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November 2019
Harrison Jr. Amazing Catch has St. Joe’s Prep Heading back to Hershey after OT win
November 30, 2019 | Shane Lux
What do you do when you’re missing your starting quarterback, who just happens to be committed to Ohio State as a junior, and a future all state wide receiver and you’re up against a team that want’s to get to Hershey just as bad as you do? You turn to your back up quarterback (Malik […]
Timmy Smith and Offensive Line Power Central Dauphin Over Downingtown West @CDRamsFootball
November 30, 2019 | Mark Carfagno
One Thousand Three Hundred and Five Yards. Yes that was the total number of combined all purpose yards by both teams. Near the end of the third quarter Head Official Lee Page yelled over to me ; ” How many miles have I run so far ? Well on my phone app pedometer yours truly […]
Archbishop Carroll Downs Roman Catholic, Earns First Winning season in 12 years
November 30, 2019 | Willie McGonigle
PLYMOUTH MEETING: The year was 2007 and Kyle Detweiler was in his sophomore year of college while John Tull was finishing an All Catholic season at center for the Archbishop Carroll Patriots football team. That season the Patriots under the direction of Dan Bielli went 10-3. That was the last time the Patriots had a […]
Central Valley mercy rules Bald Eagle Area on way to state championship (Jodon Gallery)
November 30, 2019 | Billy Splain
Central Valley did not look rusty after a bye week as the Warriors rolled to a 45-0 victory over Bald Eagle Area to advance to the state finals. The game opened up with a Central Valley drive with the Warriors backed up in their own side of the field. Facing fourth and 15 to go, […]
Farrell Defense earns Steelers another trip to Hershey (Ed Thompson Gallery)
November 30, 2019 | Billy Splain
The Farrell defense was a bit more that the Bears could fend off last night. And it was a night full of mistakes for Clairton. The Bears had the ball inside the Farrell 10 yard line 4 times and didn’t get any points on those drives. “This is probably one of our worst games” […]
Photo Gallery: Cheltenham @CheltenhamSD vs Cocalico @CocalicoSports
November 30, 2019 | Lee Vivian
Dallas runs to date in Hershey! @DallasMountsFB
November 30, 2019 | Greg Ricupero
PIAA Semi-Final 4A Jersey Shore Bulldogs (11-3) vs Dallas Mountaineers (14-0) from Danville, Pa Friday November 29, 2019 By Greg Ricupero Quick Stats Jersey Shore 426.3 yds/game 5.6 Tds/game Dallas 413 yds/game 5.9 Tds/game The expected shootout between Dallas and Jersey Shore lived up to it’s billing. The Mountaineers of Dallas were able to double […]
Avonworth advances to first state championship @WilmingtonSD @AvonworthFB @Avonworthschool
November 29, 2019 | Shane Lux
For the first time in school history, the Avonworth Antelopes will be playing for a state football championship after defeating Wilmington 33-21 Friday night at Slippery Rock High School. “It’s uncharted territory now, but it’s exciting,” said Avonworth head coach Duke Johncour. “Our entire community has been following and supporting this team all season. This […]
Marauders fend off Trail, 11-7, in final seconds
November 29, 2019 | Ed Weaver
In a game that came down to the very final play, Bishop Guilfoyle held off Lackawanna Trail, 11-7, in the PIAA Class A semi-finals at Danville to advance to next week’s state championships.
Wood survive Gateway, advances to another title game @WoodFootball @GatewayGatorsFB
November 29, 2019 | PFN Staff
Phil Cmor ALTOONA — Robbie Meyer was endeavoring to dodge accolades as adeptly as teammate Kaelin Costello evaded would-be tacklers and Archbishop Wood pass rushers avoided blockers. “I don’t see myself as the hero,” Meyer said. “I see the offense and the defense as the heroes. It’s a team effort.” Then a middle-aged couple walked […]
Jags Heading to Hershey. TJ Jumps out to quick start, rolls over Lampeter-Strastburg in PIAA 4A Semi
November 29, 2019 | Billy Splain
Thomas Jefferson quarterback Shane Stump found Daniel Deabner twice for long scoring throws in the first quarter and Dylan Mallozzi scored from nine yards out to put Thomas Jefferson up 22-0 in the first quarter. After a slow second period, the Jaguars came out rolling in the second half, invoking the mercy rule on their […]
PA HS Recruiting Nights
November 28, 2019 | Billy Splain
Below is a list of upcoming recruiting nights. If you would like your’s added, please email info to billy@pafootballnews.com: –The Southern Alleghenies Football Coaches Association will hold the 39th Annual Recruiting Night on 12/4/19 at 7pm. Member players should contact their HS coaches regarding attendance. College coaches should contact Coach Brandon Bailey ( @coachbaileyFB […]
Inaugural Keystone St8 All Star Coaches Selections @Keystone8FL
November 27, 2019 | Billy Splain
