PA Football News Archives
November 2023
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 […]
Tate Sechrist & Elijah Jordan combine for 6 tds, Jersey Shore defense stifles Milton
November 4, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jersey Shore will face Selinsgrove next week for the District 4 class 4A title in what is sure to be an emotion filled game. After his team handled a depleted Milton squad that was missing 2 starters who were ejected from last weeks game by a final of 54-6, Tom Gravish had nothing but praise […]
Downingtown West Shuts Out Council Rock South In District 1 6A First Round
November 4, 2023 | Willie McGonigle
DOWNINGTOWN: After giving up 35 points to cross-town rival Downingtown East the Downingtown West Whippets defense was left with a bad taste in their mouths. Fortunately for the Whippets, the defense came back to practice with little extra fire under them and it showed on Saturday as the defense propelled the 6th-seeded Whippets to a […]
Derek Asche/Jaylen Walker connection leads Lewisburg to hard fought win over Warriors
November 4, 2023 | Billy Splain
With just under 2 minutes to play and holding a 22-14 play, Lewisburg faced a fourth and one on the Montoursville 4 yard line. Jack Blough came through the middle of the line untouched and quarterback Derek Asche floated a perfect lob to seal the win for the Dragons with a final score of 29-14. […]
Greensburg C.C. 41 West Greene 22 – First Round 1A WPIAL Playoffs at Plum H.S. on 11/3/2023 (Gallery)
November 4, 2023 | William Spicher
Greensburg C.C. 41 West Greene 22 #8 G.C.C. moves on to play #1 South Side on 11/10 Short Video Geensburg C.C. Coach John Thompson Click Here For More Photos
Bron Mosely’s four td’s lead Altoona over Mifflin County 26-8
November 4, 2023 | Quincy Piper
A chilly evening in the once prevalent PA canal system town of Lewistown played host to one heck of a game this first weekend of November. Shane Breon’s Mifflin County team came into this evening in the midst of a historic season. His senior “do it all” tailback, Deakon Sheaffer, came into the night as […]
Central Bucks South, Dispatches Coatesville 21-20 in PIAA District 1, 6A playoffs
November 4, 2023 | Mike Livingston
WARRINGTON. PA – It’s been seven years since the Titans of Central Bucks High School won a playoff game. those fortunes were changed tonight. Coming into their District 1, 6A, first-round playoff matchup, on the heels of a magical 9-1 campaign, the Titans were riding a high. Though they’d be faced with one of the […]
Clearfield Defeats Punxsutawney for Fourth Straight District 9 AAA Crown
November 4, 2023 | Phil Myers
The Clearfield Bison knows what it takes to win. They’ve been in this situation the past three years, playing for the district 3A title. St. Marys had been the victim the past three times, but this year Punxsutawney was the Bison’s new and worthy opponent. Last night at Mansell Stadium in DuBois, Clearfield earned their […]
Nazareth Advances To District 11 Semifinals After Decisive Win Over Wilkes-Barre
November 4, 2023 | Samantha Baker
The Nazareth Blue Eagles win a lopsided battle at home against the Wilkes-Barre Wolfpack. Only the best of the best get to play under the Friday night lights in November and the Blue Eagles showed up and showed out. Wilkes-Barre kicked off to Nazareth to begin the game. It didn’t take the Blue Eagles very […]
Plymouth Whitemarsh’s Dominance Continues Into the Postseason with Convincing Win
November 4, 2023 | Matt Licwinko
The 2023 playoffs began for Plymouth Whitemarsh under their home lights against a familiar opponent. The Colonials welcomed their in conference adversary, the Hatboro Horshum Hatters into their home stadium in a match up between a juggernaut fourth seed and an up and coming thirteenth seed on a frigid fall night. Although the rosters themselves […]
BEA takes down BG
November 4, 2023 | Brandon Maynard
Wingate- Bald Eagle Area used 3 rushing touchdowns from Cameron Dubbs to take down defending District 6 Champions Bishop Guilfoyle, 36-14. The Eagles got the ball to start after BG deferred on the coin toss, they immediately drove down the field. They got 66 yards and 4 first downs including a 30-yard pass from Carson […]
Souderton Makes School History with Dramatic Playoff Victory over Pennsbury
November 4, 2023 | Michael Pietrangelo
Souderton, PA- In an electrifying first-round matchup of the District 1 playoffs, the number 3 seed Souderton Indians (11-0,7-0) secured a hard-fought 21-14 win against the number 14 seed Pennsbury Falcons (5-6,3-4). This thrilling victory propels the Indians to an unprecedented 11-0 record, marking a historic milestone for their school. Head coach Ed Gallagher gleamed, […]
