Playoffs
November 2024
Southern Lehigh advances to their first-ever state semifinal by defeating Juniata in a 4A playoff.
November 24, 2024 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Behind a 38-point first half barrage Southern Lehigh cruises past Juniata in a PIAA 4A quarterfinal contest. SHAMOKIN- Because of an early season snowstorm wreaked havoc with the scheduling of the PIAA state playoffs on Friday, the game between Southern Lehigh Spartns and the Juniata Indians was pushed back to Saturday after at Kemp Memorial […]
Central Clarion Dominates Cambria Heights 49-6
November 24, 2024 | Shane Lux
Kittanning – Central Clarion scored 35 first-half points and rolled past unbeaten District 6 champion Cambria Heights 49-6 Saturday night at Armstrong High School. Typically, the games get more difficult when you’re in a state quarterfinal playoff match. Not so far for the Central Clarion Wildcats. Next week’s showdown with 12-1 WPIAL champion South Park […]
Riverside Survives and Advances to State Semifinals with victory over Williams Valley
November 24, 2024 | John Kotsko
Within 2 and a half minutes of the second quarter, the game completely changed, Riverside recovered back to back fumbles and turned the two turnovers into two touchdowns which made it 28-7 at halftime. Williams Valley didn’t go away easily. They made it 28-21 with 10:49 to go but Riverside held on to get the […]
Northwestern Lehigh drops Scranton Prep
November 24, 2024 | Jared Samuel
It was another rematch in the State playoffs for these 2 teams, and there were significant venue changes and weather delays before the matchup could finally take place. Northwestern Lehigh was a perfect 13-0 on the season and fresh off of a big win over Conwell-Egan, while Scranton Prep was 12-1 and came in after […]
Peters Township loses tough heartbreaker 20-9 in the WPIAL final to Pine-Richland
November 23, 2024 | Mia Williams
A strong defense and pinpoint accuracy throws by the Pine-Richland Rams ended the Peters Township Indians’ season and with it, the chance to claim back-to-back WPIAL titles. The Indian defense, which is one of the strongest in the WPIAL, only giving up an average of 10 points per game, was able to contain the Rams […]
Penn Cambria’s Team Effort Blows by Hickory to Advance
November 23, 2024 | Phil Myers
Saturday afternoon in Kittaning at the Armstrong High School football field, it was chilly and drizzling before the game. Little did anyone know, especially the Hickory Hornets, but a storm was coming. This pending storm was the Penn Cambria Panther football team which took the field and rained its will upon Hickory, controlling the game […]
Ironmen get second ever win in quarterfinal round
November 23, 2024 | Billy Splain
Pics via Gina Frisenda Danville has entered a territory that they’ve only traversed once before. They advanced to the state semi-final round with a chance to play for a state title. They’ve appeared in 5 piaa quarterfinals & were 1-4. Until today. Their only win was against Archbishop Carroll in 2020. Until today. That year […]
Central Valley swallows 17-0 shut-out loss in 3A WPIAL Championship
November 23, 2024 | Annabelle Aquino
The Central Valley Warriors lost to the Avonworth Antelopes 17-0 in the 3A WPIAL Championship game at Acrisure Stadium. The low-scoring game developed from strong defensive stops and the Warriors’ inability to recover from Avonworth’s quick offensive start. “Like I told these guys in the locker room, ‘You didn’t fail. You came up short… there’s […]
Third Times the Charm: Avonworth wins WPIAL title after losing previous two seasons
November 23, 2024 | Ethan Spozarski
The third time’s the charm as Avonworth defeated Central Valley 17-0 in the 3A WPIAL Championship. The Antelopes have made the 3A Championship the past two seasons, however lost both against Belle Vernon with a combined score of 40-7. Head coach Duke Johncour said this championship is a great feeling; there’s more to it. “It’s […]
Harrisburg Captures District 3 6A Title – PHOTO GALLERY
November 23, 2024 | Andy Marchese
Harrisburg defeated Wilson, 48-14, on Saturday, November 22, 2024 at Don Thomas Stadium to win the PIAA District 3 6A Championship. See the Extended Gallery HERE.
