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November 2019
Wyomissing Denies Middletown’s Quest for a Four-Peat 24-21.
November 17, 2019 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
WYOMISSING- Three-time defending District III champion, Middletown, was denied a fourth by a determined Wyomissing group that finally got over the hump to advance in the PIAA State 3A playoffs with a 24-21 win at Spartans Field, before an over-flow crowd Saturday afternoon. Middletiown had ended Wyomissing’s season the past three years. Turnovers and crucial […]
Asher Smith Breaks Rushing Record, Southern Lehigh Pummels Oil City in PIAA 5A Playoffs
November 16, 2019 | Billy Splain
Southern Lehigh piled up 373 yards on the ground and 5 rushing touchdowns, 226 of which were from Senior running back Asher Smith who tallied four of the scores, setting Southern Lehigh’s record for rushing yards in a season on Saturday, and sophomore kicker Christian Colasurdo hit 2 field goals (25 and 37) as the […]
Coudersport Repeats as District 9 Class A Champs
November 16, 2019 | Phil Myers
They say good things come to those who wait. Saturday afternoon in DuBois, the Coudersport Falcons waited till the fourth quarter before putting the pedal to the metal in claiming their second straight D-9 Class A title. The Falcons trailed the Redbank Valley Bulldogs 7-6 heading into the final stanza and then they erupted for […]
Big Plays The Difference In Imhotep’s 4A District 12 Championship Over Bonner-Prendie
November 16, 2019 | Mark Carfagno
Trailing 7-0 with just over 2 minutes to play in the second quarter Bonner-Prendergast was 6 yards away from 6 points. On first and goal Imhotep held BP to no gain. Second down saw the Panthers go off sides and move the ball to the 3. Replaying the down Friars running back Charles Ingram III […]
Downingtown West Outlasts Haverford in District Semi Final Thriller @whoward_ @treyblair5
November 16, 2019 | Willie McGonigle
DOWNINGTOWN: The combined numbers are staggering 91 points, 998 yards total offense, 39 first downs. Those are the numbers that the Number 1 seed Downingtown West Whippets and the red hot 12th seed Haverford Fords combined to put up during the District 1 6A Semi Final at Downingtown’s Kottmeyer Stadium. The scoreboard read in favor […]
Bulldogs win program’s 1st state game, Bishop Shanahan’s season comes to an end.
November 16, 2019 | PFN Staff
By: Mitch Rupert / Williamsport Sun-Gazette SELINSGROVE — The football seemingly hung in the air as Jersey Shore’s Cayden Hess and Bishop Shanahan’s Nick Romano battled for possession. On third-and-17, Tanner Lorson’s floated pass down the right sideline was more of a last-ditch effort to salvage something from a drive bridging the third and […]
Montoursville wins title over Loyalsock
November 16, 2019 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/
As the final seconds ticked away, Montoursville lineman Travis Johnson sprinted toward midfield. It appeared he would jump high into the air or embrace a happy teammate as Montoursville secured another major victory. But as soon as Johnson reached the 50-yard line, he promptly turned right, walked toward the opponent and started shaking hands. His […]
Cathedral Prep Advances with 49-21 Shellacking of Bellefonte (Highlight Film)
November 16, 2019 | Phil Myers
The Erie Cathedral Prep Ramblers used special teams and short fields to Mercy Rule the Red Raiders of Bellefonte at Clarion University’s Memorial Stadium in a PIAA Class 4A contest. Erie Prep led at one point 49-7 before Bellefonte scored twice in the fourth quarter to make the final a little more respectable. “Getting that […]
State High proves to much for Delaware Valley to handle (Gallery) @SCoachLintal @dvwarriorfb
November 16, 2019 | Billy Splain
Friday November 15th the State College Area High School Little Lions took on the Delaware Valley Warriors. State High won large in a 38-7 victory. Delaware Valley came out with an immediate surprise for State High, that was an onside kick. The Warriors Recovered and began the game in favorable field position. But Delaware Valley […]
Rice, Bishop McDevitt Too Much for Dunmore to Overcome.
