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October 2021
Chartiers Houston Slays McGuffey In Program Defining Win On Senior Night 13-7 (Gallery) @MillerTayvian @chbucs1
October 16, 2021 | Nate Grella
It certainly has been a while since Chartiers Houston has been the class of Washington County. That all changed Friday night when the Bucs hosted cross-county rivals McGuffey on senior night. The atmosphere at Buccaneer Stadium would fuel the Bucs to a 13-7 defensive masterclass to put Chartiers Houston in 2nd place in the Century. […]
Elizabeth Forward gets statement win over Mt. Pleasant (Gallery) @EFWarriors
October 16, 2021 | Andrew Schaffer
Tonight first place in the 3A Interstate Conference was on the line between Elizabeth Forward and Mt. Pleasant. It was expected to be a good one but Elizabeth Forward just dominated with ease in their 35-0 victory over Mt. Pleasant. On the first drive Elizabeth Forward set the tone for the game. They started on […]
Garnet Valley Runs Past Haverford for Their Eighth Win of the Season @GVAthletics @GarnetValleyFB @HPrideAthletics
October 16, 2021 | Alec Eskin
It was an unusually warm October night in Garnet Valley as they took on the Haverford Fords. Garnet Valley had Shane Reynolds return after a five week absence and on his first touch ran it 82 yards for a touchdown. This set the tone for the rest of the night as they scored 42 points […]
Hempfield beats Manheim Township 17-14
October 16, 2021 | Pat Weider
George Eager addresses his team after a 17-14 win over Township Friday Night. Hempfield beat Manheim Township 17-14 Friday night in a huge win in Section 1 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League. Hempfield dominated the line of scrimmage and time of possession all night as they kept the explosive Township offense off of the field. Hempfield […]
North Allegheny Scores 36 Unanswered to Top the Big Macs 36-14 (GALLERY) @NickHaus75
October 16, 2021 | Nate Grella
North Allegheny Tigers travelled to face the Canon Mac Big Macs last night for a premier matchup. It was a tough, close, defensively-minded game for most of the contest, before the Tigers pulled away at the end for a comfortable final score of 36-14. After exchanging several 3-and-outs in the opening few drives, Canon Mac […]
Carmichaels Takes Down California in TCS Thriller 35-20 @CarmichaelsFB
October 16, 2021 | Nate Grella
By Collin Rhodes The end of the season draws ever closer, making every game that much more important. Two teams went head to head for 2nd place in section 2 of the 1A Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League, as the Carmichaels Mighty Makes (5-2[3-1]) visit the California Trojans (5-1[3-1]) in California, Pennsylvania. Both Carmichaels and […]
McKeesport moves past Laurel Highlands to stay in reach of conference title 42-7 (GALLERY) @McKTigers @BruceDavidson37
October 16, 2021 | Nate Grella
By: Bruce Davidson For the first two weeks of October the McKeesport Tigers had not yielded a single point to any opponent. Following consecutive 41-0 wins over Ringgold and West Mifflin they looked to pitch another shutout Friday night and spoil the Laurel Highlands Mustang Senior night. Early in the game each side was gauging […]
Robinson Scores 3 TDs as Mechanicsburg holds off Susquehanna Twp @GoMechancisburg @HannaTwpFB
October 16, 2021 | Patrick Grill
Glenn Robinson made the most of increased carries on Senior Night to score three touchdowns for Mechanicsburg, as the Wildcats held on for a 21-12 victory over Susquehanna Township at Mechanicsburg’s John H. Frederick Field. Robinson scored on runs of 5 yards, 35 yards and 1 yard to pace the Wildcats (5-3 overall, 2-2 Mid-Penn […]
Second half sparks Hazleton Area to victory over Wilkes-Barre Area
October 16, 2021 | John Kotsko
The first half was not going the way Hazleton Area wanted. At the start of the second half, they had a 96 yard kickoff return for a touchdown get called back due to a block in the back. The Cougars wouldn’t be denied however as they scored on that drive, en route to 21 points […]
Northwestern Lehigh Grinds Out Hard-Nosed Win Over Pottsville. @nwtigerfootball @PAHSathletics
October 16, 2021 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Tigers Improve to 8-0 After Key Win in Schuylkill/Colonial League Contest. NEW TRIPOLI- Northwestern’s quarterback Justin Holmes was not to be denied with his team facing a fourth and one with just under a minute left in the game, and the ball sitting a the Pottsville 12 yard line, Holmes picked up three yards and […]
Chiefs Cruise Past Spartans 34-14
October 16, 2021 | PFN Staff
A roller coaster ride is the best way to describe Lakeland’s 34-14 victory over Mid Valley. The Chiefs capitalized on Mid Valleys’ mistakes and the defense played well, holding the state leading rusher Devin Ayala to under 100 yards rushing. The game started off with a bang. The Chiefs returned the kickback to the 30, […]
Grove City knocks off Hickory @GC_EaglesFB @HSDAthletics @HHSFootball_1
October 16, 2021 | Shane Lux
Grove City rushed 57 times for 226 yards and beat Hickory 20-7 Friday night at Forker Field to clinch a share of Region Title. “It feels good. We got to watch a good football game between two great teams tonight,” Grove City head coach Sam Mowrey. “I thought our boys played with outstanding effort and […]
