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October 2023
Neumann Goretti uses a stingy defense to win at Bonner-Prendie
October 6, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
This game pitted two very talented teams on a great weather Friday evening. For those who’ve never partaken in a game at Bonner-Prendie the stadium is very unique as there are no bleachers or stands inside the stadium. Spectators can sit on the grass hills, the concrete ledge below the steps or stand around the […]
Rules of the Game – The Ransom Report – Edition 7
October 6, 2023 | Kevin Ransom
October 6th 2023 EDITION – 7.2 I remember working on a crew with a gentleman named Bob Weller. He would remind as we traveled to our first game of the year that before we knew it we would be deep into the season, maybe even into playoffs. I was a young official at the time. […]
District 12 Week 6 Preview
October 6, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
District 12 Week 6 Preview: There are some key league divisional games this weekend so let’s get into the top tier games. Public League Northeast @ Imhotep: The Vikings enter 5-1 winners of 5 straight games and will travel across town to take on Tep who is 6-0 and the top ranked team in the […]
Columbus Briggs Shuts Out Columbus South 13-0, Total Offense Combined 84 Yards
October 6, 2023 | contributor
Last night I made the short drive to South High School to watch the Columbus City League matchup between Briggs and South. Both teams came in at 4-3, with Briggs on a three-game losing streak and South on a two-game losing streak. This was the homecoming game for South with the Thursday Night game coupled […]
Big third quarter carries Carrick past Perry 26-16
October 6, 2023 | Shane Lux
Pittsburgh – Carrick exploded for 20 third-quarter points en route to a 26-16 victory over Perry Traditional Academy Thursday night at George Cupples Stadium. The Raiders also gave first-year head coach Dennis Wolford his first victory. Wolford played slot receiver and kick returner at Carrick from 1989-1993. “The boys fought, and they fought for each […]
The State of PA Football: Live from Volpes Emmaus. Presented by @SLUHNSportsMed & @TheFundingZone
October 5, 2023 | Billy Splain
We had internet issues. We will upload the show tonight and release it as soon as it’s uploaded. Live from Volpes Sports Bar in Emmaus from 6-8pm! Join the PFN staff as they bring you all the latest on PA Football! With special guest host Tim McGorry from St. Lukes Sports Medicine, Emmaus head coach […]
Philly City Leagues Mid-Season Recap
October 5, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
District 12 Mid-Season Recap: The 2023 regular season is halfway over for most teams, and we have a few clear-cut favorites to win their division, advance to title games and contend for state titles. While there are some very strong teams in the 2 leagues, we also must pay honor to the Inter-Ac League which […]
WEEK 7 of PFN’S ProTime Pick’em Challenge
October 5, 2023 | Marcus Sic
COMEBACK WEEK? After a disastrous week for our expert guessers last week, can this week prove to be the week where the panel turns it all around? Will this week be pronounced COMEBACK WEEK or will the panel fall back into mediocracy once again? My guess is Protime the OG of Pennsylvania HS football prognostication, […]
Kotsko’s View of the WVC: 2023 Lucky Week 7
October 5, 2023 | John Kotsko
Oh boy, it’s week number seven. To most, seven is one of the luckiest numbers. To most, most teams know where they stand in terms of the District playoffs. We have two teams left that are undefeated in Dallas and Wyoming Area. Both teams have tough matchups coming up. Both teams have tough matchups in […]
Protime Predictions – Protime Used to Play Hooky
October 5, 2023 | Phil Myers
Protime wants to know if anyone out there in cyber land ever ‘played hooky’ from school? Protime also wonders if the younger generation even knows what that means? Protime was an advanced hooky player. In fact, he once spent a whole day in a neighbor’s garage when he was in third grade. He can’t remember […]
District 12 Philly Public & Catholic League Week 5 Recap
October 4, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
District 12 Week 5 recap: Lower Moreland 14 Vaux 8: Lower Moreland who had struggled defensively in their previous 4 games stepped up big time surrendering only 8 points to Vaux. Highland Regional (NJ) 38 Academy at Palumbo 0: Highland Regional would dominate from start to finish churning out 394 yards of total offense, passing […]
WPIAL Elite Eight: Week Six Rankings
October 4, 2023 | Andrew Schaffer
6A: 1- Central Catholic (6-0)- @ (7) Pine Richland 7pm 2- North Allegheny (5-1)- @ (3) Mt. Lebanon 7pm 3- Mt. Lebanon (4-2)- (2) North Allegheny 7pm 4- Canon Mac (4-2)- Baldwin 7pm 5- Seneca Valley (1-5)- Hempfield 7pm 5A: 1- Peters Township (6-0)- Moon 7pm 2- Penn Hills (5-1)- Fox Chapel 7pm 3- Upper […]
District 9 Review – Week 5
October 4, 2023 | Phil Myers
The game of the week: There were two fantastic games last week in District Nine. The premier game was Cameron County’s fourth quarter comeback to down Bucktail 30-28. The Red Raiders were down 22-6 at one point in the third quarter and 28-14 with 7 and a half minutes to go. A touchdown, a defensive […]
2023 Week 6 District 2 Week In Review
October 4, 2023 | John Kotsko
Western Wayne 21 West Scranton 14 Wildcats running back Josh Vinton rushed for 248 yards and a touchdown and wideout Sean Owens had four catches for 32 yards as Western Wayne defeated West Scranton. Invaders quarterback Dan Van Dusky threw for 104 yards and two touchdowns. Tunkhannock 13 Lake-Lehman 12 Tigers running back Logan Ross […]
Around District 11 with Pam and Guy: Huskies Get a “W”
October 3, 2023 | Guy Smith
Our original plan for the week was nine sporting events with five being football. The plan is always fluid, and it ended up as ten sporting events but with four being football. Tuesday went as planned. We stayed local for Pleasant Valley girls’ volleyball. Two friends have kids on the team. They happened to be […]
WEEK SIX of the ProTime Pick’em Challenge TRAP WEEK WORKED!!
