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October 2020
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 […]
Bentworth Hangs On Against Avella (@BentworthHigh @BentworthSD @AvellaArea @EaglesFootbal18)
October 16, 2020 | Sykotyk
Thursday, October 15, 2020 Bentworth Bearcats v. Avella Eagles Bentworth Athletic Field, Ellsworth, PA A — 7 – 0 – 12 – 12 — 31 B — 3 – 26 – 6 – 6 — 41 340 B 23 yard FG 056 A 5 yard TD run (kick good) 1030 B 41 yard TD […]
Conversation with Coach – Carmen DeFrancesco @AreaBerwick @jakelann65 @masonlaubach1
October 16, 2020 | Phil Myers
Note: This interview was conducted in July, 2020 All Pictures via Tom Brooks Photography How does a guy who owned 2 NAPA franchises end up coaching high school football? On top of that how does he land head coaching gigs at Mt. Carmel and Berwick, two of the most storied high school football programs in […]
Brashear Bulls Its Way To 24-0 Victory Over Perry @brashear_bulls
October 16, 2020 | Billy Splain
Brashear Bulls Its Way To 24-0 Victory Over Perry After losing two competitive games to start the season to Westinghouse(20-0) and Allderdice(9-6) the Brashear Bulls faced a turning point situation in this shortened City League season. The Bulls responded well and pulled away from Perry for a 24-0 victory on Thursday night at Cupples Stadium. […]
Protime Predictions by Phil
October 15, 2020 | Phil Myers
A lot of unusual things happened to Protime in 2020 and none of them turned out to be good. Last week he talked about his March faceplant. This week he will recount his June hernia operation which he would just as soon forget also. At first Protime thought he was gaining weight when he noticed […]
Elizabeth-Forward DE/TE Chase Whatton is heading to Bowling Green @ChaseWhatton @Coach_Collodi @EFWarriors
October 14, 2020 | Billy Splain
It feels like Chase Whatton’s recruiting trip has been a long one, but it really hasn’t if you count 12 years as long. It started when he was in fifth grade. Then it heated up in February with his first D1 offer that came from Buffalo. That one offer opened the flood gates and all […]
Lehigh Valley Gridiron Tidbits Week 5
October 14, 2020 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Week five of the high school football season around the Lehigh Valley is in the books and just about all the teams have played at least one game this season, all but for Pleasant Valley, who is scheduled to play Pocono Mountain West this Friday night October 16th stay tuned! Recapping this past weekend […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Week 6 Preview
October 14, 2020 | Nate Grella
Click HERE to listen or Press Play in the module below! Nathan and Jeremiah preview the week’s upcoming games including full previews of Cal and Carmike’s big TCS battle and Trinity hosting Belle Vernon in a big playoff defining matchup. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!
The Comeback Kids: Tyrone Tops Penns Valley on Late Gripp TD (via @TyroneEagleEye)
October 14, 2020 | PFN Staff
By Dean Grassi, Assistant Sports Editor . For the third time this season, the Golden Eagles found themselves down by a touchdown late in the fourth quarter, this time on the road against Penns Valley. Just like they did in week one against Bellefonte and week four against Bald Eagle, the Golden Eagles stepped up with […]
Chance to Play: 9 Team Spring League Gives those missing Fall season a chance
October 14, 2020 | Willie McGonigle
Cheltenham’s Ryan Nase and Harry S.Truman’s Ben Johnson share several common bonds. Typically on Friday nights you can find these men guiding their teams into battle against the powers in the Suburban One League. However 2020 has brought these men pain has they are the head coaches of the only two teams in the league […]
PFN Rankings are IN! Week 6, 2020!
October 14, 2020 | Billy Splain
We waited till the dust settled after some Tuesday football. This weeks rankings, as did last weeks, reflect those teams who have played are are expected to play. Week 6 CLASS 6A prev rkg 1 St. Josephs Prep (12) 1-0 1 2 Central Dauphin (3) 3-0 2 3 North Allegheny (7) 4-0 3 4 McDowell […]
Lakeland gets miracle win over Wilkes-Barre @LHSChiefs
October 14, 2020 | Billy Splain
Nick Mancuso races to the endzone and celebrates after his 75 yard punt return to set up the winning play. Pic Aaron Yurkanin Going into the fourth quarter with a 19 – 6 lead, Lakeland head coach David Piwowarczyk knew his team was in trouble. Wilkes-Barre scored three times in the fourth quarter to take […]
Mount Carmel to Forfeit Remainder of Season
October 13, 2020 | Ed Weaver
According to a press release issued by Mount Carmel’s administration the Red Tornadoes are forfeiting the remainder of their season due to an ongoing investigation of hazing allegations involving members of the football team.
