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September 2020

Brookville Pounds Karns City in Battle of Unbeatens

September 26, 2020 | Phil Myers

Last night in Brookville, the Blue Raiders gave the Gremlins what Patty gave the drum, a good beating. Hitting on all cylinders offensively and deploying a punishing defense, Brookville scored a 44-0 victory over the previously unbeaten visitors. “This is probably the best all-around game we’ve played in the last couple years,” stated an elated […]

Hoenstine leads Dragons to 40-14 romp over Mounties

September 26, 2020 | Ron Bracken

PHILIPSBURG – It was only a matter of time before Central quarterback Jeff Hoenstine found the range with his rifle arm. Then he began shooting holes in the Philipsburg-Osceola secondary. The sophomore completed 12 of 20 passes for an even 300 yards and five touchdowns as the Scarlet Dragons improved to 3-0 with a 40-14 […]

Rocco Pulizzi carries Montoursville to lopsided shut out. Mike Frazier Gallery @Hold_The_Rope @MiffFootball

September 26, 2020 | Mike Frazier

Montoursville Warriors continued their path of domination in Mifflinburg Friday night with a drubbing of Mifflinburg by a score of 53-0. Rocco Pulizzi scored four times on runs of 80, 55, 54 and 66 yards.

Palisades Spoil Opening Home Game for Northern Lehigh 35-27.

September 26, 2020 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski

By Brian Ptashinski @BPtashinski on Twitter SLATINGTON- In this strange Colonial League football season, the Palisades Pirates came into their contest with Northen Lehigh already playing two games, where the home team was playing in their first. When the dust cleared, in a back and forth contest, The Pirates survived a valiant effort from the […]

Defense leads Thomas Jefferson to victory in second half

September 26, 2020 | Andrew Schaffer

It was the tale of two halves in Jefferson Hills tonight. In the second half Thomas Jefferson used their defense to pull away from Belle Vernon in their 42-21 victory. “We made plays when we had to defensively especially in the second half” said Coach Cherpak. In the first half Belle Vernon got the ball […]

Jones leads offensive surge as the Mighty Mikes declaw the Bearcats

September 26, 2020 | Peyton Trollinger

41-16. That would be the final score of this matchup between the Carmichaels Mighty Mikes and the Bentworth Bearcats, however, do not be fooled by the score. This was a still a battle for both sides. This game started out as a stereotypical Friday night high school football game, tightly contested and no team giving […]

Dubois Stout Defense Blanks Punxsutawney 24-0, Breaks 13 Game Losing Skid @carter_newcome @PABackyard

September 26, 2020 | Nate Grella

By Carter Newcome The Dubois Beavers hosted the Punxsutawney Chucks on Friday Night for the first time since 2015. The two arch-rival schools met up for the 95th all time matchup and for the first of two contests this season. The Beavers took advantage of playing in front of its’ hometown crowd and put points […]

Defense comes up Big Late in West Mifflin win over Laurel Highlands 27-20 @NathanGrella @PABackyard

September 26, 2020 | Nate Grella

For a West Mifflin team that surrendered 97 points in their first two games, limiting a potential 5 star in Rodney Gallagher and the Laurel Highlands Mustangs would be paramount, as well as shaking off a few demons in the process. Fortunately for the Titans, they would be aided by their very own college recruit […]

Iroquois outlasts Union City @CoachMattMorgan @IroquoisFB

September 26, 2020 | Shane Lux

Iroquois rushed for 378 yards and averaged 12.1 yards per carry en route to a 35-28 victory over Union City Friday night. “I saw the way they played against Seneca, and I thought we were evenly matched,” said Iroquois head coach Matt Morgan. “I knew they were missing a couple of guys tonight, but nobody […]

Spring-Ford Runs through Perkiomen Valley On Way to Season Opening Win

September 26, 2020 | TC Jones

Pic: Kathy Leister, www.knlpix.com In an important Pioneer Athletic Conference opener, the Spring-Ford Rams looked to be in mid-season form both running the ball and on defense. Out of the gate, the physical Rams’ offensive line created big holes for running tandem Nicholas Teets and Harry Adieyefeh. The big guys up front set the tone, […]

Freedom falls to Neshannock 54-20 in one sided affair @FHSPress

September 25, 2020 | Dylan Scheel

On Sept. 25 the Freedom Bulldogs went up against the Neshannock Lancers looked to keep there momentum going from their 21-0 victory against Riverside the previous week. The game started with the Freedom Bulldogs receiving the kickoff. The Lancers played great defense and forced a Freedom punt. And just four minutes thirteen seconds into the […]

Jersey Shore Improves to 3-0 With Big Win Over Central Mountain

September 25, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter

The Jersey Shore Bulldogs and Central Mountain Wildcats faced off in an undefeated matchup Friday night with Jersey Shore coming out with a big victory. For the Bulldogs, it was a big night for Senior quarterback Branden Wheary and Junior receiver Cayden Hess. Wheary finished the game with 175 yards passing and four touchdowns […]

Berlin Improves to 3-0 after another dominating performance against Blacklick Valley

September 25, 2020 | Alex Bruck

The Berlin Mountaineers defeated the Blacklick Valley Vikings 49-7 in a week 3 contest. The Berlin Mountaineers started off hot again as they ran down the field on their first possession. Issac Etris would cap off the drive with a 17 yard touchdown run to give Berlin the first points of the game. Later […]

WELCOME BACK PHILADELPHIA CATHOLIC LEAGUE!

