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October 2020
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Week 4 Review: California’s Dominant Rushing Performance, Trinity Underdogs?
October 4, 2020 | Nate Grella
LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE! Or Click Play Below! Nathan and Jeremiah tackle the week’s lineup of results. Included is a breakdown from Avella and California and a discussion on which conference’s bubble team (Avella, Chartiers Houston, and Trinity) have the best chacne to sneak into the playoffs LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support […]
Second Half Surge Leads Easton To Victory.
October 4, 2020 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
BETHLEHEM- In the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference season opener for both Easton and Bethlehem Liberty Saturday night at Bethlehem Area School District Stadium the lack of competition showed in the first half. Neither team could put points on the board over the first twenty-four minutes. Easton turned the ball over twice on downs, the first […]
Maplewood slips past Cochranton @CochrantonPride @CoachBork53 @MHSTigersFootb1
October 3, 2020 | Shane Lux
Not the way they drew it up, but Maplewood escaped Cochranton 14-6 Saturday night. “It absolutely was not how we drew things up,” said Maplewood head coach Bryan Borkovich. “Not to make excuses, but we had some kids out. We had to sit our quarterback out for the first quarter for breaking team rules, and […]
Lewisburg holds off Midd-West in a thriller @lbgathletics1 @MiddWestFB @Max_Moyers7 @HunterWolfley
October 3, 2020 | Billy Splain
Special Contributor Susquehanna Valley Sports https://twitter.com/SusqValSports It took a while, but the Green Dragons got their first win of the season. With the score tied at 28 and just 90 seconds to play, Lewisburg had the ball at their own 19 after Max Moyers threw Midd-Wests Caden Wolfley for a loss on fourth down. […]
Wyomissing trounces Plymouth Whitemarsh 44-0
October 3, 2020 | Kathy Leister
Gallery of images from this game can be found here: https://www.knlpix.com/p582709114
Tide roll to 3rd straight win of season, 700th win in program history @PAHSathletics @TASDAthletics1
October 3, 2020 | Daniel Reed
In a Schuylkill League(Division 1) clash between two 2019 District XI champions, Pottsville(3-1) rolled to their 3rd straight victory of the season and the 700th win in the storied Crimson Tide program, defeating previously unbeaten Tamaqua Blue Raiders(3-1) at Veteran’s Memorial Stadium on Senior Night 21 to 12. Pottsville took the lead in the […]
Tri-Valley blanks Shen. Valley, 57-0 via SHENENDOAH SENTINAL @TVAthleticDept @ShenQBclub @SVBlueDevils1
October 3, 2020 | Billy Splain
Special Contribution MARY SAJONE / SPECIAL TO SHENANDOAH SENTINEL VALLEY VIEW – Tri-Valley made a statement in their delayed season opener Friday night.The Bulldogs hosted Shenandoah Valley, a squad which had three games under their belt already. A pair of touchdowns, coupled with a safety from a holding penalty against Shenandoah, gave Tri-Valley a […]
Spartans dominate Olympians, 36-0 via SHENANDOAH SENTINEL @Kaylin5171 @NSAthletics1 @coachhall_
October 3, 2020 | PFN Staff
Special Contribution, KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL LANSFORD, Carbon County – North Schuylkill’s undefeated season continues. In a neutral-site game Friday night, at Panther Valley’s field in Lansford, Jim Thorpe and North Schuylkill both entered undefeated. Despite that, North Schuylkill Head Coach Wally Hall said they approached the game the same way they would […]
Scotties Comeback Prevails in Overtime @UnionScotties @Coachdawson17
October 3, 2020 | Sykotyk
October 2, 2020 Union Scotties v. Cornell Raiders Socs Roussos Stadium, New Castle, PA C — 0 – 6 – 6 – 0 – 6 — 18 U — 0 – 6 – 0 – 6 – 8 — 20 7:14 C Punt Return TD, kick blocked 1:41 U 1 yard TD run, run failed […]
HS FOOTBALL: Vikes edge Bears on homecoming night, 28-20 via SHENANDOAH SENTINEL @Kaylin5171 @linemtsd @WmsValleyAthl
October 3, 2020 | Billy Splain
MAHANOY CITY – The Golden Bears dropped their second game of the season in a close game against Williams Valley Friday night. The game began as a shootout, as the two squads exchanged blows. Williams Valley struck first, as QB Bryce Herb found FB Logan Williard for a 36-yard touchdown in the first quarter. Early […]
Line Mountain SOARS above to beat the UDA Trojans 46-22.
