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September 2023
Hundred Hornets (WV) sting the Millersport Lakers (OH) 43-20
September 17, 2023 | contributor
Saturday afternoon I made the familiar drive to Millersport, Ohio to watch a very young Lakers team battle the Hundred Hornets out of West Virginia. The Hornets came in with a 1-2 record while the Lakers were 0-4. The crowd of nearly 300 people was treated to a hard-fought clean game, where both teams seemed […]
Under The Radar, Bethlehem Catholic Continues to Roll On in EPC South Race
September 17, 2023 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Bethlehem Catholic Keeps Pace to Stay in the EPC South Title Chase With Win Over Cross-City Rivals. BETHLEHEM- With all the top dogs in the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference South played on Friday, the only game in town was a “Christmas City” Battle between Liberty and Becahi at BASD Stadium Saturday night and when the dust […]
Northwestern Lehigh Too Much Firepower for Pen Argyl Saturday.
September 17, 2023 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Stout Defensive Effort Along With Potent Offense in Dominating Tiger Performance Saturday Afternoon. PEN ARGYL- The Northwestern Tigers rolled up on the hill on a glorious afternoon for football Saturday in a key Colonial/Schuylkill League contest against an improved Pen Argyl Green Knights squad and came away with an emphatic 41-6 win at Alumni Stadium. […]
Oil City Wins 145th Route 8 Rivalry
September 17, 2023 | Shane Lux
Franklin – Oil City rushed for 330 yards as the Oilers won their sixth straight over Venango County rival. The Oilers, who the Knights have not defeated since a 44-38 loss in 2017, scored two late third-quarter touchdowns to break open a one-score game en route to a hard-fought 36-15 victory over Franklin. “I thought Franklin […]
Cardinal O’Hara Strikes Quick Then Defense Shuts Out West Catholic
September 16, 2023 | Willie McGonigle
SPRINGFIELD: Entering Friday nights Philadelphia Catholic League Blue Division opener Cardinal O’Hara Head Coach Mike Ewing knew his defense was in for a tough test in having to defend against visiting West Catholic and their Quarterback Kal-El Durham. Luckly for Ewing his Lions defense was up to the test and his offense did enough as […]
Redbank Valley Overcomes Slow Start to KO Keystone 42-9
September 16, 2023 | Phil Myers
Redbank Valley is ranked #9 in the state by PFN in Class 1A and for good reason. They have an explosive offense that can beat you a number of ways. The Bulldogs also have a tenacious defense that seems to get better as games progress. But Saturday afternoon in Knox at Keystone’s home field, Redbank […]
Abington Heights soars over Western Wayne, 34-14
September 16, 2023 | Jared Samuel
The Abington Heights Comets arrived at the Pit in Clarks Summit off of nice back-to-back road wins over Wilkes-Barre Area and Berwick. The Western Wayne Wildcats were feeling good after a big win last Friday night at Old Forge. With both teams having winning records, it appeared to be a close matchup and the winner […]
Berlin vs. Laurel Highlight Video
September 16, 2023 | Shane Lux
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Quips Hayes scores three times to drop Montour
September 16, 2023 | Brett Gombita
On Friday night, the Aliquippa Quips defeated the Montour Spartans 42-18. Aliquippa running back Tikey Hayes rushed for two touchdowns in the first quarter. After the game, Hayes said, “We knew it was going to be a rough game, but when we figured them out I feel like we did excellent.” TIKEY HAYES PUNCHES IT […]
District 12 Week 3 Preview Pt 2 Friday & Saturday
September 16, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Friday 9/15: Ben Franklin @ George Washington: The Electrons are improved from last year winning more total games (1) and scoring more points (44) than they did in 2022. Under new HC Aleem Medley a former BF football player they’ve been disciplined and motivated to be more competitive. Leading the team is Sr. RB Vernon […]
Dominating Knight, Scranton Prep Pummels Crosstown Rival Scranton 34-0
