PA Football News Archives
November 2024
Fort Cherry wins back-to-back 1A WPIAL Championship
November 23, 2024 | Annabelle Aquino
The Fort Cherry Rangers defeated the Clairton Bears 21-20 in the 1A WPIAL Championship game. The Rangers defended their title from last year, making this their second WPIAL Championship victory. “They did a fantastic job coming out and playing our style,” said Fort Cherry head coach Tanner Garry. “ We wanted to show from an […]
Clairton Bears fall short in 1A WPIAL Championship against Fort Cherry
November 23, 2024 | Ethan Spozarski
The Clairton Bears lost to the Fort Cherry Rangers 21-20 with the storyline being a tale of two halves. Clairton coming into today had never allowed more than seven points in a single game all year being one of the best defenses in all the WPIAL. Clairton started the game on defense, and like they […]
Bishop McDevitt Overpowers Exeter, Four-peats as District 3 Champions
November 23, 2024 | Cody Brady
On a soggy night at Eastern Lebanon County High School, Bishop McDevitt and Exeter met for the first time ever. The #6 seed Crusaders dominated the #8 Eagles each and every way possible on their way to a 48-14 victory over Exeter and fourth consecutive district title. Many expected a high-scoring affair, and the Crusaders […]
Downingtown West Triumphs Over North Penn in District One Title Game
November 23, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo
Featured photo courtesy of Markayzee Sports Photography Downingtown— In the ’70s, legendary head coach Bear Bryant coined, “Offense sells tickets, but defense wins championships.” The adage was proven last night when the Whippets defense shifted the tides in their favor late in the game, ultimately securing their second district championship in the past six years. […]
Troy Too Much For A Good Bedford Team
November 23, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
(Video Recap) Bedford started the game tough but, in the end, it was Troy big as they advance to the state AA Semi Final Game Next Week. (Click Link Below for Video Recap)
Aiden Bliss and Port Allegany Run Past Wilmington and into the Class 1A Semifinals
November 23, 2024 | Phil Myers
The Port Allegany Gator football team led by Aiden Bliss used a punishing ground attack to defeat Wilmington’s Greyhounds 38-20 and punch their ticket into the Class 1A state semifinals. The game, played at Mansell Stadium in DuBois on a cold and wet night, was close until Port Allegany scored a pair of late third […]
St Joseph’s Prep beats Parkland 46-7 (Photo Gallery)
November 23, 2024 | Ryan Scipio
St Joseph’s Prep beats Parkland 46-7 Parkland – 7 St. Joseph’s Prep – 46 Full Article HERE Teams are warming up. 30 min to kickoff@PHSTrojansFB– 0@SJPrep_Football – 0 1st qtr 12:00 Updates Sponsored by @SLUHNSportsMed @PaFootballNews@CCHastings1863 @BPtashinski @LSVSports @NStomsky @afrankl3 @WilliePAFN @NittanyPete #playoffs #states #piaa #highschoolfootball… pic.twitter.com/aWKvXM0ycZ — Ryan Scipio (@ScipScip) November 22, 2024 Kickoff […]
Roman Catholic Advances To The Class 5A Semi-Finals
November 23, 2024 | Jayden Eberly
Roman Catholic Ends Hollidaysburg’s Perfect Season Jojo Delacce on the rushing touchdown for Roman Catholic Roman Catholic 7 Hollidaysburg 0@RomanCatholicHC @PaFootballNews pic.twitter.com/QrxNTv8BzM — Jayden.E Photography (@JaydenEberly) November 23, 2024 Jojo Delacce Takes one 51 yards for the touchdown on the very next drive for Roman Catholic. Roman Catholic 14 Hollidaysburg 0 Eyan Stead on […]
South Range Snatches Victory Over Poland With Last Minute Score, 17-16 (PHOTO GALLERY)
November 23, 2024 | Sykotyk
After struggling to keep up with a determined Poland squad, South Range finally found a way to victory in the final minute. Trailing 16-10, Tommy Titus caught a 13-yard touchdown pass to even the score. And Kicker Luke Starkey’s successful conversion kick gave South Range the lead that had eluded them for the first 47 […]
Lampeter-Strasburg Survives To Stay Unbeaten, Wins Overtime Thriller over Wyomissing for first District 3 championship since 2020 !
November 23, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Lampeter-Strasburg survives scare, scores 10 unanswered points to win thriller in overtime 30 to 27 over the Wyomissing Spartans. Pioneers’ Dominic Brown scores the first points of the game with this 1 yard touchdown run. The Pioneers would get the ball to begin the game, a 7 play drive for 41 yards, capped off with […]
Troy Overpowers Bedford On Their Way To Eastern Semi-Finals
November 23, 2024 | Ed Weaver
Last night in their 42-16 win over Bedford, Troy’s offense went back to their smash mouth football roots.
