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November 2020

Marauders trample Wildcats in D6 Title Game 48-13

November 14, 2020 | Garrett Mock

It’s always a despondent moment when you see the timer on the scoreboard flatline and the final whistle is called. The sadness attacks your body, with your stomach sinking into the ground as you fight hard to repress the stinging of warm tears. For the seniors on the losing team, walking off that field […]

Haverford Fights Back in the Second Half, beating Conestoga 27-14

November 14, 2020 | Jack Susanin

Haverford and Conestoga were both ready for this huge Central League matchup with big time playoff implications. Haverford had only given up 3 points all season, and they were eager to continue their great defensive record against a strong Conestoga team. The Game The teams started off hot on their first drives however, both teams […]

#BEYONDTHEKEYSTONE (OHIO)HILLTOPPERS RUN WILD OVER TORNADOES 47-7 @TiffinTornadoes @topperfb

November 14, 2020 | contributor

Last night I made A rare trip to Brunswick, Ohio to catch the semi-final playoff game between Chardon vs Tiffin Columbian. The Hilltoppers have put A running clock on all but one opponent and that was Mayfield (5-2). Last night when all was said and done last night turned out to be just another game […]

Balanced Attacking Effort, Advances Jersey Shore in AAAA Playoffs.

November 14, 2020 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski

WRIGHT TWP- The verbage of bend but don’t break tends to be the outcry when it comes to defensive effort come playoff time. No more was that evident Friday night at Crestwood’s Comet Stadium as the Jersey Shore(9-0) forced three crucial turnovers and left Mountain Top with a 26-14 victory, advancing the Bulldogs to the […]

Bishop McDevitt Punches Ticket to Semifinal With Win Over Camp Hill @McDevittLancers

November 14, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter

Friday night the Bishop McDevitt Lancers battled the Camp Hill Lions in a showdown to see who would advance to the PIAA 2A state final four. The lancers would come out victorious Friday night winning with a score of 26-14 and in the game Lancers Senior quarterback Nick Santo took control throwing for 187 yards […]

Wilmington rushes past Chestnut Ridge @CRLionsFootball @WilmingtonSD @Hounds4L @smcconahy44

November 14, 2020 | Shane Lux

There was no stopping the Wilmington Greyhounds Friday night. The “Hounds bullied the line scrimmage and rushed for 613 yards up a 56-29 victory over Chestnut Ridge. “We were able to get things clicking offensively tonight, and that’s exactly what we wanted to see,” said Wilmington head coach Brandon Phillian. “Coming into this football game, […]

No Time-No Problem For Steelton-Highspire’s Cliff Hanger Victory Over Old Forge 39-36

November 14, 2020 | PFN Staff

With zero time showing on the score board and only one play left as a result of a penalty, the Rollers of Steelton-Highspire flatten the Old Forge Blue Devils state title hopes. Freshman QB Alex Erby hit D1 WR recruit Mehki Flowers on a five -yard touchdown pass that gave the Rollers a 39-36 victory […]

Zach Zechman monster night leads Wyomissing to 47-0 win over Lakeland @WyoFootball @LHSChiefs

November 14, 2020 | Billy Splain

Wyomissing quarterback Zach Zechman had a good night. No, he had a great night. The senior quarterback for the Spartans intercepted a pass, recovered a fumble, threw a touchdown pass and ran for one, all within the first 26 minutes of the game to lead Wyomissing to a 47-0 win over Lakelan and secure a […]

Strong Second Half Propels Upper Dublin to District 1 5A Title

November 14, 2020 | Zak Wolf

The Upper Dublin Cardinals found themselves trailing West Chester Rustin 8-7 at halftime of the District One 5A championship game. The second half was a different story. Upper Dublin was able to turn the game around, shutting Rustin down, outscoring them 22-0 to win 29-8 and capture their third District One championship in six […]

Garnet Valley Beats Rival Ridley to Move to 4-0

November 14, 2020 | Alec Eskin

Tonight brought some cold and clear weather after a long week of rain to Friday Night lights. The Garnet Valley Jaguars and the Ridley Green Raiders faced off in their classic Central League rivalry game. Garnet Valley came into the game undefeated and looking to stay that way. Ridley was coming off of their first […]

Halftime Adjustments Propel Lampeter-Strasburg to District Title

November 14, 2020 | TC Jones

(All Photo Credits: Bill Snook) With both Lampeter-Strasburg and ELCO entering this evening’s district title game undefeated and ranked in the top 10 in the PFN State Rankings, this contest surely would be a showdown. Nothing came easy, but a dominating second half on a chilly Saturday night in Lancaster County led Lampeter-Strasburg to a […]

Around the Schuylkill League ” Playoff Edition ” @SCHLeague @PIAADistrictXI @570Football

November 13, 2020 | Daniel Reed

In what was suppose to be two great games in District XI playoff action, the these 3 teams from the Schuylkill League were poised to throw down for District XI gold. Class 3a bracket would see North Schuylkilll(7-0) and NDGP(7-0) coming into the District XI Class 3a Championship matchup vs Notre Dame Green Pond winners […]

Falcons defense soars to new heights in 40-0 win over Shroder Paideia Academy @ShroderFootball @AikenFalcons @CoachDuka @cmac_sports

