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Lincoln Tops Mastbaum 22-6 @Mastbaum_FB @GoSplitters
October 4, 2019 | Mark Carfagno
If you are a fan of some old fashion smash mouth football then Northeast High School’s Charles Martin Stadium was the place to be last night. Lincoln High School improved to 5-1 by beating Jules Mastbaum High School 22-6. In a game that featured 77 total offensive plays just 9 were of the passing variety. […]
Kiski Prep falls to Youthbuild (OH) 22-14 @KiskiAthletics @princedoug3 @kylesilk5
October 4, 2019 | Greg Ricupero
With their game last Saturday vs Reigning Sports Academy washed out by storms, and an open date this weekend, Kiski Area reached out to Youthbuild Charter to avoid two weekends off. It almost seemed like this game wasn’t going to happen either as the Centurians bus broke down. This game was not to be cancelled, […]
District Nine Tidbits
October 3, 2019 | Phil Myers
And then there were three. Undefeated teams that is. Clearfield, Kane, and Smethport were knocked from the ranks of the unbeaten last week. Bellefonte took out Clearfield, while Clarion did in Kane and Redbank Valley stopped Smethport. Clarion and Redbank improved to 6-0, joining Coudersport as the only unblemished squads in D-9. This week finds […]
PROTIME PREDICTIONS by Phil
October 3, 2019 | Phil Myers
To say Protime has a sweet tooth is an unquestionable understatement. When he was a kid his favorite summertime meal was strawberry shortcake. Father and Mother Protime would, on occasion, go to a buffet restaurant where Protime would load his plate with jello, cake, pudding, cookies (especially oatmeal raisin if available), and an assortment of […]
UPDATED: PHAC threatens to punish SCA for playing Wyoming Area, game tentatively cancelled
October 2, 2019 | Billy Splain
In what was supposed to be a premiere matchup across the state when Southern Columbia traveled to Wyoming Area, the scheduled game may not be played now. The state’s No. 1 ranked Tigers in 2A, and the 7th ranked Warriors in 3A, are both all for playing the game. They both are excited for the […]
B. Hollywood’s Mid-Week 2/11 Report.
October 2, 2019 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Week six of the District XI football season came to a conclusion on Monday night after Saturday thunderstorms postponed the Juniata at Pine Grove contest. The game was won by Pine Grove 28-12. Also, Saturday the Easton at Allentown Central Catholic was halted at halftime with Easton up 14-6. The game was moved to BASD […]
Great PA Teams STEELTON-HIGHSPIRE 1978 @AndrewErby @RollerAthletics
October 2, 2019 | Billy Splain
We are pleased to begin 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. Great PA Teams STEELTON – HIGHSPIRE 1978 Several small high schools in Pennsylvania have reached […]
PFN Statewide Rankings Oct 1 2019 edition
October 1, 2019 | Billy Splain
10-1-2019 PFN Rankings 10-1 PFN Class 6A Rankings Dist Record PVS rnk 1 St. Josephs Prep 12 2-2 1 2 Manheim twp 3 6-0 2 3 State College 6 6-0 3 4 Downingtown West 1 6-0 6 5 McDowell 10 6-0 8 6 North Allegheny 7 6-0 10 7 PCC 7 5-1 8 La Salle […]
PFN PRESENTS: The STATE of PAFOOTBALL Live from Champs Sports Grill Altoona
October 1, 2019 | Billy Splain
LET’S DO IT! PFN PRESENTS: The STATE of PAFOOTBALL! TONIGHT LIVE FROM CHAMPS IN ALTOONA Phil Cmor will cohost and he’s got something on his mind to share! Join us live at Champs, get some dinner or watch online: Tenth person to come tell us they saw the announcement online wins a $25 Champs gift […]
Keystone Club: Week Five 2019 SPECIAL TEAM 9-26 thru 9-30
October 1, 2019 | 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. PLEASE EMAIL billy@pafootballnews.com if you wish someone to be on this list! Entries must be from coach or verified. Top Special Teams Performances […]
Keystone Club: Week Five 2019 DEFENSIVE STARS 9-26 thru 9-30
October 1, 2019 | 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. PLEASE EMAIL billy@pafootballnews.com if you wish someone to be on this list! Entries must be from coach or verified. Top Defensive Performances # […]
Keystone Club: Week Five 2019 OFFENSIVE STARS 9-26 thru 9-30
October 1, 2019 | 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. PLEASE EMAIL billy@pafootballnews.com if you wish someone to be on this list! Entries must be from coach or verified. Top Offensive Performances Yards […]
Conversation With Coach – John Franco, Tyrone
October 1, 2019 | Phil Myers
Conversation With Coach – John Franco, Tyrone Brought to you by: Tyrone football has not been what the faithful fans of the Golden Eagles were used to the past few years. A champion was needed to revitalize the program. From 1994 to 2011 John Franco was the face of Tyrone football leading them to three […]
