Playoffs

December 2025

PIAA Class 3A Title Game Preview: Avonworth

December 5, 2025 | Davin Ridall

AVONWORTH ANTELOPES vs NORTHWESTERN LEHIGH TIGERS PIAA District 7 – Class 3A WPIAL 3A Section 1 Head Coach: Duke Johncour OVERVIEW Avonworth is certainly no stranger to this stage, considering they made it year last season. The Antelopes also didn’t have to rely entirely on film to learn about who they were playing, as this […]

Strong Second Half and Stellar Steckert Effort Lift Southern Lehigh to First Title

December 5, 2025 | Cody Brady

A nip and tuck first half for the Spartajs ajd Raiders took a turn in favor of Southern Lehigh early in the second half. Four plays in, Colton Sams fired deep over the middle to Otto Young for a 40-yard touchdown. It took two more for Adam Fritts to pick off Maverik Foster over the […]

PIAA 4A Championship Twin Valley vs Southern Lehigh (Photo Gallery)

December 5, 2025 | Ryan Scipio

Southern Lehigh wins first Championship 43-21 vs Twin Valley. Enjoy the gallery below. Full gallery on ScipsPhotography.com later this weekend Follow @ScipScip Game Highlights:

Twin Valley season comes to an end with loss to Spartans

December 5, 2025 | Billy Splain

Twin Valley saw its season end in the PIAA Class 4A title game tonight at Cumberland Valley’s Chapman Field. Sean Steckert ran all over the Raiders and scored four TDs. The Raiders had no answer to stop the Spartan running game and dropped to 14-1 with the 43-21 loss. The game itself was close for […]

Southern Lehigh captures first ever state championship in convincing fashion.

December 5, 2025 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski

Behind the running of Sean Steckert and the dominating line play. Southern Lehigh Spartans overwhelm Twin Valley in PIAA 4A championship. MECHANICSBURG- Behind an outstanding run game, led by running back Sean Steckert’s 37 carry 301 yard performance, including four touchdowns, the Southern Lehigh Spartans defeated the Twin Valley Raiders 43-21 in a PIAA State […]

Speed Kills: Clairton Suffocates Marauders to Claim Class A Crown

December 4, 2025 | Cody Brady

It was a second-quarter drive for Bishop Guilfoyle that covered 8:34. Down 14-0, the Marauders drove into the red zone. But a pass in the flat with no blockers, a fumbled snap, and a Justin Wheeler heave into the end zone under heavy duress left the Marauders settling for a 28-yard field goal. The momentum […]

PIAA 1A Championship Clairton vs Bishop Guilfoyle (Photo Gallery)

December 4, 2025 | Ryan Scipio

Full High Quality Gallery coming later this week to ScipsPhotography.com Game Highlights Clairton 35 Bishop Guilfoyle 3 Score by Quarters Clairton – 6 8 21 0 – 35 Bishop Guilfoyle – 0 3 0 0 – 3 Scoring Summary First Quarter C – Brandon Murphy 14 yd pass from Jeff Thompson, (pass failed), 1:55 […]

Bishop Guilfoyle falls short in bid for 6th State Title

December 4, 2025 | Jared Samuel

As the defending Class 1A state champs, Bishop Guilfoyle came into the game playing strong defense, having shut out 3 of their last five opponents. Their offense had also been stout, putting up 184 points in their five playoff games. Unfortunately, the Marauders could not get going against Clairton, who played a very strong game […]

Strong Defensive Performance Powers Clairton To First State Title In 13 Years

December 4, 2025 | Davin Ridall

MECHANICSBURG – As the saying goes, “third time’s the charm.” This game was the third time that Clairton and Bishop Guilfoyle had met in the state title game. After having lost the first two times to the Marauders, this time around the Bears got it done dominantly, winning 35-3 over Bishop Guilfoyle and racking off […]

PIAA Class 5A Title Game Preview: Bishop McDevitt

December 4, 2025 | Jared Samuel

BISHOP MCDEVITT CRUSADERS vs ROMAN CATHOLIC CAHILLITES PIAA District 3 – Class AAAAA League: Mid Penn Conference – Commonwealth Head Coach: Jeff Weachter OVERVIEW The defending Class 5A state champ Crusaders are ready for the chance to repeat. They have won a state title 3 times and have won the District 3 title 18 […]

PIAA Class 5A Title Game Preview: Roman Catholic

December 4, 2025 | Nicholas Mastripolito

Roman Catholic VS Bishop McDevitt PIAA District 12 – AAAAA League: Philadelphia Catholic League Head Coach: Rick Prete OVERVIEW The Cahillites were in this exact spot last year, facing off against Bishop McDevitt for the chance at a state title. Roman did not get it done, but this year, they are looking to […]

