PA Football News Archives
November 2023
Avonworth heads to second title game in a row after beating Elizabeth-Forward 21-10
November 18, 2023 | Joey Chirillo
The Avonworth Antelopes advance to the 3A championship at Acrisure Stadium facing off against the Belle Vernon Leopards for the second year in a row after defeating the Elizabeth-Forward Warriors 21-10 at Gateway High School. Facing some brutal weather in the late afternoon into the early evening with constant rain, this game was poised […]
Downingtown West Gets Their Revenge Takes Down Downingtown East
November 18, 2023 | Willie McGonigle
DOWNINGTOWN: Last season after dropping the regular season meetings to rivals Downingtown West and Coatesville the Downingtown East Cougars went on to reach the District 1 6A Final by avenging their previous losses to Coatesville and Downingtown West. With that in mind, after dropping the regular season matchup to East, the Downingtown West Whippets set […]
Hickory Wins District 10 AAA Crown
November 18, 2023 | Shane Lux
Farrell – For the first time since 2020, the Hickory Hornets are District 10 champions. Hickory used a stifling defense to turn the tables on the Tigers following a 12-0 loss on September 8th into a 14-6 victory Friday night at Farrell’s Pegues Sports Complex. “I love the game of football so much; it teaches […]
Danville routs Loyalsock to win District 4 3A title
November 17, 2023 | Mason Eddinger
Once again, it was Danville and Loyalsock in the District 4 Class 3A title game, and once again Danville came out on top. Over the last few years, Loyalsock has always been good, but not good enough to beat Danville. Earlier in the year, Loyalsock let Danville slip by them in a 28-25 thriller in […]
Aliquippa Handles Mars with a 47-24 Victory
November 17, 2023 | Ethan Erhard
The number one-seeded Aliquippa Quips took care of business over Mars this Friday night with a 47-24 final score. The Mars Fightin Planets received the opening kickoff and capped it off with a 65-yard drive, and a one-yard rushing touchdown from running back Evan Wright. Mara gets on the bored first with a 1 yard […]
Strath Haven punches ticket to district title behind big days from Fisher and Glavicic
November 17, 2023 | Brendan Ricciardi
(James Fisher ran for 78 yards and both of Strath Haven’s touchdowns as the Panthers advance to the district title game. Image via James Quinn) WALLINGFORD, PA — These Strath Haven fans have to be getting tired of their playoff games coming down to dramatic two-point conversions. That was the case once again as the […]
District 12 6A Championship Game Preview
November 17, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
The District 12 6A championship game aka the City Title game will take place Saturday at 4pm at the Northeast Supersite. The 6A Catholic League Champions St. Joes Prep (10-1) will battle Abraham Lincoln (7-5) for the right to claim the City Championship as well as a berth into the PIAA Quarterfinals next weekend. St. […]
District 7: 1A-4A Semi Final Preview
November 17, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
After another round of playoff games, 1A through 4A will be holding their semifinal matchups this Friday. With that being said, here is your District 7 playoff preview. Class 1A: South Side (1) – After earning the top seed in the playoffs to their 12-0 overall record in 1A, the South Side Rams shutout the […]
Preview: Neumann Goretti vs. Scranton Prep — Class 3A Playoff
November 17, 2023 | Jared Samuel
District 12 3A Champion Neumann Goretti Saints (10-1) vs. District 2 3A Champion Scranton Prep Cavaliers (10-1) Last meeting: 11/18/22, Neumann Goretti won 22-14 Check out the game story from last year’s playoff game here: Neumann Goretti outlasts Scranton Prep 22-14 About the Saints: Coach Albie Crosby’s unit has won 10 straight games but […]
District 4 Class 2A Championship Preview SCA V TROY, The Rematch
November 16, 2023 | Dave Fegley
Tigers looking to win at Troy again For almost all of Southern Columbia’s record 30 District 4 championships, the Tigers have won on their home field. This time, for the second consecutive season, they will have to win on the road as they will travel to unbeaten Troy. Last year, the Tigers beat the Trojans […]
District 3 Class 6A Semi-Final: Cumberland Valley v Manheim Township, the breakdown
November 16, 2023 | Billy Splain
Cumberland Valley (7-4) @ Manheim Township (11-0) – 7:00 pm Don’t let those four losses deceive you. They came early in the season when Eagle head coach Josh Oswalt was rebuilding an offense missing a key component: a quarterback. He had to replace an All-State player. It took a few games, but he found his […]
Meadville v Juniata Part lll D6/D10 sub-regional Preview
November 16, 2023 | Quincy Piper
In order to be proficient in postseason action, you need to have at least two of if not all three of the following qualities. In descending order they are an experienced coach, an experienced QB and a good rushing attack. With a coach that’s been at the helm 23 years Meadville, the alma mater of […]
Class 1A Western Sub Regional preview: Northern Bedford v Steelton-Highspire
November 16, 2023 | Billy Splain
