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October 2023
Harrisburg Shuts Out State College for Big Win.
October 14, 2023 | Todd Ross
Harrisburg came to State College and took care of business, effectively limiting the State College offense to just one visit to the redzone all game. This performance happened thanks to a strong offensive output by Shawn Lee and a very impressive defensive showing. The first possession for Harrisburg started off with a bang when Shawn […]
South Ground Game Too Much For Wellsboro
October 14, 2023 | Ed Weaver
A 28-point second quarter by South Williamsport broke open a close game and turned it into the proverbial “nightmare” on Friday the 13th, as the Mounties spoiled Wellsboro’s Homecoming in a 62-20 NTL cross-over win.
Hazleton Area wins in convincing fashion over Valley West
October 14, 2023 | John Kotsko
The Hazleton Area Cougars have gone through a lot of adversity this season. They went on a six game losing streak after starting the season with a win. They went through injuries. The Cougars ended up snapping their six game losing streak with a 50-14 victory over Wyoming Valley West. “Despite all the adversity, we’ve […]
Moshannon Valley Handles Claysburg-Kimmel
October 14, 2023 | Brandon Maynard
Moshannon Valley used 5 receiving touchdowns from Micah Beish to beat Claysburg-Kimmel 48-20, on homecoming in Houtzdale. The Black Knights started with the ball and couldn’t get anything going on their first drive, going 3 and out. On the Bulldogs first offensive possession, Mark Lattieri put the ball on the ground. Rocco Reifer came up […]
Northwestern Lehigh rebounds from sloppy first half to pull away from Bangor
October 14, 2023 | Torey Petruno
Bangor- In a game riddled with penalties and mistakes, Northwestern was able to weather the storm and come away with a victory due to a dominant 2nd half performance. Northwestern received the opening kick after Bangor deferred their choice to the second half. After picking up a single first down, the Slater defense tightened up […]
Manheim Central Cruises Past Conestoga Valley
October 14, 2023 | Josiah Pletcher
Last week, the Conestoga Valley Buckskins improved to 6-1 on the season, as they defeated Governor Mifflin 24 to 7. Tonight they hosted Manheim Central. The Barons also improved to 6-1 last week, annihilating Lebanon 70 to 13. The Manheim Central Barons continued their success this week, with an impressive 47 to 14 victory over […]
Westfall Mustangs have to much for a very young Huntington Huntsmen team in 41-14 win
October 14, 2023 | contributor
Before I get into the contest I wanted to thank the coaches from Huntington who got me in the press box, fed me and hydrated me, and made sure I had a current copy of the rosters. Bryce Wickline got things started for the Mustangs with a 13-yard quarterback run. Wickline would be sacked by […]
Garnet Valley Gets Back in Win Column Defeats Conestoga
October 14, 2023 | Willie McGonigle
BERWYN: After losing their first Central League game since 2017 last week to Strath Haven the Garnet Valley Jaguars were looking to bounce back and were ready to work. The Jaguars entered Friday Night’s Central League contest against the host Conestoga Pioneers has the 9th seed in the District 1 6A Playoffs, while the Pioneers […]
Tri-County North Panthers escape Mississinawa Valley Blackhawks 38-21
October 14, 2023 | contributor
Thursday Night I made my first drive to Union City, Ohio to watch Tri-County North Panthers visit the Mississinawa Valley Blackhawks in a division seven, region 28 game. The Panthers entered 3-5 and needed a win to inch themselves closer to a playoff slot while the Blackhawks (0-8) were hoping to taste victory for the […]
McCort-Carroll Handles Bellefonte 33-14
October 14, 2023 | Jacob Harker
The McCort-Carroll Crushers hosted the Bellefonte Red Raiders in a Laurel Highland Conference matchup at Sargent’s Stadium at the Point in Johnstown, PA. McCort-Caroll was coming off a huge win against the Westmont Hilltoppers last week improving their record to 2-5 while Bellefonte was still looking for their first win. McCort-Carroll looking to keep their […]
Palmerton Blue Bombers Make a Statement in Enormous Win Over North Schuylkill.
