PA Football News Archives
March 2021
Cheltenham gets first win in over a year, defeating Father Judge 8-2
March 27, 2021 | Zak Wolf
It had been nearly 16 months since Cheltenham had last won a football game, but that changed Friday night when they beat Father Judge 8-2. The last time the Panthers tasted victory was in the 5A state semi final game in 2019, when they defeated Cocalico 56-49. Cheltenham’s school district decided against playing any sports […]
A @Go_Rout Special: Coaching during COVID, Mount Carmel Area football coach lifts players’ spirits during pandemic (via WNEP) @GOBIGRED19
March 25, 2021 | Billy Splain
Special contribution from WNEP MOUNT CARMEL, Pa. — David Klimas of Northumberland County is a youth football coach who actually used his vacation time from work to lift the spirits of the team he leads in Mount Carmel. “They loved being with Dave because he gave them something to do that was out […]
The Greatest HS Games Ever Played in PA: 1981 Red Land vs Mechanicsburg @GoRLFootball @RedLand_AD @GoMechanicsburg @MASHfootballboo
March 24, 2021 | PFN Staff
If you would like to contribute YOUR greatest game to this section , email billy@pafootballnews.com The Greatest HS Games Ever Played in PA: 1981 Red Land vs Mechanicsburg Patriots hoist the trophy Special Contributor: Kyle Wagner Rich Lichtel would go on to have a long and illustrious career as Mechanicsburg Head Football Coach. He was a […]
Coaches Corner by @Go_Rout presents: A Conversation with Coach – John Manion, Lampeter-Strasburg @LSCoachManion @LSFootball1
March 23, 2021 | Phil Myers
John Manion has been to the Lampeter-Strasburg football program what chocolate candy is to kids. He has installed a football program at L-S that is sweet and very likeable to those who partake. He is a dedicated family man and his love for teaching, for football, and for the kids who have come through his […]
UPDATED with Photo Gallery: Chester grinds it out, records second straight shutout by defeating Chichester 6 to 0 ! @JhPeach27 @chi_football5 @CLIPPERS_FB @570Football
March 22, 2021 | Daniel Reed
Clipped Wings: As expected, this game did not disappoint, as this was a hard hitting, grind it out type of game. To open the game, Chichester received the kickoff, and returned the ball to about the 40 yard line. On the first play, the Eagles QB Taylor connected with his wide receiver for about a […]
Neumann-Goretti stymies West Catholic, 36-8 @HEADSAINT @WCP_athletics
March 22, 2021 | Sykotyk
Saturday, March 20 Neumann-Goretti v. West Catholic Bok Field, South Philadelphia Super Site, Philadelphia, PA Neumann-Goretti would ride the stout defensive front as they set up shop in the West Catholic backfield most of the first half. #5 would score from 17 yards out. In the second, Kevin Thomas would get a 5 yard TD […]
Northeast Relentless In 40-0 Victory Over MLK @NEVikingsFB @MLK_Football
March 22, 2021 | Sykotyk
Friday, March 19 Northeast v. Martin Luther King Charles Martin Memorial Stadium, Philadelphia, PA M — 0 – 0 – 0 – 0 — 0 N — 26 – 8 – 6 – 0 — 40 Northeast QB Di’Andre Green would account for the first three touchdowns. A 1 and 4 yard touchdown runs would […]
George Washington Blanks Vaux Big Picture in opener, 20-0 @GdubEagles
March 22, 2021 | Sykotyk
Friday, March 19 George Washington Eagles v. Vaux Big Picture Cougars Mickey Young Memorial Stadium, Philadelphia, PA V — 0 – 0 – 0 – 0 — 0 G — 14 – 0 – 0 – 6 — 20 George Washington would jump out to a quick 14-0 lead thanks to an 8-yard TD run […]
Frankford Prevails Behind 3 Saron Banks TDs, 42-0 over Roxborough @FkdFootball @RoxFootball_
March 22, 2021 | Sykotyk
Saturday, March 20 Frankford v. Roxborough Frankford Stadium, Philadelphia, PA R — 0 – 0 – 0 – 0 — 0 F — 0 – 21 – 14 – 7 — 42 Saturday afternoon at Frankford Stadium, the homestanding Pioneers stuck to a crushing ground game for four scores. Three of them by Saron Banks […]
Gratz earns Erik Zipay win number 100 with a fourth quarter burst, monster performance from Tair Bolden. @ErikZipay @KENSINGTON_HS Gallery @Chubbs56k
March 21, 2021 | Billy Splain
Win number 100 for Erik Zipay It took 14 years, and a huge performance from Tair Bolden, but Simon Gratz head coach Erik Zipay got his 100th win as a head coach. For Bolden, he had a monster day that started with returning the opening kick 75 yards for the first score of the game […]
Explosive 4th Quarter Pushes Penn Wood Past Interboro // @Penn_WoodFB @ihsbucsfootball
March 20, 2021 | TC Jones
It was a battle between two stout defenses for most of the game before a barrage of Penn Wood (2-0) touchdowns vaulted the Patriots past Interboro (0-2). On a beautiful spring afternoon in Yeadon, Pennsylvania, both teams served up several hard hits that reverberated throughout the stadium early in the game. Both the Patriots and […]
Latin Charter shuts out Mastery Charter in a hard fought 16-0 victory. @CoachPat71 @MasteryFootball
March 20, 2021 | Kameron Hammond
On a beautiful Saturday morning, both Latin and Mastery Charter played in their first real football game since the fall of 2019. Latin Charter receivers opening Kick off pic.twitter.com/RUwTCTlKhN — Kam (@Kam_PFN) March 20, 2021 The game started out with hype and enthusiasm as Latin Charter recovered the opening kick off inside Mastery Charters redzone. […]
