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October 2021
Hollidaysburg Wins Third Straight by Defeating Linsly, West Virginia @HollidaysburgF @CoachHDeLattre @LinslyFootball
October 30, 2021 | Phil Myers
Joe Paterno used to emphasize that his defenses used the ‘bend but don’t break’ philosophy. The saying actually comes from Aesop’s fables, but that same wisdom also comes from ancient writings. Hollidaysburg’s coach, Homer DeLattre adheres to that philosophy too, “that’s what we talk about, we bend but we don’t break.” Many a football game […]
Manheim Central clinches their share of a three way tie for the Section 2 Title defeating Cocalico
October 30, 2021 | Carl Frederick
Coach Hahn gathers his team after their victory Behind Judd Novak’s three rushing touchdowns, Manheim Central (9-1, 4-1) gets by Cocalico (6-4, 4-1) 42-20 to clinch a share of the LL Section 2 Title. Quarterback Judd Novak had rushing touchdowns of 8, 11 and 15 yards, as he had to use his legs more than […]
TYRONE JUMPS TO NO. 2 POSITION AFTER BIZARRE WIN OVER ST. MARY’S
October 30, 2021 | PFN Staff
Flying Dutch pull starters with game tied in the fourth St. Mary’s coach Chris Dworek has been coaching the game of football for 30 years. He’s won three District 9 titles and he’s a member of the Central Pennsylvania Coaches Hall of Fame. His track St. Mary’s coach Chris Dworek has been coaching the game […]
Hornets regain Jones Trophy after 13-0 win over North Penn in “Mud Bowl”
October 30, 2021 | Ed Weaver
The Wellsboro Varsity Football team regained the Morton F. Jones Trophy by shutting out rival North Penn-Mansfield 13-0 on Friday, October 29. With rain starting late in the afternoon Island Park turned into a proverbial swamp. Both teams each recorded only 5 first downs and attempted a combined 5 passes. “We knew once we stepped […]
Plymouth Whitemarsh seals Suburban One American Division, defeating Wissahickon 54-7
October 30, 2021 | Zak Wolf
Plymouth Whitemarsh had already sealed at least a share of the Suburban One American League title before Friday, thanks to a big 31-28 win against Upper Moreland last week. The Colonials didn’t mess around, defeating Wissahickon 54-7 for their biggest win of the season. Like I told our guys, we earned it, they’ve been working […]
Wet and Wild, Scranton Prep outlasts Valley View 17-10
October 30, 2021 | PFN Staff
It was labeled ”The Game” and in a packed house in Peckville, the game did not disappoint. Despite harsh winds and heavy rainfall, the Cavilers found a way to hand Valley View its first loss of the season. It was a big win for the Cavilers as they not only secured the Lackawanna division 2 […]
Penns Valley special teams embrace the rain, lead Rams to 45-14 win over Glendale.
October 30, 2021 | PFN Staff
Penns Valley special teams recovered three fumbled kicks and blocked this punt. (pic Jason Confer) Penns Valley takes it to the house, in a 45-14 win over Glendale. Written by Rodney Brungart Penns Valley had to move their final home game to Bald Eagle Area High School due to poor field conditions at Penns Valley. […]
MCA Keeps Coal Bucket
October 30, 2021 | Dave Fegley
Red Tornadoes beat Indians for 25th consecutive time As the rain poured down, Mount Carmel Area (8-2) celebrated on the turf at Kemp Memorial Stadium as they hoisted the Coal Bucket for a 25th consecutive time over rival Shamokin Area (5-5). With no game played last season, the streak has now gone for 26 years […]
Eisenhower’s Three-Pronged Rushing Attack Leads Knights to Playoff Victory
October 30, 2021 | TC Jones
First, it was the rain, then it was the cold air that blew in behind it. But none of the elements impacted the Eisenhower Knights (7-2) Friday night in Titusville during the first-round District 10 Class A playoff matchup against Saegertown (2-6). It all started at the line of scrimmage for Eisenhower — the Knight’s […]
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 […]
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