October 14, 2023 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Palmerton Improves to 8-0 a Record they have not matched since 1951. PALMERTON- North Schuylkill scored on a 34 yard pass from Caden Mengel to Joey Flail early in the third quarter to cut the Palmerton lead to 32-24 at the nine minute mark. The Spartans attempted on onside kick where after a scrum ensued […]
Fort Cherry defeats Cornell 42-13 to stay undefeated
October 14, 2023 | Kent Peterson
The Fort Cherry ranger defeated the Cornell Raiders to remain one of the only five undefeated teams in the WPIAL. Fort Cherry came into the game with a 7-0 record and Cornell had a 6-1 record. It was the steelers high game of the week and Elandon Roberts was at the game. Fort Cherry received […]
Beaver Defeats Seton LaSalle 38-20
October 14, 2023 | Brett Gombita
On Friday night, the Beaver Area Bobcats beat the Seton LaSalle Rebels by a score of 38-20. Despite the combined 58 total points scored, it took both teams some time to start putting points up on the board. A late first quarter field goal by senior kicker Evan Baker put Beaver up 3-0, and this […]
Dunmore drops Western Wayne
October 14, 2023 | Jared Samuel
The Lackawanna Football Conference Division 2 was up for grabs coming into this game, as both Dunmore and Western Wayne were 2-0 in the division and 5-2 overall. Both teams featured a strong running attack and tough defense to get them to this point of the season, and there was an expectation that this one […]
Hampton runs pass Indiana! @TALBOTBOOSTERS @IASDAthletics @AJWPIAL
October 14, 2023 | Greg Ricupero
WPIAL Game of the Week Hampton Talbots (2-5) at Indiana Indians (2-5) Last Meeting : 10/14/22 Indians 7 Talbots 42 On paper they were both 2 & 5. However the Talbots two wins were against Kiski & Armstrong, two teams that handled the Indians easily. The loss guaranteed Indiana another losing season. They haven’t had […]
Nazareth Advances To 7-1 With Decisive Win Over Pleasant Valley
October 14, 2023 | Samantha Baker
The Nazareth Blue Eagles earned their fourth consecutive win over the Pleasant Valley Bears this Friday Night. The talented Nazareth squad was able to hold Pleasant Valley to 0 points all while scoring 56 of their own. The first Blue Eagle possession was an exciting one, as Peyton Falzone threw a 23-yard touchdown to Mason […]
D is for Dominant – Mars Whips Armstrong 38-0
October 13, 2023 | Shane Lux
Mars – Mars improved to 4-0 in Section 2 play with a 38-0 thumping of Armstrong Friday night at the Mars Sports Complex. They say “D” is for dominance- precisely what the Fightin’ Planets used to cruise to their third straight victory. “That’s a good football team with a great offense,” said Mars head coach Eric […]
Stingers fumble away victory! @Heritage_Confer @PLRedDragons @
October 13, 2023 | Greg Ricupero
Heritage Conference Game of the Week Purchase Line Red Dragons (5-2) at Marion Center Stingers (2-5) Last Meeting : 9/30/22 Stingers 7 @ Dragons 20 What a difference a week makes. PL was smacked down and MC had pulled off an upset against PM. The three schools in northern Indiana county are all about 8-10 […]
Souderton Shuts Out Council Rock South to Stay Undefeated
October 13, 2023 | Noah Stomsky
If you came looking for a shootout, you’re in the wrong spot. One total touchdown was scored in the entire game and it came in the first drive of the game. Defense shined in the game with a total of three takeaways combined, two from Souderton and one from Council Rock South. When one side […]
Downingtown East Vs Avon Grove Gallery 2023
October 13, 2023 | Kameron Hammond
The Downingtown East Cougars hosted the Avon Grove Red Devils Friday night at Kottmeyer Stadium. Downingtown had an inadvertent “bye” last week as their bout with Academy Park was canceled and ruled a no contest due to unforeseen circumstances in Sharon Hill. They did not miss a step as they defeated a tough, stocky Avon […]
Rules of the Game – The Ransom Report – Edition 8
October 13, 2023 | Kevin Ransom
October 13th 2023 EDITION – 8 First things first; The Ransom Report is going to ask a favor of all our loyal readers. Tonight, when you are attending your local game please pause for a moment and look around. Engage all five of your senses and recognize just how lucky we are to be […]
District 12 & Inter-Ac League Week 8 Preview:
October 13, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
District 12 & Inter-Ac League Week 8 Preview: George Washington @ School of the Future (10/12 @ 7pm): A game featuring two teams who are undefeated in league play will battle for what possibly will be the division title and the right to move up to the National Division next season. GW took their first […]
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