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November 2021
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 […]
The EPC All-Star teams were announced,
November 5, 2021 | Billy Splain
EPC NORTH ALL STARS MVP Bobby McClosky, East Stroudsburg South Caden Reph, Northampton FIRST TEAM OFFENSE SECOND TEAM OFFENSE Quarterback Quarterback Bobby McClosky, East Stroudsburg South, Sr. Rob Papaleo, Pleasant Valley, Sr. Running Back Running Back Ron Blake, East Stroudsburg South, Sr. Jaden Bowens, Pocono Mountain West, Sr. Andre Reames, Stroudsburg, Jr. Tight end Tight […]
Protime Predictions week 10 2021
November 5, 2021 | Phil Myers
The other day Protime’s trusty ole jalopy died in the middle of a busy intersection. The truck driver behind him couldn’t make the turn because Protime was blocking the way. After honking at Protime the truck driver got out and started walking briskly toward Protime. The guy reminded Protime of bad, bad Leroy Brown. As […]
Bangor Captures Eastern Conference 4A/5A Championship. @BangorSlatersFB @SauconAthletics
November 5, 2021 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Bangor Avenges Early Season Loss to Saucon Valley in Dominate Fashion to Claim Eastern Conference Championship. BANGOR- Thursday night at Paul Farnen Field the Bangor Slaters won their seventh game of the 2021 season, a goal coach Paul Reduzzi set out to accomplish at the start of the year after winning just three games over […]
District 12 Playoff Notes for Public & Catholic Leagues
November 4, 2021 | Anthony Franklin
Welcome to the fun part of the season here in District 12 where upsets regularly happen and the games are heated, fierce and down right physical. There are 7 playoff matchups this weekend within District 12 with 4 coming in Public League action and 3 in the Catholic League: Below are the following matchup, dates […]
District XI Playoffs ” Schuylkill/Colonial League ” Playoff Preview and Predictons ! @SchLeague @Colonial_League
November 4, 2021 | Billy Splain
2021 District XI Schuylkill/Colonial League Playoff Preview: CLASS 1A: *Semi-Finals* #4 Mahanoy Area Golden Bears(4-6) vs #1 Tri-Valley Bulldogs(8-1) Nov. 6, 2021 7:00pm Last Meeting: Sept.3rd 2021 Tri-Valley won 21 to 0 Preview: Mahanoy Area comes into the game winners of their last two games over Pine Grove and Shenandoah Valley. Offensively, the Golden Bears […]
Hollywood’s Cutting Room Floor-PIAA D4 Colonial League Playoff Edition
November 4, 2021 | Billy Splain
We Take A Look at the Playoff Tilts in District XI Featuring Teams From the Colonial League and We Look Back to Rivalry Week Ten. We concluded this regular season Saturday night in District XI with an upset victory in Easton. The season with the cloud of Covid still lingering overhead but every team got […]
Breaking down the District 10 Playoffs
November 4, 2021 | TC Jones
Class A In Class A, all signs are pointing to a rematch between undefeated Cochranton (7-0) and Eisenhower (7-2). Both schools feature outstanding running backs. Cochranton’s Jack Martinek now holds the all-time rushing record for the Cardinals, while Benji Bauer for Eisenhower is a bruising type back who picks up big yardage after contact. But […]
Breaking down the PIAA District 9 Playoffs
November 4, 2021 | Phil Myers
Breaking down the PIAA District 9 Playoffs Class 1A (seeds in parenthesis) (5) Port Allegany 5-4 @ (4) Keystone 7-2 – Port lost a heartbreaker to Keystone 36-30 during the regular season when the Panthers hit an 82-yard TD pass with a little over two minutes remaining. Keystone also intercepted 4 passes in that game. […]
Breaking Down the District 7 Playoffs @NathanGrella @PABackyard
November 4, 2021 | Nate Grella
The Dog and Pony Show certainly lived up to the fanfare last Saturday night, as it alleviated some controversies in the District 7 Bracket, but also created some new ones. For the first time, all but one of the championship games this season will be at Heinz Field on Nov. 26th and 27th. The 6A […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Breaking down the WPIAL Brackets @PaBackyard @NathanGrella @JeremiahMiller0
November 4, 2021 | Nate Grella
Nathan and Jeremiah preview the first round of the WPIAL Playoffs. Does California have what it takes to go on a run? Can McGuffey take down Laurel? How excited is Chartiers Houston to host a playoff game? Also, who in the TCS has the best chance to make it to round 2? LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! […]
Breaking down the PIAA District VI Playoffs
November 4, 2021 | Greg Ricupero
Breaking down the PIAA District VI Playoffs November 5/6 Playoff Byes: Juniata Valley#1 Homer-Center#2 Bishop Guilfoyle#3 Portage#4 West Shamokin#5 Purchase Line#6 6A Altoona(4-6) at Williamsport(5-5) 11/5 7pm Head to Head-Altoona beat Williamsport at home in week one 31-24. Common Opponents-None Prediction-After a strong start, Altoona has lost three in a row. The Mountain […]
Breaking down the PIAA District 5 Playoffs
November 4, 2021 | Phil Myers
Class 1A (seeds in parenthesis) (2) Tussey Mountain (3-6) vs. (1) Northern Bedford (7-3) @ Hollidaysburg – The No. Bedford Black Panthers beat Tussey Mountain 34-7 two weeks ago. Their record may be deceiving as they lost to three 2A schools, #4 ranked Windber (9-0), Bellwood-Antis (9-1), and Cambria Heights (9-1). Bellwood and Heights are […]
Breaking down the PIAA District Four Playoffs
November 4, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
As the playoffs begin this week it’s time to take a look at the matchups and teams in District 4 that you should keep an eye on. Within District 4 there are many teams that have the potential to make a deep state playoff run. These teams include Muncy, Southern Columbia, and Jersey Shore. All […]
Breaking down the PIAA District 3 Playoff Brackets
November 4, 2021 | Pat Weider
special contributions also by Carl Frederick 6A District 3 Breakdown: 1st seed Central York vs. 8th seed Manheim Township Note- Central York has repeated an undefeated regular season for the 2nd straight year and has won Division 1 of YAIA for 3 straight years. Township has 4 losses but the 4 losses are by a […]
La Salle vs. Roman Catholic D12 Quarterfinal Preview @LaSalle_Sports @_RomanFootball
November 4, 2021 | Will Ryan
La Salle College High School, the Philadelphia Catholic League Red Division Champions, will host the Roman Catholic Cahillites, who handed the Explorers their only loss of the season. The two will play at Springfield (Montco) High School on Saturday, November 6th, at 1pm. The Cahillites had 1 win in Philadelphia Catholic League play this year, […]
Kotsko’s View: The PIAA District 2 Playoffs in the Wyoming Valley Conference – Let the Postseason Begin!!!
November 4, 2021 | John Kotsko
Welcome to November!!! You know what that means? That’s right, the days get shorter, colder and High School Football playoffs are upon us!!!! For some, the aspiration of a District or Eastern Conference Championship will come to fruition by the end of the month. For many, the dream will be dashed and some will have […]
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