PA Football News Archives
August 2021
Protime’s District 9 Notes
August 31, 2021 | Phil Myers
With upsets abound across the state in week zero, District 9 certainly wasn’t immune from ranked teams and odds-on favorites going down in flames. Let’s start with the biggest upset of all, the Keystone Panthers beating Redbank Valley’s Bulldogs 22-20. Redbank is the defending D-9 Class A champs and returns much of their core from […]
Schuylkill Haven wins 5th straight over Marian Catholic at Stan Dakosty Field on Sunday ! @farrmj
August 31, 2021 | Daniel Reed
Schuylkill Haven wins 5th straight over Marian Catholic at Stan Dakosty Field on Sunday ! The game was slated to be played under the lights on Friday night but mother nature had her own agenda. The game was then rescheduled to Sunday evening at 6:00pm. For some teams, the season opener would be high scoring […]
Wildcats Fall To Rockets In Season Opener, Join Together As Part Of Pregame Military Tribute @SRAHSFootball @CentralClarion @srhs_rowdies @srhsrocketmedia
August 30, 2021 | David McClaine
Above image) Wildcats and Rockets join in presenting the U. S. Flag during tribute to military The Central Clarion Wildcats traveled to Slippery Rock on Friday (August 27th) and fell to the Rockets 38-7. Wildcats and Rockets entering the field with Old Glory waving in the background There was no score after one, but the […]
Neshannock rolls past Shenango @Nesh_Sports @coachmo76
August 30, 2021 | Shane Lux
Neshannock Township: Neshannock outscored Shenango 27-0 in the second half en route to a 42-8 win over the Wildcats. “That was a great way to start the season,” said Neshannock head coach Fred Mozzocio. “We had some early jitters, penalties, and we didn’t have the ball much in the first half.” Seniors Kurt Sommerfield and Cameron […]
Perkiomen Valley Takes Down Springfield Delco in Opener @pv_vikingfb
August 29, 2021 | Willie McGonigle
After having to deal with COVID 19 attendance restrictions in their inaugural season of their new stadium the Springfield Delaware County Cougars finally got to play in front of a capacity crowd. On Friday night the Cougars welcomed the Perkiomen Valley Vikings. Behind a 21-point second half the Vikings were able to come away with […]
Blue Mountain earns victory for first year Head Coach Tom Gallagher, defeats Jim Thorpe 30 to 20 at the Eagles Nest ! @coach_gal @BMSD_Football
August 29, 2021 | Daniel Reed
Blue Mountain earns victory for first year Head Coach Tom Gallagher, defeats Jim Thorpe 30 to 20 at the Eagles Nest ! Things didn’t go as planned on Friday night, the season opener, as heavy rains, thunder, and lightning stormed through the area to which canceled a few games around the league, including the Eagles […]
Downingtown East D Smoothers Pennridge @pennridgefb @DTownFball
August 29, 2021 | PFN Staff
On a hot muggy August night with the stands full, the bands playing, cheerleaders leading the cheers, high school football with all of its pageantry had returned to Pennridge High School’s Helman Field. It did not take long for the Ram’s home crowd to explode as Adam Mossbrook took the season opening kickoff 85 yards […]
BEA Topples Troy 20-0 (Gallery) @TroyASD @Masonimbt50 @EliCrane10 @CoachJNagle
August 29, 2021 | Billy Splain
In the first drive Bald Eagle made things look easy. From that point on, the Troy defense did everything they could to make life difficult for the Eagles. The Troy defense held strong the rest of the night, but the Troy offense couldn’t get on track and Bald Eagle handed the Trojans a 20-0 loss to […]
Monroe Central 42 Bridgeport 20 @BHS_BulldogFB @mchs_seminoles
August 29, 2021 | David Burnworth
Yesterday afternoon after my day game I drove the ten miles or so from Bellaire to Bridgeport to not only see the Bulldogs host Monroe Central, I would also get to see the first game at the new Perkins Field inside Bill Jobko Stadium. The Bulldogs have been away from there the last three […]
PHOTO GALLERY: Neshannock 42, Shenango 8 @Nesh_Sports @NeshannockR @coachmo76
August 29, 2021 | Sykotyk
For more, and larger, photos from this game, click HERE (starts on Page 2) For photos from previous weeks and seasons, visit http://www.flickr.com/sykotyk/sets/
Seneca Opens 2021 Season With Moral Victory
August 29, 2021 | Sykotyk
The Seneca Bobcats welcomed the Northwestern Wildcats to Bob Diffenbacher FIeld to open the 2021 season. And despite a 20-0 deficit in the first quarter, the Bobcats squad regrouped and led a scoreless second quarter. Including a long, late drive in the half ending on fourth and goal inside the 5. In the second half, […]
Brashear is Bullied by St. Vincent Pallotti @SVPHSAthletics @Brashear_Fball
August 29, 2021 | Phil Myers
It took 58 minutes, but the game resumed. In the first of three West versus Rest football contests played Saturday at the Wolvarena’s George A. Novak Field, the Brashear Bulls were upended by a solid St. Vincent Pallotti Panther squad from Laurel, Maryland to the tune of 33-6. (Laurel is about 20 miles northeast of […]
Mercer Dominates In Marathon Game Against Kennedy Catholic
August 29, 2021 | John Robbins
The 2021 season opener for the Mercer Mustangs and the Kennedy Catholic Golden Eagles did not disappoint with its theatrics. Mercer prevailed 45-16 despite committing five turnovers and only getting one third down conversion. Mercer faced that adversity early when Kennedy Catholic’s sophomore defensive back and wide receiver Simeir Wade stripped the ball right from […]
Big Reds turn Red Knights Blue 47-20 @SechrestColt @RedKnightAthlet @BellaireSD @PettigrewRayray @JakeHeathering1
August 29, 2021 | David Burnworth
Yesterday afternoon I made another drive to Bellaire, Ohio to watch Bellaire host a spunky Toronto Red Knights team. Bellaire comes in 1-0 after beating Hannibal River (34-14), while Toronto comes in 1-0, after beating Pepper Pike Orange 33-20. Wanted to say first thanks to my friend Mike Morgan for supplying me with the rosters, […]
Harrisburg Comes Back to Win Western PA Showcase All-Timer @HBGCougar_FBall
August 29, 2021 | Nate Grella
In 2020, fans across the state were limited to watching players play in empty stadiums on single cam live streams. In 2021, the Harrisburg Cougars, sparked by their passionate fanbase behind them who drove 3 and a half hours to even be in attendance, led a furious comeback against the defending undefeated 5A champions. “It […]
NORTHWEST AREA SCORES EARLY AND OFTEN IN ROUT 61-6.