Hickory Stings General McLane, 44-12 (PHOTO GALLERY)
November 4, 2023 | Sykotyk
At Snyder-Stone Stadium in Greenville, the Hickory Hornets pulled away from the General McLane Lancers after a close start, fueled by a timely pick six interception return for touchdown, 44-12. Tylon Cousins started the scoring with a 63 yard run to put Hickory up, 7-0 in the first quarter. Caiden Holler scores a 6-yard touchdown […]
Nanticoke Advances With Double Overtime Victory At Crestwood
November 4, 2023 | John Kotsko
For Gavin Turak, the moment was a dream come true. In double overtime, with Nanticoke needing to hold the lead to win the game, Turak read the route perfectly and got the interception that ended the game as Nanticoke advanced to the District Semifinals with a 28-21 road victory at Crestwood. Turak ended the night […]
Olentangy Berlin Bears use Grizzly like defense to beat Perrysburg Yellow Jackets 23-7
November 4, 2023 | David Burnworth
Friday night, I made my first trip to Olentangy Berlin to watch the Bears batter the Perrysburg Yellow Jackets in a Division One Region 2 playoff game. This would be my first time seeing both teams. The Bears seem to have it going early, with running quarterback Harrison Brewster picking up 23 yards on two […]
Emmaus exacts revenge on Bethlehem Freedom
November 4, 2023 | Torey Petruno
Bethlehem- In a rematch from 2 weeks ago during EPC conference play, Emmaus emerges victorious this time over the Patriots of Freedom. Finally, after not having beaten Freedom in the playoffs since 2016, the Hornets managed to finally accomplish that feat once again this evening. Freedom won the coin toss and deferred to the 2nd […]
Penn Hills defeats Penn Trafford 63-28 to advance to the second round of playoffs.
November 4, 2023 | Kent Peterson
Penn Hills came into the game with an 8-2 record as section champions. Penn Trafford came in with a 5-5 record looking to upset Penn Hills and move on in the playoffs. The first drive for both teams was a punt. On Penn Hills second drive of the game Amir Key got the scoring started […]
Lassik Takes to Air Propels Garnet Valley to First Round Victory Over Owen J. Roberts
November 4, 2023 | Willie McGonigle
GLEN MILLS: If anyone knows the historic tradition of Garnet Valley ground game it’s Eric Van Wyk, he was the Quarterback of the 2007 team that reached the State Championship. Fast forward to 2023, now Van Wyk is now in his second season as head coach of the Jaguars, and they are still running the […]
Twelve Seed South Park Upsets Five Seed Knoch
November 4, 2023 | Mark Grove
South Park came in with a 7-4 record looking to go in to Knoch High School and knock off the 8-3 Knoch Knights in the first round of the 3a district playoffs. The First Quarter did not offer much action with South Park receiving the ball to start the game. The Eagles drained 9 minutes […]
Nazareth Blue Eagles Soar to Victory Over Wilkes-Barre Area Friday Night
November 4, 2023 | Brian Ptashinski
Nazareth advances to the District XI 6A Sub-regional Semifinal with an impressive win. NAZARETH- It didn’t take long for the Nazareth Blue Eagles to establish their dominance Friday night in a convincing 42-6 win over visiting Wilkes-Barre Area Wolfpack in the opening round of the District XI 6A Sub-regional playoff game at Andrew Leh Stadium, […]
The Moon Township Tigers Defeat the Gateway Gators in a 35-31 Thriller
November 4, 2023 | Dean Shazer
Going into the game the Moon Township Tigers, as well as the Gateway Gators, both finished the regular season with (5-5) overall records. Moon traveled to Gateway for a first round 5A matchup. Moon opened up the game with a statement. With 2:30 left in the first quarter and still on their first drive, Josh […]
Lighting Strikes for the Titans with a Commanding Win Over Mount Pleasant 40-14
November 4, 2023 | Ryan Thielet
West Mifflin emerged victorious in the battle at the line of scrimmage tonight against Mount Pleasant. The West Mifflin Titans’ offensive line dominated throughout the game to support the freshman sensation, Armand Hill. The scoring got off to a slow start in the first quarter until Armand Hill displayed a powerful run giving the Titans […]
Riverside advances past Mid Valley
November 4, 2023 | Jared Samuel
Playoff football sometimes means a rematch from a regular season game. That was the case as the #3 seed Riverside Vikings came to town to play the #2 seed Mid Valley Spartans. These teams played a nail-biter early in the season, with Mid Valley getting the narrow 14-12 win down at Riverside. With that road […]
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