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August 2021
New Brighton slips past Western Beaver in overtime @newbrighton_pa @WesternBeaverFB
August 29, 2021 | Shane Lux
Industry: Kevin Williams’ 1-yard touchdown run in overtime propelled New Brighton to a 27-20 overtime victory over Western Beaver Saturday afternoon. “You never know what you’re going get in the first game,” said New Brighton head coach Joe Greco. “Western Beaver has a lot of physical skill.” On a sunny day that saw temperatures […]
Purchase Line stuns Northern Cambria after fake punt touchdown by Syster @PLRedDragons @colts_nc
August 28, 2021 | Avery Falisec
High school football is finally underway in the Heritage Conference and Northern Cambria and Purchase Line opened their seasons with the ultimate defensive brawl, Friday, August 27. In the end, the Red Dragons defeated the Colts, 20-14, after touchdowns from sophomore quarterback John Elick, senior wide receiver Mello Sanchez, and senior running back Brady Syster […]
Windber over Conemaugh Valley!
August 28, 2021 | Greg Ricupero
Ramblers cage BlueJays in a hot one! @CVBlueJays @WindberFootball Saturday August 28, 2021 By Gregory Ricupero Last Meeting 10/5/19 Windber 48;@ Conemaugh Valley 0 In a WestPac opener the Windber Ramblers controlled the line of scrimmage and rolled to an easy 44-0 victory over the host Conemaugh Valley BlueJays. CV had the ball all but […]
Singleton had 5 TDs for Mifflin in a win over York High
August 28, 2021 | Pat Weider
Governor Mifflin ranked number 2 in the state by the pafootballnews.com state rankings had to wait an extra day to play the York High Bearcats, but they did not disappoint in a victory Saturday night at Smalls Field. After being rained out on Friday night Governor Mifflin took care of business with a commanding 55-6 […]
Nelson sparks Wilkes-Barre Area to win over Scranton 35-13
August 28, 2021 | John Kotsko
When Scranton went up 13-0 on Wilkes-Barre Area with 2:29 remaining in the first quarter, there was quite a possibility that the Knights would come out on top with a blowout victory. However, the Wolf Pack regrouped and got their spark plug in sophomore Mekhi Nelson who is playing in his first varsity game. “We […]
Central Dragons dominate in offensive explosion against Chestnut Ridge Lions @CentralDragonFB @CRLionsFootball
August 28, 2021 | Connor Walker
While prior to the game many were worried about delays due to weather, the game between Central and Chestnut Ridge Started on time. Both teams were sure to not disappoint fans with this offensive battle. With conditions wet and soon to be foggy, players took the field for kickoff at 7:00 pm for the teams […]
Weather wreaked havoc on opening day schedule, here’s the reboot!
August 28, 2021 | Billy Splain
August 28, 2021 TIME HOME AWAY LOCATION NOTES 9:00 am Upper Perkiomen (0-0) Boyertown (0-0) Upper Perkiomen 11:00 am West Philadelphia (0-0) Chester (0-0) West Philadelphia 11:00 am Exeter Township (0-0) Central York (0-0) Exeter Township 11:00 am Manheim Central (0-0) Cumberland Valley (0-0) Manheim Central 11:00 am Ephrata (0-0) Muhlenberg (0-0) Ephrata 12:00 […]
Upper Moreland Defeats Council Rock South 21-7 @UMBEARSFOOTBALL @crsfootball
August 28, 2021 | Michael Pietrangelo
Upper Moreland (AAAA) (1-0) came into Walt Snyder Stadium on Friday night and slugged it out with host Council Rock South (AAAAAA) (0-1). The defending Suburban One-American Conference Champions handled their cross-county Suburban One-Continental foe 21-7 in what turned out to be a slugfest. The heat was affecting both sides as there were multiple […]
Imhotep wins defensive slugfest over Central Catholic @TepFootball @PCC_FOOTBALL
August 28, 2021 | Billy Splain
It wasn’t easy at times for either team. Each team brought a defense that was as stifling as the heat on this hot summer night. But when it mattered, the Panther offense came through. Following a fumble by Central Catholic late in the game with the game tied at 6, Imhotep’s offense finally got the […]
Richland cruises to 54-14 win over Penns Valley @rhsfootball
August 28, 2021 | Billy Splain
Special Contributor, Rodney Brungart When Penns Valley and Richland lost their opponents late this week, the two quickly hooked up to play each other. Both teams have recently met in the playoffs with Richland getting the better of Penns Valley each time. Tonight was not much different as the talent laden Richland Rams cruised to […]
Sto-Rox defense paves way to win over Bishop Sycamore @Chise89
August 28, 2021 | Billy Splain
Defense wins football games. There hasn’t likely been a term about the sport used more than that one. And last night the Viking of Sto-Rox lived up to that moniker. Trailing by 7 late in the second, the Viking defense forced a fumble and drove to the Centaurian goal line, but a fumble as the […]
LaSalle College Explorers Shut Out Crusaders For Week 0 Win @LaSalle_Sports @StevieD23468449
August 28, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
The 2021 Pennsylvania high school football season officially kicked off last night and in Harrisburg, it was a night to remember for the LaSalle Explorers. Sophomore running back Stevie Davis led the Explorers to a 21-0 victory over the Bishop McDevitt Crusaders with a game to remember. Davis rushed for 97 yards on 10 attempts […]
Blackhawk Sets Tone Early in 31-20 Win Over Beaver Falls
