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November 2018
Dino Tomlin will play college ball in the Big Ten. Commitment to Maryland announced today
November 7, 2018 | Billy Splain
He’s the son of Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin. He’s fast. Athletic. And plays a lot taller than his 6-0, 165 pound frame should allow. So far this year Shady Side Academy WR Dino Tomlin has nearly 650 yards receiving and 18 tds. Last year he had 9 tds, and just over 700 yards. Maryland […]
Neshaminy LB Oleh Manzyk committed to play for New Hampshire @Oleh_manzyk14 @NeshaminySkins
November 4, 2018 | Billy Splain
The Neshaminy Redskins have a chance to return to the District one Title Game, and they have a good chance with a kid like Oleh Manzyk roaming the edges of the defense. At 6-1, 215 he has the size division one school desire, but it’s his strength and speed that earned him a spot on […]
York High, York Catholic teams choose to embrace bad weather on football Friday nights
November 4, 2018 | Billy Splain
York Catholic quarterback Wes Burns admitted that he hopes it’s 72 degrees and sunny every Friday night during football season. While the undefeated Irish employ a run-heavy offense, the senior signal caller is having an impressive season, completing just under 70 percent of his passes with 14 touchdowns vs. one interception. Burns knows, however, that Mother […]
North Hills Lineman Lirion Murtezi commits to @NavyFB @LirionMurtezi @NHIndiansFB
November 4, 2018 | Billy Splain
The North Hills Indians have had some very successful running backs in the last few seasons. That happens by no accident. North Hills run through the WPIAL this year was a strong one, lead by a veteran line that was anchored by 6-3, 300 pound OL Lirion Murtezi. He had a few offers from the […]
Warriors easily cruise past Athens
November 4, 2018 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/
As Jacob Reeder took the pitch toward the right side, a cavernous hole opened up. He burst through it and Montoursville grabbed a lead it never relinquished just two plays into Saturday’s District 4 Class AAA quarterfinal. It did not really matter who touched the ball or whether Montoursville ran or passed last night. Nearly […]
LAST GASP EFFORT GOES AWRY, AS CRUSADERS HOLD ON TO ADVANCE. @notredamegp @TASDAthletics1
November 4, 2018 | Billy Splain
TAMAQUA- The basic premise when it come to playoff football is to survive and advance. No more evident was that statement put to the test as a derermined Tamaqua Blue Raiders team pushed Notre Dame-Green Pond to the brink of elimination in a PIAA Distrct XI 3A playoff game at Tamaqua School District Stadium Saturday […]
Williams Valley wins turnover battle, dispatches Marian Catholic Gallery/Game recap video
November 4, 2018 | Billy Splain
Williams Valley kicker Chett Pesta lined up for a 27 yard field and put the ball through the uprights. That kick started the scoring in this District 11 playoff game. Those 3 points came with just 44 seconds left in the first quarter. The score remained 3-0 until the fourth quarter. To sum up the entire […]
Little Lions Drown Huskies’ Championship Dreams, 42-7
November 3, 2018 | Nate Grella
The rain came down in full force on Friday night for a District 6 Championship rematch between the Mifflin County Huskies and the State College Little Lions. Aside from a poor showing in Harrisburg several weeks before, the Little Lions dominated their schedule, while Mifflin County came into the game riding a 6-game winning streak […]
Nelson’s big play helps Canton get to 1st D4 final in 21 years
November 3, 2018 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/
KATELYN HIBBARD/Sun-Gazette Canton’s Garrett Storch stops South Williamsport’s Luke Winner in his tracks early in the second quarter on Friday night in Canton. Canton won South Williamsport, 29-7. CANTON — Keegan Nelson heard a voice and listened. He usually forgets to raise his hands while rushing the passer, but did so this time. A split […]
FREEDOM SLOSHES THEIR WAY INTO DISTRICT SEMIFINALS.
November 3, 2018 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
BETHLEHEM- Friday night the Freedom Patriots got a chance for a do-over. Just six short days ago holding a 10-0 lead over their Bethlehem city rivals, the Liberty Hurricanes, a disasterous second half which included five consecutive turnovers ended the Patriots shot an undefeated regular season and even worse its second straight loss to Liberty […]
Tigers Eradicate Eagles
November 3, 2018 | Dave Fegley
SCA set the tone from the get-go By: Dave Fegley (11-3-18) There were two factors that Southern Columbia had to deal with to open their playoff run in defending last year’s state championship. An atypical Line Mountain squad with just four wins on the season and even worse, the weather. In a District IV AA […]
Trojans end Hornets season in D4 AA quarterfinals.
