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September 2024

Zietz Twins Go Wild As General McLane Downs Oil City 35-14

September 6, 2024 | Shane Lux

Edinboro – The General McLane offensive machine kept rolling Thursday night as the Lancers put up five first-half touchdowns en route to a 35-14 victory over Oil City. The Lancers started fast and never looked back. With their second consecutive mercy rule victory, they improved to 2-1 on the season. “I think it goes back […]

Edison Wildcats defeat Southern Local Indians, 42-24

September 6, 2024 | Sykotyk

On Thursday night at Edison Unified Sports Complex, the host Edison Wildcats struggled early before JD Henderson reeled off three touchdowns on the ground to win, 42-24 over the visiting Southern Local Indians. Opening the game, Southern Local got on the board first, with a 10 yard run by QB Timmy Potts. Potts added two […]

Wyalusing Rams Defense out lasts Wellsboro Defense (video highlights)

September 6, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett

Wyalusing Rams win tough defensive battle against Wellsboro to get to 3-0 (video highlights)

Johns Late Touchdown Runs Lift Wyalusing Over Wellsboro

September 6, 2024 | Ed Weaver

A pair of touchdowns late in the fourth quarter by Wyalusing’s Dylan Johns propelled the undefeated Rams to a 13-0 win over Wellsboro on Thursday, September 5.

Senior Leadership Sparks Big 2nd Half for Garnet Valley in Win Over Penncrest

September 6, 2024 | Willie McGonigle

GLEN MILLS: Garnet Valley Head Coach Eric Van Wyk knows his Senior Class, so his Jaguars entered the locker room at halftime tied at 14 with the visiting Penncrest Lions. He knew he could count on his seniors to step up and step up they did, turning a pretty even-matched game at halftime into a […]

Marian Catholic runs wild 27-0 over Panther Valley

September 6, 2024 | Quincy Piper

One of the first ingredients in the recipe for “How to Build a Good Football Team” is having an elite running back. The Marian Catholic Colts have just that. Sophomore speedster Rory Dixon tallied 33 carries, 159 yards, and 3 scores as his squad blanked Panther Valley on Thursday. “It just feels great, man. It’s […]

Bloomsburg University Huskies takes a bite out of Fairmont State Falcons Thursday night.

September 5, 2024 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski

HUSKIES EXPLODE FOR 35 POINTS IN A CONVINCING WIN OVER FAIRMONT STATE THURSDAY NIGHT. BLOOMSBURG- The Bloomsburg University Huskies opened up their 2024 football season Thursday night at Danny Hale Field at Redman Stadium before a enthusiastic crowd to the tune of a 35-7 victory over the visitors of Fairmont State Fighting Falcons from West […]

Scranton climbs over Pocono Mountain East

September 5, 2024 | Jared Samuel

Many writers are saying a multitude of things about some early success stories in this young high school football season. We’ve certainly heard them all: “It’s still early” or “Wait until they have some injuries”, and then there’s the famous “They haven’t played anybody good yet.” The Scranton Knights have probably heard a lot of […]

Pocono Mountain East at Scranton — PHOTO GALLERY

September 5, 2024 | Jared Samuel

Protime Predictions – Protime’s Bad Day

September 5, 2024 | Phil Myers

A week or so ago, Protime was making oatmeal on the stove when he spilled sugar on the active burner. It was not pretty sight as the sugar melted into the porcelain stove top. Mrs. P was not a happy camper cleaning up that mess. Later in the day Protime was flailing his arms explaining […]

WPIAL Elite Eight: Week Two Rankings

September 5, 2024 | Andrew Schaffer

6A: 1- North Allegheny (2-0)- @ Penn Hills 7pm 2- Central Catholic (0-2)- @ (6) Woodland Hills 7pm 3- Norwin (2-0)- (3) Latrobe 7pm 4- Mt. Lebanon (0-2)- @ (1) Peters Township 7pm 5- Canon Mac (0-2)- @ South Fayette 7pm 6- Hempfield (0-2)- @ Kiski 7pm 7- Seneca Valley (0-2)- (5) Pine Richland 7pm […]

