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November 2021
Imhotep dominates Cathedral Prep to advance to PIAA 5A Semifinal @TepFootball @KeonWylie @PrepRamblers @kelldavis12
November 28, 2021 | Billy Splain
Tre McLeod led the way with nearly 300 yards and 3 tds on the ground It’s an old adage: “Defense wins championships.” Today at Alumni Field in Wingate the Imhotep defense effectively shut down the Rambler offense with Keon Wylie leading the way, constantly harrassing the Prep qb to the tune of 4 sacks. It […]
Penn-Trafford beats Moon in Instant Classic to win first WPIAL Championship (Gallery) @PTWarriors @PennBoosters @Benbladel30 @Moon_Football
November 28, 2021 | Andrew Schaffer
For the first time in Penn-Trafford history, they’re WPIAL Champions. It sure wasn’t an easy win but Penn-Trafford held onto win 24-21 in thrilling fashion over Moon. It was a game that featured a lot of twists and it came down to the final seconds. “It puts a stamp on all the hard work these […]
Warriors Score 20 Unanswered To Top Old Forge in OT
November 28, 2021 | PFN Staff
DANVILLE — Canton scored 20 unanswered points as they rallied past Old Forge, 20-14, in the PIAA, Class A football quarterfinals Saturday.
State College advances with win over Harrisburg
November 28, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
With three seconds to go in the game State College needed just a field goal to get a step closer to every high school football player’s dream, Hershey. Fortunately for the State College Little Lions, they have kicker Kajetan Kaszubowski. With three seconds left Kaszubowski nailed the game-winning 34-yard field goal to advance to the […]
Jones’s Three Scores Lift St. Joseph Prep to 6A State Semis @SJPrep_Football
November 27, 2021 | Willie McGonigle
SPRINGFIELD: After leading the St. Joseph Prep Hawks to a 6-2 record in the regular season St. Joseph Prep’s Sophomore Quarterback Samaj Jones had to sit out the Hawks previous three games due to an injury Jones was ready. In his absence the Hawks offense was under the direction of Sr. Dane Picariello. All Picariello […]
Aliquippa Dominates Belle Vernon to win 18th WPIAL Title 28-13 @NathanGrella @PaBackyard @quipfootball
November 27, 2021 | Nate Grella
For the first time ever, the Aliquippa Quips are 4A champions. Saturday evening, the Quips executed a dominant defensive performance to shut down two of the top backfield talents in western pennsylvania. For the second straight season. The Leopards season ends at the hands of Mike Warfield’s Quips. This season, it ended at Heinz. Heading […]
Jersey Shore downs Meadville, advances to semifinals @shoresports2 @MdvlFootball
November 27, 2021 | Shane Lux
Clarion – Jersey Shore exploded for 24 second-quarter points to secure a birth in the PIAA 4A semifinals next weekend with a 30-6 win over Meadville. “I give the Meadville players and coaches credit,” said Jersey Shore head coach Tom Gravish. “They’re a physical group, and we knew they were, so it did not surprise […]
Top ranked Central Valley routes #5 North Catholic
November 27, 2021 | Marcus Sic
Heinz Field: Central Valley’s Jayvin Thompson, with 4 interceptions, 2 Tds and 122 return yards, in the first half, was a one man wrecking ball, leading the Warriors of Central Valley to a 45-3 halftime lead as they coasted to a 52-15 victory over the North Catholic Trojans. The game started out looking like a […]
Neumann-Goretti blanks Danville 28 to 0 to advance to the PIAA Class 3A Semi-Final next week ! Photo Gallery Added @NGsaintsFB
November 27, 2021 | Daniel Reed
Neumann-Goretti blanks Danville 28 to 0 to advance to the PIAA Class 3A Semi-Final next week ! The Saints win their 13th game of the 2021 season, a first for the Neumann-Goretti program, said Saints Head Coach Albie Crosby after the game. The Saints came into the game winners of 10 straight, Danville had won […]
Bishop McDevitt Captures the District 3 4A Championship over Lampeter-Strasburg
November 27, 2021 | Carl Frederick
Bishop Mcdevitt Celebrates their first District title since 2018 On a cold windy night, Junior Marquese William’s 30 yard scamper would be the difference as the Bishop McDevitt Crusaders captured their first District Championship since 2018. “It feels great, at halftime we were mad, when adversity hit, somebody had to be the one” […]
Defense and Shreckengost Lead Redbank Valley to Comeback Victory Over Northern Bedford @RVBulldogs @NBPantherFBall
November 27, 2021 | Phil Myers
There couldn’t have been more drama on a snowy night in Clarion where the chilly winter-like air was a witness to a fantastic football game that had fans on the edge of their seats right up to the final few seconds. By the end of the PIAA single A quarter-final game, Redbank Valley was bruised […]
Serra Catholic beats Beaver Falls with dominating defensive performance @SerraCatholic @SerraCatholicFB @KAR120C6
November 27, 2021 | Andrew Schaffer
To say that Serra Catholic dominated on defense in this game would be an understatement. Serra Catholic forced 9 total turnovers in their 35-12 win over Beaver Falls. “They’re committed, they put that effort in and it shows” said Coach Regus. Beaver Falls did have a great start to the game returning the opening kickoff […]
