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December 2024
St Joseph’s Preps Grounds and Pounds It’s Way to Three Peat
December 8, 2024 | Willie McGonigle
MECHANICSBURG When you have been as successful as the St Joseph Prep Hawks have been you tend to know what helps you find success. Stellar offensive line play is the one constant for the Hawks during their latest dynasty. Saturday night was no difference behind the offensive line consisting of Sean Molley, Kahaul Stewart, Jake […]
Northwestern Lehigh Completes Perfect Season with OT Victory over Avonworth
December 8, 2024 | Cody Brady
Tucker Wessner was surely smiling down on his teammates and Northwestern Lehigh fans, as the Tigers overcame a late surge by Avonworth, winning an overtime thriller 36-33. “We know he’s been with us this whole season, keeping us injury-free, helping us in some games like this. Especially in that overtime period, he was with us,” […]
6A Championship: St. Joseph’s Prep defeats Pittsburgh Central Catholic 35-6 (Photo Gallery)
December 8, 2024 | Ryan Scipio
St. Joseph’s Prep defeats Pittsburgh Central Catholic 35-6 FULL ARTICLE HERE Highlight Reel https://x.com/ScipScip
Penn State Loses BIG 10 Championship to Oregon
December 8, 2024 | Mason Eddinger
Photo Credit: AP (Daron Cummings) For the first time since 2016, Penn State entered the matchup with Oregon looking to win the BIG 10 title game. Oregon’s offense was simply too much for this Penn State defense, and it was evident all game. Entering this matchup, the most points Penn State has allowed in a […]
Central Catholic Drops 6A Final To St. Joseph’s Prep
December 8, 2024 | Shane Lux
Mechanicsburg – St. Joe’s Prep jumped out to a 21-0 first-quarter lead en route to a 35-6 victory over Central Catholic to win their third consecutive 6A state title. The Vikings couldn’t overcome a slow start and the Hawks’ defense, seeing their 12-game winning streak snapped in the state final. “I’m really proud of our […]
History in the making: Northwestern wins classic thriller in overtime over Avonworth to capture PIAA gold
December 7, 2024 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Northwestern Lehigh football team completes the trifecta this fall in a historic run to the school’s third championship this fall. MECHANICSBURG- 71-0! that was the combined record of the Northwestern Lehigh Tigers boy’s and girls soccer teams along with their football squad coming into Saturday’s afternoon 3A championship contest with District 7 champion Avonworth Antelopes […]
Ohio: Ironton Wins First State Title Since 1989, Beats Liberty Center 28-17 in Wild Finish (PHOTO GALLERY)
December 7, 2024 | Sykotyk
Shaun Terry put on an absolute clinic Saturday night, leading the Ironton Fighting Tigers to a hard-fought 28-17 victory over the Liberty Center Tigers. Terry’s electrifying performance earned him MVP honors, as he amassed over 200 receiving and rushing yards and scored three touchdowns. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams showcasing offensive […]
3A Championship: Northwestern Lehigh Defeats Avonworth 36-33 (Photo Gallery)
December 7, 2024 | Ryan Scipio
Northwestern Lehigh Defeats Avonworth 36-33 FULL ARTICLE HERE https://x.com/ScipScip
Northwestern Lehigh vs. Avonworth Game Highlight Reel
December 7, 2024 | Shane Lux
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Avonworth’s valiant effort falls short in OT thriller loss to Northwestern Lehigh
December 7, 2024 | Jared Samuel
The Avonworth Antelopes came into their state title appearance with a 12-3 record. If you look more closely, their losses were to 4A powers Aliquippa and Thomas Jefferson and then there was the loss to Beaver on the last week of the regular season. Then came the playoffs, which saw the Antelopes get big revenge […]
Ohio: Coldwater clocks Kirtland, in 31-7 victory to win Division VI Championship (PHOTO GALLERY)
December 7, 2024 | Sykotyk
The Coldwater Cavaliers showcased a potent offensive attack and a stifling defense en route to a convincing victory over the Kirtland Hornets. While the final score wasn’t overly reflective of the game’s dominance, the Cavaliers’ superior field position and big-play ability proved too much for the Hornets to overcome. The Cavaliers’ first drive stalled after […]
Ohio: Olentangy Liberty Wins First State Championship in Football, 28-14 over Archbishop Moeller (PHOTO GALLERY)
December 7, 2024 | Sykotyk
Olentangy Liberty’s Patriots took flight Friday night, defeating the Archbishop Moeller Crusaders in a hard-fought contest marked by big plays and turnovers. While the final score wasn’t a blowout, Liberty’s explosive offense, spearheaded by quarterback Andrew Leonard and receiver Christian Moulton, proved too much for Moeller to overcome. The game opened with Liberty throwing an […]
Troy hangs on to win first State Title in Program History!
