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November 2022
PIAA Class 1A Playoff Preview – Reynolds vs. Port Allegany
November 24, 2022 | Phil Myers
Reynolds Raiders 11-1 vs. Port Allegheny Gators 11-1 @ Bradford on Friday Nov. 25 at 7 P.M. The Reynolds Raiders invade Bradford to take on the Port Allegany Gators this Friday. The Raiders are the D-10 champs by virtue of their comeback victory over Eisenhower 28-14. Reynolds has won 9 games in a row since […]
Aliquippa and Central Valley Ready for Historic Rematch in 4A WPIAL Title At Acrisure
November 24, 2022 | Nate Grella
The biggest game on the biggest stage. How else can you describe two schools that are six miles apart from each other that have four state championships between them in the last four seasons, and seven WPIAL titles? The last team each of these teams met with each other in the WPIAL title game was […]
Wyomissing travels to Danville in battle of Unbeatens
November 24, 2022 | Mason Eddinger
Wyomissing vs Danville 2020, Wyomissing won 44-14 12-0 vs 12-0, what can be better than this? Star Players on both sides of the ball, a QB with over 30 TDs, a WR with over 20TDs, and the #1 player in the entirety of Pennsylvania. It’s safe to say we are in for a treat […]
Backyard Football News Podcast: WPIAL Championship Preview: The Tiger Pit
November 24, 2022 | Nate Grella
Nathan and Ethan are back and break down the WPIAL Semifinal and 5A and 6A Title action! How did Aliquippa look so dominant in a big win over McKeesport? In the Preview, the boys take a full look at the Game of the Week between Avonworth and Belle Vernon. How do the Lopes take down […]
Protime Predictions (Protime Falls)
November 24, 2022 | Phil Myers
Over the years Protime has fallen into things, he’s fallen down, he’s fallen up, and he’s fallen for things. You’ve heard the lingo these days about a football player who’s pretty good. They say, “he’s a baller.” Well, Protime is a faller. Twice this year Protime missed a step coming out of the press box […]
Marple Rallies from 21 down to beat Penncrest, Makes Gicking All-Time Winningest Coach
November 24, 2022 | Willie McGonigle
MIDDLETOWN: Chris Gicking lives and breathes all things Marple and Marple Newtown school district. It was at Marple where he threw for 5897 yards in his high school career and where his name can be found either in first or second place when you look at the school’s record book for all passing stat categories. […]
North Tops South in SCFCA All-Star Game
November 23, 2022 | Karlee Feger
The final score of this All-Star matchup was 34-28. Tonight’s game was entertaining and energetic as the top seniors around the league competed against each other. The first half of the game was full of scoring action. Brady Evans of Williams Valley started the game off strong for the South with a 31-yard touchdown […]
District 9 Names 2022 Region 3 All-Stars
November 23, 2022 | Phil Myers
Offensive Lineman of the Year: David Anderson – Elk Co. Catholic Defensive Lineman of the Year: Kyle Dunn – Coudersport Offensive MVP: Noah Cherry – Elk Co. Catholic Co-Defensive MVP: Xander Brown – Coudersport Co-Defensive MVP: David Anderson – Elk Co. Catholic OFFENSE: Offensive Interior Line: Cooper Rossman Coudersport David Anderson Elk Co. Catholic […]
District 9 Names 2022 Region 2 All-Stars
November 23, 2022 | Phil Myers
Offensive Lineman of the Year: Miska Young – Port Allegany Defensive Lineman of the Year: Miska Young – Port Allegany Offensive MVP: Kyle Nellis – Keystone Defensive MVP: Blaine Moses– Port Allegany OFFENSE: Offensive Interior Line: Miska Young Port Allegany Landon Chalmers Union/ACV Reese Yahner Brockway Carson Neely Port Allegany Josh Beal Keystone Aaron […]
District 9 Names 2022 Region 1 All-Stars
November 23, 2022 | Phil Myers
Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year: Baily Miller– Brookville Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year: Waylon Wehner – St. Marys Defensive Lineman of the Year: Alex Lukaschunis – St. Marys Offensive MVP: Jase Ferguson – Central Clarion Defensive MVP: Ryan Hummell– Central Clarion OFFENSE: Offensive Interior Line: Matthew Grusky Punxsutawney Jimmy Kerr Central Clarion Waylon Wehler […]
5A Quarterfinal PIAA Preview: Imhotep (8-2) host Whitehall (8-5)
November 23, 2022 | Noah Stomsky
Imhotep (8-2) hosts Whitehall (8-5) Germantown Supersite Saturday, November 26th, 1 PM Whitehall Zephyrs: Coach: Daniel Jones Whitehall plays in a tough league (Eastern PA Conference out of District 11). They went 4-4 within their league which gives them confidence knowing they’re battle tested. They are an offense that’s fairly balanced. They have a […]
2022 PCL Football All-Catholic Teams
November 23, 2022 | Billy Splain
PCL Blue Division MVP: Isaiah Sessions, Bonner & Prendie Coach of the Year: Jack Muldoon, Bonner & Prendie PCL Red Division MVP: Samaj Jones, St. Joseph’s Prep Coach of the Year: Tim Roken, St. Joseph’s Prep Use scroll at […]
Philly ALL PUB TEAMS Announced
November 23, 2022 | Billy Splain
LIBERTY Khani Knight Lincoln Darius Hill Lincoln Sam Scell Lincoln Andre Gordon Lincoln Nayshawn Corley Lincoln Koyei Simmons-Greene Lincoln Jahmik Eaddy Mastery Quentine Wright Mastery Hudaifah Patton Mastery Torrian Jones Mastery Saabir Daniels Mastery James Wyche Mastery Zaire Brown West Philly Jabriel Rhodes-Nelson West Philly Jahleim Patton West Philly Zamir Poteat West Philly Jamarr Williams […]
