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October 2020
Roth Wins 450th Game
October 17, 2020 | Dave Fegley
Tigers Run Past Green Dragons They old adage is that football is a game of inches. For Southern Columbia, it has become a game of miles – and a lot of them. After last season, when the Tigers became Pennsylvania’s first ever 10-time PIAA champions, everyone expected there to be a noticeable decline in their […]
Jim Thorpe takes care of Tamaqua
October 17, 2020 | Brian O'Donnell
Jim Thorpe takes care of Tamaqua Familiarity. When you have two coaches who have been doing it as long as Jim Thorpe coach Mark Rosenberger, and Tamaqua coach Sam Bonner, you tend to see similar games year in and year out. Each coach knowing the tendencies of the other. Both playing more of a […]
West Middlesex clinches final playoff spot with shutout of Mercer
October 17, 2020 | John Robbins
The West Middlesex Big Reds needed a win and some help to make the 2020 Class A District 10 playoffs. They got both of those with a shutout 31-0 win over Mercer and a Union City win over Iroquois. Senior receiver Alex Rea broke the scoreless tie midway through the first quarter with a two-yard […]
Bellefonte gets their 7th straight Curtin Bowl win (Jodon Gallery)
October 17, 2020 | Billy Splain
Jalen Emel hauled in two touchdown passes and Dan Persiko hit a 26 yard field goal to lead the Red Raiders to a 17-7 win. Bald Eagle scored in the fourth quarter on a Eric Burns to Owen Irvin 57 yard strike. GALLERY JEFF JODON
Seals take second meeting with Central Mountain in another defensive battle for Homecoming
October 17, 2020 | Billy Splain
The last time these two teams met this year it was a low scoring game dominated by defense the was won by the Wildcats, 7-3. Tonight’s edition wasn’t much different. The Seals opened up the scoring and closed it with a 22 yard field to secure a 10-7 win at Selinsgrove. “We’ve had two doozies […]
Hornets no match for Troy
October 17, 2020 | Ed Weaver
It took the Troy Trojans just over eight minutes to find the end zone, but after that the flood gates opened as they defeated the host Wellsboro Hornets 41-0 on Friday, October 16.
Upper St. Clair rallies in the second half to defeat Moon
October 17, 2020 | Andrew Schaffer
Upper St. Clair was determined to win this game. Twice they came back from 14 down, the second time they trailed by 14 they scored 21 unanswered to beat Moon 42-35. “We had a number of big plays that brought us back from momentum shifts that went against our way, It seemed like every time […]
At the Top: Comets Earn #1 District 6 Seed in Dominant Win Over Colts
October 17, 2020 | Luke Rainey
What was a 2-7 team in 2019 now sits atop the district leaderboard entering the 2020 postseason. Through an usually-short 6-game regular season, the Penns Manor Comets remained undefeated against the Northern Cambria Colts, moving to the No. 1 seed in the final week before the District 6 Class 1A playoffs. Penns Manor’s dominance was […]
Berks Catholic vs Exeter…a Tale of Two Halfs
October 17, 2020 | Bill Snook
A close game in the first half…the second half was all Berks Catholic as they go on to win 56-28. Full album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/KRbE2wnKRCBHmVj9A
Mechanicsburg Goes to 4-0; Steamrolls Susquehanna Twp 40-7 @GoMechanicsburg @Hanna_Tribe
October 17, 2020 | Patrick Grill
On a beautiful evening at Susquehanna Township’s Roscoe Warner Field, the Mechanicsburg Wildcats once again opened an early lead and cruised to victory in a Mid-Penn Colonial matchup with the Susquehanna Township Indians. Mechanicsburg rolled up 426 yards of offense behind the passing of Micah Brubaker (15/19, 214 yards, 3 touchdowns) and a running attack […]
Black Knights Slay Warriors 47-26
October 17, 2020 | PFN Staff
Lake- Lehman defeated Wyoming Area 47-26 Friday night in Exeter in front a predominant Warrior crowd. The three-headed monster of QB Ethan Adams, RB Ryan Eiden, WR Jacob Monko proved to be too much for the defending 3A state champs. The Black Knights wasted no time exhibiting their adroitness by scoring on the second play […]
Explosive performance from Fine lifts his team over the struggling Bulldogs-@Frazier_Fbll @TeamBCDawg @peyton_w_t
October 17, 2020 | Peyton Trollinger
During the pregame, Beth-Center head coach Joe Kuhns talked about how his team has prepared for tonight. “I think the key to this is obviously stopping number two. He’s one heck of an athlete. He’s probably one of the best offensive players in the conference in my opinion.” That number two has a name and […]
Highlands rallies past Armstrong @HighlandsSD @HighlandsAthl @AHSRIVERHAWKS
October 17, 2020 | Shane Lux
Highlands rallied from a 27-6 third-quarter deficit to down Armstrong 34-27 Friday night at the NexTier Athletic Complex. “That was a great game for both teams,” said Highlands head coach Dominick Girardi. “Armstong executed well in all three phases of the game, but I’m so proud of our kids to fight back.” Down 21 points […]
