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August 2021
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 […]
Southern Storms Past Berwick
August 28, 2021 | Dave Fegley
Tigers win anticipated matchup against Bulldogs Around Central Pennsylvania to start the high school season it almost seemed like Mother Nature and COVID-19 had a pact. Last year the coronavirus tried to ruin the high school football slate, and 2021 started off with inclement weather around the Northumberland and Columbia county areas. At Tiger Stadium, […]
Carlisle Capitalizes on Big Plays, Turnovers @CAHerd_Football @GoMechanicsburg
August 28, 2021 | Patrick Grill
The Carlisle Thundering Herd came into Mechanicsburg riding a six-game winning streak. A streak the Wildcats were determined to break. But capitalizing on big plays and turnovers, Carlisle returned home with their seventh straight victory. The Herd behind junior quarterback Louis Shank (6/9 104yds, 3 TDs) converted on two of three Mechanicsburg interceptions […]
PALMERTON GETS THEIR SEASON OFF IN RIGHT DIRECTION IN OPENER.
August 28, 2021 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
PALMERTON CRUISES IN SCHUYLKILL/COLONIAL LEAGUE OPENER By Brian Ptashinski @BPtashinski on Twitter E92Bg96XMAcSrXQ PALMERTON- With parents, siblings, students and fans back in the stands and bands on the field the Palmerton Blue Bombers entertained their nearby neighbors from Lehighton Friday night, but the Bombers were less gracious hosts when the whistle blew delivering […]
Cedar Cliff out lasts Red Lion 56-35
August 28, 2021 | Pat Weider
Red Lion, PA- Cedar Cliff and Red Lion played a back and forth game where neither defense could stop the other offense. It was truly a shoot-out between both teams. Red Lion scored 5 rushing touchdowns by 3 different players. While Cedar Cliff QB Ethan Dorrell ran for a touchdown and threw three touchdown passes […]
Laurel races past North East @Picker_Football
August 28, 2021 | Shane Lux
New Castle: Luke McCoy and Kobe DeRosa combined to rush for 274 and four touchdowns as Laurel dominated North East 56-6 Friday night at Spartan Stadium. “I’m very pleased with the way our skilled kids played tonight,” said Laurel head coach Brian Cooper. We had three drives where there was only one play on it. I’m […]
Garnet Valley’s Quick Start Propels them Past Downingtown West
August 28, 2021 | Alec Eskin
Before the game started, most predictions by high school analysts were that it would be a close game in which Downingtown West would be the victor, but in reality, that did not come to fruition. Garnet Valley went up 14-0 in the blink of an eye thanks to a 61 yard touchdown run by Shane […]
Bishop Guilfoyle Marauders vs Greater Johnstown Trojans @BGMarauderFball
August 28, 2021 | Ian Bennett
Bishop Guilfoyle won their matchup against rival Greater Johnstown (0-1) 49-6, to improve to 1-0. Aided by great offensive line play and dynamic playmakers in the backfield, the Marauders were able to put up 7 touchdowns, three on the ground going to senior QB/WR Haiden Garner. On the defensive side of the ball, Bishop Guilfoyle […]
The Swartz Spectacular: Swartz Brothers Command @WestShamokin SH to Monster 50-8 Win in Opener
August 27, 2021 | Luke Rainey
Before the season, West Shamokin Wolves’ Head Coach Jon McCullough said he was “sick and tired” of mediocrity. However, a dominant 50-8 victory against the Penns Manor Comets at Pat Corrigan Field to start their 2021 season may partially lessen those trepidations. The benefits of having a superstar senior quarterback such as Bo Swartz were […]
WPIAL Zone Presents: AJ’s Preseason Elite Eight by @AJWPIAL
August 27, 2021 | Andrew Schaffer
AAAAAA: 1- Central Catholic (0-0)- Imhotep 8pm 2- North Allegheny (0-0)- Allderdice 7:30pm 3- Mt. Lebanon (0-0)- @ Bethel Park 7pm 4- Seneca Valley (0-0)- (4) Moon 7:30pm 5- Canon Mac (0-0)- @Trinity 7pm AAAAA: 1- Gateway (0-0)- @ Delaware Valley 6pm 2- Penn Trafford (0-0)- Norwin 7pm 3- Pine Richland (0-0)- Harrisburg 4:30pm (Sat.) […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Imhotep Panthers @djohnson40_ @TepFootball @Coach_Dev @_mir5_ @KeonWylie @Lifkemp24 @cy_woodland
August 27, 2021 | Billy Splain
Imhotep Panthers PFN Page Head Coach Devon Johnson PIAA District 12 – Class AAAAA League: Philadelphia Public League – Independence @TepFootball PFN Rank: #1 Assistant Coaches Kevin Norris – Assistant Head Coach Cyril Woodland – Associate Head Coach Mark Schmidt – Offensive Coordinator Mike Hallman – Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends Coach Nzambu Muinde – Quarterbacks […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Thomas Jefferson Jaguars @TJHSJaguars @NickBry46357328 @Jordanmayer33
August 27, 2021 | Nate Grella
Thomas Jefferson Jaguars PFN PAGE PIAA District 7 – Class AAAA League: Big 8 Head Coach Bill Cherpak @TJHSJaguars PFN Rank: #1 Assistant Coaches Tony Battalini, Frank Brettschneider, Zach DeCicco, Jon Drager, Jack Giran, Mike Murray, Pat Oster, TJ Srsic, Trevor Wildman 2020 Season Record 10-1 (6-0) 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 @ South […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The North Schuylkill Spartans @_jakehall__ @NSAthletics1 @NorthSchuylkill @coachhall_ @ChowanskyJosh
August 27, 2021 | Billy Splain
North Schuylkill Spartans PFN Page Head Coach Wally Hall PIAA District 11 – Class AAA League: Schuylkill Colonial League – Red @NSAthletics1 PFN Rank: #1 Assistant Coaches Brett Budwash, Mick Jacavage, Jake Mogish, Pete Stanakis, Carl Stine, Joe Tomtishen Randy Lattis, Jay Gawrylik, John Minalda 2020 Season Record 8-0 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE […]
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