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November 2019
Tigers Put Away Trojans
November 23, 2019 | Dave Fegley
Southern Advances To 19th Eastern Final By: Dave Fegley (11-23-19) When Southern Columbia and Upper Dauphin took the field Friday night at Selinsgrove’s Harold L. Bolig Stadium, two things were certain. The Tigers (54.5 ppg) and Trojans (51.4 ppg) came in as the two highest scoring teams in the state, regardless of classification, and only […]
Central Catholic’s Opalko gets another game winner, Vikings advance. @PCC_FOOTBALL
November 23, 2019 | Billy Splain
If there has been one theme the past three years for the State College Little Lions, it is “close, but never close enough.” In 2017, a Tommy Friberg and Brandon Clark led squad faced 5 star QB Phil Jurkovec in the PIAA quarterfinals. They were seemingly overwhelmed by Pine Richland’s explosive offense. A year later, […]
McClenahan shines, BEA wins thriller with Sharon to advance to PIAA Class 3A Semi’s (Jodon Full Gallery) @CoachJNagle @sharontigers
November 23, 2019 | PFN Staff
Nate Cobler Centre Daily Times Bald Eagle Area football coach Jesse Nagle said that senior Gage McClenahan was coming back to play football, even though he had committed to wrestling for Cornell after high school, to win a state championship. McClenahan played a big role in helping get his team two wins away from […]
Lackawanna Trail Advances to PIAA 1A Semi, Historic Muncy season ends.
November 23, 2019 | PFN Staff
MITCH RUPERT Sports reporter mrupert@sungazette.com Branson Eyer took the snap on fourth-and-goal at the Lackawanna Trail 1-yard line with no intention of giving up the football. He put his foot in the ground and lunged forward, but there was nowhere to go. The Muncy quarterback was stopped cold in his tracks at Williamsport’s STA Stadium. […]
Bulldogs erase 21-point deficit to win in 3 OTs @tannerlorson @PAHSathletics
November 23, 2019 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/
DANVILLE — Brett Guthrie read the quarterback’s eyes, broke left and dove. He corralled the ball inches from the ground and then….and then? Well, Guthrie does not remember much after that. But as the years go by, he, his teammates and all those who watched Friday’s breathtaking Class AAAA state quarterfinal will remember that moment. […]
Thomas Jefferson uses power football to beat Cathedral Prep @TJHSJaguars @PrepRamblers
November 23, 2019 | PFN Staff
AJ Shaffer There will be a new state champion in 4A this year. Thomas Jefferson used power run football to beat 3 time defending state champion Cathedral Prep. Thomas Jefferson imposed their will in the 28-13 victory. “We wanted to lean on our line, our line has been great all year, they’ve been physical and […]
Bishop Guilfoyle regains District VI Title (FULL GALLERY) @BGMarauderFball @JvHornetFB
November 23, 2019 | Greg Ricupero
District VI Single A Championship #1 Bishop Guilfoyle Marauders (10-2) vs #2 Juniata Valley Hornets (10-2) from Mansion Park in Altoona Last Meeting 11/17/19 Semi-Finals District VI Juniata Valley won 9-3 For the 4th straight year these two teams have met in the District VI playoffs. Bishop Guilfoyle had ended Juniata Valley’s season two […]
Farrell Defeats Coudersport and Advances to the Class A Western Finals
November 23, 2019 | Phil Myers
They say that defense wins games and the Farrell Steelers used a stout defense to shutout the Coudersport Falcons 28-0 Friday night at Mansell Stadium in DuBois. The Steelers recorded their 9th whitewash of the year, and in doing so won their 12th straight, upping their record to 12-2. Farrell’s coach Anthony Pegues excitedly proclaimed, […]
Dallas Sends A Message in Taking Down Imhotep.
November 23, 2019 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
LEHIGHTON- North Pocono and Valley View couldn’t do it, but a gallant and talented group of Mountaineers from the Back Mountain of Luzerne County, specifically Dallas, that climbed that mountain to defeat perennial powerhouse, Imhotep Charter by a score of 43-36 Friday night at Lehighton High School. The win advances Dallas (14-0) to the state […]
Richland overcomes turnovers, holds on to beat McDevitt
November 23, 2019 | Billy Splain
The Richland Rams are heading to the PIAA Class 2A Semi-Finals. Sophomore quarterback Kellen Stahl threw for over 200 yards and 2 scores and ran for 2 more to lead the Rams to a 29-21 win over District 12 champion Bishop McDevitt at Trojan Stadium in Chambersburg. “The Philadelphia Catholic league is probably […]
Wilmington knocks off Ridgway
November 23, 2019 | Shane Lux
Wilmington rushed 426 yards to push past a spirited performance by Ridgway 45-27 Friday at Slippery Rock University. “Ridgway is an outstanding team, and Mark Heindl and staff do a great job,” said Wilmington head coach Brandon Phillian. “They’re a very quality opponent, and that’s what you want to see this time of year. Going […]
