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August 2023
Rollers escape York Rose Bowl Kickoff Classic with close win over Imani to begin Title defense
August 27, 2023 | Billy Splain
“We knew what they were going to bring so we just had to do what we do best” said Steelton-Highspire head coach Andrew Erby. What they did was dig deep and take control late and pulled away for the 42-27 win to begin their title defense. It wasn’t until the fourth quarter that the Rollers […]
Imhotep rolls to record in Rose Bowl Kickoff Classic agains Life Christian Academy (gallery)
August 27, 2023 | Billy Splain
“They talked a better game than they played” said someone on the sidelines Saturday afternoon. That person was talking about the chatter the players from Life Christian Academy aimed at the Imhotep football program and players. If I’ve learned one thing in the many years of covering high school football, it’s not to give your […]
Pike Central edges Martin County 9-6
August 27, 2023 | contributor
The first game in the 2023 Pike County Bowl was played in a steady rain with cooling temperatures at Belfry High School. The rain and some untimely issues by each team kept this not only a low-scoring game but a very competitive one. Freshman Pike Central quarterback, Jamere Knuckles would scamper for a nice […]
Luxy’s Week 0 Game Highlights
August 27, 2023 | Shane Lux
Neshannock vs. Sharon Beaver vs. Western Beaver Avonworth vs. Grove City
Colts Hold Hurricanes Scoreless in 27-0 Victory
August 27, 2023 | Karlee Feger
The Marian Colts started their season off with a shutout win against the Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes. The final score of this matchup was 27-0. Marian quarterback Bruce Hopeck connected with Micheal Silliman for the first touchdown of the game. The Colts didn’t stop there, Jesse Rodino ran 39 yards for a touchdown just a few […]
Neshaminy thumps Kensington in opener. (photo gallery)
August 27, 2023 | Billy Splain
The Tigers trip to Neshaminy wasn’t pleasant. Four turnovers and a stout Neshaminy defense suffocated the Tigers to the score of 44-0. The Skins defense held Kensington to a net of 9 yards. Gallery by Jesse Garber
Dobbins escapes Roxborough (Photo gallery)
August 27, 2023 | Billy Splain
Roger Barone Photos Roxborough was victory slip away with a failed two point conversion as they fell to Dobbins 8-6 in the season opener for the two schools.
Trojans dominate… 56-21 over Juniata
August 27, 2023 | Quincy Piper
Twitter QuincyPiper_ The returning district 4 AA finalists came to play at alparon park Saturday night.        The Trojans forced a three and out on the inaugural Indian drive. And On the ensuing punt sophomore wideout Mason Smith, caught it at his own 35 and followed an army of Trojans all the way to […]
Pen Argyl Opens Their 2023 Football Campaign With Dominating Performance
August 27, 2023 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
A 49 point first half propelled a Green Knight win, up on the hill. PEN ARGYL- The Green Knights erupted for 49 first half points in their season opener with Wilson Saturday afternoon before a packed house en route to a 49-20 win over Wilson Area in a Colonial/Schuykill League contest. On a day that […]
Sharon earns first opening week shutout since 2001
August 27, 2023 | Shane Lux
Sharon – Sharon earned their first opening week shutout since 2001 with a 26-0 victory over visiting Neshannock Saturday night at Sharon Tiger Stadium. Not since a 38-0 whitewashing of Cornell in 2001 had Sharon shut out an opponent opening weekend – but the Tigers did convincingly 22 years later. “If I told you I […]
David Stone Terrorizes St. Joes Prep in IMG’s 17-14 Win
August 26, 2023 | Noah Stomsky
David Stone, ranked number six in the ESPN 300 rankings showed why he was ranked so high. SJP’s o-line struggled against Stone as he was seen in the backfield either getting pressure on QB Samaj Jones or slowing down the running game. Outside of Stone making plays at the line, DB Ellis Robinson IV and […]
Union-Area comes from behind late to beat Mohawk
August 26, 2023 | Paul Kercher
On Saturday night Union-Area Defeated Mohawk 40-35 in the battle of the border matchup. In the first quarter Mohawk definitely had the advantage over the Scotties with Mohawk coming out strong with Jay Wrona throwing a touchdown pass to Dante Retort on the first play of the game on the offensive side for the Warriors. […]
Scranton Prep Dominates Lakeland, 70-7
August 26, 2023 | Jared Samuel
The Lakeland Chiefs went into their season opener this afternoon from a season that saw them advance to the State playoffs in 2022. They faced a Scranton Prep Cavaliers squad that also advanced to the State playoffs a season ago. Last season, the Chiefs humbled the Cavaliers in the regular season with a 41-14 victory, […]
Beaver runs past Western Beaver
August 26, 2023 | Shane Lux
Industry:Â Beaver scored 35 straight points en route to a 35-14 victory over Western Beaver Saturday afternoon in Industry. Trailing 14-0 late in the first half, it seemed unlikely the Bobcats would win, let alone go on a 35-0 run to close the contest. “We keep teaching the process, and the process is grinding out every […]
Jershey Shore starts with strong win
August 26, 2023 | Billy Splain
With losing alot of starting seniors from last season it was curious how this years Bulldogs would look. The Bulldogs started out slow on offense but Jerrin Loomis took control of the offense spreading the ball out and adding big runs from Elijah Jordan and Tate Sechrist. After a tie ball game at 7-7 at […]
Strong Victory: Council Rock South Dominates William Tennent with 27-3 Win
August 26, 2023 | Michael Pietrangelo
Newtown- The start of the 2023 high school football season got underway last night and host Council Rock South put on a show in front of their home crowd. As with most early-season contests, the weather was less than ideal for both squads. The kickoff temperature was 78 degrees however the artificial turf made it […]
United Valley knocks off the defending D6A Champions 20-14
August 26, 2023 | Brian Ingalls
United Valley, in year 2 of the co-op between United and Blacklick Valley, carried the momentum they built at the end of last year into the 2023 season and beat Northern Cambria 20-14. They also accomplished something that hasn’t been done in awhile for either school. The last time United won a season opener was […]
Downingtown West escapes with a 32-27 win over Lincoln
August 26, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
On a humid and sunny day at the BareBowl Abraham Lincoln a favorite to win the D12 6A title hosted D1 power Downingtown West to open the season. Both teams came into the game with great energy and passion. Starting out West would receive the kickoff and drive the ball into the red zone thanks […]
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