PA Football News Archives
November 2022
Canevin Takes Down South Side 49-21 to Head to WPIAL Title Game for Second Year in a Row
November 19, 2022 | Nate Grella
By Ethan Spozarski Bishop Canevin defeated the South Side Rams 49-21 in a dominant fashion on Friday. The Crusaders only ran 16 offensive snaps, and scored 5 touchdowns. Bishop Canevin came out hot scoring on their first offensive drive. In fact, it took only two minutes and twenty seven seconds. It was a 51-yard touchdown […]
History being made in Danville as Ironmen claim third straight District IV Title with 41 to 20 win over Loyalsock, QB-Zach Gordon throws FIVE touchdowns !
November 19, 2022 | Daniel Reed
History being made in Danville as Ironmen claim third straight District IV Title with 41 to 20 win over Loyalsock, QB-Zach Gordon throws FIVE touchdowns ! History being made was the phrase of the evening by players following the Ironmen’s 41 to 20 victory over a tough Loyalsock Lancers squad. It would the Ironmen who […]
Rustin rewrites the script, advances to District 1 5A Championship with revenge win over Strath Haven
November 19, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi
(Rustin’s Chase Hatton carrying the football, submitted by Kelly Montague) WALLINGFORD, Pa. — After a heartbreaking loss in the District 1 5A Championship to Strath Haven on a two-point conversion in 2021, it was Rustin that made the play of the season this time around as they stopped history from repeating in a thrilling 28-27 […]
Allentown Central Catholic Tops Jersey Shore In Overtime
November 19, 2022 | Ed Weaver
Allentown Central Catholic stopped Jersey Shore on 4th and goal from the 4-yard line in overtime to advance to next week’s PIAA quarterfinals with a 38-31 win.
Grove City wins second consecutive District X AAA Title
November 19, 2022 | Shane Lux
Slippery Rock – Grove City Eagles District X AAA champions again. After defeating the Rockets 28-20 for District X gold last season, the Eagles double-dipped and pulled away from Slippery Rock 42-23 Friday night at Slippery Rock University – a title that head coach Sam Mowrey found twice as nice. “This is special, I look […]
Danville stays unbeaten, claim 3rd straight District IV Class 3A Championship with 41 to 20 victory over Loyalsock, QB-Zach Gordon throws 5 TD passes in win !!
November 19, 2022 | Daniel Reed
Danville stays unbeaten, claim 3rd straight District IV Class 3A Championship with 41 to 20 victory over Loyalsock, QB-Zach Gordon throws 5 TD passes in win !! Quarterback-Zach Gordon threw for five touchdowns in the victory, 2 to Carson Persing, 2 to Aaron Johnson, and 1 to Mason Raup in rout of Loyalsock. Running back […]
Bishop McDevitt trounces Twin Valley
November 19, 2022 | Bill and Jen Wintermyer
The Bishop McDevitt Crusaders beat the Twin Valley Raiders 47-3, and will move on to face Manheim Central next week at Rocco Ortenzio Stadium for the District 3, 4A Championship game. The Crusaders’ win was also the 50th District 3 win for head coach Jeff Weachter. The 1st quarter opened with McDevitt receiving the kick-off. […]
Trinity comes up big on defense and special teams, blanks West Catholic 24-0
November 18, 2022 | Billy Splain
“We knew coming in that was a good defense over there” said Trinity head coach Jordan Hill. “That was our game plan all week. We knew they could fly around, get some pressure. Our run game wasn’t as good as it has been the last couple weeks and we were going to have to hang […]
Garnet Valley Passes their Way to the Finals, Win 28 to 17 over Downingtown East
November 18, 2022 | James Middleton
Concord, PA: In the middle of the fourth quarter, the Jaguars faced a crucial fourth and two from the Downingtown East twenty-one-yard line. Down three points, Garnet Valley needed to come up with a play to continue the drive. Quarterback Matt Mesaros rolled out to his right, trying to gain some time for his receivers to get […]
Crestwood survives against Valley View in District 2 4A Title game
November 18, 2022 | Mason Eddinger
As the snow fell on Crestwood Stadium, it set an amazing backdrop for the district title game. All the way back in week 1, the Comets took down the Cougars 20-7. It is hard to beat a team once, harder to do it twice. The snow falling down played right into Crestwood’s hands. Entering today’s […]
Harrisburg defeats Central York 44-7 to advance to the PIAA District III 6A Championship Game
November 18, 2022 | Pat Weider
Head Coach Cal Everett addresses his team after a 44-7 win over Central York Harrisburg dominated Central York Friday night with a 44-7 win Friday night to advance to the PIAA District III 6A Championship Game. Harrisburg […]
Steel Valley looks to continue hot streak in Semifinal against Neshannock
November 18, 2022 | Ethan Spozarski
Last season the Steel Valley Ironmen went 1-5, and 0-3 in conference play. Neshannock went 4-3 with all their games being in conference. This season the script has been rewritten. Steel Valley is the number one seed in 2A football and Neshannock comes in as the 11 seed. Steel Valley is on a 10-game win […]
Imhotep and Roman collide for the D12 5A Title
November 18, 2022 | Anthony Franklin
