PA Football News Archives
September 2020
Charleroi sputters as McGuffey comes away with a decisive victory-@athletics_sd @McGuffeyHS
September 19, 2020 | Peyton Trollinger
On Friday night, the McGuffey Highlanders made the trip down to Myron Pottios Stadium to take on the Charleroi Cougars in their first home game of the season. The Cougars were looking for a quick win after getting shut out against Frazier last week on the road and put there first tally in the “W” […]
Waynesburg Central shut out by the Prexies 55-0 @YaugerCaleb
September 19, 2020 | Nate Grella
By: Caleb Yauger The game was over by halftime. The Waynesburg Central Raiders struggled to keep up with the size and talent of the Washington Little Prexies on Friday night, and it all started from the opening kickoff. Waynesburg Central fumbled the opening kickoff, giving Washington the easy set up for its opening drive on […]
Lions over Huskies in a defensive struggle!
September 19, 2020 | Greg Ricupero
Friday September 18, 2020 Heritage Conference Week#2 United Lions @ Bishop Carroll Huskies When I’m picking what game I want to go to I usually look for a competitive game instead of a particular team. United and Bishop Carroll are both young teams and will likely have some growing pains this year. Both teams […]
Offensive stars lead Lions over Crushers
September 19, 2020 | Ryan Spring
FISHERTOWN – Welcome to the Logan Pfister and Matt Whysong show. That was the case on Friday night at Chestnut Ridge, as the Lions with those two playing the leading parts, rolled to a 37-13 victory over Bishop McCort in Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference action. Pfister and Whysong were undoubtedly the stars, with two long […]
Jeff Hoenstine leads Central over Bellefonte @CentralDragonFB @jeffhoenstine2
September 18, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
The Central Dragons and Bellefonte Red Raiders faced off Friday night with the Dragons coming out with a victory of 26-12. Leading the Dragons offense was Sophomore athlete Jeff Hoenstine, he finished with over 200 all-purpose yards and accounted for three touchdowns. To help Hoenstine the Dragons defense forced five turnovers in the game. Another […]
Young Quips Blank Bridgers 44-0
September 18, 2020 | Mark Ross
At one time the Aliquippa – Ambridge game was considered one of the best rivalry games in Western PA. But over the years the rivalry became very one sided after the late 80’s with the Quips mostly on the “W” side of the column. This Friday night proved no different. The 2020 Quips […]
Freedom pushes past Riverside 21-0 with late surge of fourth quarter touchdowns @FHSPress
September 18, 2020 | Luke Snavely
On Sept. 18, the Freedom Bulldogs looked to bounce back from their loss against New Brighton with a win against the Riverside Panthers. Last year, the game was intense and down to the wire. Riverside decided to try to go for two points after a touchdown to win the game. However, they didn’t convert, and […]
Will Spochart explodes for 281 Rushing yards and 5TDs as Berlin rolls over Township in 49-0 Win.
September 18, 2020 | Alex Bruck
The Berlin Mountaineers traveled to Conemaugh township to take on the Indians in a week 2 matchup! Berlin started off the game with a heavy dose of run offense! Will spochart started his monster night with a early Touchdown in the 1st. Later on in the first Quarter Will ran a quarterback draw and […]
WPIAL Zone Presents: AJ’s Elite Eight Week 2
September 18, 2020 | Andrew Schaffer
AAAAAA: 1- Central Catholic (1-0)- @ Norwin 7pm 2- North Allegheny (1-0)- Game vs Baldwin postponed 3- Mt. Lebanon (0-0)- @ Canon Mac 7pm 4- Seneca Valley (0-0)- @ Hempfield 7pm 5- Baldwin (1-0)- Game vs North Allegheny postponed AAAAA: 1- Pine Richland (1-0)- @ (4) Upper St. Clair 7pm 2- Gateway (1-0)- Bethel […]
WPIAL PREVIEW: Steve Richey Previews the week 2 conference matchups
September 18, 2020 | Billy Splain
6A Quad County Conference: Baldwin Highlanders (0-0, 1-0) at North Allegheny Tigers (0-0, 1-0): This game was supposed to be a matchup between two teams that had their section openers postponed due to covid-19, however Baldwin has to postpone with covid-19 concerns. Baldwin was able to pick a game up as they traveled to Hollidaysburg […]
Neshannock ginds out win over Mohawk @MHSAthletics667 @NeshannockF @Nesh_Sports @coachmo76
September 18, 2020 | Shane Lux
Kurt Sommerfeld celebrates the game’s final touchdown. Photo by Sykotyk. Neshannock piled up 227 rushing yards and pulled away for a 37-22 win over Mohawk Thursday night in New Castle. “It was great to get back into the win column,” said Neshannock head coach Fred Mozzocio. “We still have a lot of work to do. […]
PFN Rankings for “week 1” Sept 16, are in!
