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September 2020
McGuffey Defeats Washington 7-6 for first time since 2009 @carter_newcome
September 12, 2020 | Nate Grella
By: Carter Newcome The McGuffey Highlanders defeated I-70 rival Washington High 7-6 to kick off the 2020 football season. The Highlanders were led by a stout defense who shut down the high powered Prexies offense. Both teams struggled to get their seasons going in the first half as neither team could put together any sort […]
Reynolds’ Cole Toy and West Middlesex’s Tye Tate put on a show in 2020 opener
September 12, 2020 | John Robbins
West Middlesex, PA – The first game for these two Mercer County foes, the West Middlesex Big Reds and Reynolds Raiders, did not disappoint. Reynolds was able to pull away late winning 27-20. The Raiders opened up the scoring late in the first quarter when senior running back Cole Toy took the ball 14 […]
Ironmen get new coach Mike Brennan his first win at Danville in impressive first half scoring barrage. @Go_Ironmen @KJRiley8 @MiffFootball
September 12, 2020 | Billy Splain
KJ Riley 5 TDs, Carson Persing 6-106, TD Jagger Dressler 4-88, 2TDs Ian Persing 2-40, 2TDs Ty Stauffer 1 TD There was actual football played in central PA on Friday night, and it felt good. It also felt a bit strange, like if you ordered a chicken salad and the waitress brought you a piece […]
Hildebrand scores win 67 in 48-6 victory over CV
September 12, 2020 | Ed Weaver
As his eighth season at the helm of the Wellsboro Football program started, Matt Hildebrand became the program’s all-time wins leader after a 48-6 win on the road at Cowanesque Valley on Friday, September 11.
Lehighton Cruises in Schuylkill League Opener @LehightonFB @PVSDFootball
September 12, 2020 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
LANSFORD- Both Panther Valley and Lehighton came into Friday night’s contest with questions at quarterback. The Indians Richard Fronheiser, getting his second varsity start, the senior threw for 345 yards and five scores in the first half to lead his squad to a 40-12 win over the Panthers.Fronheiser got to work early, after the defense […]
Brookville’s Three Ks Too Much for DuBois @BrookvilleRaid2 @DASDBeavers
September 12, 2020 | Phil Myers
You’ve heard of the ‘three amigos.’ Well, Brookville’s three Ks (Jack Krug, Robert Keth, and Brayden Kunselman) accounted for all six of the Blue Raiders’ touchdowns in some manner and they piled up mucho yardage in Brookville’s conquest of the DuBois Beavers 42-28. The game was played in Brookville before a smattering of fans estimated […]
Central Dragons get Dave Baker win number 200 at expense of BEA @CentralDragonFB @CoachJNagle
September 12, 2020 | Billy Splain
WINGATE -At first Central’s Dave Becker brushed off the significance of his 200th career victory, a 33-9 win over Bald Eagle Area. “It doesn’t mean anything,’’ he said. But a little later he changed his tone. “It’s good to get out of here with a win,’’ he added. “They beat us twice here last year […]
Gateway uses explosive first half to beat Franklin Regional
September 12, 2020 | Andrew Schaffer
The Defending 5A WPIAL Champs got off to a hot start Friday Night. Gateway had 6 possessions in the first half and scored a touchdown on each of them in the 41-6 victory. “We’ve got a lot of really good skill players, and I thought the line did a really nice job, got our skill […]
The Avalanche: Wildcats Soar to 46-12 Victory in Relentless First-Half Assault
September 12, 2020 | Luke Rainey
Compared with a 67-0 loss to Ligonier Valley to begin the 2019 season, it is safe to say that the Homer-Center Wildcats will be very pleased with the results from their season opener against the United Lions. From the beginning, it was a game of catch-up for the Lions. They had given up a touchdown […]
Freedom falls to New Brighton 24-6 in season opener @FHSPress
September 12, 2020 | Luke Snavely
On Sept. 11, the Freedom Bulldogs looked to defeat the New Brighton Lions in their season opener at Bulldog Stadium. Last year, the two teams clashed in an intense Steelers Showcase Game of the Week, drawing an estimated 3,000 fans in attendance. Ultimately, Freedom defeated New Brighton 24-21 in that game. This year was […]
Mechanicsburg Scrimmage Report
September 12, 2020 | Patrick Grill
West Shore School District’s Red Land High School traveled to Mechanicsburg’s John H. Frederick Field on Friday evening to face the Mechanicsburg Wildcats in their first scrimmage of the year. Micah Brubaker threw two touchdowns for the Wildcats, including a 43-yd toss to brother Caleb Brubaker. Red Land managed only one score, a three yard […]
Mallon leads Bellwood-Antis past Northern Bedford
September 12, 2020 | Ryan Spring
By Ryan Spring LOYSBURG – Nick Lovrich described the second half of Friday night’s game as some “Old School Bellwood football.” And the results were as per the usual for the Blue Devils, no matter which date in history. The visitors scored 23 unanswered points to pull away from Northern Bedford in a 36-14 […]
Belle Vernon Shuts out McKeesport 20-0 on the Road
September 12, 2020 | Nate Grella
If anything has seemed strange in 2020, Friday night WPIAL football at George L Smith Stadium Weigle- Schaeffer Field in McKeesport, Pennsylvania confirmed it following a 20-0 point shutout of the visiting Belle Vernon Leopards over the McKeesport Tigers. McKeesport, sporting its trademark Flexbone Triple Option offense, and moving down from 5A into the […]
Oliver Billotte leads Clearfield over Penns Valley @Bison__Football @obillotte14
