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PFN Taps into the State! Our weekly highlight show featuring over 100 teams!
September 8, 2026 | Billy Splain
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South Fayette Defends Home Turf in 14-0 Shutout over Peters Township – Photo Gallery & Video
September 8, 2026 | Ryan Taneyhill
Last Friday on 9/04/26, the South Fayette Lions earned a shutout defending their home turf against the visiting Peters Township Indians. It was a defensive slugfest for most of the game, which Peters Township is familiar with in both games played this season. South Fayette put up 34 in the first week against West Mifflin […]
Nolan Engle Scores First Touchdown of the Season, Purchase Line Football Outlasts Rival Northern Cambria, 34-22
September 8, 2026 | PFN Staff
Written by Isaac Markle Sophomore quarterback Nolan Engle scored two rushing touchdowns on 136 yards, star runningback Zander Davis scored a 41-yard touchdown on his 17th birthday, and the Red Dragons outlasted their rivals, the Northern Cambria Colts, for their first victory of the season. Purchase Line’s opening drive was entirely played on the ground, […]
2026 District Nine Review – 2nd Week Action
September 8, 2026 | Phil Myers
Here are the top performers of the week along with a couple other tidbits: Quarterbacks: Cole Johnston, Karns City, accounted for 5 TDs when he ran for 3 scores and threw for 2 more. He ended up with 299 total yards. Aiden Patton, Brockway, threw for 281 yards and 3 touchdowns. Teeg Hetrick, Punxsy, passed […]
Hittin’ The Road With Travelin’ Matt – Week Two (Drivin’ Through District 11)
September 8, 2026 | Matt Herring
sutr Each week Travelin’ Matt traverses Pennsylvania attending the hottest high school football games and best matchups in the Commonwealth. Follow his exploits each week as he documents his journey from Week One to the Pennsylvania State Football Finals! Wednesday, September 2 The State of PA Football Week 1 Wrap Up Show Thursday, September […]
Former Penn State Fullback Matt Suhey Passes Away at 68 Years Old
September 7, 2026 | Jacob Steinberg
Former Penn State and State College Area High School fullback Matt Suhey, 68, passed away in his sleep on Monday, September 6. Suhey ran for 2,818 in his tenure with the Nittany Lions, and added 328 yards through the air through his four years from 1976-1979. Suhey ranks 13th all time in rushing yards at […]
District 10 Week 2 Recap 2026
September 7, 2026 | Shane Lux
September 3, 2026 North East 32, Girard 28 Ethen Ringer rushed for 137 yards and two touchdowns, while also returning a fumble on the opening kickoff 25 yards for a touchdown as North East downed Girard Thursday night. Dillen Rodgers caught a 45-yard touchdown pass from Jayden Wittman, while Ringer added a 1-yard touchdown run, […]
PFN Pennsylvania Football Rankings, Week 2: Unproven
September 7, 2026 | Billy Splain
Week 2 is in the books and we’re starting to see the cream rise to the top already. There’s still a lot of sediment in the middle of the tank in most classes. Note: The rankers tend to not punish PA teams for taking on national powers, someone asked)
Ohio Spotlight: Akron North 8, Cleveland East Tech 6 (PHOTO GALLERY)
September 7, 2026 | Sykotyk
Cleveland East Tech v. Akron North at Dwayne Browder Field in Cleveland, Ohio. #20 @PaFootballNews #BeyondTheKeystone @YappiFootball @JoeEitel pic.twitter.com/Isn41vvO3j — Sykotyk (@Sykotyk) September 5, 2026 Akron North with a safety. Tackled running back in the endzone. Akron North leads Cleveland East Tech, 2-0 with 2:09 left in the first quarter. @PaFootballNews #BeyondTheKeystone @YappiFootball @JoeEitel pic.twitter.com/4skmvlf7nW […]
Ohio Spotlight: Lutheran East 33, Akron Firestone 14 (PHOTO GALLERY)
September 7, 2026 | Sykotyk
Lutheran East v. Akron North at Korb Field in Lyndhurst, Ohio. #21 @PaFootballNews #BeyondTheKeystone @YappiFootball @JoeEitel pic.twitter.com/pDnLAEDwKG — Sykotyk (@Sykotyk) September 5, 2026 Lutheran East 0, Akron Firestone 0 – End 1st #21 @PaFootballNews #BeyondTheKeystone @YappiFootball @JoeEitel pic.twitter.com/D7XedbOLQt — Sykotyk (@Sykotyk) September 5, 2026 Jeremiah Turner with a 3 yard TD run. Kick is good. […]