September 17, 2020 | Billy Splain
Side note: The rankings include teams that are currently not scheduled to play. We are hoping those who are not playing will come back. If, as the season progresses, those teams do not come back we will adjust accordingly. CLASS 6A prev rkg 1 St. Joseph’s Prep (12) 0-0 1 2 Pittsburgh C.C. (7) 1-0 […]
2020 Team Preview: The Allentown Central Catholic Vikings @ACCHSVikings @ACCHS_Athletics @acchs_football @Coach_McGorry
September 17, 2020 | Billy Splain
Allentown Central Catholic Vikings Head Coach Tim McGorry Assistant Coaches * Jim Morgan: Associate Head Coach Geoff Laird: Defensive Coordinator/LB John Toman: Offensive Coordinator/QB Paul Hagadus: Offensive Line Matt Kosciolek: Co-DC/DB Scott Horoshko: Special Teams Coordinator/OLB Mike Cerimele: Strength and Conditioning/RB Jalen Scipio: WR Angelo Lucci: TE Jamie Pagliaro: DL Curtis Reigle: LB Joesph Cassidy: Asst […]
Protime Predictions by Phil
September 17, 2020 | Phil Myers
Well, ever since Protime was a little tyke he loved football, especially high school football. He would get all dressed up with his favorite helmet and grab the pigskin he slept with during football season, the one that had seen its better day, and then outside he’d go to play the scheduled imaginary game. It […]
2020 Team Preview: The Wilson Bulldogs @WilsonBulldogs
September 17, 2020 | Billy Splain
Wilson Bulldogs Head Coach Doug Dahms Assistant Coaches Jeremy PAlm, Ernie Wolber, Matt Bender, Jake Peterson, Brandon Dahms, Erik Baumener, Jami Sands, Mark Steinmeyer, Chase Godrey, Ryan Wolber, Brett Gibble 2019 Season Record 10-2 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-18 vs. Governor Mifflin (0-0) John Gurski Stadium 7:00 pm 09-25 @ Manheim Township (0-0) * 7:00 pm 10-02 […]
2020 Team Preview: The Lebanon Cedars @CedarsFootball @isaiah_QBcedars
September 16, 2020 | Billy Splain
Lebanon Cedars 2019 Season Record 7-4 Head Coach Frank Isenberg Assistant Coaches Karl Liedtka, Jeff Stellar, Greg Herr, Bani Gbadyu, Jason Capello 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-18 @ Northern Lebanon (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-25 vs. Lampeter-Strasburg (0-0) 7:00 pm 10-02 @ Ephrata (0-0) 7:00 pm 10-09 vs. Garden Spot (0-0) 7:00 pm 10-16 @ Lancaster Catholic (0-0) 7:00 pm 10-23 vs. Donegal (0-0) 7:00 pm […]
2020 Player Profile: Rondell Mcneil – Liberty @RondellMcneil11 @CoachTrubyLHS
September 16, 2020 | Ashley Hacker
Rondell Mcneil Liberty High School Class of 2021 WR/TE/LB Jersey #85 Ht: 6’1 Wt: 215 Other sports: Basketball Twitter: @RondellMcneil http://www.hudl.com/profile/10757329 _________________________________________________________________________________ Why do you play football? I just love the game. Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? Definitely, Odell Beckham Jr., He plays my wide receiver position and is […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast LIVE: Week 2 Preview! 7:20 PM EST 9/15
September 15, 2020 | Nate Grella
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JT Olympians special teams key to win over Marian Catholic
September 15, 2020 | Brian O'Donnell
The Jim Thorpe Olympians took on the Marian Colts in their season opener In Hometown on Friday night. Thorpe set the tone early on their way to a 43-0 win. After a 3 and out, Sal Capria got through untouched to block the Marian punt into the endzone for a safety. On the ensuing […]
Conversation with Coach – Bill Cherpak, Thomas Jefferson; Unmasked! @AthleticTj @TJHSJaguars
September 15, 2020 | Phil Myers
(Note: this interview was conducted in the spring of 2020) Before Bill Cherpak became the Athletic Director at Thomas Jefferson people were dying to meet him, but when they did, they simply wouldn’t say anything. That’s because Coach Cherpak was a successful mortician from 1991 to 2004. Most people probably do not know that about […]
Tyrone Puts its Gripp on Bellefonte
September 14, 2020 | Billy Splain
tyroneeagleeyenews.com Contribution By Dean Grassi, Senior Damon Gripp led the Eagles with two TDs and two INTs Photo: Lucia Isenberg Going into the first game of the season, even some of the Golden Eagle faithful had their doubts about Friday’s match up with Bellefonte. The Red Raiders were ranked fifth in the state, first […]
Central Clarion Wildcats Open Historic First Season With Win Over Over Punxsutawney
September 14, 2020 | David McClaine
CLARION SPORTS ZONE The Central Clarion Wildcats opened their inaugural season on Friday (September 11th), with a 42-6 win over Punxsutawney, at Clarion-Limestone Stadium . With this being the first game (and first home game) in Central Clarion history, the game was loaded with program firsts that these Wildcat players will remember for the rest […]
2020 Keystone Club: The @LaunchPadKickT Special Teams Leaders! Week 1 Sept 18-19
September 14, 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 1 Sept 18-19
September 14, 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 # […]
2020 Keystone Club: OFFENSIVE LEADERS! Week 1 Sept 18-19
September 14, 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 Team Yards […]
