PA Football News Archives
September 2020
Berlin Improves to 3-0 after another dominating performance against Blacklick Valley
September 25, 2020 | Alex Bruck
The Berlin Mountaineers defeated the Blacklick Valley Vikings 49-7 in a week 3 contest. The Berlin Mountaineers started off hot again as they ran down the field on their first possession. Issac Etris would cap off the drive with a 17 yard touchdown run to give Berlin the first points of the game. Later […]
WELCOME BACK PHILADELPHIA CATHOLIC LEAGUE!
September 25, 2020 | Billy Splain
AOP High Schools Athletics Announcement PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Office of Catholic Education and Faith in the Future Foundation are pleased to announce that the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s 17 high schools may resume interscholastic athletic competition while continuing to strictly follow health and safety guidelines. On August 24th, it was announced that Archdiocesan high schools throughout […]
WPIAL This Week with Steve Richey
September 25, 2020 | Billy Splain
6A Quad County Conference: Canon-McMillan Big Macs (1-1, 1-1) at Baldwin Highlanders (0-0, 1-0): This game has been postponed due to covid-19 concerns at Baldwin. Canon-McMillan picked up a huge win last week by defeating Mount Lebanon 24-17. Chris Davis scored two touchdowns on a 90-yard kickoff return and a 64-yard reception. Baldwin had their […]
WPIAL Zone Presents: AJ’s Elite Eight Week 3
September 25, 2020 | Andrew Schaffer
AAAAAA: 1- Central Catholic (2-0)- (2) North Allegheny 7pm 2- North Allegheny (1-0)- @ (1) Central Catholic 7pm 3- Seneca Valley (1-0)- Norwin 7:30pm 4- Baldwin (1-0)- Game vs Canon Mac PPD 5- Canon Mac (1-0)- @ (3) Elizabeth Forward 7pm AAAAA: 1- Pine Richland (2-0)- Game vs Gateway Cancelled 2- Gateway (2-0)- Game vs […]
Avella upsets West Greene 21-20 on the road to improve to 3-0 for the first since 2013 @carter_newcome
September 25, 2020 | Nate Grella
By Carter Newcome A late touchdown by West Greene pulled the Pioneers to within 1 point of Avella with just 5 minutes remaining in the 4th quarter. However, the Eagles defense answered when it needed it the most. They would recover the ensuing onside kick and killed the clock to improve to what most would […]
Yes, there will be state playoffs. PIAA released brackets yesterday, now for the scramble!
September 24, 2020 | Billy Splain
On Wednesday, the PIAA voted on then released their state playoff brackets for football. There were two choices, one would have ended football the weekend before Thanksgiving, but the board voted on the second option with places the titles games on Friday and Saturday following Thanksgiving. The games will still be played at Hersheypark Stadium […]
Protime Predictions by Phil
September 24, 2020 | Phil Myers
Protime has seen a lot of games over his career. Some were great games some were not so great games. As a kid, Protime was always involved in great games. The local sandlot games were a thing to behold and they could last hours. The roster constantly changed as more kids showed up and as […]
2020 Player Profile: Messiah Johnson – Liberty @MessiahJohnson2 @CoachTrubyLHS
September 24, 2020 | Ashley Hacker
Messiah Johnson Liberty High School Class of 2021 RT/DE Jersey #61 Other sports: Basketball & Track and field Twitter: @MessiahJohnson2 s://www.hudl.com/video/3/10158530/5db7060cc11a580ca8406c40 _________________________________________________________________________________ Why do you play football? This is the sport I love. I didn’t know it until 7th grade, but that first time putting on a uniform at Northeast Middle School I […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast LIVE: Week 3 Preview
September 23, 2020 | Nate Grella
Check out the LIVE PREMIERE of the BackyardPAFootball Podcast’s Week 3 Preview at 8 PM! Follow this LINK to the Video or Press Play below! The Podcast will be available for replay LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!
PFN Week 3 Rankings are in!
