Podcasts
Haven Nation Show Episode 11; Haven Sinks Ship, Millersville on Deck
October 30, 2025 | Ryan States
Lock Haven, PA.- Check out the latest Episode of The Haven Nation Show as Ryan States and Nic Severini break down Lock Haven’s (4-4) big 35-21 road win over (2-6) Shippensburg, and preview their upcoming road match against the 0-8 Millersville Marauders. Will Lock Haven win three games in a row in a single season […]
The Haven Nation Show Ep 9: The Haven Triumph at Homecoming!; Shippensburg Road Trip Next
October 21, 2025 | Ryan States
Lock Haven, Pa- Check out the latest episode of “The Haven Nation Show”! Watch as Myself (Ryan States) and Nic Severini break down Lock Haven’s thrilling 28-21 comeback homecoming win against West Chester on Saturday, Oct. 18th , and preview their upcoming match-up against the Shippensburg Raiders.
Haven Nation Show: Lock Haven versus Kutztown recap and West Chester Preview
October 17, 2025 | Ryan States
Lock Haven, Pa- Check out the latest episode of “The Haven Nation Show”! Watch as Myself (Ryan States) and Nic Severini break down Lock Haven’s 34-7 loss at the hands of #4 ranked Kutztown, and our preview of the Bald Eagles upcoming homecoming game against the West Chester Golden Rams.
West Branch Breakdown Episode 2, 2025. District 4 breakdown.
September 8, 2025 | Billy Splain
Join Nate Carpenter, Shawn Hale and Williamsport Sun Gazette award winning writer Doc Masse as they will bring you all things PIAA District 4 football. This episode touches on what teams are up and who’s down.
Introducing the West Branch Breakdown, all things PIAA District 4 and more!
September 5, 2025 | Billy Splain
Join Nate Carpenter, Shawn Hale and Williamsport Sun Gazette award winning writer Doc Masse as they will bring you all things PIAA District 4 football. This episode introduces the crew and touches base on what makes district 4 great. Look for new content from the gang each Thursday throughout the season.
BlueWhiteTailgate Pawcast Ep. 27 KGB Gang Talks Pat Kraft, B1G News, LB -U and Impact Freshmen
February 26, 2025 | Billy Splain
Finally a slow period on the schedule for Penn State but. still plenty to talk about. Mike, Frank and Andrew dive into the email bag to discuss tight end depth, impact freshman, and the linebacker unit. We also talk about Big Ten news and what we expect to hear from Pat Kraft next week when […]
2024 Class 4A Title Game Preview: The Lampeter-Strasburg Pioneers
December 4, 2024 | Billy Splain
Lampeter-Strasburg v Bonner-Prendie PIAA Class 4A Title Game Thursday, 7pm PIAA District 3 – Class AAAA League: Lancaster-Lebanon League – Section 4 Head Coach: Victor Ridenour Overview: This is the first appearance in a title game for the Pioneers. Since coach Riednour took over the Pioneers have been perennial playoff contenders. His Pioneer teams have […]
The PA Football Story Podcast: Episode 12 – Tim Janocko, Clearfield
February 22, 2023 | Billy Splain
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The PA Football Story Podcast: Episode 11 – Four Chapman
February 22, 2023 | chad brubaker
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The week that was, plus PIAA Championships Preview
December 9, 2022 | Nate Grella
Nathan and Ethan do a full breakdown of the Central-Belle Vernon game. The boys discuss every game from the PIAA semifinals, then discuss each PIAA Championship game and give their predictions! Our AMIGOS OF THE WEEK Nathan: Jeff Hoenstine, Central Ethan: Braden Laux, Belle Vernon Who’s On Amigo Watch Next Week?: Nathan: Jake Gedekoh, Belle […]
Belle Vernon to play in State Championship for the first time
December 9, 2022 | Nate Grella
Belle Vernon Leopards Head Coach Matt Humbert From the outside looking in, one would assume it’s been the Quinton Martin show for Leopards this season. Last week proved that is not necessarily the case. The Central Dragons shut down the Leopards star runner in the PIAA 3A semifinals, meaning the Leopards would have to rely […]
Backyard Football News Podcast: PIAA Semifinals Preview
November 29, 2022 | Nate Grella
Nathan and Ethan break down each WPIAL Championship game including full discussions on the Belle Vernon and Bishop Canevin result. After recapping the games, the boys discuss and preview each semifinal game in the PIAA, and get more in depth on each WPIAL matchup. Our AMIGOS OF THE WEEK Nathan: Quinton Martin, Belle Vernon […]
Belle Vernon Gets Over the Hump in 24-7 WPIAL Title Win over Avonworth
November 25, 2022 | Nate Grella
Snakebitten no more. The Belle Vernon Leopards are the WPIAL champions. Behind a three touchdown performance by star athlete Quinton Martin, the Leopards are finally doing something they haven’t done in more than 20 years, playing in December. It didn’t come easy, especially in the first half. Avonworth opened the game stout on defense, forcing […]
Union Shocks the State in WPIAL Championship Upset of Bishop Canevin 26-0
November 25, 2022 | Nate Grella
Last season Kim Niedbala won the 6A WPIAL championship with coach Bob Palko’s Mt. Lebanon Blue Devils. A year later, he’s a champion once again, and emphatically. Now a head man, Niedbala’s Union Scotties took down the defending WPIAL Champion Bishop Canevin Crusaders 26-0. Dressed in all Union blue and sporting a big grin watching […]