September 16, 2023 | PFN Staff
Scranton Prep knew they needed to start too fast, they called on just the right man. Tae Weeks took the opening kickoff 91 yards to the house setting the stage for a dominating shutout victory over the Knights. After forcing the Knights to punt on their opening drive the Cavilers would march downfield with an […]
Williams Valley gets the overtime win at Minersville
September 16, 2023 | Billy Splain
Thanks to Dawn Daub and husband for the story. Alex Achenbach did his thing to get Williams Valley rolling with an 83 yard td jaunt to put the Vikings up 7-0 on their first drive of the night, then the Vikings defense held on in overtime to give the visiting Vikings a 31-28 win in […]
Beaver wins a Thriller over South Park
September 16, 2023 | Paul Kercher
On Friday the Beaver Bobcats won a back and forth game over the South Park Eagles. From the start of the game the offenses were on fire. Both teams scored quick right out of the gates. Leading up to halftime, South Park’s Kaden Kostelnik made a 29 yard field goal to give the eagle the […]
BEA flies high and low in battle of Eagles, ground attack sinks Tyrone
September 16, 2023 | Billy Splain
The Eagles have been grounded. The Tyrone Golden Eagles were run over by the Bald Eagle run game, namely running back Cameron Dubbs. The 5-10, 175 pound senior pounded out over 190 yards and four tds to help BEA pull away from Tyrone to extend the BEA record to 4-0. BEA jumped out to a […]
Mohawk Too Much for Riverside
September 16, 2023 | Phil Myers
After a slow start, Mohawk kicked it into high gear and pulled away from Riverside 45-0 Friday night at Riverside’s stadium in Ellwood City. Riverside was shorthanded as 4 starters were missing from the line-up, but the Panther defense played especially well early on. The Warriors of Mohawk only led 3-0 after the opening period […]
Dunmore outlasts Riverside in a tight one, 20-16
September 16, 2023 | Jared Samuel
Dunmore was an early pick to do well in Class 2A this year, but a loss against Mount Carmel left many wondering if the Bucks could get it done. Riverside also had a lot of confidence on the table to start the season, but an injury-filled narrow loss to Mid Valley clouded their future as […]
Palmerton holds off Jim Thorpe to stay Undefeated on the Season.
September 16, 2023 | Torey Petruno
Jim Thorpe- The undefeated Blue Bombers, lead by their Sr. quarterback Matthew Machalik, cruised in to this Friday night matchup the winners of their previous 3 contests and hoped to come away with another victory against the Olympians of Jim Thorpe. It did not take long for Palmerton to get on the board as they […]
Wyoming Area goes to 4-0 with victory over Nanticoke
September 16, 2023 | John Kotsko
Early in the first quarter, it looked like the game could end up being a defensive battle but Wyoming Area scored two touchdowns in a minute span in the first quarter as the Warriors went to 4-0 with a 35-6 at home over Nanticoke. Anthony DeLucca threw three touchdowns on the game “He’s been steady […]
Little Lions Let Out Big Roar in Dominating Win
September 16, 2023 | Todd Ross
State College came into the game having not played in 2 weeks but for the last three quarters it definitely didn’t appear that way with them winning in a dominant 49-7 fashion. The first quarter was a bit different from the other three as State College kicked off and Altoona drove down the field. Thanks […]
Hornets Down Athens 26-12 To Even Up Season Record
September 16, 2023 | Ed Weaver
The Wellsboro Varsity Football team defeated Athens 26-12 on the road to bring their record back up to .500 on Friday, September 15.
Paint Valley Bearcats roar loud in victory over Westfall Mustangs
September 16, 2023 | contributor
(It was impossible to find a complete Westfall roster online so many names are left out of the article) Friday night the Paint Valley Bearcats started out as quickly as I have watched them start in a long time. It started with a pick by Colton Yoakum then on the ensuing drive Carson Free picked […]
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