Centre County Report
Penns Valley High School v. Clearfield High School 2024 Photo Gallery
September 27, 2024 | Mike Frazier
Bald Eagle Area sending six players to next level
March 4, 2024 | Billy Splain
“It’s great. A lot of hard work. Those guys deserve it. I think they all found their next home” said BEA head coach Jesse Nagle at the BEA signing event at the high school. BEA, a 2A school, sent 6 players on the the next level from a team that came very close to a […]
Local Football Legends Inducted Into Centre County Sports Hall of Fame
October 22, 2023 | Kerry Shawley
There were eleven new members inducted into the Centre County Sports Hall of Fame at a banquet that took place on Sunday October 22, at the Penn Stater Hotel. Among the honorees were six people whose contributions to football were a significant reason for their induction. Jon CondoThe 2000 Philipsburg-Osceola graduate was a multi-sport standout. […]
Moshannon Valley Handles Claysburg-Kimmel
October 14, 2023 | Brandon Maynard
Moshannon Valley used 5 receiving touchdowns from Micah Beish to beat Claysburg-Kimmel 48-20, on homecoming in Houtzdale. The Black Knights started with the ball and couldn’t get anything going on their first drive, going 3 and out. On the Bulldogs first offensive possession, Mark Lattieri put the ball on the ground. Rocco Reifer came up […]
District 6 sends 2 to the Big 33 game.
February 17, 2023 | Todd Ross
Both Ben Sosnowski from Hollidaysburg and Stephen Scourtis from State college were selected to the Big 33 Game. Ben, a Kicker who is signed to play at the next level at Saint Francis here in Pennsylvania, was excited to make the team. When asked what it meant for him to make it he said “It […]
State College sends three more on signing day.
February 1, 2023 | Todd Ross
During today’s signing day John Brighton, Logan Milito, and Ian Brandt signed Letters of Intent to attend college and play footballl John will be playing football at Hiram in Ohio when asked in why he picked Hiram he said “I thought it was the perfect place for me, felt like a family and I think […]
State College sends four to three different schools.
December 21, 2022 | Todd Ross
On Wednesday during State Colleges Signing day four players signed their letters of intent. Brothers Michael and Thomas Dincher, JW Scott, and Stephen Scourtis. Michael and Thomas will be staying in state as they are both headed to Lafayette.“It’s always been are dream to play football in college together” said Michael. When talking to head […]
Harrisburg looks to complete revenge tour against St. Joes Prep in 6A State Championship
December 9, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi
(Harrisburg star DE Terrell Reynolds late in the fourth quarter against State College) MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Revenge has become a bit of a theme for this Harrisburg Cougars team so far during their 2022 postseason run. In Week 2, Harrisburg lost their first game of the season against Manheim Township by a score of 24-20 […]
State College and Harrisburg renew rivalry in 6A State Semi-Finals
December 2, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi
(With contributions from Todd Ross) ALTOONA, Pa. — It is extremely uncommon for teams from the same conference to face one another in the state playoffs, let alone in the semi-finals with a trip to the PIAA 6A State Championship on the line. Yet here we are. In 2021, Harrisburg took down State College in […]
Little Lions defense steps up, shuts down North Allegheny opportunities for the 28-7 win
November 25, 2022 | Billy Splain
Matt Lintal addresses hig team after the win They say defense wins games. That’s what they say. Tonight, the State College Little Lions gave that saying credibility and held the North Allegheny offense out of the endzone several times when the Tigers were deep in Little Lion territory. For their efforts, the Little Lions will […]
State College and North Allegheny to battle for 6A semifinal spot
November 24, 2022 | Billy Splain
State College v North Allegheny The trip to the title usually ends in this round. State College hasn’t beaten a District 7 team in many years in the playoffs. A victory here would be something Matt Lintal has never had, a win to advance in the playoffs against a WPIAL team. As a matter of […]
Scott, Sines headline Mid-Penn Commonwealth award list
November 23, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi
The Mid-Penn Conference recently released their official award list, with State College LB John “JW” Scott being named the Mid-Penn Commonwealth division defensive player of the year, and Cumberland Valley QB Isaac Sines as the offensive player of the year. In addition to Scott taking home the defensive player of the year, State College head […]
Rams put up a fight, but it’s BG who will move on
November 19, 2022 | Jason Confer
Thanks to a 75 yard scoop and score by Penns Valley’s Danin Kerstetter, the Rams were withing a touchdown of the Marauders at halftime, trailing 28-21. But the second half of the game was all BG as they went on to a 56-35 win and win their first District 6 class 2A title since 1987. […]
State College returns home to host McDowell in 6A State Quarterfinals
November 16, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi
(With contributions from Todd Ross) STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Playoff football is back in Happy Valley, as the State College Little Lions will host the McDowell Trojans of District 10 this Friday night at 7:00 in the PIAA 6A State Quarterfinals. State College (11-0) advanced to the quarterfinal round after a 28-7 victory over rival […]
2022 D6 AA Championship game preview: Bishop Guilfoyle vs Penns Valley
November 16, 2022 | Brian Ingalls
This Friday night at Mansion Park, the 2022 D6 AA Champion will be crowned. #4 Seed Bishop Guilfoyle (9-3) will take on #2 Seed Penns Valley (10-2). Bishop Guilfoyle is ranked # 9 in the state and Penns Valley is ranked as Honorable Mention in the latest Pa Football News rankings. You can see the […]
Sheffey, State College grind out District 6 6A Championship win over Altoona
November 11, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – D’Antae Sheffey lived up to the hype in his first playoff game as the freshman ran for three touchdowns to help lead State College over Altoona in the District 6 Class 6A Championship game. The first time that #1 State College (10-0) and #2 Altoona (6-5) met back in Week 4, […]
Penns Valley advances to D6 2A title game with 34-14 win over BEA, Romig has a big night (gallery)
November 10, 2022 | Billy Splain
Not since 1991 has Penns Valley played for a District 6 championship. Tonight they earned a trip back to the title game with a 34-14 win over BEA. They’ll face Bishop Guilfoyle, a 32-22 winner over Richland. Ironically, Richland has ended Penns Valley’s playoff run the past several years. Brandon Bailey, the head coach of […]
State College and Altoona rematch set for the District 6 6A Championship
November 9, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi
WINGATE, Pa. — The State College Little Lions will put their perfect 10-0 record on the line this Thursday as they take on the 6-5 Altoona Mountain Lions for the second time this season in the District 6 6A Championship at Bald Eagle Area High School. Head Coach Matt Lintal and the State College Little […]
D6 AA Semifinal Game Preview Bald Eagle Area @ Penns Valley
November 8, 2022 | Brian Ingalls
The 2022 D6 AA Semifinals are this Friday. These 4 teams are looking to secure their spots in the D6 AA Championship game on 11/18 7pm at Mansion Park. These teams are also hoping to get one step closer to a Trip to the Chap on December 9th. click to see brackets The four teams […]
BEA dominates Bellwood to earn a rematch with Penns Valley
November 5, 2022 | Billy Splain
Next season the teams from the Mountain league will join up with the LHAC and another team from the ICC to form a super conference of sorts. That other team is Bellwood-Antis. They might be rethinking that move after getting thumped by first Penns Valley last week, and this week Bald Eagle area. Carson Nagle […]
Penns Valley throttles Mt. Union to advance (Gallery Included)
November 5, 2022 | Jason Confer
Penns Valley throttled Mount Union 55-7 to advance in the District 6 Class 2A playoffs. They’ll host rival Bald Eagle Area next Friday night. Miles Brooks had a 41 yard td pass from Jackson Romig to open the scoring. Bryce Danish ran for 67 yards to tie the game with 10:02 left in the first […]
2022 D6 AA Quarterfinal Game Preview: Bellwood-Antis @ Bald Eagle Area
November 3, 2022 | Brian Ingalls
The 2022 PIAA D6 Class AA football playoffs start this weekend. The teams are looking to end their seasons with a trip to Chapman Field at Cumberland Valley High Scholl for PIAA Championships. The Championship will take place 12/9 @ 1pm. click to see brackets In the 2021 D6 AA Championship, Richland beat Forest Hills […]
2022 D6 AA Quarterfinal Game Preview: Mount Union @ Penns Valley
November 3, 2022 | Brian Ingalls
The 2022 PIAA D6 Class AA football playoffs start this weekend. The teams are looking to end their seasons with a trip to Chapman Field at Cumberland Valley High Scholl for PIAA Championships. The Championship will take place 12/9 @ 1pm. click to see brackets In the 2021 D6 AA Championship, Richland beat Forest Hills […]
BEA closes out regular season strong with win over Purchase Line (Gallery)
October 29, 2022 | Billy Splain
Bald Eagle Area closed out the regular season with a 19-0 shutout over Purchase Line. The game started out slow with both teams trading possessions. Then the flood gates opened for the Eagles. Neither team scored until the 7 minute mark in the second quarter when Cameron Dubbs busted loose for a 20 yard td […]