Fleetwoods historic run crashes into a strong Wyomissing team, ends with 35-7 loss (GALLERY) @WyoFootball @FWTigers
September 29, 2019 | Billy Splain
It was an historic run. The Fleetwood Tigers had gone 5-0 for the first time in program history with a very strong, 5-0 Wyomissing team storming in to town to play before an absolutely packed house. Unfortunately for the fans the Spartans weren’t the only thing heading to town for homecoming. By the end of […]
ST. Joe’s Prep Lays It On LaSalle 44-13
September 29, 2019 | Mark Carfagno
Saint Joe’s Prep and Ohio State bound QB Kyle McCord wanted his squad to get off to a quick start. ” I wanted us to start fast and once we started I wanted to keep laying it on.”. Well he sure did just that with an impressive first half by throwing the ball 19 times […]
South Fayette Flexes it’s Muscles in Road Win Over Blackhawk
September 29, 2019 | PFN Staff
Mark Ross In a game billed as two top teams from the WPIAL Class 4 A the visiting South Fayette Lions quickly showed why some are mentioning them as one of the elite teams in the WPIAL. On the arm of Junior quarterback Naman Alemada the lions scored on the opening drive and never looked […]
Lewisburg beats Bloomsburg in football on Saturday night @Coach_Seabrook @lbgathletics1
September 29, 2019 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/
Chris is an Award Winning writer for the SELINSGROVE – Linebacker Ethan Spaulding rarely plays offense, but he always offers his services. Saturday night, the Green Dragons needed him offensively and immediately after entering the game, he caught a 10-yard pass. It was what quarterback Nick Shedleski saw happen on that play, however, which later […]
Central Dauphin survives last second gasp, takes down Harrisburg @CDRamsFootball @HBGCougar_FBall
September 28, 2019 | Billy Splain
With just 17 seconds left on the clock, Harrisburg quarterback Nicari Williams dropped back, scrambled and threw hit Kyrell Williams over the middle. He cut left headed for the sideline and as he scrambled for the sidelines the siren to end the game went off. He was eventually brought down at the 3 yard line. […]
FLEMING AND GARCIA MAKE STATE HISTORY
September 28, 2019 | Dave Fegley
By: Dave Fegley (9–28-19) Tigers Mangle Mounties 76-6 It doesn’t seem possible that Southern Columbia’s football program can accomplish much more than they already have. The Tigers have held the state record for the most PIAA Championships for over a decade now. Two weeks ago, SCA broke the state record for consecutive regular season victories. […]
State Highs weapons prove to much for Central Dauphin East @CDEastHigh @SCoachLintal
September 28, 2019 | Billy Splain
Isiah Edwards on a shifty run Friday September 27th State College Area High School played a fast Central Dauphin East team. State High managed to contain stud players such as Bryce Baker almost all game. State High wins 48-7. State High was ready to go with the return of senior linebacker Kyle Domico, Kyle […]
Canton tops Muncy; improves to 6-0
September 28, 2019 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/
MUNCY — Uriah Bailie placed his hands on his hips and watched the play clock tick down. As time melted away and another Canton victory became imminent Friday night, Bailie remained perfectly in control. Skillfully commanding the offense, Bailie delivered his weekly dazzling performance, using his legs and arms to help Canton stay undefeated. A […]
BEA SHUTS OUT TYRONE (Jodon Gallery) @CoachJNagle @TAHS_Football
September 28, 2019 | PFN Staff
Kerry Naylor, ORANGE AND BLACK (Great site for all things Tyrone) (Full gallery below) The Last two weeks have not been pleasant for the Tyrone Golden Eagles. After last night’s 31-0 shutout at the hands of Bald Eagle Area at Gray-Veterans Memorial Field, Tyrone had been outscored 86-10 and thoroughly dominated. In two weeks the Golden […]
Bellefonte overcomes mistakes, hands Clearfield it’s first loss of the season. @RollOnRaiders @clearfieldbison
September 28, 2019 | Billy Splain
Having just took the lead after an electrifying 85 yard touchdown run by CJ funk, and an interception by Mason Gray to give Bellefonte the ball at their 39, the red Raiders committed two straight penalties, The second of which negated A 54 yard flea flicker pass from Ethan Rossman to Funk. Unfortunately once […]
J.J. Woodward was Royal in Erie’s Victory Over DuBois
September 28, 2019 | Phil Myers
They say to never judge a football team by the first half. That certainly was the case Friday night in DuBois. When the Erie Royals disembarked from the bus after the two and a half-hour trip they appeared to be in a fog. “We got off the bus and we were flat,” said head coach […]
