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October 2023
Pioneer Athletic Conference Cross-Over Matchups Set
October 24, 2023 | Willie McGonigle
The final week of the regular season is upon us and now we have the complete schedule as the Pioneer Athletic Conference (PAC) yearly cross-over matchups are set. This season Liberty Division teams will host all games scheduled for Friday evening with kickoff at 7 p.m. The PAC Championship features two schools that have less […]
Hittin’ The Road With Travelin’ Matt (Week 9) Rollers & Titans & Bucks & Rocks
October 24, 2023 | Matt Herring
Each week Travelin’ Matt traverses Pennsylvania attending the hottest high school football games and best match ups in the Commonwealth. Follow his exploits each week as he documents his journey from Week Zero to the Pennsylvania State Football Finals! Friday, October 20 6A #2 Central Bucks West (8-0) vs. 6A #10 Central Bucks South […]
Hollywood’s Cutting Room Floor-Colonial/Schuylkill League Rivalry Edition
October 23, 2023 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
As We Enter The Last Week of the Regular Season in the Colonial/Schuylkill League So Much Yet To Be Decided. It seems like it was just yesterday, that the Pennsylvania Football News staff was having their coaches kickoff cookout at the Forge Eatery and Pub up in Berwick in late August. In a blink of […]
Boys Latin fights to hold off Mastery Charter 28-20 to cap off the regular season
October 23, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
A windy and yet perfect Saturday evening produced a classic Philadelphia Public League game in which each team showcased their talents in a great game that saw tides of momentum on both sides. The game started with Boys Latin controlling the time of possession and utilizing their vaunted rushing attack led by junior star RB […]
Tyrone Bombs Rams
October 22, 2023 | Kerry Shawley
Utilizing an unstoppable passing attack, the Tyrone Golden Eagles bombed the Penns Valley Rams 35-7 in a game played at Tyrone this evening. Penns Valley received the opening kickoff, and on the first play from scrimmage, Ty Watson broke through a hole and raced 42-yards to set the Rams up on the Tyrone 25-yard line, […]
Local Football Legends Inducted Into Centre County Sports Hall of Fame
October 22, 2023 | Kerry Shawley
There were eleven new members inducted into the Centre County Sports Hall of Fame at a banquet that took place on Sunday October 22, at the Penn Stater Hotel. Among the honorees were six people whose contributions to football were a significant reason for their induction. Jon CondoThe 2000 Philipsburg-Osceola graduate was a multi-sport standout. […]
Youth Football alive and well in the Tri-County!
October 22, 2023 | Greg Ricupero
Youth Football alive and well in the Tri-County!@Heritage_Confer @CH_Highlanders @IASDAthletics @HCWildcatSports The Tri-County Youth Football League which has 13 schools in Armstrong, Cambria and Indiana counties played their 3rd/4th and 5th/6th grade championships last night at Shannock Valley’s Tom Brewer Field. It has been 23 since Shannock Valley and Dayton high schools merged to […]
Martin Luther King storms past West Philly for the Public League Liberty Division Title
October 22, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Back in 2021 the Martin Luther King Cougars were playing in the Public League Liberty Division against powerhouse programs Northeast & Imhotep. That season due to injuries, youth, inexperience and some bad breaks they struggled and went winless in the division. In the Public League the team at the bottom of the standings in each […]
Rollers vs Shamrocks highlight reel: Crazy Game!
October 22, 2023 | Billy Splain
Steel-High and Trinity battled to the wire in this exciting game on a blustery day!
