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October 2020
After trailing the whole first half the Line Mountain Eagles beat the Newport Buffalo 44-21 @MegLaud @linemtsd
October 25, 2020 | PFN Staff
After trailing the whole first half the Line Mountain Eagles beat the Newport Buffalo 44-21 Meghan Laudenslager photos Heather Fees The first few possessions gave LM a lot of 1st downs but that’s where they stayed for the first 5 minutes of the game. Senior Jacob Feese with the keeper gave the Eagles their first […]
Pottsville crashes Jim Thorpe’s Homecoming
October 25, 2020 | Brian O'Donnell
Pottsville crashes Jim Thorpe’s Homecoming The atmosphere in Jim Thorpe on Friday night was electric. Not only was it Homecoming and Senior night for Thorpe, but it was also the reveal of their brand new turf field. A battle with fellow 5-1 Pottsville didn’t make for a good debut for the Olympians. To […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: WPIAL Playoff Pairings INSTANT REACTION
October 25, 2020 | Nate Grella
LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE, or click play in the module below! Nathan and Jeremiah provide INSTANT REACTION and review the reveal of the WPIAL Football Playoff seedings. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!
Tyrone soars over Penn Cambria with 227 yard effort from Damon Gripp @GoldenEagles_FB 20 @PennPanther 14
October 24, 2020 | Billy Splain
The Golden Eagles of Tyrone soared into the District 6 Class 2A title game with a hard fought 20-14 win over Penn Cambria tonight. Tyrone wide receiver Damon Gripp led the Eagles with 227 yards of receiving on 10 catches with one TD reception. “These kids have never, the seniors here, have never been in […]
Warren rolls past Corry @WarrenFootball @jgood62 @CorrySports
October 24, 2020 | Shane Lux
If you like offense, then Corry, PA, was the place to be Saturday afternoon; even more so if you’re a Warren Dragons fan. The Dragons piled up 518 yards of offense and 52 points to beat up Corry 52-21. “We came in here with the attitude that we wanted to jump out early,” said Warren […]
Farrell advances to D10 Double-A Title Game @NWSD_FOOTBALL @peguesAmp @farrellfootball
October 24, 2020 | Shane Lux
Anthony Stallworth ran for 243 yards and a touchdown as Farrell knocked off Northwestern 30-10 Saturday afternoon at Albion. “I thought we played a good game,” said Farrell head coach Anthony Pegues. “I thought the targeting call was bad, outside of that it was a good game.” The Steelers scored on their opening possession as […]
Freedom Bulldogs defeat Mohawk Warriors 47-20 in final regular season game @FHSPress
October 24, 2020 | Luke Snavely
Co-written by: Luke Snavely and Dylan Scheel On Oct. 23, the Freedom Bulldogs faced the Mohawk Warriors. Both teams were already eliminated from playoff contention, but it was still a high intensity game. There was lots of tension between the two teams too. Both teams had many flags; some were even personal fouls. The Warriors […]
Better Late Than Never: Central League Begins With a Commanding Haverford Victory Over Upper Darby
October 24, 2020 | TC Jones
In a game that is typically reserved for Thanksgiving weekend, the Central League began its COVID-deferred season with a clash of two rivals. With temperatures in the low 70s, the weather felt very much like the traditional opening weekend of football, though this year in late-October. Upper Darby’s young sophomore quarterback struggled early and Haverford […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Week 7 Review: McKeesport’s Historic Upset, Washington Into the Playoffs
October 24, 2020 | Nate Grella
TO LISTEN CLICK HERE– Or Press Play in the module below Nathan and Jeremiah break down the final week of the regular season including Mapletown taking down Bentworth, Washington’s dominating performance over Frazier, and McKeesport handing TJ their first home loss since 2017. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!
Ridley Holds Off Conestoga Comeback, Wins 21-14
October 24, 2020 | Jack Susanin
BERWYN- The Central League is back, and the Ridley Green Raiders and the Conestoga Pioneers were eager to start the season. These two programs were eager to ignite their rivalry. Expectations were high for this one and it did not disappoint. THE GAME It was clear that this one was going to be a defensive […]
Dragons Torch Commodores 35-14
October 24, 2020 | Alex Fydryszewski
Historically, Allderdice is the school in the Pittsburgh City League that plays the toughest non-City slate. Over the years, they’ve battled the likes of Steubenville(OH), Linsly(WV) and many others in a “take on all comers” mindset. Their consistency as a program at the top of the City was on display Friday night as they walloped […]
Bellefonte captures Luther Trophy
October 24, 2020 | Billy Splain
PHILIPSBURG – A drive-killing interception led to a backbreaking touchdown which led to a 35-7 victory for Bellefonte over Philipsburg-Osceola in the annual battle for the Luther Trophy Friday night. P-O had fallen behind the Raiders, 7-0 when Ethan Rossman went up the middle from a yard out with 4:18 in the second quarter and […]
Westinghouse Elevators Past Carrick 57-6.
