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November 2020
Red Dragons upset first seeded Comets in quarterfinal playoff game
November 1, 2020 | Avery Falisec
The Dragons weren’t picked to win their game against the number one seeded Penns Manor Comets on October 30. Then again, some didn’t expect the Dragons to overcome the West Shamokin Wolves either in last week’s game. It’s no easy thing to be the underdogs, but Purchase Line keeps defying all odds, and continued to […]
Bulldogs Unleash the Defense in Capturing the D-9 Single A Championship @RVBulldogs @HubberFootball
November 1, 2020 | Phil Myers
The Redbank Valley Bulldogs defeated the Smethport Hubbers 20-6 at Brockway’s Frank Varischetti Field Saturday afternoon to capture the 1A District 9 championship trophy. They did it with a stifling defense that held Smethport to a grand total of 133 yards. The Hubbers came into the game averaging 366 yards of offense per contest. “We […]
Eisenhower wins double OT thriller! @caleb_jordan21 @Trumbull_15 @WMBigRedsFB
November 1, 2020 | Steve Younger
Just who are the Eisenhower Knights, where are they from, and finally, are they for real ? Those were some of the questions floating around district 10 last week leading up to last Friday’s game against West Middlesex. The Eisenhower Knights are a single “A”. School located in a Russell, , PA on the […]
The Oilers are Gushing After Winning Third Straight D-10 Title @OilersFB @Oil_City_Sports @HarborCreek_FB
November 1, 2020 | Phil Myers
The Oil City Oilers haven’t been tested all year, but they expected to be pushed when they met undefeated Harbor Creek Saturday night at The Oil Field in Oil City. That lasted for one quarter before they put the pedal to the metal and easily flowed to another mercy rule victory in beating the Huskies […]
Springfield Christens New Stadium with Lopsided Victory
November 1, 2020 | Willie McGonigle
SPRINGFIELD: Last season even when the Springfield Cougars where the “home team” they had to pack onto a school bus. The home bus ride was a four mile trip over to fellow Strath Haven ‘s George L. King Field. The reason the Cougars wouldn’t be able to play on their campus was because there was […]
#BEYONDTHEKEYSTONE (Ohio) Generals March to win over the Pirates 13-10 @WoodNation_RHS @BurgFball @SEOhioPreps
November 1, 2020 | contributor
Last night I made my first trip to West Lafayette, Ohio to watch the highly anticipated match-up between the Wheelersburg Pirates and the Ridgewood Generals. I was told last night that the two teams had met five times before, with the Pirates holding the four to one edge, but last year in the playoff game, […]
Shore thumps Mifflinburg to set up showdown with Shamokin
November 1, 2020 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/
JERSEY SHORE The players are as studious as the coaches. A team with several standout students attacks film work the way it does algebra or chemistry. And when all that knowledge comes pouring out on the football field, Jersey Shore often earns high marks. The Bulldogs certainly aced their first playoff exam Saturday night against […]
Wilmington wins 5th Straight D10 Title @WilmingtonSD @Hounds4L @peguesAmp @farrellfootball
November 1, 2020 | Shane Lux
It’s hard to beat a team three times in one season. It certainly was not easy, but Wilmington won its fifth straight D-10 Title and third straight under head coach Brandon Phillian. “The first word that comes to my mind is blessed and humbled to be given this opportunity to be a part of this […]
The Central Dragons Win District 6 AAA Championship @ParkerGregg11 @CentralDragonFb @two20studios
November 1, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
The Central Dragons and Tyrone Golden Eagles clashed Saturday night in the District 6 AAA Championship game with the Dragons coming out with a victory of 17-14. The game came down to the final seconds and was sealed with a game-winning 23-yard field goal by Senior Austin Keith. The Dragons rushing attack was just too […]
Cougars Spoil Cavilers Playoff Hopes with 34-21 Upset
November 1, 2020 | PFN Staff
The Valley View Cougars upset the Scranton Prep Cavilers in front of an enthusiastic crowd Saturday afternoon at Scranton Memorial Stadium The previous unbeaten Cavilers playoff hopes were extinguished by a well-balanced Cougar attack from the opening kickoff. The Valley View defense bared a nostalgic resemblance of the Cougars in the past. The first […]
#BEYONDTHEKEYSTONE (OHIO) Independence stout defense shuts out South 20-0 @ColumbusSouthFB @CapCityPreps
November 1, 2020 | contributor
My Saturday afternoon game took me back to Columbus, Ohio for another Columbus City League tournament game that pitted the South Bulldogs traveling to Independence. with the winner moving on if my information is correct to fast Eastmoor. The 76’ers started quickly when Orlando Jones went to his right to bust free for A big […]
Crestwood overcomes penalties, 14 point deficit in OT win over Lake-Lehman @CometsFootball2 @LLKnightsSports (gallery Anthony Jardine)
October 31, 2020 | Billy Splain
“We played 39 minutes of uncharacteristic football. Not terrible football.” Standing on crutches (more on that later) following his teams come from behind 20-17 win over undefeated Lake-Lehman, Crestwood head coach Ryan Arcangeli described the play that kept the Comets from getting in the endzone earlier. “Dumb penalties. But in a game like this ya […]
Muncy wins D4 A Championship for 3rd straight year
October 31, 2020 | Ed Weaver
For the past three seasons the Muncy Indians and the Canton Warriors have battled for the District IV Class A championship at Miller A. Moyer Stadium.
