PA Football News Archives
August 2021
LaSalle College Explorers Shut Out Crusaders For Week 0 Win @LaSalle_Sports @StevieD23468449
August 28, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
The 2021 Pennsylvania high school football season officially kicked off last night and in Harrisburg, it was a night to remember for the LaSalle Explorers. Sophomore running back Stevie Davis led the Explorers to a 21-0 victory over the Bishop McDevitt Crusaders with a game to remember. Davis rushed for 97 yards on 10 attempts […]
Blackhawk Sets Tone Early in 31-20 Win Over Beaver Falls
August 28, 2021 | Mark Ross
Coming into the 2021 season the Blackhawk Cougars football team under the direction of Head Coach Zach Hayward have been mentioned as on of the top teams not only in their conference but possibly a threat to be on of the final teams challenging for a WPIAL Championship come November. In their Week 0 game […]
O’Sullivan Leads Upper Dublin Past Rivals Wissahickon in Season Opener
August 28, 2021 | Zak Wolf
The reigning District 1 5A champions picked up where they left off last season, dominating their crosstown rivals Wissahickon 43-0 in the first game of the season. After going 4-1 in the regular season last year, the Cardinals clinched the number one seed in the 5A playoffs, with their only loss coming against Souderton, who […]
Moon runs past Seneca Valley for convincing victory @Moon_Football @moon_area @SV_Sports
August 28, 2021 | Andrew Schaffer
It was a night where Moon’s run game dominated the game. The team collectively ran for 327 yards in the 38-21 victory over Seneca Valley. Several players touched the ball for Moon and eventually wore down Seneca Valley. “We have to create and find depth, we have to find 4 or 5 kids to give […]
North Schuylkill wins 7th straight over the Red Tornadoes of Mt. Carmel Friday night 33 to 14 ! @NSAthletics1
August 28, 2021 | Daniel Reed
Spartans victorious, Jaden Leiby is Honorary Captain… What a fantastic start to the 2021 high school football season Friday night at the Silver Bowl, that saw the Red Tornadoes host #1 ranked and defending District XI Class 3A Champion, North Schuylkill Spartans in cloudy, wet, rainy conditions. What else could any football fan ask […]
Gateway Uses Big First Half to Beat Delaware Valley 26-10 @dvwarriorfb @GatewayGatorsFB
August 28, 2021 | Phil Myers
They say football can be broken down into various segments such as plays, possessions, quarters, and halves. Gateway used a strong and dominating first half to build a 26-0 lead that, in the end, was insurmountable for Delaware Valley to overcome. The Warriors forced a punt from the Gators on the opening possession, but after […]
Great Valley Patriots earn a win against the William Tennent Panthers 29-7 in first game of the season. @GreatValleyFB @WTCoaches
August 28, 2021 | Kameron Hammond
Coming into the week, both teams didn’t expect to play each other Week 1. Great Valley was expected to play Phoenixville High School before COVID-19 protocols canceled that game. Great Valley ended up winning against William Tennent 29-7 and on such short notice, the Patriots and Panthers had to improvise and stay the course. “We […]
Cathedral Prep Routs Erie High 49-6 In Season Opener @PrepRamblers @Erieroyalsfb
August 28, 2021 | TC Jones
In front of a standing-room-only crowd at Dollinger Field in Erie, Pennsylvania, Cathedral Prep looked like a team in midseason form. The Ramblers dominated Erie High on the opening night of high school football across the state. In a game that many thought would be competitive, Prep quickly showed its superiority on both sides of […]
Southern Storms Past Berwick
August 28, 2021 | Dave Fegley
Tigers win anticipated matchup against Bulldogs Around Central Pennsylvania to start the high school season it almost seemed like Mother Nature and COVID-19 had a pact. Last year the coronavirus tried to ruin the high school football slate, and 2021 started off with inclement weather around the Northumberland and Columbia county areas. At Tiger Stadium, […]
Carlisle Capitalizes on Big Plays, Turnovers @CAHerd_Football @GoMechanicsburg
August 28, 2021 | Patrick Grill
The Carlisle Thundering Herd came into Mechanicsburg riding a six-game winning streak. A streak the Wildcats were determined to break. But capitalizing on big plays and turnovers, Carlisle returned home with their seventh straight victory. The Herd behind junior quarterback Louis Shank (6/9 104yds, 3 TDs) converted on two of three Mechanicsburg interceptions […]
Tartans slow down Greyhounds 40-8@NeriaNick @EastHSTartans
August 28, 2021 | David Burnworth
Last night I headed back down to the Portsmouth area to finally see Sciotoville Community (Portsmouth East), a place and team I have had on my hit list for a while. They played host to Manchester, another team I was seeing play for the first time. Entered this one 1-0, with the win coming […]
Balanced Attack Pays Big Divindends for Millionaries in 33-13 Route of Comets
August 28, 2021 | PFN Staff
Highly touted Williamsport Millionaires lived up to all the pre-season hype on Friday night by beating a good Crestwood team 33-13 at Comet Stadium in Mountaintop. It was a case where good met great. The gusty Comets just couldn’t handle the speed and skill of a highly refine 6A team. Crestwood got the opening kickoff […]