Elijah Faulkner leads high-paced Central Catholic offense to rout of State College
November 23, 2024 | Billy Splain
File Photo: Elijah Faulkner ALTOONA — Central Catholic began its football season with a pair of losses to some talented teams in St. Frances Academy (Md.) and Pine-Richland. The Vikings were outscored a combined 66-33 in the losses. Since those losses, Central Catholic has won 10 straight games. The Vikings made it 11 in a […]
West Chester Rustin Rumbles It’s Way to Second District 1 Championship in School History
November 23, 2024 | Willie McGonigle
SPRINGFIELD: For each of the past three years Chase Hatton and his classmates have seen their season end with heartbreak in the District playoffs. In their senior year, they were determined not to let that happen to their class again on a damp chilly Friday night Hatton and his classmates accomplished one of their goals […]
Austin Johnson shines again, Muncy wins first state Quarterfinal game ever
November 22, 2024 | Billy Splain
“This is the most state quarterfinals we’ve won, one.” That what Muncy head coach Sean Tetreault said when asked how many state playoffs games the Indians have won. Tonight at Cedar Cliff Muncy running back Austin Johnson rushed for 332 yards and four touchdowns and hauled in a TD pass to lead the Indians to […]
PIAA Class 4A Quarterfinals Preview: Bonner-Prendie vs. Pope John Paul II
November 22, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
For the 2nd year in a row these two teams will meet to determine who advances to the state semifinals. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm at Norristown HS which is about as neutral of a site as you can get for both of these schools. Offensively these teams are almost identical, defensively PJP seems to […]
Friday game locations with snow potential got a “redo”
November 22, 2024 | Billy Splain
The above map shows the locations of Friday games and snow potential. Gold stars are current game location and red stars are where games were to be played. Map courtesy of our weather sponsor PAWEATHERPLUS The PIAA Quarterfinal round happening this Friday hit a snag. A big, white, snowy snag. When the locations were released […]
Protime Predictions – The Old Movie Buff
November 22, 2024 | Phil Myers
Protime has a new hobby besides listening to oldies like Frankie Valli, the Ronettes, the Beach Boys, and the Beatles. It is watching old movies. To most of you young whipper-snappers old movies would be flicks from the 1990s or even early 2000s. No, Protime is talking movies from the 1930s through the 1950s, movies […]
PROTIME’S PICK’EM CHALLENGE WEEK FOURTEEN’S SELECTIONS
November 21, 2024 | Marcus Sic
WEEK FOUR of the PLAYOFFS the LAST FULL SLATE of GAMES As we enter week fourteen of ProTime’s Pick’em Challenge, week four of the playoffs, this will be the last week of a complete twenty games on the docket. With that said, even after his poorest picking week of the year 13-7 Protime Phil (198) […]
PIAA Class AAA Quarterfinal Preview: Hickory vs. Penn Cambria
November 21, 2024 | Shane Lux
Hickory Hornets vs. Penn Cambria Panthers Friday November 22nd, 7 PM @ Armstrong High School About the Hickory Hornets Record: 10-1 Head Coach: Bill Dungee Conference: District 10 Region 4 Players to Watch: Quarterback: Zander Telesz. 1,558 passing yards, 24 touchdowns, 600 rushing yards, 10 touchdowns. Runningback: Kelvin Morrison. 1346 rushing yards, 20 touchdowns, 8 […]
PIAA Class 3A State Quarterfinal Preview: Northwestern Lehigh vs. Scranton Prep
November 21, 2024 | Jared Samuel
We are finally out of the District-level games and into the State Quarterfinals. Let’s take a look at both teams heading into this huge game! Northwestern Lehigh (13-0) PFN State Class 3A #1 ranked The Tigers are hoping for a return to Cumberland Valley and a shot at the elusive state championship they missed out […]
District 10 Playoff Round 3 Recap
November 21, 2024 | Shane Lux
November 15, 2024 Clearfield 27, General McLane 26 Brady Collins scored on a 10-yard run with 1:57 to play, and General McLane missed the game-winning field goal at the buzzer as the Bison nipped the Lancers 27-26. Read the full game recap here. Hickory 37, Sharon 31 Hickory scored two touchdowns in the final 2:40 […]
Wilson vs Harrisburg: District 3 6A Championship Showdown
November 21, 2024 | Dontrell Mitchell
FOR ALL THE DISTRICT 3 CLASS 6A MARBLES It’s Week 13, and both of these powerhouse teams are still going strong. The Wilson Bulldogs will face the Harrisburg Cougars for the District 3 6A Championship in a highly anticipated matchup. The game kicks off Saturday at 1 PM at Exeter High School. The legendary Doug […]
Mayhem’s Game of the Week: North Penn @ Downingtown West (Week 13)
November 21, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo
District 1-6A Final/PIAA Quarterfinal Round #4 North Penn Knights @ #2 Downingtown West Whippets Date: Friday, November 22, 2024 Location: Walter E. Kottmeyer Stadium Kickoff: 7:00 PM #4 North Penn (11-2, 5-2) District Rank: 6A-4th PFN State Ranking: 6A-10th Head coach: Dick Beck (23rd Season) About the Knights: During the semifinals, the Knights avenged […]
District One-5A Playoff Preview: Championship
November 21, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo
And there were two! Last week went according to chalk with the 2nd seed West Chester Rustin and top seed Springfield Delco being victorious. The 2nd seed Golden Knights used a stellar defensive effort, timely special teams play, and a potent ground game to easily dispatch the 6th seed Upper Dublin 35-14. The Cougars last […]
District One-6A Playoff Preview: Championship
November 21, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo
We’ve done it! We’ve finally made it to the district championship game. The winner of this game moves on to face the winner of the District 11/12 matchup of St. Joe’s Prep and Parkland in the State Semifinals next weekend. Last week, we finally got to see some more upsets. In our first game, the […]
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