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August 2022
WPIAL Zone Presents: AJ’s Preseason Elite Eight by @AJWPIAL
August 26, 2022 | Andrew Schaffer
AAAAAA: 1- Central Catholic (0-0)- @ St. Edward (OH) 8:30pm 2- Seneca Valley (0-0)- (2) Penn Hills 7:30pm 3- North Allegheny (0-0)- Allderdice 7:30pm 4- Mt. Lebanon (0-0)- @ (1) Gateway 7pm 5- Canon Mac (0-0)- (3) Penn Trafford 7pm AAAAA: 1- Gateway (0-0)- (4) Mt. Lebanon 7pm 2- Penn Hills (0-0)- @ (2) […]
Kotsko’s View: Fire Me Up For A New Season-Week One in the Wyoming Valley Conference!
August 26, 2022 | John Kotsko
I’m back for another season of High School Football and I’m fired up to talk about the upcoming games and hit the sidelines this season! Opening night always is an exciting time for the players. These players have been waiting eight to nine months to hit the gridiron. It’s crazy to think how fast the […]
Centre County Week 1 Preview: State College hosts Williamsport for District Championship Rematch
August 26, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi
Football is back in a big way in Centre County, as Friday night will see all five schools playing at home to kick off the 2022 PIAA regular season. Let’s take a look at how some of these teams fared in 2021, and what to expect when they take the field for their first […]
Shawnee Braves go on the Warpath to shoot down the Eaton Eagles 34-12
August 26, 2022 | contributor
Yesterday I made my first ever trip to Shawnee High School in Springfield, Ohio to watch the hometown Braves tangle with the Eagles from Eaton. The game would be played in front of a nice side crowd that at times was loud. The Braves were hoping to avoid an 0-2 start as they dropped a […]
Weir wins the Battle of Hancock County 32-13 over Oak Glen
August 26, 2022 | Shane Lux
New Cumberland – Weir High School is back on top in the battle of Hancock County. After three consecutive losses to the Golden Bears, Weir built a 32-0 lead by the fourth and never looked back on their way to 32-13 over Oak Glen Thursday night. “When you scrimmage, you never know what you’ll get […]
Protime Predictions
August 25, 2022 | Phil Myers
Well, Protime finds it hard to believe another high school football season is upon us. Since he retired a year ago Mrs. Protime has kept him busy with the ole ‘Honey Do’ list. So, he has to juggle his time so to speak. In fact, Protime took up juggling this year as a hobby. He […]
Garaway slips by Bellaire 21-14
August 21, 2022 | contributor
Yesterday I made another trip to Bellaire, Ohio to watch the Bellaire Big Reds take on an always tough Garaway team from Sugarcreek, Ohio. Bellaire has a new head coach, so we all were anticipating the old Bellaire explosive offense of yesterday led by their very talented senior quarterback, Jake Heatherington with big-time help from […]
Beyond The Keystone: Forsyth Central v. Chattahoochee
August 20, 2022 | Sykotyk
Forsyth Central 44, Chattahoochee 21 In the midst of the season opening Corky Kell Classic, there is a regular season Week One happening all over Georgia. Games that mean just as much to the teams playing as any game in the heralded kickoff classic. One such game was in the shadows of Forsyth County. While […]
Hubbard knocks off East @Eagles_HHS @Hubbard_FBall
August 20, 2022 | Shane Lux
Hubbard – Ben Wilcox rushed for 109 and two touchdowns to lead Hubbard to a 28-8 season-opening victory against Youngstown East. Hubbard opened up a 20-0 first-half lead. Then their defense shut the door in the second half. “We got off to a fast start, then toward the end of the second quarter, […]
Thomas Worthington Cardinals fly over Beechcroft Cougars 44-6
August 19, 2022 | contributor
Tonight I made the 40.8-mile round trip to Thomas Worthington High School for the first time ever. I first want to say how nice and helpful everyone I came in contact with from the Cardinals. I was able to obtain currently updated rosters and had a nice conversation with the P.A. guy, who after the […]
Shenandoah Zeps zap the Newcomerstown Trojans 48-8
August 19, 2022 | contributor
Heading into the 2022 tackle football season, both Newcomerstown and Shenandoah are hoping to shake off the 2021 season, where the two teams combined to go just 3-12 (Newcomerstown 1-5, Shenandoah 2-7). One of the Zips’ wins was a 28-7 victory over Newcomerstown. This season, Drew Pasteur’s prediction page had the home team, the Zeps, […]
South Range cruises past Springfield @SRangeAthletics @athletics_sr
August 19, 2022 | Shane Lux
Canfield – Billy Skripac and Shane Lindstrom lead South Range past Springfield. Following a 13-1 season last year, South Range picked up where they left off with a 37-7 mercy rule victory over rival Springfield High School. “When you have a rivalry like this one where both communities follow their teams well, it leads to […]
District Seven (WPIAL) 2022 Class 6A Tri-County Five Preview
August 17, 2022 | Phil Myers
District Seven (WPIAL) 2022 Class 6A Tri-County Five Preview Of all the teams in D-7, the WPIAL has only five teams large enough to qualify as 6A participants. Three of them have won state championships, another may be knocking on the door of a state title, and the fifth could be a giant killer […]
