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District 12/Inter-Ac Week 3 Preview
September 10, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
We are into the 3rd week of the season and teams are now starting to show who are contenders and those who are rebuilding. In the Public League last week Northeast picked up the biggest win of the week taking a 28-9 win over District 1 Coatesville. Imhotep led nationally ranked DeMatha (#23) late in […]
2026 District 4 Power Rankings: Week 2 Edition
September 10, 2026 | Davin Ridall
Week 2 has come and gone, along with the first week of September, so it’s time for our weekly rankings. After two weeks of football, we still have no movement among the top three teams, but there is plenty of movement behind them, so let’s take a look at where everybody stands. DISTRICT 4 WEEK […]
The PFN/CWS Showcase Keystone Club: Week 2, 2026
September 10, 2026 | Billy Splain
From Highlight Reel to Real Opportunities. Your digital profile w/ stats, highlights, awards, & academics in one link. Get noticed. Get recruited. Get ahead. Did we miss you? email your info with a link to proof of stat to billy@pafootballnews.com. We’ll add you in! AMAZING THINGS THAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK – Tevin Williams has been […]
Only in the Pub. NOT! Ant & Willie’s Pick’em Parade
September 10, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
If you were following Philadelphia Football in early 2000’s you undoubtedly visited Tedsilary,com several times a week. One of the most popular features on the site was the Weekly Picking Parade. What started out as friendly competition between two good friends Huck Palmer and Tom “Puck” McKenna in 2009 they a third participant in Willie […]
Protime’s Pigskin Ponderings – Western Michigan Fiasco & Stupid Penalties
September 10, 2026 | Phil Myers
Protime couldn’t head down Reading/Lancaster way for a couple high school games last week because of a wedding that Mrs. P signed him up to attend. Now, for anyone who knows Protime, they know he never wants to get on the wrong side of the lovely Mrs. P. He always tries to duck and dodge, […]
2026 District 4 Week 2 Recap
September 9, 2026 | Davin Ridall
September 3, 2026 Muncy 45, Wyalusing 0 In week 1, the Indians had a tough loss in a low scoring 14-7 game against Warrior Run. Scoring was no issue this week for Muncy, as they took down Wyalusing 45-0 on the road. The Indians scored on their first 6 possessions in the first half, and […]
WPIAL Elite Eight: Week Two Rankings
September 9, 2026 | Andrew Schaffer
6A: 1- Central Catholic (2-0)- (1) Pine Richland 7pm 2- Seneca Valley (1-0)- Penn Hills 7pm 3- Canon Mac (1-1)- @ (2) Upper St. Clair 7pm 4- North Allegheny (0-2)- (7) Woodland Hills 7:30pm 5- Norwin (1-1)- Franklin Regional 7pm 6- Hempfield (0-2)- Trinity 7pm 7- Mt. Lebanon (0-1)- @ Peters Township 7pm 5A: 1- […]
2026 Cement Bowl: Northampton and Whitehall renew Rivalry in 94th All Time Matchup
September 9, 2026 | john fox dan di edwardo
Dating back to 1925, the Northampton Konkrete Kids and Whitehall Zephyrs have competed against each other in a longstanding rivalry. Since 1983, the games have been annually and are now known as the Cement Bowl. The game symbolizes the industrial and rich heritage of the Lehigh Valley cement companies shared by Northampton and Whitehall along […]
Campbell Debut, Temple Preview & Inside Happy Valley United: BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S3 Ep18
September 9, 2026 | Billy Splain
On this episode of the BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast, we break down the controversial ending to Michigan – Western Michigan and debate whether the officials got the final-second clock decision right. Then we turn our attention to Penn State’s dominant 45-0 victory over Marshall and what the performance tells us about the start of the Matt […]
PFN Taps into the State! Our weekly highlight show featuring over 100 teams!
September 8, 2026 | Billy Splain
taps week 2 2026 by PAFootball Newsdotcom
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 […]