All KSFL Offense: Offense MVP: Jordan Mitchell (Delaware County Christian ) Skill: Jordan Mitchell (Delaware County Christian) Campbell Prentiss (Mercersburg Academy) Tony Holden (Perkiomen School) Jack Yeager (Mercersburg Academy) Aiden Nelson (Mercersburg Academy) Offensive Line: Obinna Nwobodo (Delaware County Christian) Patrick Bayhia (Perkiomen School) Chris Tompkins (Mercersburg Academy) Defense MVP: Obinna Nwobodo (Delaware County Christian) […]
PROTIME PREDICTIONS by Phil
November 27, 2019 | Phil Myers
It’s Thanksgiving week and nothing could be better if you are a football fan, especially a high school football fan as this is state semi-finals week. Protime can remember waking up Thanksgiving morning and going through his routine before the annual Turkey Bowl game with Brother Protime. He’d eat a bowl of Fruit Loops or […]
Tri-Valley Coaches name All League Selections
November 26, 2019 | Billy Splain
Most Valuable Player Macklin Ayers, Upper Dauphin Area Offensive Player of the Year Bo Raho, Williams Valley Defensive Player of the Year Dominick Bridi, Line Mountain Offensive Lineman of the Year Keith Koppenhaver, Pine Grove Area Defensive Lineman of the Year Dillon Bohner, Line Mountain Coaches Award Bryce Herb, Williams Valley Ethan Rode, Newport […]
Schuylkill County Senior All-Star Football Game Scheduled for Thanksgiving Eve
November 26, 2019 | Billy Splain
The Schuylkill County Football Coaches Association Senior All Star Game set to be played Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 7:00pm at Schuylkill Haven Rotary Field. PFN will provide LIVE updates from the game! The Tamaqua selections will participate in pregame ceremonies but not the game itself due to their extended season and upcoming game with […]
WPIAL Hammers West Mifflin program over use of ineligible player
November 26, 2019 | Billy Splain
The West Mifflin football team has been handed a heavy penalty for using an ineligible player during the 2019 season. During a closed door board meeting last night the WPIAL determined that the Titans used a player that was in his fifth year of high school. The team is ineligible for the 2020 football playoffs. […]
Great PA Teams: BERWICK 1983
November 26, 2019 | Hal Wilson
We are pleased to run a series, Great PA Teams, by the great Hal Wilson, a long time contributor to PA High School Football. Hal has written many stories in the past for PAFootballNews dating back to our print days. BERWICK 1983 A primary exemplar of Pennsylvania football for decades, the Berwick Bulldogs have […]
PFN Statewide Rankings Nov 19, 2019 edition
November 26, 2019 | Billy Splain
11-26-2019 PFN Rankings 11-25 PFN Class 6A Rankings Dist Record PVS rnk 1 St. Josephs Prep 12 10-2 1 2 PCC 7 12-1 2 3 Downingtown West 1 13-1 3 4 Central Dauphin 3 11-2 5 5 State College 6 11-2 6 6 Nazareth 11 12-2 4 7 Coatesville 1 10-3 7 8 Pine […]
Collier Collars The Vikings over Southern Lehigh
November 25, 2019 | Mark Carfagno
Southern Lehigh’s Asher Smith entered Friday’s PIAA 5 A quarterfinal against Archbishop Wood with a school record 2,442 yards during the 2019 season. The Spartans also entered the game with a 6 game winning streak while averaging 50.1 points during the streak. The Vikings and their defense led by Shane Collier certainly were ready for the run […]
Gateway Pulls out a close one in 5A Title Game
November 24, 2019 | Billy Splain
Jaquan Thomas and Chamor Price Celebrate after 40 yard td pass from QB Cryson Venanzio to open the game scoring Pics via Ed Thompson http://www.hyxposure.photography/ The Gateway Gatos are the 2019 WPIAL champions for the second time in 3 seasons with a 21-20 victory over Peters Township at Norwin High School. The weather was […]
Jax Miller Rushes for 306 Yards Against Wash in WPIAL Championship @AvonworthFB @WashHighFB
November 24, 2019 | Billy Splain
The Celebration! Pictures via Ed Thompson https://hyxposure.smugmug.com/ For the entire season, both Avonworth and Washington High School have been completely dominant on both sides of the ball. Heading into Saturday’s matchup, both the Antelopes and the Prexies were 13-0, and had completely controlled each of their schedules. For Washington, it was through the bevy […]
Wyoming Area uses second half surge, big performance from Deluca to get by Montoursville @WaScoreboard @Hold_The_Rope
November 23, 2019 | Billy Splain
Trailing 21-13 at halftime, Wyoming Area head coach Randy Spencer had a message for his team. “We just needed to get back to what Wyoming Area does, and that’s play smash mouth football” said Wyoming area quarterback/safety Dom Deluca. Wyoming Area trailed 21-13 at the break, but came out hungry and dominated the second half […]
Top Cat: Cheltenham Claims First District Title in a Thriller over Academy Park
November 23, 2019 | Willie McGonigle
WYNCOTE: Two seasons ago Ryan Nase took over the Cheltenham Panthers, in his first season the Panthers struggled going 2-8 but winning two of their last three games. Last season the Panthers went 8-4 and qualified for the and won a District Playoff game. This season the Panthers set the goal to be great […]
Photo Gallery: Cocalico @CocalicoFball vs Cedar Cliff @GoCCFootball
November 23, 2019 | Lee Vivian
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