Playoffs

November 2024

Troy Overpowers Bedford On Their Way To Eastern Semi-Finals

November 23, 2024 | Ed Weaver

Last night in their 42-16 win over Bedford, Troy’s offense went back to their smash mouth football roots.

Elijah Faulkner leads high-paced Central Catholic offense to rout of State College

November 23, 2024 | Billy Splain

File Photo: Elijah Faulkner ALTOONA — Central Catholic began its football season with a pair of losses to some talented teams in St. Frances Academy (Md.) and Pine-Richland. The Vikings were outscored a combined 66-33 in the losses. Since those losses, Central Catholic has won 10 straight games. The Vikings made it 11 in a […]

West Chester Rustin Rumbles It’s Way to Second District 1 Championship in School History

November 23, 2024 | Willie McGonigle

SPRINGFIELD: For each of the past three years Chase Hatton and his classmates have seen their season end with heartbreak in the District playoffs. In their senior year, they were determined not to let that happen to their class again on a damp chilly Friday night Hatton and his classmates accomplished one of their goals […]

Austin Johnson shines again, Muncy wins first state Quarterfinal game ever

November 22, 2024 | Billy Splain

“This is the most state quarterfinals we’ve won, one.” That what Muncy head coach Sean Tetreault said when asked how many state playoffs games the Indians have won. Tonight at Cedar Cliff Muncy running back Austin Johnson rushed for 332 yards and four touchdowns and hauled in a TD pass to lead the Indians to […]

PIAA Class 4A Quarterfinals Preview: Bonner-Prendie vs. Pope John Paul II

November 22, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

For the 2nd year in a row these two teams will meet to determine who advances to the state semifinals. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm at Norristown HS which is about as neutral of a site as you can get for both of these schools. Offensively these teams are almost identical, defensively PJP seems to […]

Friday game locations with snow potential got a “redo”

November 22, 2024 | Billy Splain

The above map shows the locations of Friday games and snow potential. Gold stars are current game location and red stars are where games were to be played. Map courtesy of our weather sponsor PAWEATHERPLUS The PIAA Quarterfinal round happening this Friday hit a snag. A big, white, snowy snag. When the locations were released […]

PIAA Class AAA Quarterfinal Preview: Hickory vs. Penn Cambria

November 21, 2024 | Shane Lux

Hickory Hornets vs. Penn Cambria Panthers Friday November 22nd, 7 PM @ Armstrong High School About the Hickory Hornets Record: 10-1 Head Coach: Bill Dungee Conference: District 10 Region 4 Players to Watch: Quarterback: Zander Telesz. 1,558 passing yards, 24 touchdowns, 600 rushing yards, 10 touchdowns. Runningback: Kelvin Morrison. 1346 rushing yards, 20 touchdowns, 8 […]

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

November 21, 2024 | Jared Samuel

We are finally out of the District-level games and into the State Quarterfinals. Let’s take a look at both teams heading into this huge game! Northwestern Lehigh (13-0) PFN State Class 3A #1 ranked The Tigers are hoping for a return to Cumberland Valley and a shot at the elusive state championship they missed out […]

District 10 Playoff Round 3 Recap

November 21, 2024 | Shane Lux

November 15, 2024 Clearfield 27, General McLane 26 Brady Collins scored on a 10-yard run with 1:57 to play, and General McLane missed the game-winning field goal at the buzzer as the Bison nipped the Lancers 27-26. Read the full game recap here. Hickory 37, Sharon 31 Hickory scored two touchdowns in the final 2:40 […]

Wilson vs Harrisburg: District 3 6A Championship Showdown

November 21, 2024 | Dontrell Mitchell

FOR ALL THE DISTRICT 3 CLASS 6A MARBLES It’s Week 13, and both of these powerhouse teams are still going strong. The Wilson Bulldogs will face the Harrisburg Cougars for the District 3 6A Championship in a highly anticipated matchup. The game kicks off Saturday at 1 PM at Exeter High School. The legendary Doug […]

Mayhem’s Game of the Week: North Penn @ Downingtown West (Week 13)

November 21, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo

District 1-6A Final/PIAA Quarterfinal Round #4 North Penn Knights @ #2 Downingtown West Whippets Date: Friday, November 22, 2024 Location: Walter E. Kottmeyer Stadium Kickoff: 7:00 PM #4 North Penn (11-2, 5-2) District Rank: 6A-4th PFN State Ranking: 6A-10th Head coach: Dick Beck (23rd Season) About the Knights: During the semifinals, the Knights avenged […]