Whippets win Duel of Star Quarterbacks, Advance to play Central Dauphin
November 23, 2019 | Billy Splain
Special Contributor: Edward Sutelan | esutelan@pennlive.com DOWNINGTOWN — Every chance Downingtown West seemed to come closer to putting Coatesville away, the Red Raiders came right back into the picture. The Whippets jumped out to an early 21-0 lead, and seemed prime to take a 27-7 lead into the half with the Red Raiders taking […]
PROTIME PREDICTIONS by Phil
November 21, 2019 | Phil Myers
Now Protime loves Christmas as much as the next guy, maybe more. He likes to go shopping with Mrs. Protime. On Christmas morning he gets as giddy as a dog getting its belly rubbed. He watches Miracle on 34th Street, Holiday Inn, and It’s A Wonderful Life every year. Don’t tell anyone, but he’s been […]
MID PENN CONFERENCE CAPITAL ALL STARS
November 20, 2019 | Billy Splain
Teams voted on by Mid Penn Coaches MID PENN CONFERENCE FOOTBALL ALL STARS Capital 1st TEAM DEFENSE POSITION NAME SCHOOL CLASS DOWN LINEMAN Tajae Broadie Middletown 10 DOWN LINEMAN Clemente Ojinnaka Milton Hershey 12 DOWN LINEMAN Tymir Jackson Middletown 11 DOWN LINEMAN Kiyler Ray Steel High 11 LINEBACKER Josh Parra Milton Hershey 12 LINEBACKER Arthur […]
MID PENN CONFERENCE COLONIAL ALL STARS
November 20, 2019 | Billy Splain
Teams voted on by Mid Penn Coaches MID PENN CONFERENCE FOOTBALL ALL STARS Colonial 1st TEAM DEFENSE POSITION NAME SCHOOL CLASS DOWN LINEMAN Donovan Bair Northern 11 DOWN LINEMAN Eric Reed Shippensburg 12 DOWN LINEMAN Ethan Saunders Waynesboro 12 Defensive End Colton Musser Shippensburg 12 Defensive End Gavin Pritchard Big Spring 12 LINEBACKER Noah Foust […]
MID PENN CONFERENCE KEYSTONE ALL STARS
November 20, 2019 | Billy Splain
Teams voted on by Mid Penn Coaches MID PENN CONFERENCE FOOTBALL ALL STARS Keystone 1st TEAM DEFENSE POSITION NAME SCHOOL CLASS DOWN LINEMAN Fatorma Mulbah Susquehanna Twp 12 DOWN LINEMAN Sawyer Morgan Bishop McDevitt 12 DOWN LINEMAN Julian Bakos Bishop McDevitt 11 DOWN LINEMAN Anthony Jones Cedar Cliff 12 DOWN LINEMAN Brando Aristy Mechanicsburg Sr. […]
2019 MID PENN CONFERENCE Commonwealth ALL STARS
November 20, 2019 | Billy Splain
Teams voted on by Mid Penn Coaches MID PENN CONFERENCE FOOTBALL ALL STARS Commonwealth 1st TEAM DEFENSE POSITION NAME SCHOOL CLASS DOWN LINEMAN (DE) Tymeke Everett-Evans Harrisburg SR DOWN LINEMAN Jeremiah Carothers Carlisle JR DOWN LINEMAN Sam Storll State College SR DOWN LINEMAN Lamir Johnson Harrisburg JR DOWN LINEMAN (DE) Kevin Kurzinger State College SR […]
Great PA Teams: WASHINGTON 1923 @WashHighFB @javandspeed
November 20, 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. “Little Washington”, located 27 miles southwest of Pittsburgh, has a long history of fine football. […]
PFN Statewide Rankings Nov 19, 2019 edition
November 19, 2019 | Billy Splain
11-19-2019 PFN Class 6A Rankings Dist Record 1 St. Josephs Prep 12 9-2 2 PCC 7 11-1 3 Downingtown West 1 12-1 4 Nazareth 11 12-1 5 Central Dauphin 3 11-2 6 State College 6 11-1 7 Coatesville 1 10-2 8 Pine Richland 7 10-2 9 Northeast 12 11-2 10 Manheim Twp 3 11-1 Honorable […]
Backyard Football Podcast: Episode 14- Wash High-Avonworth Preview
November 19, 2019 | Nate Grella
LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE Nick and Nathan take on the HUGE 2A Championship matchup Washington and Avonworth. Nathan takes a look at Quarterback Park Penrod and the Antelopes weapons and compares them to the strong Prexies D as well as comparing both teams on the other side of the ball. The Boys also introduce […]
Open Dates: Saint John’s Catholic Prep (west of DC/Balt., S of Gettysburg)
November 19, 2019 | Billy Splain
Saint John’s Catholic Prep is a small school with a total enrollment of 280. We are located 30 minutes west of Baltimore/DC and about 45 south of Gettysburg, PA. We have +-25 players in our entire program. We need several games for 2020. We are looking for schools with similar enrollment. Contact HFC Daryl Hayes […]
2019 Coaches All Inter-Ac Football Team
November 18, 2019 | Mark Carfagno
Congratulations To Episcopal Academy’s Marcus McDaniel for being name the 2019 Inter-Academic Leagues MVP !! In a rather unusual twist the Coaches All Inter-Ac team is not picked by position and finally congratulations to those named to the squad. First Team Episcopal Academy: Marcus McDaniel , Matt Bush, Malcolm Folk, James Hoogstraten , Paul McLaughlin and Max Strid. Germantown Academy: Jeff Decker, Jerry Griffen- Blatcher, […]
WYOMING AREA TAKES D-2 AAA TITLE OVER SCRANTON PREP @WaScoreboard @dominic_deluca9
November 18, 2019 | Frank Deangelo
When the Warriors handed Scranton Prep their first loss on the last day of August; many pundits predicted that that the two teams would see each other again in the Playoffs and that a young Prep team would be stronger by then. The Pundits were right; to a point. The two teams would meet again […]
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