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May 2020
2020 Team Preview: The Valley View Cougars @VVCougars
May 8, 2020 | Billy Splain
Valley View Cougars Head Coach George Howanitz Assistant Coaches Scot Wasilchak Anthony Mengoni Christian Reese Will Rebar Josh Lupini JR Refice Corey Mitchko Bill Cawley Mike Barrett Robert Nolan Nick Rodio Anthony Kinney John Rebar Tyler Kapinus EJ Sumsky 2019 Season Record 11-2 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 10-02 @ Delaware Valley (0-0) Warrior Stadium 7:00 […]
2020 Team Preview: The Westmont Hilltop Hilltoppers @WestySports
May 8, 2020 | Billy Splain
Westmont Hilltop Hilltoppers Head Coach Pat Barron Assistant Coaches Rick DelSignore, Joe Bulas, Tom Marshall, John Barron, Tim Harrigan, Shawn Davis, Scott Pyshnik, Brian Bulas 2019 Season Record 8-4 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 vs. Tyrone (SCR) 10:00 am 08-29 vs. Penn Cambria (0-0) * 1:00 pm 09-04 @ Richland (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-12 vs. Somerset (0-0) * 1:00 pm […]
2020 Team Preview: The Meyersdale Red Raiders @MdaleFootball
May 8, 2020 | Billy Splain
Meyersdale Red Raiders Head Coach Ryan Donaldson Assistant Coaches Andy Stahl Jerry Donaldson Barry Rowland Bobby Hartman Buddy Howsare Keith Walker Cody Stewart Jim Henry 2019 Season Record 9-2 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 @ Everett (SCR) Everett HS Athletic Field 10:00 am 08-28 @ Berlin-Brothersvalley (0-0) * Snyder Sports Complex 7:00 pm 09-04 vs. Portage (0-0) * Meyersdale […]
2020 Team Preview: The Penns Manor Comets (D6) @Connor_Keith7
May 8, 2020 | Billy Splain
Penns Manor Comets Head Coach Bill Packer Assistant Coaches Eric Misko Bob Paronish Aaron Packer Bob Packer Brad Packer Carson Rhea Lee Kuzemchak James Harvey Chad Kuzemchak Zac Johnston Jeremey Hill Andrew Packer 2019 Season Record 3-8 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-04 vs. Marion Center (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-11 @ Blairsville (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-18 […]
2020 Team Preview: The Chartiers Valley Colts @CVSDcolts @CVColtsFootball @CVColtsAD
May 8, 2020 | Billy Splain
Chartiers Valley Colts Head Coach Dan Knause Assistant Coaches Josh Kirby Phil Donofrio Aaron Fitzpatrick Orlando Bellisario Mike Schuster Tommy Paulone Josh Brunner Bronson Pryzbilinski Tony Mendicino Josh O’Brien 2019 Season Record 2-8 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-04 @ Belle Vernon (SCR) 7:00 pm 09-11 vs. Keystone Oaks (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-18 vs. South Fayette (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-25 […]
Matt Walp named new Archbishop Wood Head Coach; Looks to continue Winning Tradition @WoodFootball @ArchbishopWood
May 6, 2020 | Willie McGonigle
One thing that keeps great programs great is continuity with its coaching staff. Since Steve Devlin took over has head coach of Archbishop Wood in 2007 all the Vikings have done is won. In total the Vikings won five state championships under Devlin. When Devlin stepped down after the 2017 season to move onto […]
Remaily Named Hatboro-Horsham Head Coach
May 6, 2020 | Willie McGonigle
To say Ken Remaily has Hatboro-Horsham pride running through his blood would be an understatement. First, he is a 1996 graduate of the school where he played Tight end, Defensive End and Outside linebacker for coach Dennis Steinly, He also has Defensive Coordinator for the Hatter’s under two different head coaches, Dave Sanderson and Gary […]
NCAA makes more adjustments to recruiting, will vote whether to extend recruiting dead period
May 6, 2020 | Billy Splain
The Division I Council Coordination Committee approved three blanket waiver requests made by several Division I conferences late last month and adjusted recruiting regulations to allow for more flexibility during the dead period. The committee met virtually Wednesday. The committee voted to grant blanket waivers for all Division I members for one year to allow: Basketball […]
13 Berks teams to join Lancaster-Lebanon League
May 6, 2020 | Billy Splain
The landscape of Lancaster-Lebanon League and District Three football as a whole is about to get a major facelift. L-L League Board of Control members on Wednesday voted to approve the Berks County Interscholastic Athletic Association’s application to have 13 schools join the L-L League as associate members, creating a 37-team mega football conference. […]
Imhotep DE Shawn Williams heading west, will attend Arizona St. next year. @Coach_Dev @swjr44
May 5, 2020 | Billy Splain
It’s not much of a secret. Imhotep has players. And they’re getting offered at what might be record pace. One of those players is defensive end Shawn Williams, a fairly hot commodity on the recruiting trail. Tonight, that trail came to an end. One of SIX Imhotep players offered, the 6-4, 260 Williams has […]
2020 Dream Game rosters released; Game still scheduled for July 23
May 5, 2020 | Billy Splain
The 86th annual Lions Club Dream game is scheduled for July 23 at John Henzes/Veterans Memorial Stadium. We are patiently waiting to see how the next month or so go before making a decision about the game” said game co-chairman Bill Dempsey. “We’ll see what happens after May 8 when our area is expected to move to […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast- Breaking Down the Nation: Interview with National HS Photographer Sykotyk
May 2, 2020 | Nate Grella
LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE! or click below! National reporter and photographer Sykotyk joins the podcast to talk about his adventures covering high school football across the country. Included are some of his favorite concession stands across the country, what it’s like to be at the Texas state championship games, as well as his opinions […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast- Breaking Down McGuffey: Interview with Former QB Marshall Whipkey
