Playoffs
November 2024
Jefferson Morgan struggles with turnovers, falls short to South Side
November 2, 2024 | Tyler Aaron
In the first quarter, Jefferson Morgan started with the ball and drove it to midfield, but the South Side defense pressured quarterback Houston Guesman on a third and long, causing a fumble and a recovery by junior Cody Mehlmauer for South Side. South Side converted on the turnover, ending the drive in the endzone on […]
California Upsets Laurel Behind Strong Running Game From Lee Qualk
November 2, 2024 | Garrett Dollin
NEW CASTLE, PA – For most players, 163 rushing yards and 3 total touchdowns would be considered a career game. For Lee Qualk, that’s considered an off-day. California’s game plan heading into Friday’s contest was no secret, run the ball. During the regular season, senior running back Lee Qualk led the entire WPIAL with 200 […]
Abraham Lincoln runs past rival Northeast
November 2, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
The Lincoln Railsplitters entered Friday contest looking to return to their second consecutive Public League championship game. In their way was neighborhood rival who had beaten Lincoln in every game played between 1996 and 2022. In 2023 Lincoln stormed past Northeast in the regular season and then topped them in the public league title game. […]
Freeport gets convincing win over Mt. Pleasant
November 2, 2024 | Andrew Schaffer
Typically 7 versus 10 matchups are good and close but this game was anything but as Freeport ran away with an easy 44-20 win over Mt. Pleasant. Freeport got the ball to start the game. The drive started on their own 22 yard line. On the second play of the game Amos Glenn busted a […]
Wyoming Area gets past Carbondale to advance to the District 2 3A Semifinals
November 2, 2024 | John Kotsko
Coming in, it looked like an even matchup with Carbondale and Wyoming Area sporting big offensive lines and looking to run the football. The Warrior line dominated both sides of the ball as Lidge Kellum who scored three touchdowns in the games first 13 minutes and the defense pitched a shutout as Wyoming Area took […]
Franklin Regional Narrowly Defeats North Hills in 17-16 Thriller
November 2, 2024 | Blake Fuchs
Pittsburgh-A defensive slugfest led to an exciting victory, with lower seed Franklin Regional advancing in the WPIAL 5A playoffs over North Hills. Ah, high school football playoffs. The best of the best compete to win it all, hoping to rise to the top and claim greatness. All is on the line and nothing is […]
North Catholic 21 Deer Lakes 14 on 11/1/2024 (Gallery)
November 2, 2024 | William Spicher
With this first round win of WPIAL 3A playoffs North Catholic (#11) travels to Elizabeth Forward (#3) next Friday. More photos at link below. North Catholic Coach Chris Rizzo Comments After Game Click Here For More Photos
Penn-Trafford wins first round of playoffs over South Fayette 49-28
November 2, 2024 | Annabelle Aquino
The Penn-Trafford Warriors’ strong defensive line and running game helped them secure the win against the South Fayette Lions this Friday in the first round of 5A WPIAL playoffs. South Fayette could not rush past the Warriors’ solid defensive line, led by Jamison Yurt, Jake Briggs, and Dom Smith. After receiving the ball from South […]
Southern’s Defense Dominates Hughesville
November 2, 2024 | Dave Fegley
7-time Defending PIAA Champs Win 39-0 Southern Columbia isn’t worried about the four losses from the regular season. They are battle-tested, and the current Tigers know what is at stake. On Friday, at home, the Tigers dominated Hughesville in the opening round of the District 4 Class 2A postseason, winning 39-0. Southern’s defense limited the […]
Montgomery Head Coach Cory Tice Interview
November 2, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
PaFootballNews Caught up with Montgomery Head Coach Cory Tice to get a rundown of the season so far and a look going forward as they prepare to play at Line Mountain Saturday night 11-2-2024. (Click the link below to see the interview.)
Strath Haven Panthers Defeat Penncrest Lions 42-0 In First Round Of Playoffs
November 2, 2024 | Ted Podberesky
The brisk air filled George L. King field tonight, awaiting the first round of playoffs between the Strath Haven Panthers (9-1) and Penncrest Lions (6-4). These teams saw each other earlier in the beginning of the season and once again found themselves face to face in the playoffs. Strath Haven continued their electric season tonight […]
Towanda controls line of scrimmage in 2nd half to beat Bloomsburg
November 2, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
Towanda comes out on top vs Bloomsburg with a dominate 2nd half performance to advance in District 4 Playoffs (Click link below to see video recap.)
