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October 2021
Greyhounds ground Eagles for playoff berth 14-6 @BruceDavidson37 @monessensports @PABackyard
October 30, 2021 | Nate Grella
By: Bruce Davidson Despite having a record of 1-8 overall the Avella Eagles still entered Friday night’s matchup with Monessen holding a shot at a playoff spot. One of three teams toward the bottom of the conference along with Jefferson-Morgan and Bentworth, Avella controlled their own destiny on Senior night. With the aforementioned Rockets and […]
Beth Center Clinches Playoff Spot with Win Over Waynesburg 32-22 @PaBackyard @NathanGrella
October 30, 2021 | Nate Grella
Going into the final week of the regular season, both the Beth Center Bulldogs and Waynesburg Central Raiders knew their possible postseason destinies, and the scenarios that had to play out to get there. For the Bulldogs, a win would catapult the struggling program into the playoffs for the first time since the mid-2000s. The […]
Steel Valley wins 2A Allegheny Conference with strong defensive performance
October 30, 2021 | Andrew Schaffer
Coming into the game Steel Valley was only giving up an average of 5.4 points per game and tonight Steel Valley continued their dominant defensive season in their 28-7 victory over Serra. “We prepared for them the best we could” said Coach Braszo. Steel Valley got the ball to start the game. They got into […]
Belle Vernon Cruises to Big 8 Championship @BVAFootball @JeremiahMiller0 @PaBackyard
October 30, 2021 | Nate Grella
In what was the most highly anticipated game in 4A in the state of Pennsylvania the Belle Vernon Leopards dominated the McKeesport Tigers 46-14. It was all Belle Vernon from the start of the game as less then two minutes into the game Devin Whitlock returned a McKeesport punt for a touchdown to start the […]
Crestwood gets big victory over Valley West
October 30, 2021 | John Kotsko
With Noah Schultz out with an injury and the possibility of the postseason, the Crestwood defense kept Spartans star running back Isaiah Cobb in check as the Comets took the victory on their senior night 34-6. “It’s the seniors stepping up through what could be our last week. They wanted to leave this field the […]
Coatesville earns their sixth straight Chesmont Title after a 42-7 win over Downingtown East @dtownfball @football_cville @thehistorydtown
October 30, 2021 | Kameron Hammond
Coatesville and Downingtown East entered the game with one goal in mind and that was to become the Chesmont National Champions heading into the playoffs. Both teams came into the game with an (8-1) record, so unfortunately one team had to take a backseat and that was the Cougars. The rain and gusts of wind […]
Northwestern Lehigh Thumps Catasauqua on Record-Breaking Night. @nwtigerfootball @CattyFootball
October 30, 2021 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
On a Rain-Driven Friday Night, Northwestern Lehigh Tigers Post First 10-0 Regular Season in School History. New Tripoli- The final game of the inaugural season of the Schuylkill/Colonial League Gold Division was played Friday night at Northwestern’s Tiger Stadium on a rain-soaked turf field in front of a sparse crowd, but that was not stopping […]
Shepherd, Burgos Too Much for Mechanicsburg @EastPennHSFB @GoMechancisburg
October 30, 2021 | Patrick Grill
On a rainy night at John Gross Field at East Pennsboro High School, Devin Shepard scored 4 touchdowns and Sy Burgos added two more as East Pennsboro trounced Mechanicsburg 43-0. Three turnovers on the first three possessions put Mechanicsburg (5-5 overall, 2-4 division) in a 20-0 hole by the end of the first quarter, and […]
Laurel completes perfect regular season, rolls past Neshannock @Nesh_Sports
October 29, 2021 | Shane Lux
Hickory Township – For the first time since 1977, the Laurel Spartans have an undefeated regular season. “This league’s a grind, and to be able to go undefeated is something special,” said Laurel head Brian Cooper. “I told the kids that we made history, we’re going to enjoy this weekend. Then we need to make […]
Rolling Forward: Comets Build a Winning Streak as the Playoffs Loom in 48-27 Win Against Vikings
October 29, 2021 | Luke Rainey
KENWOOD–The Comets have ended the regular season on the right foot. Penns Manor achieved victory for the third week in a row against the Blacklick Valley Vikings, defeating them in a messy 48-27 Heritage-WestPAC crossover game. The recent run of success is undoing what was otherwise an execrable opening to the 2021 season, and they […]
WPIAL Zone Presents: AJ’s Elite Eight Week 9 by @AJWPIAL
October 29, 2021 | Andrew Schaffer
AAAAAA: 1- Mt. Lebanon (9-0)- @ Baldwin 7pm 2- Central Catholic (7-2)- @ (5) Canon Mac 7pm 3- North Allegheny (7-2)- @ (4) Seneca Valley 7pm 4- Seneca Valley (6-3)- (3) North Allegheny 7pm 5- Canon Mac (4-5)- (2) Central Catholic 7pm AAAAA: 1- Moon (9-0)- @ West Allegheny 7pm 2- Penn Trafford (7-2)- @ […]
Sans Souci Struggle goes to Nanticoke @GNAAthletics @area_hanover