November 16, 2019 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Final score @McDevittHS 28 @DunmoreBucksAD 13. @PaFootballNews @NEPAFootball @circlewsports @EdOBrien247 @thebullp_n @NazarethNo1Fan @Mommmyto4 pic.twitter.com/BBSa6PAIEk — Brian Ptashinski (@BPtashinski) November 16, 2019 LEHIGHTON- Under the bright lights of Lehighton Multi-Purpose Stadium, Lonnie Rice put on a show with both his arm and legs and led the Lancers of Bishop McDevitt to a 28-13 victory over the […]
Bald Eagle Advances in Overtime Win, Defeats Bedford 21-20 (Gallery Jodon)
November 16, 2019 | Billy Splain
Trailing 14-0 since the 8:51 mark of the second quarter, the Bald Eagle Area defense came up big when it counted. The Eagle defense forced four second half turnovers, two of which gave the BEA offense good field position that they took advantage of, the last leading to the game tying score with just 1:06 […]
PROTIME PREDICTIONS by Phil
November 14, 2019 | Phil Myers
Since Monday was Veteran’s Day, this week’s column is in honor of all the veterans, young and old. You are not forgotten within the world of football, especially high school football. God Bless everyone of you for your service and thank you!! For your information, Sunday November 10th was the Marine Corps birthday. Ooo-rah and […]
Ford Tough: Haverford Stays Hot, Wins 10th in Row, Advances to District Semis @FordsFootball @treyblair5
November 11, 2019 | Willie McGonigle
DOWNINGTOWN: After dropping their first two games of season to Archbishop Carroll and Garnet Valley by a total of 14 points the Haverford High Fords could had folded but they didn’t instead they took the motivation and turned into winning nine straight entering Saturday District 1 6A Quarterfinal against the Downingtown East Cougars. Thanks to […]
Bishop McDevitt Edges West Catholic 9-8 @photogjamison @McDevittLancers @lonnie2152
November 11, 2019 | Mark Carfagno
I know most of you have heard of Seven player High School Football Leagues, especially in towns with small populations. Well Bishop McDevitt took it down to another level. Can you say “TWO MAN FOOTBALL ? ” The duo of QB/DB Lonnie Rice who is headed to the University of Buffalo and RB/DB Akrie Lilley […]
RIVERSIDE MAKES STATEMENT AGAINST MCGUFFEY @RiversidePN
November 11, 2019 | PFN Staff
Mark Ross Playing on the edge is nothing new to this year’s 2019 Riverside Panthers. Having to win 3 of their last 4 games to enter this year’s WPIAL Playoffs, then being seeded 14th in the playoff brackets these Panthers know what it’s like to play with your backs to the wall. But his years […]
Clarion’s Defense Key Factor in Beating Kane
November 10, 2019 | Phil Myers
The Clarion Bobcat defense played a phenomenal game and a vital role in beating the Kane Wolves 27-13 Saturday night at Mansell Stadium in DuBois. Led by big Ben Smith, Clarion wreaked havoc on Kane’s running game and shut down the Wolves passing game to the point where it was non-existent. Kane ended up 1 […]
Ridgway Survives Shootout with Karns City
November 10, 2019 | Phil Myers
The Ridgway Elkers survived an old-fashioned shootout with the Karns City Gremlins in a District 9 Class 2A semi-final contest held at DuBois’ Mansell Stadium Saturday afternoon. The final score was 34-27 with the victor not being a sure thing until the game ending whistle. Elker head coach, Mark Heindl, had this to say after […]
Grove City advances to 4th-staright D10 title game
November 10, 2019 | Shane Lux
Grove City advances to the District 10 championship for the 4th-straight year. “What a game, I’m so proud of the kids,” said Grove City head coach Sam Mowrey. “They came out here and played 48 minutes. Through the ups and downs, they kept chucking away and put together a great football game.” After losing […]
Tigers Pounce Past Panthers
November 10, 2019 | Dave Fegley
SCA advances to another District IV title game By: Dave Fegley (11-10-19) Earlier in the week, North Penn-Mansfield’s head coach Tom Dickinson was asked about his team’s chances when taking on Southern Columbia in the District IV Class 2A semi-final, and the longtime Panthers’ leader didn’t mince his words. “It’s an impossible task,” said Dickinson. […]
BEA Westmont D6 Title Game Gallery @Westysports @CoachJNagle
November 10, 2019 | Billy Splain
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BEA Claims second straight PIAA District Class 3A Title with 41-13 win. @CoachJNagle @WestySports
November 9, 2019 | Billy Splain
Just a few short weeks ago Bald Eagle Area quarterback Jaden Jones was nursing a shoulder injury as was wide receiver Matthew Reece. Judging by tonight’s performance in the PIAA District six championship game with Westmont at Altoona’s Mansion Park, they’re both feeling pretty good. Jones threw for 386 yard and six tds while […]
District III Playoffs 3A Wyomissing moves on! Full Game Gallery
November 9, 2019 | Greg Ricupero
District III 3A Playoff Game Annville-Cleona Dutchmen (7-4) @ Wyomissing Spartans (11-0) Wyomissing was nearly perfect on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. They score nine touchdowns in nine possessions. They did miss one of their conversions. The Spartans rolled up over 500 yards in total offense most of it on the ground. They controlled the game […]
WYOMING AREA TAKES A STRONG STEP INTO THE D-2 AAA DISTRICT TITLE GAME @WaScoreboard
November 9, 2019 | Billy Splain
Six weeks ago, the Wyoming Area Warriors traveled to the Back Mountain in Luzerne County to face a high powered Lake-Lehman Black Knights team. The Black Knights scored three times in the first half on long plays and left the Warriors shaking their heads on their way to the locker room at the half; down […]
Forte Keeper Keeps Kennett’s Historic Storybook Season Alive @KCSDKHS_Sports
November 9, 2019 | Billy Splain
Forte with the winner on Kennett first play of OT wins 20-14 @PaFootballNews pic.twitter.com/a3AxQf2PIa — Willie McGonigle (@WilliePAFN) November 9, 2019 KENNETT SQUARE: In May 2018 former Dallas Cowboy Lance Frazier was hired as head coach of the Kennett High Blue Demons and was task with turning around a program that prior to this […]
Pope John Paul II Captures First Ever District Title @goldenpantherFB
November 9, 2019 | Mark Carfagno
Pope John Paul II quarterback Kamal Gray came into the South Philadelphia Super Site with some sexy offensive numbers. The senior star passed for over 2,300 yards with 34 TD’s, completing over 64 percent of his passes while also rushing for over 500 yards. However on this Friday night the Neumann-Goretti defense made […]
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