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December 2019
PFN PRESENTS: The STATE of PA FOOTBALL, HERSHEY PREVIEW SHOW! December 4, 7pm
December 5, 2019 | Billy Splain
Championship weekend is here and once again PAFootballNews.com will preview EVERY game. We’ll be broadcasting LIVE from Ted’s Bar and Grill, 7300 Allentown Blvd in Harrisburg. Join us at Teds as we preview all the games! For reservations call (717) 652-3832. Come be a part of the show!!!!!!!! This years hosts are PFN owner Billy […]
Farrell Goes Back to Back @farrellfootball @BGMarauderFball Gallery included
December 5, 2019 | Phil Myers
WOW!!!! @farrellfootball wins! What a game! pic.twitter.com/JU1pg2g5CV — Pa Football News (@PaFootballNews) December 5, 2019 On a very windy Thursday afternoon at Hersheypark Stadium, the Farrell Steelers used a pop-up field goal by Brian Hilton Jr. in overtime to defeat the Bishop Guilfoyle Marauders 10-7 and win the PIAA Class A Championship for the second […]
PIAA Class 4A State Championship Preview: Dallas v Thomas Jefferson @TJHSJaguars @DallasMountsFB
December 5, 2019 | Billy Splain
The Skinny (strengths, weaknesses, the stars): For Dallas: QB Michaelas scored 659 points, while allowing 181. Their quarterback has thrown for 2,000 yards and their main running back has rushed for well over 2,000 yards. They are more of a run first team as two thirds of the Mountaineers total yardage is via the ground. […]
PIAA Class 1A State Championship Preview: Bishop Guilfoyle v Farrell @BGMarauderFball @farrellfootball
December 5, 2019 | Billy Splain
The Skinny (strengths, weaknesses, the stars): This is a rematch of the 2015 title game which was won by BG 35-0 For Bishop Guilfoyle: The Marauders have taken a path that was riddled with injuries throughout the season. Nothing has come easy this season for BG, but Head Coach Justin Wheeler and his staff know […]
PROTIME PREDICTIONS by Phil
December 4, 2019 | Phil Myers
Protime was out setting his skunk trap a couple weeks ago when he heard some snorting and then hooves beating on the macadam alley. Knowing it was too early for Santa and his reindeer, Protime quickly turned and saw two bucks heading his way with reckless abandon. He just made it into the garage and […]
Iconic Steve Lennox and His Interboro Bucs Stun Ridley on Thanksgiving 28-21 @GoBucsSports
December 2, 2019 | Mark Carfagno
Just about everyone who is in the Delaware County football loop figured the Ridley Green Raiders would just have to show up to come out victorious over their Thanksgiving Day rival Interboro, After all who could blame them. Interboro started the season 0-9 and won their first game on the last day of the regular […]
Tigers Retire Rams
November 30, 2019 | Dave Fegley
SCA One Win Away from 10th PIAA Title By: Dave Fegley (11-30-19) They say objects in the mirror are closer than they appear. Well, that theory may be correct for motorists, but anyone that witnessed the Class 2A Eastern Final knows that the scoreboard wasn’t telling the truth at the end of the game when […]
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 […]
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