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October 2023
#3 Richland Tops Clearfield in Hard-Hitting Game
October 14, 2023 | Phil Myers
The Richland Rams, ranked third in AA in the most recent PFN poll, started slow, picked up momentum as the game wore on, and made a couple of plays late that enabled them to hold on and earn a hard-fought 35-28 victory over the Clearfield Bison at Herlinger Field in Richland Friday night. Winning Coach […]
Hazleton Area wins in convincing fashion over Valley West
October 14, 2023 | John Kotsko
The Hazleton Area Cougars have gone through a lot of adversity this season. They went on a six game losing streak after starting the season with a win. They went through injuries. The Cougars ended up snapping their six game losing streak with a 50-14 victory over Wyoming Valley West. “Despite all the adversity, we’ve […]
Moshannon Valley Handles Claysburg-Kimmel
October 14, 2023 | Brandon Maynard
Moshannon Valley used 5 receiving touchdowns from Micah Beish to beat Claysburg-Kimmel 48-20, on homecoming in Houtzdale. The Black Knights started with the ball and couldn’t get anything going on their first drive, going 3 and out. On the Bulldogs first offensive possession, Mark Lattieri put the ball on the ground. Rocco Reifer came up […]
Garnet Valley Gets Back in Win Column Defeats Conestoga
October 14, 2023 | Willie McGonigle
BERWYN: After losing their first Central League game since 2017 last week to Strath Haven the Garnet Valley Jaguars were looking to bounce back and were ready to work. The Jaguars entered Friday Night’s Central League contest against the host Conestoga Pioneers has the 9th seed in the District 1 6A Playoffs, while the Pioneers […]
Palmerton Blue Bombers Make a Statement in Enormous Win Over North Schuylkill.
October 14, 2023 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Palmerton Improves to 8-0 a Record they have not matched since 1951. PALMERTON- North Schuylkill scored on a 34 yard pass from Caden Mengel to Joey Flail early in the third quarter to cut the Palmerton lead to 32-24 at the nine minute mark. The Spartans attempted on onside kick where after a scrum ensued […]
Fort Cherry defeats Cornell 42-13 to stay undefeated
October 14, 2023 | Kent Peterson
The Fort Cherry ranger defeated the Cornell Raiders to remain one of the only five undefeated teams in the WPIAL. Fort Cherry came into the game with a 7-0 record and Cornell had a 6-1 record. It was the steelers high game of the week and Elandon Roberts was at the game. Fort Cherry received […]
Beaver Defeats Seton LaSalle 38-20
October 14, 2023 | Brett Gombita
On Friday night, the Beaver Area Bobcats beat the Seton LaSalle Rebels by a score of 38-20. Despite the combined 58 total points scored, it took both teams some time to start putting points up on the board. A late first quarter field goal by senior kicker Evan Baker put Beaver up 3-0, and this […]
Dunmore drops Western Wayne
October 14, 2023 | Jared Samuel
The Lackawanna Football Conference Division 2 was up for grabs coming into this game, as both Dunmore and Western Wayne were 2-0 in the division and 5-2 overall. Both teams featured a strong running attack and tough defense to get them to this point of the season, and there was an expectation that this one […]
D is for Dominant – Mars Whips Armstrong 38-0
October 13, 2023 | Shane Lux
Mars – Mars improved to 4-0 in Section 2 play with a 38-0 thumping of Armstrong Friday night at the Mars Sports Complex. They say “D” is for dominance- precisely what the Fightin’ Planets used to cruise to their third straight victory. “That’s a good football team with a great offense,” said Mars head coach Eric […]
Stingers fumble away victory! @Heritage_Confer @PLRedDragons @
October 13, 2023 | Greg Ricupero
Heritage Conference Game of the Week Purchase Line Red Dragons (5-2) at Marion Center Stingers (2-5) Last Meeting : 9/30/22 Stingers 7 @ Dragons 20 What a difference a week makes. PL was smacked down and MC had pulled off an upset against PM. The three schools in northern Indiana county are all about 8-10 […]
Danville airs it out en route to 49-6 win
October 13, 2023 | Mason Eddinger
A tale of two polar opposites would be a good way to sum up the week 8 matchup between Berwick and Danville. In the past, Danville has not been able to beat the Dawgs, especially at Crispin Field. All the way back on September 26, 1971, was the last time Danville walked into Crispin Field […]
Downingtown East Vs Avon Grove Gallery 2023
October 13, 2023 | Kameron Hammond
The Downingtown East Cougars hosted the Avon Grove Red Devils Friday night at Kottmeyer Stadium. Downingtown had an inadvertent “bye” last week as their bout with Academy Park was canceled and ruled a no contest due to unforeseen circumstances in Sharon Hill. They did not miss a step as they defeated a tough, stocky Avon […]
Inside The Huddle: Going Deep Inside the PFN Rankings (4A-6A)
October 13, 2023 | Matt Herring
As we hit the home stretch of the PA High School Football regular season schedule it’s the perfect time to take a deep dive on our PA Football News Rankings and sort out which teams are battle-tested while others are just beginning to test the waters in our Top 10’s. There’s numerous undefeated and one […]
Tamaqua Extends Win Streak to Four by Defeating Northern Lehigh Thursday Night.
