dressed in all Union blue and sporting a big grin watching […]
South Philly’s Razon Parker scores three times but Neumann Goretti gets the Thanksgiving win
November 25, 2022 | Billy Splain
Razon Parker had a nice day on Thanksgiving, scoring on runs of 20 and 69 but it was the Saints that got the win in the City’s oldest Turkey day game, 26-20. Coach Crosby’s team will now gear up for a state playoff game. Gallery by Roger Barone.
Second half surge sends Ridley to Turkey Bowl win over Interboro
November 25, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi
FOLSOM, PA. — It was a relatively quiet first half in the 53rd annual Turkey Bowl between Interboro and Ridley, but Ridley changed that in the second half as they exploded for 40 points en route to a 47-7 victory. It was a picture perfect day for football at Ridley’s Phil Marion field, with sunny […]
54th Annual Sun Valley vs. Chichester Turkey Bowl, Sun Valley Hoists the Trophy
November 24, 2022 | Dylan Johnson
All photos in this article are courtesy of Gabriel Palmarini. ASTON PA – In Delaware County, one thing is prevalent throughout time, tradition. This instance was the annual Turkey Bowl between two cross-town rivals. In the 54th meeting, the home team was the Sun Valley Vanguards (6-6). The Vanguards put together their best season in […]
Marple Rallies from 21 down to beat Penncrest, Makes Gicking All-Time Winningest Coach
November 24, 2022 | Willie McGonigle
MIDDLETOWN: Chris Gicking lives and breathes all things Marple and Marple Newtown school district. It was at Marple where he threw for 5897 yards in his high school career and where his name can be found either in first or second place when you look at the school’s record book for all passing stat categories. […]
North Tops South in SCFCA All-Star Game
November 23, 2022 | Karlee Feger
The final score of this All-Star matchup was 34-28. Tonight’s game was entertaining and energetic as the top seniors around the league competed against each other. The first half of the game was full of scoring action. Brady Evans of Williams Valley started the game off strong for the South with a 31-yard touchdown […]
Around District 11: The Travels of Guy & Pam Week Thirteen: D11 Teams in Final 8 in all 6 Classes
November 22, 2022 | Guy Smith
Around District 11: The Travels of Guy & Pam Week Thirteen: D11 Teams in Final 8 in all 6 Classes 2022.15. Pam headed to New Orleans to present at a conference and pick up another award for her contributions to her profession. She left Tuesday morning and returned home late Saturday. Guy stayed home […]
Rollers defense limits Windber offense to 114 total yards, advances to PIAA Class 1A State Quarter-Final with 37 to 7 win at War Memorial Stadium !
November 20, 2022 | Daniel Reed
Alex Erby pass to Rell Ceasar Jr. for six yards early in the opening quarter for games first score. Rollers defense limits Windber offense to 114 total yards, advances to PIAA Class 1A State Quarter-Final with 37 to 7 win at War Memorial Stadium ! Before the game, the talk was all about the rushing […]
Meadville Rides Simmons and Defense in Comeback Win Over Juniata
November 20, 2022 | Phil Myers
Meadville’s come from behind 27-14 victory over Juniata at Bald Eagle High School’s Alumni Field was a tale of two halves for both teams. Averaging 51 points a game, Meadville trailed Juniata 14-6 at half time due to a plethora of mistakes. To Juniata’s credit, they were moving the ball, they were making plays on […]
North Allegheny vs Central Catholic on 11/19/22 Gallery
November 20, 2022 | William Spicher
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North Allegheny Takes Down Central Catholic in WPIAL 6A Title Game 35-21
November 20, 2022 | Nate Grella
By Ethan Spozarski The North Allegheny Tigers defeated the Central Catholic Vikings 35-21 Saturday night in the WPIAL 6A Championship. The win completed a two year long revenge tour for the Tigers after losing to the Vikings two years prior in the 6A Championship. Coming out of the gate both teams would punt off their […]
Defensive Stand Propels Lafayette to Victory in Game 158 Over Lehigh
November 20, 2022 | Alec Eskin
Yesterday’s game has been circled on everyone’s calendars for the past year as all the fans, coaches, and players were looking forward to this historic rivalry. Fisher Field was packed yesterday with fans from Lehigh and Lafayette. The rivalry between the Mountain Hawks and the Leopards is historic as it is the longest lasting rivalry […]
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