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November 2024
Penn Cambria’s Team Effort Blows by Hickory to Advance
November 23, 2024 | Phil Myers
Saturday afternoon in Kittaning at the Armstrong High School football field, it was chilly and drizzling before the game. Little did anyone know, especially the Hickory Hornets, but a storm was coming. This pending storm was the Penn Cambria Panther football team which took the field and rained its will upon Hickory, controlling the game […]
Ironmen get second ever win in quarterfinal round
November 23, 2024 | Billy Splain
Pics via Gina Frisenda Danville has entered a territory that they’ve only traversed once before. They advanced to the state semi-final round with a chance to play for a state title. They’ve appeared in 5 piaa quarterfinals & were 1-4. Until today. Their only win was against Archbishop Carroll in 2020. Until today. That year […]
Central Valley swallows 17-0 shut-out loss in 3A WPIAL Championship
November 23, 2024 | Annabelle Aquino
The Central Valley Warriors lost to the Avonworth Antelopes 17-0 in the 3A WPIAL Championship game at Acrisure Stadium. The low-scoring game developed from strong defensive stops and the Warriors’ inability to recover from Avonworth’s quick offensive start. “Like I told these guys in the locker room, ‘You didn’t fail. You came up short… there’s […]
Bishop Guilfoyle Routs Westinghouse 56-15
November 23, 2024 | Shane Lux
Farrell – Bishop Guilfoyle opened up a 21-0 lead in the first quarter and never looked back as the Marauders cruised past City League champion Westinghouse 56-15. The general consensus across the state from several media outlets and pundits thought the game would either be close or a Westinghouse blowout of the Marauders. Well, at […]
Fort Cherry wins back-to-back 1A WPIAL Championship
November 23, 2024 | Annabelle Aquino
The Fort Cherry Rangers defeated the Clairton Bears 21-20 in the 1A WPIAL Championship game. The Rangers defended their title from last year, making this their second WPIAL Championship victory. “They did a fantastic job coming out and playing our style,” said Fort Cherry head coach Tanner Garry. “ We wanted to show from an […]
Bishop McDevitt Overpowers Exeter, Four-peats as District 3 Champions
November 23, 2024 | Cody Brady
On a soggy night at Eastern Lebanon County High School, Bishop McDevitt and Exeter met for the first time ever. The #6 seed Crusaders dominated the #8 Eagles each and every way possible on their way to a 48-14 victory over Exeter and fourth consecutive district title. Many expected a high-scoring affair, and the Crusaders […]
Downingtown West Triumphs Over North Penn in District One Title Game
November 23, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo
Featured photo courtesy of Markayzee Sports Photography Downingtown— In the ’70s, legendary head coach Bear Bryant coined, “Offense sells tickets, but defense wins championships.” The adage was proven last night when the Whippets defense shifted the tides in their favor late in the game, ultimately securing their second district championship in the past six years. […]
Troy Too Much For A Good Bedford Team
November 23, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
(Video Recap) Bedford started the game tough but, in the end, it was Troy big as they advance to the state AA Semi Final Game Next Week. (Click Link Below for Video Recap)
St Joseph’s Prep beats Parkland 46-7 (Photo Gallery)
November 23, 2024 | Ryan Scipio
St Joseph’s Prep beats Parkland 46-7 Parkland – 7 St. Joseph’s Prep – 46 Full Article HERE Teams are warming up. 30 min to kickoff@PHSTrojansFB– 0@SJPrep_Football – 0 1st qtr 12:00 Updates Sponsored by @SLUHNSportsMed @PaFootballNews@CCHastings1863 @BPtashinski @LSVSports @NStomsky @afrankl3 @WilliePAFN @NittanyPete #playoffs #states #piaa #highschoolfootball… pic.twitter.com/aWKvXM0ycZ — Ryan Scipio (@ScipScip) November 22, 2024 Kickoff […]
PIAA Class 4A Quarterfinals Preview: Bonner-Prendie vs. Pope John Paul II
November 22, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
For the 2nd year in a row these two teams will meet to determine who advances to the state semifinals. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm at Norristown HS which is about as neutral of a site as you can get for both of these schools. Offensively these teams are almost identical, defensively PJP seems to […]
Friday game locations with snow potential got a “redo”
November 22, 2024 | Billy Splain
The above map shows the locations of Friday games and snow potential. Gold stars are current game location and red stars are where games were to be played. Map courtesy of our weather sponsor PAWEATHERPLUS The PIAA Quarterfinal round happening this Friday hit a snag. A big, white, snowy snag. When the locations were released […]
Protime Predictions – The Old Movie Buff
November 22, 2024 | Phil Myers
Protime has a new hobby besides listening to oldies like Frankie Valli, the Ronettes, the Beach Boys, and the Beatles. It is watching old movies. To most of you young whipper-snappers old movies would be flicks from the 1990s or even early 2000s. No, Protime is talking movies from the 1930s through the 1950s, movies […]
PROTIME’S PICK’EM CHALLENGE WEEK FOURTEEN’S SELECTIONS
November 21, 2024 | Marcus Sic
