PA Football News Archives
September 2020
Ligonier Valley Rallies From Early 1st Quarter Deficit to Win First WPIAL Game in Over 50 years 35-19 @carter_newcome
September 19, 2020 | Nate Grella
By Carter Newcome The Frazier Commodores were thought to be big favorites coming into Friday night’s matchup with the newest member of the WPIAL the Ligonier Valley Rams. They looked forward to be the second team to give a not so warm welcome back into the WPIAL, after Apollo Ridge had the honors the week […]
Tigers Trump Panthers
September 19, 2020 | Dave Fegley
Roth Moves Up Career Wins List Southern Columbia’s Jim Roth enters his fifth decade as the head coach of the PIAA’s most accomplished program of all-time. After winning 10 state championships, 27 District IV titles, and High School Football America National Championships the past two years, this year is is unique in multiple ways. Last […]
Panthers top Hornets 17-14 on Senior Night.
September 19, 2020 | Billy Splain
The North Penn-Mansfield Panthers scored 17 unanswered points to regain the Morton F. Jones Trophy and hand the Hornets their first loss of the season on Friday, September 18. The last time the two cross-town rivals met, in the first round of the 2019 District IV Class AA playoffs, the Panthers came home with a 17-14 win […]
BEA Rolls to 46-8 win over Huntingdon: Photo Gallery @BEA1stand10Club @CoachJNagle @BearcatFootbal2
September 19, 2020 | Billy Splain
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Montoursville puts up 50 points in 55-3 win over Central Columbia
September 19, 2020 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/
ALMEDIA–As the offensive linemen surged forward, Montoursville fullback CJ Signor spotted a blitzing linebacker. Signor sprinted ahead, delivered a punishing block and Rocco Pulizzi followed through the gaping hole, going 39 yards untouched while scoring the second-half’s first touchdown. The sequence featured some power, some intensity, some physicality and some speed. In a game […]
Apollo Ridge pulls away from Freeport for second win of the season @ApolloRidgeFB @FASD_Athletics
September 19, 2020 | PFN Staff
Alex Fydryszewski The football season has begun to take swing in Butler county and Friday night saw a competitive first half between Apollo Ridge and Freeport, before AR took control of the contest in the 3rd quarter, pulling away for a 48-14 road Victory. The first quarter brought fireworks early as Freeport came out with a halfback […]
Samuel Brown carries Lasalle to 35-27 win over Manheim Township @LaSalle_Sports @MTFootball18
September 19, 2020 | Billy Splain
Sam Brown flanked by to linemen Pic Kathy Leister Samuel Brown’s college offer sheet is impressive, but so is his game. The talented junior rushed for 165 yards and three scores and padded his stats with 2 catches for 30 yards and a game busting td catch. “They’ve certainly got some talent over there, and […]
Notre Dame-Green Pond Flexes Their Muscles in a Dominating Performance. @NDGP_FOOTBALL @MuhlsAthletics
September 19, 2020 | Brian Ptashinski
BETHLEHEM TWP- The Crusaders of Notre Dame-Green Pond scored early and often on their way to a 59-20 victory over Muhlenberg, out of District 3 Friday night, before a decent size crowd all things considered. Johnny Febbo opened the scoring for Notre Dame, as he picked off a Muhls pass and returned it 21 yards […]
Union/A-C Valley drops Keystone @UHSACV_Football @KeystoneFootba2
September 19, 2020 | PFN Staff
Special contribution d9and10sports.com Chris Rosetti KNOX, Pa. – Caiden Rainey’s 10-yard touchdown run capped a 63-yard drive to open the second half for Union/A-C Valley and the Falcon Knights did the rest in a 14-7 win over rival Keystone Friday night in Knox. Rainey had the big plays of the drive including an 18-yard catch and […]
Belle Vernon cruises to easy win
September 19, 2020 | Andrew Schaffer
Belle Vernon set the tone of the game early on in their 45-0 victory against West Mifflin. They scored on 3 of their first 4 possessions. A big return on the opening kick setup the first score of the game. Dane Anden returned the kick down to the West Mifflin 13 yard line. 2 plays […]
Carbon Copy: Wildcats Duplicate Week 1 Performance with Crushing 54-14 Win Over Wolves
September 19, 2020 | Luke Rainey
Derived from the Moscow Rules, the adage claims, “Once is chance, twice is coincidence, third time is a pattern.” The Homer-Center Wildcats have arrived at the ‘coincidence’ stage after dominating the West Shamokin Wolves in almost identical fashion as their season-opening victory against the Lions in Week 1. As true against the Lions, the Wildcats’ […]
ELCO Defeats Ephrata 28-27 in L-L League Opener
September 19, 2020 | Patrick Grill
The Eastern Lebanon County Raiders traveled to Ephrata on Friday night beating the Mountaineers 28-27 in the Lancaster-Lebanon League season opener for both team. While both teams capitalized on opportunities, ELCO dominated the run game, out-rushing Ephrata 309 yards to 149. Jake Williams led the way for the Raiders with 135 yards and a pair […]
Second half surge lifts Wilmington over Farrell @farrellfootball @Hounds4L @smcconahy44
September 19, 2020 | Shane Lux
Wilmington used a 21-0 second half to down Farrell 41-20 Friday night Lou Falconi Stadium. “This speaks to the resiliency of the boys,” said Wilmington head coach Brandon Phillian. “We talk about handling and concurring adversity. Farrell is a great football, and we respect that program. Our kids responded at halftime when things weren’t going […]
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. […]
