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August 2024

Northampton Begins Their 2024 Campaign With A Victory Over Pennsbury

August 24, 2024 | Torey Petruno

Northampton- In their home opener for 2024, The Konkrete Kids left little doubt as they cruised to a 24-2 victory over the visiting Falcons of Pennsbury from District 1. Stifled by a barrage of turnovers, Pennsbury could never overcome their mistakes, and Northampton would repeatedly cash in. The evening started with The Falcons receiving the […]

Wolfpack Muster A Victory Over District XI Foe Whitehall Friday Night

August 24, 2024 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski

Wilkes-Barre Area Wolfpack Started Slow But then Got on a Roll to Defeat the Vising Zephyrs of Whitehall Opening Night. Wilkes-Barre- The Wolfpack of Wilkes-Barre Area left the Lehigh Valley in the 2023 District XI/2 6A sub-regional disappointed after a 35 point loss to the Nazareth Blue Eagles. The Wolfpack would start off the […]

Selinsgrove proves dangerous downs Juniata 14-6

August 24, 2024 | Quincy Piper

There are certain games football purists can watch, and it really tickle that itch they have as to the feeling of how football felt to watch in the previous era. The game tonight between the Selinsgrove Seals and Juniata Indians, was certainly one of those. The Seals and Indians of this last couple […]

Sharon Rolls Past Mercyhurst Prep

August 24, 2024 | Shane Lux

Erie – Sharon scored 55 first-half points as the Tigers blew out Mercyhurst Prep 55-6 Friday night at Mercyhurst University’s Saxton Field. Two things are clear from Friday night: Sharon looks like a team poised to make a run in the District 10 AAA playoffs – and the other is that the young Lakers squad […]

Central Columbia Rolls Past Midd-West 41-0

August 24, 2024 | Davin Ridall

MIDDLEBURG – Central Columbia scored on their first drive of the game against Midd-West and never looked back. The Blue Jays rode a two-touchdown night by running back Ty Regan to a 41-0 win over the Mustangs on Friday night. The Blue Jay defense forced Midd-West to a three-and-out on their first two possessions. Quarterback […]

Imhotep begins season with a hard fought win over Clarkson-North, Prater seals game with great catch

August 24, 2024 | Billy Splain

It was tough sledding for the Panther run game but Joe McLeish made up for the struggles. Imagine driving 8 hours to put your first football game of the year and you have to face A-Team like Imhotep last year ran the table and won the PIAA class 5A title. Clarkson North did just that […]

Blue Mountain Edges Schuylkill Haven in Backyard Brawl

August 23, 2024 | Karlee Feger

The Blue Mountain Eagles defeated the Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes by a score of 19-14 as both teams opened up their 2024 seasons. Scoring from either side did not occur until the second half of play, with Blue Mountain scoring by Hunter Blankenhorn, Gaige Guers, and Brady Strause. While the Hurricanes moved the ball upfield with […]

Bellefonte Upsets Central In Exciting Opener

August 23, 2024 | Baron Dionis

The Bellefonte Red Raiders travelled to Roaring Spring to take on the defending Laurel Highlands champions in the Central Dragons. After losing to the Dragons in 2023 49-0, the Red Raiders came Friday night looking for revenge and they did just that with a thrilling 18-7 victory. Liam Halterman, Bellefontes quarterback, led the team to […]

Jersey Shore upends Dallas in a thriller, 28-21

August 23, 2024 | Jared Samuel

The recipe for post-season success has been playing tougher opponents early in the season and giving your team opportunity to grow early in the campaign. Tonight’s game was exactly that, for both teams. Jersey Shore ended up last season losing to Selinsgrove in the District 4 playoffs, while Dallas rode their great momentum all the […]

Lake Lehman Uses Defense to Beat Berwick

August 23, 2024 | Mason Eddinger

Once again we find ourselves ready for another season of Pennsylvania High School Football. As winter gave way to spring, and spring did the same to summer, they welcomed in the High School Football season. As the days of summer decimate, High School Football sees a revitalization. The nation’s favorite sport has returned for another […]

Bellefonte Travels To Central For LHAC Week One Matchup

August 23, 2024 | Baron Dionis

High school football is back tonight at 7 PM. For the first week, we have a Laurel Highlands matchup between the Bellefonte Red Raiders and the Central Scarlet Dragons. These two teams are very familiar with each other as they were in the Mountain Conference before moving to the Laurel Highlands. Both are on the […]

2024 WPIAL Conference Preview: Interstate

August 23, 2024 | Mia Williams

2024 Season Schedule: Elizabeth-Forward Warriors – PA Football News 2024 Season Schedule: Mount Pleasant Vikings – PA Football News 2024 Season Schedule: Derry Trojans – PA Football News 2024 Season Schedule: Southmoreland Scotties – PA Football News 2024 Season Schedule: Greensburg-Salem Golden Lions – PA Football News 2024 Season Schedule: […]

2024 Inter County Conference South Preview

August 23, 2024 | Baron Dionis

2023 ICC South Standings (Overall Record/Conference) Northern Bedford 12-1 (9-0) Berlin Brothersvalley 10-2 (7-1) Windber 8-4 (6-3) North Star 7-4 (5-3) Meyersdale 6-5 (2-4) Everett 2-8 (2-6) Tussey Mountain 2-8 (2-7) The ICC South section is looking to be very competitive in 2024. Both Windber and Berlin look to be very good teams, but Northern […]