Cedar Cliff out lasts Red Lion 56-35
August 28, 2021 | Pat Weider
Red Lion, PA- Cedar Cliff and Red Lion played a back and forth game where neither defense could stop the other offense. It was truly a shoot-out between both teams. Red Lion scored 5 rushing touchdowns by 3 different players. While Cedar Cliff QB Ethan Dorrell ran for a touchdown and threw three touchdown passes […]
Laurel races past North East @Picker_Football
August 28, 2021 | Shane Lux
New Castle: Luke McCoy and Kobe DeRosa combined to rush for 274 and four touchdowns as Laurel dominated North East 56-6 Friday night at Spartan Stadium. “I’m very pleased with the way our skilled kids played tonight,” said Laurel head coach Brian Cooper. We had three drives where there was only one play on it. I’m […]
Garnet Valley’s Quick Start Propels them Past Downingtown West
August 28, 2021 | Alec Eskin
Before the game started, most predictions by high school analysts were that it would be a close game in which Downingtown West would be the victor, but in reality, that did not come to fruition. Garnet Valley went up 14-0 in the blink of an eye thanks to a 61 yard touchdown run by Shane […]
Bishop Guilfoyle Marauders vs Greater Johnstown Trojans @BGMarauderFball
August 28, 2021 | Ian Bennett
Bishop Guilfoyle won their matchup against rival Greater Johnstown (0-1) 49-6, to improve to 1-0. Aided by great offensive line play and dynamic playmakers in the backfield, the Marauders were able to put up 7 touchdowns, three on the ground going to senior QB/WR Haiden Garner. On the defensive side of the ball, Bishop Guilfoyle […]
The Swartz Spectacular: Swartz Brothers Command @WestShamokin SH to Monster 50-8 Win in Opener
August 27, 2021 | Luke Rainey
Before the season, West Shamokin Wolves’ Head Coach Jon McCullough said he was “sick and tired” of mediocrity. However, a dominant 50-8 victory against the Penns Manor Comets at Pat Corrigan Field to start their 2021 season may partially lessen those trepidations. The benefits of having a superstar senior quarterback such as Bo Swartz were […]
Indians scalp the Vikings 35-7 @Carlisleathlet1 @CarlisleFB @MiamiEastHS
August 27, 2021 | David Burnworth
Last night I made my second trip to Carlisle, Ohio to watch the Indians host the Vikings from Miami East. The Indians come in of a 20-0 win over Twin Valley South, while the Vikings are limping in after being walloped by Preble Shawnee 49-14. Watching the teams warm-up I, as well as everyone could […]
WPIAL Zone Presents: AJ’s Preseason Elite Eight by @AJWPIAL
August 27, 2021 | Andrew Schaffer
AAAAAA: 1- Central Catholic (0-0)- Imhotep 8pm 2- North Allegheny (0-0)- Allderdice 7:30pm 3- Mt. Lebanon (0-0)- @ Bethel Park 7pm 4- Seneca Valley (0-0)- (4) Moon 7:30pm 5- Canon Mac (0-0)- @Trinity 7pm AAAAA: 1- Gateway (0-0)- @ Delaware Valley 6pm 2- Penn Trafford (0-0)- Norwin 7pm 3- Pine Richland (0-0)- Harrisburg 4:30pm (Sat.) […]
Lackawanna Football Conference is back! Let’s preview WEEK 1, or zero, or ….oh, you get the gist!
August 27, 2021 | PFN Staff
The Lackawanna Football Conference is back Friday and Saturday, let’s all hope for a normal season as we watch these teams’ hard work pay off this season. First off, let’s preview my Game of the WEEK! Williamsport at Crestwood! 7.00 PM Friday night at Comet’s Stadium in Mountain Top, two WVC powerhouses are set […]
Eastern PA Conference 2021 Football Preview: Druckenmiller’s Dead Ball Foul Time
August 27, 2021 | Dave Druckenmiller
DAVE’S DEAD BALL FOUL TIME THE EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONFERENCE RACES! As COVID-19 is still rearing its ugly head, we try to go back to some normalcy in the Eastern PA Conference football by returning to the North and South Divisions alignment. Our friends in the Poconos have six teams that are joined […]
Protime Predictions Week 0, 2021
August 26, 2021 | Phil Myers
Protime is glad to be back for another year of prognostications here at PFN. He also has had some crazy things happen to him since last year. Most of which he will relate over the course of the coming weeks. Meantime, Protime has polished up his flipping coin and is dusting off his crystal […]
2021 Centre County Report: Week 0
August 25, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
With the 2021 season kicking off in just three days it’s time to take a look back at the five Centre County teams 2020 season campaigns and just a bit of a look ahead for this upcoming season. With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the whole world, it not only interfered with daily lives, but it […]
Welcome back To A Brand New Season for the Wyoming Valley Conference! Kotsko’s View
August 25, 2021 | John Kotsko
All the preparation and hard work will come to fruition as Opening Night is upon us!!! After last season, let’s hope for a normal football season with very little postponements. Several teams are looking to defend their District titles and a bunch are looking for better results. With all that being said, let’s get into […]
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