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October 2021
Chartiers Houston Comes Back to take Down Waynesburg Central 27-24 @chbucs1 @PaBackyard
October 23, 2021 | Nate Grella
By Colin Rhodes As the month of October comes near an end, the warmth and sunshine seen early in the season is replaced with cold and rain of typical Pennsylvania fall weather. This is exactly the conditions of the Chartiers-Houston Buccaneers at the Waynesburg Central Raiders game on Oct. 22. Waynesburg Central started the game […]
Wissahikcon gets a win on senior night, beating William Tennent 36-22
October 23, 2021 | Zak Wolf
It was a memorable night for the Wissahickon seniors, as they were victorious on their senior night, defeating William Tennent 36-22. Last year’s senior night was a memorable night for the Trojans, but for all the wrong reasons. A win would’ve sealed a playoff spot for the Trojans and they faced off against a P.W […]
Highlanders stay perfect at home: McGuffey beats Beth-Center on Senior night 35-8 @McGuffeyFB @BruceDavidson37
October 23, 2021 | Nate Grella
By: Bruce Davidson In only their fourth and final home game of the 2021 season the McGuffey Highlanders welcomed the Beth-Center Bulldogs on Friday night. Beth-Center received the opening kickoff only to go three and out. McGuffey Junior RB Kyle Brookman notched the first touchdown of the game on a reverse with 8:23 left in […]
Garnet Valley Rallies Past Springfield Going into Final Week of Regular Season @GVAthletics @GarnetValleyFB @SSDAthletics
October 23, 2021 | Alec Eskin
Springfield was the last Central League team to beat Garnet Valley back in 2017. They beat Garnet Valley on homecoming night to win the Central League Title. That 2017 Springfield team would remain the last to beat Garnet Valley in the regular season as the Jaguars took care of business and won by a final […]
Bulldogs Takedown Steamrollers @EthanEisenberg @BulldogsBig
October 23, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
With time ticking down, the fans cheering and players and coaches hugging, the Big Spring Bulldogs completed one of the biggest upsets of the year as they took down the number one ranked PIAA Single-A team in the Steelton-Highspire Steamrollers 49-14. The biggest difference in the game was defense. The Bulldogs held the high-powered Steamroller […]
Tigers prove to be King of the Jungle as McKeesport takes down Jaguars 42-28 @McKTigers @JeremiahMiller0
October 23, 2021 | Nate Grella
By: Jeremiah Miller It was a cold and rainy night in western Pennsylvania, but that didn’t stop the firework show that the McKeesport Tigers hosting the Thomas Jefferson Jaguars in a PIAA 4A top ten matchup. The Tigers would strike first in this game with a Kanye Thompson touchdown run with six minutes left in […]
Peters Township Dominates West Allegheny to Stay Alive in the Allegheny Six 30-7 @PetersTwpFB @NathanGrella @PaBackyard
October 23, 2021 | Nate Grella
Peters Township entered Friday night with only one goal in mind. Survive and Advance. After dropping three straight conference games to Upper St. Clair, Moon and Bethel Park, the Peters Township Indians season was on life support. And with their backs against the wall, Peters stepped up. “We know what’s at stake,” said QB Sam […]
Laurel Highlands Clinches Playoff Berth with 39-34 Thriller Over Trinity (Gallery) @LHMustangFB @NickHaus75
October 23, 2021 | Nate Grella
Laurel Highlands traveled to Trinity Friday night and edged out a thrilling 39-34 win. It was a back-and-forth contest the entire way, with the end in question right up until the last play. In the end superstar Mustangs QB Rodney Gallagher was able to pull his team to victory, along with plenty of help from […]
Pizano pushes Wyoming Area past Dunmore 35-6
October 23, 2021 | PFN Staff
“The O-Line is unreal, it’s unreal,” said Wyoming Area Rocco Pizano. The Warriors O-Line paved the way for offensive explosion Friday night, and also paved the way for Rocco Pizano who finished with 170 yards and 3 touchdowns. Quickstarts have been a reason why the Warriors’ offense has been so good, and it was no […]
La Salle routes Father Judge 52-14 @LaSalle_Sports @fjfootball27
October 23, 2021 | Will Ryan
Dominate. After being outworked, outhustled, and outplayed by Roman Catholic two weeks ago, La Salle wanted to dominate. They did just that for four quarters on Friday Night vs Father Judge, as they won 52-14. La Salle scored early and often in a variety of different fashions. EJ Wentz got the Explorers on the board […]
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 […]
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