Gameday Hub
November 2019
Marauders fend off Trail, 11-7, in final seconds
November 29, 2019 | Ed Weaver
In a game that came down to the very final play, Bishop Guilfoyle held off Lackawanna Trail, 11-7, in the PIAA Class A semi-finals at Danville to advance to next week’s state championships.
Wood survive Gateway, advances to another title game @WoodFootball @GatewayGatorsFB
November 29, 2019 | PFN Staff
Phil Cmor ALTOONA — Robbie Meyer was endeavoring to dodge accolades as adeptly as teammate Kaelin Costello evaded would-be tacklers and Archbishop Wood pass rushers avoided blockers. “I don’t see myself as the hero,” Meyer said. “I see the offense and the defense as the heroes. It’s a team effort.” Then a middle-aged couple walked […]
Jags Heading to Hershey. TJ Jumps out to quick start, rolls over Lampeter-Strastburg in PIAA 4A Semi
November 29, 2019 | Billy Splain
Thomas Jefferson quarterback Shane Stump found Daniel Deabner twice for long scoring throws in the first quarter and Dylan Mallozzi scored from nine yards out to put Thomas Jefferson up 22-0 in the first quarter. After a slow second period, the Jaguars came out rolling in the second half, invoking the mercy rule on their […]
PROTIME PREDICTIONS by Phil
November 27, 2019 | Phil Myers
It’s Thanksgiving week and nothing could be better if you are a football fan, especially a high school football fan as this is state semi-finals week. Protime can remember waking up Thanksgiving morning and going through his routine before the annual Turkey Bowl game with Brother Protime. He’d eat a bowl of Fruit Loops or […]
Collier Collars The Vikings over Southern Lehigh
November 25, 2019 | Mark Carfagno
Southern Lehigh’s Asher Smith entered Friday’s PIAA 5 A quarterfinal against Archbishop Wood with a school record 2,442 yards during the 2019 season. The Spartans also entered the game with a 6 game winning streak while averaging 50.1 points during the streak. The Vikings and their defense led by Shane Collier certainly were ready for the run […]
Gateway Pulls out a close one in 5A Title Game
November 24, 2019 | Billy Splain
Jaquan Thomas and Chamor Price Celebrate after 40 yard td pass from QB Cryson Venanzio to open the game scoring Pics via Ed Thompson http://www.hyxposure.photography/ The Gateway Gatos are the 2019 WPIAL champions for the second time in 3 seasons with a 21-20 victory over Peters Township at Norwin High School. The weather was […]
Jax Miller Rushes for 306 Yards Against Wash in WPIAL Championship @AvonworthFB @WashHighFB
November 24, 2019 | Billy Splain
The Celebration! Pictures via Ed Thompson https://hyxposure.smugmug.com/ For the entire season, both Avonworth and Washington High School have been completely dominant on both sides of the ball. Heading into Saturday’s matchup, both the Antelopes and the Prexies were 13-0, and had completely controlled each of their schedules. For Washington, it was through the bevy […]
Wyoming Area uses second half surge, big performance from Deluca to get by Montoursville @WaScoreboard @Hold_The_Rope
November 23, 2019 | Billy Splain
Trailing 21-13 at halftime, Wyoming Area head coach Randy Spencer had a message for his team. “We just needed to get back to what Wyoming Area does, and that’s play smash mouth football” said Wyoming area quarterback/safety Dom Deluca. Wyoming Area trailed 21-13 at the break, but came out hungry and dominated the second half […]
Top Cat: Cheltenham Claims First District Title in a Thriller over Academy Park
November 23, 2019 | Willie McGonigle
WYNCOTE: Two seasons ago Ryan Nase took over the Cheltenham Panthers, in his first season the Panthers struggled going 2-8 but winning two of their last three games. Last season the Panthers went 8-4 and qualified for the and won a District Playoff game. This season the Panthers set the goal to be great […]
Photo Gallery: Cocalico @CocalicoFball vs Cedar Cliff @GoCCFootball
November 23, 2019 | Lee Vivian
Tigers Put Away Trojans
November 23, 2019 | Dave Fegley
Southern Advances To 19th Eastern Final By: Dave Fegley (11-23-19) When Southern Columbia and Upper Dauphin took the field Friday night at Selinsgrove’s Harold L. Bolig Stadium, two things were certain. The Tigers (54.5 ppg) and Trojans (51.4 ppg) came in as the two highest scoring teams in the state, regardless of classification, and only […]
Central Catholic’s Opalko gets another game winner, Vikings advance. @PCC_FOOTBALL
November 23, 2019 | Billy Splain
If there has been one theme the past three years for the State College Little Lions, it is “close, but never close enough.” In 2017, a Tommy Friberg and Brandon Clark led squad faced 5 star QB Phil Jurkovec in the PIAA quarterfinals. They were seemingly overwhelmed by Pine Richland’s explosive offense. A year later, […]
McClenahan shines, BEA wins thriller with Sharon to advance to PIAA Class 3A Semi’s (Jodon Full Gallery) @CoachJNagle @sharontigers
November 23, 2019 | PFN Staff
Nate Cobler Centre Daily Times Bald Eagle Area football coach Jesse Nagle said that senior Gage McClenahan was coming back to play football, even though he had committed to wrestling for Cornell after high school, to win a state championship. McClenahan played a big role in helping get his team two wins away from […]
Lackawanna Trail Advances to PIAA 1A Semi, Historic Muncy season ends.