August 28, 2021 | Mark Ross
Coming into the 2021 season the Blackhawk Cougars football team under the direction of Head Coach Zach Hayward have been mentioned as on of the top teams not only in their conference but possibly a threat to be on of the final teams challenging for a WPIAL Championship come November. In their Week 0 game […]
Buccaneers turn tight first half into second half blowout 27-6 @BruceDavidson37 @PaBackyard
August 28, 2021 | Nate Grella
By: Bruce Davidson For the first three quarters it looked as though an early game mistake would be the difference maker between Chartiers-Houston and Fort Cherry on Friday night. At the final whistle it wasn’t anywhere near a factor. The Fort Cherry Rangers got the early jump on the Chartiers-Houston Bucs following an opening drive […]
O’Sullivan Leads Upper Dublin Past Rivals Wissahickon in Season Opener
August 28, 2021 | Zak Wolf
The reigning District 1 5A champions picked up where they left off last season, dominating their crosstown rivals Wissahickon 43-0 in the first game of the season. After going 4-1 in the regular season last year, the Cardinals clinched the number one seed in the 5A playoffs, with their only loss coming against Souderton, who […]
Moon runs past Seneca Valley for convincing victory @Moon_Football @moon_area @SV_Sports
August 28, 2021 | Andrew Schaffer
It was a night where Moon’s run game dominated the game. The team collectively ran for 327 yards in the 38-21 victory over Seneca Valley. Several players touched the ball for Moon and eventually wore down Seneca Valley. “We have to create and find depth, we have to find 4 or 5 kids to give […]
North Schuylkill wins 7th straight over the Red Tornadoes of Mt. Carmel Friday night 33 to 14 ! @NSAthletics1
August 28, 2021 | Daniel Reed
Spartans victorious, Jaden Leiby is Honorary Captain… What a fantastic start to the 2021 high school football season Friday night at the Silver Bowl, that saw the Red Tornadoes host #1 ranked and defending District XI Class 3A Champion, North Schuylkill Spartans in cloudy, wet, rainy conditions. What else could any football fan ask […]
Canon Mac Shuts Out Trinity In Impressive Offensive Performance 48-0 @AngottRyan @nathangrella
August 28, 2021 | Nate Grella
Washington residents would be surprised that the last meeting between the Big Macs and Hillers occurred 10 years ago. Current Washington residents would also be stunned to learn the outcome of that game- a 19-18 Canon Mac victory. Since that time, both schools have suffered up and downs on the football field, however neither has […]
Carmichaels defeats Waynesburg Central 54-33 to take Week 0 @YaugerCaleb @PaBackyard
August 28, 2021 | Nate Grella
By Caleb Yauger The last time the Carmichaels Mighty Mikes and the Waynesburg Central Raiders faced off in a regular season football game was the 1990’s. Waynesburg easily defeated Carmichaels in the previous matchup 32-0. This time in 2021, however, it was Carmichaels who had the last laugh. With the home crowd cheering them on, […]
Gateway Uses Big First Half to Beat Delaware Valley 26-10 @dvwarriorfb @GatewayGatorsFB
August 28, 2021 | Phil Myers
They say football can be broken down into various segments such as plays, possessions, quarters, and halves. Gateway used a strong and dominating first half to build a 26-0 lead that, in the end, was insurmountable for Delaware Valley to overcome. The Warriors forced a punt from the Gators on the opening possession, but after […]
Peters Township dominates in home opener 37-0 over Fox Chapel @JoeVeneziale56 @PaBackyard
August 28, 2021 | Nate Grella
By Joe Veneziale High school football is back. In a Week 0 5A matchup between the Peters Township Indians and the Fox Chapel Foxes, Peters Township running back Ethan Kirsch ran for 3 touchdowns in the first half as the Indians dominated this game. The Indians started off red hot with an Ethan Kirsch four-yard […]
Leechburg Tramples Jefferson-Morgan in Parker Field Blowout 69-16 @NickHaus75 @PaBackyard
August 28, 2021 | Nate Grella
Leechburg dominated on both sides of the ball while visiting Jefferson Morgan Friday night, finishing with an incredible score of 69-16. Running back Braylan Lovelace led the charge with a combination of speed and physicality, tallying 4 touchdowns on the ground. Leechburg’s defense also appeared in top shape as the opposing offensive line struggled to […]
Great Valley Patriots earn a win against the William Tennent Panthers 29-7 in first game of the season. @GreatValleyFB @WTCoaches
August 28, 2021 | Kameron Hammond
Coming into the week, both teams didn’t expect to play each other Week 1. Great Valley was expected to play Phoenixville High School before COVID-19 protocols canceled that game. Great Valley ended up winning against William Tennent 29-7 and on such short notice, the Patriots and Panthers had to improvise and stay the course. “We […]
Cathedral Prep Routs Erie High 49-6 In Season Opener @PrepRamblers @Erieroyalsfb
August 28, 2021 | TC Jones
In front of a standing-room-only crowd at Dollinger Field in Erie, Pennsylvania, Cathedral Prep looked like a team in midseason form. The Ramblers dominated Erie High on the opening night of high school football across the state. In a game that many thought would be competitive, Prep quickly showed its superiority on both sides of […]
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