Steelton-Highspire (12-0) @ Northern Bedford (12-0) (Claysburg-Kimmel HS) – 7:00 pm They’re not bigger but they do score more points and have more playoff wins under their belt. They have a state record holder at quarterback, division 1 lineman and several other college prospects. The Rollers are loaded and on the hunt for third title […]
District 1 6A East Semifinal Preview: #5 CB South @ #1 CB West
November 16, 2023 | Michael Pietrangelo
The Who: #5 Central Bucks South Titans @ #1 Central Bucks West Bucks The What: Mayhem’s Game of the Week The When: Friday, November 17, 2023 Kickoff: 7 pm The Where: War Memorial Field 375 West Court Street Doylestown, Pa 18901 Last 3 meetings: (*Playoffs) 10/20/23- CB South 29 @ CB West 40 10/21/22- CB […]
PIAA District 1 Playoff Preview: 5A Round 3
November 16, 2023 | Michael Pietrangelo
Staff Writers: Dylan Johnson,Willie McGonigle,Brendan Ricciardi,Marcus Sic & Gabriel Palmarini also contributed to this article Last week we saw our first upset of the tournament with the 5th seed West Chester Rustin went on the road and knocked oft the 4th seed Plymouth Whitemarsh. The Golden Knights reward for the upset is a date with the […]
PIAA District 1 Playoff Preview: 6A Round 3
November 16, 2023 | Michael Pietrangelo
”And then there were four,” I said as the clock reached zero this past Friday night. We’ve made it to the semifinals of the 6A bracket in District One and we have two very intriguing matchups this week. There will be a representative from Central Bucks & Downingtown in the Championship next week. In our […]
Preview: Whitehall vs. Delaware Valley — Class 5A Playoff
November 16, 2023 | Jared Samuel
District 11 5A Champion Whitehall Zephyrs (8-4) at District 2 5A Champion Delaware Valley Warriors (9-3) Last meeting: 11/18/22, Whitehall won 34-13 About the Zephyrs: Head Coach Andy Marino’s squad has won 4 straight games and comes into this game off of a 45-34 victory over Southern Lehigh for the D11 5A championship. Whitehall players […]
PIAA Class 2A Preview: Central Clarion vs. Westinghouse
November 16, 2023 | Phil Myers
Westinghouse took care of business last year on their way to the state championship game by beating Central Clarion 44-8 in a lop-sided contest. This year the rematch has the smell of something a little different. Central Clarion (11-0) – The Wildcats are representing District Nine. They beat Brookville last Friday 63-18 to win the […]
District 10 Class A Title Game Preview
November 16, 2023 | Shane Lux
Where – Meadville’s Bender Field When – Saturday, November 18th – 7 pm Lakeview Sailors Head Coach – Bill Hickman PIAA District 10 – Class 1A District 10 Region 1 Record 9-2 Path to the Final – Defeated Mercer 35-6 Cambridge Springs Blue Devils Head Coach – Nate Liberty PIAA District 10 – Class 1A […]
District 3 Class 5A Semi-Final round: Breaking them down
November 16, 2023 | Billy Splain
Cocalico (10-1) @ Cedar Cliff (10-1) (West Shore Stadium) Friday – 7:00 pm They’re on a mission. We are still scratching our heads over that early season loss to Warwick, but coach Bryan Strohl has his team firing on all cylinders. Last week they easily dispatched of the Buckskins, but this week they face a […]
State College Travels to Erie for Playoff Clash with McDowell
November 16, 2023 | Todd Ross
McDowell (7-4) hosts State College (7-3) in the second round of the 6A playoffs. These teams met last year in the same round for a classic game in which State College won 57-50 in three overtimes. Sophomore Michael Gaul was huge for State College; he caught the final touchdown and recovered the fumble to end […]
PIAA Class 4A State Playoff Preview: Bethlehem Catholic vs Selinsgrove
November 16, 2023 | Daniel Reed
ABOUT THE GOLDEN HAWKS: Bethlehem Catholic comes in this game with a 7-5 record, don’t let that record fool you however. the Golden Hawks are battle tested playing in District XI’s EPC South Division which mainly consists of both 5A & 6A schools such as Parkland(12-0), and Nazareth(11-1), both of which will be playing each […]
District 3 Class 4A Semifinals: A closer look
November 16, 2023 | Billy Splain
Manheim Central (10-1) @ Twin Valley (10-1) Friday – 7:00 pm Twin Valley is the new guy. The Barons have been here before. Coach Dave Hahn knows how to win playoff games. But so does Brett Myers, he just hasn’t won any with the Raiders. Manheim enters the game coming off a 45-34 battle with […]
PIAA Class 3A Preview: Central vs. Clearfield
November 16, 2023 | Phil Myers
Central won the first meeting on October 20th by a score of 27-21. Clearfield holds the lead in the all-time series winning 11 of the 17 games played. Central, though, has won the past 3 contests played including a 35-6 victory last year in the state playoffs. Central-Martinsburg (11-0) – The Scarlet Dragons are the […]
District Nine Class A Championship Preview: Port Allegany vs. Redbank Valley
November 16, 2023 | Phil Myers
Port Allegany is the defending D-9 Class A champs. The Gators defeated RBV last year 8-7 in the regular season. They did not meet in the 2022 playoffs. Redbank could do no wrong earlier this year when they smoked Port 57-13. Because these two teams played in different District Nine leagues through the years and […]
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