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September 2022
Schuylkill-Colonial League Mid-Season Report and Standings
September 28, 2022 | Daniel Reed
Schuylkill-Colonial League Mid-Season Review and Standings In the GOLD Division, we see a 2-way tie at (2-0-0) Northwestern Lehigh(4-1-0), and Southern Lehigh(4-1-0) leading the way. Last year’s defending Red Division Champions, Leading the way for the Tigers is senior quarterback Cade Christopher, who has thus far thrown for 271 yards on just 22 of 55 […]
Around District 11: The Travels of Guy & Pam Week Five: Another First, A JV Double
September 28, 2022 | Billy Splain
Around District 11: The Travels of Guy & Pam Week Five: Another First, A JV Double 2022.7. Isn’t it nice to go on the “PA Football News” site and not have to worry about which games were postponed or even cancelled outright due to COVID? Three football games this week, and we knocked another […]
Conversation with Coach – Mike Ricci, Garnet Valley
September 28, 2022 | Phil Myers
Photos tbone smith What happened in 2006 that took a successful coach and football program to the next level? Coach Mike Ricci’s record at Garnet Valley was 97-93-1 in his first nineteen years. Since 2006 his teams were an amazing 164-32. The answer to what caused that drastic turnaround, Ricci’s coaching philosophies, what his plans […]
Pennsylvania Football News 2022 Rankings after week 4: 5A jigsaw puzzle
September 27, 2022 | Billy Splain
The PFN Rankings are compiled by our expert panel every Sunday eve throughout the season. This week was once again a bit quiet at the top with exception to 5A which continues to be puzzling. In 6A we saw very little movement. CV drops a couple after a close game with #7 Harrisburg and Central […]
2022 Keystone Club: The Special Team Leaders! Week 4: Sept 22-24
September 27, 2022 | Billy Splain
Each week we will present the Keystone Club. This Club consists of players meeting the requirements sent to coaches. It is a statewide compilation of top performances for the previous weekend. PLEASE EMAIL billy@pafootballnews.com if you wish someone to be on this list! Entries must be from coach or verified. Top Special Teams Performanced Kickoff […]
Wissahickon, Upper Dublin, and Abington Midseason Review
September 27, 2022 | Noah Stomsky
Wow, We’re already here. Halfway point of the football season. Many Teams have solidified their spots as top teams in the Leauge while many have shown their season ended the day it started. The three teams that will be reviewed today will be one struggling team, one that hasn’t played to their best, and one […]
2022 Keystone Club: The Defensive Leaders! Week 4: Sept 22-24
September 27, 2022 | Billy Splain
Each week we will present the Keystone Club. This Club consists of players meeting the requirements sent to coaches. It is a statewide compilation of top performances for the previous weekend. PLEASE EMAIL billy@pafootballnews.com if you wish someone to be on this list! Entries must be from coach or verified. Top Defensive Performances Tackles (13 […]
2022 Keystone Club: The Offensive Leaders! Week 4: Sept 22-24
September 27, 2022 | Billy Splain
Each week we will present the Keystone Club. This Club consists of players meeting the requirements sent to coaches. It is a statewide compilation of top performances for the previous weekend. PLEASE EMAIL billy@pafootballnews.com if you wish someone to be on this list! Entries must be from coach or verified. Top Offensive Performances # All-Purpose […]
District Nine Review and Standings – Week 5
September 27, 2022 | Phil Myers
The Ridgway Elkers gave Redbank Valley and their faithful fans a scare last week before falling to the Bulldogs 42-33. Clearfield appears to be gaining steam as they won their 4th straight easily over a tough Penns Valley squad. Union/AC Valley seems to be hitting the right notes after a big stumble out of the […]
Protime Pick’em Panel had a banner week, but the Master has two horses nipping at his heels
September 26, 2022 | Billy Splain
The Protime wannabe’s had a nice week of guessing! Only 2 were under 10 correct picks, Dan the man and Mason Jar. Protime and the corporate office hit the big time with 13 aces while 3 guessers picked 12 winners. We had 4 hit on 11. Protime holds a 3 point lead over the two […]
Coach Weider’s @Go_Rout Coaches Notebook: Weekly awards from a interesting week 5 of High School Football
September 26, 2022 | Pat Weider
Visit GoRout get the most out of your practices! On Friday night I had the pleasure of covering Hempfield at Manheim Township. It was an incredible game. Hempfield was leading 3-0 at the half then scored on the last play of the half on a long touchdown pass. Then opened the 2nd half with […]
Mt Pleasant Winning Streak Stopped by Freeport in 24 – 6 Loss
September 26, 2022 | William Spicher
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Canton Shuts Out South Williamsport 50-0
September 25, 2022 | PFN Staff
Canton’s defense pitched their fourth shutout in a row as the Warriors defeated South Williamsport 50-0.