Penns Valley vs. Bellwood-Antis 2022
October 28, 2022 | Jason Confer
Penns Valley hasn’t played Bellwood-Antis in the regular season in many years. The return to play wasn’t kind to Bellwood as the Rams were all over the Blue Devils for a 42-0 win securing 2 home field playoff games. Ty Watson scored first on a one yard run in the first quarter, then a turnover […]
Penns Valley vs. Midd-West 2022 Gallery
October 22, 2022 | Jason Confer
Penns Valley dispatched Midd West 56-0. Jackson Romig was 5 of 5 for 171 yards and 4 tds in the first half. Ty Watson added 186 yards and 3 td’s on the ground. MORE PICTURES HERE
Furmanek’s monster game lead State High to comeback win (Gallery Included)
October 22, 2022 | Billy Splain
Finn Furmanek had him a game tonight. Standing at his own 11 yard line, Furmanek saw a hole in the middle, ran through it and to his surprise he saw nobody in front of him. 89 yards later he was “just so tired, I couldn’t believe it. I just kept running, I just wanted to […]
State College in the driver’s seat as the regular season winds down
October 17, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi
They heard the critics. All year long while State College has been rolling their way to a 7-0 start, they still continue to hear that none of that matters until they beat defending Mid-Penn Commonwealth Champion Harrisburg. State College went into Harrisburg on Saturday as a team that had been picked to lose in this […]
BEA continues aggressive style, thumps the Bearcats
October 15, 2022 | Billy Splain
BEA continued their aggressive approach to football last night against Huntingdon. The 51-0 win included six touchdowns of 20 yards or more including a 57 yard fumble return by Tre Greene. Greene scored three times including the games third play, a 43 yard run. Carson Nagle hit Kahale Burns for a 22 yard score, Greene […]
Mountain League play closes with Penns Valley thrilling comeback win over Tyrone
October 15, 2022 | Billy Splain
Getting ready for a hot second half here where Penns Valley trails @GoldenEagles_FB 21-7 pic.twitter.com/ClNWHLXzhG — Pennsylvania Football News (@PaFootballNews) October 15, 2022 The second half was hot. For Penns Valley. Momentum is a powerful thing. When you have it, you feel unstoppable. Everything goes right. When you want it, you can’t panic. You have […]
BEA thumps Tyrone in key Mountain League game (Gallery)
October 1, 2022 | Billy Splain
Carson Nagle had 180 yards passing and a td pass and the Eagle backs scored three times to lead BEA to a convincing 31-7 win over previously unbeaten Tyrone. Kahale Burns caught a td pass and added a field goal to his night. BEA plays Philipsburg-Osceola next week and Tyrone has another tough game when […]
Hollidaysburg Defense pitches shut out, Tigers blank Bellefonte
September 30, 2022 | Billy Splain
It was a picture perfect Friday Night for football! To say 0-5 Hollidaysburg had a tough schedule this year is an understatement. The first four teams they’ve played this year are a combined 20-4 heading into Friday night. Their next 4 opponents have a combined 7 losses. But tonight, it was 1-4 Bellefonte on the […]
Penns Valley Rams vs. Philipsburg-Osceola Mounties 2022
September 30, 2022 | Jason Confer
Penns Valley dropped the Mounties 41-14 For full gallery go to https://pafootballnews.smugmug.com/Penns-Valley-Rams-vs-Philipsburg-Osceola-Mounties/.
‘Passionate’ State College defense holds strong in tight win over Central Dauphin
September 24, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The State College Little Lions offense may not have been as spectacular as they had been in the first four games, but the defense was dominant as ever. State College now sits at 5-0 on the season and 2-0 in the Mid-Penn Commonwealth after a 19-8 win over Central Dauphin (1-4, […]
Penns Valley Rams vs. Clearfield Bisons 2022
September 23, 2022 | Jason Confer
Clearfield topped Penns Valley For full gallery go to https://pafootballnews.smugmug.com/Penns-Valley-Rams-vs-Clearfield-Bisons-2022/.
State College faces biggest test yet as Central Dauphin comes to town
September 22, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi
STATE COLLEGE, Pa — The State College Little Lions are off to their best start since 2019 after winning four straight games, and they’ll get a big challenge this week as the Central Dauphin Rams come to Memorial Field. With the exception of an instant classic 32-31 win over Downingtown East in Week 2, State […]
The Bell stays with Bald Eagle (Jeff Jodon Gallery)
September 17, 2022 | Billy Splain
The Battle of the Bell came down to the fourth quarter. Both teams wanted the win and the Bell, but it was a surge of offense by BEA that took the refurbished prize back to Milesburg. With the score 21-20 in favor of Penns Valley heading into the fourth quarter, the Eagles found a […]
State College uses six rushing touchdowns to win on the road over Altoona
September 17, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi
ALTOONA, Pa. – The State College Little Lions used six rushing touchdowns including four from their quarterbacks to take down Altoona 55-14 as they win their fourth straight game to start the season. It was about as dominant of a start as you could dream of for State College as they forced a quick three-and-out […]
Penns Valley Rams vs. Bald Eagle 2022
September 16, 2022 | Jason Confer
For full gallery go to https://pafootballnews.smugmug.com/Penns-Valley-Rams-vs-Bald-Eagle-2022/.
BEA finally gets rolling, uses aggressive attack to win the Curtin Bowl
September 10, 2022 | Billy Splain
This season hasn’t seen the start that was expected of a Bald Eagle team that returned a large portion of last years talented squad. The Eagle offense sputtered in it’s first two games, scoring just 12 points. The saving grace for head coach Jesse Nagle is “our defense played great the last two games. We […]
Trio of touchdowns from Sheffey leads State College over Hollidaysburg (gallery included)
September 10, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi
Photos Mike Frazier STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – D’Antae Sheffey may be a freshman, but you wouldn’t know it from watching him as he ran for three touchdowns in a 45-3 win for State College over Hollidaysburg. The Little Lions got on the board first with a field goal from Kajetan Kaszubowski, and followed that up […]
Big Plays Carry Penns Valley over Huntingdon
September 10, 2022 | Jason Confer
Written by Chad States Photographs by Jason Confer Big plays were the name of the game this evening for the Rams of Penns Valley as they scored from long distance on 4 separate occasions to beat the Huntingdon Bearcats 41-14. With 9:01 to go in the first quarter Jackson Romig connected with Miles Brooks on […]
Centre County Week 3 Preview: Bald Eagle and Bellefonte fight for first win
September 9, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi
Last week saw Centre County teams go a combined 2-3, with two of those teams playing each other. Week 3 of Centre County football will once again pin two of their own against each other on the gridiron. Game of The Week: Bald Eagle Area Eagles (0-2) @ Bellefonte Raiders (0-2) Where: Rogers […]
The Look Ahead: Philipsburg-Osceola
September 9, 2022 | Billy Splain
The Look Ahead: Philipsburg-Osceola Written by Dylon Brower, Tyroneeagleeyenews.com This week Tyrone will play its third home game in three weeks against Philipsburg-Osceola. Like last week’s opponent Brookville, the Mounties have some big linemen up front. Fortunately for Tyrone, the first two games have proven that the offensive and defensive lines are much better […]
Penns Valley survives slow start, pulls away from Bellefonte on three Ty Watson scores
September 3, 2022 | Billy Splain
On the first play from scrimmage for Bellefonte running back Jamal Saunders burst through the line for a 10 yard carry. That would be the story of the first half as Penns Valley struggled to contain the big back. The second half was a different story as the Rams made a few adjustments to go […]
‘Gutsy’ performance from Clearfield gives Janocko 300th career win (gallery included
September 3, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi
WINGATE, Pa – In a game that didn’t have too much offense to speak of the Clearfield Bisons did just enough to get by, as they took down the Bald Eagle Area Eagles by a score of 7-3 at Alumni Stadium to give Tim Janocko his 300th career win as a Head Coach. After both […]
Penns Valley Rams vs Bellefonte Raiders 2022
September 3, 2022 | Jason Confer
For full gallery go to https://pafootballnews.smugmug.com/Penns-Valley-Rams-vs-Bellefonte-Raiders-2022/
Centre County Week 2 Preview: Penns Valley and Bellefonte bring first county matchup
September 2, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi
It was a solid Week 1 of football for the five Centre County high school teams, as they went a combined 3-2 in their first taste of regular season action. This week brings us some conference matchups, including two of Centre County’s own going head-to-head. Game of The Week: Bellefonte Raiders (0-1) @ Penns […]
State College dominant in all aspects during opening night win over Williamsport (Gallery)
August 27, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi
Gallery below STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — In a rematch of the 2021 Class 6A District 6 Championship thriller that saw State College win 17-14, this game did not have quite as much drama as the Little Lions steamrolled Williamsport by a final score of 42-14. After back-to-back three and outs by each offense to start […]
Penns Valley Rams vs. Line Mountain Eagles 2022
August 26, 2022 | Jason Confer
For full gallery go to smugmug.com.