October 13, 2023 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Blue Raiders Take Control Late in the First Half to Rally Back From 7-0 Deficit in Victory Thursday Night. TAMAQUA- In a key Colonial/Schuylkill League Red Division Football game Thursday night, the Tamaqua Blue Raiders used a late first half touchdown to propel themselves to a 23-13 win over Northern Lehigh Bulldogs on Senior night […]
Second Half Explosion Carries Erie High Past Fort LeBoeuf
October 13, 2023 | Shane Lux
Waterford: Erie scored 36 unanswered second-half points and rolled to a 50-13 victory over Fort LeBoeuf Thursday night at Cam Bonito Stadium. The Erie Royals exploded for 44 points in the second half, including 28 in the third quarter, to erase a 7-6 halftime deficit en route to victory. “First off, I want to take the […]
ProTimes Pick’em Challenge Week Eight Consensus Week?
October 12, 2023 | Marcus Sic
CONSENSUS AMONG THE PANEL NOT NECESSARILY A GOOD THING As we enter week 7 of the Pennsylvania High School Football season, week 8 of the ProTime Pick’em Challenge, there seems to be an air of consensus among the Ouija boards of our expert panel. The writers in half of this week’s slate are unanimous or […]
Kotsko’s View of the WVC: 2023 Week 8 Stormy Weather
October 12, 2023 | John Kotsko
Outside of one week, the weather has been pretty good on Friday night. Although we should have no issues this Friday, it’s Saturday where the games will be affected with rain. As the temperature drops, the stakes of the games heat up. Several teams are competing for for playoff spots and seeding in the final […]
Protime Predictions – Five One Point Losses
October 12, 2023 | Phil Myers
Last week Protime lost eight games, which happens, but five of them were by one point. That has never happened to the Proud Prognosticator before, never. Protime spent the whole week contemplating his error and the good fortune of those five teams he picked against. Time and time again the final scene from Rocky III […]
ProTime Pick’em Challenge Week Seven’s Results
October 11, 2023 | Marcus Sic
DOWN GOES MARCUS-BILLY ROCKETS TO THE TOP Following a Trap Week that didn’t disappoint, the crew was hoping this week would be Comeback Week…it was not. Leading the charge to the bottom was yours truly Marcus and Jared collecting a pitiful 5 wins out of 12 games. The panel as a whole was only […]
2023 Week 7 District 2 Week In Review
October 11, 2023 | John Kotsko
Western Wayne 28 Mid Valley 13 Wildcats running back Josh Vinton rushed for 177 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Frankie Leyshon threw for 156 yards and a touchdown as Western Wayne defeated Mid Valley. Spartans running back Jakob Lesher rushed for 167 yards and a touchdown and also caught a touchdown. Pittston Area 35 Lake-Lehman […]
District 9 Review – Week 6
October 10, 2023 | Phil Myers
The game of the week: It had to be the St. Marys at DuBois overtime thriller won by DuBois 21-14. The Beavers trailed 14-7 until there were 7 minutes remaining in the game. That was when they tied the game. Eventually DuBois got the ball back with a minute to go. A 36-yard defensive fumble […]
Hollywood’s Cutting Room Floor- Colonial/Schuylkill League Edition for Week Eight
October 10, 2023 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Seven down and just three games left in the regular season in the District XI Colonial/Schuylkill Football League. Heading into the final stretch of games in the Colonial/Schuylkill League, we have three teams that have clinched a District XI playoff berth. Palmerton and Northwestern Lehigh in class 3A and Southern Lehigh in 5A. The fourth […]
Luxy’s Week 6 (7) Perry vs. Carrick – Lakeview vs. Cambridge Springs – Riverview vs. Summit Academy
October 10, 2023 | Shane Lux
Perry vs. Carrick Lakeview vs. Cambridge Springs Riverview vs. Summit Academy
Hollywood’s Cutting Room Floor-Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Edition Week #8
October 10, 2023 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Making the turn for home in the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference and only one team has clinched a spot in the District XI playoffs. There are just 3 games left in the 2023 EPC Football regular season, but so many questions still remain as teams try to qualify for the 4A, 5A and 6A PIAA state […]
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