August 29, 2021 | Brian Ptashinski
Rangers Balance Attack and Weapons to Much for Columbia Mountour Vo-Tech By Brian Ptashinski @BPtashinski on Twitter UNION TWP- The Northwest Area Rangers, a long time member of the Wyoming Valley Conference in District 2, made the jump this year to be part of the Northern Tier League in District 4. Saturday night they opened […]
Jersey Shore Rolls Over Bellefonte In Season Opener
August 29, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
The Jersey Shore Bulldogs and Bellefonte Raiders squared off Saturday night in a game that the Bulldogs dominated on all three aspects of the game. On offense, there was an explosion from new starting quarterback Brady Jordan as well as the return of Senior All-State receiver Cayden Hess. Jordan finished Saturday’s contest with over 200 […]
Holy Cross Snaps Long Losing Streak
August 29, 2021 | Brian Ptashinski
HOLY CROSS WINS SHOOTOUT OVER RIVAL HOLY REDEEMER> By Brian Ptashinski @BPtashinski on Twitter DUNMORE- The Holy Cross Crusaders earned their first win since week two of the 2018 season, when they defeated Holy Redeemer. The 2019 season was lost being they did not field a team and last yeah after five games, the pandemic […]
New Brighton slips past Western Beaver in overtime @newbrighton_pa @WesternBeaverFB
August 29, 2021 | Shane Lux
Industry: Kevin Williams’ 1-yard touchdown run in overtime propelled New Brighton to a 27-20 overtime victory over Western Beaver Saturday afternoon. “You never know what you’re going get in the first game,” said New Brighton head coach Joe Greco. “Western Beaver has a lot of physical skill.” On a sunny day that saw temperatures […]
Purchase Line stuns Northern Cambria after fake punt touchdown by Syster @PLRedDragons @colts_nc
August 28, 2021 | Avery Falisec
High school football is finally underway in the Heritage Conference and Northern Cambria and Purchase Line opened their seasons with the ultimate defensive brawl, Friday, August 27. In the end, the Red Dragons defeated the Colts, 20-14, after touchdowns from sophomore quarterback John Elick, senior wide receiver Mello Sanchez, and senior running back Brady Syster […]
Windber over Conemaugh Valley!
August 28, 2021 | Greg Ricupero
Ramblers cage BlueJays in a hot one! @CVBlueJays @WindberFootball Saturday August 28, 2021 By Gregory Ricupero Last Meeting 10/5/19 Windber 48;@ Conemaugh Valley 0 In a WestPac opener the Windber Ramblers controlled the line of scrimmage and rolled to an easy 44-0 victory over the host Conemaugh Valley BlueJays. CV had the ball all but […]
Singleton had 5 TDs for Mifflin in a win over York High
August 28, 2021 | Pat Weider
Governor Mifflin ranked number 2 in the state by the pafootballnews.com state rankings had to wait an extra day to play the York High Bearcats, but they did not disappoint in a victory Saturday night at Smalls Field. After being rained out on Friday night Governor Mifflin took care of business with a commanding 55-6 […]
Nelson sparks Wilkes-Barre Area to win over Scranton 35-13
August 28, 2021 | John Kotsko
When Scranton went up 13-0 on Wilkes-Barre Area with 2:29 remaining in the first quarter, there was quite a possibility that the Knights would come out on top with a blowout victory. However, the Wolf Pack regrouped and got their spark plug in sophomore Mekhi Nelson who is playing in his first varsity game. “We […]
Central Dragons dominate in offensive explosion against Chestnut Ridge Lions @CentralDragonFB @CRLionsFootball
August 28, 2021 | Connor Walker
While prior to the game many were worried about delays due to weather, the game between Central and Chestnut Ridge Started on time. Both teams were sure to not disappoint fans with this offensive battle. With conditions wet and soon to be foggy, players took the field for kickoff at 7:00 pm for the teams […]
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