Centre County Week 1 Preview: State College hosts Williamsport for District Championship Rematch
August 26, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi
Football is back in a big way in Centre County, as Friday night will see all five schools playing at home to kick off the 2022 PIAA regular season. Let’s take a look at how some of these teams fared in 2021, and what to expect when they take the field for their first […]
2022 Mid Penn Conference Preview: Commonwealth Division
August 22, 2022 | Billy Splain
It’s one of the toughtest leagues in the state. Of that there’s no doubt. For the past couple years It’s been either Harrisburg or Central Dauphin that have taken the crown. This year it looks like a wide open race. Harrisburg returns a lot of talent from last years title team, but State College, Central […]
Pennsylvania Scrimmage scenes from around the state (galleries and video highlights)
August 20, 2022 | Billy Splain
A few of the PFN staff hit the road for some scrimmages today. First up: Penns Valley vs. Mt Union Altoona vs Dubois Scrimmage from Phil ” Protime ” Myers Pine Grove Area @ Blue Mountain Scrimmage from @PFNDan570FB Words from the Coach(Tom Gallagher-BM): “Jr. – Carson Steinruck and Jr. – Tyler Miller both scored […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Miles Brooks – Penns Valley
August 17, 2022 | Billy Splain
Miles Brooks Penns Valley Class Of 2023 Wide Receiver, Defensive Back Jersey #28 HT/WT 6’ 165 703 receiving yards 1190 all purpose yards Other sports Baseball First team all conference wide receiver and outfielder Twitter @milesb28 Why do you play football? I play football because I absolutely love every aspect of the sport. Who is […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Finnegan Furmanek – State College
August 9, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter
Finnegan Furmanek State College High School Class of 2023 Quarterback, wide receiver Ht: 6’4 Wt: 200 Other sports: Basketball Twitter: @FinnFurmanek Why do you play football? I play football because I really enjoy the game and I also love to win. With football, you have to work as a team to achieve a common goal […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Ian Brandt – State College
August 2, 2022 | Billy Splain
Ian Brandt QP/P State College Class of 2023 6’2 -195 Kohls 4.5 star punter, 2022 Kohls Eastern Showcase Punt Champion, PA Football News All Academic Silver Team. @IanB2023 Why do you play football? I play football because it is where I don’t have to worry about school or life and I can just be me. […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Gavin Ryan – Penns Valley
July 27, 2022 | Billy Splain
Gavin Ryan Penns Valley Class Of 2023 Defensive End, Right Guard Jersey # 51 HT/WT 5’ 11” 200lbs 6 sacks, 40+ tackles, 1 pick 6 Honorable Mention Mountain League All Star Team Twitter @Gavinryan51 Why do you play football? To learn the struggles of life but in a football aspect. Being able to work with […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Logan Williams – Bellefonte
July 26, 2022 | Billy Splain
Logan Williams Bellefonte Class Of 2023 WR,FS,KR,PR Jersey #28 HT/WT5’9” 145lbs 2 interceptions and 10+ tackles in the first two games of last season, before I was out with a knee injury (Now fully recovered). Other sports I also play Lacrosse. Twitter @LoganWi75654294 Why do you play football? I absolutely love everything about it, and […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Harvard Commit Stephen Scourtis – State College
July 20, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter
Stephen Scourtis State College High School Class of 2023 Defensive end, tight end Awards: 3x All-Academic Gold Team, 6A 2nd Team All-State DE (PA), 1st Team All-Conference TE (Mid-Penn Commonwealth), 3x Varsity Letterman Other sports: Lacrosse Offer Sheet: Columbia, Dartmouth, Kent st, Bowling Green, Buffalo, Harvard, Lehigh, Richmond, UMass, New Hampshire, Navy, Army, Fordham, […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Camron Watkins – Bald Eagle
June 24, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter
Camron Watkins Bald Eagle Area High School Class of 2024 Wide receiver and defensive end Ht: 6’2 Wt: 195 Awards: Second-team Mountain League for offense and defense Other sports: Basketball and baseball Why do you play football? I play football because as a little kid I would watch football games on my tv and told […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Jakodi Jones – Philipsburg-Osceola
June 10, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter
Jakodi Jones Philipsburg-Osceola High School Class of 2023 Running back, linebacker, long snapper Ht: 6’0 Wt: 185 Other sports: Ice and roller hockey. Why do you play football? I have loved the sport since I was a little kid and have grown up playing ball. I love the physical side of the game. What has been […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Gavin Eckley – Bald Eagle Area
June 8, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter
Gavin Eckley Bald Eagle Area High School Class of 2023 Outside linebacker, safety, slot back, running back Ht: 5’7 Wt: 150 Awards: All-State special teams, All-Conference defense, All-conference special teams. Other sports: Baseball Why do you play football? I play football because of the rush it makes you feel when you run out onto the […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Ben Gustkey – Philipsburg-Osceola
June 2, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter
Ben Gustkey Philipsburg-Osceola High School Class of 2023 Quarterback, defensive back Ht: 5’8 Wt: 135 Why do you play football? It’s been a sport I’ve enjoyed since childhood, and being a team sport you can work together to win. What has been your best memory? Beating Huntingdon my Sophomore year. Who is your biggest fan […]
Bald Eagle Area signing event @MatisKaleb @carterstere44
April 3, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter
Two Bald Eagle Area standouts signed their letter of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers Wednesday. Surrounded by family and coaches, Kaleb Matis and Carter Stere officially signed. Matis will be heading to Lycoming and he plans on majoring in Psychology. Stere will be going to Susquehanna and plans on majoring in computer […]
Central PA National Football Foundation Banquet Photo Gallery
March 20, 2022 | Billy Splain
The NFF held it’s annual banquet at the Penn Stater on Sunday. ENTIRE GALLERY HERE These players were honored: Central Pa Chapter – Nff/Chof 2021 – 2022 High School Scholar-Athlete Award Nominees Altoona Area High School Connor Reimer Bald Eagle Area High School Kaleb Mattis Bedford High School Mercury Swaim Bellefonte Area High School […]
Another @Go_Rout Coaching Job: Bellefonte needs Asst Coach
January 27, 2022 | Billy Splain
Bellefonte is hiring for a varsity football assistant coach. The position could potentially hold the offensive coordinator role. Application below: https://bellefonte.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1851
Bellefonte residents win battle to keep the Red Raider name and imagery
January 12, 2022 | Billy Splain
Back in April, the Bellefonte school board voted 8-1 to remove Native American imagery throughout the district and 6-3 to remove the word “red” from the district moniker. Due to the efforts of a grass roots movement, led by the more than 3,000 members of the facebook page “Keep the Bellefonte Logo“, the Bellefonte school […]
Mount Lebanon cruises to Hershey @mtlebofootball @EHeidenreich44
December 4, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
The Mount Lebanon Blue Devils and State College Little Lions squared off at windy Manion Park for a trip to next week’s PIAA 6A State Championship game. However, for the Blue Devils, the wind wasn’t holding back the powerful offense as they finished with 487 total yards of offense in a 49-28 victory. For the […]
Breaking down the PIAA District VI Playoffs Nov 12/13
November 11, 2021 | Greg Ricupero
Breaking down the PIAA District VI Playoffs November 12/13 6A Williamsport(6-5) vs State College(5-5) 11/12 7pm at Central Mountain Common Opponents-Altoona & Mifflin County- Both teams beat Mifflin Co. easily. State College beat Altoona two weeks ago, Williamsport beat them last week. However in week two, the Lions beat the Millionaires. The District VI Championship […]
Bellwood-Antis runs away with a big win over Penns Valley in a 49-28 1st round playoff game
November 6, 2021 | Rodney Brungart
Bellwood Antis runs away with a big win over Penns Valley in a 49-28 1st round playoff game in Bellwood. Penns Valley would win the opening coin toss, electing to receive the ball. Taking the ball on their own 37 yard line, Penns Valley’s Jackson Romig would find a wide open Zach Braucht on 63 […]
Bald Eagle Area wins thriller over upstart River Valley (Gallery Included) @CoachJNagle @BStaats12 @Angelo_Bart23
November 6, 2021 | Billy Splain
Turnovers. If you win that battle, you usually win the game. There were plenty of turnovers in this game, but the game ultimately didn’t come down to who won the turnover battle. BEA had 3, River Valley had 4. You might think that stat is close but tells the story. Well, it is. And, it […]
Breaking down the PIAA District VI Playoffs
November 4, 2021 | Greg Ricupero
Breaking down the PIAA District VI Playoffs November 5/6 Playoff Byes: Juniata Valley#1 Homer-Center#2 Bishop Guilfoyle#3 Portage#4 West Shamokin#5 Purchase Line#6 6A Altoona(4-6) at Williamsport(5-5) 11/5 7pm Head to Head-Altoona beat Williamsport at home in week one 31-24. Common Opponents-None Prediction-After a strong start, Altoona has lost three in a row. The Mountain […]
Penns Valley special teams embrace the rain, lead Rams to 45-14 win over Glendale.