The Beaver Falls Tigers defeat the Freedom Bulldogs 54-20 @FHSPress
October 17, 2020 | Dylan Scheel
On Oct 16, the Freedom Bulldogs took on the Beaver Falls Tigers. The game started out with the Tigers kicking off to the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs couldn’t do anything with their drive and punted the ball. The Beaver Falls Tigers took the ball and ran it into the end zone to start the scoring for […]
Haden Sierocky’s 5 TD’s lead Ligonier Valley to 42-6 Victory over Waynesburg Central @carter_newcome
October 16, 2020 | Nate Grella
By Carter Newcome Sophomore Quarterback Haden Sierocky proved to be a duel-threat in Ligonier Valley’s win. Sierocky found the endzone 5 times, he threw for 2 scores and ran for 3 more. His big night propelled the Rams to a 42-6 win at Waynesburg Central. Ligonier Valley traveled south to take on the Waynesburg […]
Tyrone secures senior night win over feisty Mounties
October 16, 2020 | Ron Bracken
TYRONE – Never let it be said that Tyrone quarterback Brandon Lucas is not a man of his word. At a team meeting Lucas told his teammates he was not going to lose a third Senior Night game. He was right as the Golden Eagles held off a game Philipsburg-Osceola team 35-27, Friday night at […]
Westinghouse throws fourth shutout with 30-0 win over University Prep (Gallery included)
October 16, 2020 | Alex Fydryszewski
Westinghouse made it clear on Friday night that they’re here to stay as a power player in the City League, pitching their fourth shutout in a row to start the season, 30-0 over University. It was a game they dominated in every aspect from start to finish and now stand one win away from […]
McGuffey secures 2A Century Conference Title @YaugerCaleb
October 16, 2020 | Nate Grella
By Caleb Yauger It was all McGuffey from the get-go. Chartiers-Houston came into McGuffey Friday night attempting to take down the Highlanders, but McGuffey was just too much to handle as they went on to comfortably win 56-0. The Buccaneers started with the first possession, but that did not last very long. A fumble early […]
Belle Vernon Runs all Over Trinity 52-14 @nathangrella
October 16, 2020 | Nate Grella
Two teams each with a boatload of momentum matched up Friday night with both teams trying to make their playoffs case. The first, Belle Vernon, has dominated everyone in the conference without the initials TJ, and the second, Trinity, coming off of two weeks of impressive wins over Division 1 talent. The Leopards with a […]
Berlins offense ignites in second half as they beat Portage 30-0 to claim the WestPAC
October 16, 2020 | Alex Bruck
Berlin and Portage clashed tonight in a week 6 showdown which whoever wins claims the WestPAC. Berlin and Portage started off strong on defense, delivering turnover on downs and stops. Berlin tried going down the field but couldn’t convert on 4th and short for three straight drives. The mustangs offense couldn’t do anything also […]
Upper Perkiomen Records First Win of the Season With Help of Explosive First Half
October 16, 2020 | TC Jones
It’s hard to tell how a team will respond after taking a thumping in the previous game. A week prior, the Upper Perkiomen Indians walked off the field at Spring-Ford after a 55-0 shutout loss, but this week, the team’s response was one of resounding resilience and a 31-14 victory over Owen J. Roberts. With […]
Inter-Ac League Announces Modified Fall Athletic Season
October 16, 2020 | Billy Splain
After careful consideration, The Inter-Ac League has announced there will be a modified non-championship fall athletic season beginning on Oct. 31. Today, the Inter-Ac League released the following statement: “Given current low rates of community transmission in our area, the Inter-Ac is planning a modified non-championship fall sports schedule for football, boys and girls soccer, […]
WPIAL Zone Presents: AJ’s Elite Eight Week 6
October 16, 2020 | Andrew Schaffer
AAAAAA: 1- North Allegheny (4-0)- (5) Canon Mac 7:30pm 2- Mt. Lebanon (2-2)- Norwin 7:30pm 3- Central Catholic (3-2)- Game vs Hempfield canceled 4- Seneca Valley (3-1)- Baldwin 12pm (Sat.) 5- Canon Mac (2-2)- @ (1) North Allegheny 7:30pm AAAAA: 1- Pine Richland (4-0)- North Hills 7pm 2- Gateway (2-0)- @ (6) Woodland Hills 7pm […]
Look Ahead: Philipsburg Edition (via @TyroneEagleEye)
October 16, 2020 | Billy Splain
By Nicholas Lewis, Business Editor After a gritty 27-20 win over the Penns Valley Rams, the Tyrone Golden Eagles sit perfect at 4-0 and will look to keep it that way this Friday against the Philipsburg-Osceola Mounties (1-3). Philipsburg’s only win was against the 0-5 Huntingdon Bearcats. They have lost to the Central Dragons (5-0), Clearfield […]
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