Arriving at the End of the Tunnel: Comets’ 32-8 Victory Ends 4-Game Losing Streak
October 15, 2021 | Luke Rainey
KENWOOD–In what has been a brutal season for both the Colts and the Comets, it was ultimately Penns Manor who remedied some of the damage done in previous weeks. With both teams entering the game at 1-6, the Comets emerged with a 32-8 win for their first in-conference victory of 2021. Prior to Friday night, […]
WPIAL Zone Presents: AJ’s Elite Eight Week 7 by @AJWPIAL
October 15, 2021 | Andrew Schaffer
AAAAAA: 1- Mt. Lebanon (7-0)- @ Norwin 7pm 2- Central Catholic (5-2)- @ Hempfield 7pm 3- North Allegheny (5-2)- @ (5) Canon Mac 7pm 4- Seneca Valley (5-2)- @ Baldwin 7pm 5- Canon Mac (4-3)- (3) North Allegheny 7pm AAAAA: 1- Moon (7-0)- (6) Upper St. Clair 7pm 2- Pine Richland (4-3)- @ North Hills […]
St. Clairsville 35 Wheeling Central Catholic 00 @stcathletics1 @CCHSKnights1865
October 14, 2021 | contributor
Last night I made my way to St. Clairsville high school for the first time to watch the Thursday night contest between Red Devils and the visiting Wheeling Central Catholic Maroon Knights. The Red Devils entered this one 7-1 losing only to Wheeling Park out of West Virginia, while the Maroon Knights came in […]
Hollywood’s Triple-Hot Previews and Predictions
October 14, 2021 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Previews and Prediction of the Three Contests I will be attending in Week #8 POTTSVILLE at NORTHWESTERN LEHIGH My take on Friday night’s marquee football contest with the Schuylkill/Colonial League Gold Division title on the line. Pottsville Crimson Tide (6-1) travel to face the (7-0) Northwestern Lehigh Tigers 7pm. Pottsville’s only blemish was a 42-14 […]
Raptors air it out to win 3rd straight, 26 to 0 over Line Mountain Saturday evening at Scotty Wood Stadium, Muhlenberg College ! Photo Gallery and Video Highlights… @ExecutiveRaptor @EEACSFootball
October 14, 2021 | Daniel Reed
Raptors air it out to win 3rd straight, 26 to 0 over Line Mountain….. Follow on Twitter at: @PFNDan570FB, and @PaFootballNews Photo Gallery below… Just click that link ! https://pafootballnews.smugmug.com/Line-Mountain-vs-Exec-Education-Academy-Charter-1092021
Lancaster-Lebanon Game Previews
October 14, 2021 | Pat Weider
3 Game Previews for week 7 in Lancaster-Lebanon League Hempfield celebrating after a win against Warwick earlier this year. 1)Hempfield at Manheim Township– Hempfield comes into this game 4-3 record but had their 3 game winning streak snapped last week to Cedar Crest. In that game, Hempfield had 4 turnovers including a pick 6. Township […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Week 6 Review, Week 7 Preview: Rain, Rain, Go Away @NathanGrella @JeremiahMiller0
October 14, 2021 | Nate Grella
Nathan and Jeremiah are back to break down a week of rain delays and two day games including a break-down of what 5A looks like. The boys also discuss Carmichaels and California’s chances to crack the top 2 in the TCS and if Chartiers Houston can make a program defining win over McGuffey. LIKE US […]
Protime Predictions Week 7 2021
October 14, 2021 | Phil Myers
A couple weeks ago Protime and Mrs. Protime went for a walk. When they got back, the door was locked and Protime had forgotten the keys. When Protime checked the other door and all of the first-floor windows he found they were all locked also. This created quite a dilemma. After weighing his options, Protime […]
PAFootballNews @TheFundingZone & Linglestown Gazette Sports presents: The STATE of PA Football! Wednesday Oct 13, LIVE from Ted’s Bar & Grill! @GoRLFootball @thsshamrocks @RedLand_AD @LDAthletics @LD_FalconNation @Coach_Borreli
October 13, 2021 | Billy Splain
Join hosts Billy Splain and Joe Gilloway as they bring you up to date on “The STATE of PA Football”! With special guests Jordan Hill and Trinity players, Frank Gay and Red Land players and Josh Boselli and players from the Lower Dauphin Falcons! Join us Live at Teds, 7300 Allentown Blvd, Harrisburg or watch […]
DISTRICT XI 4A FIELD
October 13, 2021 | Dave Druckenmiller
DISTRICT XI 4A This classification is one of the best in years. The favorite to be #1 is Northwestern Lehigh. They are not without holes. They turn the ball over and have 8 turnovers in 7 games. They also take it away and have 11 for a +3 turnover margin. That being said, 8 teams […]
DISTRICT XI 3A FIELD
October 13, 2021 | Dave Druckenmiller
THE DISTRICT XI 3A FIELD The 3A field has been pretty much North Schuylkill the top-ranked team in the state of PA and Notre Dame Green Pond. Notre Dame Green Pond is ranked #8 by PA Football News. This is pretty much a RED DIVISION race. New Hope-Solebury from District 1 is the only unknown. […]
Around the 717 for Week 8
October 13, 2021 | Carl Frederick
McCaskey has not quit on Interim Head Coach Ben Thompson Game Preview: Penn Manor (4-3, 0-2) @ McCaskey (2-5, 0-2) After both teams started 2-1 and a tie for first place in Section 1, each has faced significant setbacks the last few weeks. Penn Manor has been taking to the woodshed by Wilson (40-6) and […]
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