December 7, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
(Video Recap) It was an instant classic that went down at 1pm December 6th, 2024, in Cumberland Valley’s Chapman Field the 2 best 2A teams in the State faced off and WOW! (Click Link Below for Video Recap)
Troy Brings First State Title to Northern Tier League in Thrilling Fashion
December 7, 2024 | Cody Brady
A game full of wild bounces, near misses, a couple of mistakes, and numerous incredible plays went the way of Troy on Friday afternoon. As the snow showered down, Troy emerged victorious, 25-24 over Central Clarion, in a game that came down to the final seconds. Central Clarion began with a golden opportunity, as Troy […]
Bishop McDevitt Roman Catholic Game Highlight Reel
December 7, 2024 | Shane Lux
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Roman Catholic Loses Heartbreaker to Bishop McDevitt in Overtime 34-31
December 7, 2024 | Phil Myers
The Roman Catholic Cahillites battled back from a 21-3 deficit early in the third quarter to eventually take a 31-28 lead on a pick six half way through the fourth quarter only to lose the game in overtime on an apparent tipped field goal that just made it over the crossbar by inches. It was […]
5A Championship: Bishop McDevitt Defeats Roman Catholic 34-31 OT (Photo Gallery)
December 7, 2024 | Ryan Scipio
Bishop McDevitt Defeats Roman Catholic 34-31 OT (Photo Gallery) An exciting game tonight that wanted some extra time to be decided! In the end Bishop McDevitt Kicker Aiden Grella kicked a 22-yard field goal in the first OT after a missed kick by Roman Catholic to win the Championship! FULL ARTICLE HERE https://x.com/ScipScip
Aidan Grella kicks game winner, Bishop McDevitt captures 5A state title.
December 6, 2024 | Billy Splain
In just his second game ever playing football, Aidan Grella missed a 52 yard kick that would have given the Crusaders the win over rival Harrisburg back in September. Fast forward to the state championship game. With just seconds remaining in regulation and the score tied at 31, Grella lined up for a 42 yard […]
Central Clarion Troy Game Highlight Reel
December 6, 2024 | Shane Lux
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Ohio: Marion Local Obliterates Hillsdale, 74-0 to win Division VII Title
December 6, 2024 | Sykotyk
The Marion Local Flyers put on an absolute clinic Friday morning, decimating the Hillsdale Falcons with a resounding 74-0 victory. The Flyers’ offense was unstoppable, racking up yardage and touchdowns at will, while the defense suffocated Hillsdale’s every attempt to gain ground. The first half was a showcase of the Flyers’ multifaceted attack. Parker Hess […]
Central Clarion Drops AA Final In Heartbreaking Fashion
December 6, 2024 | Shane Lux
Mechanicsburg – Central Clarion’s dream season came to a heartbreaking end at the hands of District 4 champion Troy, 25-24, at Cumberland Valley’s Chapman Field in the AA state final. Central Clarion entered Saturday afternoon looking to make history and win their first title and the first one for District 9. Fellow District 9 representative […]
Troy holds off Central Clarion to win the Class 2A State Title
December 6, 2024 | Jared Samuel
On a freezing cold day at Cumberland Valley’s Chapman Field, the Troy Trojans finally climbed to the top and saw the view. It was a beautiful sight to see, for sure. Troy withstood a strong 3rd quarter from Central Clarion as a 12-3 halftime lead was erased, and it was a wild second half with […]