October 30, 2021 | PFN Staff
Penns Valley special teams recovered three fumbled kicks and blocked this punt. (pic Jason Confer) Penns Valley takes it to the house, in a 45-14 win over Glendale. Written by Rodney Brungart Penns Valley had to move their final home game to Bald Eagle Area High School due to poor field conditions at Penns Valley. […]
State College vs Harrisburg
October 23, 2021 | David
State College rode down the highway and showed up to play today and gave the Harrisburg Cougars at Severance field all they could handle today and some more. It went down to the last seconds and a two point conversion by State College that failed. Cougars 15 and State College 13. For more images […]
Penns Valley whacks Philipsburg in conference game 40-14
October 23, 2021 | PFN Staff
Photos by Amy Wasson Pics courtesy Jason Confer and Amy Wasson Penns Valley whacks Philipsburg in Conference game 40-14. by Rodney Brungart Penns Valley won the opening coin toss and elected to receiving, taking the ball on their own 37 yard line. Two plays later, Jackson Romig found a wide open Miles Brooks on a […]
Jersey Shore turns in big third quarter to pull away from BEA (Jeff Jodon Gallery)
October 23, 2021 | Billy Splain
Brady Jordan had a heck of a game Holding on to a 13-2 lead, helped by two 32 yard field goals from Breck Miller, the Bulldogs offense needed a spark. They got one thanks to a 67 yard td run from quarterback Brady Jordan on their second possession of the third quarter. Jersey Shore scored […]
Penns Valley takes it to the house with a 55-0 win over visiting Everett.
October 16, 2021 | PFN Staff
Written by Rodney Brungart Penns Valley took off and never looked back in this win, winning the coin toss and electing to receive. The Rams would take the opening kickoff on the Everett 47 yard line. Moving the ball down the field, Penns Valley Quarterback Jackson Romig found Logan Crater from 7 yards out […]
Bald Eagle Area starting to hit on all cylinders, but it was defense again that shined in Curtain Bowl win (Gallery included) @CoachJNagle
October 16, 2021 | Billy Splain
Prior to the opening kickoff, BEA head coach Jesse Nagle walked by and said “watch this first play, we’re going to try something that’s either going to be an interception or a touchdown.” Neither happened but it was a precursor to what the Bellefonte defense could expect all night. Carson Nagle fired a bomb to […]
BEA dismantles Philipsburg @CoachJNagle (Jeff Jodon Gallery)
October 10, 2021 | Billy Splain
BEA dominated the Mounties 49-0 Carson Nagle threw for four touchdowns and 208 yards and four touchdowns. Gavin Eckley returned both a kickoff and a punt for 49 yards for TD
Penns Valley vs. Tyrone Gallery by Amy Wasson
October 9, 2021 | Amy Wasson
Story: Rodney Brungart Tyrone Golden Eagles topple the Penns Valley Rams in a 28-18 victory. Penns Valley would win the opening coin toss, deferring to the second half. Tyrone would take the ball on the kickoff at their own 35 yard line. Moving the ball down the field with a combination of pass and run […]
EAGLES RALLY TO DEFEAT PENNS VALLEY @KerrytheProphet
October 9, 2021 | PFN Staff
October 9, 2021 Kerry Naylor Walk throws two touchdowns to lead the comeback The plan all along for Tyrone’s game last night against Penns Valley was to rotate Keegan Gwinn and Ashton Walk at quarterback and then ride the player who got hot. As well as Gwinn played through the first quarter-and-a-half, it was looking like […]
Central Dauphin doubles up on State College (GALLERY)
October 2, 2021 | Billy Splain
Central Dauphin quarterback Max Mosey scored five times to lead the Rams to a 42-21 win over State College in front of a huge crowd Friday Night. Early in the first quarter, Mosey found Randy Rudy to make it a 8-0 game, then he hit Zion Allen for a 29-yard TD to make it 15-0. […]
BEA Escapes Tyrone with 15-9 win (Jeff Jodon Gallery) @CoachJNagle
October 2, 2021 | Billy Splain
BEA scored twice last night. Once on a 75 yard interception return by Gavin Eckley in the first quarter and on a Garret Burns one yard run in the fourth. Burns also turned in the 2 point run to give the Eagles a 15-9 come from behind win. Tyrone made it 7-0 early with a […]
Penns Valley gets homecoming win over Bellefonte
October 2, 2021 | Billy Splain
Ty Watson got things rolling for the Rams When starting quarterback Riley Brungart went out with an injury early in the game, head coach Marty Tobias didn’t hesitate to keep him out for precaution. He just inserted Jackson Romig who played a stellar game. Romig completed 12 passes for 170 yards and three touchdowns to […]
McDaniels has career day, CD East rolls over State College GALLERY @cdeastfootball @statehighfball @LanceDeane @McDanielsJr11
September 25, 2021 | Billy Splain
Marcel McDaniels had a great night. Marcel McDaniels ran for 202 yards on 25 carries as the Panther offensive line paved the way for CD East enroute to a 34-12 win at Speed Ebersole Stadium. State College’s offense just never got rolling and didn’t get past midfield until late in the second quarter. State College […]
BEA shuts out Penns Valley in defensive game. GALLERY INCLUDED @CoachJNagle
September 25, 2021 | PFN Staff
by Rodney Brungart Bald Eagle holds on for the win in a defensive battle with visiting Penns Valley 14-0. What a game these two teams put on tonight in Wingate, Pa. Neither team was able to put anything together to move the ball as both defenses shined through a quarter and a half. Bald Eagle […]
Clearfield blanks Bellefonte, Billotte throws for 129 yards. GALLERY @Bison__Football @BellefonteFoot1
September 25, 2021 | Billy Splain
BELLEFONTE – Bellefonte welcomed an undefeated Clearfield team Friday night to Rogers Stadium with the hopes of an upset over the Bison. However, Clearfield played the role of the unfriendly guests as they defeated the young Raiders team 48-0. With the win, the Bison improve to 5-0 on the season. Quarterback Oliver Billotti was able […]
BEA offense racks up 429 yards in 42-0 win over Huntingdon FULL GALLERY @CoachJNagle @BearcatFootbal2
September 18, 2021 | Billy Splain
A rough night for the Bearcats at War Vets field tonight as Bald Eagle Area came in and dominated from start to finish for a 42-0 victory. BEA got on the board at the 10:45 mark on a 46 yard pass from Carson Nagle to Gavin Eckley. Nagle then proceeded in connecting with Owen Irvin […]
Penns Valley records programs 300th win in a 35-20 win over the Philipsburg Mounties. (Gallery)
September 18, 2021 | Amy Wasson
Penns Valley records 300th win in a 35-20 win over the Philipsburg Mounties. Story by Rodney Brungart The Penns Valley Rams came into the game with Philipsburg-Osceola seeking win number 300 for the progam. They left with with victory, a 35-20 rout over the Mounties. Penns Valley opened the game on their own 32 yard […]
Centre County Report Week Three
September 16, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
With week two of the PIAA football season in the books, three out of the five Centre County teams were able to get a victory last Friday night. The highlight of the week was the Philipsburg-Osceola Mounties getting a 7-6 victory over the Huntingdon Bearcats. Along with the Mounties, Bald Eagle Area improved to 2-1 […]
Little Lions hold on for win at Hollidaysburg (gallery)
September 11, 2021 | Billy Splain
Quinn Murphy kicked two field goals and Finn Furmanek had three td passes, including one that changed the game in the third quarter as the Little Lions pulled away for the 34-20 win. After being dominated in the first half, the Tigers put together two scoring drives to pull within 17-14 with 8 minutes left […]
Centre County Report Week Two
September 9, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
As week one of the Pennsylvania high school football season came to an end two of the five Centre County teams were able to run away with wins as the other three had hard-fought defeats. The Bellefonte Raider defeated Philipsburg and Penns Valley took down Huntingdon. For State College, and Bald Eagle it was a […]
Bellefonte gets first win for new head coach Vaughn Donmoyer: Mike Frazier Gallery @BellefonteFoot1 @POMountiesPOASD
September 4, 2021 | Billy Splain