October 3, 2020 | PFN Staff
Written by Meghan Laudenslager Once the Eagles got on the scoreboard it didn’t stop. Seniors Jacob Feese and Garret Laudenslager along with junior Beau Keim started off the second drive of the night with runs giving them first downs and driving the Eagles closer to the end zone. Feese with a keeper brought in the […]
The defense rests……for both teams! Penns Manor vs Homer-Center
October 3, 2020 | Greg Ricupero
I The Defense rests….for both teams! By Greg Ricupero Twitter@GregoryRicupero Friday October 2, 2020 Heritage Conference Game of the Week Penns Manor Comets @ Homer-Center Wildcats Last Meeting-9/6/19 Homer-Center 35-7 If you like points, this was the game to see. It took the Wildcats twelve seconds to score as Drew Kochman ran straight down the […]
BEAVER FALLS MAKES STATEMENT WITH 44-15 WIN OVER NEW BRIGHTON
October 3, 2020 | Mark Ross
Built as a match up of previously unbeatens, with the rivalry renewed after a three year layoff, and the battle for the Little Brown Jug at stake Beaver Falls left little doubt that they are the team to beat in Class AA. Besides an opening drive turnover that New Brighton turned into the games first […]
Chestnut Ridge routs Johnstown, 45-0 @CRLionsFootball @r_spring21
October 3, 2020 | Ryan Spring
FISHERTOWN – Chestnut Ridge is starting to enjoy its season. After a tough opening loss to its biggest rival, the Lions have rattled off three straight blowout victories, which includes Friday’s 45-0 shutout of Greater Johnstown in a Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference matchup. The home squad scored two touchdowns in the game’s opening four […]
EISENHOWER SHUTS OUT UNION CITY; CAN CLINCH REGION 5 TITLE NEXT WEEK
October 3, 2020 | Brian Hagberg
UNION CITY, Pa. – Eisenhower moved one step closer to the Region 5 title with a 49-0 win at Union City Friday. The win moves the Knights to 4-0 on the season and gives them the opportunity to clinch the outright region title with a win against Iroquois next week. Eisenhower would secure […]
Dylan Dietz and Josh Chowansky lead North Schuylkill over Jim Thorpe @JTOlympians @NSAthletics1 @coachhall_
October 3, 2020 | Brian O'Donnell
In Friday night’s battle of undefeated Schuylkill League front runners, it was North Schuylkill who proved why they’re still Kings of the league with a 36-0 throttling of Jim Thorpe. After an opening drive punt, the Spartan’s defense forced the first miscue of the night for the Olympians, intercepting Thorpe QB Davier Calcano’s pass inside […]
Quick start leads Newport to win over Susquenita @SusquenitaFB @BuffaloBuzzz @AndyBat66282364
October 3, 2020 | Billy Splain
Before the senior night game started between the Buffalos of Newport and the Susquenita Blackhawks, Newport head coach Todd Rothermel said his quarterback, Andrew Bates, would be one to watch. He wasn’t wrong. Bates opened up the game with a 30 yard fumble return for a score on the second play, then after the Buffalo […]
Tussey Mountain, with A Lot of Lucko, Grounds Out Glendale @TusseyMtTitans @GlendaleVkingFB
October 3, 2020 | Phil Myers
Everybody needs some luck sometime. But Tussey Mountain, now 4-0, has had a lot of luck in their first four games, Kaden Lucko that is. The 5’8” 185 pound running back rushed for 119 yards on 16 carries and scored four touchdowns leading his Titans to a 42-12 triumph over the homestanding Glendale Vikings Friday […]
Tyrone spoils BEA homecoming with last minute score @CoachJNagle @GoldenEagles_FB (jodon gallery)
October 3, 2020 | Ron Bracken
WINGATE – On a perfect night for football, Tyrone and Bald Eagle Area combined to play an imperfect game that featured eight turnovers and 11 penalties. But as flawed as it might have been it was as entertaining a contest as you might see all season, one that was won by the Golden Eagles, […]
“Hit Man” Holzman Too Much For Vikes, Old Forge rolls over Riverside
October 3, 2020 | PFN Staff
The Old Forge Blue Devils routed the Riverside Vikings 43-12 Friday night at Old Forge Memorial Stadium. Senior running back Collin “Hit Man” Holzman stacked up 154 yards in 10 carriers and scored 1 touchdown in the crosstown rivalry. Only 2 minutes into the first quarter Holzman struck early with a run that set […]
Montoursville outlasts Danville, 42-28, in old-school slugfest
October 3, 2020 | Ed Weaver
In a match up of two unbeaten teams that lived up to its billing the Montoursville Warriors remained undefeated following a 42-28 win over Danville at Memorial Stadium on Friday, October 2.
Central Dauphin once again slams State College @CDRamsFootball @Statehighfball
October 3, 2020 | Caleb Craig
As of two weeks ago, State College Area High school football appeared as though no season would be played… but it’s 2020 and things change fast. The State College Little Lions found out late September 17th that a plan had passed for them to play when in-person courses resumed. In-person instruction was previously stopped […]
Penn Trafford rolls to easy win with huge second quarter
October 3, 2020 | Andrew Schaffer
It was a night full of turnovers for Woodland Hills. Penn Trafford forced five turnovers in the 38-6 victory. “Those guys were up to the challenge, we knew how good Woodland Hills was” said Coach Ruane. Penn Trafford started with the ball and they had a good drive going but they ultimately ended up turning […]
Berks Catholic Defeats Daniel Boone 49-7 (photo gallery)
October 3, 2020 | Bill Snook
For full album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/dkHxaNL2KDPpjzF96
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