Pennridge VS CB East (Game Recap Video)
September 25, 2022 | Michael Pietrangelo
In my game of the week the Pennridge Rams (2-3)(1-1) traveled to Patriot Stadium to take on the Central Bucks East Patriots (5-0)(2-0) in a Suburban One League-National Conference clash. The Patriots defended their unblemished record in a hard fought battle and walked away with a 16-13 victory. Here is a video recap of the […]
IUP run Lakers aground! (gallery including)
September 25, 2022 | Greg Ricupero
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Jalen Fletcher and Freedom Patriots Too Much For Central Catholic To Overcome Saturday Night.
September 25, 2022 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
The Allentown Central Vikings Youth Football Teams were recognized prior to kickoff Saturday night By Brian Ptashinski @BPtashinski on Twitter ALLENTOWN- Both the Bethlehem Freedom Patriots and Allentown Central Catholic Vikings came into their contest Saturday night at historic J. Birney Crum Stadium looking to keep the momentum of last weeks’ wins. The Vikings knocking […]
Catasauqua Goes On The Road, And Earns Much Needed Win “Up On The Hill.”
September 25, 2022 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Catasauqua and Pen Argyl Came Into The Contest Needing A Win To Get Back On Track. By Brian Ptashinski @BPtashinski on Twitter PEN ARGYL- On a picture-perfect Saturday afternoon “Up on the Hill” at Alumni Stadium, which is in the midst of getting a face-lift itself, two teams, in desperate need of win, met and […]
Marion Franklin Red Devils raise Cain in 28-6 win over Independence 76ers
September 25, 2022 | contributor
Saturday afternoon I changed my schedule skipping the Bellaire 42-7 Route of Wintersville Indian Creek and made the short drive to Independence high school here in Columbus, Ohio to watch the 76ers battle City League foe, Marion Franklin. The 76ers came in with a nice 3-1 record and the Red Devils came in 202 but […]
Lehigh Hangs Tough with Princeton but Eventually Falls in Close Loss
September 25, 2022 | Alec Eskin
Today was the first day this year that actually felt like football weather: clear skies, high 60s, and a chill in the wind. Again, perfect for a football game and a great game it turned out to be. The Lehigh Mountain Hawks came in as 24-point underdogs to the Princeton Tigers. The Mountain Hawks perhaps […]
Harrisburg Handles Cumberland Valley
September 25, 2022 | Bill and Jen Wintermyer
This game had all the makings of a battle of Mid-Penn Commonwealth division foes. The game was held in Harrisburg at Severance Field. It was a beautiful day for an early fall game. Both teams seemed to have had great pregame warmups. After a well-played game, the final score was Harrisburg 30 Cumberland Valley 14. […]
Wildcats Down Bradford To Remain Undefeated
September 24, 2022 | David McClaine
The Central Clarion Wildcats traveled to Bradford to face the Owls at Parkway Field, on Friday (September 23rd) and came away with an impressive 48-7 win. With the victory Central Clarion moves to 5-0 on the season. An interception by Tommy Smith, in the first quarter, set the Wildcats up at the Bradford thirty-nine. Connor […]
Farrell rolls past Hickory
September 24, 2022 | Shane Lux
Farrel scored 35 first-half points and pitched their first shutout of the season with a 35-0 victory over Hickory Saturday night. The Steelers continued their dominance as they cruised to their third straight mercy-rule victory in District 10’s Region 3. “It was a good win, but I felt we could have put more points on […]
Shaler wins double-ot thriller over Franklin Regional
September 24, 2022 | Shane Lux
Glenshaw: Shaler pulls out thrilling double overtime win against Franklin Regional for homecoming Saturday afternoon. Brandon London’s two-point conversion reception from Keegan Smetanka in double overtime gave Shaler a heart-stopping 42-41 victory over the Panthers. “It’s a classic Shaler homecoming, and it’s one of many one-point victories we’ve had over the years,” said Shaler head […]
Pirates Sail Past Hurricanes in Week 5 Battle
September 24, 2022 | Karlee Feger
The Palisades Pirates trampled on the Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes with a final score of 49-14. Pirates quarterback Kai Stiansen had 3 touchdowns in last night’s contest. It was the first cold game of the season at Rotary Field, but the Palisades Pirates were red hot. The Hurricanes won the coin toss and chose to kick […]
Danville Gets Redemption On SCA
September 24, 2022 | Dave Fegley
Ironmen handle Tigers 49-14 Earth, Wind and Fire’s hit song asked, “Do you remember the 21st night of September?” Although not exactly the date, Friday’s game on the 23rd is one that the Danville Ironmen will forever remember while the Southern Columbia Tigers hope to soon forget. What a difference a year can make. After […]
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