PA Football News Archives
November 2023
PIAA District 1 Playoff Preview: 4A Round 2
November 9, 2023 | Michael Pietrangelo
This article was written by: Dylan Johnson Scott Reed’s Pope John Paul II Trojans come into the District 1 4A tournament as an overwhelming favorite, after taking down 6A powerhouse Spring-Ford in the Pioneer Athletic Conference’s title game. During the regular season, PJPII has already handily defeated both Pottstown and Pottsville. Bishop Shanahan, out of […]
District 3 Class 5A Second Round Playoff Preview
November 9, 2023 | Billy Splain
Hershey (8-3) @ New Oxford (9-1) Friday – 7:00 pm Hershey is coming off a big upset win over Exeter last week. The Trojans have been playing good football and look to extend their success against a tough New Oxford team. Cameron Sweeney continues to lead the Trojans on a winning path. The Colonials are […]
PIAA District 1 Playoff Preview: 5A Round 2
November 9, 2023 | Michael Pietrangelo
Staff Writers: Dylan Johnson,Willie McGonigle,Brendan Ricciardi, & Marcus Sic also contributed to this article Last week everything went according to chalk with the top eight seeds advancing. Is this the week that we see some upsets? This week for the second time Chester takes on Phoenixville, and Springfield takes on Central League rival Marple Newtown. Will […]
District 2 Playoff Preview
November 9, 2023 | John Kotsko
District 2 2A Final Riverside at Dunmore Fri 7 PM Riverside defeated Mid Valley in the semifinals to advance to the Championship game. Dunmore defeated Susquehanna to get to the District Final. Dunmore defeated Riverside 20-16 in their Week 4 meeting. Vikings quarterback Chase Taddonio is throwing for 1,638 yards and 24 touchdowns. Taddonio also […]
Protime Predictions – Christmas Lights
November 9, 2023 | Phil Myers
It’s time. Protime has decided to put up the yuletide lights early this year. He’s not getting any younger and he grows weary each year throwing up the little buggers when it’s cold and snowy outside. Over the years he’s gotten much smarter when decorating for Christmas. For example, Protime tests the lights before hanging […]
Luxy’s Highlight Reel – Playoffs Week 1
November 7, 2023 | Shane Lux
Fort LeBoeuf vs. Grove City Mercer vs. Cochranton
District 10 AAA Semifinals Preview
November 6, 2023 | Shane Lux
District 10 Class AAA Semifinal Preview #1 Sharon vs. #5 Oil City November 10th – 7 pm – Slippery Rock University Quarterfinal Recap Sharon Tigers Sharon posted their sixth shutout in ten games with a 28-0 victory over Fairview. C.C. Harrison scored two touchdowns with a 14-yard reception from Mister Ham and a 62-yard rushing […]
Parkland’s Trey Tremba and Emmaus’ Mario Landino EPC South MVP’s as League’s Football All-Stars Selected.
November 6, 2023 | Brian Ptashinski
Parkland’s Trey Tremba named EPC South Offensive MVP as South All-Star team has been chosen. The rushing leader in the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference South Division, with 1,516 yards and 22 touchdowns along with 330 receiving yards on 25 catches and four scores, Trey Tremba was voted the MVP of the EPC South all-star team. […]
Hittin’ The Road With Travelin’ Matt (Playoffs Week 1)
November 6, 2023 | Matt Herring
Each week Travelin’ Matt traverses Pennsylvania attending the hottest high school football games and best match ups in the Commonwealth. Follow his exploits each week as he documents his journey from Week Zero to the Pennsylvania State Football Finals! Wednesday, November 2 The State of PA Football – Live at MaGerks’s (Lionville) Thursday, […]
The OG takes control of ProTime’s Pick’em Challenge
November 6, 2023 | Marcus Sic
“EXPERTS EEK OUT A WIN OVER THE READERS Week one of the playoffs brought a lot of excitement throughout the Commonwealth with exciting finishes, surprising upsets and surprise endings to some high school football team’s seasons. It was not a surprise that Protime Phil, the OG, took his rightful place on top of the table […]
Lions stumble late to Mount Union!
November 5, 2023 | Greg Ricupero
District VI Class 2A 1st Round Playoff #6 Mt. Union Trojans (8-2) at #3 United Valley Lions (9-1) Two Conference Champions meet Friday night at Thomas J. Madill Athletic Field in Armagh. The Trojans came in with the number one offense in 2A scoring 41 points a game. The Lions came in with the number […]
District 4 Class 2A Playoffs: Troy 36 – Hughesville 0: VIDEO RECAP
November 5, 2023 | Matt Herring
The undefeated District 4 #1 seeded Trojans continued their winning ways with a convincing 36-0 first round victory vs. Hughesville at Alpron Park. Head Coach Jim Smith guided his 2A state-ranked #4 squad to their 11th victory on the season as they seek their first District 4 title since 2013. Click the video below for […]
Heritage Conference has big week in Single A playoffs!
