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November 2021
Hornet Offense Struggles In 36-7 Loss to South Williamsport
November 7, 2021 | Ed Weaver
The Wellsboro Hornets’ season came to an end at the hands of South Williamsport in the District IV Class AA playoffs on Saturday, November 6.
Cougars Run Over the Thundering Herd. Harrisburg Advances to Face Hempfield on four td runs by Hopkins @HBGCougar_FBall @hbgcougarcoach
November 6, 2021 | Billy Splain
Hopkins in for one of four tds today There wasn’t a a whole lot of electrifying, break loose offense from the Cougars today at Severance Field, but there we enough. MaKhai Hopkins ran for 121 yards and 4 scores, three of which can in the first half, and Harrisburg never struggled on their way to […]
Strong Second Half Helps House Advance @MalikHarris_7 @PGHCityLeague @WHCoachGreen
November 6, 2021 | Alex Fydryszewski
On the first Friday night of the football season that “felt like fall” we got a game that matched up to the atmosphere of the season. Westinghouse utilized a big third quarter to break open a tie game and take down Chestnut Ridge 42-28 at Cupples Stadium. On their opening drive, Chestnut Ridge showed they […]
Bellwood-Antis runs away with a big win over Penns Valley in a 49-28 1st round playoff game
November 6, 2021 | Rodney Brungart
Bellwood Antis runs away with a big win over Penns Valley in a 49-28 1st round playoff game in Bellwood. Penns Valley would win the opening coin toss, electing to receive the ball. Taking the ball on their own 37 yard line, Penns Valley’s Jackson Romig would find a wide open Zach Braucht on 63 […]
Upper Dauphin survives Columbia’s furious rally to advance to the District 3 2A Championship
November 6, 2021 | Carl Frederick
Upper Dauphin celebrates their playoff victory In a game that saw big plays, state records and over 100 points scored combined, it was a defensive stand by the Trojans that helped them prevail 58-48 in a classic. “The kids just dug down deep and got the job done” Head Coach Kent Smeltz said “We’ll […]
Bald Eagle Area wins thriller over upstart River Valley (Gallery Included) @CoachJNagle @BStaats12 @Angelo_Bart23
November 6, 2021 | Billy Splain
Turnovers. If you win that battle, you usually win the game. There were plenty of turnovers in this game, but the game ultimately didn’t come down to who won the turnover battle. BEA had 3, River Valley had 4. You might think that stat is close but tells the story. Well, it is. And, it […]
Cochranton Holds On for a Thrilling Win Over Maplewood // @CochrantonPride @MHSTigersFootb1
November 6, 2021 | TC Jones
Anyone who understands football knows that it’s hard to beat the same team twice in the same season. That was definitely the case for the Cochranton Cardinals (8-0), as they held on for a 14-12 win over Maplewood (5-5) in the District 10 Class A semifinal game Friday night at Bender Field in Meadville. “Maplewood […]
Heath Bulldogs bark loud in blowout win over the Indian Valley Braves @inter_valley @HEATHHSFOOTBALL @NewarkAdvocate
November 6, 2021 | contributor
Last night after having my plans changed through a series of events I found my way to Heath High School to cover the Bulldogs home playoff game against the Indian Valley Braves. This was one of those rare games where the visiting crowd was much larger than the home crowd. The Bulldogs completed their […]
Dominant second leads OLSH to victory over Greensburg Central Catholic @OLSH_HighSchool
November 6, 2021 | Andrew Schaffer
It was a slow start for both teams in the first half but eventually OLSH’s run game got going in their 28-8 victory over Greensburg Central Catholic. Greensburg Central Catholic got the ball to start the game but they quickly went three and out. OLSH also had a similar start going three and out and […]
Clearfield Wins Second Straight District 9 AAA Title @Bison_Football @coachjanocko @SmDutchNation @ChrisDworek
November 6, 2021 | Phil Myers
On a cold, frosty night at Frank Varischetti Field in Brockway the Clearfield Bison successfully defended their District 9 AAA crown by defeating the St. Marys Flying Dutchmen by a score of 49-27. “It’s very satisfying to be where we’re at,” said Bison head coach Tim Janocko, reflecting his emotion immediately after the game. It […]
Hollidaysburg wins District Six 5A Championship over Central Mountain
November 6, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
On a cold Friday night playoff game, Hollidaysburg Head Coach Homer DeLattre and the Golden Tigers were able to use the second half of the game to pull away and win the 2021 District Six 5A Championship game. Senior quarterback Jake McGinnis led the Golden Tiger offense Friday night being responsible for all six scores. […]
Nanticoke wins the Eastern Conference 3A Championship over Schuylkill Valley
November 6, 2021 | John Kotsko
After an 0-3 start, the Trojans could’ve very easily have given up and called it a lost season but they ended up winning 4 of their last six games gave them a chance of playing for the Eastern Conference Championship game at home. In front of their home crowd, Nanticoke would use their running attack […]
Garnet Valley Pitches Shutout Against Haverford to Move on to Second Round of District One Playoffs @GarnetValleyFB @GVAthletics @HHSFordsFB
November 6, 2021 | Alec Eskin
