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November 2023
Abraham Lincoln QB Gabe Smalley eyes finishing his career a champion
November 10, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
The Abraham Lincoln Railsplitters entered the PL 6A semi-finals with a 4-5 record including 1 forfeit loss due to an altercation during their victory over Northeast. The extra week off gave them rest and preparation for their playoff run. In the quarterfinals they ran through and past Academy of Palumbo 65-6. They followed that performance […]
District 12 5A Philadelphia Public League Championship Game Preview
November 10, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
In the 5A Classification Roman Catholic last week ran past Archbishop Wood 43-6 for their second consecutive 5A CL Title. They’ll be idle this week and attending the Public League 5A title game Saturday at South Philadelphia Supersite to scout their next opponent in which they’ll battle for the district 12 5A title next weekend. […]
District IV Playoff Previews: Class 2A/3A Semifinals
November 10, 2023 | Billy Splain
Click for link to: Mount Carmel (9-2) @ Southern Columbia (10-1) – 7:00 pm Line Mountain (9-2) @ Troy (11-0) Friday – 7:00 pm At 9-2, Line Mountain is holding up to preseason expectations. Their only losses came to Danville and Tri-Valley. This is one of the best Eagles teams in a while. Kaiden Maurer […]
District XI Playoffs 4-5-6A Featuring Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Foes.
November 9, 2023 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
BETHLEHEM CATHOLIC GOLDEN HAWKS (6-5) at ALLENTOWN CENTRAL CATHOLIC VIKINGS (9-2) SATURDAY NOVEMBER 11th 6pm at the ZEPHYR SPORTS COMPLEX, WHITEHALL DISTRICT XI CHAMPIONSHIP Bethlehem Catholic snapped a five game losing streak with a shutout of a very good Blue Mountain squad by a score of 14-0. The Golden Hawks opened up […]
District 10 A Semifinal Preview
November 9, 2023 | Shane Lux
District 10 Class A Semifinal Preview #1 Lakeview vs. #5 Mercer November 11th – 7 pm – Slippery Rock High School Quarterfinal Recap Lakeview Sailors Bye Mercer Mustangs Mercer won their first playoff game in a decade with a 14-0 victory over Cochranton last week. The Mustangs got their revenge on the Cardinals after dropping […]
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 "Hollywood" 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 […]
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