November 5, 2023 | Greg Ricupero
Heritage Conference locks up all 4 spots in D6 Single A beating three Inter-County Opponents! Comets rush by Hornets! Penns Manor 34 Juniata Valley 14 The Comets have pretty much been one dimensional all season. They have only averaged about 30 yards passing per game. Fortunately they only had to throw two passes Friday […]
Williams Valley vs Catasauqua Game Highlights 11/4/2023
November 5, 2023 | Torey Petruno
WILLIAMS VALLEY VS CATASAUQUA DISTRICT XI 2A PLAYOFFS
Balanced Rangers end Panthers season 41-13!
November 5, 2023 | Greg Ricupero
Balanced Rangers end Panthers season! Playing in the Heritage Conference means facing tough opponents weekly. It doesn’t really prepare you for a top flight passing attack. Ranger quarterback Nate Cornell completed 78 percentage of his passes for 164 yards and two touchdowns. Forest Hills went right down the field on their first possession and scored. […]
Schuylkill Haven Heads to 2A Chip After Dominating Win Over Executive Education
November 5, 2023 | Karlee Feger
The Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes defeated the Executive Education Raptors with a final score of 71 – 12 to send themselves to the District XI Class 2A Championship Game. Aiden Myers and Niko Carestia had 3 touchdowns a piece in this huge victory. Myers opened up the scoring action for the night with an 11-yard touchdown […]
2023 Week 10 PSAC In Review
November 5, 2023 | John Kotsko
Shepherd 44 East Stroudsburg 17 Rams quarterback Seth Morgan threw three touchdown passes and Malakai Brown rushed for 148 yards and one touchdown as Shepherd defeated East Stroudsburg. Warriors quarterback Aaron Tobias threw for 126 yards and two touchdowns to Tyriq Lewis and Randy Fizer. Slippery Rock 56 Edinboro 18 The Rock’s Brayden Long threw […]
Achenbach and Williams Valley stampede over Catasaqua
November 5, 2023 | Torey Petruno
Photos by Dawn Daub Williamstown- In what turned out to be a very special Saturday night for Williams Valley’s Alex Achenbach (36 rushes, 295 yds, 3TD), the Roughriders seemed to have no answer for the prolific ball carrier from Tower City. Not only did Alex help propel his team to a playoff victory and berth […]
Pittsburgh’s Offensive Struggles Led to Loss Against Ranked 4 Florida State 24-7 (Photo Gallery)
November 5, 2023 | Ryan Thielet
If you enjoy watching fast-paced defenses on the field, this game was tailor-made for you. It wasn’t until the middle of the second quarter that the first points were scored. The Panthers struck first with a 9-yard reception by Bub Means, making it 7-0 in favor of Pitt. However, the Seminoles responded quickly with a […]
Mercer Wins First Playoff Game Since 2013
November 5, 2023 | Shane Lux
Meadville – For the first time in a decade, the Mercer Mustangs are victorious in the postseason. It was November 8th, 2013, when Mercer defeated Cambridge Springs 35-14 for head coach Jeff Lockard; this victory has been what this team has been working toward all season. “It’s about these kids, never me,” Lockard said. “I’m […]
Tate Sechrist & Elijah Jordan combine for 6 tds, Jersey Shore defense stifles Milton
November 4, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jersey Shore will face Selinsgrove next week for the District 4 class 4A title in what is sure to be an emotion filled game. After his team handled a depleted Milton squad that was missing 2 starters who were ejected from last weeks game by a final of 54-6, Tom Gravish had nothing but praise […]
Derek Asche/Jaylen Walker connection leads Lewisburg to hard fought win over Warriors
November 4, 2023 | Billy Splain
With just under 2 minutes to play and holding a 22-14 play, Lewisburg faced a fourth and one on the Montoursville 4 yard line. Jack Blough came through the middle of the line untouched and quarterback Derek Asche floated a perfect lob to seal the win for the Dragons with a final score of 29-14. […]
Greensburg C.C. 41 West Greene 22 – First Round 1A WPIAL Playoffs at Plum H.S. on 11/3/2023 (Gallery)
November 4, 2023 | William Spicher
Greensburg C.C. 41 West Greene 22 #8 G.C.C. moves on to play #1 South Side on 11/10 Short Video Geensburg C.C. Coach John Thompson Click Here For More Photos
Clearfield Defeats Punxsutawney for Fourth Straight District 9 AAA Crown
November 4, 2023 | Phil Myers
The Clearfield Bison knows what it takes to win. They’ve been in this situation the past three years, playing for the district 3A title. St. Marys had been the victim the past three times, but this year Punxsutawney was the Bison’s new and worthy opponent. Last night at Mansell Stadium in DuBois, Clearfield earned their […]
Western Beaver pulls away from Serra Catholic late
November 4, 2023 | Andrew Schaffer
For three quarters it was a great game, but in the fourth quarter Western Beaver showed their dominance in their 38-21 win over Serra Catholic. “I think it was an advantage they got a little bit behind we knew they were throwing the football, we could widen our gaps a little bit get up field […]
