PA Football News Archives

November 2023

Westinghouse Wins Trilogy With Farrell

November 25, 2023 | Shane Lux

Farrell – The grudge match goes to the Bulldogs. The Farrell Steelers and Westinghouse Bulldogs met in the state quarterfinals for the third straight season. For the first time, the game was held at the Pegues Sports Complex, Lou Falconi Field. In 2021, Farrell knocked off the Bulldogs 24-7, and Westinghouse got revenge in 2022 […]

North Allegheny Roll Past McDowell, Winning 41-7

November 24, 2023 | Tyler Aaron

On the opening play of the game, North Allgheny’s Khiryn Boyd put North Allegheny in excellent field position thanks to his 73-yard kickoff return that put North Allegheny at the McDowell 15-yard line. North Allegheny put up 6 on the scoreboard two plays later when quarterback Logan Kushner ran it in and gave North Allegheny […]

Belle Vernon Goes Back to Back with a Dominant 26-0 win over Avonworth

November 24, 2023 | Ryan Thielet

Belle Vernon will dominate all day and it will start fast as they will score on their opening drive with a 2-yard touchdown run by Braden Laux. The next score will come later in the half from Belle Vernon with a field goal making it 13-0 near the end of the half. The third quarter […]

Fort Cherry rolls through South Side, winning first 1A WPIAL title

November 24, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski

On the first play off the game, South Side would fumble the ball and it would be recovered by Fort Cherry. The Rangers then went on a five plus minute drive resulting in a 2-yard Matt Sieg rushing TD. The extra point was no good and the Rangers led 6-0 with 6:02 remaining in the […]

Preview: 6A Quarterfinal Nazareth v St. Joes Prep

November 24, 2023 | Anthony Franklin

The Nazareth Blue Eagles will travel south down the Northeast Extension Turnpike to take on the St. Joes Prep Hawks in a PIAA 6A quarterfinal matchup. Both teams won their district titles last weekend in opposite fashions. Nazareth: The Blue Eagles have won 9 straight games and enter the contest with a 12-1 record this season. […]

Preview: Imhotep Charter vs. Delaware Valley — PIAA Class 5A State Quarterfinal

November 24, 2023 | Jared Samuel

District 12 5A Champion Imhotep Charter Panthers (12-0) vs. District 2 5A Champion Delaware Valley Warriors (10-3) What is at stake: Winner advances to PIAA Class 5A East Semifinal About the Panthers: Head Coach Devon Johnson’s team is undefeated this season, winning the D12 5A championship last week 30-26 over Roman Catholic. Imhotep Charter players […]

Indians Vs Seals part II

November 24, 2023 | Quincy Piper

The Indians travel to the town College Football Hall of Fame member Amos Alonzo Stagg once called home and I’m here to talk about it Coming into the ball game there are few teams hotter than the Selinsgrove Seals, winners of their last 10 games and sitting at 12-0-1 on the year. They are […]

Preview: Camp Hill vs. Dunmore — PIAA Class 2A State Quarterfinal

November 23, 2023 | Jared Samuel

District 3 2A Champion Camp Hill Lions (8-5) vs. District 2 2A Champion Dunmore Bucks (11-2) What is at stake: Winner advances to PIAA Class 2A East Semifinal About the Lions: Head Coach Tim Bigelow’s unit has won 4 straight games, winning the D3 2A championship last week 32-26 over West Catholic. Camp Hill players […]

5A PIAA Quarterfinal Preview: Peters Township vs Cathedral Prep

November 23, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski

The race for the state title has begun for Peters Township and Cathedral Prep as these teams will clash on Friday night. Cathedral Prep 7-3 (2-1) The Ramblers have made the playoffs every year since 2005 (19 straight years) and are on a five game win streak. This Rambler offense remains explosive as they have […]

Previewing Steelton-Highspire vs Lackawanna Trail PIAA Single-A Quarterfinals

November 23, 2023 | John Kotsko

Steelton-Highspire vs Lackawanna Trail Fri 7 PM at Scranton Memorial Stadium How they got here: Steelton-Highspire: The Steamrollers defeated Northern Bedford 21-6 to advance to the PIAA Single-A Quarterfinals. Lackawanna Trail: The Lions shutout Minersville 40-0 to get to the Single-A State Quarterfinals. About Steelton-Highspire: The Steamrollers are led by quarterback Alex Erby. He […]

