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October 2021

Waynesboro Wins on Hail Mary @FootballWASHS @GoMechanicsburg

October 23, 2021 | Patrick Grill

Waynesboro Senior QB Louie Lindsay threw a 45-yd touchdown pass as time expired to WR Brody Rhodes and RB Aidan Mencia converted a two-point conversion to beat Mechanicsburg Friday evening in a Mid-Penn Colonial matchup at Waynesboro Senior High School. Waynesboro (7-2 overall, 5-1 division) solidified their spot in the District 3 playoffs with the […]

Cougars claw back to earn a win over the Whippets @dtownfootball @footballdwest @thehistorydtown

October 23, 2021 | Kameron Hammond

Before there were East and West, there was just Downingtown High School. Since the split in 2003, both East and West have put on clinics on the football field to determine who is the better school of the two. Considering that they both share a stadium, the stands were completely filled with fans and alumni […]

Hornets roll to 49-13 senior night win over Athens

October 23, 2021 | Ed Weaver

The Wellsboro Hornets racked up 499 yards of total offense en route to a 49-13 win over the Athens Wildcats during Senior Night on Friday, October 22.

Palmerton Overcomes Lethargic Start to Overcome Battlin’ Miners. @PalmertonHigh @MinersFB

October 23, 2021 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski

Blue Bombers Got Off to Shaky Start but Survived Friday Night Over a Determined Minersville Squad. PALMERTON- Opportunities only knock once, so the saying goes. Thankfully for the Palmerton Blue Bombers football team they received more than their fair share. After not taking advantage early, they managed to convert enough of their chances in a […]

Central Valley rolls past Avonworth @CoachLyonsCVfb @cvqbclub @AvonworthFB

October 23, 2021 | Shane Lux

Pittsburgh – Central Valley scored three touchdowns in the first 8:28 and never looked back as Warriors rolled past Avonworth 43-6 Friday night. “Our guys came into this game with a chip on their shoulder, and they were locked tonight from the opening kickoff,” said Central Valley head coach Mark Lyons. “When the leaves start […]

Wet and Wonderful: Comets Survive Cold and Rain to Score Final-Minute Game-Winning Touchdown

October 22, 2021 | Luke Rainey

If there was any right time to separate from a grueling losing streak, now would be the moment. Penns Manor has found that time as they defeated the United Lions for their second consecutive win. They now sit at a 3-6 record as they transition into the crossover series against the West PAC, and will […]

Brookville downs Franklin 21-7

October 22, 2021 | contributor

Last night I made another trip to Brookville, Ohio to watch the Blue Devils host the Franklin Wildcats. Brookville came in with an 8-1 record while the Wildcats limped in on the three-game losing streak supporting a three-game losing streak. Wind and defense was the name of the game in this one. Allen Dunn was […]

WPIAL Zone Presents: AJ’s Elite Eight Week 8 by @AJWPIAL

October 22, 2021 | Andrew Schaffer

AAAAAA: 1- Mt. Lebanon (8-0)- (4) Seneca Valley 7:30pm 2- Central Catholic (6-2)- Baldwin 12pm (Sat.) 3- North Allegheny (6-2)- Hempfield 7:30pm 4- Seneca Valley (6-2)- @ (1) Mt. Lebanon 7:30pm 5- Canon Mac (4-4)- @ Norwin 7pm AAAAA: 1- Moon (8-0)- (6) Bethel Park 7pm 2- Penn Trafford (6-2)- Franklin Regional 7:30pm 3- Pine […]

McDowell linebacker Bryce Wood Commits to Youngstown State @BryceDWood1 @bo_orlando @mcdathletics

October 22, 2021 | Billy Splain

For McDowell Linebacker Bryce Wood it didn’t take long to make his commitment after he was waiting for arrived. Bryce visited a camp at Youngstown State this summer and new right away he wanted to play there. On Tuesday night he announced his offer from YSU and on Wednesday morning he announced he’s going to […]

Dragons upend Brashear in City League Playoff @DiceSports @Brashear_Fball @PGHCityLeague

October 22, 2021 | Alex Fydryszewski

Robert Brown, Allderdice (File photo Sykotyk) In a reversal from last weekend, Allderdice booked its trip to the City League final by defeating Brashear 22-8 on Thursday evening at Cupples Stadium. The first quarter was a cagey battle between two teams that played a week ago, where Brashear came out the victor. Brashear fumbled its […]

Hollywood’s Take On Week #9 Double-Dip Preview and Predictions.

