Officiating
VIDEO – Towanda Black Knight Athletic Director Jack Young
November 8, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
The PA Football News Classic Coaches and Local Legends series highlights people around the state who have impacted their communities through it’s football programs. Take a trip down memory lane with some of the greatest and most memorable people our football communities have to offer in Pennsylvania. In this installment of Classic Coaches and Local […]
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 […]
PIAA Football Referee Interview (Part 2 of a six-part series)
September 17, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
We sit down with a PIAA Referee from the Northern Tier League and ask questions about some of the stuff that fans may not know, and if someone is interested in being a referee how they would go about doing it. (Click Link below for the video interview)
Rules of the Game – The Ransom Report – Edition 10
October 27, 2023 | Kevin Ransom
October 27th 2023 EDITION – 10.1 Week 10 of the PIAA Football Season is upon us. This means different things to different people. Some teams are anxious to end a season where they underperformed. Others are attempting to prepare for playoffs. Others are already looking forward to the work they need to put in during […]
Rules of the Game – The Ransom Report – Edition 9.2
October 20, 2023 | Kevin Ransom
October 29th 2023 EDITION – 9.2 Last night I was at a local Junior High Game. I was working in the concession stand. After the game a couple of the officials stopped by to grab a hotdog and Gatorade for the ride home. Because I am a friendly guy, I struck up a conversation with […]
Rules of the Game – The Ransom Report – Edition 9.1
October 17, 2023 | Kevin Ransom
October 17th 2023 EDITION – 9.1 I am in the middle of the 28th season as a PIAA football official. However, over the last two years I have not seen many snaps while in stripes. This is due to my son playing varsity football at the smallest public school in the state fielding a football […]
Rules of the Game – The Ransom Report – Edition 8
October 13, 2023 | Kevin Ransom
October 13th 2023 EDITION – 8 First things first; The Ransom Report is going to ask a favor of all our loyal readers. Tonight, when you are attending your local game please pause for a moment and look around. Engage all five of your senses and recognize just how lucky we are to be […]