Strath Haven defeats Rustin 34-33 in an instant classic for District 1 5A title
November 27, 2021 | Zak Wolf
3 yards. That was what separated Quarterback Sam Milligan and his Strath Haven team from glory. To say this championship game was dramatic would be an understatement. In a game where both teams threw gut punch after gut punch, it was time for Milligan to deliver the knockout blow for Strath Haven. With his team […]
Marauder’s come back to win PIAA District 6 Class 1A Title (Gallery) @BGMarauderFball
November 27, 2021 | Billy Splain
Cooper Rother scored the game winning td Bishop Guilfoyle are your 2021 PIAA District 6 Class 1A Champions after coming back from an 11 point deficit in the fourth quarter, winning on a snowy, blustery cold night at Mansion Park by the final score of 24-21. “We just faced so much adversity there. This might […]
In a Blurr, The Burrs Fell Behind Early and The Bulldogs Advance to State Semifinal. @AthleticsNlsd @WCPrepFootball
November 27, 2021 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Even on a cold, windy night, Bulldogs used passing game to vault over West Catholic to move on in the PIAA 2A playoffs. WHITEHALL TWP- On a night with the air temperature was 35 degrees and with the wind chill it felt like 15. Coach Joe Tout, decided to against convention and just pound the […]
Garnet Valley Captures District One Championship for First Time Since 2007 Over Coatesville @GVAthletics @GarnetValleyFB @Football_Cville
November 27, 2021 | Alec Eskin
Garnet Valley was looking to become the first team to go 14-0 for the first time in their history and become District One Champions for the first time since 2007, they accomplished both tonight. Garnet Valley finally put their demons to rest as they beat Coatesville and Coach Mike Ricci gets the last laugh as […]
Steelers too much for Gremlins in the snow! @farrellfootball @KC_GremlinFball
November 27, 2021 | Greg Ricupero
Farrell Steelers D10 (10-0) at Karns City Gremlins D9 (11-1) PIAA 2A Round of Eight The Farrell Steelers went into Friday nights game as big favorites despite playing on the road. The Steelers were averaging 53.4 points per game and giving up just 6.2 points per game. The Karns City Gremlins were hoping home field […]
Hoenstine breaks touchdown record, Central rolls to semifinals @CHSdragonpride @CentralDragonFB @GC_EaglesFB
November 27, 2021 | Shane Lux
Slippery Rock – Central advances to state semifinals in record-breaking fashion. The weather at Slippery Rock’s Mihalick-Thompson Stadium wasn’t exactly suited to favor the passing game; it didn’t matter Friday night. The Central Scarlet Dragons cruised to a 35-6 mercy-rule win over District 10 Champion Grove City. “Grove City is a good team,” said Central […]
Bishop Canevin wins first WPIAL title since 1990, routs OLSH 42-7 GALLERY @KAR120C6 @PaBackyard @carter_newcome
November 26, 2021 | Nate Grella
By Carter Newcome Our Lady of Sacred Heart came into the Heinz Field as the cinderella story in the WPIAL football playoffs. However, the clock struck midnight on them Friday afternoon at Heinz Field. OLSH took an early 7-0 lead just a few minutes in on a Stephen Greer touchdown catch from just 6 yards […]
More Thanksgiving football. Northeast v Central Lancers @centrallancers @NEVikingsFB GALLERY
November 26, 2021 | PFN Staff
MORE HERE: JS GARBER GALLERY
Neumann Goretti v South Philly Thanksgiving Gallery @fotosfromphilly @NGsaintsFB @HEADSAINT
November 26, 2021 | Billy Splain
Gallery via Roger Barone
Chris Masse on football: Garnet Valley’s Mike Ricci was more than a coach
November 26, 2021 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/
Photo JS Garber I was befuddled when guidance counselor asked me what my future plans were. Just starting my freshman year at Garnet Valley High School, I had not planned ahead that far since my professional sports dreams died when I realized one needed skill in those arenas. So after a few seconds of thought […]
West Sioux 24 Dike-New Hartford 21 Double Overtime @WestSiouxFB @DNHSUPT @DNHFootball @IHSAA
November 25, 2021 | contributor
Adversity can make a person or break a person added to the pressure of leading a football team in a semi-final game against an opponent who only knows how to win many high school players would wilt. On a Friday night in the Uni-Dome in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Dylan Wiggins showed everyone in attendance […]
Previewing Every WPIAL Championship Game @NathanGrella @PaBackyard
November 25, 2021 | Nate Grella
After last season’s two day stint at North Hills and North Allegheny, the WPIAL championships are back at Heinz Field (excluding 6A of course). Here’s everything you need to preview five games in two days at the Ketchup Palace. 1A 2 PM Friday November 26th OLSH Chargers vs Bishop Canevin Crusaders In 1A, one of […]
District 3 4A Finals Preview Lampeter-Strasburg @ Bishop Mcdevitt
November 25, 2021 | Carl Frederick
Lampeter-Strasburg gathers for the final team at home this season District 3 4A Championship Preview: Lampeter-Strasburg vs Bishop McDevitt A match-up between these two powerhouses had seemed bound to happen since the start of the season. Facing off 5 times in the past decade (Bishop McDevitt leads the series 4-1) there seemed to […]
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