October 29, 2021 | Billy Splain
The Sans Souci Struggle trophy stays with the Trojans As far as rivalries go, there are many between neighboring towns but there are few that are as close as Nanticoke and Hanover Area. The districts are connected geographically and it’s a short trip from Nanticoke high school to Hanover Area down what’s known as the […]
Hollywood’s Take On Week Ten’s Triple-Hot Preview and Predictions
October 28, 2021 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Previews and Predictions of the Three Contests I will be Attending in the Final Week of the Regular Season. 7-2 Catasauqua Roughriders at 9-0 Northwestern Lehigh Tigers Friday 6pm. Last Meeting 10/30/20 won by Northwestern 37-6. Northwestern looks to stay perfect in the regular season finale under the field guidance of quarterback Justin Holmes, who […]
Protime Predictions week 9 2021
October 28, 2021 | Phil Myers
Halloween is upon us this weekend and Protime hearkens back to yesteryear when he was just a kid who enjoyed trick and treating. Some of Protime’s favorite Halloween costumes included Fred Flintstone (although it was kind of cold in bare feet at the end of October), Bugs Bunny (it got old saying, “what’s up doc?” […]
Around the 717 for Week 10
October 28, 2021 | Carl Frederick
Coach Dave Hahn knows the stakes for this Friday Game of the Week: Cocalico (6-3, 4-0) @ Manheim Central (8-1, 3-1) The battle for the Section 2 title comes down to the final regular game of the season between the Eagles and Barons and to quote Bart Scott CAN’T WAIT!!!! Both squads are shoo-ins […]
Kotsko’s View of the WVC: Stormy Finish
October 28, 2021 | John Kotsko
With the exception of Week 1, the weather has been pretty good. However, our luck is about to come to an end as we are expected to get a lot of rain on Friday night into Saturday. Some games are getting moved to Thursday to avoid ruining the field, mostly the grass surfaces. Also I […]
Hollywood’s Cutting Room Floor: Colonial League Week#9
October 27, 2021 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Recap of Week Nine and a Look Forward to “Rivalry Week” in District XI’s Colonial League. We are set to cross the finish line in the 2021 PIAA high school football regular season in the Colonial League. There are still some slots open for District XI playoff spots yet to be decided and there are […]
PFN Presents The State of PAFootball News Live From Haywoods in Lock Haven!
October 27, 2021 | Billy Splain
Join hosts Billy Splain and Tristan Klinefelter as they discuss The STATE of PA Football! Last week the gremlins bit us, but this week we’re coming loaded with repair kits! We’re doing it again! The Funding Zone presents “The STATE of PA Football”! Live from Haywood’s On The Green Wednesday, Oct 27! Make your […]
Protime’s District Nine Notes
October 27, 2021 | Phil Myers
A review of last week’s big single A game between two schools with only one loss, Redbank Valley defeated AC Valley 28-6. Neither offense really got it going as the defenses ruled the day, especially Redbank’s as they forced an unbelievable 9 turnovers. Ashton Kahle garnered 3 interceptions for the Bulldogs. In the fantastic finish […]
2021 Keystone Club: The Defensive Leaders! Week 8: Oct 21-25
October 26, 2021 | 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 […]
2021 Keystone Club: The Offensive Leaders! Week 8: Oct 21-25
October 26, 2021 | 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 RECORDS 1k […]
2021 Keystone Club: The @KickItJZ Special Teams Leaders! Week 8: Oct 21-25
October 26, 2021 | 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 […]
Around District 11 We Go: The Travels of Guy & Pam @PIAADistrictXI @EastPennConf18 @Colonial_League @SchLeague
October 26, 2021 | Guy Smith
Around District 11 We Go: The Travels of Guy & Pam Guy and Pam are PA high school football fans. We are not affiliated with any team Pam and I went to a trio of District 11 games in Week 9, but only two of them added to our total number of D11 schools for […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Week 9 Preview: Anddd You Got Mossed @PaBackyard @NathanGrella @JeremiahMiller0
October 26, 2021 | Nate Grella
Nathan and Jeremiah preview the ridiculous slate of games coming up in the final week of regular season action. The boys break down the Big Eight Championship game at the Beach between McKeesport and Belle Vernon. Can Avella pull another miracle in the last game of the season? Can the Beth Center Bulldogs hold off […]
Game Preview: La Salle vs. Archbishop Wood @LaSalle_Sports @WoodFootball
October 26, 2021 | Will Ryan
7pm at Wissahickon High School, Archbishop Wood will look to spoil not only La Salle’s senior night, but also La Salle’s chance to clinch their first PCL championship since 2015. How Wood can win: Wood does not need to play a perfect game to beat La Salle. What the Vikings need is a complete game, […]
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