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September 2020
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 […]
2020 Player Profile: Da’Metrius Weatherspoon – Clairton @DametriusWeath1 @Clairtonschool @bears_hc
September 11, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
De’Metrius Weatherspoon Year: 2021 Clairton High School Jersey # 55 DT/DE/OT Ht: 6’7 Wt: 305 Awards: First-team all-conference defensive tackle and offensive tackle. Other Sports: Basketball and track Twitter: DametriusWeath1 What has been your best memory from football so far? Winning down at Heinz Field and the new team bond throughout camp and the season. […]
2020 Team Preview: The Bishop Guilfoyle Marauders @BGMarauderFball @keegan_myrick @AndrewYanoshak
September 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Bishop Guilfoyle Marauders Head Coach Justin Wheeler Assistant Coaches Joe Thomas, Pat Leamer, Patrick Irwin, Gabe Walter, Darren Elvey Evan Imgrund 2019 Season Record 12-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-12 vs. Richland (0-0) * Mansion Park Stadium 7:00 pm 09-18 @ Forest Hills (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-25 @ Somerset (0-0) * SAHS Stadium 7:00 pm 10-02 vs. Westmont Hilltop (0-0) […]
2020 Team Preview: The Cathedral Prep Ramblers @PrepRamblers @cpmisch87 @CP_Bassham @PrepVilla
September 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Cathedral Prep Head Coach Mike Mischler Assistant Coaches Wayne Bradford Cory Heflin Pat Czytuck Dan Vitale John Campbell Jerry Roberts Tom Shade Estus Barnes Kareem Carson Mike Parks Bryan Baumann 2019 Season Record 11-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-04 vs. North Allegheny (SCR) Dollinger Field 6:00 pm 09-11 vs. Butler (0-0) * Dollinger Field 7:00 pm 09-18 […]
WPIAL PREVIEW: Steve Richey Previews this weeks matchups
September 11, 2020 | Steve Richey
6A Quad County Conference: Canon-McMillan Big Macs (3-5, 3-8) at Central Catholic Vikings (7-1, 12-2) at Graham Field, Wilkinsburg: Canon-McMillan will look to make the playoffs for the third consecutive season after bowing out in the first round the previous two years. The Big Macs return several starters on both sides of the ball including […]
2020 Team Preview: The Richland Rams @rhsfootball @coachbaileyFB
September 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Head Coach Brandon Bailey Assistant Coaches Tim Ripple Eber Verhosvsek Ron Hobbs Larry McCracken Mike Sabol Tim Koshute Chris Wrabley Andy Croteau Tim Regan Zach Rugg 2019 Season Record 3-1 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 vs. Forest Hills (SCR) 10:00 am 09-12 @ Bishop Guilfoyle (0-0) * Mansion Park Stadium 7:00 pm 09-18 vs. Bedford (0-0) * 7:00 pm […]
PFN 2020 Preseason Rankings are in!
September 10, 2020 | Billy Splain
Side note: These are the Rankings as we saw them coming into the 2020 season. We wish those who are not playing could stay. CLASS 6A 1 St. Joseph’s Prep (12) 2 Pittsburgh C.C. (7) 3 Central Dauphin (3) 4 Archbishop Wood (12) 5 North Penn (1) 6 Delaware Valley (2) 7 North Allegheny (7) […]
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