PIAA State 3A Quarterfinal Preview: Northwestern Lehigh vs Scranton Prep

November 23, 2023 | Torey Petruno

Northwestern Lehigh Tigers 13-0 Head Football Coach: Josh Snyder About the Tigers: Northwestern, currently ranked 5th in Class 3A in the State comes in undefeated on the year and fresh off a District XI 3A Championship drubbing of formerly undefeated Palmerton (12-1) by a score of 58-8. Both sides of the ball for the Tigers […]

Protime Predictions – ‘Hi Dave’

November 23, 2023 | Phil Myers

First of all, Protime wishes everyone a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING. A couple weeks ago when Protime did his civic duty and voted, he saw his neighbor walking in as Protime was walking out. Protime smiled and said, “Hi Dave.” His neighbor looked at Protime with an extremely confused look on his face, but said ‘hello’ […]

Farrell vs. Westinghouse Part III Preview

November 22, 2023 | Shane Lux

PIAA AA Quarterfinal When – Friday, November 24th – 7 pm Where – Anthony J. Paulekas Stadium Lou Falconi Field Path to the Quarter Final Farrell – Defeated Wilmington 36-7, Defeated Mercyhurst Prep 16-9 Westinghouse – Defeated Berlin Brothersvalley 37-20, Defeated Central Clarion 46-30 2021 Result – Farrell 24 Westinghouse 7 Read the 2021 Recap […]

Protime’s Pigskin Parlance – Milestones, Record Breakers & Game Shakers – Top Running Backs Edition 2

November 22, 2023 | 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 […]

PIAA State 1A Quarter-Final Preview – Redbank Valley vs. Cambridge Springs

November 22, 2023 | Phil Myers

This game will be a contrast in offensive styles. Redbank Valley likes to throw the rock to some talented receivers, but they keep you off balance and honest with a decent running game. Cambridge Springs likes to run and pound the ball at you, but they will pass effectively to keep defenses from stacking the […]

Marian Catholic’s Football Coach Stan Dakosty Retires

November 22, 2023 | Brian Ptashinski

The all-time winningest coach in District XI-Stan Dakosty has announced his retirement as the position of head football coach by the Marian Catholic high school administration Wednesday morning. With 326 wins in his illustrious career-all at Marian Catholic including the 1990 state championship over Farrell. This year he led the Colts to the District XI […]

Video Interview: South Williamsport Coach Chris Eiswerth on State Quarterfinals vs. Cambria Heights

November 22, 2023 | Lindsey Bennett

PA Football News sat down with South Williampsport Mounties Head Coach Chris Eiswerth this week to recap the teams tremendous run to the 1A District 4 Title and to preview their State Quarterfinal matchup this week with District 6 Cambria Heights. Click the video below to watch the full interview…

PIAA State 6A Quarter-Final Preview: Harrisburg at Manheim Township

November 21, 2023 | Brian Ptashinski

PIAA STATE PLAYOFF 6A QUARTER-FINAL FRIDAY NOVEMBER 25th 7PM (11-1) HARRISBURG COUGARS at (12-0) MANHEIM TWP BLUE STREAKS WINNER ADVANCES TO FACE EITHER MCDOWELL or NORTH ALLEGHENY IN SEMI-FINALS. These two teams faced off against one another back in week 3 of the regular season which ended in a 38-6 win by the Blue Streaks. […]

PIAA State 6A Quarter-Final Preview: Harrisburg at Manheim Township

November 21, 2023 | Brian Ptashinski

Keystone Club Top Performers Third Round Playoff Edition, 2023

November 21, 2023 | 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 RECORDS 7259 Hayden Johnsonall-time […]

North Allegheny 44 Central Catholic 41 WPIAL 6A Championship on 11/18/2023 (Gallery)

November 20, 2023 | William Spicher

North Allegheny defeats Central Catholic 44 – 41 to claim back to back WPIAL 6A Championship Titles. Click Here For More Photos

Hittin’ The Road With Travelin’ Matt (Playoffs Week 3)

November 20, 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 15 The STATE of PA Football Live – C3 Sports, State College Friday, […]

2A District 4 Final Southern Columbia vs Troy (Video Recap)

November 19, 2023 | Lindsey Bennett

13-time State Champion Southern Columbia journeyed north to Alparon Park in Troy to take on the Trojans for the District 4 Title Game this week in what would play out to be a heavyweight battle. On a rainy Friday night in Bradford County through the blood, sweat and alot of mud it would be the […]