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October 2022
Miners Win Thriller Against Hurricanes as Season Winds Down
October 22, 2022 | Karlee Feger
The Minersville Battlin’ Miners squeaked out a win against the Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes. Multiple Miners contributed in scoring as this game came down to the wire. Schuylkill Haven was set to receive the opening kickoff as Week 9 action was ready to ensue. Connor Goehring of the Hurricanes ran the kickoff 77 yards and put […]
Trimble Tomcats roll to win over the South Gallia Rebels 56-14
October 22, 2022 | contributor
(I am using the rosters given to me by the South Gallia staff in the press box) Last night I made my first-ever trip down to Crown City Ohio to see South Gallia host the Trimble Tomcats. The Rebels came in with a 4-5 record, on a four-game losing streak but had already clinched a […]
Upper Dublin Captures Share of League Title with 34-3 Rout of Souderton
October 22, 2022 | Michael Pietrangelo
Fort Washington- Upper Dublin (9-0) (5-0) was tasked with stopping Souderton’s (7-2) (4-1) potent offensive attack which heading into Friday night was averaging almost 30 points per game. Last night they did more than just stop it, they bottled em’ up. The Cardinals held the Indians to 82 total yards of offense, 65 rushing & […]
Jersey Shore defeats Canton on the road
October 22, 2022 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/
Jersey Shore came across a very tough opponent Friday night as they took down Canton Warriors, 23-0. The game was a close one throughout with both teams essentially pushing the ball down field in the run game. The scoring came out early by Jersey Shore, running their usual face pace offense ready at the line […]
Loyalsock holds off Troy in thriller 36-35
October 22, 2022 | Garrett Carr
Loyalsock had just taken a big right uppercut right to the jaw. One play after they appeared to have iced the game for good after a fumble by Troy on a squib kick that was recovered by the Lancers, Troy’s defense forced a fumble and Clayton Smith picked it up and ran it 50 yards […]
Shawn Reick Carries Keystone Oaks to 35-21 Upset Win Over Washington with 4 TD Performance
October 22, 2022 | Nate Grella
Shawn Reick scampers to four touchdowns in Keystone Oaks’ statement win over Wash High. Last weekend, Keystone Oaks won on a controversial last second touchdown to jump McGuffey in the WPIAL 2A Century standings. The Golden Eagles we’re eager to move up again, welcoming in defending conference champions, the Washington Prexies. The Eagles offense started […]
Coatesville & Cheltenham records change upon discovery of ineligible players
October 22, 2022 | Billy Splain
Due to a self-reported case of an ineligible player the week of the WC Rustin game, Cville is forced to take a forfeit for that game and is now 7-1 in the District 1 standings. Rustin’s record is changed from 6-2 to 7-1. The same situation occurred with the Cheltenham program. It was discovered that […]
Central Valley uses strong first half to beat West Allegheny
October 22, 2022 | Andrew Schaffer
So far this season Central Valley has been dominant on offense and defense. Tonight was no different in their 55-7 blowout win over West Allegheny. “Our guys were pretty locked in” said Coach Lyons. West Allegheny got the ball to start the game but went three and out. Central Valley started their first drive of […]
Crestwood runs all over Berwick in big win
October 22, 2022 | Mason Eddinger
#11 Cole Kakalecik makes diving INT on the pass from Matthew Lonczynski The Crestwood Comets have a straightforward path to win the District 2 4A regular season championship. Beat the Bulldogs at Crispin Field, then close it out against North Pocono at home. They got […]
Central Clarion Scores Twenty-Eight in Second Quarter to Knockout St. Marys
October 22, 2022 | Phil Myers
It was a chilly night at Dutch Country Stadium in St. Marys, but things really warmed up in the second quarter for the visiting Central Clarion Wildcats, whose 48-27 triumph kept their undefeated season intact at 9-0. The Wildcats scored 28 points, the last 14 of those in twelve seconds, to give themselves a little […]
Spataro’s big day leads Lakeland past Western Wayne 35-28
October 22, 2022 | PFN Staff
Heading into the fourth quarter with a one-point lead the Chiefs knew they would need a big play if they wanted to stay undefeated. The Chiefs got that big play from senior quarterback Dominico Spataro who took it in from 22 yards out on fourth down to help lead the Chiefs to a 35-28 win. […]
Hazleton Area pulls away in second half in victory over Williamsport
October 22, 2022 | John Kotsko
With Williamsport tying the game just before halftime, it looked like the Millionaires had all the momentum going into the second half. Hazleton Area got the ball to start the second half and on the first play of the second half, Connor Kundrat brought the momentum back to the home team and he also […]
Eagles Too Much For Wellsboro (Gallery included)
October 22, 2022 | Ed Weaver
Two quick first quarter scores by Bald Eagle Area set the tone in a 35-7 rout of the Wellsboro Varsity Football team on Friday, October 21.
Blue Eagles Continue to Soar With Convincing Win Over Zephyrs.
