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September 2020
Will Spochart explodes for 281 Rushing yards and 5TDs as Berlin rolls over Township in 49-0 Win.
September 18, 2020 | Alex Bruck
The Berlin Mountaineers traveled to Conemaugh township to take on the Indians in a week 2 matchup! Berlin started off the game with a heavy dose of run offense! Will spochart started his monster night with a early Touchdown in the 1st. Later on in the first Quarter Will ran a quarterback draw and […]
WPIAL Zone Presents: AJ’s Elite Eight Week 2
September 18, 2020 | Andrew Schaffer
AAAAAA: 1- Central Catholic (1-0)- @ Norwin 7pm 2- North Allegheny (1-0)- Game vs Baldwin postponed 3- Mt. Lebanon (0-0)- @ Canon Mac 7pm 4- Seneca Valley (0-0)- @ Hempfield 7pm 5- Baldwin (1-0)- Game vs North Allegheny postponed AAAAA: 1- Pine Richland (1-0)- @ (4) Upper St. Clair 7pm 2- Gateway (1-0)- Bethel […]
WPIAL PREVIEW: Steve Richey Previews the week 2 conference matchups
September 18, 2020 | Billy Splain
6A Quad County Conference: Baldwin Highlanders (0-0, 1-0) at North Allegheny Tigers (0-0, 1-0): This game was supposed to be a matchup between two teams that had their section openers postponed due to covid-19, however Baldwin has to postpone with covid-19 concerns. Baldwin was able to pick a game up as they traveled to Hollidaysburg […]
Neshannock ginds out win over Mohawk @MHSAthletics667 @NeshannockF @Nesh_Sports @coachmo76
September 18, 2020 | Shane Lux
Kurt Sommerfeld celebrates the game’s final touchdown. Photo by Sykotyk. Neshannock piled up 227 rushing yards and pulled away for a 37-22 win over Mohawk Thursday night in New Castle. “It was great to get back into the win column,” said Neshannock head coach Fred Mozzocio. “We still have a lot of work to do. […]
PFN Rankings for “week 1” Sept 16, are in!
September 17, 2020 | Billy Splain
Side note: The rankings include teams that are currently not scheduled to play. We are hoping those who are not playing will come back. If, as the season progresses, those teams do not come back we will adjust accordingly. CLASS 6A prev rkg 1 St. Joseph’s Prep (12) 0-0 1 2 Pittsburgh C.C. (7) 1-0 […]
2020 Team Preview: The Allentown Central Catholic Vikings @ACCHSVikings @ACCHS_Athletics @acchs_football @Coach_McGorry
September 17, 2020 | Billy Splain
Allentown Central Catholic Vikings Head Coach Tim McGorry Assistant Coaches * Jim Morgan: Associate Head Coach Geoff Laird: Defensive Coordinator/LB John Toman: Offensive Coordinator/QB Paul Hagadus: Offensive Line Matt Kosciolek: Co-DC/DB Scott Horoshko: Special Teams Coordinator/OLB Mike Cerimele: Strength and Conditioning/RB Jalen Scipio: WR Angelo Lucci: TE Jamie Pagliaro: DL Curtis Reigle: LB Joesph Cassidy: Asst […]
Protime Predictions by Phil
September 17, 2020 | Phil Myers
Well, ever since Protime was a little tyke he loved football, especially high school football. He would get all dressed up with his favorite helmet and grab the pigskin he slept with during football season, the one that had seen its better day, and then outside he’d go to play the scheduled imaginary game. It […]
2020 Team Preview: The Wilson Bulldogs @WilsonBulldogs
September 17, 2020 | Billy Splain
Wilson Bulldogs Head Coach Doug Dahms Assistant Coaches Jeremy PAlm, Ernie Wolber, Matt Bender, Jake Peterson, Brandon Dahms, Erik Baumener, Jami Sands, Mark Steinmeyer, Chase Godrey, Ryan Wolber, Brett Gibble 2019 Season Record 10-2 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-18 vs. Governor Mifflin (0-0) John Gurski Stadium 7:00 pm 09-25 @ Manheim Township (0-0) * 7:00 pm 10-02 […]
2020 Team Preview: The Lebanon Cedars @CedarsFootball @isaiah_QBcedars
September 16, 2020 | Billy Splain
Lebanon Cedars 2019 Season Record 7-4 Head Coach Frank Isenberg Assistant Coaches Karl Liedtka, Jeff Stellar, Greg Herr, Bani Gbadyu, Jason Capello 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-18 @ Northern Lebanon (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-25 vs. Lampeter-Strasburg (0-0) 7:00 pm 10-02 @ Ephrata (0-0) 7:00 pm 10-09 vs. Garden Spot (0-0) 7:00 pm 10-16 @ Lancaster Catholic (0-0) 7:00 pm 10-23 vs. Donegal (0-0) 7:00 pm […]
2020 Player Profile: Rondell Mcneil – Liberty @RondellMcneil11 @CoachTrubyLHS
September 16, 2020 | Ashley Hacker
Rondell Mcneil Liberty High School Class of 2021 WR/TE/LB Jersey #85 Ht: 6’1 Wt: 215 Other sports: Basketball Twitter: @RondellMcneil http://www.hudl.com/profile/10757329 _________________________________________________________________________________ Why do you play football? I just love the game. Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? Definitely, Odell Beckham Jr., He plays my wide receiver position and is […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast LIVE: Week 2 Preview! 7:20 PM EST 9/15
September 15, 2020 | Nate Grella
Listen to the Podcast LIVE! The Premiere will start at 7:20 PM EST Tonight, September 15th Click Play below! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!