Downingtown West Wins in Opening Round of Playoffs – PHOTO GALLERY
November 2, 2024 | Andy Marchese
Downingtown West defeated Coatesville, 28-21, on Friday, November 1, 2024 at Kottmeyer Stadium. See the Extended Gallery HERE.
McDowell Wins 7th Straight D10 6A Title
November 2, 2024 | Shane Lux
Edinboro – Seventh Heaven. The 2024 season has been up-and-down for the McDowell Trojans football team. Friday night at General McLane’s Linden Field was more of the same, though, in the end, the McDowell can call themselves District 10 6A champions for the seventh consecutive season. “It feels pretty good, especially being my first one,” said […]
Haverford Continues Turnaround Runs Over Quakertown
November 2, 2024 | Willie McGonigle
HAVERTOWN: Prior to the 2023 season Haverford High School Head Coach Luke Doughtery decided to change the type of offense that his Fords would run so he brought in someone that came from a pedigree of winning football. Doughtery brought in Kevin Clancy to be his offensive Coordinator. Yes, Clancy is the son of Strath […]
Stingers win double OT thriller!
November 2, 2024 | Billy Splain
“Any wins a good win. Super happy for our kids, for our program, for our fans. It’s been a while since we’ve won a playoff game” said Marion Center head coach Adam Rising after his Stingers pulled off a thrilling 35-27 double overtime win at Mount Union. “We kept bending, had a few mistakes but […]
Dallas throttles Honesdale to advance to District 2 Class 4A final
November 2, 2024 | Jared Samuel
Sometimes an opening round playoff game can intrigue you a bit. Such was the case with Honesdale paying a visit to the Back Mountain to play Dallas. The Hornets entered at 6-4 having won 4 straight and touting a strong rushing attack led by RB Mason Avery and a stout offensive line. Dallas came in […]
Wilkes-Barre Area capitalizes on missed Scranton opportunities, wins 35-7
November 2, 2024 | EJ Samuel
It was a chilly setting at Wilkes-Barre Area High School for yet another battle between NEPA’s equivalent to “twin cities” and it is likely that the wind and cold temperatures played a part in the slow start for both teams. Both teams struggled to get the ball moving, but towards the end of the 1st […]
Hollidaysburg Advances with a Blowout Victory over Taylor Allderdice
November 1, 2024 | Josh Krise
Hollidaysburg welcomed Taylor Allderdice in the semi final round of the sub regional tournament involving District 6, District 8 and District 9 on a cold autumn night. Hollidaysburg’s offense started off hot and did not cool off while Allderdice had some explosive kick returns and a couple momentum fueled drives, their offense sputtered and was […]
Lackawanna Trail Dominates In First Round Over Nativity BVM 47-20 (Video Highlights)
November 1, 2024 | Jake Mills
Lackawanna Trail had an impressive showing in the first round of the PIAA D2/D11 1A Subregional Playoffs. The dynamic running back duo of Isaac Ryon and Demitrius Douglas ran for a combined 5 touchdowns along with Tim Richmond and Max Kimmel scoring the other 2. Nativity gave Lackawanna Trail a tough time on defense early […]
Zack Turben’s 37 yard field goal off the cross bar with 14 seconds left powers Corry past Fort LeBoeuf in District 10 3A Quarterfinal.
November 1, 2024 | Josh Hosier
Zack Turben’s 37 yard field goal off the cross bar with 14 seconds left powers Corry past Fort LeBoeuf in District 10 3A Quarterfinal. The crisp excitement of Playoff football was in the air at War Memorial Stadium in Warren tonight as The Corry Beavers took on the Fort LeBoeuf Bison. The Beavers seeking revenge […]
Bellefonte Defeats Greater Johnstown, Advances to District VI Championship
November 1, 2024 | Noah Radio
On a cold and windy night at Rogers Stadium, the Bellefonte Raiders never trailed and defeated Greater Johnstown 38-18. With this win, the Raiders advance to the District VI Championship against Juniata next Friday night. Bellefonte got out to a hot start with junior Jackson Long taking the opening kickoff back for a touchdown. Long’s […]
Penn Cambria Dominates Central In District 6 Opener
November 1, 2024 | Baron Dionis
The Penn Cambria Panthers moved on to the District 6 Championship after defeating the Central Dragons with a 33-0 victory. Penn Cambria fired off all cylinders in the second half to take down Central in the playoffs after losing to the Dragons in three straight district championships. “That was our motivation all week,” Penn Cambria […]
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