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October 2024
Slippery Rock’s Offense Flawless in 35-17 Win Over Gannon
October 13, 2024 | Garrett Dollin
SLIPPERY ROCK, PA – It was a flawless homecoming afternoon for Brayden Long and the Slippery Rock offense. Slippery Rock, who has been shaky over the previous two weeks, found the end zone on 5 of their 6 full possesions. Slippery Rock’s offense would be faced with a tall task right out of the gate, […]
Ranked 22 Panthers Edge Golden Bears 17-15: 6-0 for the first time since 1982
October 13, 2024 | Ryan Thielet
The game between the Pitt Panthers and the California Golden Bears was a tightly contested battle, with Pitt emerging victorious in a narrow 17-15 win. Pitt’s offense, led by quarterback Eli Holstein, struggled throughout the game, as Holstein threw two interceptions and failed to convert key third downs. However, running back Desmond Reid provided crucial […]
Sheffield makes a marvelous memory on Wolverine Mountain in an historical game.
October 13, 2024 | Phil Myers
On a bright, sunshiny October Saturday afternoon, the Sheffield Wolverine football team just might have played their last game ever on Wolverine Mountain, their home field. If it was the final home game for Wolverine football, it left an indelible mark on those who played in the game, and those who attended the Senior Day […]
Nazareth stays on course with a completely dominate performance over Becahi
October 13, 2024 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Nazareth only needed the first half to put the game into mercy rule Saturday night. BETHLEHEM- The Nazareth Blue Eagles scored on five of their six first half possessions Saturday night at Bethlehem Area School District Stadium en route to a convincing 36-7 win over Bethlehem Catholic before a modest crowd in a key Eastern […]
Central Bucks West Ground Attack Too Much for Pennridge
October 13, 2024 | Cody Brady
Central Bucks West and Pennridge were locked in a close battle until the fourth quarter. The Bucks wore down the Rams by running the ball 42 times and attempting just six throws on the night. Noah Miller and Ryan Clemens’ hardnosed efforts were rewarded as the dam finally broke in the fourth, leading to a […]
PIAA Officials Appreciation Week
October 13, 2024 | Matt Herring
As part of PIAA Officials Appreciation Week PA Football News would like to thank the men and women who dedicate their time and talents officiating youth athletics in the Commonwealth. These officials play a crucial role in Pennsylvania athletics in both fairness of play and also safety of all players. Those considering becoming a PIAA […]
Nazareth VS Bethlehem Catholic (Photo Gallery)
October 12, 2024 | Ryan Scipio
Nazareth VS Bethlehem Catholic Final Nazareth – 36 Bethlehem Catholic – 7 https://x.com/ScipScip
Grove City Holds Off Carnegie Mellon In PAC Battle of Unbeatens
October 12, 2024 | Shane Lux
Grove City – In a matchup of two of the top-ranked schools in the country, Grove City knocked off Carnegie Mellon 17-10 Saturday afternoon at Robert E. Thorn Field. In one of the biggest games in Division III in front of a packed house on homecoming, Grove City built a 17-3 second-half lead, then held […]
Clairton Leechburg Highlight Video
October 12, 2024 | Shane Lux
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Penn State Rallies in 2nd Half to Beat USC in OT Thriller
October 12, 2024 | Mason Eddinger
Sunny Southern California played the backdrop for the mid-October showdown between #4 Penn State and USC. Penn State is 5-0 for the fourth consecutive season; no other team in the nation can hold that claim. But in those five games, many believe the Nittany Lions haven’t been truly tested, especially on the road. They have […]
BEA edges Johnstown in OT thriller (Gallery included)
October 12, 2024 | Billy Splain
Carson Nagle found Wyatt Spackman coming across the middle of the line, threw the ball and Spackman did the rest by dashing 10 yards to paydirt to secure the double overtime win. Nagle ended the game with 4 td passes and surpassed 100 td passes for his career. “We had a run called and they gave […]
Clairton Dominates Leechburg 44-7
October 12, 2024 | Shane Lux
Leechburg – Clairton built a 28-0 halftime lead and never looked back as the Bears routed Leechburg 44-7 Friday night. In a matchup of 7-0 teams, Clairton dominated from start to finish and proved no doubt about who is the top dog in the WPIAL Eastern Conference. “This was a big game, and we approached […]
Big Plays Propel Phoenixville Over Upper Perkiomen
October 12, 2024 | Willie McGonigle
PHOENIXVILLE: When you are a four-year starter like Phoenixville’s Kevin Kingsbury you know what your team can do. On Friday night the Phantoms showed off their big play ability after falling behind 2-0 early in the game they rolled up 40 straight points on their way to a 40-14 homecoming victory over Upper Perkiomen Valley. […]
