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September 2021
2021 Keystone Club: The Defensive Leaders! Week 4: Sept 23-27
September 28, 2021 | Billy Splain
Each week we will present the Keystone Club. This Club consists of players meeting the requirements sent to coaches. It is a statewide compilation of top performances for the previous weekend. PLEASE EMAIL billy@pafootballnews.com if you wish someone to be on this list! Entries must be from coach or verified. Top Defensive Performances Tackles (13 […]
Wildcats Fall To St. Marys In Close Game
September 28, 2021 | David McClaine
CLARION SPORTS ZONE on 27 September, 2021 at 20:01 (Images by Nate Girvan) Above: Jase Ferguson looking for an open receiver. The Central Clarion Wildcats traveled to St. Marys on Friday (September 24th), for a District Nine League, Large School South contest, dropping a close 42-39 decision. Down 21-6 to the Flying Dutch, in the […]
Notre Dame Green Pond Stays Unbeaten With Convincing Win Over Jim Thorpe. @NDGP_FOOTBALL @JTOlympians.
September 28, 2021 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Crusaders Blow Open Close Game With Twenty-Eight Second Half Points in Rout of Olympians. By Brian Ptashinski @BPtashinski on Twitter BETHLEHEM TWP- We all heard the cliche- Taking it one game at a time-, well with the official half-way point of the newly formed Schuylkill/Colonial League regular season concluded Monday night at Notre Dame Crusaders […]
PFN Rankings are IN! Week 5, Sept 27, 2021!
September 27, 2021 | Billy Splain
The 2021 PAFootballNews.com rankings for week 2 are in! Rankings are compiled and reviewed by a panel of 16 PFN reporters from around the state. rk 6A Rec Pvs 1 St. Joseph’s Prep (12) 3-1 1 2 Central York (3) 4-0 2 3 Lasalle (12) 5-0 3 4 PCC (7) 4-1 4 5 North Penn […]
Bishop Canevin holds off Greensburg Central Catholic @GCCHSFootball @CrusadersFball @crusaderathdept
September 27, 2021 | Shane Lux
Dormont: Bishop Canevin forced four turnovers and held off Greensburg Central Catholic rally to up their record to 5-0 on the season. “This was the first homecoming game that his group played that they have won,” said Bishop Canevin head coach Rich Johnson. “I’m so proud of these guys. They stuck with us and believed in […]
Coach Weider’s @Go_Rout Coaches Notebook: I interviewed Lancaster Catholic head coach Chris Maiorino and much more
September 27, 2021 | Pat Weider
Coach of the Week: Chris Maiorino head coach at Lancaster Catholic. Last year it was Coach Maiorino’s 1st year as head coach and he went 2-6. This year through 5 games the Crusaders are 3-2. His offense has scored 40 points in back-to-back games. They open section play against Lampeter Strasburg this week. I fully […]
Thompson, Gates Help Clippers Sail Past Hornets @Clippers19013
September 26, 2021 | Willie McGonigle
CHESTER: There were flags and more flags the opening two minutes of Saturday morning Non League contest between the visiting Oxford Hornets and the Chester Clippers saw a total of five penalties called. The theme continued throughout the game with a total 24 accepted penalties. The Clippers lost that battle having been called for 16 […]
Photos from Berwick vs Williamsport thrilling OT game
September 26, 2021 | Carla Wolfinger
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Sophomore Hayden Johnson throws for five scores as Township takes care of Cocalico
September 26, 2021 | Carl Frederick
Sophomore Hayden Johnson throws for five first half touchdowns as Manheim Township pulls away from Cocalico In their final tune-up before heading into section play, Manheim Township (3-2) was too much for Cocalico (2-3) pulling away for the 48-21 victory. Hayden Johnson had touchdown passes of 53, 52, 27, 23 and 19 […]
Comets can’t keep up with Red Dragons @PLRedDragons
September 26, 2021 | Avery Falisec
Homecoming, senior night, and a rivalry game are three elements that helped create a night to remember for the Purchase Line Red Dragons as they faced off against the Penns Manor Comets, September 24. The Comets fell short of the Dragons, 44-6, but they were within reach at halftime, leaving most of the touchdowns […]
East Stroudsburg spoils Lock Havens home-opener @ESUWarriors
September 26, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
The Lock Haven Univesity Eagles hosted the East Stroudsburg University Warriors Saturday night for Lock Haven’s home-opener at Hubert Jack Stadium in a game dominated by the Warriors defense. Leading the defense was Senior Tyler Watson who finished with six total tackles and a forced fumble. For the offense, Junior quarterback Matt DeLaurentis completed 19 […]
OLSH FLEXES MUSCLE IN WIN OVER FORT CHERRY
September 26, 2021 | Mark Ross
In some talk leading up to Friday nights game between OLSH & Fort Cherry some in the football world thought this match up would come down to which teams skill players would make more big plays when push came to shove. Little did they know those pushes and shoves all belonged to the OLSH […]
Defensive Stand Earns Central Catholic Coveted Win Over Parkland. @acchs_football @PHSTrojansFB
September 26, 2021 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Allentown Central Catholic Needed All 48 Minutes To Pin First Loss on Rival Parkland In Key EPC South Contest. ALLENTOWN- Football is a game of inches, no more was that statement more prevalent than on Saturday night at historic J. Birney Crum Stadium as the Allentown Central Catholic Vikings held on to a 14-7 victory […]
