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October 2022
Cedar Cliff wins their way into the playoffs!
October 28, 2022 | Bill and Jen Wintermyer
Cedar Cliff was 6-3 going into tonight’s must win game with Milton Hershey. Both teams played hard in the first quarter, but with 1:10 left on the clock, Cedar Cliff scored from a 7-yard rushing touchdown. With 8:08 on the clock in the second quarter, Milton Hershey’s defense held the Colts to a field goal, […]
Penns Valley vs. Bellwood-Antis 2022
October 28, 2022 | Jason Confer
Penns Valley hasn’t played Bellwood-Antis in the regular season in many years. The return to play wasn’t kind to Bellwood as the Rams were all over the Blue Devils for a 42-0 win securing 2 home field playoff games. Ty Watson scored first on a one yard run in the first quarter, then a turnover […]
Butler wins court case, judge order allows for D10 playoffs for Golden Tornados.
October 28, 2022 | Billy Splain
File photo 2021 First reported by the Butler Eagle Butler football left the WPIAL for a District 10 schedule several years ago in hopes of improving by playing an easier schedule. In what has been an ongoing battle, the Butler Golden Tornados have found a victory. Back in March the WPIAL ruled that, because they […]
Protime Panel picks are in, not an easy task for the 15 games this week
October 28, 2022 | Billy Splain
Last weekend the panel enjoyed a banner week, picking correctly on nearly 75% of their guesses. This week wasn’t a “pick”nic. Expect several to eat their picks as there are many undefeated and one loss teams facing each other in week 10. Well, here’s who our panel thinks will win the big games:
Schuylkill-Colonial Week-10 Rivalry Special: *Battle of Lehigh* Northwestern Lehigh at Southern Lehigh Preview !
October 28, 2022 | Daniel Reed
* * Northwestern Lehigh Tigers(7-2) at Southern Lehigh Spartans(8-1) Last Meeting: Tigers won 34 to 19(2021) Streak: Northwestern Lehigh has won the last 2 Series History: Southern Lehigh leads the series 16-15-0 dating back to 1970, going 7-4 the last 11 years. Key Player(s) to Watch in this Game: Northwestern Lehigh – Cade Christopher(Jr.)-(QB/CB), Dalton […]
WPIAL Zone Presents: AJ’s Elite Eight Week 9 by @AJWPIAL
October 28, 2022 | Andrew Schaffer
AAAAAA: 1- North Allegheny (8-1)- (3) Seneca Valley 7:30pm 2- Central Catholic (5-4)- (5) Gateway 7pm 3- Seneca Valley (6-3)- @ (1) North Allegheny 7:30pm 4- Canon Mac (5-4)- @ (5) Mt. Lebanon 7pm 5- Mt. Lebanon (5-4)- (4) Canon Mac 7pm AAAAA: 1- Bethel Park (8-1)- (6) Peters Township 7pm 2- Pine Richland […]
Schuylkill-Colonial Week-10 Rivalry Special: *Battle for the 209 Trophy* Jim Thorpe at Lehighton !
October 28, 2022 | Daniel Reed
*BATTLE FOR THE ROUTE 209 TROPHY* Jim Thorpe Olympians(3-6) at Lehighton Indians(2-7) Last Meeting: Olympians won 28 to 6(2021) Streak: Jim Thorpe has won the last 4 Series History: Lehighton leads the series 19-11-0 dating back to 1955, including 1 playoff win over JT in 2017. Key Player(s) to Watch in this Game: Jim Thorpe […]
Schuylkill-Colonial Week-10 Rivalry Special: * Battle of the Valley’s * Williams Valley at Tri-Valley Preview
October 28, 2022 | Daniel Reed
PFNDan570FB’S *Game of the Week* Williams Valley Vikings(7-2) at Tri-Valley Bulldogs(9-0) Last Meetings: Bulldogs won 17 to 0(2021 Regular Season), Vikings won 28 to 13(2021 District XI Playoffs) Streak: Vikings have won 1 Series History: Williams Valley leads series 33-30-3(4-5-0 in playoffs) dating back to 1965 Key Player(s) to Watch in this Game: Williams Valley […]
Sto-Rox Spoils Seton’s Senior Night 57-14
October 28, 2022 | Nate Grella
It was Senior Night for the Seton LaSalle Rebels, but the celebration would end after the opening whistle. Sto-Rox flew to a 57-14 routing over the Rebels at Dormont Stadium. The Vikings opening drive stalled at midfield. After that, the Vikings couldn’t be kept out of the endzone on any drive until halftime. Seven drives, […]
Nanticoke runs over Hanover Area to win the Sans Souci Struggle
October 28, 2022 | John Kotsko
Also Written By: Brian Ptashinski For the Nanticoke Trojans, it was about getting a win in their final home game of the season on Senior Night and taking back the Sans Souci Struggle Trophy. The Trojans used 10 different ball carriers and the defense was impressive en route to a 63-7 victory over the Hanover […]
Schuylkill-Colonial Week-10 Rivalry Special: *@PFNDan570FB Game of the Week * Pottsville Area at North Schuylkill Preview
October 27, 2022 | Daniel Reed
@PFNDan570FB *Game of the Week* Pottsville Area Crimson Tide(4-5) at North Schuylkill Spartans(7-2) Last Meeting: Crimson Tide won 20 to 12 in OVERTIME(2021) Streak: Pottsville Area has won 1 Series History: Pottsville Area leads the series 21-9-0 dating back to 1970. Key Player(s) to Watch in this Game: Pottsville Area – Tejay Allen(Sr.)-(QB/FS), Joey Palko(Sr.)-(TE/DE), […]
Protime Predictions – Halloween Pumpkin Edition
October 27, 2022 | Phil Myers
This weekend is Halloween and the Protimes have carved out a couple of pumpkins to set on the front porch at night. Each pumpkin has a little candle inside giving the little jack-o-lanterns a majestic glow. Protime and Mrs. Protime then settle in for the night to read, play games, or watch an old classic […]
Kotsko’s View of the Wyoming Valley Conference: Where Has The Time Gone?
