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May 2026
Brandon Way’s Late Touchdown Propels East Past West, 19-14
May 17, 2026 | Shane Lux
Mechanicsburg – Brandon Way scored on a 19-yard touchdown run with 31 seconds left to lift the East Squad past the West Squad, 19-14, Sunday afternoon at Cumberland Valley’s Chapman Field. Taking over at their 33-yard line with just over three minutes to play, the East, which trailed 14-13, drove 67 yards in five plays, […]
La Salle College CB Trey Hopkins finds new home at UCLA
May 17, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
La Salle College rising senior CB Trey Hopkins (6-2 195) Saturday afternoon announced he is taking his talents across the country next fall by committing to Big Ten program UCLA. As a junior Tre led the Explorers in passes defended with 17 to go along with 1 interception, 1 sack and 31 tackles as he […]
Philadelphia Catholic League Playoffs Are Expanding
May 17, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
The 2025 PCL football season saw two programs capture PIAA championships with LaSalle capturing the 6A title and Roman Catholic snagging the 5A title. Traditionally the CL Red has held a one game playoff between St. Joes Prep and LaSalle for the 6A title. With Roman having recent success they’ve been promoted to 6A for […]
Anthony’s Philadelphia Public/Catholic League School History Project: Day 4 Roman Catholic
May 11, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
Roman Catholic Mascot: Cahillite Current HC: Richard Pete QB: Semaj Beals QB: Phil DiWilliams QB: Michael Keir QB: Anthony Butler QB: Andre Sloan-El QB: Chris Johnson RB: Balial Sloan-El RB: Joe McCourt RB: Marcus Kelly RB: Derek Clayton RB: John Cason RB: Johnny Ortiz RB: Dimetri Kelly WR: Will Fuller WR: Marvin Harrison WR: Kevin […]
Plum v Greater Latrobe playoff flag photo gallery
May 6, 2026 | William Spicher
Plum 32 Greater Latrobe 18 Final many more photos later here
Plum v Oakland Catholic playoff flag Gallery
May 6, 2026 | William Spicher
Plum 13 Oakland Catholic 12 Final many more photos later here
Greater Latrobe v Woodland Hills playoff flag photo gallery
May 6, 2026 | William Spicher
Woodland Hills 21 Greater Latrobe 26 Final many more photos later here
Anthony’s Philadelphia Public/Catholic League School History Project: Day 3 Frankford High
May 6, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
Frankford High Mascot: Pioneers Current HC: Damon Brockington Number of Public League Titles: 26 Last PIAA Playoff Appearance: 2006 (35-14 Loss to Liberty HS) QB: Tim DiGiorgio QB: Lamont Brown QB: Jim Nagle QB: Ryan Hardy QB: Steve Szydlik QB: Darrell Turner QB: Mikey Morell RB: Eddie Gaskin RB: Blair Thomas RB: Herb Sample RB: Marcus Waddy […]
Pub/Private-Boundary/Non-Boundary: The HB 41 debate series.