The Raiders forced 6 turnovers and turned them into Vaugh Donmoyer’s first win as a head coach. Nolan Weaver had three of the six defensive turnovers. He had a 9-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown and a 25-yard interception return for a touchdown First Quarter: 1:54 16-yard touchdown pass by quarterback Ben Gustkey to Martin […]
Penns Valley gets back on winning track with 40-7 win over Huntingdon
September 4, 2021 | Billy Splain
With week 2 in the books, and Penns Valley coming off of a tough loss to Richland last week, jumped out to a big lead in this game against Huntingdon, never looking back. These two teams were pretty evenly matched with being young and having 12 Seniors each. Penns Valley won the opening toss and […]
Centre County Report Week One @BellefonteFoot1 @CoachJNagle @SCoachLintal
September 2, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
With week 0 of the 2021 high school football season in the books let’s take a look at a recap of how Centre County teams faired in their first games as well as a preview for their week one matchup. Let’s start with the State College Little Lions. Last week they put on an impressive […]
BEA Topples Troy 20-0 (Gallery) @TroyASD @Masonimbt50 @EliCrane10 @CoachJNagle
August 29, 2021 | Billy Splain
In the first drive Bald Eagle made things look easy. From that point on, the Troy defense did everything they could to make life difficult for the Eagles. The Troy defense held strong the rest of the night, but the Troy offense couldn’t get on track and Bald Eagle handed the Trojans a 20-0 loss to […]
Jersey Shore Rolls Over Bellefonte In Season Opener
August 29, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
The Jersey Shore Bulldogs and Bellefonte Raiders squared off Saturday night in a game that the Bulldogs dominated on all three aspects of the game. On offense, there was an explosion from new starting quarterback Brady Jordan as well as the return of Senior All-State receiver Cayden Hess. Jordan finished Saturday’s contest with over 200 […]
Richland cruises to 54-14 win over Penns Valley @rhsfootball
August 28, 2021 | Billy Splain
Special Contributor, Rodney Brungart When Penns Valley and Richland lost their opponents late this week, the two quickly hooked up to play each other. Both teams have recently met in the playoffs with Richland getting the better of Penns Valley each time. Tonight was not much different as the talent laden Richland Rams cruised to […]
2021 Centre County Report: Week 0
August 25, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
With the 2021 season kicking off in just three days it’s time to take a look back at the five Centre County teams 2020 season campaigns and just a bit of a look ahead for this upcoming season. With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the whole world, it not only interfered with daily lives, but it […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Nolan Weaver – Bellefonte @NolanWeaver10 @BellefonteFoot1
August 21, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
Nolan Weaver Bellefonte Area High School Class of 2022 FB/LB/DE Ht: 5’10 Wt: 175 Other sports: Track and ski club. Awards: PFN All-Academic Gold Team. Twitter: @NolanWeaver10 Why do you play football? In my opinion, football is the best sport out there because it is one of the few sports you can hit people and […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Penns Valley Rams @PennsValleyASD
August 12, 2021 | Billy Splain
Penns Valley Rams PFN Page Head Coach Martin Tobias Assistant Coaches Rob Irwin, Matt Myers, Kurt Troxell, Dave Yoder, Evan Heiser, Fred Ironside, Brian Randolph, Marlin Fultz 2020 Season Record 5-3 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 vs. Mount Union (SCR) 10:00 am 08-27 @ Mercyhurst Prep (0-0) Mercyhurst University 7:00 pm 09-03 vs. Huntingdon (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-10 […]
2021 PFN Player Preview: Dylan McCloskey – Bellefonte @DylanMccloskey @BellefonteFoot1
August 11, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
Dylan McCloskey Bellefonte Area High School Class of 2022 OL/DL Ht: 5’8 Wt: 250 Other sports: Track Twitter: @DylanMccloskey Why do you play football? I play football for the atmosphere and bond you build with your team. What has been your best memory from football so far? Winning districts my Sophomore year. Who is your […]
2021 PFN Player Preview: Aaron Eichenlaub – Philipsburg-Osceola @POMountiesPOASD @PO_Athletics
July 18, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
Aaron Eichenlaub Philipsburg-Osceola High School Class of 2022 OG/DT Ht: 5’10 Wt: 220 Other sports: Track and wrestling Why do you play football? I play football because it was the first game I ever fell in love with and from a young age something about just going out there and competing head to head using […]
2021 PFN Player Preview: Michael Dincher – State College @MichaelDincher @SCoachLintal
May 27, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
Michael Dincher State College Area High School Class of 2023 OG/DT Ht: 6’3 Wt: 295 Awards: First-team All-State offensive guard Twitter: @MichaelDincher Why do you play football? I like to go out there and dominate the person in front of me. What has been your best memory from football so far? My first offer has […]
Penns Valley’s Stephen Ripka Stays Close to Home, Commits to Penn State @StephenRipka @PennStateFball
April 28, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
Tuesday afternoon Penns Valley Area High School athlete Stephen Ripka announced his commitment to Penn State football. Ripka a three-year player for the Rams and finished with 63 catches for 964 yards and 18 total touchdowns. On defense, Ripka finished with 46 total tackles and three interceptions. Ripka helped mount one of Penns Valley’s best […]
Eight Centre County Athletes Recognized on All-State Teams
December 28, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
This past week the 2020 Pa. Writers’ All-State Teams and the PFN Select All-State Teams were announced and among those teams, eight Centre County athletes were recognized. Two of the athletes were selected for the Writers’ team and six were on the PFN Select teams. Of the eight athletes, two represented State College, four […]
Central Cambria takes win from Bald Eagle Area. @CCHSRedDevils @CoachJNagle (jodon gallery)
November 7, 2020 | Billy Splain
Central Cambria and Bald Eagle area played an “extra” game Friday night, and it was the Red Devils that came away with an “extra” win. Trailing 19-7 midway through the fourth quarter, the Red Devils found the endzone twice to pull out the win in Wingate. Nate Wyrwas hit Ethan Gillin for a 20 yard […]
Penns Valley tops BEA (jodon Gallery)
October 31, 2020 | Billy Splain
Aiden Brinker had a hand in all three scores, a run and two touchdown passes as Penns Valley kept the Iron Bell. One to Mason Leib and one to Stephen Ripka. Penns Valley will play Philipsburg-Osceola next week and BEA is searching for an opponent Jeff Jodon Gallery
Harrisburg Qualifies For District Playoffs With Win Over State College @_officialquise @roderickRogers0
October 26, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Monday night’s game between the Harrisburg Cougars and State College Little Lion was an important one for the Cougars as they needed one more game to be able to play in the playoffs. The Cougars came into this game 3-0 and looking for the fourth win. With an early offensive attack and a very strong […]
Bellwood-Antis BEA photo gallery (Jeff Jodon)
October 25, 2020 | Billy Splain
Bellwood-Antis advanced to the District 6 semifinal game with a win over Bald Eagle Area. Gallery Jeff Jodon
Bellefonte captures Luther Trophy
October 24, 2020 | Billy Splain
PHILIPSBURG – A drive-killing interception led to a backbreaking touchdown which led to a 35-7 victory for Bellefonte over Philipsburg-Osceola in the annual battle for the Luther Trophy Friday night. P-O had fallen behind the Raiders, 7-0 when Ethan Rossman went up the middle from a yard out with 4:18 in the second quarter and […]
Penns Valley Outlasts Bearcats @aidanbrinker2 @StephenRipka @DHarman_22
October 23, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