September 25, 2020 | Billy Splain

AOP High Schools Athletics Announcement PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Office of Catholic Education and Faith in the Future Foundation are pleased to announce that the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s 17 high schools may resume interscholastic athletic competition while continuing to strictly follow health and safety guidelines. On August 24th, it was announced that Archdiocesan high schools throughout […]

WPIAL This Week with Steve Richey

September 25, 2020 | Billy Splain

6A Quad County Conference: Canon-McMillan Big Macs (1-1, 1-1) at Baldwin Highlanders (0-0, 1-0): This game has been postponed due to covid-19 concerns at Baldwin. Canon-McMillan picked up a huge win last week by defeating Mount Lebanon 24-17. Chris Davis scored two touchdowns on a 90-yard kickoff return and a 64-yard reception. Baldwin had their […]

WPIAL Zone Presents: AJ’s Elite Eight Week 3

September 25, 2020 | Andrew Schaffer

AAAAAA: 1- Central Catholic (2-0)- (2) North Allegheny 7pm 2- North Allegheny (1-0)- @ (1) Central Catholic 7pm 3- Seneca Valley (1-0)- Norwin 7:30pm 4- Baldwin (1-0)- Game vs Canon Mac PPD 5- Canon Mac (1-0)- @ (3) Elizabeth Forward 7pm AAAAA: 1- Pine Richland (2-0)- Game vs Gateway Cancelled 2- Gateway (2-0)- Game vs […]

Avella upsets West Greene 21-20 on the road to improve to 3-0 for the first since 2013 @carter_newcome

September 25, 2020 | Nate Grella

By Carter Newcome A late touchdown by West Greene pulled the Pioneers to within 1 point of Avella with just 5 minutes remaining in the 4th quarter. However, the Eagles defense answered when it needed it the most. They would recover the ensuing onside kick and killed the clock to improve to what most would […]

Yes, there will be state playoffs. PIAA released brackets yesterday, now for the scramble!

September 24, 2020 | Billy Splain

On Wednesday, the PIAA voted on then released their state playoff brackets for football. There were two choices, one would have ended football the weekend before Thanksgiving, but the board voted on the second option with places the titles games on Friday and Saturday following Thanksgiving. The games will still be played at Hersheypark Stadium […]

Protime Predictions by Phil

September 24, 2020 | Phil Myers

Protime has seen a lot of games over his career. Some were great games some were not so great games. As a kid, Protime was always involved in great games. The local sandlot games were a thing to behold and they could last hours. The roster constantly changed as more kids showed up and as […]

2020 Player Profile: Messiah Johnson – Liberty @MessiahJohnson2 @CoachTrubyLHS

September 24, 2020 | Ashley Hacker

Messiah Johnson Liberty High School Class of 2021 RT/DE Jersey #61 Other sports: Basketball & Track and field Twitter: @MessiahJohnson2 s://www.hudl.com/video/3/10158530/5db7060cc11a580ca8406c40 _________________________________________________________________________________ Why do you play football? This is the sport I love. I didn’t know it until 7th grade, but that first time putting on a uniform at Northeast Middle School I […]

BackyardPAFootball Podcast LIVE: Week 3 Preview

September 23, 2020 | Nate Grella

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PFN Week 3 Rankings are in!

September 23, 2020 | Billy Splain

This weeks rankings reflect those who are scheduled to play “full” schedules. As teams come back, we’ll adjust accordingly Week 3 CLASS 6A prev rkg 1 Pittsburgh C.C. (7) 2-0 2 2 Central Dauphin (3) 0-0 3 3 North Penn (1) 0-0 5 4 Delaware Valley (2) 0-0 6 5 North Allegheny (7) 1-0 7 […]

WCSD Approves Sheffield Football Co-Op With Warren For Remainder Of 2020 Season, Pending PIAA Approval

September 23, 2020 | Andy Close

WARREN, Pa. – The Warren County School District Board of Directors, in a special meeting on Wednesday, approved the Termination of Cooperative Sports Agreement for football between Sheffield Area Middle/High School and Abraxas, as presented for the 2020 season. This was contingent upon the PIAA approving the separate modification of the Cooperative Agreement […]

Wildcats Fall To Raiders In D9 League Matchup

September 23, 2020 | David McClaine

CLARION SPORTS ZONE Wildcats Fall To Raiders In D9 League Matchup (Posted 09/–/20) The Central Clarion Wildcats fell to the Brookville Raiders in a District Nine League – Large School matchup 49-30, C-L’s Homecoming Game, on Friday (September 18th) at Clarion-Limestone Stadium. The first half saw both teams putting lots of points on the board. […]

Red Tornado’s make turnover count in Tuesday night win over Williams Valley @GOBIGRED19 @WV_Vikings