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Trinity gets first win in last second thriller over Springfield Twp. (video recap)
September 11, 2026 | Billy Splain
Brandon Harris scored on the games second play, then with just 36 seconds he scored the game tying touchdown. Hayden Johnson kicked the game winning extra point to move Trinity to 1-2. Springfield Township falls to 1-2. D3 trinity springfield twp by PAFootball Newsdotcom
Ohio Spotlight: Pepper Pike Orange 32, Lutheran West 24 (PHOTO GALLERY)
September 11, 2026 | Sykotyk
Pepper Pike Orange v. Lutheran West at Lewis Black Stadium in Pepper Pike, Ohio. #22 @YappiFootball @JoeEitel @PaFootballNews #BeyondTheKeystone @NHPreps @FOX8FNTD pic.twitter.com/8oME5Ixkxf — Sykotyk (@Sykotyk) September 10, 2026 Adin Frey with a 3 yard TD run. Kick is blocked. Orange leads Lutheran West, 6-0 with left in the first quarter. @YappiFootball @JoeEitel @PaFootballNews #BeyondTheKeystone @NHPreps […]
Harbor Creek Huskies vs. Franklin Knights Highlights
September 11, 2026 | Shane Lux
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Richland Rides Strong Second Half To Defeat Westmont-Hilltop
September 11, 2026 | Baron Dionis
The Richland Rams exploded in the second half to defeat the Westmont Hilltop Hilltoppers 42-21, advancing to 3-0 at Price Field. “Hats off to Coach Rearick and his staff and his players,” Richland coach Brandon Bailey stated. “They came out and battled and we thought they would.” I mean you could see the progress being […]
Pottsville Defense Holds Off Pleasant Valley 20-19 (Video Highlights)
September 11, 2026 | Jake Mills
The Crimson Tide Defense propels Pottsville to a thrilling 20-19 victory on the road over Pleasant Valley. Pleasant Valley made it a one point game with 2:54 to go as Jacob George scored a touchdown for the Bears that was almost popped out. The Bears then opted to go for two and take the lead, […]
Harbor Creek Cruises Past Franklin, 62-0
September 11, 2026 | Shane Lux
Harbor Creek – Harbor Creek improved to 3-0 for the first time since 2020 with a 62-0 victory over Franklin on Thursday. Once again, senior tailback Gavin Zillman led the way. Zillman rushed for a game-high 178 yards on 13 carries, scoring four times. Unlike in their previous two contests, when the Huskies got off […]
District 12/Inter-Ac Week 3 Preview
September 10, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
We are into the 3rd week of the season and teams are now starting to show who are contenders and those who are rebuilding. In the Public League last week Northeast picked up the biggest win of the week taking a 28-9 win over District 1 Coatesville. Imhotep led nationally ranked DeMatha (#23) late in […]
2026 District 4 Power Rankings: Week 2 Edition
September 10, 2026 | Davin Ridall
Week 2 has come and gone, along with the first week of September, so it’s time for our weekly rankings. After two weeks of football, we still have no movement among the top three teams, but there is plenty of movement behind them, so let’s take a look at where everybody stands. DISTRICT 4 WEEK […]
The PFN/CWS Showcase Keystone Club: Week 2, 2026
September 10, 2026 | Billy Splain
From Highlight Reel to Real Opportunities. Your digital profile w/ stats, highlights, awards, & academics in one link. Get noticed. Get recruited. Get ahead. Did we miss you? email your info with a link to proof of stat to billy@pafootballnews.com. We’ll add you in! AMAZING THINGS THAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK – Tevin Williams has been […]
Only in the Pub. NOT! Ant & Willie’s Pick’em Parade
September 10, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
If you were following Philadelphia Football in early 2000’s you undoubtedly visited Tedsilary,com several times a week. One of the most popular features on the site was the Weekly Picking Parade. What started out as friendly competition between two good friends Huck Palmer and Tom “Puck” McKenna in 2009 they a third participant in Willie […]
Protime’s Pigskin Ponderings – Western Michigan Fiasco & Stupid Penalties
September 10, 2026 | Phil Myers
Protime couldn’t head down Reading/Lancaster way for a couple high school games last week because of a wedding that Mrs. P signed him up to attend. Now, for anyone who knows Protime, they know he never wants to get on the wrong side of the lovely Mrs. P. He always tries to duck and dodge, […]
2026 District 4 Week 2 Recap
September 9, 2026 | Davin Ridall
September 3, 2026 Muncy 45, Wyalusing 0 In week 1, the Indians had a tough loss in a low scoring 14-7 game against Warrior Run. Scoring was no issue this week for Muncy, as they took down Wyalusing 45-0 on the road. The Indians scored on their first 6 possessions in the first half, and […]