Norristown starts quick, pulls away from Cheltenham for first win of spring. @NtownFootball @NorristownAth @CSDCheltenhamHS
March 20, 2021 | Billy Splain
Norristown players celebrate. Photo Kim Supko Norristown quarterback Nick DiNolfi led the Eagles to a 24-6 win over a struggling Cheltenham team that was plagued by mistakes all night. DiNolfi was 5 of 8 for 102 yards in the first half, hitting several big gains to receivers Chris DiNolfi and Julian Arthur. I’m really proud […]
West Philly ekes out win over Franklin @SpeedboysFB @BFHSNews
March 20, 2021 | Billy Splain
Zaire Smith had the play of the day The Speedboys escaped their first spring game with a 14-12 win over the Electrons of Ben Franklin on a cool, windy Friday afternoon. “I know it’s been a long time, and a win is a win, but we have to play better than that” said West Philly head […]
Father Judge Rallies From Early Deficit to Down Reading. @GriddersRed @fjfootball27 @FJAthletics @570Football
March 20, 2021 | Brian Ptashinski
Final score @FJAthletics defeats @RDGschools 26-12 @PaFootballNews @circlewsports @570Football @CoachWeaver3 @Sykotyk @HEARTLANDFAN15 @PAcatholic pic.twitter.com/qeSrqpRUhh — Brian Ptashinski (@BPtashinski) March 20, 2021 Written by Brian Ptashinski @BPtashinski on Twitter READING- Yes, we have high school football, in March in Pennsylvania. Nine teams from around the Philadelphia area and Reading High School, opted out of the fall […]
Lincoln Opens Its Spring Season With an 18-0 Shutout Win Over Overbrook // @LincolnHS801 @Overbrook_FB
March 20, 2021 | TC Jones
It was only a few months ago when Abraham Lincoln (1-0) and Overbrook (0-1) High Schools were forced to sit out and watch as other football teams around the region played their fall seasons. “It’s great to be back with Public League football,” head coach and defensive coordinator Hakeem Cooper said. On a sunny yet […]
Bartram Takes Down South Philadelphia 44-0 @22Bam1 @5sidemikee
March 19, 2021 | Kathy Leister
The South Philadelphia Rams and Bartram Braves squared off Friday evening in a game dominated by the Braves offense. The Braves walked in, shut out the Rams, and walked away with a 44-0 win. The first strike for the Braves came early in the first quarter when Hassane Kone scampered into the endzone for a […]
Academy Park Bounces Back Over Truman @AParkFootball @youngabe3
March 19, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
Friday night the Academy Park Knights defeated the Harry S Truman Tigers by a score of 27-18 to bring their Spring record to 1-1. The Knights were led by Junior running back Ibrahim Sanogo that finished with three rushing touchdowns and two sacks. Throughout the night both teams struggled offensively and both teams struggled to […]
Coaches Corner by @Go_Rout presents: Coach Talk with LaRoi Johnson @Chise89
March 18, 2021 | Alex Fydryszewski
La Roi Johnson Sto Rox HS -Played Basketball and Football at Peabody HS(Pittsburgh) -Played TE in college-2 years at California University of Pennsylvania and 2 years at Malone University -Played 9 years of Professional Football-Arena\Indoor -Graduated Class of 2017 Sports Management Malone University What is the most rewarding part of being a high school football […]
Another @Go_Rout Coaches Corner Coaching Job: Steelton-Highspire @SteeltonRoller @AndrewErby
March 18, 2021 | Billy Splain
Steelton-Highspire School District is looking for a new Defensive Coordinator for the 2021-2022 season. All candidates should have: · Coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level. · Be able to attend both off-season and in-season workouts. · Be able to install a defensive scheme during the off-season. · Prior experience and knowledge […]
Photo Gallery from the Chester Clippers vs Interboro Buccaneers game on Saturday ! @GoBucsSports @IHSBucPride @ihsbucsfootball @Clippers_FB @JhPeach27 @570Football
March 17, 2021 | Daniel Reed
Game Photos taken during the game between the Chester Clippers vs Interboro Buccaneers this past Saturday, March 13, 2021 !
The PA Football Story Podcast: Eric Kasperowicz @PRRamsFootball
March 15, 2021 | chad brubaker
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West Philly vs Roxborough scrimmage Gallery @14khanii @CoachPresWP @scoop_coach @nasair25english @josh1corbin
March 14, 2021 | Billy Splain
Roxborough vs West Philly Scrimmage Roger Barone Gallery
Martin Luther King crowns Frankford 32-21 @CoachJordan215 @MLKCoachMalik @MLK_football @FkdFootball @coachhatem
March 14, 2021 | David Burnworth
I was not able to attain the roster for Frankford, so I will be using their numbers instead of their names. I want to thank the player from Martin Luther King who gave me their updated roster. Anyone reading this that has the name to go with the Frankford players numbers send them to me […]
Sincere Thomas went off last night, and Truman held off a furious Cheltenham comeback for their first United X win. (gallery included) @HarrySTrumanHi1 @Sinnysowavy1234 @HennigarFundInc
March 14, 2021 | Billy Splain
There’s a lot to unpack from my spring football opening weekend nightcap between Cheltenham and Truman High, so I’ll just start with the highlight of the night. Truman wide receiver Sincere Thomas. The outgoing senior absolutely torched the Panther defense last night to the tune of 4 touchdown receptions, 173 yards on 7 catches, a […]