October 22, 2022 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Nazareth Keeps Pace In District XI 6A Playoff Chase with Convincing Win Friday Night. WHITEHALL- The Nazareth Blue Eagles, coming off an emotional win over Emmaus a week ago 20-14 stepped on the turf at Zephyr Stadium to face a very good Whitehall squad, who also had an eye-opening win over Allentown Central Catholic a […]
Ridley Goes on the Road to Take Care of Marple Newtown
October 22, 2022 | Dylan Johnson
NEWTOWN SQUARE PA –For many seniors and their parents, it has begun to sink in that this regular season is coming to a close. After a solid start to the season that was stopped in its tracks, the Marple Newtown Tigers looked to put together a winning streak again. Dressed in their whites, the Ridley […]
Furmanek’s monster game lead State High to comeback win (Gallery Included)
October 22, 2022 | Billy Splain
Finn Furmanek had him a game tonight. Standing at his own 11 yard line, Furmanek saw a hole in the middle, ran through it and to his surprise he saw nobody in front of him. 89 yards later he was “just so tired, I couldn’t believe it. I just kept running, I just wanted to […]
Mahanoy Area goes aerial on the Green Wave on Senior Night, win 34 to 0 ! Video and Photos
October 22, 2022 | Daniel Reed
Mahanoy Area goes aerial on the Green Wave on Senior Night, win 34 to 0 ! On this cool, beautiful fall evening in Mahanoy City, the Golden Bears opened up an aerial assault on the Green Wave to balance out the running attack, something I for one, was not prepared for. Usually Mahanoy Area pounds […]
Armstrong outguns Highlands
October 22, 2022 | Shane Lux
Natrona Heights: Cadin Olsen threw for 436 yards and five touchdowns as Armstrong won their seventh consecutive game 56-35 over previously unbeaten Highlands Friday night. Cadin Olsen completed 17-of-21 passes for 436 yards and five touchdowns. “I’m kind of speechless,” said Armstrong head coach Frank Fabian. “I’m with Cadin every day, and when you think you’ve […]
High School Football more than just a game!
October 22, 2022 | Greg Ricupero
Many kids have a passion for high school sports. Now imagine a 15 year old boy with this passion. All he wants to do is play high school football with his classmates and friends. He’s a good athlete at a big school. He’s starting his high school football career when a pandemic hits the world. […]
Bison stomp Lions!
October 22, 2022 | Greg Ricupero
Mid Penn Commonwealth Game Altoona Lions(5-3) at Carlisle Thundering Herd(4-4) The Carlisle Thundering Herd took one step closer to securing a playoff spot with a 24-14 victory over the visiting Altoona Lions. It however did not start out well for the Bison on Homecoming/ Senior Day. The Lions went 77 yards on their opening drive […]
Plymouth Whitemarsh storms over Wissahickon 56-6 on senior night
October 21, 2022 | Noah Stomsky
Run, Pass, Trick Plays, Read Options, it did not matter. Plymouth Whitemarsh had one thing on their mind today, Win. With a run-heavy offense with a few passes now and then, PW kept Wissahickon on their toes the entire game. After a 54-7 win in the harsh rain last year, PW proved that the rain […]
Garden Spot dominates Elizabethtown in a 66-21 statement win
October 21, 2022 | Pat Weider
Head Coach Matt Zamperini talks to his team after a 66-21 victory over Elizabethtown Garden Spot came out on top Friday night and dominated Elizabethtown all night for a 66-21 victory. Garden Spot improved to 7-2 on the year, […]
Whetstone Braves scalp the Centennial Stars 31-14
October 21, 2022 | contributor
Last night I made the thirty-minute drive North to Centennial Stars battle the Whetstone Braves. Both teams entered this one with identical 2-6 records. The Stars with only four seniors on the rosters, with only three of them dressing. The Braves had thirteen seniors on their roster which seemed to be a difference-maker last night. […]
WPIAL Zone Presents: AJ’s Elite Eight Week 8 by @AJWPIAL
October 21, 2022 | Andrew Schaffer
AAAAAA: 1- North Allegheny (7-1)- (8) Penn Trafford 7:30pm 2- Seneca Valley (6-2)- (4) Central Catholic 7pm 3- Mt. Lebanon (3-5)- Baldwin 7pm 4- Central Catholic (4-4)- @ (2) Seneca Valley 7pm 5- Canon Mac (4-4)- (6) Peters Township 7pm AAAAA: 1- Bethel Park (7-1)- @ South Fayette 7pm 2- Pine Richland (5-3)- Woodland Hills […]
Schuylkill-Colonial Review, Preview and Predictions for Week-9 !
October 21, 2022 | Daniel Reed
WEEK-8 REVIEW: Week-8 saw a couple upsets if you will with Blue Mountain losing to Saucon Valley 24 to 21, and Bangor taking down Northwestern Lehigh 27 to 21. One game that was somewhat of a surprise, not because of who won or lost but the score, I feel many believed never thought there would […]
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