Playoffs
November 2024
Williamsport wins District 2/4 Subregional Title
November 9, 2024 | John Kotsko
At lunch time, Williamsport head coach Mike Pearson came outside and was pleased with the weather. The wind was howling, which continued on to kickoff at Wilkes-Barre Area. “I’m texting my coaches saying the wind’s coming from the northwest to the southeast, their field runs from north to south.” Pearson said. The wind was a […]
Hickory rolls pass Corry 42-7 to advance to the District 10 AAA title game.
November 9, 2024 | Josh Hosier
The Hickory Hornets came out firing and rolled to a 42-7 win over Corry. The Hornets will advance to the District 10 AAA title game next weekend. The game started with Corry deferring their choice to the second half allowing Hickory to get the ball first. The Hornets marched right down the field on an […]
WPIAL defending champs, Peters Township, move on to 5A semifinals with win over Penn-Trafford
November 9, 2024 | Mia Williams
The 9-1 Peters Township Indians continue their chance to defend their 5A WPIAL title with a dominating 42-13 over the Penn-Trafford Warriors. Peters used their strong defense and a variety of offense players to secure the win over the Warriors. The Indians started off strong with a tackle in the backfield by senior Nick Courie […]
Avonworth wins second round matchup in dominant fashion
November 9, 2024 | Ethan Spozarski
By: Wyatt Clatterbaugh The second round of the WPIAL playoffs concluded at Pat Tarquinio stadium with the Beaver Bobcats falling to the Avonworth Antelopes 42-21. The Antelopes got off to a hot start as Nico Neal scored his first touchdown of the game as Avonworth took an early 7-0 lead. After a Beaver punt, Luca […]
Upper St. Clair’s defense holds strong, defeats Penn Hills 24-3
November 9, 2024 | Tyler Aaron
In the first quarter, Penn Hills started with the ball and finished the drive with a thirty-four-yard field goal by kicker Angelo Baleno to give Penn Hills the early 3-0 lead with 7:58 left to go of the first quarter. Penn Hills gets the scoring started with a 34 yard field goal by Angelo Baleno! […]
McKeesport Triumphs Over Mars, Advances in WPIAL Playoffs
November 9, 2024 | Ryan Thielet
The McKeesport Tigers dominated the Mars Fighting Planets with a decisive 35-7 victory to advance in the WPIAL playoffs. Mars struck first with a passing touchdown, but McKeesport quickly responded with a touchdown of their own, kicking off a streak of 35 unanswered points. The Tigers scored two more times in the first half, closing […]
Second Half Comeback Secures Ellwood City’s First Playoff win in 13 years
November 9, 2024 | Garrett Dollin
Ellwood City, PA – Ellwood City’s Cinderella story isn’t over quiet yet. Ellwood City, who finished the season 9-0, went undefeated in the regular season for the first time since 1944. This comes just 2 years since the Wolverines went 0-25 over the course of 3 seasons. However, Friday night’s contest would be their toughest […]
Thomas Jefferson ends Aliquippa’s championship streak
November 9, 2024 | Andrew Schaffer
For the first time since 2007 the WPIAL Finals won’t feature Aliquippa. Thomas Jefferson put an end to Aliquippa’s 16 straight championship appearances with a 38-21 win. “I didn’t even know that honestly, they’re a great program so it doesn’t surprise me that they got that many, we’re excited to be able to get back […]
Pine-Richland Blanks Franklin Regional to Reach 5A Semifinals
November 9, 2024 | Blake Fuchs
All game photos were taken by rgt_pics on Instagram. Pine-Richland dominated their first 2024 playoff game start to finish, winning their 5A quarterfinal match 42-0 against Franklin Regional. Entering the WPIAL 5A playoffs, Pine-Richland was considered one of the best teams in the section. Evidently the WPIAL agreed, giving the Rams the 1 […]
McKeesport 35 Mars 7 WPIAL 4A Semifinal on 11/8/2024 Gallery
November 9, 2024 | William Spicher
McKeesport defeats Mars in WPIAL 4A semifinal game at Gateway. Next week on 11/16 they will play Thomas Jefferson at Norwin High School in WPIAL Championship. More photos & interviews at link below. McKeesport Coach and Kemon Spell comments after game Click Here For More Photos
Braylon Wagner Leads Redbank Valley to Fifth D9 Title Game in Six Years
November 9, 2024 | Phil Myers
Braylon Wagner accounted for all four of Redbank’s touchdowns in the Bulldogs’ 31-13 victory over a determined and stubborn Union/A-C Valley football team. The D9 Class A semi-final was held in Brookville on their 2024 newly turfed field before a nice sized crowd. Wagner received accolades from his own coach and the opposition coach after […]
Northwestern Lehigh Tigers three-peats as District XI 3A champions
November 9, 2024 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Tigers running game accumulated over 350 yards Friday night in a convincing win over North Schuylkill Lehighton- Northwestern Lehigh Tigers won the coin toss and elected to defer, giving the Spartans of North Schuylkill a chance to take advantage of receiving the opening kickoff. The Spartans could not muster any kind of drive and was […]