District One-5A Playoff Preview: Championship

November 21, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo

And there were two! Last week went according to chalk with the 2nd seed West Chester Rustin and top seed Springfield Delco being victorious. The 2nd seed Golden Knights used a stellar defensive effort, timely special teams play, and a potent ground game to easily dispatch the 6th seed Upper Dublin 35-14. The Cougars last […]

District One-6A Playoff Preview: Championship

November 21, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo

We’ve done it! We’ve finally made it to the district championship game. The winner of this game moves on to face the winner of the District 11/12 matchup of St. Joe’s Prep and Parkland in the State Semifinals next weekend. Last week, we finally got to see some more upsets. In our first game, the […]

Hittin’ The Road With Travelin’ Matt – Playoffs (Spartans, Wildcats, Jaguars & Vikings)

November 20, 2024 | Matt Herring

Each week Travelin’ Matt traverses Pennsylvania attending the hottest high school football games and best match ups in the Commonwealth. Follow his exploits each week as he documents his journey from Week 0 to the Pennsylvania State Football Finals! Thursday, November 14 4A HM Southern Lehigh (10-2) vs. 4A Bethlehem Catholic (6-6) Friday, […]

Class 2A Quarterfinal Preview: Central Clarion vs. Cambria Heights

November 20, 2024 | Phil Myers

CH photo credit Paula Kibker-Nedock Central Clarion vs. Cambria Heights at Armstrong – Saturday November 23 at 1:00 PM Central Clarion Wildcats (12-0) Dave Eggleton is the head honcho at Central Clarion (D9) and has been since 2021. Prior to that he coached Clarion-Limestone from 2013 to 2018. He has compiled an overall record of […]

Class 4A Quarterfinal Preview: Clearfield vs. Thomas Jefferson

November 20, 2024 | Phil Myers

Clearfield vs. Thomas Jefferson at Windber – Friday November 22 at 7:00 PM Clearfield Bison (12-0) Clearfield is coached by Myles Caragein who took over for the legendary Tim Janocko for the 2023 season. In two years Caragein has 20 wins against 4 losses. Clearfield is usually a run first team but will throw. They […]

Class 1A Quarterfinal Preview: Wilmington vs. Port Allegany

November 20, 2024 | Phil Myers

Wilmington vs. Port Allegany at DuBois – Friday November 22 at 7:00 PM Wilmington Greyhounds (8-2) Wilmington is coached by Brandon Phillian and ranked 7th in the state. He has been the head coach since the 2018 season and has compiled a record of 44-20. He took the Greyhounds to the state championship game in […]

Around District 11 With Pam and Guy: And Then There Were Four

November 20, 2024 | Guy Smith

2024 Episode 28. It was our last week before Pam’s first knee replacement surgery on the 19th. If all goes well, the second one will happen six to eight weeks later. With that in mind, it was mostly “Pam’s Pick” last week. We ended up at PIAA 3A field hockey semi-finals on Tuesday, District 11 […]

Williams Valley/Schuylkill Haven Photo Gallery

November 18, 2024 | Billy Splain

Luxy’s Week 13 Game Highlight Videos

November 17, 2024 | Shane Lux

Subscribe to Luxy’s YouTube Channel Here Sharon vs. Hickory Thomas Jefferson vs. McKeesport Wilmington vs. Greenville

WPIAL CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY PHOTOS: PCC V NORTH ALLEGHENY

November 17, 2024 | Billy Splain

PHOTOS BY @SYKOTYK AND @KAR120C6

WPIAL CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY PHOTOS: TJ V MCKEESPORT

November 17, 2024 | Billy Splain

PHOTOS BY @SYKOTYK AND @KAR120C6

St Joseph’s Prep VS Imhotep Charter District XII 6A Championship (Photo Gallery)

November 17, 2024 | Ryan Scipio

St Joseph’s Prep Defeats Imhotep Charter 42-0 St Joseph’s Prep left no doubts who the big dog is in District XII. They shut out Imhotep 42-0 at Northeast High School. They Claim the District XII Championship. St Joseph’s Prep moves on to play Parkland. Full Article Here X.com/ScipScip

Wilmington Wins First District 10 Title Since 2020

November 17, 2024 | Shane Lux

Transfer – Wilmington grinds out their first District 10 title since 2020 with a 26-21 victory over Greenville. It wasn’t perfect, but the Greyhounds gave head coach Brandon Phillian one fantastic birthday present. “Bringing the District 10 championship trophy back to Wilmington for the first time since 2020 just feels incredible,” said Phillian. “I’ve been […]