October 3, 2023 | Marcus Sic
Trap Week Does Not Disappoint Week six of the PFN ProTime Pick’em Challenge was dubbed TRAP WEEK because of the seemingly easy picks that were on the docket, those “easy picks” turned week 6 of the lowest winning percentage ever in the Challenge. Coming into week 6 the panel was cruising along at a 70% […]
2023 Pennsylvania High School Football PFN Rankings Week 6
October 3, 2023 | Billy Splain
The rankings team is still rolling strong! Very few changes this week. Those guys know their football! 5A saw Cathedral Prep drop out of the top ten, Cedar Cliff is in. 4A , 3A and 2A remained the same and 1A saw the only big change as Fort Cherry continued it’s climb to the top […]
Keystone Club Top Special Teams Performers: Week 5, 2023!
October 3, 2023 | Billy Splain
Each week we will present the Keystone Club. This Club consists of players meeting the requirements sent to coaches. It is a statewide compilation of top performances for the previous weekend. PLEASE EMAIL billy@pafootballnews.com if you wish someone to be on this list! Entries must be from coach or verified. Top Special Teams Performances Kickoff returns for […]
Keystone Club Top Defensive Performers: Week 5, 2023!
October 3, 2023 | Billy Splain
Each week we will present the Keystone Club. This Club consists of players meeting the requirements sent to coaches. It is a statewide compilation of top performances for the previous weekend. PLEASE EMAIL billy@pafootballnews.com if you wish someone to be on this list! Entries must be from coach or verified. Top Defensive Performances Tackles (13 or more) […]
Keystone Club Top Offensive Performers: Week 5, 2023!
October 3, 2023 | Billy Splain
Each week we will present the Keystone Club. This Club consists of players meeting the requirements sent to coaches. It is a statewide compilation of top performances for the previous weekend. PLEASE EMAIL billy@pafootballnews.com if you wish someone to be on this list! Entries must be from coach or verified. Top Offensive Performances 4 Jamari Curlett 4 […]
Rules of the Game- The Ransom Report – Special Edition
October 3, 2023 | Kevin Ransom
October 2nd 2023 EDITION – 7.1 Throughout any given season a football official will take upwards of 3000-4000 snaps. During all those snaps they are bound to see some odd things happen. After 27 years, I could write a book about the strange plays that I have had to rule on. Today, we are […]
Luxy’s Week 5 (6) Highlights
October 3, 2023 | Shane Lux
Cochranton vs. Lakeview Sharon vs. Sharpsville Woodland Hills vs. Shaler Fort Cherry vs. Bishop Canevin
Shady Side Academy 31 Freeport 28 on 9/29/23 – Gallery
October 2, 2023 | William Spicher
Shady Side Academy able to hold on after Freeport was attempting late come back. Shady Side Academy Coach Chuck DiNardo Freeport Coach John Gaillot More Game Photos Here
Kansas 8-Man Spotlight: Wallace County v. St. Francis (PHOTO GALLERY)
October 1, 2023 | Sykotyk
On Friday night near the western fringe of Kansas, the St. Francis Indians traveled south to Sharon Springs to take on the host Wallace County Wildcats on a warm night on the prairie. In 8-Man Division II, St. Francis came in winless on the field, while the Wildcats hailing from Sharon Springs came in with […]
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