Miscues and turnovers help Canton rout Northwest in season opener

August 23, 2024 | Aaron Hardy

Bailey Gardner leads Warriors to victory by Aaron Hardy @AaronHa96122301 on X/Twitter Its finally high school football season in Pennsylvania and it’s a new era for Northwest football as Stephen Nestorick lead his team on the field on Friday night at Lewis and Miller Memorial Stadium. The Rangers pregame celebrated quarterback Jace McCoy […]

Annual York Rose Bowl Classic is ready to roll. First kick today at 5

August 23, 2024 | Billy Splain

Ron Coursey had some challenges to get through this year but nothing was going to stop the second edition of the York Rose Bowl Classic. The first challenge is always finding teams. Together with PFN the teams finally lined up. Next up was the field. Because of concerns with crowds and parking along with all […]

Tennessee Spotlight: Anderson County slips by Powell, 28-25

August 23, 2024 | Sykotyk

Anderson County v. Powell at Maverick Stadium in Clinton, Tennessee. #11 @PaFootballNews #BeyondTheKeystone @PowellHighFB @ACMav4Life pic.twitter.com/jp1rTc2aoq — Sykotyk (@Sykotyk) August 22, 2024 Waylon Larue with a 5 yard TD run set up by this acrobatic catch by Trent Strickland. Kick is good. Anderson County leads Powell, 7-0 with 7:28 left in the first quarter. @PaFootballNews […]

ProTime’s PICK’EM CHALLENGE SEASON III

August 23, 2024 | Marcus Sic

ProTime Phil goes for the Threepeat Death, taxes and ProTime Phil’s high school picks; the only three guarantees in life. After toying with the other scribes from PaFootballNews.com for most of the season, ProTime Phil once again ran away with PaFootballNews.com’s ProTime’s Pick’em Challenge, after crushing the field in the inaugural Pick’em Challenge. Much like […]

2024 Inter County Conference North Preview

August 23, 2024 | Baron Dionis

2023 ICC North Standings (Overall Record/Conference) Mount Union 9-3 (8-1) Juniata Valley 7-4 (5-3) Moshannon Valley 5-6 (4-3) West Branch 5-6 (5-4) Glendale 3-7 (3-6) Claysburg-Kimmel 3-7 (3-7) Curwensville 2-8 (2-6) Southern Huntingdon 0-10 (0-9) The North Section of the Inter County Conference looks to be more competitive in 2024 after Mount Union stole the […]

2024 Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference Preview: West 2 Section

August 23, 2024 | Baron Dionis

2023 Final LHAC Standings (Overall-Record/Conference) Central 12-1 (11-0) Bald Eagle 12-2 (10-1) Richland 11-2 (10-1) Penn Cambria 9-3 (9-3) Clearfield 8-4 (7-3) Chestnut Ridge 7-4 (7-3) Forest Hills 8-4 (7-4) Bishop Guilfoyle 6-5 (6-4) Tyrone 6-5 (6-5) Penns Valley 6-5 (6-5) Central Cambria 4-6 (4-6) Philipsburg-Osceola 4-6 (4-6) Bedford 3-7 (3-7) Somerset 3-7 (3-7) Bishop […]

Schuylkill/Colonial Blue Division 2024 Outlook

August 23, 2024 | Daniel Reed

SCHUYLKILL/COLONIAL BLUE DIVISION OUTLOOK Mahanoy Area Head Coach: David Holman 2023 Record: 4-7 The Golden Bears have some experience returning this year. Coach Holman has his QB, Levi Terry and a nice stable of backs to lean on. It’s a tough division this year. Coach Holman says “Nice group of upperclassmen with a good bit […]

Schuylkill/Colonial White Division 2024 Outlook

August 23, 2024 | Billy Splain

SCHUYLKILL/COLONIAL WHITE DIVISION OUTLOOK Catasauqua Head Coach: Joe Henrich(NEW) 2023 Record: 6-6 The Rough Riders finished the 2023 season at .500 with a senior heavy class. They’ll be entering the 2024 season with plenty of opportunities for newcomers to see the field, including quarterback Aiden Reilly. Catty’s greatest strength this season will be the return of […]

Schuylkill/Colonial Red Division 2024 Outlook

August 23, 2024 | Billy Splain

SCHUYLKILL/COLONIAL RED DIVISION OUTLOOK Bangor Head Coach: Vinnie Andrews 2023 Record: 6-5 The Slaters lost a host of talented starters from last season but the cupboard is not bare. While standout athletes Noah Hillis, MJ Soo, Gavin Nelson and QB Greg Campbell graduate, they will receive a boos from the returns of Riley Waldron and […]

Warren John F. Kennedy Catholic holds off Liberty

August 23, 2024 | Shane Lux

Liberty Township – John F. Kennedy Catholic scored 22 first-half points en route to a 22-19 victory over Liberty. Warren JFK might not have played the most complete game, but in the end, the Eagles did enough to thwart Liberty High School’s second-half comeback attempt. The Eagles scored two quick touchdowns to jump out to […]