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August 2022

Austin Caye Leads Bethel Park to 22-10 Takedown of North Hills

August 27, 2022 | Nate Grella

In 2021 a Pick Six ended the Bethel Park Blackhawks season in the first round. Now a year later, the pressure was there to flip the script. “It’s such a big win for us, when we lost that game last year, everyone was so disappointed,” Austin Caye said. “We knew we were the better team […]

Roman comes back to defeat Wilson 46-15 after being down early

August 27, 2022 | Pat Weider

Mao Howell rushes Friday night against Wilson Roman Catholic beat Wilson on Friday night 46-15. A steady running game and a stout defense stymied the Wilson team. Roman Catholic forced 4 fumbles and 3 interceptions in the win. Led by running backs Mao Howell and Jamir Robertson […]

Steelton Edges Canevin in Battle of Top-Ranked Single A Teams

August 27, 2022 | Phil Myers

In a battle of two of the top single A teams in PA, the Steelton-Highspire Steamrollers edged the Bishop Canevin Crusaders 21-14. This was the first game of The Chambersburg Peach Bowl Football Showcase series of six games to be played over two days. “It’s going to be fun,” Coach Andrew Erby said before the […]

Northern Lehigh Erupts for 26 Second Half Points in Win Over Catasauqua

August 27, 2022 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski

Behind Solid Defense and Izaiah Ramos’ Three Touchdowns Secure Noarthern Lehigh Win Over Catasauqua By Brian Ptsahinski BPtsahainski on Twitter SLATINGTON- Opening night jitters is often used to describe when a football team gets off to less than desirable start to begin new season. That could have described the defending District XI 2A champion Northern […]

Lower Merion Shuts Out Pottstown and Shuts down Critics

August 27, 2022 | J. Mason

The Lower Merion Football team made the long drive up to Pottstown on Friday night, this is the second meeting for these two teams in last two years. Lower Merion came out strong on their first possession and didn’t let up. Lower Merion’s 35-0 win over Pottstown marks their first shutout in at least […]

Harriton’s Rams flipping the switch on a new start

August 27, 2022 | J. Mason

Harriton 41-20 win over Roxobrough on Friday Night was more then just their first win in four years. It was a switch being flipped on a program that has bravely battled through some rough years. Last November the Harriton Football team asked for a reprieve from the Central League for two years. The […]

Defense, Hilyard carry Avonworth over Grove City @AvonworthFB @GC_EaglesFB

August 27, 2022 | Shane Lux

Pittsburgh – D is for dominant. Avonworth limited Grove City to 59 yards of offense and four first downs en route to a 27-7 victory over the Eagles. “I thought our defense played lights out tonight,” said Avonworth head coach Duke Johncour. “They played near flawless. Our offense did not play flawlessly. But hey, if […]

Penns Valley Rams vs. Line Mountain Eagles 2022

August 26, 2022 | Jason Confer

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PFN & The Funding Zone Presents: The STATE of PA Football – 2022 Season Preview Show

August 26, 2022 | Billy Splain

Well, it was a battle with technology, it’s 3 days late, but here it is! Our 2022 Season preview show with special guests Tristan Klinefelter from WTAJ along with Brockway and Dubois guests.

WPIAL Zone Presents: AJ’s Preseason Elite Eight by @AJWPIAL

August 26, 2022 | Andrew Schaffer

AAAAAA: 1- Central Catholic (0-0)- @ St. Edward (OH) 8:30pm 2- Seneca Valley (0-0)- (2) Penn Hills 7:30pm 3- North Allegheny (0-0)- Allderdice 7:30pm 4- Mt. Lebanon (0-0)- @ (1) Gateway 7pm 5- Canon Mac (0-0)- (3) Penn Trafford 7pm AAAAA: 1- Gateway (0-0)- (4) Mt. Lebanon 7pm 2- Penn Hills (0-0)- @ (2) […]

Philly Catholic League 2022 Season Preview

August 26, 2022 | Anthony Franklin

Philly Catholic League 2022 Season Preview BLUE Archbishop Carroll Anything is up for a team that finished 0-10 last year. The Patriots return a whole host of players from last years team. “We have to do a much better job taking care of the football on offense. Looking for significant improvement in our rushing production […]

Kotsko’s View: Fire Me Up For A New Season-Week One in the Wyoming Valley Conference!