Bishop Guilfoyle Routs Westinghouse 56-15
November 23, 2024 | Shane Lux
Farrell – Bishop Guilfoyle opened up a 21-0 lead in the first quarter and never looked back as the Marauders cruised past City League champion Westinghouse 56-15. The general consensus across the state from several media outlets and pundits thought the game would either be close or a Westinghouse blowout of the Marauders. Well, at […]
South Park wins first WPIAL Title since 2005
November 23, 2024 | Andrew Schaffer
For the first time since 2005 South Park is WPIAL Champions. They did it by running the ball in their 21-14 win over Seton LaSalle. “It’s great for the program, I think our program is in a good place, to be able to see the people that are going to come after them to be […]
Seton LaSalle ends season with a 21-14 loss to South Park in the WPIAL finals
November 23, 2024 | Mia Williams
A young Seton LaSalle Rebel team struggled to keep up with an imposing group of South Park Eagles which led to a 21-14 loss and an end to the Rebels perfect WPIAL playoff record. The game, which took place at Acruisure Stadium, started with a series of offensive plays by Seton LaSalle. The Rebels ended […]
Thomas Jefferson Shuts Down Clearfield To Advance To 4A Semi Finals
November 23, 2024 | Baron Dionis
The Thomas Jefferson Jaguars continued their undefeated season with a dominating 35-0 win over the Clearfield Bison. With the victory, the Jaguars moved on and will face off against Lampeter-Strasburg in the 4A Semi Finals. Thomas Jefferson took over on on each side of the ball this afternoon, starting off the game with a three […]
Fort Cherry wins back-to-back 1A WPIAL Championship
November 23, 2024 | Annabelle Aquino
The Fort Cherry Rangers defeated the Clairton Bears 21-20 in the 1A WPIAL Championship game. The Rangers defended their title from last year, making this their second WPIAL Championship victory. “They did a fantastic job coming out and playing our style,” said Fort Cherry head coach Tanner Garry. “ We wanted to show from an […]
Clairton Bears fall short in 1A WPIAL Championship against Fort Cherry
November 23, 2024 | Ethan Spozarski
The Clairton Bears lost to the Fort Cherry Rangers 21-20 with the storyline being a tale of two halves. Clairton coming into today had never allowed more than seven points in a single game all year being one of the best defenses in all the WPIAL. Clairton started the game on defense, and like they […]
Bishop McDevitt Overpowers Exeter, Four-peats as District 3 Champions
November 23, 2024 | Cody Brady
On a soggy night at Eastern Lebanon County High School, Bishop McDevitt and Exeter met for the first time ever. The #6 seed Crusaders dominated the #8 Eagles each and every way possible on their way to a 48-14 victory over Exeter and fourth consecutive district title. Many expected a high-scoring affair, and the Crusaders […]
Downingtown West Triumphs Over North Penn in District One Title Game
November 23, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo
Featured photo courtesy of Markayzee Sports Photography Downingtown— In the ’70s, legendary head coach Bear Bryant coined, “Offense sells tickets, but defense wins championships.” The adage was proven last night when the Whippets defense shifted the tides in their favor late in the game, ultimately securing their second district championship in the past six years. […]
Troy Too Much For A Good Bedford Team
November 23, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
(Video Recap) Bedford started the game tough but, in the end, it was Troy big as they advance to the state AA Semi Final Game Next Week. (Click Link Below for Video Recap)
Aiden Bliss and Port Allegany Run Past Wilmington and into the Class 1A Semifinals
November 23, 2024 | Phil Myers
The Port Allegany Gator football team led by Aiden Bliss used a punishing ground attack to defeat Wilmington’s Greyhounds 38-20 and punch their ticket into the Class 1A state semifinals. The game, played at Mansell Stadium in DuBois on a cold and wet night, was close until Port Allegany scored a pair of late third […]
St. Joe’s Prep just too much for Parkland
November 23, 2024 | Torey Petruno
Perkasie- It was a cold, rainy, snowy night in Perkasie for this PIAA 6A Quarterfinal matchup. Prep came in to the game fresh off a blowout victory over Imhotep Charter looking to take another step towards back-to-back state championships. Parkland was fresh off a dominant 6A District 11 championship victory over Emmaus, a team who […]
St Joseph’s Prep beats Parkland 46-7 (Photo Gallery)
November 23, 2024 | Ryan Scipio
St Joseph’s Prep beats Parkland 46-7 Parkland – 7 St. Joseph’s Prep – 46 Full Article HERE Teams are warming up. 30 min to kickoff@PHSTrojansFB– 0@SJPrep_Football – 0 1st qtr 12:00 Updates Sponsored by @SLUHNSportsMed @PaFootballNews@CCHastings1863 @BPtashinski @LSVSports @NStomsky @afrankl3 @WilliePAFN @NittanyPete #playoffs #states #piaa #highschoolfootball… pic.twitter.com/aWKvXM0ycZ — Ryan Scipio (@ScipScip) November 22, 2024 Kickoff […]
Downingtown West Secures District 1 6A Title – PHOTO GALLERY
November 23, 2024 | Andy Marchese
Downingtown West defeated North Penn, 25-16, on Friday, November 22, 2024 at Kottmeyer Stadium to win the PIAA District 1 Championship. See the Extended Gallery HERE.
Lampeter-Strasburg Survives To Stay Unbeaten, Wins Overtime Thriller over Wyomissing for first District 3 championship since 2020 !
November 23, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Lampeter-Strasburg survives scare, scores 10 unanswered points to win thriller in overtime 30 to 27 over the Wyomissing Spartans. Pioneers’ Dominic Brown scores the first points of the game with this 1 yard touchdown run. The Pioneers would get the ball to begin the game, a 7 play drive for 41 yards, capped off with […]
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