PA Football News Archives
September 2020
Rivals Liberty, Freedom square off in preseason scrimmage (PHOTOS) @CoachTrubyLHS @RoederJason
September 27, 2020 | Ashley Hacker
September 26, 2020 Liberty Hurricanes v. Freedom Patriots BASD Stadium, Bethlehem, PA PHOTOS OF SCRIMMAGE For more, and larger, photos from this weekend, click HERE For previous weeks and seasons, visit https://twitter.com/ashley_hacker1?lang=en
Perry Flexes Muscles in 38-0 Victory over Carrick
September 27, 2020 | Billy Splain
A beautiful Saturday afternoon at Cupples stadium saw opening contests for Perry and Carrick, and a dominating performance by Perry, as they cruised their way to a 38-0 victory. Perry began the game from inside their own 20 after a fine kick off and proceeded to turn their opening drive into the Terrance Fearbry show, […]
Beaver edges Seton LaSalle
September 27, 2020 | Alex Fydryszewski
Saturday night’s matchup between Beaver and Seton LaSalle at Dormont Stadium produced some big plays in a see-saw battle that saw Beaver come out on the winning end, 29-20. The first quarter was a feeling out process for both the Bobcats and host Rebels, as both teams looked o try and get their running game […]
Roll Tide! Pottsville Routes Lehighton 48-0. @PAHSathletics
September 27, 2020 | Brian Ptashinski
By Brian Ptashinski @BPtashinski on Twitter LEHIGHTON- The Pottsville Crimson Tide football, after a season opening loss to Nativity BVM have been refocused to the task at hand going forward. On Saturday night at Lehighton’s Multi-Sport Stadium they made a statement against the Indians of Lehighton to the tune of a 48-0 shutout. The Tide […]
Erie rallies past Butler @GTFBoosters @GTathletics1 @Erieroyalsfb @robmatz
September 27, 2020 | Shane Lux
Jahlil Grandberry pictured last season accounted for 102 yards of total offense for Erie. Erie High went on a 35-6 run through the final three quarters to rally past Butler 35-25 Saturday night at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Erie. “We had about a week and a half to get ready, ” said Erie head coach […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Week 3 Review- Avella’s Cinderella Season, West Mifflin Goal Line Stand
September 26, 2020 | Nate Grella
CLICK HERE TO PLAY or Press Play below Nathan and Jeremiah break down the week’s games and discuss some Tri-County South drama in Avella’s miracle season, McGuffey’s pleyoff’s seedings, and what the last Big 8 playoff spot race looks like. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!
SCA Wins 50th Straight
September 26, 2020 | Dave Fegley
Defenders Can’t Defend Tigers Southern Columbia has proven to be nearly impossible to beat even when the opposition plays as close to flawless as possible. When a Tiger opponent makes mistakes, it turns out to be a night to forget for the adversary. The three-time defending PIAA champions used had a kick return, fumble return, and […]
Olympians move to 3-0 with win over Pine Grove
September 26, 2020 | Brian O'Donnell
The Jim Thorpe Olympians took their 2-0 record to Pine Grove on Friday night to take on the Cardinals. They came away 3-0 with a 16-9 win. The Cardinals received the opening kick off. After a few stops, they were faced with a 4th and 7. A pass to Shea Morgan from Josh Leininger kept […]
Game Report – Mechanicsburg 28, West Perry 14 @GoMechanicsburg @WPVarsityFB
September 26, 2020 | Patrick Grill
Mechanicsburg beat West Perry 28-14 on Friday night at Mechanicsburg’s John H. Frederick Field. Wildcats QB Micah Brubaker was 12/14 for 231 yards and two touchdowns. He added 28 yards on the ground and two more rushing touchdowns in the victory. RB Taylor Shearer added 79 yards on the ground on 16 carries and WR […]
West Middlesex uses versatile attack to blowout Mercer
September 26, 2020 | John Robbins
West Middlesex was hitting on all cylinders en route to a 35-7 win over Mercer. Mid-way through the first quarter, senior quarterback Ty Tate pushed in from one yard out to go up 7-0. It wouldn’t be until four seconds into the second quarter when the Big Reds would score again. Sophomore Colby Johnson would […]
Zack Miller runs for a career-high 256 yards and 4 TDs in South’s 33-13 win against Montgomery (Masse, Wpt Sun Gazette)
September 26, 2020 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/
MONTGOMERY–They arrived eager and worked and sweat every day, but eventually playing a game seemed often felt like a fantasy. Any time a contest approached, South Williamsport felt like Charlie Brown having Lucy pull the football away just as he nearly kicked it. Friday night at Red Raider Stadium, South kicked back. Fantasy became reality […]
Williamsport capitalized on Berwick mistakes to move to 3-0
September 26, 2020 | Billy Splain
Williamsport came into their game with with Berwick sporting a 2-0record, and left the game of the 3-0 record and a whole lot more swagger. Coach Chuck Crews is happy with what he sees in his team this year and says that “everyone being happy for everyone on the sidelines when a good players made […]
APOLLO RIDGE SENIORS ASSERT THEIR DOMINANCE IN BLOWOUT OVER BURRELL
September 26, 2020 | Alex Fydryszewski
We learned last week that Apollo Ridge could finish a young team when it handled Freeport in the 2nd half. We learned tonight that Apollo Ridge can come out fast, put its foot on the gas and go for the jugular to put a game away early. The senior laden Vikings stretched their passing game out […]
Brookville Pounds Karns City in Battle of Unbeatens
September 26, 2020 | Phil Myers
Last night in Brookville, the Blue Raiders gave the Gremlins what Patty gave the drum, a good beating. Hitting on all cylinders offensively and deploying a punishing defense, Brookville scored a 44-0 victory over the previously unbeaten visitors. “This is probably the best all-around game we’ve played in the last couple years,” stated an elated […]
Hoenstine leads Dragons to 40-14 romp over Mounties
September 26, 2020 | Ron Bracken
PHILIPSBURG – It was only a matter of time before Central quarterback Jeff Hoenstine found the range with his rifle arm. Then he began shooting holes in the Philipsburg-Osceola secondary. The sophomore completed 12 of 20 passes for an even 300 yards and five touchdowns as the Scarlet Dragons improved to 3-0 with a 40-14 […]
Rocco Pulizzi carries Montoursville to lopsided shut out. Mike Frazier Gallery @Hold_The_Rope @MiffFootball
September 26, 2020 | Mike Frazier
Montoursville Warriors continued their path of domination in Mifflinburg Friday night with a drubbing of Mifflinburg by a score of 53-0. Rocco Pulizzi scored four times on runs of 80, 55, 54 and 66 yards.
