Playoffs
November 2024
Springfield Holds Off Garnet Valley In PIAA District 5A Semi Finals
November 16, 2024 | Ted Podberesky
Familiar faces matched up tonight for the PIAA district 5A semi finals, Springfield Cougars (11-1) hosted the Garnet Valley Jaguars (9-3). These two teams saw each other earlier in the year during week 9 of the regular season, with Springfield coming out on top 35-23. Tonight was no different for the Cougars, playing hard nosed […]
Downingtown West Advances to District 1 Championship – PHOTO GALLERY
November 16, 2024 | Andy Marchese
Downingtown West defeated Central Bucks West, 28-23, on Friday, November 15, 2024 at Kottmeyer Stadium to advance to the PIAA District 1 Championship. See the Extended Gallery HERE.
Scranton Prep downs Wyoming Area for the District 2 Class 3A crown
November 16, 2024 | Jared Samuel
When you have two teams at 11-1 playing for a district title, the hype is going to be huge. That was the case this week with the District 2 Class 3A Championship. Wyoming Area had reeled off 9 straight wins after a tough loss up at Western Wayne in week 3. The Warriors were a […]
Central Clarion takes down Farrell (video highlights)
November 16, 2024 | Billy Splain
You can’t call it an upset. The Wildcats have been destroying opponents all season long. Tonight they met a foe that is used to being in the playoffs contending for a state title. And on Friday night, the Wildcats finally took the next step. Central Clarion quarterback Jase Ferguson threw two touchdown passes and ran […]
Cambria Heights big fourth quarter leads to victory over Richland!
November 16, 2024 | Greg Ricupero
Cambria Heights back to back D6 Titles with impressive win over Richland! D6 2A Championship Game from Mansion Park in Altoona #2 Richland Rams (10-2) at #1 Cambria Heights Highlanders (12-0) Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference vs Heritage Conference Common Opponents Bishop McCort vs Richland 34-0 vs Cambria Heights 24-17 Last Meeting D6 Championship 11/6/20 CH […]
Muncy gets last minute stop, wins thriller over Lackawanna Trail
November 16, 2024 | EJ Samuel
It was a freezing cold night in Scranton and speaking of cold, both Muncy and Lackawanna Trail had a cold-blooded mindset coming into this game. Knowing it was do-or-die and a win was required to stay alive, both teams came out swinging as they combined for 56 points in the first half. When one team […]
Williams Valley Wins Back to Back District XI Championships Against Schuylkill Haven
November 16, 2024 | Karlee Feger
Williams Valley quarterback Brady Shomper runs for a first down The Williams Valley Vikings claimed the District XI 2A Championship over the Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes for the second season in a row. Kian Krzyzanowski scored two touchdowns for the Vikings. Brady Shomper and Blazer Lords each scored as well. Niko Carestia scored both Hurricane touchdowns. […]
South Park beats Ellwood City advances to Championship for first time since 2005
November 15, 2024 | Andrew Schaffer
For the first time since 2005 South Park is heading WPIAL 2A Championship. They got there with a 28-7 victory over Ellwood City. “I gotta soak it in here a little bit, it was definitely our goal at the beginning of the year to get down there, now we just got some new goals to […]
Quincy Swaim Runs Over Steelton-Highspire To Send Bedford To 2A Quarterfinals
November 15, 2024 | Baron Dionis
Quincy Swaim and the Bison defense took Bedford to the next round with a 24-15 victory over the Steelton-Highspire Steamrollers. Bedford will move on and take on the District 4 champions in the Troy Trojans. After a scoreless first quarter, Bedford got an interception from Chase Bauman and Swaim led the Bison down for a […]
Pope John Paul Shuts Out Valley View 36-0 In Opening Round Of States (Video Highlights)
November 15, 2024 | Jake Mills
Pope John Paul posted a shutout in the opening round of the 4A state playoffs over Valley View 36-0. Braden Reed and Dylan Skarbek both had 2 touchdowns for the Golden Panthers while Bradey Bass scored as well. Pope John Paul will faceoff against the winner of West Philadelphia and Bonner-Prendie from District 12 who […]
Harrisburg downs Manheim Twp to advance
November 15, 2024 | Billy Splain
“We’ve been here before, we have more work to do”. That’s about as simple as it got for Harrisburg head coach Calvin Everett. His Cougars defeated Manheim Township 35-14 to advance to the PIAA District III Class 6A title game against Wilson next week. The win was convincing but it wasn’t easy. Harrisburg jumped out […]
Hollidaysburg Survives Against Abington Heights
November 15, 2024 | Mason Eddinger
Thanksgiving looms, Christmas awaits, The New Year lurks, and High School Football in Pennsylvania winds down. The pool of teams get smaller and smaller by the week. This week, Abington Heights took on Hollidaysburg at Alumni Field in Milton. Not many could have predicted the Abington Heights Comets being this good this early. The Comets […]