PIAA Class 2A Title Game Preview: Farrell

December 4, 2025 | Shane Lux

Farrell Steelers vs. Southern Columbia Tigers Friday, December 5th, 1 pm, Cumberland Valley’s Chapman Stadium About the Farrell Steelers PIAA District 10 – Class AA League – District 10 Region 1 Head Coach: Anthony Pegues Overview Farrell is making their seventh trip to the state title game. The Steelers are 4-2 in their previous six […]

PIAA Class 2A Title Game Preview: Southern Columbia

December 4, 2025 | Dave Fegley

PIAA District 4 League: PHAC Head Coach: Jim Roth OVERVIEW Southern Columbia in a state final? It has become an annual tradition for followers in Catawissa, Elysburg, and Numidia. Not last year though. The Tigers were sent packing in the district semifinals to eventual state champion Troy and finished with a 7-5 record. That win […]

The STATE of PA Football: 2025 TITLE GAME BREAKDOWN SHOW LIVE from Arooga’s in Mechanicsburg

December 3, 2025 | Billy Splain

OUR ANNUAL LIVE TITLE GAME BREAKDOWN SHOW! JOIN THE PFN STAFF & PENNLIVE’S ERIC EPLER AS WE BREAK DOWN ALL SIX GAMES! If you’re in town, come be a part of the show!! Great atmosphere and awesome food at Arooga’s, 4713 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA.

PIAA Class 4A Title Game Preview: Twin Valley

December 3, 2025 | Billy Splain

TWIN VALLEY vs. SOUTHERN LEHIGH PIAA District 3 – Class AAAA League: Lancaster-Lebanon League – Section 4 Head Coach: Brett Myers OVERVIEW You would think that after graduating your two top scorers, Evan Myers and Evan Johnson, the Raiders of Twin Valley might have an off year. Not so fast! Since Brett Myers took over as head […]

PIAA Class 4A Title Game Preview: Southern Lehigh

December 3, 2025 | Cody Brady

SOUTHERN LEHIGH vs. TWIN VALLEY PIAA District 11 – Class AAAA League: Colonial Head Coach: Phil Sams OVERVIEW Southern Lehigh knocked on the door of the state title game last year, coming up short in the semifinals to Bonner-Prendie. This season, they barreled through that door by holding on against a late Cardinal O’Hara rally. […]

PIAA Class 1A Title Game Preview: Clairton Bears

December 3, 2025 | Davin Ridall

CLAIRTON BEARS vs BISHOP GUILFOYLE MARAUDERS PIAA District 7 – Class 1A WPIAL 1A Section 1 Head Coach: Wayne Wade OVERVIEW After being handed their only loss of the season in the state quarterfinals by Fort Cherry a season ago, Clairton has finally found their way back to the big stage. The Bears are certainly no stranger […]

PIAA Class 1A Title Game Preview: Bishop Guilfoyle Marauders

December 3, 2025 | Jared Samuel

BISHOP GUILFOYLE MARAUDERS vs CLAIRTON BEARS PIAA District 6 – Class A League: Laurel Highlands League – East 1 Head Coach: Justin Wheeler OVERVIEW The defending Class 1A state champ Marauders are back in the title game. They have won a state title 5 times since 2014 and have won the District 6 title 10 […]

Twin Valley v Aliquippa Gallery

December 2, 2025 | Bill Snook

2025 District 10 Semifinal Recap

December 1, 2025 | Shane Lux

November 28, 2025 Clairton 57, Greenville 0 Greenville’s 2025 season came to an abrupt end, as the Trojans were no match for WPIAL Champion Clariton. Read the full game recap here. November 29, 2025 Farrell 40, Seton-LaSalle 19 Farrell advanced to the state title game for the first time since 2019, thanks to 240 rushing […]

Editorial: Dispelling The Southern Columbia Vo-Tech Myth

December 1, 2025 | Matt Herring

“The ultimate ignorance is the rejection of something you know nothing about yet refuse to investigate.” – Wayne W. Dyer The Southern Columbia football program will compete in its record 23rd Pennsylvania State Final this week in pursuit of a record 15th PA State Championship. The’ve had consecutive State Title runs of seven from 2017-2023 […]

Hittin’ The Road with Travelin’ Matt – State Semi-Finals (Hittin’ The Home Stretch)

December 1, 2025 | Matt Herring

Each week Travelin’ Matt traverses Pennsylvania attending the hottest high school football games and best matchups in the Commonwealth. Follow his exploits each week as he documents his journey from Week Zero to the Pennsylvania State Football Finals! Wednesday, November 27 SCFCA Schuylkill County All-Star Game (North vs. South) Friday, November 29 4A […]

Hittin’ The Road with Travelin’ Matt – State Finals (The Final Chapter)

December 1, 2025 | Matt Herring

Each week Travelin’ Matt traverses Pennsylvania attending the hottest high school football games and best matchups in the Commonwealth. Follow his exploits each week as he documents his journey from Week Zero to the Pennsylvania State Football Finals! Thursday, December 4 1A #1 Clairton (14-1) vs. #2 Bishop Guilfoyle (13-2) 4A #1 Twin Valley […]