WPIAL Elite Eight: Week Two Rankings
September 9, 2026 | Andrew Schaffer
6A: 1- Central Catholic (2-0)- (1) Pine Richland 7pm 2- Seneca Valley (1-0)- Penn Hills 7pm 3- Canon Mac (1-1)- @ (2) Upper St. Clair 7pm 4- North Allegheny (0-2)- (7) Woodland Hills 7:30pm 5- Norwin (1-1)- Franklin Regional 7pm 6- Hempfield (0-2)- Trinity 7pm 7- Mt. Lebanon (0-1)- @ Peters Township 7pm 5A: 1- […]
2026 Cement Bowl: Northampton and Whitehall renew Rivalry in 94th All Time Matchup
September 9, 2026 | john fox dan di edwardo
Dating back to 1925, the Northampton Konkrete Kids and Whitehall Zephyrs have competed against each other in a longstanding rivalry. Since 1983, the games have been annually and are now known as the Cement Bowl. The game symbolizes the industrial and rich heritage of the Lehigh Valley cement companies shared by Northampton and Whitehall along […]
Campbell Debut, Temple Preview & Inside Happy Valley United: BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S3 Ep18
September 9, 2026 | Billy Splain
On this episode of the BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast, we break down the controversial ending to Michigan – Western Michigan and debate whether the officials got the final-second clock decision right. Then we turn our attention to Penn State’s dominant 45-0 victory over Marshall and what the performance tells us about the start of the Matt […]
PFN Taps into the State! Our weekly highlight show featuring over 100 teams!
September 8, 2026 | Billy Splain
taps week 2 2026 by PAFootball Newsdotcom
South Fayette Defends Home Turf in 14-0 Shutout over Peters Township – Photo Gallery & Video
September 8, 2026 | Ryan Taneyhill
Last Friday on 9/04/26, the South Fayette Lions earned a shutout defending their home turf against the visiting Peters Township Indians. It was a defensive slugfest for most of the game, which Peters Township is familiar with in both games played this season. South Fayette put up 34 in the first week against West Mifflin […]
Nolan Engle Scores First Touchdown of the Season, Purchase Line Football Outlasts Rival Northern Cambria, 34-22
September 8, 2026 | PFN Staff
Written by Isaac Markle Sophomore quarterback Nolan Engle scored two rushing touchdowns on 136 yards, star runningback Zander Davis scored a 41-yard touchdown on his 17th birthday, and the Red Dragons outlasted their rivals, the Northern Cambria Colts, for their first victory of the season. Purchase Line’s opening drive was entirely played on the ground, […]
2026 District Nine Review – 2nd Week Action
September 8, 2026 | Phil Myers
Here are the top performers of the week along with a couple other tidbits: Quarterbacks: Cole Johnston, Karns City, accounted for 5 TDs when he ran for 3 scores and threw for 2 more. He ended up with 299 total yards. Aiden Patton, Brockway, threw for 281 yards and 3 touchdowns. Teeg Hetrick, Punxsy, passed […]
Hittin’ The Road With Travelin’ Matt – Week Two (Drivin’ Through District 11)
September 8, 2026 | Matt Herring
Each week Travelin’ Matt traverses Pennsylvania attending the hottest high school football games and best matchups in the Commonwealth. Follow his exploits each week as he documents his journey from Week One to the Pennsylvania State Football Finals! Wednesday, September 2 The State of PA Football Week 1 Wrap Up Show Thursday, September 3 […]
Former Penn State Fullback Matt Suhey Passes Away at 68 Years Old
September 7, 2026 | Jacob Steinberg
Former Penn State and State College Area High School fullback Matt Suhey, 68, passed away in his sleep on Monday, September 6. Suhey ran for 2,818 in his tenure with the Nittany Lions, and added 328 yards through the air through his four years from 1976-1979. Suhey ranks 13th all time in rushing yards at […]
District 10 Week 2 Recap 2026
September 7, 2026 | Shane Lux
September 3, 2026 North East 32, Girard 28 Ethen Ringer rushed for 137 yards and two touchdowns, while also returning a fumble on the opening kickoff 25 yards for a touchdown as North East downed Girard Thursday night. Dillen Rodgers caught a 45-yard touchdown pass from Jayden Wittman, while Ringer added a 1-yard touchdown run, […]
PFN Pennsylvania Football Rankings, Week 2: Unproven
September 7, 2026 | Billy Splain
Week 2 is in the books and we’re starting to see the cream rise to the top already. There’s still a lot of sediment in the middle of the tank in most classes. Note: The rankers tend to not punish PA teams for taking on national powers, someone asked)