October 21, 2021 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski

Previews and Prediction of the Two Contests I will be Attending in Week #9. 6-2 MINERSVILLE BATTLIN’ MINERS at 7-1 PALMERTOM BLUE BOMBERS FRIDAY 7PM Palmerton is riding a six game winning streak after losing 17-14 to Jim Thorpe on September 3rd. They come in averaging just over 43 points per game led by sophomore […]

Central Dauphin vs CD East

October 21, 2021 | David

CD East defeats Central Dauphin 31-14 with Marcel McDaniel’s being named player of the game. To see more images (2) David Chase Sr. | Facebook

Tigers Look to Shock WPIAL Community Once Again Against Thomas Jefferson @McKTigers @TJHSJaguars

October 21, 2021 | Nate Grella

The landscape of the 4A playoff picture in the WPIAL could change drastically after Friday night, as two of the top teams in the classification square off. The defending state champions, the Thomas Jefferson Jaguars, will look to avenge their only loss from a near flawless 2020 season. The McKeesport Tigers on the other hand, […]

The STATE of PA FOOTBALL ! The Central Mountain Wildcats edition! Salvaged edition! @GoCatsFB @l_weaver11

October 21, 2021 | Billy Splain

Big save by Laura Weaver! Thanks for recording this Central Mountain segment. We had internet issues, equipment issues but we still had fun! We’ll be back next Wednesday, Oct 27 at Haywoods on the Green! (The BEST place to watch the game!) Once again we’ll have Lock Haven head coach John Kelling and players Kahari […]

Around District 11 We Go: The Travels of Guy & Pam Quest: D11 (Week 8)

October 21, 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 Quest: D11 (Week 8) With the pool of teams that we have not yet visited this year shrinking, we were down to a pair of games for Week […]

Around the 717 for Week 9

October 21, 2021 | Carl Frederick

Game of the Week: Wilson (5-3, 3-0) @ Hempfield (5-3, 2-1) Well, there you go, while it looked like Manheim Township would cruise to another Section 1 title, the Hempfield Black Knights had other plans. Defeating their arch rival for the first time since 2013, the Black Knights know they cannot lose focus as they […]

Protime Predictions Week 8 2021

October 21, 2021 | Phil Myers

A while back when Protime used to dabble in juggling, he decided he was good enough to juggle three of Mrs. Protime’s plates. So, before supper he put on a nice show for the lovely Mrs. P and Protime Jr. Now for the record, Mrs. P vehemently protested but Protime said the show must go […]

3 Game Previews for week 9 in Lancaster-Lebanon League

October 21, 2021 | Pat Weider

1)Elco at Columbia– Columbia comes in with a 6-1 record including winning 5 straight. Elco comes in 3-4 but off a win over Northern Lebanon. Columbia is in the driver’s seat for section 4 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League, but if Elco who is 2-1 in league play could win this game they will have a […]

Kotsko’s View of the WVC-So close to the finish line

October 21, 2021 | John Kotsko

Here we are at week number nine!!!! Eight weeks in and we pretty much know who are the District contenders in the classes. Several teams have punched their ticket into the postseason while some teams are still looking to clinch a spot. Some already qualified as the season began because their classification only had enough […]

BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Week 7 Review, Week 8 Preview: Roll Bucs Roll @PaBackyard @NathanGrella @JeremiahMiller0

October 21, 2021 | Nate Grella

Nathan and Jeremiah are back to discuss the big Chartiers Houston upset of McGuffey, along with Elizabeth Forward’s upset of Mt. Pleasant. Also included is a full breakdown of 5A and the chaos that could ensue in the rankings. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!

EPC WEEK #8 BRINGS THE CREAM TO THE TOP

October 20, 2021 | Dave Druckenmiller

PARKLAND, NORTHAMPTON, AND EMMAUS ALL QUALIFY FOR D11, 6A Bethlehem Freedom 42 Pleasant Valley 0 Freedom behind Running back Deante Crawford and quarterback Brian Taylor route the Bears. Crawford scored 2 touchdowns. East Stroudsburg South 44, Pocono Mountain West 8 Cavaliers lead 24-8 at halftime. 38-8 after 3 quarters and the rout was on. Easton […]

CATTY FORCES 5 TURNOVERS BEATS PINE GROVE

October 20, 2021 | Dave Druckenmiller

BEHIND RB ELIJAH SOLER The opening of the refurbished Alumni field in Catasauqua was long-awaited. But when it finally happened the rough riders took the opportunity to heart and beat Pine Grove 31 to 14, behind running back/cornerback Soler. He picked off Pine Grove quarterback Carson Lengle 3 times and led the Roughies to the […]

Protime’s District Nine Notes

October 20, 2021 | Phil Myers

The game of the week last week was the Port Allegany-Brockway battle, hands down. Port’s Noah Archer snared a 40-yard touchdown pass from Drew Evens with 6 minutes left in the game to give the Gators a 26-21 lead. Not to be outdone Brockway’s Brayden Fox led his team into the red zone with 3 […]

2021 Keystone Club: The Offensive Leaders! Week 7: Oct 14-16

October 19, 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 342 […]

2021 Keystone Club: The @KickItJZ Special Teams Leaders! Week 7: Oct 14-16