PA Football News Archives
December 2022
State College and Harrisburg renew rivalry in 6A State Semi-Finals
December 2, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi
(With contributions from Todd Ross) ALTOONA, Pa. — It is extremely uncommon for teams from the same conference to face one another in the state playoffs, let alone in the semi-finals with a trip to the PIAA 6A State Championship on the line. Yet here we are. In 2021, Harrisburg took down State College in […]
3A Semifinal Preview: Neumann Goretti & Wyomissing Meet Again
December 2, 2022 | Anthony Franklin
The 2021 3A semifinal game between Neumann Goretti and Wyomissing High was thought to be a clash of two heavyweights up until kickoff when Wyomissing came out firing away on offense and bottled up the Saints defensively. They surprisingly came away with a resounding 42-6 win before falling to Central Valley 7-0 in the state […]
Westinghouse looking to make history, Steel Valley hopes to repeat history
December 2, 2022 | Billy Splain
Cruce Brookins and Khalil Taylor The Bulldogs have never been to the state title game. Actually, they’ve never been to the quarterfinal round. They’re looking to become the first District 8 team to play in a state title game since 1997 when Perry Traditional Academy played Berwick. For the first time in two […]
Belle Vernon and Central to Clash for Berth in State Championship
December 2, 2022 | Nate Grella
The Belle Vernon Leopards got the monkey off their back last Friday with a win over Avonworth 24-7. The win gave the Leopards their first WPIAL title since 1995 after 5 years of knocking on the door. Now the Leopards will face off against a team that has also been knocking on the door, but […]
Union and Port Allegany set to duel in semifinals
December 1, 2022 | Shane Lux
The Game: PIAA Class A Semifinals Union Scotties vs. Port Allegany Gators. Friday, December 2nd. Kickoff 7 pm Clarion University Memorial Stadium District IX Champion Port Allegany Gators Head Coach: Justin Benkowski League: District 9 Region 2 Record: 12-1 About the Gators: Honestly, the ride our team has been on isn’t something we’ve spent much […]
Aliquippa vs Central Valley (Gallery)
December 1, 2022 | William Spicher
Check links below for article from this game and preview for state semifinal game. Click Here for Article Preview Of Aliquippa’s State Semifinal Game Deacon Blues Blog Football Extra
PIAA 5A-Semifinal Game-Player Spotlight: Mikal Davis Jr. QB Imhotep Charter
December 1, 2022 | Michael Pietrangelo
Mayhem’s Game of the Week Player Spotlight: Name: Mikal Davis Jr. Position: QB Team: Imhotep Charter 2022 stats: Passing: 105/179 1,630 18 TDs Rushing: 275 yards 5 TDs Mayhem: What’s your greatest accomplishment as a football player? Mikal: My greatest accomplishment as a football […]
Hollywood’s Cutting Room Floor- 4A Semifinal Preview Crestwood vs Bishop McDevitt
December 1, 2022 | Brian Ptashinski
Can Upstart Comets Figure Out How to Overcome More Experienced Crusaders to Make it to Cumberland Valley? Crestwood Commets (13-1) Coach Ryan Arcangelli vs 11-1 Bishop McDevitt Crusaders Friday 7pm Exeter Twp HS. What’s At Stake: The winner will face the winner of Allentown Central Catholic vs Alliquippa game in the 4A Championship Game next […]
Southern Columbia has returned to a familiar position, can Trinity keep them off the perch?
December 1, 2022 | Billy Splain
They’ve been here before. 21 times to be exact. This will the the Southern Columbia Tiger’s 22nd appearance in the PIAA state semifinal round. They won 20 of those game to advance to the state title game where they’ve won a record 12 state titles, six in 2A and 6 in single A. The Tigers […]
Continuity in Coaching One Key to Garnet Valley Success
December 1, 2022 | Willie McGonigle
Picture Provided by Coach Eric VanWyk Except for the 2020 season when the Central League elected to not participate in the District One and PIAA postseason the Garnet Valley Jaguars have been a staple in the District One Playoffs. To find the last time that the Jaguars didn’t make an appearance in the postseason, you […]
WPIAL Finals: Belle Vernon v Avonworth, in pictures
December 1, 2022 | William Spicher
Link below for article Click Here For Article Deacon Blues Blog Football Extra
Steel Valley vs Beaver Falls (Gallery)
November 30, 2022 | William Spicher
Link below for article Click Here For Article Deacon Blues Blog Football Extra
Union Vs Bishop Canevin (Gallery)
November 30, 2022 | William Spicher
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PIAA 5A-Semifinal Game- Player Spotlight: DJ Cerisier WR/DB Upper Dublin Cardinals
November 30, 2022 | Michael Pietrangelo
Mayhem’s Game of the Week Player Spotlight Name: DJ Cerisier Position: WR/DB Team: Upper Dublin Cardinals 2022 stats: Receiving- 535 yards 7 TDs Defensive- 35 total tackles, 10 PBU Mayhem: What’s your greatest accomplishment as a football player? DJ: My biggest accomplishment as a football player I would […]