Today was a cold night at Garnet Valley, with temperatures in the low 40s. This also marks the second time that these two teams have met. The first one resulted in a 55-14 win for Garnet Valley. This game would be much of the same as Garnet Valley won by a final score of 42-0. […]
New Brighton Upsets Wash High in Overtime Thriller 21-20 @NathanGrella @PaBackyard
November 6, 2021 | Nate Grella
Eddie Lewis had put the Prexies back within reach. In the second half of overtime, on the Prexies second play. Eddie Lewis had brought Wash High within a point. An extra point would have sent the game to Double Overtime. Mike Bosnic went for the jugular. Davoun Fuse took the snap from the three, scrambled […]
Springdale handles West Greene 21-0, Moves on in WPIAL Playoffs @PaBackyard
November 6, 2021 | Nate Grella
The Springdale Dynamos took a trip to Rogersville to face West Greene in first round action of the 1A WPIAL playoffs. Springdale started off the scoring early after a first play interception by Springdale, as #22 Logan Dexter, Springdale running back, scored to put the Dynamos up 7-0 with 9 minutes left in the first […]
Mohawk wins 3rd WPIAL Playoff Game in school history in 34-12 bout against Chartiers-Houston @carter_newcome @PaBackyard
November 6, 2021 | Nate Grella
Two teams who previously haven’t had much success in the WPIAL playoffs met on Friday night. Mohawk came into the game looking for their 3rd WPIAL playoff win in school history, where Chartiers-Houston was searching for their first playoff win in over 15 years. Mohawk got on the board first with touchdown pass from John […]
Fox Chapel Stuns Upper St. Clair in 5A First Round 13-10 @AustinRBechtold @PaBackyard
November 6, 2021 | Nate Grella
By Austin Bechtold The Fox Chapel Foxes ran their way into Upper St. Clair to face the Panthers in the first round of WPIAL 5A action, and it was the Foxes who won the ultimate foot race. Fox Chapel struck first on a Khi’lee Patterson strike to Colin Kwiatkowski to make it 7-0 late in […]
Keystone Oaks Shut Out Gladiators in 3A Tilt 34-0 @NickHaus75 @PaBackyard
November 6, 2021 | Nate Grella
By Nick Haushalter Week 1 of playoffs began with the South Allegheny Gladiators travelling to face the Keystone Oaks Golden Eagles. This matchup was never really close– Keystone Oaks got the shutout with a final score of 34-0. The Eagles were led by a powerful running game highlighted by RB Kevin Drew, while their defense […]
Shenango Downs Carmichaels 31-13 @PaBackyard
November 6, 2021 | Nate Grella
By Colin C. Rhodes For Pennsylvania Football News Playoff high school football in Pennsylvania is a sight to behold. Two teams battling it out on the gridiron to make it to the next round. The threat of frostbite and hypothermia looming on any unsuspecting spectator. Such threats were of no concern to both the Shenango […]
Lancers Too Much For Cowanesque Valley
November 6, 2021 | Ed Weaver
It may have been the first time the Cowanesque Valley Indians have qualified for the District IV playoffs, but the Loyalsock Lancers didn’t make it easy on them as they rolled to a 47-7 quarterfinal win on Friday, November 5.
Cougars survive and advance against a tough Rams team. @dtownfball @sframsfball @thehistorydtown
November 6, 2021 | Kameron Hammond
Another Friday, another great game and another win for Downingtown East. Coming off a blowout 42-7 loss to Coatesville for the Chesmont National Championship, East had to leave the past in the past and look forward to a round one playoff game against the Spring-Ford Rams. The Cougars defeated the Rams 21-14 in a […]
Freedom Dismantles Easton to Advance in District XI 6A Semifinal. @FHSFBBGGC @EastonFootball @fhssportsBASD
November 6, 2021 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Deante Crawford Rushes fir Nearly 200 Yards and Three Touchdowns to Overwhelm Red Rovers for Second Time. BETHLEHEM- Much like their meeting back in September, when the Freedom Patriots jumped out to a 31-3 lead by half and cruised to a 31-17 win. Friday night’s PIAA District XI quaterfinal contest at BASD STadium had much […]
Wilmington pulls away from Northwestern, advances to D10 Finals @NWSD_Football @NW_Hounds_FB
November 6, 2021 | Shane Lux
Edinboro – The Wilmington Greyhounds are heading back to the District 10 Class AA Title Game. Wilmington outscored Northwestern 27-7 in the second half for a 41-21 win over the Wildcats Friday night at Edinboro’s Sox Harrison Stadium. “Anytime you have the opportunity to compete for a championship, it’s exciting,” said Wilmington head coach Brandon […]
Plymouth Whitemarsh coasts to first round victory over Cheltenham 49-0
November 6, 2021 | Zak Wolf
Plymouth Whitemarsh knew what to expect coming into their first-round playoff game against their Suburban One American League rivals Cheltenham. Both teams are familiar with each other and have played each other countless times over the year. These two teams had already faced off against each other on October 8th, playing a competitive game decided […]
Seals Squash Indians
November 5, 2021 | Dave Fegley
Selinsgrove’s Big Plays Over Shamokin Result In 49-13 Win When Shamokin Area hosted Selinsgrove earlier this year, on the 20th anniversary of the September 11th Terrorists Attacks, Indians head coach Henry Hynoski had to watch from afar while quarantined against the Seals. Last night, the former NFL Super Bowl Champion and four-time PIAA champion during […]
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