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December 2025
PIAA 2025 State Finals “fan experience” Vlog Video Day 1
December 9, 2025 | EJ Samuel
The NEPAYinzer was back for more action this year at Cumberland Valley for the PIAA State Football Finals. Just like last year, it was FILLED with action. On day 1, he and the crew saw 2 great games, the first one between Clariton and Bishop Guilfoyle, and the second saw Southern Lehigh face off against […]
The final 2025 PFN Pennsylvania High School Football Rankings: Our picks
December 9, 2025 | Billy Splain
There’s a saying among some media members: “sometimes the title game is played the week before the title game”. Our rankings staff felt that way Sunday night. Simply said, sometimes the better teams in the eyes of the beholder are on the same side of the bracket. And believe me, we have eyes. Around 60-70 […]
Around District 11 with Pam and Guy: Southern Lehigh Gets First State Championship
December 8, 2025 | Guy Smith
This past weekend we put a wrap on the 2025 high school football season here in Pennsylvania with the six state championship games at Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg. As fans, there are still a number of things we liked better about having the games at Hershey, but we have become very comfortable with […]
PIAA 6A Championship Pittsburgh Central Catholic vs La Salle College High School (Photo Gallery)
December 7, 2025 | Ryan Scipio
La Salle Wins 6A Championship vs Pittsburgh Central Catholic 34-20 Full High Quality Gallery coming to ScipsPhotography.com soon. Enjoy the photos below in the meantime. Box Score and stats – Box Score Follow @ScipScip
Kutztown dominates in second half against Frostburg State to advance to DII Semifinals (Photo Gallery)
December 7, 2025 | Jordan Gillis
Kutztown continues their undefeated season with a 51-29 over #24 ranked Frostburg State in the Division 2 Quarterfinals. Kutztown has been on a tear so far in the playoffs as this is the Golden Bears 3rd consecutive 50+ point game they’ve put up. In the first half both teams had been going at for the […]
Pittsburgh Central Catholic Battles, Falls to LaSalle College In 6A Final
December 7, 2025 | Shane Lux
Mechanicsburg – LaSalle College won its first state title since 2009, knocking off Pittsburgh Central Catholic 34-20, Saturday night at Cumberland Valley’s Chapman Field. Back on August 22nd, Pittsburgh Central Catholic and LaSalle College opened the season against each other, with the Explorers traveling to the Wolvearena in Pittsburgh and knocking off the Vikings 23-6. […]
OH BOY: O’Brien’s Big Day Leads LaSalle to Second State Championship in School History
December 7, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
MECHANICSBURG: Former NFLer Santana Moss famously once said, “Big time players make big time plays in big time games.” For the LaSalle Explorers and Joey O’Brien, that quote was the case on Saturday. All the Five-Star Notre Dame Commit did Saturday was catch 10 passes for 99 yards, throw for a touchdown on the offensive […]
Faith, Family, Football: Avonworth Brings Home First State Title
December 6, 2025 | Cody Brady
One year ago, Avonworth experienced sheer heartbreak as Northwestern Lehigh took home gold in overtime. This year, they soaked in every moment on the field as they dominated many of those same Tigers. From their first play, a 57-yard strike from Carson Bellinger to Jaden Jones over, to the performance by Luca Neal, Avonworth put […]
Northwestern Lehigh has streak stopped by Avonworth in 3A championship
December 6, 2025 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Antelopes end Tigers’ 31-game winning streak Saturday afternoon and avenge last year’s loss. MECHANICSBURG- For three consecutive years, the Northwestern Lehigh Tigers reached the PIAA State 3A championship games. The Tigers’ last loss of any kind came against Belle Vernon 38-7 in the 2023 3A final. Since that game, the Tigers ripped off 31 straight […]
PIAA 3A Championship Avonworth vs Northwestern Lehigh (Photo Gallery)
December 6, 2025 | Ryan Scipio
Avonworth defeats Northwestern Lehigh 31-7 Full High Quality Gallery coming to ScipsPhotography.com soon. Enjoy the photos below in the meantime. Video Highlights: Avonworth 31 Northwestern Lehigh 7 Score by Quarters Avonworth – 14 10 0 7 – 31 Northwestern Lehigh – 7 0 0 0 – 7 Scoring Summary FIrst Quarter A – Jaden Jones 53 […]
Avonworth Rolls Northwestern Lehigh, Wins First Title In School History
December 6, 2025 | Davin Ridall
MECHANICSBURG – A season ago, Avonworth’s title hopes came crashing down thanks to a 10-yard run by Northwestern Lehigh’s Eli Zimmerman that delivered the game-winning touchdown in overtime. This time around, Avonworth was not to be denied, as they avenged their loss from a season ago and took down Northwestern Lehigh in dominant fashion, 31-7. […]
Friday at the Ohio State Finals (PHOTO GALLERY)
December 6, 2025 | Sykotyk
On Friday in Canton, Central Ohio shined brightly in the shadow of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Starting out the day, the Glenville Tarblooders added to their trophy case with another state title. Dominating the Shelby Whippets, 45-7, in the Division IV Championship. After that game, two Columbus area teams stole the show. Bishop […]
Turnovers Doom Bishop McDevitt in State Title Loss to Roman Catholic