April 30, 2020 | Nate Grella
TO LISTEN, CLICK HERE, or press play below Marshall Whipkey joins the show! Marshall discusses and details why he chose WVU last week as well as discusses his move from offense to defense at the next level. Marshall also talks about the McGuffey season last year, looking ahead toward 2020 as well. LIKE US […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast- Breaking Down the State: Interview with PAFootballNews’ Billy Splain
April 25, 2020 | Nate Grella
TO LISTEN, CLICK HERE!, Or Press Play Below PAFootballNews Owner Billy Splain comes on the podcast to talk about all his experiences in the last 20 years covering high school football in the state. Billy talks about the process of getting teams for the WPIAL vs Everyone tournament, as well as discusses some of is […]
Great PA Teams: MT. LEBANON 1981 @mtlebofootball
April 25, 2020 | Billy Splain
MT. LEBANON 1981 Penn State’s Coach Joe Paterno was reported to have termed the 1981 Mt. Lebanon Blue Devils to be as good a high school team as he had ever seen. Others who saw this splendid team play felt the same way. Mt. Lebanon sped through a tough WPIAL AAAA schedule without a close […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Breaking Down Beth Center: Interview with QB Colby Kuhns
April 24, 2020 | Nate Grella
TO LISTEN CLICK HERE!, or press play below Beth Center QB Colby Kuhns sits down on the podcast to discuss his freshman and sophomore seasons with the Bulldogs, his injury status, and how he’s preparing for the 2020 season in lieu of recent events. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Read More […]
Open Dates: Academy Park Week 2 @AParkFootball
April 23, 2020 | Billy Splain
Academy Park is currently looking for a game week 2 (9/11 – 9/12). Preferably a Home game Contact jason vosheski vo_9@yahoo.com
Great PA Teams: ELLWOOD CITY 1925 @ECWolverinesFB @EC_Wolverines
April 23, 2020 | Billy Splain
ELLWOOD CITY 1925 In 1925, Ellwood City, a steel center in southern Lawrence County, produced a football team for the ages. Giant county rival New Castle dominated the scholastic game for most of the 20th century in that neighborhood of the WPIAL – but 1925 belonged to the Blue and White of Ellwood. […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast- Breaking Down California: Interview with Teammates Damani Stafford and Ethan Fike
April 22, 2020 | Nate Grella
LISTEN HERE! Or Click Below California players Damani Stafford and Ethan Fike join the podcast to discuss their 2019 seasons as well give a few thoughts on the upcoming Trojans season. Damani gives a scoop about the California QB situation, and both players enjoy giving their favorites in Meat and Potatoes. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! […]
Frank Varischetti Game Postponed; Save an Eye Game still on for July 17; Big 30 on Aug 1 a go
April 22, 2020 | Billy Splain
As of RIGHT THIS MOMENT, we WILL have football this summer!!! A few All Star game updates: BROCKWAY – The 5th annual Frank Varischetti All-Star football game has been postponed to Friday, Aug. 7, at Frank Varischetti Field in Brockway. The game was originally scheduled for Friday, June 26. Game Manager Nick Hoffman […]
Beaver Falls running back Josh Hough will continue wearing Orange in college, commits to Syracuse @CuseFootball @JoshHough5
April 22, 2020 | Billy Splain
Imagine if you will, a 6-1, 248 pound running back charging through the line at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse New York. Orange coach Justin Lustig must have. So did a whole host of other schools including Pitt, Kentucky, Coastal Carolina and more. But it was the Syracuse Program who will get to see that […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast- Breaking Down Laurel Highlands: Interview with Star Athlete Rodney Gallagher
April 18, 2020 | Nate Grella
LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE! Or Click Below Rodney Gallagher joins the podcast to reminisce the Laurel Highlands 2020 Basketball WPIAL Championship as well as discuss his prospects in recruiting as well as talk about the Mustangs season next year. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Read More at- https://westernpafootball.net/category/district-7/
Friday Night Lights for 2020 was something special. @PIAADistrictXI
April 17, 2020 | Billy Splain
Montage via Bridget Algeo This was the tweet that started a snowstorm of posts honoring the class of 2020 and the strength this class needs to move on to their next step: @PIAADistrictXI Schools from @SchLeague @EastPennConf18 & @Colonial_League joining forces this Friday honoring the #ClassOf2020 and nurses, doctors, & first responders on the front […]
Wissahickon lineman Kevin Pineda wants to build parks, improve facilities. He’ll start that mission at Monmouth @KevinPineda217 @WissFootball
April 17, 2020 | Billy Splain
Most high school football players have a dream. Ask any of them and they’ll likely tell you they want to “play D1” or “get to the NFL”. Wissahickon lineman Kevin Pineda wants to do all of the above, plus a little bit more. When asked what he’d like to tell his classmates, fans and teammates […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast- Breaking Down Albert Gallatin: Interview with Head Coach Drew Dindl
April 16, 2020 | Nate Grella
LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE! Or Click Below! Coach Drew Dindl hops on the podcast to talk all about the Colonials upcoming season. Included is a discussion about the Colonials transition out of the WPIAL, as well as Coach Dindl sharing some of his experiences as a player with a nationally ranked Waynesburg football team! […]
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