The Penns Valley Rams used a two-headed attack in their Mountain league victory over the Huntingdon Bearcats Friday night. Senior Seth Baney led the Rams attack rushing for 173 yards and two total touchdowns followed by Senior quarterback Aidan Brinker who had 65 yards rushing and accounted for three total touchdowns. The Bearcats weren’t going […]
Undefeated Eagles Bound For Playoffs (via @tyroneeagleeye)
October 22, 2020 | TyroneEagleEyeNews
By Dean Grassi, Assistant Sports Editor The Tyrone Golden Eagles finished the regular season undefeated with a 35-27 win over visiting Philipsburg-Osceola last Friday night. While it was not their best performance of the season by a longshot, finishing the Coronavirus shorted regular season undefeated is an accomplishment that makes Tyrone Head Coach John Franco proud. “We’re […]
State High at Carlisle on Monday Night Football @Statehighfball @Carlisle_Sports
October 20, 2020 | Caleb Craig
Monday- a day normally reserved for Junior Varsity games, State College Area High School and Carlisle High School varsities played a game postponed from Friday night. As weird as playing on a Monday was both teams were facing the weather- which always makes a good game. The intermittent showers mixed with Carlisle’s grass field […]
Bellefonte gets their 7th straight Curtin Bowl win (Jodon Gallery)
October 17, 2020 | Billy Splain
Jalen Emel hauled in two touchdown passes and Dan Persiko hit a 26 yard field goal to lead the Red Raiders to a 17-7 win. Bald Eagle scored in the fourth quarter on a Eric Burns to Owen Irvin 57 yard strike. GALLERY JEFF JODON
Jeff Hoenstine Leads Dragons Over Rams @jeffhoenstine2 @CentralDragonFB @ParkerGregg11
October 17, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
The Central Dragons and Penns Valley Rams faced off Friday night in a Mountain League matchup that saw Central coming out with a huge victory to move them to 6-0 on the season. The Dragons led by Sophomore quarterback Jeff Hoenstine. Before Friday night’s game, Hoenstine had accounted for 1,353 passing yards with 18 touchdowns […]
Tyrone secures senior night win over feisty Mounties
October 16, 2020 | Ron Bracken
TYRONE – Never let it be said that Tyrone quarterback Brandon Lucas is not a man of his word. At a team meeting Lucas told his teammates he was not going to lose a third Senior Night game. He was right as the Golden Eagles held off a game Philipsburg-Osceola team 35-27, Friday night at […]
The Comeback Kids: Tyrone Tops Penns Valley on Late Gripp TD (via @TyroneEagleEye)
October 14, 2020 | PFN Staff
By Dean Grassi, Assistant Sports Editor . For the third time this season, the Golden Eagles found themselves down by a touchdown late in the fourth quarter, this time on the road against Penns Valley. Just like they did in week one against Bellefonte and week four against Bald Eagle, the Golden Eagles stepped up with […]
Defense carries BEA to win over Phillipsburg-Osceola @CoachJNagle @PO_Athletics (Jodon Gallery)
October 10, 2020 | Ron Bracken
The Eagles held the Mounties to 153 yards in total offense, 4 yards through the air, and stopped P-O at the 10 and the 18 when a score would have made it a one-touchdown game. “They played pretty good defense against us,’’ said Mountie coach Jeff Vroman. “Defensively they attacked us in the first half. […]
State High Little Lions soar past the Cumberland Valley Eagles
October 10, 2020 | Caleb Craig
As I highlighted last week State Highs season thus far was full of questions. A big one was if there would be a senior night in newly renovated Memorial Field sporting the new uniforms. The team got just that. A night not only honoring the graduating seniors but a night honoring long time coach […]
Tyrone Advances to 4-0 With Win Over Penns Valley
October 9, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
The Penns Valley Rams celebrated Senior night Friday but couldn’t celebrate long as the Tyrone Golden Eagles spoiled it with a 27-21 victory. The Eagles and Rams both showed plenty of offense on the night. Eagles Senior quarterback Brandon Lucas finished the game with 200 yards passing and a touchdown. Senior receiver Damon Gripp would […]
The Drive: Eagles March 96 Yards in Final 1:30 for Win at BEA (via Tyroneeagleeyenews.com)
October 7, 2020 | PFN Staff
By Dean Grassi, Assistant Sports Editor For most of the night against Bald Eagle, the Golden Eagle’s offense was a flop. With two interceptions and only seven points, it was not a good night for quarterback Brandon Lucas and the rest of the Tyrone offense. But Lucas and company came alive when it mattered most. […]
Tyrone spoils BEA homecoming with last minute score @CoachJNagle @GoldenEagles_FB (jodon gallery)
October 3, 2020 | Ron Bracken
WINGATE – On a perfect night for football, Tyrone and Bald Eagle Area combined to play an imperfect game that featured eight turnovers and 11 penalties. But as flawed as it might have been it was as entertaining a contest as you might see all season, one that was won by the Golden Eagles, […]
Central Dauphin once again slams State College @CDRamsFootball @Statehighfball
October 3, 2020 | Caleb Craig
As of two weeks ago, State College Area High school football appeared as though no season would be played… but it’s 2020 and things change fast. The State College Little Lions found out late September 17th that a plan had passed for them to play when in-person courses resumed. In-person instruction was previously stopped […]
Penns Valley Rolls Over Red Raiders @StephenRipka @aidanbrinker2
October 2, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
The Penns Valley Rams and Bellefonte Red Raiders faced each other Friday night in a Mountain League matchup. This would be the first time Penns Valley has seen game action due to the cancelation of the past two games due to one of the members from Clearfield testing positive for the Coronavirus. This was also […]
Tyrone Look Ahead: Bald Eagle Edition @TyroneEagleEye @CoachJNagle @BEA1stand10Club
October 1, 2020 | Billy Splain
By Nicholas Lewis, Business Editor|Tyroneeagleeyenews.com Check out Tyroneeagleeyenews.com for more info After a thrilling 51-14 blowout win over the Huntingdon Bearcats, the 2-0 Tyrone Golden Eagles travel to Bald Eagle this Friday to take on the Eagles (1-1) on their home turf. For Tyrone, this is hopefully another win to mark on their “revenge tour.” The […]
BEA Rolls to 46-8 win over Huntingdon: Photo Gallery @BEA1stand10Club @CoachJNagle @BearcatFootbal2
September 19, 2020 | Billy Splain
Jeff Jodon Gallery
Jeff Hoenstine leads Central over Bellefonte @CentralDragonFB @jeffhoenstine2
September 18, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
The Central Dragons and Bellefonte Red Raiders faced off Friday night with the Dragons coming out with a victory of 26-12. Leading the Dragons offense was Sophomore athlete Jeff Hoenstine, he finished with over 200 all-purpose yards and accounted for three touchdowns. To help Hoenstine the Dragons defense forced five turnovers in the game. Another […]
Tyrone Puts its Gripp on Bellefonte
September 14, 2020 | Billy Splain
tyroneeagleeyenews.com Contribution By Dean Grassi, Senior Damon Gripp led the Eagles with two TDs and two INTs Photo: Lucia Isenberg Going into the first game of the season, even some of the Golden Eagle faithful had their doubts about Friday’s match up with Bellefonte. The Red Raiders were ranked fifth in the state, first […]
Central Dragons get Dave Baker win number 200 at expense of BEA @CentralDragonFB @CoachJNagle
September 12, 2020 | Billy Splain
WINGATE -At first Central’s Dave Becker brushed off the significance of his 200th career victory, a 33-9 win over Bald Eagle Area. “It doesn’t mean anything,’’ he said. But a little later he changed his tone. “It’s good to get out of here with a win,’’ he added. “They beat us twice here last year […]
Oliver Billotte leads Clearfield over Penns Valley @Bison__Football @obillotte14
September 12, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Olliver Billotte The 2020 Pennsylvania high school football season officially kicked off Friday night with a Mountain League matchup between the Clearfield Bison and the Penns Valley Rams. The Bison used a three-headed attack that included Junior quarterback Oliver Billotte to come out of Penns Valley with a 27-0 victory. Billotte was just one of […]
2020 Team Preview: The Penns Valley Rams @pvrams84 @StephenRipka @PennsValleyASD