October 24, 2020 | Alex Fydryszewski
Westinghouse Elevators Past Carrick 57-6. Westinghouse had one final hurdle to a regular season title in the Pittsburgh City League entering Friday afternoon’s game with winless Carrick. The Bulldogs responded with a dominating 57-6 victory, claiming the regular season City League title with an undefeated record. The Game On their opening drive, Westinghouse found paydirt […]
Altoona takes thriller from State College to win their first District 6 title since 2002 @AltoonaAthletic @scoachlintal @SCoachLintal @Marcusday15
October 24, 2020 | Billy Splain
Aaron Carothers second interception of the night couldn’t have come at a better time. Trailing State College 21-14 late in the fourth quarter, the Little Lions had just gotten an interception of there own and were hoping to either run the clock down or get an insurance score. Instead, quarterback Marcus Day ripped off a […]
Hornets score two late touchdowns in loss to Canton
October 24, 2020 | Ed Weaver
The Wellsboro Varsity Football team scored two late fourth-quarter touchdowns in a 39-13 loss to Canton on Friday, October 23.
Jack Krug Leads Brookville to First Playoff Win in 10 Years
October 24, 2020 | Phil Myers
While football is the epitome of a team sport, sometimes an individual has a performance that lends one to believe that the team sport thing just isn’t so. Last night in Brookville in the District 9 AA semi-final between Ridgway and Brookville Jack Krug was that guy. All Mr. Krug did in leading his Brookville […]
Wissahickon Comes From Behind Yet Again to Win in Overtime 20-13
October 24, 2020 | Zak Wolf
“This team this year is just a different team. They’re a team that’s never going to quit, they’re going to fight through until the end and they’re going to make sure they do everything they can so when that final clock shows zeros, that we got that victory.” Coach Bruce Fleming said, as the Wissahickon Trojans […]
Jersey Shore escapes Central Mountain with narrow win (gallery Mike Frazier) @andersonowen15 @BrettGerlachQB
October 24, 2020 | Mike Frazier
The number 2 team in the state rolled into Mill Hall with one lopsided win over the Wildcats already this season. Last night the Bulldogs escaped with a 21-9 win but not without a few claw marks left by the ‘Cats. Owen Anderson scored all three touchdowns for the Bulldogs, including a 37 yard punt […]
28 Point First Quarter Propels Springfield Over Penncrest
October 24, 2020 | Willie McGonigle
MIDDLETOWN: After struggling last season going 3-8 the Springfield Cougars wanted to come and show that they are one still one of the top teams in the Central League. On Friday at Penncrest’s Louis Scott Field the Cougars did just that by putting up 28 points in the games opening twelve minutes on their way […]
Berlin edges Forest Hill in rare meeting 41-18 to remain undefeated
October 24, 2020 | Alex Bruck
In a game that wasn’t announced till last Sunday, the Berlin mountaineers traveled to Sidman, PA to take on the (2-3) Forest hill rangers. Berlin started off strong in the first half with a strong performance by the offense. Berlins Quarterback Will spochart connected with wide receiver tuck hillegass on some huge screen passes […]
Upper St. Clair beats South Fayette in thriller
October 24, 2020 | Andrew Schaffer
Just like last week Upper St. Clair overcame a deficit although this might have been in more dramatic fashion. It was a late touchdown that lifted Upper St. Clair in their 36-32 victory over South Fayette. Upper St. Clair led for the majority of the game however they did have to rally late to win […]
BackyardPAFootball: EMERGENCY PODCAST: McKeesport Upsets Thomas Jefferson, Avella to the Playoffs
October 24, 2020 | Nate Grella
LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE OR CLICK PLAY IN THE MODULE BELOW Nathan, Carter and Jeremiah’s instant reactions to both McKeesport’s historic upset victory against Thomas Jefferson along with Avella upsetting Carmichaels to clinch the conference championship. Included also is a debate on where the PIAA should hold their state title game, and a heated […]
Mechanicsburg Improves to 5-0; Beats Waynesboro 35-7 @GoMechancisburg @FootballWASHS
October 24, 2020 | Patrick Grill
The Waynesboro Indians traveled to Mechanicsburg’s John H. Frederick Field to take on the undefeated Wildcats in a Mid-Penn Colonial division match-up of teams with District 3 5A playoff hopes in the balance. Mechanicsburg, behind another stellar performance by dual-threat quarterback Micah Brubaker, prevailed 35-7. Brubaker (12/18 passing for 207 yards) scored twice on the […]
Garnet Valley Takes Central League Opener Against Lower Merion 42-6
October 24, 2020 | Alec Eskin
Tonight marked the first week of games for the Central League. There was a lot of excitement not just from Garnet Valley and Lower Merion, but from all of the other schools too. But tonight at Moe DeFrank, it was all Garnet Valley tonight. Both teams had a lot of offer but Garnet Valley pulled […]
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