Playoffs

November 2023

Steel Valley vs Beaver Falls 2A WPIAL Championship Photo Gallery

November 24, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski

Beaver Falls wins thriller over Steel Valley

November 24, 2023 | Andrew Schaffer

For three quarters it was a defensive struggle between Steel Valley and Beaver Falls but in the fourth quarter it Beaver Falls that came away with a Clutch 14-12 win over Steel Valley. “It is hard to put it into words, they’ve been doing it all year, this team like I’ve been saying to you […]

Fort Cherry vs South Side 1A WPIAL Championship Photo Gallery

November 24, 2023 | Ryan Thielet

Fort Cherry rolls through South Side, winning first 1A WPIAL title

November 24, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski

On the first play off the game, South Side would fumble the ball and it would be recovered by Fort Cherry. The Rangers then went on a five plus minute drive resulting in a 2-yard Matt Sieg rushing TD. The extra point was no good and the Rangers led 6-0 with 6:02 remaining in the […]

Preview: Imhotep Charter vs. Delaware Valley — PIAA Class 5A State Quarterfinal

November 24, 2023 | Jared Samuel

District 12 5A Champion Imhotep Charter Panthers (12-0) vs. District 2 5A Champion Delaware Valley Warriors (10-3) What is at stake: Winner advances to PIAA Class 5A East Semifinal About the Panthers: Head Coach Devon Johnson’s team is undefeated this season, winning the D12 5A championship last week 30-26 over Roman Catholic. Imhotep Charter players […]

PIAA District III Class 4A Title on the line: It’s McDevitt v Manheim Central! What to expect.

November 24, 2023 | Billy Splain

Tonight at Bishop McDevitt’s Rocco Ortenzio Stadium there’s going to be a winner and a team that didn’t win. I can’t say loser because both of these teams are on fire. The two quarterbacks, Zach Hahn and Stone Saunders, have thrown for 5,700 yards combined and 89 touchdown passes. Saunders stat line is 3,182 yards […]

PFN’s ProTime Pick’em Challenge RECOUNTS, MISCOUNTS BUT WE GOT IT RIGHT

November 24, 2023 | Marcus Sic

ONLY 30 PICKS TO GO With only two full weeks and Championship week left in the ProTime Pick’em Challenge there has been a bit of discrepancy in the win total. The numbers were recalculated, there also will be a recount conducted this week to affirm the standing, although the numbers are different the standings remain […]

Preview: Camp Hill vs. Dunmore — PIAA Class 2A State Quarterfinal

November 23, 2023 | Jared Samuel

District 3 2A Champion Camp Hill Lions (8-5) vs. District 2 2A Champion Dunmore Bucks (11-2) What is at stake: Winner advances to PIAA Class 2A East Semifinal About the Lions: Head Coach Tim Bigelow’s unit has won 4 straight games, winning the D3 2A championship last week 32-26 over West Catholic. Camp Hill players […]

Bonner Travels to Dallas for Class 4A Quarterfinal

November 23, 2023 | Mason Eddinger

A year ago, Bonner Prendie lost to another D2 4A champion in the Crestwood Comets in 2022, this Friday they are looking for revenge against the Dallas Mountaineers. ABOUT BONNER The Bonner-Prendie Friars bring in an impressive 6-1 catholic league and a 10-2 overall record. The pair of losses came to Neumann Goretti and Delaware […]

5A PIAA Quarterfinal Preview: Peters Township vs Cathedral Prep

November 23, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski

The race for the state title has begun for Peters Township and Cathedral Prep as these teams will clash on Friday night. Cathedral Prep 7-3 (2-1) The Ramblers have made the playoffs every year since 2005 (19 straight years) and are on a five game win streak. This Rambler offense remains explosive as they have […]

Previewing Steelton-Highspire vs Lackawanna Trail PIAA Single-A Quarterfinals

November 23, 2023 | John Kotsko

Steelton-Highspire vs Lackawanna Trail Fri 7 PM at Scranton Memorial Stadium How they got here: Steelton-Highspire: The Steamrollers defeated Northern Bedford 21-6 to advance to the PIAA Single-A Quarterfinals. Lackawanna Trail: The Lions shutout Minersville 40-0 to get to the Single-A State Quarterfinals. About Steelton-Highspire: The Steamrollers are led by quarterback Alex Erby. He […]

PIAA State 3A Quarterfinal Preview: Northwestern Lehigh vs Scranton Prep

November 23, 2023 | Torey Petruno

Northwestern Lehigh Tigers 13-0 Head Football Coach: Josh Snyder About the Tigers: Northwestern, currently ranked 5th in Class 3A in the State comes in undefeated on the year and fresh off a District XI 3A Championship drubbing of formerly undefeated Palmerton (12-1) by a score of 58-8. Both sides of the ball for the Tigers […]