Boyd County (KY) 6 East Carter (KY) 6 Grid Game
August 13, 2022 | contributor
Yesterday I made my first ever trip to Kentucky Christian University in Grayson, Kentucky to watch the battle between Boyd County and East Carter. There were no rosters made available in this one I am guessing it was due to the game being played at the local college stadium and not one of the two […]
2022 with Zack Moore Head Coach Greenup County (Ky)
August 11, 2022 | contributor
. Zack Moore Greenup County HS Head Football Coach Twitter: @GCHS_CoachMoore The 2021 season saw Greenup County struggle. What has to change for you guys to have a winning season? Our team dealt with a lot of off-the-field adversity, including the death of an assistant coach and other Covid-related issues. Our struggle to score points […]
Defense dominant in Pennsylvania’s win over New York
August 7, 2022 | contributor
Yesterday I drove to Lowellville, Ohio to meet up with my good friend @Sykotyk so we could make our way to Bradford, Pennsylvania to cover the 49th Annual Big 30 Charities Classic. The game pits all-stars from Pennsylvania against all-stars from New York. The crowd again was very stout for this game, as I have […]
County wins 84th Erie Lions Club Save an Eye Game @save_an_eye
July 30, 2022 | Shane Lux
Erie – County erased an early deficit, then held on for a 27-19 win over Metro in the 84th Erie Lions Club Save an Eye game. The Metro Allstars struck first when McDowell’s Jacob Skolnik scored on a 4-yard keeper. Fort LeBoeuf’s Tristan Harris then returned the ensuing kickoff 86 yards for a touchdown. […]
76th Rudy Mumley All-Star Game: Ohio 33 West Virginia 15
July 24, 2022 | contributor
Last night I took in another game at Wheeling Island Stadium, a place that I definitely have in my top ten spots to catch a game. This game was the 76th installment of the OVAC. all-star Rudy Mumley Game. The crowd overall was pretty good once everyone finally got into their seats. The weather was […]
County team effort leads to 35-21 win in the 88th annual Dream Game
July 21, 2022 | Billy Splain
The longest running all star game in the country always seems to present a family atmosphere. The same could be said about last nights effort from the County team. There were no outstanding efforts from the County, instead they “played like a family” as Delaware Valley and County head coach Keith Olsommer said of […]
Allegretto’s 3 TDs Helps the North Win the 7th Annual Frank Varischetti All-Star Game (Burdick Gallery)
July 2, 2022 | Phil Myers
Dom Allegretto of Ridgway scored three times (Paul Burdick photo) Video Highlights linked below On a balmy night in Brockway when Dom Allegretto of Ridgway returned a punt 58 yards for a touchdown early in the second quarter to put his team on the scoreboard, he was ecstatic. A few seconds later he was disheartened […]
LIVE! The District IV Coaches North-South All Star Game!
June 24, 2022 | Billy Splain
Join Billy Splain, Todd Hummell from the Daily Item and Chris Masse from the Williamsport Sun-Gazette for pre-game festivities at 6:50, then Todd and Billy will bring you all the action from Ironman Stadium in Danville, one of the nicest looking stadiums in the state thanks to Landtek Group Rosters HERE Live stat link provided […]
Ohio slips by Penn (Gallery)
June 24, 2022 | Felicity Rocco
Last night at the 43rd annual “Battle at the Border” Penn vs. Ohio game, Ohio’s all-star team came out on top with a score of 35-28. Ohio was coached by Head Coach, Sean Guerriero and Pennsylvania by Head Coach, Brian Cooper. Both teams were stacked with an impressive roster and for some of these players […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Kooper Peacock – Jersey Shore
June 23, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter
Kooper Peacock Jersey Shore High School Class of 2023 Wide receiver, safety, and punter Ht: 5’9 Wt: 190 Awards: All-State punter, All-Conference defensive back and receiver, Sun Gazette Team. Other sports: Baseball Why do you play football? I enjoy being able to play with my friends and giving it my all for them. What […]
South outguns North in 51st Ken Lantzy Classic @KenLantzyGame
June 18, 2022 | Shane Lux
Windber – Plenty of fireworks Friday night at Windber High School. Matt Whysong hauls in one of his six receptions Friday night. Photo by Leo Murray. Highlight video linked below On a beautiful night for football, the South outscored the North 42-35 in the 51st Ken Lantzy Football Classic. Following game-opening punts by both teams, […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Matthew Kramer – Wyomissing
June 15, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter
Matthew Kramer Wyomissing Area High School Class of 2023 Linebacker, fullback Ht: 6’0 Wt: 215 Other sports: Baseball Why do you play football? I love the importance of a team in football, and playing with my buddies that I grew up with. What has been your best memory? Winning three District Championships. Who is your […]
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