Bedford vs Steelton-Highspire Preview: 2A State Playoffs
November 15, 2024 | Baron Dionis
We are getting deeper into the playoffs and a big matchup in 2A is set for 7 PM tonight between the Bedford Bison and Steelton-Highspire Steamrollers. This game will be played at a neutral site at Claysburg-Kimmel High School. Steelton-Highspire is looking to win their third straight state championship, this time at the 2A level. […]
Southern Lehigh Beats Bethlehem Catholic 28-7 – DXI Championship (Photo +Video Gallery)
November 15, 2024 | Ryan Scipio
Southern Lehigh Beats Bethlehem Catholic 28-7 Southern Lehigh came in with a mission and didn’t break from it. Sean Steckert lead the way for Southern Lehigh with 4 Touchdowns on the night. Colton Sams connected with Steckert for 8-yard touchdown. Becahi had a several opportunities deep in Southern Lehigh territory but failed on turnovers. They […]
2024 District 4 3A Title Game Preview and Prediction
November 15, 2024 | Davin Ridall
The stage is finally set, two of the biggest juggernauts in all of District 4 this year are finally set to meet in the biggest game of the year. The 11-0 Danville Ironmen are ready to welcome in the 10-1 Lewisburg Green Dragons, this game being the first meeting between these two sides since last […]
Clearfield vs. General McLane – Preview
November 14, 2024 | Phil Myers
General McLane (8-2) @ Clearfield (11-0) Friday November 15 at 7:00 Clearfield is led by Brady Collins, one of the best backs in PA this season. Collins has raced around the field to the tune of 2,390 yards and 34 touchdowns. He averages 10.6 yards a carry. Carter Freeland has 823 yards to his credit […]
Playoff Preview: 4A City Championship – Bonner/Prendie vs. West Philadelphia (D12/4A City Title)
November 14, 2024 | Mike Livingston
West Philadelphia – 7-4 (4A PFN Rank: NR) Head Coach: Karl Patrick (3rd Season – 21-12) The 2024 West Philadelphia HS Speedboys are no stranger to history. The team is coming off an 18-0 victory over Martin Luther King just last week to claim their first Philadelphia Public League title in 83 years. Now they’ll […]
District 2 Class 3A Championship Preview: Wyoming Area at Scranton Prep
November 14, 2024 | Jared Samuel
It all comes down to this one, and it’s been building up since the opening weekend in District 2. A head-to-head matchup of 2 juggernauts with the District 2 Class 3A Championship on the line. Let’s take a look at both teams heading into this huge game! Wyoming Area (11-1) PFN State Class 3A #10 […]
PIAA 6A 1st Round Preview: State College vs Williamsport
November 14, 2024 | Ed Weaver
The opening round of the PIAA Playoffs kicks off this weekend with the Williamsport Millionaires hosting the State College Little Lions in one of eight Class 6A match ups.
Clearfield 34 USO 24 D8/9 Sub-Regional on 11/9/2024 Gallery
November 14, 2024 | William Spicher
Clearfield wins District 8/9 sub-regional 34 to 24 over USO at Brookville. Links to article and more photos below. Click Here For More Photos Click Here For Article
Mayhem’s Game Of The Week: North Penn @ Central Bucks South
November 14, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo
District 1-6A Semifinal/Opening Round of PIAA State Tournament #4 North Penn Knights @ #1 Central Bucks South Titans Friday, November 15, 2024 Location: Titan Stadium 1100 Folly Rd, Warrington Pa, 18976 Kickoff: 7 PM #1 Central Bucks South (12-0, 7-0) PFN State Ranking: 6A-4th District Seed: 1st Head Coach: Tom Hetrick (10th Season) Season […]
District One-5A Playoff Preview: Semifinals
November 14, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo
The District 1 semi-finals features a rematch of Central League foes and a tilt between two of District 1’s most respected programs. In a rematch from week nine, #1 seed Springfield takes on #4 seed Garnet Valley. Springfield defeated Garnet Valley 35-23 week nine of the regular season. The Cougars are coming off a round […]
District One-6A Playoff Preview: Semifinals
November 14, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo
Aye, we’ve completed another round of playoff football. The 6A quarterfinals saw number one seed Central Bucks South (12-0) blank number eight-seed Plymouth Whitemarsh 35-0. In our second game, number three seed North Penn (10-2) defeated the fifth-seeded Fords of Haverford (10-2) 29-21. Game three pitted number two seed Downingtown West (11-1) vs seven-seed Owen […]
PFN Presents: The STATE of PA Football-Playoffs round 3! Plus-Controversy in Coal Country!
November 13, 2024 | Billy Splain
Join the PFN staff and guest Joe Gilloway from Linglestown Gazette sports as they break down round three, plus they’ll tackle ‘the controversy in coal country!
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