August 26, 2022 | John Kotsko

I’m back for another season of High School Football and I’m fired up to talk about the upcoming games and hit the sidelines this season! Opening night always is an exciting time for the players. These players have been waiting eight to nine months to hit the gridiron. It’s crazy to think how fast the […]

Centre County Week 1 Preview: State College hosts Williamsport for District Championship Rematch

August 26, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi

Football is back in a big way in Centre County, as Friday night will see all five schools playing at home to kick off the 2022 PIAA regular season. Let’s take a look at how some of these teams fared in 2021, and what to expect when they take the field for their first […]

St Vincent College @ Juniata College scrimmage Gallery

August 26, 2022 | Leo Murray

The St Vincent Bearcats traveled to Juniata to square off with the Juniata Eagles in a pre season scrimmage. The Bearcats would score first early in the 1st quarter, And the Eagles would finally get on the board late in the final minute of the first half. St Vincent had several opportunities to take the […]

Pioneer Athletic Conference 2022 Preview

August 26, 2022 | Willie McGonigle

Last season for the first time since 2016 the Perkiomen Valley Vikings captured the Liberty Division Title and defeated the Frontier Division champions Golden Panthers from Pope John Paul II in the Pioneer Athletic Conference Championship Game. This season the Vikings appear to be in contention along with their rival Spring-Ford and Owen J Roberts […]

Shawnee Braves go on the Warpath to shoot down the Eaton Eagles 34-12

August 26, 2022 | contributor

Yesterday I made my first ever trip to Shawnee High School in Springfield, Ohio to watch the hometown Braves tangle with the Eagles from Eaton. The game would be played in front of a nice side crowd that at times was loud. The Braves were hoping to avoid an 0-2 start as they dropped a […]

2022 Chesmont American League Review

August 26, 2022 | Kameron Hammond

Unionville Head coach Pat Clark and the Longhorns look to keep that same momentum from last season to now. The Longhorns finished with a 9-3 record, while also remaining undefeated in the Chesmont American League with a 7-0 record. Unionville’s QB from last year, Matt McCloskey has graduated, and the Longhorns have to fresh […]

DelVal League will be a Battle

August 26, 2022 | Marcus Sic

After moving the 2020 season to the Spring, the DelVal League saw 4 of their 5 members reach the District One playoffs, the League is reloading and ready to make they’re more noise in District One this year. Chichester was the surprise of the DelVal going 3-0 in league play and 6-4 overall, grabbing their […]

Weir wins the Battle of Hancock County 32-13 over Oak Glen

August 26, 2022 | Shane Lux

New Cumberland – Weir High School is back on top in the battle of Hancock County. After three consecutive losses to the Golden Bears, Weir built a 32-0 lead by the fourth and never looked back on their way to 32-13 over Oak Glen Thursday night. “When you scrimmage, you never know what you’ll get […]

Stat Stars – Week 1 – The year was 2014

August 25, 2022 | Pa Football News

Stat Stars – Week 1 is now called “The Keystone Club”. On the eve of the 2022 season we decided to take a look back at the year 2014 to see who the stars were in week 1! Enjoy, there’s some big names there!! Photo: Woodland Hills senior & Toledo recruit Art Thompkins gives perfect Heisman […]

Schuylkill-Colonial League Week-1 Quick Preview and Predictions

August 25, 2022 | Daniel Reed

Schuylkill-Colonial League Week-1 Preview: The 2022 Pennsylvania high school football season is officially here with week-1, or week-0 as some call it, starting tomorrow. This season looks to be very eventful and exciting between the two co-op leagues as some teams have been moved from one division to another, other teams have been moved up […]

Open Date: Vaux Big Picture

August 25, 2022 | Billy Splain

Vaux is looking for a 2A-3A opponent for September 2. They have the field and refs scheduled. Contact Robbie Marsden at 484-620-3420

Philadelphia Public League National Division 2022 Preview

August 25, 2022 | Anthony Franklin

NATIONAL DIVISION PREVIEW: The National Division is the 3rd tier division in the Public League. It’s the largest division in the Public League and the geographical boundaries stretch all over the city as it’s comprised of the following schools: George Washington(6A), Roxborough(4A), Kensington(6A), Overbrook(4A), South Philadelphia(6A), Kipp Dubois(3A) & Belmont Charter(1A). Roxborough dropped down from […]

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