Belle Vernon Looking to Continue Momentum against Avonworth in 3A WPIAL Title Game
November 24, 2022 | Nate Grella
Is it finally time? After years of grinding in the WPIAl playoffs and heartbreaking losses to Thomas Jefferson and Aliquippa, is this finally the year of the Leopards? There hasn’t been a 3A team that has even come close to them. That’s how the season has been for the Belle Vernon Leopards. With their only […]
Canevin Hoping to Go Back to Back in 1A WPIAL Championship
November 24, 2022 | Nate Grella
By Ethan Spozarski Last season Bishop Canevin won their first ever WPIAL championship. The Crusaders look to make it two in the last two years this Friday when they take on the Union Scotties at Acrisure Stadium. This season like last, Bishop Canevin has been the team to beat in 1A except this year they’re […]
Aliquippa and Central Valley Ready for Historic Rematch in 4A WPIAL Title At Acrisure
November 24, 2022 | Nate Grella
The biggest game on the biggest stage. How else can you describe two schools that are six miles apart from each other that have four state championships between them in the last four seasons, and seven WPIAL titles? The last team each of these teams met with each other in the WPIAL title game was […]
Backyard Football News Podcast: WPIAL Championship Preview: The Tiger Pit
November 24, 2022 | Nate Grella
Nathan and Ethan are back and break down the WPIAL Semifinal and 5A and 6A Title action! How did Aliquippa look so dominant in a big win over McKeesport? In the Preview, the boys take a full look at the Game of the Week between Avonworth and Belle Vernon. How do the Lopes take down […]
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 […]
Top RBs in 3A set to Face off in Freeport-Belle Vernon Semifinal Clash
November 17, 2022 | Nate Grella
Let’s go over some history. In 2019, Belle Vernon rode a talented senior class for their first WPIAL championship berth in 20 years. The Leopards were outshined by Thomas Jefferson. In 2020, the Leopards lost to TJ in the regular season again, but didn’t even play them in the postseason, falling on the road […]
Shady Side trying to Continue Cinderella Story against Avonworth
November 17, 2022 | Nate Grella
The Cinderella story is something that can be common in Pennsylvania High School football, however nothing is common between the Avonworth Antelopes and Shady Side Academy Bulldogs seasons. Heading into the year, the Avonworth Antelopes were expected to be right at the top of the 3A WPIAL standings. They met those expectations. Three years removed […]
Sto-Rox and Beaver Falls Set to Face Off in All-Time QB Duel
November 16, 2022 | Ethan Spozarski
This 2A bracket is heating up as the final four teams are all the top four seeds. This semifinal matchup is set to be a close battle as the number two seeded Beaver Falls Tigers will take on the three seeded Sto-Rox Vikings. The Vikings finished the season 7-2, with a 6-0 conference record. While […]
Big Seven Rematch in Effect in 1A Semifinal Clash between Union Area and Rochester
November 16, 2022 | Nate Grella
A 10 and a 14 seed in the WPIAL semifinals? That’s the reality in the 1A playoff picture for Big seven rivals the Union Scotties and the Rochester Rams. Out of the final four teams in the 1A WPIAl playoff picture, three of them came out of the 1A Big Seven, and none of […]
Bishop Canevin Looking to Make Second Trip to WPIAL finals in a row with Semifinal Matchup against South Side Beaver
November 16, 2022 | Ethan Spozarski
This Friday the number one seeded Bishop Canevin Crusaders will be taking on the South Side Rams at 7 p.m at Peters Township. South Side finished the season 11-1, and 5-1 in conference. The WPIAL seeded them at the number 10 seed in the 1A conference. While the Crusaders finished 11-1 as well and a […]
Backyard Football News Podcast: Round 2 Review, Round 3 Preview: Onion Scooties
November 15, 2022 | Nate Grella
Nathan and Ethan break down the WPIAL 1A, 2A, 3A, and 4A quarterfinals and the WPIAL 5A and 6A Semifinals! In the second half, they preview EVERY WPIAL PLAYOFF MATCHUP, including a full preview of Aliquippa and McKeesport’s big Semifinal rematch! Our AMIGOS OF THE WEEK Nathan: Cruce Brookins, Steel Valley Ethan: Ben Lane, Freeport […]
South Side Runs all over Mapletown 47-6
November 13, 2022 | Nate Grella
By Ethan Spozarski The South Side Rams defeated the previously undefeated Mapletown Maples 47-6 last Friday night. South Side dominated time of possession, and just the game overall despite the very rainy wet weather. Junior Ryan Navarra ran in for a one-yard touchdown to kick off the scoring midway through the first quarter. RYAN NAVRRA […]
Upper St. Clair Stuns Bethel 17-7 in Slippery Semifinal Showdown (Gallery Included)
November 12, 2022 | Nate Grella
Upper St. Clair grinds out 17-7 WPIAL Semifinal win in revenge match. The rain fell and fell at Canon Mac, but the precipitation from tropical storm nicole wasn’t the only thing falling on Friday night. For the Bethel Park Blackhawks, the other shoe dropped. The Blackhawks were stonewalled by a dominant Panthers defense in the […]
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