September 12, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Olliver Billotte The 2020 Pennsylvania high school football season officially kicked off Friday night with a Mountain League matchup between the Clearfield Bison and the Penns Valley Rams. The Bison used a three-headed attack that included Junior quarterback Oliver Billotte to come out of Penns Valley with a 27-0 victory. Billotte was just one of […]
Special Teams lift Karns City over Moniteau @MoniteauWarrior @MoniteauD @KC_GremlinFball
September 11, 2020 | Shane Lux
Micah Rupp scored twice for Karns City. Two special teams touchdowns fueled Karns City to a 31-8 route of Moniteau Friday night in West Sunbury. “I thought everybody contributed tonight,” said Karns City head coach Joe Sherwin. “We subbed a lot of guys, but everyone did their job and played their part. That is what […]
Mistakes, Turnovers Stop Cornell
September 11, 2020 | Mark Ross
Coming into the 2020 season Cornell Head Coach Ed Dawson knew it would take time for his young Raiders team to gel. Any Head Coach would agree that summer workouts, and team camps are a key for development but with the Covid Pandemic taking away teams spring workouts, and cutting into some summer workouts many […]
River Hawks Soar to Victory Over Indiana on the Wing of Sophomore Quarterback Cadin Olsen
September 11, 2020 | TC Jones
When an underclassman quarterback makes his debut, there are always a lot of unknowns. Will the nerves get to him? Will he hold his composure? Will all the strengths he’s shown in practice translate to game time situations? Sophomore quarterback Cadin Olsen clearly answered those questions and put any doubts as to whether an underclassman […]
WPIAL Zone Presents: AJ’s Preseason Elite Eight
September 11, 2020 | Andrew Schaffer
AAAAAA: 1- Central Catholic- Canon Mac 7pm 2- North Allegheny- (8) Penn Hills 7:30pm 3- Mt. Lebanon- Does Not Play 4- Seneca Valley- Does Not Play 5- Baldwin- @ Hollidaysburg 7:30pm AAAAA: 1- Pine Richland- Fox Chapel 7pm 2- Gateway- Franklin Regional 7pm 3- Peters Township- Does Not Play 4- Upper St. Clair- Bethel Park […]
2020 PFN Player Profile: Ian Smith, West Middlesex @Iansmith8403 @WMBigRedsFB
September 11, 2020 | Shane Lux
Ian Smith West Middlesex High School Class of 2022 Head Coach – Mark Means Position – RB/LB Height: 5′ 10″ Weight: 220lbs Q&A What made you choose football? Football has always been something I loved. I watched it with my family all the time, and when I moved to a school that had it, […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Scrimmages Breakdown, Week 1 Preview
September 11, 2020 | Nate Grella
TO PLAY CLICK HERE, or Click the play button in the module below Nathan, Jeremiah and Carter Newcome recap the week of scrimmages and discuss some of the biggest headlines heading into week 1. Picks against the spread also make a big return! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! […]
2020 PFN Player Profile-Nick Garrido, Notre Dame Green Pond .@nickgarrido_15 @NDGP_FOOTBALL
September 11, 2020 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Nick GarridoNotre Dame Green Pond20225’8195lbsKicker/Punter Favorite vacation spot? My favorite vacation spot is Chicago, IL How has the pandemic affected training? The pandemic has affected my training because I cannot practice with the team, and less football fields are open. What advice would you give a younger player participating in football? My advice to a […]
2020 PFN Player Profiles: Justin Kabay, Butler @Justin_Kabay @GTFBoosters @GTathletics1 @BGTfootball
September 11, 2020 | Brian Hagberg
Justin Kabay 2021 Butler 6’2” 185 lbs Twitter: @Justin_Kabay What made you choose football? I started in 3rd grade to try it out and fell in love. What is your favorite football memory? My favorite memory was going to Cal U for camp and all the 7 on 7s we had last year. What activities […]
2020 Team Preview: The Greensburgh Central Catholic Centurions @GCCHSFootball @DannyDlugos @DlugosZach
September 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Greensburgh Central Catholic Centurions Head Coach Bret Colbert Assistant Coaches * Bob Colbert – OC; Mike Brown – DC; Arron Panigall – S/C; Chris Brown – LB/RB; Khaliq Coleman – WR; Scott Wood – OL; Zach Metrosky – OL; Desmond Ball – DB 2019 Season Record 7-4 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-04 @ Seton-LaSalle (SCR) * […]
2020 Team Preview: The Huntingdon Bearcats @BearcatFootbal2 @HAHSJungle @brct1991
September 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Huntingdon Bearcats Head Coach Shane Thomas Assistant Coaches John Mykut, Roger Thomas, Steve Gibboney, Ben Walters 2019 Season Record 5-6 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-11 vs. Philipsburg-Osceola (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-18 @ Bald Eagle Area (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-25 @ Tyrone (0-0) * 7:00 pm 10-02 vs. Central (0-0) * 7:00 pm 10-09 vs. Bellefonte (0-0) * 7:00 pm 10-16 @ Clearfield (0-0) […]
2020 Team Preview: The Portage Mustangs @PAStangFootball @portagestangs
September 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Portage Mustangs Head Coach Marty Slanoc Assistant Coaches Jeremy Burkett, Brandon Vocco, Jim Fisher, Josh Burkett, Jude Decort, Bud Kordish 2019 Season Record 8-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-05 @ Tussey Mountain (SCR) Dick L. Hess Stadium 10:00 am 09-11 vs. Blacklick Valley (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-18 @ North Star (0-0) * War Memorial Sports Complex 7:00 pm […]
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