Bishop Guilfoyle @BGMarauderFball vs Somerset
September 25, 2021 | Ian Bennett
The BG Marauders beat the Somerset Eagles by a score of 45-24, to improve to 3-2. The offense, led by WRs Dominic Yanoshak and Patrick Reilly through the air, and FB Drew Abraham on the ground, was able to put up 45 points. On the defensive side of the […]
Penn Trafford rolls past Shaler @ptwarriorfb @PTWarriors @ShalerFB
September 25, 2021 | Shane Lux
Shaler Township: Penn Trafford made quick work of Shaler Area Saturday afternoon in Glenshaw en route to a 54-14 victory over the Titans. “We need this. We know we have a good team,” said Penn Trafford head John Ruane. “Belle Vernon is a lot better than people thought, and Peters Township is also a thorn in […]
Northern York Rolls Past East Pennsboro 28-2 on Homecoming Weekend @jaketaylor123 @PaFootballNews @EastPennsboroFB @NorthernFootbll
September 25, 2021 | Jake Taylor
After a fireworks display and homecoming ceremony in which Northern captain Andrew Gingrich was crowned king, football was underway in Dillsburg. Despite giving up a safety to open up the scoring, the Polar Bears did not allow East Pennsboro to find the endzone and tallied the final four scores to win 28-2. Leading the charge […]
Tigers Cruise Past Red Tornadoes
September 25, 2021 | Dave Fegley
Southern’s injuries didn’t stop winning streak Southern Columbia left their home turf with a 40-14 Mercy Rule victory over Mount Carmel Area last night, but it more than likely will be just the first of two meetings this year at Tiger Stadium between the rivals. “In the post-game handshake, the first thing I said to […]
Knights Stay Undefeated, Top Rams 21-14 @NorthPennKnight @pennridgefb
September 25, 2021 | Michael Pietrangelo
The undefeated North Penn Knights out of the Suburban One League-National Conference took on the Pennridge Rams in a league matchup on Friday night at Crawford Stadium in Landsdale. The visiting Rams brought a 3-1 overall record into the matchup and a stingy defense which is anchored by senior linebacker Phil Picciotti and until […]
McDaniels has career day, CD East rolls over State College GALLERY @cdeastfootball @statehighfball @LanceDeane @McDanielsJr11
September 25, 2021 | Billy Splain
Marcel McDaniels had a great night. Marcel McDaniels ran for 202 yards on 25 carries as the Panther offensive line paved the way for CD East enroute to a 34-12 win at Speed Ebersole Stadium. State College’s offense just never got rolling and didn’t get past midfield until late in the second quarter. State College […]
Defeo’s career night gives Wissahickon their first win of the season @WissFootball
September 25, 2021 | Zak Wolf
Aidan Defeo had a career night for Wissahickon as they picked up their first win of the season, over New Hope Solebury in a blowout fashion 43-7. Defeo was dominant all night long, picking apart the New Hope secondary, using his deep ball to connect with his receivers. Defeo finished 11-18 for 209 yards, while […]
BEA shuts out Penns Valley in defensive game. GALLERY INCLUDED @CoachJNagle
September 25, 2021 | PFN Staff
by Rodney Brungart Bald Eagle holds on for the win in a defensive battle with visiting Penns Valley 14-0. What a game these two teams put on tonight in Wingate, Pa. Neither team was able to put anything together to move the ball as both defenses shined through a quarter and a half. Bald Eagle […]
Clearfield blanks Bellefonte, Billotte throws for 129 yards. GALLERY @Bison__Football @BellefonteFoot1
September 25, 2021 | Billy Splain
BELLEFONTE – Bellefonte welcomed an undefeated Clearfield team Friday night to Rogers Stadium with the hopes of an upset over the Bison. However, Clearfield played the role of the unfriendly guests as they defeated the young Raiders team 48-0. With the win, the Bison improve to 5-0 on the season. Quarterback Oliver Billotti was able […]
Saegertown Holds on to Beat Union City in Region Clash // @SaegertownF
September 25, 2021 | TC Jones
The 35-28 final score made the Saegertown Panther’s victory seem more in doubt than it actually was. Leading 35-14 in the fourth quarter, Saegertown (1-1) gave up two late touchdowns to Union City (0-4). In front of a large homecoming crowd at Canon Memorial Stadium in Saegertown, both teams traded scores on the first four […]
Wildcats get by Milton on the legs of Ryan Pentz for “Heritage Homecoming” game @GoCatsFB @MiltonSports
September 25, 2021 | Billy Splain
Former Coast Guard Flotilla Commander Terry Banfill presented the American Flag. When a game starts out with two touchdowns in just 2 minutes and thirty seconds on six plays, as a reporter you know you’re in for either a long night, or, you think “hey, maybe they just threw out all their offense and the […]
Wash High Cruises to Shutout Victory over Chartiers-Houston 35-0 @WashHighFB @JoeVeneziale56
September 25, 2021 | Nate Grella
By Joe Veneziale The Washington High School Prexies took on the Chartiers Houston Buccaneers in conference play in a one sided victory for Wash High. The scoring started by Carlos Harper for the Prexies takes a 25 yard run for a touchdown with 5:21 left in the first quarter. Turnovers were also a factor in […]
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