District 1-Class 6A Championship Preview: (11) C.B. West @ (1) Garnet Valley
November 23, 2022 | Michael Pietrangelo
Concord, PA: On Friday night, in the District 1 6A finals, two familiar faces will clash for the title. Eleventh-seeded CB West will travel to One-seeded Garnet Valley, where the winner will move on to the State final four. Both teams have matched up recently against each other, the most recent contest being Garnet Valley’s […]
Suburban One National Coaches name the 2022 All Stars
November 23, 2022 | Billy Splain
Suburban One League 2022 All-League Football Teams NATIONAL CONFERENCE Sportsmanship Award: ABINGTON First Team – Offense Pos Player’s Name School # Gr HNorth gt Wgt QB Ryan Zeltt NORTH PENN 18 12 6’4 210 RB Ethan Shine CB EAST 21 12 5’11 215 RB Galamama Mulbah PENNSBURY 24 12 6’1″ 205 RB Brennan Fisher PENNRIDGE […]
Suburban One Continental Coaches name the 2022 All Stars
November 23, 2022 | Billy Splain
2022 All-League Football Teams CONTINENTAL CONFERENCE First Team – Offense Position School Name # Gr Hgt Wgt Quarterback Upper Dublin Colin O’Sullivan 9 12 5’11 180 Running Back Upper Dublin Nyfise McIntyre 7 12 5’10 195 Running Back Souderton Chris Kerns 3 12 6′ 0″ 195 Running Back Souderton Shaun Purvy 9 12 6′ 1″ […]
Eastern Pennsylvania Conference All Stars named.
November 23, 2022 | Billy Splain
2022 EPC FOOTBALL ALL STAR TEAMS The Varsity Head Football Coaches of eighteen members of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference met Thursday, November 3rd to select the members of this past season’s All-Star Football Teams. The coaches selected offensive and defensive all-star teams (first team and second team) for the North and South Divisions representing the […]
Erby family completes sweep of Mid-Penn Capital awards
November 23, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi
It’s a family affair this year in the Mid-Penn Conference Capital division, as the Erby family of Steelton-Highspire took home all three major awards in the division. Quarterback Alex Erby was named the offensive player of the year, DT Andrew Erby Jr. was named defensive player of the year, and Andrew Erby Sr. is your […]
Thomas, Cooper named Mid-Penn Colonial players of the year
November 23, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi
The Mid-Penn conference has announced the recipients of their season awards, with Greencastle-Antrim RB Tavon Cooper being the Mid-Penn Colonial offensive player of the year, while Mechanicsburg LB Sage Thomas was named defensive player of the year. In addition to that, Susquehanna Township head coach Joe Headen is your Mid-Penn Colonial coach of the year. […]
Kauffman, Bates lead Mid-Penn Liberty players of the year
November 23, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi
The Mid-Penn Conference recently announced their awards, with Line Mountain RB Ian Bates as the Liberty Division offensive player of the year, and Juniata DL Jonathan Kauffman as the defensive player of the year. In addition to that, Upper Dauphin’s Kent Smeltz has been named as the Liberty Division coach of the year. Full list: […]
Scott, Sines headline Mid-Penn Commonwealth award list
November 23, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi
The Mid-Penn Conference recently released their official award list, with State College LB John “JW” Scott being named the Mid-Penn Commonwealth division defensive player of the year, and Cumberland Valley QB Isaac Sines as the offensive player of the year. In addition to Scott taking home the defensive player of the year, State College head […]
McDevitt’s Robell and Saunders named Mid-Penn Keystone players of the year
November 23, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi
Bishop McDevitt currently sits at 10-1 on the season, and their success led to two players being honored in big way as DL Riley Robell was named the Mid-Penn Keystone defensive player of the year, and QB Stone Saunders has been named offensive player of the year. In addition to that, Mifflin County’s Shane Breon […]
2022 PIAA Single A Quarterfinal Preview Northern Cambria vs Canton!
November 22, 2022 | Greg Ricupero
2022 PIAA Single A Quarterfinal Preview Northern Cambria vs Canton Northern Cambria Colts (10-3) are District 6 Football Champions for the first time ever, thanks to a fourth quarter comeback last week. The Canton Warriors (11-1) are two time defending champions from District 4. They meet Saturday at Mansion Park in Altoona at 5 pm […]
District 1- Class 5A Championship Preview: (2) W.C. Rustin @ (1) Upper Dublin
November 22, 2022 | Michael Pietrangelo
Zak Wolf also contributed to this article It’s championship week in some fashion all over the great state of Pennsylvania. This week, Zak and I are headed to Forth Washington to the District One-5A Championship between (1) Upper Dublin & (3) West Chester Rustin. For some that follow closely […]
Around District 11: The Travels of Guy & Pam Week Thirteen: D11 Teams in Final 8 in all 6 Classes
November 22, 2022 | Guy Smith
Around District 11: The Travels of Guy & Pam Week Thirteen: D11 Teams in Final 8 in all 6 Classes 2022.15. Pam headed to New Orleans to present at a conference and pick up another award for her contributions to her profession. She left Tuesday morning and returned home late Saturday. Guy stayed home […]
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