October 27, 2022 | John Kotsko
Man, Week 10 already? It feels like yesterday that I was working on the Conference preview and getting myself ready for Week 1. With Week 10 comes the end of the season for some teams and for some, the season will extend into the postseason. It’s one of more interesting times of the season. The […]
Mayhem’s Game of the Week (Week 10)
October 27, 2022 | Michael Pietrangelo
I want to thank Mike Apice for allowing me to use his action shot of Stephen & Kim Supko for the use of her action shot of Luke. Please click on their names to see more of their awesome work. I personally think Photos are the greatest gifts especially with the holidays quickly approaching. […]
PFN & @TheFundingZone Present: The STATE of PA Football! Live from Magerks in Horsham!
October 27, 2022 | Billy Splain
This is a BIG one! It’s the final week of the regular season! Come to Magerk’s in Horsham this Wednesday from 6-9pm & meet the PFN SEPA staff! Billy is bringing in some heavy hitters! Mike “Mayhem” Pietrangelo, Willie “Ump” McGonigle, Mike “numbers” Cabry and a possible sighting by Salvatore Monella! We’re bringing in the […]
Hollywood’s Cutting Room Floor- Regular Season Finale in the EPC
October 26, 2022 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Nine of the Eighteen Teams in the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Have Clinched a Playoff Berth. Seems like the 2022 high school football season just begun and poof, just like that it’s over, at least for the regular season come Saturday. We still have jockeying of District XI playoff positions in the 6A classification with six […]
Schuylkill-Colonial Week-10 Rivalry Special: * Backyard Brawl * Schuylkill Haven at Blue Mountain Preview
October 26, 2022 | Daniel Reed
2022 Backyard Brawl Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes(2-7) at Blue Mountain Eagles(5-4) Last Meeting: Eagles won 42 to 0(2021) Streak: Blue Mountain has won the last 3 Series History: Blue Mountain leads series 38-30-4(dating back to 1933) according to our files. Key Player(s) to Watch in this Game: Schuylkill Haven – Brayden Fasnacht(So.)-(QB/CB), Aiden Myers(Jr.)-(RB/OLB), Niko Carestia(Fr.)-(RB), […]
Around District 11: The Travels of Guy & Pam Week Nine: Back on the PSAC Trail
October 26, 2022 | Billy Splain
Around District 11: The Travels of Guy & Pam Week Nine: Back on the PSAC Trail 2022.11. Pam and Guy were able to hit four football games plus a couple of other college sporting events this week. Allentown Central Catholic has been our biggest thorn with their JV team, but their varsity gave us […]
2022 Keystone Club: The Special Team Leaders! Week 9: Oct 20-22
October 25, 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 […]
2022 Keystone Club: The Defensive Leaders! Week 9: Oct 20-22
October 25, 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 9: Oct 20-22
October 25, 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 […]
The 2022 Pennsylvania Football News Rankings remained steady in week 9
October 25, 2022 | Billy Splain
The PFN Rankings are compiled by our expert panel every Sunday eve throughout the season. It’s not going to last long, we’re getting to the meat of the 2022 season, playoff time! This week the panel was pretty darned close again! In 6A the only drop from the top 10 was Downingtown East who lost […]
District Nine Review and Standings – Week 9
October 25, 2022 | Phil Myers
Port Allegany came from behind in the 4th quarter to defeat Keystone 20-10 last Friday to keep pace with Redbank at 8-1. RBV desperately hung on to win their game with Brockway 34-28 after leading at one time 34-14. The difference ended up being a pick six by Aiden Ortz of the opportunistic Bulldog defense. […]
Backyard Football News Podcast- Week 8 Review, Week 9 Preview: OLCH SHARGERS
October 25, 2022 | Nate Grella
Nathan and Jeremiah welcome back Ethan Spozarski to the podcast to break down the “penultimate” week of high school football. Topics include a full recap of Mapletown’s Tri-County South Title, what happened to Wash High in the Keystone Oaks game, and full previews for all of the casket matches in week 9! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! […]
Saint Marys will forfeit to Tyrone in Week 9
October 24, 2022 | Brian Ingalls
Saint Marys will be forfeiting to Tyrone in week 9. There was some miscommunication between the athletic directors at Saint Marys and Tyrone. After further discussions, St. Marys has agreed to award the forfeit win to Tyrone. With this forfeit, Tyrone will now finish ahead of Central in the D6 standings. Tyrone will now […]
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