September 8, 2020 | Billy Splain
Penns Valley Rams Head Coach Martin Tobias Assistant Coaches Tom Shearer, Rob Irwin, Kurt Troxell, Matt Myers, Fred Ironside, Dave Yoder, Evan Heiser, Troy Kauffman, Brian Randolph, Brian Heiser, Marlin Fultz 2019 Season Record 10-2 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-11 vs. Clearfield (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-18 @ Philipsburg-Osceola (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-25 vs. Bald Eagle Area (0-0) […]
2020 Player Profile: Gage Watson – Bald Eagle @GageWatson67 @CoachJNagle
September 1, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Gage Watson Year: 2021 Bald Eagle Area High School OT/DT Jersey # 67 Ht: 6’4 Wt: 250 Other Sports: Martial Arts Twitter: @GageWatson67 Why do you play football? Gage: To always push myself to better myself, the team, and for college. What has been your best memory from football so far? Gage: Going to the […]
2020 Player Profile: Chris Paloskey – Bellefonte @chrispaloskey @RollOnRaiders
August 26, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Chris Paloskey Year: 2021 Bellefonte High School RB/LB Jersey # 32 Ht: 5’8 Wt: 185 Awards: Bellefonte defensive MVP Twitter: @chrispaloskey Why do you play football? Chris: I’ve played it ever since I was a kid, I love the physicality of the game, and being with the team is like a second family. I love […]
2020 Player Profile: Ben Sharer – Penns Valley @BenSharer1 @pvrams84
August 10, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Ben Sharer Year: 2021 Penns Valley Area High School DE/NT/RG Jersey # 50 Ht: 6’2 Wt: 220 Awards: All conference first-team defensive lineman Twitter: @BenSharer Why do you play football? Ben: I’d say being around my friends and building chemistry and it feels good. There is no better feeling than working together and working four […]
2020 Player Profile: JD Besch – Bellefonte @JDBesch54 @RollOnRaiders
August 9, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
JD Besch Year: 2021 Bellefonte High School LT/DT/NG Jersey # 54 Ht: 6’2 Wt: 280 Other sports: Track Awards: First-team all-conference tackle Twitter: JDBesch54 Why do you play football? JD: I started at a young age and just fell in love with it and it’s really just for the love of the sport. What has […]
2020 Player Profile: Ethan Rossman – Bellefonte @ethan_rossman @RollOnRaiders
August 3, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Ethan Rossman Year: 2021 Bellefonte High School QB/LB Jersey # 18 Ht: 6’4 Wt: 190 Other Sports: Wrestling 2019 Stats: 993 passing yards with 12 touchdowns with 680 yards rushing and 5 touchdowns Twitter: ethan_rossman Why do you play football? Ethan: I’ve always played football. It’s just a whole different feeling to be out there […]
2020 Player Profile: Tyler Bumbarger – Bald Eagle @CoachJNagle
August 3, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Tyler Bumbarger Year: 2021 Bald Eagle Area High School Jersey # 7 DE Ht: 5’11 Wt: 220 Other sports: Baseball 2019 Stats: 99 total tackles and 8 sacks Why do you play football? Tyler: I play football to have fun and make memories. What has been your best memory from football so far? Tyler: Winning […]
2020 Player Profile: Kyler Cunningham – Bald Eagle @kylercunn12 @CoachJNagle
July 11, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Kyler Cunningham Year: 2021 Bald Eagle Area High School LB/TE Jersey # 80 Ht: 6’2 Wt: 205 Other Sports: Baseball 2019 Stats: 122 total tackles 7 for loss with 2 interceptions Twitter: @kylercunn12 Why do you play football? Kyler: I play football because I love the game, my teammates, and winning championships. What has been […]
2020 Player Profile: Trevor Mauk – Bellefonte @MaukTrevor @RollOnRaiders
July 6, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Trevor Mauk Year: 2021 Bellefonte High School OG/OT/DT/DE Jersey #: 57 Ht: 6’2 Wt: 265 Other Sports: Lacrosse Awards: Second-team all-state offensive guard, first-team all-conference guard, and first-team all-conference defensive lineman. Twitter: @MaukTrevor https://keystonefootballrecruits.com/user/trevor17/ Why do you play football? Trevor: I play football because it gives me something to keep myself busy with and I […]
2020 Player Profile: Aidan Brinker, QB/OLB, Penns Valley @aidanbrinker2
July 1, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Aidan Brinker Year: 2021 Penns Valley Area High School QB/OLB Jersey # 17 Ht: 6’3 Wt: 190 Other Sports: Basketball, Baseball 2019 Stats: 66 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 punt block Twitter: @aidanbrinker2 Why do you play football? Aidan: I enjoy being on the field with my friends and it’s fun. […]
Friday Night Lights for 2020 was something special. @PIAADistrictXI
April 17, 2020 | Billy Splain
Montage via Bridget Algeo This was the tweet that started a snowstorm of posts honoring the class of 2020 and the strength this class needs to move on to their next step: @PIAADistrictXI Schools from @SchLeague @EastPennConf18 & @Colonial_League joining forces this Friday honoring the #ClassOf2020 and nurses, doctors, & first responders on the front […]
Former State College/PSU player Nate Stupar guest speaker this Sunday for NFF Banquet, Open to Public
February 25, 2020 | Billy Splain
NATE STUPAR GUEST SPEAKER FOR 23RD ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER (STATE COLLEGE, PA) – The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame, Central Pennsylvania Chapter, has selected former Penn State Linebacker and seven-year National Football League veteran Nate Stupar as guest speaker for its 23rd annual scholar-athlete awards dinner. The dinner will be held on […]
State College heads Centre County All State contingent with NINE players, Penns Valley, BEA and Bellefonte
January 3, 2020 | Billy Splain
The PA coaches have spoken, and they thought highly of a Centre County foursome of teams that had the most successful season as a group in memory. State College led the way with NINE players voted to the PFN Coaches Select Class 6A All State Team. Over 240 coaches took part in the nomination and […]
Central Valley mercy rules Bald Eagle Area on way to state championship (Jodon Gallery)
November 30, 2019 | Billy Splain
Central Valley did not look rusty after a bye week as the Warriors rolled to a 45-0 victory over Bald Eagle Area to advance to the state finals. The game opened up with a Central Valley drive with the Warriors backed up in their own side of the field. Facing fourth and 15 to go, […]
Central Catholic’s Opalko gets another game winner, Vikings advance. @PCC_FOOTBALL
November 23, 2019 | Billy Splain
If there has been one theme the past three years for the State College Little Lions, it is “close, but never close enough.” In 2017, a Tommy Friberg and Brandon Clark led squad faced 5 star QB Phil Jurkovec in the PIAA quarterfinals. They were seemingly overwhelmed by Pine Richland’s explosive offense. A year later, […]
McClenahan shines, BEA wins thriller with Sharon to advance to PIAA Class 3A Semi’s (Jodon Full Gallery) @CoachJNagle @sharontigers
November 23, 2019 | PFN Staff
Nate Cobler Centre Daily Times Bald Eagle Area football coach Jesse Nagle said that senior Gage McClenahan was coming back to play football, even though he had committed to wrestling for Cornell after high school, to win a state championship. McClenahan played a big role in helping get his team two wins away from […]
Cathedral Prep Advances with 49-21 Shellacking of Bellefonte (Highlight Film)
November 16, 2019 | Phil Myers
The Erie Cathedral Prep Ramblers used special teams and short fields to Mercy Rule the Red Raiders of Bellefonte at Clarion University’s Memorial Stadium in a PIAA Class 4A contest. Erie Prep led at one point 49-7 before Bellefonte scored twice in the fourth quarter to make the final a little more respectable. “Getting that […]
State High proves to much for Delaware Valley to handle (Gallery) @SCoachLintal @dvwarriorfb
November 16, 2019 | Billy Splain
Friday November 15th the State College Area High School Little Lions took on the Delaware Valley Warriors. State High won large in a 38-7 victory. Delaware Valley came out with an immediate surprise for State High, that was an onside kick. The Warriors Recovered and began the game in favorable field position. But Delaware Valley […]