State College Routs McDowell in Subregional Game
November 9, 2024 | Noah Radio
It was a cold and windy night at Memorial Field, but State College didn’t let the weather slow it down as it cruised to a 35-7 win over Erie McDowell on Nov. 8. The Little Lions rode a 35-0 first half to pick up the PIAA Subregional victory. After three consecutive punts to open the […]
General McLane Rolls To First D10 Title Since 2006
November 9, 2024 | Shane Lux
Waterford – For the first time since 2006, the General McLane Lancers are District 10 champions. It hadn’t been since a 19-7 victory over Strong Vincent on November 17th, 2006, since the Lancers last tasted District 10 Gold. It was worth the wait for General McLane as they dominated Meadville 34-0 Friday night at Carm […]
Claysburg-Kimmel vs Bishop Guilfoyle Preview: District 6 1A Semi Finals
November 9, 2024 | Baron Dionis
One of the teams competing in the 1A District 6 Championship next week was decided after Northern Cambria defeated Penns Manor 27-7. The other team will be determined Saturday night as the Claysburg-Kimmel Bulldogs (7-4) take on the Bishop Guilfoyle Marauders (10-1). These two teams both bring very strong offenses to the field and it […]
WPIAL 2A – South Park 19, Mohawk 9 (PHOTO GALLERY)
November 9, 2024 | Sykotyk
On Friday night, South Park overcame a 9-0 first half deficit to reel off three unanswered touchdowns to win a tightly contested game over Mohawk, 19-9. For more, and larger, photos from this game, click here. PIAA District 7 Class 2A Quarterfinal – South Park v. Mohawk at Eagle Stadium in South Park, PA. #64 […]
Richland holds off gritty Marion Center to get back to D6 title game!
November 9, 2024 | Greg Ricupero
GRSN Game of the Week D6 2A Semi-Finals Marion Center Stingers (8-3) at Richland Rams (9-2) Common Opponent United Valley @MC 34-0 10/25: MC PF 24.2 PA 10.6 @Richland 37-12 11/1: RR PF 33.8 PA 15.1 In a battle of David versus Goliath the visiting Stingers took on the powerful Rams. The Rams dressed twice […]
Downingtown West Defeats Owen J Roberts – PHOTO GALLERY
November 9, 2024 | Andy Marchese
Downingtown West defeated Owen J Roberts, 41-7, on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Kottmeyer Stadium. See the Extended Gallery HERE.
Wyoming Area holds off Western Wayne in a 2-OT playoff thriller
November 9, 2024 | Jared Samuel
The intensity going into this game was off the charts. Back in week 3, Western Wayne got the better of Wyoming Area with a hard-fought 34-23 victory. That game seemed like a distant memory as both squads entered this game at 10-1, having played great defense and executing stout running attacks. With both Warrior RB […]
Valley View has fantastic second half, beats Dallas 41-14 for District 2 AAAA title
November 9, 2024 | EJ Samuel
This matchup has happened quite a few times in the recent years. Never has it ceased to amaze, and both Dallas and Valley View “understood the assignment’ as the kids say nowadays. Dallas knew coming into the game that Valley View likes to burn the clock on their drives on purpose. They took the ball […]
Taddonio Leads Riverside To District Title Over Dunmore 24-6 (Video Highlights)
November 8, 2024 | Jake Mills
In the words of Riverside head coach Harry Armstrong “Chase, he’s the man”. The Vikings quarterback accounted for all 3 of his team’s touchdowns tonight in their 24-6 win over Dunmore to win the District 2 2A Title. Gabe Franek scored Dunmore’s lone touchdown of the night. Riverside will face District 12’s Lansdale Catholic as […]
Shamokin Outlasts Jersey Shore to Capture D4 4A Title
November 8, 2024 | Mason Eddinger
Shamokin and Jersey Shore battled it out for more than 48 minutes, in the end, it was a Shamokin win and a District Title. Shamokin has been domiannt in 2024. The Indians enter the game with a perfect 11-0 record. They haven’t had many close games in their impressive season but did struggle against Jersey […]
Cambria Heights Moves On In Defensive Showdown Against Bellwood-Antis
November 8, 2024 | Baron Dionis
The Cambria Heights Highlanders advance to the 2A District 6 Championship after a big 15-8 win over the Bellwood-Antis Blue Devils. It was a defensive battle all game long. Cambria Heights fumbled three times in the second half while both teams combined for eight punts. “We didn’t make it easy for ourselves,” Cambria Heights Coach […]
Trinity Shamrocks win OT thriller
November 8, 2024 | Billy Splain
Trinity didn’t get off to a good start in their District 3 class 3A semifinal game with Schuylkill Valley. But as they say, it isn’t how you start, it’s how you finish. The Shamrocks overcame two turnovers that led to scores along with several very untimely penalties to get a 20-17 overtime win and advance […]
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