Spartans complete undefeated regular season, down Lehighton 48-14 (via SHENANDOAH SENTINEL) @coachhall_ @LehightonFB
October 31, 2020 | Billy Splain
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS – The North Schuylkill Spartans will take a perfect record into the postseason, after a sound victory over Lehighton at home Saturday afternoon. Saturday’s game was North Schuylkill’s first in two weeks, after a positive coronavirus test prompted a hiatus. Most of the scoring in Saturday’s game came in the first half, with […]
La Salle Bounces Back With a Dominating Performance Over Roman Catholic
October 31, 2020 | TC Jones
After a tough loss to St. Joe’s Prep two weeks ago, there were some questions about how La Salle might respond. Would the defeat deflate the team, or would it be motivation to return to the field improved? On a sunny and chilly afternoon at Wissahickon High School, the Explorers showed why they are still […]
Saint Joseph’s Prep Trounces Archbishop Wood 52-6
October 31, 2020 | Zak Wolf
Jeremiah Trotter Junior. You better get used to hearing that name more often over the next few years. Trotter, the son of former Eagles linebacker Jeremiah Trotter, was all over the place in The Prep’s dismantling of Archbishop Wood on Saturday afternoon. Trotter made tackle after tackle, stifling Wood’s offense. Every time the Vikings tried […]
Big Second Half Helps Thorpe Cruise to a Victory
October 31, 2020 | Brian O'Donnell
Big Second Half Helps Thorpe Cruise to a Victory On a cold Friday night, the Green Wave of Nativity traveled to Jim Thorpe to take on the Olympians in a battle of 5-2 teams. Coming off of a loss last week, the Olympians looked to rebound in a big way. On their opening […]
The Upset: Red Dragons Shatter Comets’ Perfect Season, Advance in Playoffs With 22-14 Victory
October 31, 2020 | Luke Rainey
Without managing the threat Josh Syster poses, it is impossible to defeat the Red Dragons. The Penns Manor Comets have learned this lesson the hard way before, when they surrendered five touchdowns to Syster and lost to the Red Dragons 36-14 in 2019. Holding Syster to less than 120 yards in week 3, Penns Manor […]
Southern Storms Past Line Mtn
October 31, 2020 | Dave Fegley
Tigers win in their first ever postseason Homecoming Southern Columbia has gone back to the early years of Jim Roth’s tenure, which began in 1984, by keeping the offense relatively simple in terms of play selection during the 2020 unforgettable regular season. Why throw the football if you can run it with relative ease? After […]
Wildcats use big plays to advance! @homerwildcats @BluePiratesFB
October 31, 2020 | Greg Ricupero
PIAA D6 1A Playoffs #7 Williamsburg Blue Pirates (4-3) @ #2 Homer-Center Wildcats (4-1) @BluePiratesFB @ homerwildcats Friday October 30, 2020 By Greg Ricupero Twitter @GregoryRicupero Football is a team sport. When I write my stories there are a cast of characters. Friday night one player stole the show. Homer-Center senior Ben Schmidt. He’s listed […]
Sto-Rox advances with a thrilling 21-20 win over Laurel @Chise89 TheGangGreen0 @LukeMccoy236 @willmcbride412
October 31, 2020 | Billy Splain
Sto-Rox trailed 14-6 at the halfway point but rallied to a 21-20 win over the Mustangs. Austin Jones scored with just over 4 minutes left to play and the extra point secured the win. Sto-Rox will face Serra Catholic next week. Gallery Will McBride
Penns Valley tops BEA (jodon Gallery)
October 31, 2020 | Billy Splain
Aiden Brinker had a hand in all three scores, a run and two touchdown passes as Penns Valley kept the Iron Bell. One to Mason Leib and one to Stephen Ripka. Penns Valley will play Philipsburg-Osceola next week and BEA is searching for an opponent Jeff Jodon Gallery
The Bisons Stampede Past the Bison on a Cold Night in Clearfield
October 31, 2020 | Phil Myers
The Bedford Bisons scored 27 unanswered points in the second and third quarters to stampede past the Clearfield Bison 40-21 at the Clearfield Bison Sports Complex last night. Quarterback Mercury Swaim lived up to billing by accounting for five of the Bisons six touchdowns, three through the air and two on the ground. Steven Ressler […]
Hornets finish 2020 season with 42-6 win over Montgomery
October 31, 2020 | Ed Weaver
In their final game of the 2020 season the Wellsboro Varsity Football team ended it on a positive note to finish 3-3 overall after a 42-6 win against Montgomery on Friday, October 30.
Elizabeth Forward leans on run game to beat Freeport
October 31, 2020 | Andrew Schaffer
Tonight is was Elizabeth Forward’s run game that set the tone in their 34-20 win over Freeport. “That’s something we wanted to come in and do, we wanted to use a bunch of our athletes at running back and wear them down” said Coach Collodi. The win was also Elizabeth Forward’s first home playoff win […]
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