Mayhem’s Game of the Week: Abington @ Bensalem (Week3)

September 5, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo

The Game: Abington Ghosts @ Bensalem Owls Friday, September 6, 2024 Kickoff: 7 pm Bensalem Township Memorial Stadium 4319 Hulmeville Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020 Team Details: Abington Ghosts Head Coach: Bruce Fleming (1st Season) League: Suburban One League-National Conference (6A) Season Record: (1-1) overall (0-0) Conference Last Week: Won […]

Penn State Welcomes in Bowling Green for Home Opener

September 5, 2024 | Mason Eddinger

After a convincing 34-12 win over West Virginia, Penn State returns to Beaver Stadium for the first time in 2024. Trailing just the Big House in Ann Arbor, Beaver Stadium is the 2nd-largest stadium in the country, and 4th-largest in the world. Every year Beaver Stadium ranks amongst the elite in terms of toughest places […]

Can the Pro’s come back from a disastrous week 2? Will a Joe triumph again? The Protime Challenge picks for week 3

September 5, 2024 | Marcus Sic

ProTime Phil-Bossman Billy-Mayhem at the Top of the Table After a disastrous week for both the PROs and the JOEs, our prognosticators hope to redeem themselves with a huge turnaround in week three. However, there was one guesser that stood out among the pikers; representing the Joes, Wiley was successful in selecting 15 winners. The […]

Hollywood’s cutting room floor- Eastern Pennsylvania Conference edition-Week 2

September 4, 2024 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED AFTER TWO WEEKS OF THE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SEASON IN THE EPC After two weeks of the high school football season the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference, there are a few surprises that would be an eye-opener. First would be William Allen Canaries, after going 0-10 in 2023. The Canaries are 2-0 to start […]

PFN Presents: The STATE of PA Football! Hot takes heading into week three! Live Wednesday, Sept 4 @ 6:30 pm!

September 4, 2024 | Billy Splain

Join our staff as they discuss week 2 action and preview the upcoming weekend of HS Football!

PFN Luxy’s Week 2 Game Highlights

September 4, 2024 | Shane Lux

Subscribe to the YouTube Channel Westinghouse vs. Linsly Grove City vs. Fairview St. Joseph’s Prep vs. St. Edward

There’s Nothing Like the Battle at the Beach

September 4, 2024 | Phil Myers

Fourteen high school football games in three days is an anomaly to say the least. The West Jersey Football Coaches Association (WJFCA) has put on this showcase event since 2021 featuring, not only some of New Jersey’s top talent and teams, but also powerhouse teams from the country. In fact, in the first three years […]

Protime’s Pigskin Parlance – 2024 Milestones, Record Breakers & Game Shakers – Edition 2

September 4, 2024 | Phil Myers

Protime’s weekly column will attempt to get readers up to date on current football facts, stats, and miscellaneous tidbits of information from across the entire state of Pennsylvania. His crack staff of one will peruse some, but not all newspapers and other sources for hopefully what will be up to date scoop on the previous […]

2024 District 12 & Inter-Ac League Week 1 Recap

September 3, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Week 1 is officially in the books and what an entertaining weekend of football in the city of Philadelphia it was. Plenty of upsets, playoff contending teams gaining statement wins and some quality football matchups. Benjamin Franklin 42 Olney 0: The Ben Franklin Electrons pulled off the first big shocker with their shutout big win over […]

Keystone Club Top Offensive Performers: Week 2, 2024!

September 3, 2024 | 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 RECORD BREAKERS! 6 Michael […]

Keystone Club Top Defensive Performers: Week 2, 2024!

September 3, 2024 | Billy Splain

Keystone Club Top Special Teams Performers: Week 2, 2024!

September 3, 2024 | 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 Kickoff returns for […]

Buchanan at Susquenita Aug 30, 2024 Photo Gallery

September 3, 2024 | Billy Splain

James Buchanan Tops Susquenita James Buchanan came ready to play on Friday night. It was held at the Susquenita Blackhawks’ Nest, yet the Rockets claimed the victory. Buchanan achieved a safety in the first quarter fueling their power for the rest of the game. To follow, they got two touchdowns with one successful two-point conversion. […]