Saucon Valley Mauls Pen Argyl For Decisive Victory
October 12, 2024 | Torey Petruno
Hellertown- On Homecoming Night for the Panthers, they left little doubt about who the better team was right from the jump. The Saucon Valley offense, led by the Rohn brothers found the end-zone early and often and did not punt the ball all evening. The Panthers received the opening kick and quickly went to work. […]
Laurel Defeates Shenango 28-14 on Special Night
October 12, 2024 | Garrett Dollin
NEW CASTLE, PA – It was a special night at Laurel High School. Prior to the game, Laurel head coach Brian Cooper celebrated his 100th career head coaching win. Laurel football boosters presented Cooper with a signed team photo from last weeks win signed by players and coaches. His son then presented him the game […]
Penn-Trafford defeats Franklin Regional 26-10
October 12, 2024 | Annabelle Aquino
The Penn-Trafford Warriors exceeded their senior night expectations this Friday at Warrior Stadium to win 26-10 against Franklin Regional. Tasso Whipple gained his 3,000th career rushing yard and is now ranked No. 5 on the all-time rushing leaderboard for P-T. While the Panther’s game focused on handing off and rushing by Kyle Dupill, the Warriors […]
Seneca Valley Scores Big In Second Quarter, Defeats Hempfield 27-15
October 12, 2024 | Tyler Aaron
In the first quarter, Hempfield started with the ball and drove the ball deep into Seneca Valley early. Seneca Valley’s defense was able to hang on and keep Hempfield from reaching the end zone. The drive ended with a twenty-seven-yard field goal made by Sawyer Leuthold with 8:39 left to go in the first quarter. […]
Barksdale Brothers Lead Steel Valley to Dominant 42-7 Victory Over OLSH (PICTURE GALLERY INCLUDED)
October 12, 2024 | Ryan Thielet
The Steel Valley Ironmen dominated the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Chargers with a decisive 42-7 victory. The Ironmen came out strong, scoring quickly and frequently, jumping to a 21-0 lead by the end of the first quarter. Their momentum carried into the second quarter, where they added three more touchdowns, while OLSH managed […]
Upper St. Clair remains unbeaten with win over Bethel Park
October 12, 2024 | Andrew Schaffer
Coming into the game Upper St. Clair had already beaten two unbeaten teams and was looking for a third against Bethel Park. They did just that in a last minute 14-10 win over Bethel Park. “This is by far the toughest schedule I’ve ever had to take a football team through, we just played three […]
Southern Stops Skid
October 12, 2024 | Dave Fegley
Tigers Top Warriors 19-16 Nearly every team on the planet has had a three-game losing streak over the past four decades. Not Southern Columbia. The Tigers last lost three games in a row in 1981, when Ronald Reagan was starting his presidential run, which was at the end of a 26-game skid that started in […]
Pine-Richland Dominates Greater Latrobe in Assertive 42-0 Win
October 12, 2024 | Blake Fuchs
Gibsonia-The unbeaten streak continues for Pine-Richland who easily handled opponent Greater Latrobe 42-0. This year has been a successful one for the Rams. Clinching both a WPIAL playoff spot and the 5A Northeast Conference last week after a 31-21 win against Penn Hills was great news, and their previous games before that have been smooth […]
Dante Carr Runs for Five, Throws for Two Scores in Minersville Senior Night Victory over Nativity
October 12, 2024 | Cody Brady
There’s a reason so many NCAA Division I schools are looking at Dante Carr: he’s the complete package. They say that for some players, the game slows down and they see it very clearly. Every snap taken tonight counted for Carr as he kept his eyes down the field, was able to read the defense, […]
Susquehannock @ Eastern York 10/11/24 PHOTO GALLERY
October 12, 2024 | Bella Brokopp
Eastern takes home the win against Susquehannock, 17-3
State College Spoils Central Dauphin East’s Undefeated Season
October 12, 2024 | Noah Radio
On Friday, Oct. 11, the 6-1 State College Little Lions traveled to Landis Field to take on the 7-0 Central Dauphin East Panthers in a high-stakes Mid-Penn Commonwealth matchup. State College jumped on the Panthers early and never looked back en route to a 55-17 victory. After forcing a three and out to begin the […]
Delone Catholic Prevails Over Littlestown 14-0 in Defensive Game
October 12, 2024 | Joey Chirillo
Delone Catholic Squires played host to the Littlestown Bolts for the Squires Homecoming game. Victor was Delone Catholic 14-0 in a heavy defensive game between both sides. Starting off in the first quarter, neither team made it to the redzone for the entirety of the quarter until switching sides to the second half. Only Delone […]
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