Bellaire Big Reds use powerful running game to dominate rival Martins Ferry 41-14
October 22, 2023 | contributor
The Bellaire defense showed early what kind of day they were going to have when Logan Edgar planted Alexander Reese in the grass for a short loss after Reese made a nice grab on a short throw from quarterback Ayden Ludolph. The Bellaire defense made quick work of the Purple Riders offense then the Big […]
2023 Week 8 PSAC Review
October 22, 2023 | John Kotsko
(7) Slippery Rock 42 California 21 The Rock Football Team quarterback Brayden Long threw for 299 yards and a touchdown. Running back Khalid Dorsey rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown as seventh ranked Slippery Rock defeated California. Vulcans quarterback Davis Black had three rushing touchdowns. https://pafootballnews.com/pfn/big-third-quarter-lead-slippery-rock-past-california/ East Stroudsburg 21 Bloomsburg 16 Warriors quarterback […]
Fairview Tigers 28, North East Grapepickers 14 PHOTO GALLERY
October 22, 2023 | Sykotyk
Vincent Campoli scores three times on offense for the Fairview Tigers, en route to a 28-14 victory over the North East Grapepickers. Campoli started the game with a 2 yard touchdown run late in the first half. Michael Gennuso would tack on the extra point. In the second half, after North East would tie things […]
Farrell Rolls Past Slippery Rock
October 22, 2023 | Shane Lux
Slippery Rock – Farrell scored 34 second-quarter points en route to a 49-0 victory over Slippery Rock Saturday night at Troy Alan Stadium. Having already clinched the Region 3 title, Farrell started slowly but came to life in the second quarter, scoring five touchdowns to set the stage for a showdown next Friday night against […]
Freeport Keeps Playoffs Hopes Alive By Flying Over Valley in 27 – 0 Win (Gallery)
October 21, 2023 | William Spicher
On a wet cool Fall evening the Freeport Yellowjackets were able to keep their playoffs hopes alive by defeating Valley Vikings 27- 0 on senior night. Next Friday Freeport travels to take on conference foe Deer Lakes. Short Video Freeport Coach John Gaillot After Valley Game Previous Freeport Yellowjackets on 9/29 Previous Valley […]
Rollers survive battle with Trinity
October 21, 2023 | Billy Splain
Someone on the sidelines was heard saying “this is like, oh, you know, a “friendly” family football game on Thanksgiving day. They all know each other, they’re family and they’re a competitive family”. That might have been an understatement. The Rollers of Steel High and Shamrocks of Trinity began the afternoon with a little chirping […]
Pats fall to Neumann-Goretti 28-0, as backup QB steps in
October 21, 2023 | Mike Livingston
PHILADELPHIA. PA – It was a rough afternoon of football in South Philadelphia for Archbishop Carroll, Saturday, as the Patriots fell to the Saints of Neumann-Goretti, 28-0. Due to behavioral and academic violations, nearly 25% of the Patriots roster was left ineligible for the weekend’s game. Most notably, leaving star freshman quarterback Jay Boyd out […]
Big Third Quarter Lead Slippery Rock Past California
October 21, 2023 | Shane Lux
Slippery Rock – The Rock football team improved to 8-0 on the season with a 42-21 victory over California on Saturday afternoon at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. No. 7 Slippery Rock used a 28-0 second-half run to pull away California and improve to 8-0 on the season and 5-0 in the PSAC. Holding a slim 14-13 halftime lead, […]
Central Bucks West Dominates, Rushes for 318 Yards in a Resounding 40-29 Win Over Undefeated Central Bucks South
October 21, 2023 | Michael Pietrangelo
Featured Photo courtesy of Kim Supko Photography. Please give her a follow and check out all the great shots from last night. DOYLESTOWN, PA — If there was any debate as to who the top dog in the Suburban One League National Conference is, Central Bucks West (9-0,6-0) put that to rest last night in […]
Plymouth Whitemarsh Erupts In The Third Quarter With Twenty-Eight Points to Secure 56-28 Win
October 21, 2023 | Noah Stomsky
Who needs a QB when you can just run the ball on every down? PW showed that only throwing the ball one time for a fourteen-yard touchdown in the third. Roman Catholic transfer Everett Baker made a name for himself with 164 rushing yards on only 5 carries in the entire game and four touchdowns […]
River Valley Ends United Valley’s 11 Game Streak
October 21, 2023 | Brian Ingalls
The night started with United Valley’s senior night celebration and a recognition of the 1998 United football team who won the D6 championship. But the night ended with River Valley celebrating as they overcame a sloppy and mistake filled first half and held off previously unbeaten United Valley 13-6. Snapping United Valley’s 11 game win […]
Madden Patrick is the Difference in Danville’s Win Over Hollidaysburg
October 21, 2023 | Phil Myers
Danville’s record setting quarterback, Madden Patrick, celebrated his birthday Friday at Tiger Stadium in Hollidaysburg by leading his Ironmen to a 28-21 victory over the Golden Tigers. All Patrick did was account for Danville’s four touchdowns by throwing for three and running for the other. He completed 18 of 28 passes for 343 yards and […]
West Branch erases 0-4 start, qualifies for playoff with win at Moshannon Valley
October 21, 2023 | Billy Splain
Pregame fireworks lit up the sky on senior night at Moshannon Valley. But after the opening drive by the home team, things got lit up on the field. Only it was the visiting team shooting off those fireworks. Tyler Biggans accounted for over 300 yards of offense, four touchdowns and intercepted a tipped pass to […]
Upper St. Clair beats Moon in Double Overtime Thriller
October 21, 2023 | Andrew Schaffer
It was expected to be a good game between Upper St. Clair and Moon and it certainly didn’t disappoint. Upper St. Clair came away with a 43-42 double overtime win. “Upper St. Clair kids just don’t quit, it is kind of a hallmark of our program, they have something within them they just won’t stop” […]
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