November 23, 2019 | PFN Staff
MITCH RUPERT Sports reporter mrupert@sungazette.com Branson Eyer took the snap on fourth-and-goal at the Lackawanna Trail 1-yard line with no intention of giving up the football. He put his foot in the ground and lunged forward, but there was nowhere to go. The Muncy quarterback was stopped cold in his tracks at Williamsport’s STA Stadium. […]
Bulldogs erase 21-point deficit to win in 3 OTs @tannerlorson @PAHSathletics
November 23, 2019 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/
DANVILLE — Brett Guthrie read the quarterback’s eyes, broke left and dove. He corralled the ball inches from the ground and then….and then? Well, Guthrie does not remember much after that. But as the years go by, he, his teammates and all those who watched Friday’s breathtaking Class AAAA state quarterfinal will remember that moment. […]
Thomas Jefferson uses power football to beat Cathedral Prep @TJHSJaguars @PrepRamblers
November 23, 2019 | PFN Staff
AJ Shaffer There will be a new state champion in 4A this year. Thomas Jefferson used power run football to beat 3 time defending state champion Cathedral Prep. Thomas Jefferson imposed their will in the 28-13 victory. “We wanted to lean on our line, our line has been great all year, they’ve been physical and […]
Bishop Guilfoyle regains District VI Title (FULL GALLERY) @BGMarauderFball @JvHornetFB
November 23, 2019 | Greg Ricupero
District VI Single A Championship #1 Bishop Guilfoyle Marauders (10-2) vs #2 Juniata Valley Hornets (10-2) from Mansion Park in Altoona Last Meeting 11/17/19 Semi-Finals District VI Juniata Valley won 9-3 For the 4th straight year these two teams have met in the District VI playoffs. Bishop Guilfoyle had ended Juniata Valley’s season two […]
Farrell Defeats Coudersport and Advances to the Class A Western Finals
November 23, 2019 | Phil Myers
They say that defense wins games and the Farrell Steelers used a stout defense to shutout the Coudersport Falcons 28-0 Friday night at Mansell Stadium in DuBois. The Steelers recorded their 9th whitewash of the year, and in doing so won their 12th straight, upping their record to 12-2. Farrell’s coach Anthony Pegues excitedly proclaimed, […]
Dallas Sends A Message in Taking Down Imhotep.
November 23, 2019 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
LEHIGHTON- North Pocono and Valley View couldn’t do it, but a gallant and talented group of Mountaineers from the Back Mountain of Luzerne County, specifically Dallas, that climbed that mountain to defeat perennial powerhouse, Imhotep Charter by a score of 43-36 Friday night at Lehighton High School. The win advances Dallas (14-0) to the state […]
Richland overcomes turnovers, holds on to beat McDevitt
November 23, 2019 | Billy Splain
The Richland Rams are heading to the PIAA Class 2A Semi-Finals. Sophomore quarterback Kellen Stahl threw for over 200 yards and 2 scores and ran for 2 more to lead the Rams to a 29-21 win over District 12 champion Bishop McDevitt at Trojan Stadium in Chambersburg. “The Philadelphia Catholic league is probably […]
Wilmington knocks off Ridgway
November 23, 2019 | Shane Lux
Wilmington rushed 426 yards to push past a spirited performance by Ridgway 45-27 Friday at Slippery Rock University. “Ridgway is an outstanding team, and Mark Heindl and staff do a great job,” said Wilmington head coach Brandon Phillian. “They’re a very quality opponent, and that’s what you want to see this time of year. Going […]
Whippets win Duel of Star Quarterbacks, Advance to play Central Dauphin
November 23, 2019 | Billy Splain
Special Contributor: Edward Sutelan | esutelan@pennlive.com DOWNINGTOWN — Every chance Downingtown West seemed to come closer to putting Coatesville away, the Red Raiders came right back into the picture. The Whippets jumped out to an early 21-0 lead, and seemed prime to take a 27-7 lead into the half with the Red Raiders taking […]
PROTIME PREDICTIONS by Phil
November 21, 2019 | Phil Myers
Now Protime loves Christmas as much as the next guy, maybe more. He likes to go shopping with Mrs. Protime. On Christmas morning he gets as giddy as a dog getting its belly rubbed. He watches Miracle on 34th Street, Holiday Inn, and It’s A Wonderful Life every year. Don’t tell anyone, but he’s been […]
WYOMING AREA TAKES D-2 AAA TITLE OVER SCRANTON PREP @WaScoreboard @dominic_deluca9
November 18, 2019 | Frank Deangelo
When the Warriors handed Scranton Prep their first loss on the last day of August; many pundits predicted that that the two teams would see each other again in the Playoffs and that a young Prep team would be stronger by then. The Pundits were right; to a point. The two teams would meet again […]
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