Palisades Spoil Opening Home Game for Northern Lehigh 35-27.
September 26, 2020 | Brian Ptashinski
By Brian Ptashinski @BPtashinski on Twitter SLATINGTON- In this strange Colonial League football season, the Palisades Pirates came into their contest with Northen Lehigh already playing two games, where the home team was playing in their first. When the dust cleared, in a back and forth contest, The Pirates survived a valiant effort from the […]
Defense leads Thomas Jefferson to victory in second half
September 26, 2020 | Andrew Schaffer
It was the tale of two halves in Jefferson Hills tonight. In the second half Thomas Jefferson used their defense to pull away from Belle Vernon in their 42-21 victory. “We made plays when we had to defensively especially in the second half” said Coach Cherpak. In the first half Belle Vernon got the ball […]
Jones leads offensive surge as the Mighty Mikes declaw the Bearcats
September 26, 2020 | Peyton Trollinger
41-16. That would be the final score of this matchup between the Carmichaels Mighty Mikes and the Bentworth Bearcats, however, do not be fooled by the score. This was a still a battle for both sides. This game started out as a stereotypical Friday night high school football game, tightly contested and no team giving […]
Dubois Stout Defense Blanks Punxsutawney 24-0, Breaks 13 Game Losing Skid @carter_newcome @PABackyard
September 26, 2020 | Nate Grella
By Carter Newcome The Dubois Beavers hosted the Punxsutawney Chucks on Friday Night for the first time since 2015. The two arch-rival schools met up for the 95th all time matchup and for the first of two contests this season. The Beavers took advantage of playing in front of its’ hometown crowd and put points […]
Defense comes up Big Late in West Mifflin win over Laurel Highlands 27-20 @NathanGrella @PABackyard
September 26, 2020 | Nate Grella
For a West Mifflin team that surrendered 97 points in their first two games, limiting a potential 5 star in Rodney Gallagher and the Laurel Highlands Mustangs would be paramount, as well as shaking off a few demons in the process. Fortunately for the Titans, they would be aided by their very own college recruit […]
Iroquois outlasts Union City @CoachMattMorgan @IroquoisFB
September 26, 2020 | Shane Lux
Iroquois rushed for 378 yards and averaged 12.1 yards per carry en route to a 35-28 victory over Union City Friday night. “I saw the way they played against Seneca, and I thought we were evenly matched,” said Iroquois head coach Matt Morgan. “I knew they were missing a couple of guys tonight, but nobody […]
Spring-Ford Runs through Perkiomen Valley On Way to Season Opening Win
September 26, 2020 | TC Jones
Pic: Kathy Leister, www.knlpix.com In an important Pioneer Athletic Conference opener, the Spring-Ford Rams looked to be in mid-season form both running the ball and on defense. Out of the gate, the physical Rams’ offensive line created big holes for running tandem Nicholas Teets and Harry Adieyefeh. The big guys up front set the tone, […]
Freedom falls to Neshannock 54-20 in one sided affair @FHSPress
September 25, 2020 | Dylan Scheel
On Sept. 25 the Freedom Bulldogs went up against the Neshannock Lancers looked to keep there momentum going from their 21-0 victory against Riverside the previous week. The game started with the Freedom Bulldogs receiving the kickoff. The Lancers played great defense and forced a Freedom punt. And just four minutes thirteen seconds into the […]
Jersey Shore Improves to 3-0 With Big Win Over Central Mountain
September 25, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
The Jersey Shore Bulldogs and Central Mountain Wildcats faced off in an undefeated matchup Friday night with Jersey Shore coming out with a big victory. For the Bulldogs, it was a big night for Senior quarterback Branden Wheary and Junior receiver Cayden Hess. Wheary finished the game with 175 yards passing and four touchdowns […]