November 3, 2018 | Ed Weaver
The Troy Trojans avenged a 36-8 week two loss to the Wellsboro Hornets by knocking them out of the District IV Class AA playoffs on Friday, November 2. The Trojans forced 7 Wellsboro turnovers, 5 in the first half alone, as they hung on to beat Wellsboro 38-32. “If you turn the ball over seven […]
Playoff Postponements
November 2, 2018 | Billy Splain
Here are the games postponed due to rain: District 1: Pennsbury @ Garnet Valley:7 p.m. Saturday District 2: Susquehanna @ Riverside Saturday 7pm District 3: Upper Dauphin at Delone Catholic, postponed to Saturday, Nov. 3, at 1:30 pm Littlestown at Wyomissing will be played at Wyomissing’s Varsity A Field, 1:30 pm District 11: Notre Dame […]
Malvern Kicker Sebastian Costantini Accepts PWO, will attend Penn State @seb_costantini @MalvernPrepFB
November 1, 2018 | Billy Splain
Malvern Prep Kicker Sebastian Costantini knew he had his work cut out for him this year. Back in the spring of this year he paid a visit to Penn State with his mom, herself a Penn State Alumna, and he knew he wanted his childhood dream to come true No longer sharing the kicking duties […]
State College Football Podcast: Playoff Preview!
November 1, 2018 | Nate Grella
To listen to the episode Click HERE Nick and Nathan take a deep dive into the PIAA playoff bracket. They preview, again, the Mifflin County Huskies, coming off a 6-game winning streak and a Colonial Division title. They also break down the result of the Pine Richland- North Allegheny matchup and how that impacts the […]
PROTIME PREDICTIONS by Phil, Presented by Johnson Motors
November 1, 2018 | Phil Myers
A few days ago, Protime debated with himself whether he should take a walk since it had quit raining. He elected to venture out into the cold, damp, dark early morning. As he strolled down the sidewalk on the boulevard near his home, a truck splashed Protime with an immense amount of water. It’s […]
Keystone Club – Special Teams – Week 9, Oct 25-30
October 31, 2018 | Billy Splain
Each week, in collaboration with our other site PAFootballnews.com, we will present the Keystone Club. This Club consists of players meeting the requirements sent to coaches. It is a statewide compilation of top performances for the previous weekend. At the end of the season we will compile these leaders and the top in each category […]
Keystone Club – Defense – Week 9, Oct 25-30
October 31, 2018 | Billy Splain
Each week we will present the Keystone Club. This Club consists of players meeting the requirements sent to coaches. It is a statewide compilation of top performances for the previous weekend. At the end of the season we will compile these leaders and the top in each category will receive a T-shirt to commemorate this […]
Keystone Club – Offense – Week 9, Oct 25-30
October 31, 2018 | Billy Splain
Each week we will present the Keystone Club. This Club consists of players meeting the requirements sent to coaches. It is a statewide compilation of top performances for the previous weekend. At the end of the season we will compile these leaders and the top in each category will receive a T-shirt to commemorate this […]
SAFCA Recruiting Night (District 6, Johnstown Area)
October 31, 2018 | Billy Splain
The South Allegheny Football Coaches Association will organize their 38th Annual Football Recruiting Night on Tuesday, December 4th at 7pm. Players from the member schools should contact their HS coaches regarding attendance. College coaches should contact Coach Brandon Bailey at bbailey@richlandsd.com or via Twitter @mrBrandonBailey
Turn The Page: The Book Closes On Storied Rivalry. @Meyers_Athletic @GARAthletics video recap/gallery
October 28, 2018 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
WILKES-BARRE- A new chapter will begin next season for those associated with high school football in the Wyoming Valley. The three high schools associated with the Wilkes-Barre Area School District will become one on the field beginning in 2019/20 fall season. Meyers, from the south end, G.A.R from “The Heights” and Coughlin on the north […]
State College Earns Gritty Win in Cumberland Valley, 16-13
October 27, 2018 | Nate Grella
State College came into to Cumberland Valley stadium Friday night riding a two game winning streak and two dominant wins against District 3 playoff team Central Dauphin and bottom tier Altoona, winning the latter in dominating fashion on Senior Night. Cumberland Valley entered the game with a three game winning streak of their own and […]
No Surprise, Southern Columbia Undefeated Again
October 27, 2018 | Dave Fegley
PHAC Champs collide to close out regular season By: Dave Fegley (10-27-18) The last time Southern Columbia lost a regular season football game was 2,557 days ago. That number will continue to rise as the Tigers won a 71st consecutive regular season game to finish out the regular season against the PHAC Division 2 Champion […]
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