New York Spotlight: Dick Gallagher Kickoff Classic (PHOTO GALLERY)
September 7, 2026 | Sykotyk
In New York, the 2026 season started this weekend. Headlined by the 1st Annual Dick Gallagher Kickoff Classic being hosted on Friday night at Broadview Stadium at the University of Buffalo. Saturday would continue the games with a doubleheader at ECC-North. As part of a twin bill, two Section VI teams were pitted against private […]
Offensive Line Paves Way for Plymouth Whitemarsh in Victory Over Kennett
September 6, 2026 | Willie McGonigle
WILMINGTON DE: They are often the unsung heroes of any team, but they can make or break an offense. The they is the offensive line on Saturday night Brody Amplo, Jack Jingoli, Chris Robinson, Maxwell Montemayor and Liam Ward showed what a good offensive line can do for a team paving the way for the […]
Fairview at Eisenhower (9/4/26) – PHOTO GALLERY
September 6, 2026 | Carl Fonticella
The trip from Fairview in Western Erie County out to Russell and Eisenhower High School is a unique experience for those who make the voyage. Google/Apple Maps will give you 3 options, and despite the fact that both schools are in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 2 of your options will take you up into the […]
Mason, defense power Temple past Rhode Island in season opener
September 6, 2026 | PFN Staff
Keveun Mason rushed for a career-high 158 yards, while the Owls recorded two pick-sixes in their 38-14 victory. Temple Football did everything they were supposed to do in their 38-14 season-opening victory over Rhode Island. The Owls kicked off their much-anticipated 2026 season at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, and while many of the program’s […]
Southern Wins Championship Fight
September 6, 2026 | Dave Fegley
Tigers pull away from Vikings for 30-12 win Williams Valley held one advantage over Southern Columbia entering Saturday afternoon’s matchup. The Vikings are three-time defending District 11 champions. On the other hand, the Tigers won last year’s District 4 title after failing to get the gold in 2024. Southern then went on to win a […]
Hickory Hornets vs. Sharon Tigers Game Highlights
September 6, 2026 | Shane Lux
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Kiski Prep notches win number 1
September 6, 2026 | Billy Splain
Kiski School Kicks Off Season With Rout of the Hill School September 4th 2026 The Kiski School Cougars (Saltsburg, PA) kicked off their season Friday night in Pottstown, PA facing off against The Hill School Rams. Hill had taken the wins the previous two seasons, winning by narrow margins in both 2024 and 2025. Kiski […]
Bonner-Prendie Overcomes Offensive Struggles, Blanks Archbishop Ryan 29-0
September 6, 2026 | Davin Ridall
OCEAN CITY – After disappointing losses last week for both Bonner-Prendie and Archbishop Ryan, the two teams met in Carey Stadium to see who would get back on track. In the end, it was the Friars who walked away with the victory, as they shut out the Raiders 29-0. For most of the first half, […]
Father Judge Downs Lansdale Catholic In Defensive Showdown 15-6
September 6, 2026 | Davin Ridall
OCEAN CITY – In this season’s edition of the battle of the Crusaders, the game only featured 21 total points scored. Ultimately it was the Crusaders of Father Judge who took down Lansdale Catholic 15-6. Last season, the story was much different for this game, as the two teams combined for 57 points a year […]
Elon Tops Davidson
September 6, 2026 | Liam Christenson
Elon rolled off the Stephen Curry Interchange on Saturday afternoon and broke right into his secret sauce, blanking Davidson 38-0. Elon and Davidson engaged in early chaos before Elon proved too much for Davidson. Elon showed success in all three facets of the game: Offense, Defense, and Special Teams. Elon and Davidson played a pretty […]
Hickory Races Past Sharon, 40-21
September 6, 2026 | Shane Lux
Hermitage – Hickory pounded out 310 rushing yards and knocked off Sharon 40-21 Saturday night at Hornet Stadium. Over the past seasons and certainly in the playoffs, Hickory and Sharon have had a flair for the dramatic. This includes three consecutive District 10 finals decided by eight points or fewer. Saturday night was different. The […]