Battle looming: Quips & Vikings will fight for the Trip to the Chap
November 30, 2022 | Billy Splain
Allentown Central Catholic (9-5) and Aliquippa (12-0) will travel to Bald Eagle Area and face off for the right play for the PIAA Class 4A title. Records aside, this game should be entertaining. The Vikings may have five losses, but four of them came at the hands of top ranked 6A teams this year. Coach […]
PIAA Class 5A Semi-Final Playoff Preview – Pine-Richland vs. Cocalico
November 30, 2022 | Phil Myers
Pine-Richland Rams 11-3 vs. Cocalico Eagles 10-4 at Altoona’s Mansion Park on Friday Dec. 2 at 7 P.M. – Pine-Richland is coached by Jon LeDonne. The Rams have won 10 straight after starting out 1-3. They won the District 7 crown by overwhelming Upper St. Clair 34-3. Then last week, the Rams scored with […]
PIAA Class 2A State Quarter-Final Game Highlights and Photo Gallery Link: E.E.A.C. Raptors vs Trinity Shamrocks 11.25.2022
November 30, 2022 | Daniel Reed
After trailing at the half 15 to 14, the Rocks came out of the locker with high energy and ready to take charge defensively on their way to a 35 to 17 victory over second year program Executive Education Academy Charter ! For full story, click the link here….. https://pafootballnews.com/district3/cinderella-run-ends-for-the-eeac-raptors-with-loss-to-trinity-35-to-17-at-coba-field/ FOR A COMPLETE LOOK AT THE […]
PIAA Class 1A State Quarter-Final Game Highlight and Photo Gallery Link: Northern Lehigh Bulldogs vs Steelton-Highspire Rollers 11.26.2022
November 30, 2022 | Daniel Reed
Northern Lehigh and Steelton battle for four full quarters on way to a Rollers victory 42 to 35 over the Bulldogs on a 20 yard pass from Alex Erby to Jaieon Perry with just :04 seconds to play. For full story on the game, click the link here>>>>> https://pafootballnews.com/district2/steelton-highspire-advances-to-piaa-class-1a-state-semi-final-with-42-to-35-thriller-ending-over-northern-lehigh/ TO VIEW ENTIRE UPDATED PLAYOFF BRACKETS, CLICK […]
PIAA Class 5A Semifinal Game Preview: D1- Upper Dublin Cardinals (14-0) vs D12-Imhotep Charter Panthers (9-2)
November 29, 2022 | Michael Pietrangelo
NOAH STOMSKY also contributed to this article The Game: District 12 (1) Imhotep Charter Panthers @ District 1 (1) Upper Dublin Cardinals Friday, December 2, 2022 Kickoff: 7pm Wissahickon High School 521 Houston Rd, Ambler, Pa 19002 We’ve reached the “final four” in the 5A classification. On the Eastern side of the bracket the […]
Backyard Football News Podcast: PIAA Semifinals Preview
November 29, 2022 | Nate Grella
Nathan and Ethan break down each WPIAL Championship game including full discussions on the Belle Vernon and Bishop Canevin result. After recapping the games, the boys discuss and preview each semifinal game in the PIAA, and get more in depth on each WPIAL matchup. Our AMIGOS OF THE WEEK Nathan: Quinton Martin, Belle Vernon […]
PIAA Class 1A State Semi-Final Playoff Preview: D4-Canton Warriors(12-1) vs D3-Steelton-Highspire Rollers(12-1)
November 29, 2022 | Daniel Reed
PIAA Class 1A State Semi-Final Playoff Preview: D4-Canton Warriors(12-1) vs D3-Steelton-Highspire Rollers(12-1) This matchup is a game between the top-2 teams in Class 1A throughout the state. #2-Canton vs #1-Steelton-Highspire. Both teams come in this game with identical 12-1 records as well. The Warriors defeated Muncy 42 to 7 two weeks ago to win their […]
Steelton-Highspire advances to PIAA Class 1A State Semi-Final with 42 to 35 Thriller Ending over Northern Lehigh !
November 27, 2022 | Daniel Reed
Steelton-Highspire advances to PIAA Class 1A State Semi-Final with 42 to 35 Thriller Ending over Northern Lehigh ! There was just :27 seconds left on the clock when Northern Lehigh’s Austin Smyth scored on a pass from Nick Frame for 8 yards into the endzone to tie the game at 35. What happened next was […]
PIAA Single A Quarter Final, Canton v Northern Cambria Gallery
November 27, 2022 | Leo Murray
For more go to https://leomurrayphotography.smugmug.com/Northern-Cambria-Sports/Northern-Cambria-Football/Northern-Cambria-vs-Canton/
The NG Saints march through Northwestern Lehigh 38-6
November 27, 2022 | Anthony Franklin
The Neumann Goretti Saints marched their way back into the PIAA 3A semifinals to earn a rematch of last years semifinal game with Wyomissing by dispatching Northwestern Lehigh Tigers 38-6. The game began with the Saints marching down field and stud athlete Sr Shawn Battle (Boston College commit) punching it in for an early […]
Hawks ground Eagles to advance to Super Region One Final!
November 27, 2022 | Greg Ricupero
NCAA Division 2 Football Playoffs Super Region One Semifinal #12 (#4) Ashland Eagles (10-1) at #15 (#1) IUP Crimson Hawks IUP used a swarming defense and a strong running game to end the Ashland Eagles season Saturday 19-13. The Eagles entered the game with one of the nations top rushing attacks and rushing defenses. IUP […]
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