May 4, 2026 | Billy Splain
This is a three part series on the heated Pub/Private-Boundary/Non-Boundary issue that’s been ripping at the very fabric of high school football across the nation. Since we don’t have a horse in this race, PFN doesn’t have a particular opinion as to which way the issue of separating schools should go nor do we claim […]
Temple Football Position Preview; Quarterback
May 4, 2026 | Mike Livingston
As the thick of the college football offseason comes into full swing, and with two months of live practice now in the past, it’s time to break down Temple football’s roster position by position, and player by player, starting behind center. The Owls will come into fall camp with a quarterback battle still very much […]
Flag football roundup May 3, 2025: First champs, playoffs starting for others. Carroll makes history,
May 3, 2026 | Billy Splain
In the Central League Championship, the Aces didn’t just win they made history in a game that had everything. Sofia Schneider ‘26 got the scoring started, followed by Myla Major ‘27 and Kaitlynn Constantine ‘27, each stepping up with touchdowns to keep the Aces right in it. Sage Lax ’27 led a relentless defensive effort, […]
Anthony’s Philadelphia Public/Catholic League School History Project: Day 2 West Catholic High
May 2, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
West Catholic High: Mascot: Burrs Record for Rushing Yards in a game: Curtis Brinkley (2003) 399 yards Record for Rushing Yards in a season: Curtis Brinkley (2002) 2813 Record for Passing Yards in a game: Antwain McCollum (2012) 342 Record for Passing Yards in a season: Joshua Evans (2015) 2786 Record for Receiving Yards in […]
Philly Public & Catholic League Stars sign UDFA Deals after the NFL Draft
April 30, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
At the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft, 4 former City-League all stars in Philadelphia inked deals with NFL teams. Former SJ Prep WR Sahmir Hagans (Duke) inked a deal with the Indianapolis Colts while former Neumann Goretti LB Eric Gentry agreed to terms with the Cincinnati Bengals. Former Bonner-Prendie DB Ayden Garnes signed a […]
St. Joes Prep LB Josiah Trotter joins father and brother drafted into NFL
April 27, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
Josiah Trotter a 6-2 240lb linebacker heard his name called Friday night in the 2nd round of the 2026 NFL draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as the 46th overall pick and 14th pick in the 2nd round. Josiah joins his older brother Jeremiah Jr (2024 5th round; 155th overall) and Father Jeremiah Sr (1998 […]
Anthony’s Philadelphia Public/Catholic League School History Project: Day 1 Germantown High (Closed)
April 24, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
With the football season just under 4 months away I’ve started a summer project for the Philly Public, Catholic & Inter-Ac schools compiling a list of all-time greats at each school along with coaches and cool facts. Quite a few programs are now shut down as the schools were forced to close by the School […]
Kiski Area 89 Nazareth Prep 12 on 4/20/2026 Gallery
April 21, 2026 | William Spicher
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North Penn girls reach 11-0, OLSH gets 2 wins, Pennridge upsets CBE: Weekly wrap up with pictures
April 12, 2026 | Billy Splain
A few surprises this week in our weekly girls flag wrap up of the state. North Hills defeating Pine Richland 67-27 isn’t one of them. NH is playing good football. As always, please send your game info/photos to billy@pafootballnews.com. North Penn Slidin’ into the weekend at 11-0 following their big win over the Quakertown Panthers. […]
PA Girls Flag wrap up week of April 3 2026
April 4, 2026 | Billy Splain
This is something new for us and we are going to do this throughout the remainder of the school year. Welcome to Girls Flag recap on PFN. Just a few mentions this week but we’d like to make this a bigger feature. Please feel free to email a score and recap and we’ll feature your […]
District 12 Highlights 2026 PSFCA PA Big 33 Team Roster
February 13, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
The 2026 PSFCA PA Big 33 team will have 9 players representing the Philadelphia Public & Catholic Leagues in District 12. PIAA 5A champion Roman Catholic landed 4 players on the team as WR Ash Roberts (Temple), DT Antwan Smith-Ray Jr. (Merrimack), DB Eyan Stead Jr. (Temple) and S Justis Gaskin (Stony Brook) were all […]
Ty’meere Wilkerson Becomes First Big 33 Berwick Player Since 2002
February 13, 2026 | Davin Ridall
The Big 33 All Star Game roster was announced this morning, and on that list we can find a name from a school that hasn’t been listed since 2002. After an astonishing 2025 season, senior running back Ty’Meere Wilkerson became the first Berwick Bulldog selected to the Big 33 roster since Andy Decker back in […]
Central Columbia’s Christian Nowak Commits To Bloomsburg University
February 6, 2026 | Davin Ridall
Central Columbia defensive end Christian Nowak has committed to Bloomsburg University. Nowak will be joining another Central Columbia alum, defensive lineman Kole Hummer, who committed to Bloomsburg University in 2025. Nowak had received offers from four other schools including Seton Hill, Capital University, Culver-Stockton College, and Grove City College, before ultimately selecting the Bloomsburg University […]
The City of Philadelphia honors SAFR & ISAA for their impact on the city athletes
January 24, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
Thursday afternoon the city of Philadelphia presented SAFR and ISAA with citations for the work they’ve done making football in the city safer for players regardless of economic status and backgrounds. Among those in attendance who spoke thanking the organizations for their presence and love within the city were Philadelphia city council woman Cindy Bass […]
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