Two programs with the same objective, win a state title and yet only one will advance. The Imhotep Charter Panthers are led by 4th year HC Devon Johnson who has a stellar 22-4 record. Coach Rick Prete leads Roman Catholic and has restored the program in 2 years back to being a top Catholic […]
Class 2A Sub regional playoff preview: Trinity vs West Catholic
November 18, 2022 | Billy Splain
West Catholic (4-7) v Trinity (8-4) Don’t let the records fool you. Both of these teams are battle tested. The Shamrocks have four losses, however, those four losses came at the hands of three top ranked teams from larger classifications and one team that’s ranked #1. Roman Catholic, Wyomissing, West Perry (all handed the Shamrocks […]
Central Valley and Thomas Jefferson Set to Face Off in Battle of WPIAL Titans
November 18, 2022 | Nate Grella
It’s almost like looking in a mirror. The similar trajectory between Central Valley and Thomas Jefferson in recent years has been astounding. Programs that have been built on legacy, offensive firepower, dominance in the trenches, and bone-crushing defense. And now they get to face off with everything on the line. Two teams. Two legendary coaches. […]
Pittsburgh Central Catholic and North Allegheny to Square Off in WPIAL 6A Championship
November 18, 2022 | Nate Grella
By Ethan Spozarski Central Catholic started out their season by losing 4 of their first seven games, and 0-2 conference play. Since then they have won four-straight and scored 28+ points in all those games. Central Catholic finished 9-3 on the year and 6-1 in conference. This puts Central at the number three seed. Despite […]
D12 Class 6A Title Game Preview
November 18, 2022 | Anthony Franklin
The Northeast Viking football program has a long-storied history. Traditionally they’ve been a powerhouse within the Philadelphia Public League and one of the stronger teams in the Philadelphia area. The Public League and Catholic League agreed to resume the City Championship games back in 2008 when the CL officially joined the PIAA. The city […]
McKeesport and Aliquippa Prepare for Epic Semifinal Rematch
November 18, 2022 | Nate Grella
14 years. That’s how long it’s been since Aliquippa has not played in the WPIAL championship. Some semi-finals have been closer than others, but one thing has been set in stone every year for more than the last decade, write Aliquippa in pen at Heinz Field. But like a new name change at the WPIAL […]
WPIAL Class 5A Title Game: Upper St. Clair v Pine-Richland
November 18, 2022 | Nate Grella
Ever since Ryan Palmieri came in at QB midseason for Pine Richland it’s been a different season. After dropping three of their first four games of the season, the Rams turned to their best athlete under center, and since then it’s been all Rams. Pine Richland has been riding an eight game winning streak since […]
PIAA Class 2A State Playoff Preview – Central Clarion vs. Westinghouse
November 18, 2022 | Phil Myers
Class 2A State Playoff: Central Clarion Wildcats (10-1) at Westinghouse Bulldogs (11-0) @ Cupples Stadium in Pittsburgh on Friday Nov. 18 at 7 P.M. Central Clarion is the District 9 champs by virtue of their 35-0 victory over Brookville last week. Westinghouse won the Pittsburgh City League title and represents District 8 in the 2A […]
District X A Title Game
November 17, 2022 | Shane Lux
Eisenhower (11-0) vs. Reynolds (10-1) The Game: Saturday November 19th, 2022 Kickoff: 1:00 pm – Titusville High School – Carter Field District X A Title Game For the fourth straight season, Eisenhower and Reynolds will battle in the postseason – they meet for District X Class A gold for the second time in three […]
Hollywood’s Cutting Room Floor- District XI 6A Championship Edition
November 17, 2022 | Brian Ptashinski
Rematch of Regular Season Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Contest Set For Friday Night at Historic Cottingham Stadium in Easton 7:05 Kickoff. Last Week Bethlehem Freedom defeated Emmaus 28-27. Parkland rolled past Northampton 31-13. BETHLEHEM FREEDOM(10-2) Coach Jason Roeder 18th season at Freedom Record 130-74. Freedom avenged one of it’s two losses during the regular season last […]
District X Class AA Championship
November 17, 2022 | Shane Lux
Farrell (9-1) vs. Sharpsville (9-2) The Game: Saturday, November 19th, 2022 Kickoff: 7:00 pm – Wilmington District X AA Title Game Saturday’s championship will be a rematch of a game played on October 7th, where Farrell rolled to a 48-7 victory. Kylon Wilson rushed for 161 yards and three touchdowns, and Kabron Smith also rushed […]
PIAA 2A First Round Matchup: Lakeland vs Executive Education
November 17, 2022 | John Kotsko
Lakeland vs Executive Education Time: 7 PM Location: Dunmore High School About Lakeland: The Chiefs are 12-0 and won District 2 2A by defeating Holy Redeemer in the semifinals and Dunmore in the Finals. Senior QB Dominico Spataro is a dual threat QB. He has thrown for 2,238 yards and 29 touchdowns and has only […]
District One-5A-Semifinal Player Profile: Colin O’Sullivan
November 17, 2022 | Michael Pietrangelo
Name: Colin O’Sullivan Class: Senior Position: QB Team: Upper Dublin Cardinals 2022 stats: Passing: 68% completion percentage 2,442 yards & 32 TDs-2 INTs In my Game of the Week, we have two teams that are going to be battling it out to play in the District One Championship against the winner of (2) Strath Haven […]