WEEK FOUR of the PLAYOFFS the LAST FULL SLATE of GAMES As we enter week fourteen of ProTime’s Pick’em Challenge, week four of the playoffs, this will be the last week of a complete twenty games on the docket. With that said, even after his poorest picking week of the year 13-7 Protime Phil (198) […]
PIAA Class AAA Quarterfinal Preview: Hickory vs. Penn Cambria
November 21, 2024 | Shane Lux
Hickory Hornets vs. Penn Cambria Panthers Friday November 22nd, 7 PM @ Armstrong High School About the Hickory Hornets Record: 10-1 Head Coach: Bill Dungee Conference: District 10 Region 4 Players to Watch: Quarterback: Zander Telesz. 1,558 passing yards, 24 touchdowns, 600 rushing yards, 10 touchdowns. Runningback: Kelvin Morrison. 1346 rushing yards, 20 touchdowns, 8 […]
PIAA Class 3A State Quarterfinal Preview: Northwestern Lehigh vs. Scranton Prep
November 21, 2024 | Jared Samuel
We are finally out of the District-level games and into the State Quarterfinals. Let’s take a look at both teams heading into this huge game! Northwestern Lehigh (13-0) PFN State Class 3A #1 ranked The Tigers are hoping for a return to Cumberland Valley and a shot at the elusive state championship they missed out […]
Mayhem’s Game of the Week: North Penn @ Downingtown West (Week 13)
November 21, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo
District 1-6A Final/PIAA Quarterfinal Round #4 North Penn Knights @ #2 Downingtown West Whippets Date: Friday, November 22, 2024 Location: Walter E. Kottmeyer Stadium Kickoff: 7:00 PM #4 North Penn (11-2, 5-2) District Rank: 6A-4th PFN State Ranking: 6A-10th Head coach: Dick Beck (23rd Season) About the Knights: During the semifinals, the Knights avenged […]
District One-5A Playoff Preview: Championship
November 21, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo
And there were two! Last week went according to chalk with the 2nd seed West Chester Rustin and top seed Springfield Delco being victorious. The 2nd seed Golden Knights used a stellar defensive effort, timely special teams play, and a potent ground game to easily dispatch the 6th seed Upper Dublin 35-14. The Cougars last […]
District One-6A Playoff Preview: Championship
November 21, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo
We’ve done it! We’ve finally made it to the district championship game. The winner of this game moves on to face the winner of the District 11/12 matchup of St. Joe’s Prep and Parkland in the State Semifinals next weekend. Last week, we finally got to see some more upsets. In our first game, the […]
Hittin’ The Road With Travelin’ Matt – Playoffs (Spartans, Wildcats, Jaguars & Vikings)
November 20, 2024 | 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 0 to the Pennsylvania State Football Finals! Thursday, November 14 4A HM Southern Lehigh (10-2) vs. 4A Bethlehem Catholic (6-6) Friday, […]
Class 2A Quarterfinal Preview: Central Clarion vs. Cambria Heights
November 20, 2024 | Phil Myers
CH photo credit Paula Kibker-Nedock Central Clarion vs. Cambria Heights at Armstrong – Saturday November 23 at 1:00 PM Central Clarion Wildcats (12-0) Dave Eggleton is the head honcho at Central Clarion (D9) and has been since 2021. Prior to that he coached Clarion-Limestone from 2013 to 2018. He has compiled an overall record of […]
Class 4A Quarterfinal Preview: Clearfield vs. Thomas Jefferson
November 20, 2024 | Phil Myers
Clearfield vs. Thomas Jefferson at Windber – Friday November 22 at 7:00 PM Clearfield Bison (12-0) Clearfield is coached by Myles Caragein who took over for the legendary Tim Janocko for the 2023 season. In two years Caragein has 20 wins against 4 losses. Clearfield is usually a run first team but will throw. They […]
Class 1A Quarterfinal Preview: Wilmington vs. Port Allegany
November 20, 2024 | Phil Myers
Wilmington vs. Port Allegany at DuBois – Friday November 22 at 7:00 PM Wilmington Greyhounds (8-2) Wilmington is coached by Brandon Phillian and ranked 7th in the state. He has been the head coach since the 2018 season and has compiled a record of 44-20. He took the Greyhounds to the state championship game in […]
Around District 11 With Pam and Guy: And Then There Were Four
November 20, 2024 | Guy Smith
2024 Episode 28. It was our last week before Pam’s first knee replacement surgery on the 19th. If all goes well, the second one will happen six to eight weeks later. With that in mind, it was mostly “Pam’s Pick” last week. We ended up at PIAA 3A field hockey semi-finals on Tuesday, District 11 […]
2024 District 9 – Playoff Review of 13th Week Action
November 19, 2024 | Phil Myers
PLAYOFF RECAPS OF GAMES FROM WEEK 13: Port Allegany 62 Redbank Valley 28 – Redbank scored first and had a chance to go up two scores after forcing a punt and driving into Gator territory, but Port’s defense stood tall and forced a turnover. From that point on Port Allegany pretty much dominated, chalking up […]
ProTime’s Pick’em Challenge Week 13’s Shocking Results
November 18, 2024 | Marcus Sic
jwjst1 Becomes the First Joe to Outright Win a Week Week thirteen of ProTime’s Pick’em Challenge proved to be a really weird one for our guessers. Congratulations to jwjst1 who became the first Joe to out select the Pros for weekly honors in the contest. If that wasn’t weird enough there was a three-way tie […]
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