November 13, 2020 | contributor

Last night I made another drive to Cincinnati, Ohio to watch the Falcons of Aiken battle league foe Shroder Paideia Academy Jaguars, at Withrow high school. For me, it was the first time catching A game at Tiger Field A nice little stadium that has cement seats all on one side of the stadium, call […]

Brubaker Shines; Mechanicsburg Takes Down CD East 40-20 @GoMechanicsburg @CDEastHigh

November 12, 2020 | Patrick Grill

Micah Brubaker put on another clinic as a dual-threat quarterback, as Mechanicsburg defeated Central Dauphin East 40-20 at Landis Field in Harrisburg. Brubaker was 12/19 for 227 yards and tossed three touchdown passes to Tyree Morris, Rashawn Holton and Joey Rowland. He added another 123 yards on the ground on 15 carries, with 2 touchdown […]

Protime Predictions by Phil

November 12, 2020 | Phil Myers

Well, this past Saturday was a day of super-duper November weather in Pennsylvania. So, Protime trotted out his tennis racket and challenged Protime Junior to a friendly game of one on one on the tennis court. Naturally, Junior took the challenge. When Protime walks in the mornings he traverses past the local tennis court and […]

Nazareth Cruises Into Final Four in District XI Playoffs.

November 9, 2020 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski

By Brian Ptashinski @BPtashinski on Twitter NAZARETH- Late last Friday afternoon a positive Covid-19 test at Nazareth was diagnosed and the top seed in District XI 6A season looked to be over on the gridiron. But some contact tracing testing was conducted and after some phone calls to committee members and to Pleasant Valley it […]

Danville beats Montoursville to claim the District 4 Class AAA championship (gallery included) @Go_Ironmen @Hold_The_Rope @KJRiley8

November 9, 2020 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/

Senior two-way starters Dylan Bennett and CJ Signor sat and kneeled, respectively, staring at a near empty field. Neither Montoursville standout wanted to leave a field on which they and many fellow seniors/teammates created so many happy memories. They won multiple championships and 31 games the past three seasons, but the tremendous run ended Saturday […]

Vikings advance to D11 Championship with win over Mahanoy Area @WmsValleyAthl @MAHSAthletics

November 8, 2020 | Tori Rabuck

Vikings Come Out on Top The Williams Valley Vikings hosted Mahanoy Friday night at Stauffenberg field for the District 11 Semi-Final game. The Vikings came out on top winning 27-22, which sends them to the District 11 Finals where they will play Tri Valley. The Vikings started off the game with the ball and set […]

Bishop Guilfoyle shuts down Purchase Line in semifinals

November 8, 2020 | Avery Falisec

The Purchase Line Red Dragons knew that their semifinal game against the Bishop Guilfoyle Marauders wouldn’t be all smooth sailing. In fact, the Marauders proved just how right the Dragons were Saturday night as they shut them out with a final score 35-0. While Bishop Guilfoyle’s size and speed dominated on all fronts, Purchase Line […]

Notes on Peters Township’s One for the Ages Win Over Gateway @PetersTwpFB @GatewayGatorsFB

November 8, 2020 | Phil Myers

It was definitely a game for the ages. It was also a game of two distinctive and polar opposite halves. For Peters Township, the last second victory was a bit of revenge in that they lost to Gateway by one point in the 2019 WPIAL 5A championship tilt. The thing that makes this game so […]

Radnor Downs Springfield 13-10

November 8, 2020 | Willie McGonigle

SPRINGFIELD: Last season when the Springfield Cougars visited the Radnor Red Raiders it was Brett Barber with a field goal with under a minute left in the game that allowed the Cougars to come away with a dramatic 10-7 victory. On Friday night the two teams squared off again this time at Springfield High and […]

Notre Dame Cruises Into District Final With Dominating Win.

November 8, 2020 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski

@BPtashinski on Twitter NEW TRIPOLI- Playing for the first time in three weeks, the Notre Dame Green Pond Crusaders looked rusty to start the game against the Olympians of Jim Thorpe, in the District XI 3A Semifinal game Saturday night at Northwestern Lehigh’s Tiger Stadium. But an explosive 22 point run propelled the 7-0 Crusaders […]

#BEYONDTHEKEYSTON (OHIO) Cowboys Rope Falcons 28-9 @MassieFootball @WyomingSports

November 8, 2020 | contributor

The night game of my double-header took me to me back to Clarksville, Ohio to watch the playoff game between the Wyoming Cowboys and the home team Clinton-Massie Falcons. The Falcons are known for A stingy defense along with A ground and pound offense, while the Cowboys could be said are known for winning. I […]

Hickory captures D10 3A Crown @BillBillDungee @HSD_Athletics @GC_EaglesFB

November 8, 2020 | Shane Lux

It’s hard to beat a team three times in a season, but the Hickory Hornets got the job done. “It feels amazing to be District 10 Champions,” said Hickory head coach Bill Dungee. “This program was 2-7 when I took it over. It is phenomenal to see how far we’ve come. Grove City knocked us […]

#BEYONDTHEKEYSTONE (Ohio) Eastmoor overcomes mistake to blow out Independence 46-12 @warriors_ea @CapCityPreps