December 6, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Last year’s Class 5A title game was a wild one between Roman Catholic and Bishop McDevitt that ended up in overtime, with a missed field goal and a barely made field goal in the extra period being the difference in a 34-31 Bishop McDevitt victory for their 3rd State Championship. And when both teams advanced […]
PIAA 5A Championship Bishop McDevitt vs Roman Catholic (Photo Gallery)
December 6, 2025 | Ryan Scipio
Roman Catholic defeats Bishop McDevitt 28-6 in 5A championship Full High Quality Gallery coming to ScipsPhotography.com soon. Enjoy the photos below in the meantime. Follow @ScipScip Roman Catholic 28 Bishop McDevitt 6 Score by Quarters Bishop McDevitt – 0 0 0 6 – 6 Roman Catholic – 7 14 7 0 – 28 Scoring Summary FIrst […]
Roman Catholic Wins First State Title In School History
December 6, 2025 | Nicholas Mastripolito
REJOICE ROMAN, A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IS COMING HOME Revenge is a dish best served cold, and the Cahillites of Roman Catholic got their revenge Friday night, just one day shy of 365 days from their previous championship matchup against Bishop McDevitt. The Cahillites picked up a huge 28-6 victory, cementing their legacy in school history […]
Penn State Hires Iowa State’s Matt Campbell As Next Head Coach
December 5, 2025 | Davin Ridall
After a long and painful search, Penn State’s coaching carousel has finally come to a stop, after hiring Iowa State’s Matt Campell to be the next head coach of the Nittany Lions. Some of the other candidates Penn State had been considering included BYU head coach Kalani Sitake, former New York Giants head coach Matt […]
Southern Columbia Demolishes Farrell for 15th State Title
December 5, 2025 | Cody Brady
Jim Roth’s team was 7-5 last year. With many of the same athletes and hard offseason work, the Tigers’ hunger was reignited in 2025 following an opening-week loss to Wyomissing. Since then, the Tigers put together 15 straight victories on their way to a PIAA 2A title victory. Grady Garcia’s 27-yard touchdown run, escaping down […]
Farrell’s Bid for State Title Ended by Southern Columbia
December 5, 2025 | Shane Lux
Mechanicsburg – Southern Columbia rushed for 352 yards and six touchdowns as the Tigers ousted the Steelers 43-22 Friday afternoon at Cumberland Valley’s Chapman Stadium. For Farrell, the Steelers tasted defeat for only the third time in state title games. Having only previously fallen to Marian Catholic in 1990 and Bishop Guilfoyle in 2015. “If […]
First To 15: Tigers Golden Again
December 5, 2025 | Dave Fegley
Southern Columbia blows past Farrell for 2A Title. It’s not about how it starts. It’s about how it is finished. Southern Columbia finished off its 15th consecutive win with a PIAA record 15th state championship. The Tigers heard the noise and the trash talk from Farrell all week. In the end, though, the Pennsylvania kings […]
PIAA 2A Championship Farrell vs Southern Columbia (Photo Gallery)
December 5, 2025 | Ryan Scipio
Southern Columbia wins vs Farrell 43-22 Full High Quality Gallery coming to ScipsPhotography.com soon Game Highlights: Full High Quality Gallery coming to ScipsPhotography.com soon Follow @ScipScip
BlueWhite Tailgate: Pat Kraft Face Plants Coaching Search, Should He Be Fired?
December 5, 2025 | Billy Splain
What is going on with the Penn State coaching search? 53 Days without a coach, public humiliation, and a laughing stock among the national media has caused great concern in Happy Valley. Where does PSU go from here? Drop your comments below! Is Matt Campbell the guy?
Ohio: Avon pulls away from Anderson, 37-20 on frigid night in Canton (PHOTO GALLERY)
December 5, 2025 | Sykotyk
Canton, OH – Avon quarterback Blake Elder put on a clinic Thursday night, throwing for four touchdowns and directing a relentless offense as the Eagles rolled past Anderson 37-20 in the DII State Championship game. The Eagles are back-to-back state champions with wins in 2024 and 2025. Avon had the first possession but was forced […]
PIAA Class 6A Title Game Preview: Central Catholic
December 5, 2025 | Billy Splain
Central Catholic v La Salle College Head Coach: Ryan Lehmeier PIAA District 7 – Class 6A WPIAL 6A – Section 1 Overview The Vikings have cruised through their regular season and playoff schedule averaging 42 points on offense while giving up just 10 per contest. Their lone loss? The season opener to La Salle, a […]
PIAA Class 3A Title Game Preview: Northwestern Lehigh
December 5, 2025 | Cody Brady
NORTHWESTERN LEHIGH vs. AVONWORTH PIAA District 11 – Class AAA League: Colonial Head Coach: Josh Snyder OVERVIEW It’s a title game rematch in 3A, as the Tigers of Northwestern Lehigh faceoff with Avonworth once more. Last year’s 36-33 overtime thriller saw Eli Zimmerman win it on a 10-yard touchdown run. He is gone, but many […]
PIAA Class 3A Title Game Preview: Avonworth
December 5, 2025 | Davin Ridall
AVONWORTH ANTELOPES vs NORTHWESTERN LEHIGH TIGERS PIAA District 7 – Class 3A WPIAL 3A Section 1 Head Coach: Duke Johncour OVERVIEW Avonworth is certainly no stranger to this stage, considering they made it year last season. The Antelopes also didn’t have to rely entirely on film to learn about who they were playing, as this […]































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