JT Olympians special teams key to win over Marian Catholic
September 15, 2020 | Brian O'Donnell
The Jim Thorpe Olympians took on the Marian Colts in their season opener In Hometown on Friday night. Thorpe set the tone early on their way to a 43-0 win. After a 3 and out, Sal Capria got through untouched to block the Marian punt into the endzone for a safety. On the ensuing […]
Conversation with Coach – Bill Cherpak, Thomas Jefferson; Unmasked! @AthleticTj @TJHSJaguars
September 15, 2020 | Phil Myers
(Note: this interview was conducted in the spring of 2020) Before Bill Cherpak became the Athletic Director at Thomas Jefferson people were dying to meet him, but when they did, they simply wouldn’t say anything. That’s because Coach Cherpak was a successful mortician from 1991 to 2004. Most people probably do not know that about […]
Tyrone Puts its Gripp on Bellefonte
September 14, 2020 | Billy Splain
tyroneeagleeyenews.com Contribution By Dean Grassi, Senior Damon Gripp led the Eagles with two TDs and two INTs Photo: Lucia Isenberg Going into the first game of the season, even some of the Golden Eagle faithful had their doubts about Friday’s match up with Bellefonte. The Red Raiders were ranked fifth in the state, first […]
Central Clarion Wildcats Open Historic First Season With Win Over Over Punxsutawney
September 14, 2020 | David McClaine
CLARION SPORTS ZONE The Central Clarion Wildcats opened their inaugural season on Friday (September 11th), with a 42-6 win over Punxsutawney, at Clarion-Limestone Stadium . With this being the first game (and first home game) in Central Clarion history, the game was loaded with program firsts that these Wildcat players will remember for the rest […]
2020 Keystone Club: The @LaunchPadKickT Special Teams Leaders! Week 1 Sept 18-19
September 14, 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 […]
2020 Keystone Club: DEFENSIVE LEADERS! Week 1 Sept 18-19
September 14, 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 # […]
2020 Keystone Club: OFFENSIVE LEADERS! Week 1 Sept 18-19
September 14, 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 Team Yards […]
BackyardPAFootball Recap Video- Belle Vernon @ McKeesport
September 14, 2020 | Nate Grella
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Bloomsburg defeats Hughesville in football, 34-6, Saturday in Week 1 opener
September 13, 2020 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/
Special contribution sungazette.com Cover photo DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Hughesville’s Mikey Dylina rushes against Bloomsburg during Saturday’s game at Hughesville. HUGHESVILLE –Even as the COVID-19 pandemic invaded last spring and forced so many inside, Brody Hock and Jack Howell still could play football together. All each had to do was go one house over. Hock and […]
Keystone’s Panthers Pounce Early and Often in Win Over Sheffield’s Wolverines
September 13, 2020 | Phil Myers
On a beautiful Saturday afternoon on Wolverine Mountain in Sheffield, the visiting Keystone Panthers had their way offensively, defensively, and on special teams with the home team. Pretty much scoring at will, the Panthers light up the scoreboard for 86 points while holding the Wolverines to the proverbial goose egg. Winning coach Ryan Smith stated […]
Not like Last Year -Somerset vs Westmont
September 13, 2020 | Greg Ricupero
Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference Week#1 Somerset Eagles vs Westmont Hilltoppers Last Meeting 10/4/19 Westmont 35-6 at Somerset A lot has changed since last year. Westmont is one of my favorite places to watch a Saturday afternoon football game. The first thing missing was the pre game hand shake, where both entire teams go out to […]
Wheeler, defense lead Cambridge Springs past Lakeview @edwardsck75 @SailorPride9703 @FootballSailors
September 13, 2020 | Shane Lux
Trenten Wheeler threw four touchdowns and collected 178 yards of total offense while adding an interception on defense as Cambridge Springs rolled to a 41-13 win over Lakeview Saturday night. “It’s a great way to kick off the season and a great way to kick off the 2020 Cambridge Springs Blues Devils,” said Cambridge Springs […]
Wolves take victory from Dragons in four quarter battle
September 12, 2020 | Avery Falisec
West Shamokin’s Dylan Wolfe runs in one of the Wolves’ five touchdowns against the Purchase Line Red Dragons. Finally. After weeks of delay, Purchase Line and West Shamokin were more than ready to start off their football season Friday night against each other. It was brawl that could’ve went either way and has for years. […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Week 1 Review- Belle Vernon and McGuffey Favorites?
September 12, 2020 | Nate Grella
TO LISTEN CLICK HERE- Or Press Play Below Nathan and Jeremiah break down the first week of High school football games. Notable topics include Belle Vernon’s defensive dominance, McGuffey winning by a point against Washington for the first time since 2009, and what is going on at Laurel Highlands?? LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us […]
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