Farrell vs. Westinghouse Part III Preview

November 22, 2023 | Shane Lux

PIAA AA Quarterfinal When – Friday, November 24th – 7 pm Where – Anthony J. Paulekas Stadium Lou Falconi Field Path to the Quarter Final Farrell – Defeated Wilmington 36-7, Defeated Mercyhurst Prep 16-9 Westinghouse – Defeated Berlin Brothersvalley 37-20, Defeated Central Clarion 46-30 2021 Result – Farrell 24 Westinghouse 7 Read the 2021 Recap […]

PIAA District One Championship Preview: 6A Downingtown West @ Central Bucks South

November 22, 2023 | Michael Pietrangelo

The Who: #6 Downingtown West Whippets @ #5 Central Bucks South Titans The What: District One 6A Championship The When: Friday, November 24, 2023 Kickoff: 7 pm The Where: Titan Stadium 1100 Folly Road, Warrington, Pa 18976 Last 3 meetings: (*Playoffs) 8-30-2019 Dtown West 34 @ CB South 14 8-31-2018 CB South 0 @ […]

PIAA 6A Quarterfinal Round Preview: North Allegheny vs McDowell

November 22, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski

The race for the state title has begun for North Allegheny and McDowell as these teams will clash on Friday night. McDowell 8-4 (3-0) The McDowell Spartans come into this game 8-4 overall and coming off a 47-20 win over State College. The Trojans showed a dominating running game, with a great defensive effort. RB […]

BREAKING DOWN THE QUARTERFINAL BRACKETS: LIVE AT 6PM!

November 22, 2023 | Billy Splain

JOIN BILLY, DAN, MASON AND HOLLYWOOD AS THEY BREAK DOWN THE QUARTERFINAL BRACKETS, LIVE!

PIAA State 1A Quarter-Final Preview – Redbank Valley vs. Cambridge Springs

November 22, 2023 | Phil Myers

This game will be a contrast in offensive styles. Redbank Valley likes to throw the rock to some talented receivers, but they keep you off balance and honest with a decent running game. Cambridge Springs likes to run and pound the ball at you, but they will pass effectively to keep defenses from stacking the […]

Video Interview: South Williamsport Coach Chris Eiswerth on State Quarterfinals vs. Cambria Heights

November 22, 2023 | Lindsey Bennett

PA Football News sat down with South Williampsport Mounties Head Coach Chris Eiswerth this week to recap the teams tremendous run to the 1A District 4 Title and to preview their State Quarterfinal matchup this week with District 6 Cambria Heights. Click the video below to watch the full interview…

PIAA State 6A Quarter-Final Preview: Harrisburg at Manheim Township

November 21, 2023 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski

PIAA STATE PLAYOFF 6A QUARTER-FINAL FRIDAY NOVEMBER 25th 7PM (11-1) HARRISBURG COUGARS at (12-0) MANHEIM TWP BLUE STREAKS WINNER ADVANCES TO FACE EITHER MCDOWELL or NORTH ALLEGHENY IN SEMI-FINALS. These two teams faced off against one another back in week 3 of the regular season which ended in a 38-6 win by […]

SJP WINS TITLE-PHOTO GALLERY INCLUDED

November 21, 2023 | Anthony Franklin

The weather wasn’t perfect as it was chilly, slightly windy and down right cold but none the less a game was played at the Northeast Supersite. Lincoln played the game without star QB Gabe Smalley which forced a different style of offense for them as they used Sr Athlete Nayshawn Corley as the signal caller. […]

North Allegheny 44 Central Catholic 41 WPIAL 6A Championship on 11/18/2023 (Gallery)

November 20, 2023 | William Spicher

North Allegheny defeats Central Catholic 44 – 41 to claim back to back WPIAL 6A Championship Titles. Click Here For More Photos

Lackawanna Trail vs Minersville PIAA Class 1A Playoff Game Photo Gallery and Highlights Video

November 20, 2023 | Daniel Reed

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: PHOTO GALLERY: CLICK BANNER BELOW FOR UPDATED BRACKETS: Follow www.pafootballnews.com for all your high school football updates, scores, stories, rankings and more ! You can also follow us on Twitter at @PaFootballNews and on Facebook at Pennsylvania Football News, as well as on YouTube, Instagram. For you local District XI coverage, follow @BPtashinski, @kfeger30, @BoJyeaa as well […]

2A District 4 Final Southern Columbia vs Troy (Video Recap)

November 19, 2023 | Lindsey Bennett

13-time State Champion Southern Columbia journeyed north to Alparon Park in Troy to take on the Trojans for the District 4 Title Game this week in what would play out to be a heavyweight battle. On a rainy Friday night in Bradford County through the blood, sweat and alot of mud it would be the […]