September 23, 2020 | Billy Splain
This weeks rankings reflect those who are scheduled to play “full” schedules. As teams come back, we’ll adjust accordingly Week 3 CLASS 6A prev rkg 1 Pittsburgh C.C. (7) 2-0 2 2 Central Dauphin (3) 0-0 3 3 North Penn (1) 0-0 5 4 Delaware Valley (2) 0-0 6 5 North Allegheny (7) 1-0 7 […]
WCSD Approves Sheffield Football Co-Op With Warren For Remainder Of 2020 Season, Pending PIAA Approval
September 23, 2020 | Andy Close
WARREN, Pa. – The Warren County School District Board of Directors, in a special meeting on Wednesday, approved the Termination of Cooperative Sports Agreement for football between Sheffield Area Middle/High School and Abraxas, as presented for the 2020 season. This was contingent upon the PIAA approving the separate modification of the Cooperative Agreement […]
Wildcats Fall To Raiders In D9 League Matchup
September 23, 2020 | David McClaine
CLARION SPORTS ZONE Wildcats Fall To Raiders In D9 League Matchup (Posted 09/–/20) The Central Clarion Wildcats fell to the Brookville Raiders in a District Nine League – Large School matchup 49-30, C-L’s Homecoming Game, on Friday (September 18th) at Clarion-Limestone Stadium. The first half saw both teams putting lots of points on the board. […]
Red Tornado’s make turnover count in Tuesday night win over Williams Valley @GOBIGRED19 @WV_Vikings
September 23, 2020 | Billy Splain
It was a rare but not unheard of Tuesday night football in Mount Carmel. Four times previously, the Red Tornadoes have played Tuesday night games at the Silver Bowl, and on this Tuesday the Red Tornadoes use three turnovers to their advantage to keep ahead and eventually pull away from Williams Valley with a […]
Week Two Power Rankings for Heritage, WPAC & LHAC
September 22, 2020 | Greg Ricupero
Power Ratings 1.Homer Center(2-0) The Wildcats appear to be the team to beat. The offense is averaging 50 points a game. 2.Marion Center(2-0) The Stingers face Homer Center this week and have to be concerned by their defense. Marion Center is allowing 27.5 points a game. 3.Northern Cambria(2-0) The Colts will finally play a team […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Week 2 Review: Bucs Playoff Bound? Avella Red Hot?
September 22, 2020 | Nate Grella
LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE or Click Play Below Nathan and Jeremiah review the weekends games including reckless speculation on Chartiers Houston’s playoff opportunity, and if Avella can use their momentum to take down West Greene LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!
2020 Keystone Club: The @LaunchPadKickT Special Teams Leaders! Week 2 Sept 17-21
September 22, 2020 | Billy Splain
https://launchpadkickofftee.com/ 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 Performances […]
2020 Keystone Club: DEFENSIVE LEADERS! Week 2 Sept 17-21
September 22, 2020 | 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 […]
2020 Keystone Club: OFFENSIVE LEADERS! Week 2 Sept 17-21
September 22, 2020 | 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 700 Greensburg […]
Windber’s Willis , Single-Wing Keeps Hawks at Bay 42-25 @WindberFootball
September 21, 2020 | Brian Ptashinski
HANOVER TWP- Windber’s Aaron Willis is determined to make the most of his senior year. Denied a transfer from Johnstown last year, he was forced to sit out his junior year. That decision may not bode to well for the Ramblers opponents going forward. Saturday afternoon at Gayewski Memorial Stadium, Hanover Area was introduced to […]
Pottsville cruises to Sunday win over neighboring Minersville @MinersFB @PAHSathletics
September 20, 2020 | Billy Splain
The last time Pottsville in Minersville met on the gridiron 1933. Looking at today’s outcome I’m guessing Minersville would like to be just as many years until they meet again. Because of Covid 19, two teams who are drastically different in size had to meet. Neighbors and friends, players on both teams we’re forced to […]
Marion Center holds second quarter lead to win over Purchase Line
September 20, 2020 | Avery Falisec
The Purchase Line Red Dragons prepare to take the field for their home opener against the Marion Center Stingers (above). The perfect Friday night football weather only added to the nail-biting game between the Marion Center Stingers and the Purchase Line Red Dragons. With a final score or 28-20, the win going to the Stingers, […]
Northwestern dominates Saegertown @NWSD_FOOTBALL @PantherPressSHS
September 20, 2020 | Shane Lux
After a hard-fought overtime win over Maplewood last week. Northwestern had no problem Saturday night against Saegertown, routing the Panthers 51-0. “It’s nice to be able to get out and play the game,” said Northwestern head coach Mark Brooks. “That’s what we’ve wanted since summer with all the Covid-19 junk. Any game Friday or Saturday […]
Olympians upend Blue Mountain
September 19, 2020 | Brian O'Donnell
Coming off of a dominating defensive effort in week 1, Jim Thorpe traveled to Blue Mountain to take on the Eagles coming off of an impressive victory of their own. After back and forth defensive stops to open the game, Thorpe Quarterback Davier Calcano kicked off the scoring for the night. The senior […]
BEA routes Huntingdon
September 19, 2020 | Chad States
On a beautiful Friday night, BEA racked up 466 yards of total offense behind Junior QB Garrett Burns and cruised to a big 46-8 victory last night in Wingate. Huntingdon got on the board first as Sr Darin Harman, intercepted a Burns pass at the 8 yard line and raced 92 yards to the end […]
Scrimmage Report – Mechanicsburg at Carlisle @GoMechanicsburg @CAHerd_FB
September 19, 2020 | Patrick Grill
They say the dress rehearsal is always worse than opening night. Mechanicsburg sure hopes so, as they were unable to get their offense going against the Thundering Herd in an early morning scrimmage at Ken Millen Stadium in Carlisle. Mechanicsburg managed only 47 yards rushing and 130 yards passing in the game. 52 yards […]