PFN Willie wants to know: “What the hecks happening in Districts 1&12?” Oct 13, 2020 edition
October 13, 2020 | Willie McGonigle
Feels good to be back! If you told me last year after walking off the field after the Downingtown West-Central Dauphin State Semi-Final last December that I wouldn’t have another report till mid October I would have told you were crazy, but welcome to the COVID 19 world we are in. Luckily District 1 […]
West Middlsex rolls past Kennedy Catholic on Homecoming
October 13, 2020 | John Robbins
In West Middlesex’s homecoming and final regular season home game, the Big Reds went out with a shutout 26-0 win over the Kennedy Catholic Golden Eagles. The scoring was opened up for West Middlsex by quarterback Ty Tate who ran it in from a yard out. The two-point conversion failed leading to a 6-0 lead […]
Crushing the Colts: Marion Center cruises to victory @MCStingersFB
October 13, 2020 | Liam cornetto
Marion Center, PA – It was a Stinger-themed senior night showdown under the glow of the Friday night lights at John Mallino Stadium, as two previously undefeated teams, the Northern Cambria Colts and the Marion Center Stingers, met for a District 6, Heritage Conference tussle. One arose victorious, as Marion Center’s Ty Ryen threw two […]
Freedom Vs. Easton (PHOTOS) @fhssportsBASD @EastonFootball
October 13, 2020 | Ashley Hacker
October 10, 2020 Freedom Patriots Vs. Easton Rovers BASD Stadium, Bethlehem, PA Final Score 21-10 PHOTOS OF GAME For more, and larger, photos from this weekend, click HERE For previous weeks and seasons, visit https://twitter.com/ashley_hacker1?lang=en
Liberty Vs. Bethlehem Catholic (PHOTOS) @CoachTrubyLHS @LIBERTYATHCLUB @Becahi_Hawks
October 13, 2020 | Ashley Hacker
October 9, 2020 Liberty Hurricanes Vs. Bethlehem Catholic Hawks BASD Stadium, Bethlehem, PA Final Score 42-17 PHOTOS OF GAME For more, and larger, photos from this weekend, click HERE For previous weeks and seasons, visit https://twitter.com/ashley_hacker1?lang=en
Warriors Run Past Wildcats, 33-9
October 13, 2020 | Ed Weaver
After a 3 week hiatus the Canton Warriors scored a 33-9 win over the Athens Wildcats in the rain at Alumni Stadium on Monday, October 12.
Loyalsock scores on first 9 possessions, Aeden Holler leads Lancer defense to win over Warrior Run @sockathletics @athleticsWR
October 13, 2020 | Billy Splain
Aeden Holler spent a good portion of a wet, cool evening in the Warrior Run backfield. The 6’4″, 220 pound defensive lineman registered 10 tackles, 5 for loss and a sack, keeping the Defenders on their heels while Chase Cavanaugh led the Lancer offense with three tds and accounted for over 200 yards of offense […]
Central League Schedule
October 13, 2020 | Charlie DiPasqua
Football is back! There will be Friday night lights in 2020 for all twelve members in the Central League. Every team has been approved by their school board to start practicing and get ready for a shortened season. The league announced that all teams will not be eligible for the District One postseason or the […]
BackyardPAFootball Recap Video: Washington vs Trinity @TrinityHillers
October 12, 2020 | Nate Grella
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2020 Keystone Club: OFFENSIVE LEADERS! Week 5: Oct 8-13
October 12, 2020 | Billy Splain
Each week we will present the Keystone Club. This Club consists of players meeting the requirements sent to coaches. It is a statewide compilation of top performances for the previous weekend. PLEASE EMAIL billy@pafootballnews.com if you wish someone to be on this list! Entries must be from coach or verified. Top Offensive Performances Records (SR=School […]
2020 Keystone Club: DEFENSIVE LEADERS! Week 5: Oct 8-13
October 12, 2020 | Billy Splain
Each week we will present the Keystone Club. This Club consists of players meeting the requirements sent to coaches. It is a statewide compilation of top performances for the previous weekend. PLEASE EMAIL billy@pafootballnews.com if you wish someone to be on this list! Entries must be from coach or verified. Top Defensive Performances # Tackles […]
2020 Keystone Club: The @LaunchPadKickT Special Teams Leaders! Week 5: Oct 8-13
October 12, 2020 | Billy Splain
https://launchpadkickofftee.com/ Each week we will present the Keystone Club. This Club consists of players meeting the requirements sent to coaches. It is a statewide compilation of top performances for the previous weekend. PLEASE EMAIL billy@pafootballnews.com if you wish someone to be on this list! Entries must be from coach or verified. Top Special Teams Performances […]
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