Bald Eagle Advances in Overtime Win, Defeats Bedford 21-20 (Gallery Jodon)
November 16, 2019 | Billy Splain
Trailing 14-0 since the 8:51 mark of the second quarter, the Bald Eagle Area defense came up big when it counted. The Eagle defense forced four second half turnovers, two of which gave the BEA offense good field position that they took advantage of, the last leading to the game tying score with just 1:06 […]
Tobias, Funk, McClenahan Headline Impressive Mt. League All Star Selections
November 15, 2019 | Billy Splain
pics Mike Frazier/Jeff Jodon Click for PDF Version
BEA Westmont D6 Title Game Gallery @Westysports @CoachJNagle
November 10, 2019 | Billy Splain
JEFF JODON GALLERY
BEA Claims second straight PIAA District Class 3A Title with 41-13 win. @CoachJNagle @WestySports
November 9, 2019 | Billy Splain
Just a few short weeks ago Bald Eagle Area quarterback Jaden Jones was nursing a shoulder injury as was wide receiver Matthew Reece. Judging by tonight’s performance in the PIAA District six championship game with Westmont at Altoona’s Mansion Park, they’re both feeling pretty good. Jones threw for 386 yard and six tds while […]
State College Wins Snowy game vs McDowell Gallery @SCoachLintal @mcdathletics Mark Helbly Gallery
November 9, 2019 | Billy Splain
Gallery Mark Helbly
Tobias Sets State Record, Richland Wins Game @rhsfootball @PennsValleyASD (Gallery Mike Frazier)
November 9, 2019 | Phil Myers
Penns Valley’s Aaron Tobias set a new standard in Pennsylvania high school football when he threw three touchdown passes to break the state record of 52 TD passes in one season. Those 3 scoring passes gave Tobias 54 for the 2019 season. But it was not enough as the Richland Rams won the game going […]
Bellefonte Claims D6/9 Class 4A Title with 4th quarter win @RollOnRaiders @Bison__Football
November 9, 2019 | Billy Splain
Facing fourth and one at the Red Raider one yard line and trailing 14-0, Clearfield quarterback Oliver Billote never got the snap from center. Bellefonte took over and marched 99 yards to take a 21-0 lead. “That might have been the difference in the game, it’s tough when that happens but that’s football” said […]
Penns Valley Rams Advance With Win Over Marion Center @MCStingersFB
November 3, 2019 | Billy Splain
The Penns Valley Rams advance with a huge victory over the Marion Center Stingers 48-12 Saturday night to move into the next round of district six, double a playoffs. Leading the Rams offense was senior quarterback Aaron Tobias, finishing the game with 225 yards passing with 4 touchdowns. Tobias only needs one more touchdown throw […]
State College vs Cumberland Valley (Mike Frazier Gallery) @SCoachLintal @@CVSDeagles @CVHSEagleFB
October 27, 2019 | PFN Staff
More Frazier pics HERE
Little Lions score 33 straight, erase 14 point deficit to win first Beaver Stadium Classic.
October 26, 2019 | Billy Splain
Before Cumberland Valley scored their first touchdown, before the first kick off in a high school football game played at Beaver Stadium since Cathedral prep won a State Title there in 1988, before the National Anthem was played, and before the first fan found a seat on the east side of the famed home of […]
CJ Funk leads Bellefonte to win over BEA to claim Curtin Bowl @RollOnRaiders @CoachJNagle (gallery Mike Frazier)
October 26, 2019 | Billy Splain
WINGATE – Bellefonte’s CJ Funk will remember his 18th birthday for quite a while.The Raiders’ senior running back ran for 113 yards and scored three times as Bellefonte rolled over BEA,38-0, in their annual Curtin Bowl battle. After scoring twice in the first half Funk ran the ball on Bellefonte’s first two plays in the […]
State High shuts down Altoona in a Dominant win
October 19, 2019 | PFN Staff
Written by: Caleb Craig State College Area High School had a rough Homecoming game last week against Central Dauphin being Handed there first loss of the season. But this week It was an extremely different story, as State High rolls past Altoona 48-0. This game was notably very cold, at kick off the Mansion Park thermometer […]
Lorson ignites Bulldogs offense, Shore defense shuts out BEA
October 19, 2019 | Billy Splain
The Jersey Shore defense spent a lot of time behind the BEA line of scrimmage Tanner Lorson accounted for 340 yards of offense and 4 touchdowns and the Jersey Shore defense held the high octane offense of Bald Eagle to 200 yards of offense and zero points. “Boy, ya know they are a loaded team […]
State High shuts down Altoona in a Dominant win @AltoonaAthletic @SCoachLintal
October 19, 2019 | Billy Splain
Trevor Beck returns Interception State College Area High School had a rough Homecoming game last week against Central Dauphin being Handed there first loss of the season. But this week It was an extremely different story, as State High rolls past Altoona 48-0. This game was notably very cold, at kick off the Mansion Park […]
Penns Valley rolls over Tyrone, Claims first ever Mountain League Title
October 19, 2019 | Billy Splain
The 2019 Mountain League Champion Penns Valley Rams It’s been a long time coming. The Penns Valley Rams have never won a title in the Mountain League, until tonight. The Rams offense had six plays of 30 or more yards as it ran all over Tyrone, 62-14 Friday night at Gray Memorial Field. Triggerman Aaron […]
Bishop Carroll Foreits to Bellefonte
October 16, 2019 | Billy Splain
The forfeit epidemic continues to strike. Last night the Bellefonte staff was notified that Bishop Carroll is forfeiting their game Friday night due to roster size and injuries. This comes on the heals of Philipsburg-Osceola cancelling their last two games with Clearfield and Penns Valley. Clearfield is also concerned because they are scheduled to face […]
Philipsburg-Osceola to forfeit last two games UPDATED
October 14, 2019 | Billy Splain
The Mountie program is shutting down for the rest of the season. Parents took a vote last night and decided to forfeit the rest of the season citing injuries. Clearfield and Penns Valley were their last two opponents. Clearfield would have been playing for the 600th program win but will now earn it via forfeit. […]
Penns Valley record goes to 7-1 with 55-12 win over Huskies
October 12, 2019 | Billy Splain
Aaron Tobias threw for 240 yards and five touchdowns while adding one on the ground to lead the Rams closer to their first ever Mountain League Title. Tobias is inching much closer to the state record of 52 TD passes in a season, needing just 10 more. “I just want to win. We can take […]
Central Dauphin defense owns the fourth quarter, leading the Rams over State College
October 12, 2019 | Billy Splain
Most teams have a victory bell. The Central Dauphin Rams aren’t most teams. They have something a little more special to their players called the “turnover bell”. And in big games this year the Rams have been abusing that bell. Several weeks ago against Harrisburg they hit the bell six times and last night in […]
Bald Eagle Comes from Behind and Spoils Senior Night in Clearfield
October 12, 2019 | Phil Myers
Bald Eagle Area’s trip to Clearfield was rewarding to say the least. The Bald Eagles avenged last year’s embarrassing loss to the Bison by scoring the last three touchdowns to wipe out a 28-15 deficit and win 36-28. The defense, which could not stop Clearfield’s offense in the first half, shut the Bison out in […]
Former State College head coach Jim Williams left a unrivaled legacy in State College
October 10, 2019 | Billy Splain
Special thank you to Centre County Sports historian Harry Breon for much of the content. In his later years, it wasn’t hard to spot coach Jim Williams on the field. You just looked for the whitest head head out there. But back before mother nature took the pigment from his locks, all you had to […]
Penns Valley defeats Bellefonte to improve to 6-1
October 7, 2019 | Billy Splain
Written by: Tristan Klinefelter on Saturday, October 5th, 2019 The Penns Valley Rams and Bellefonte Red Raiders faced off in a Mountain League showdown Friday Night. The matchup featured two of Centre County’s top athletes in Aaron Tobias of Penns Valley and C.J. Funk of Bellefonte. Tonight Tobias and the Rams would come out on top. Tobias, […]
Healthy BEA rolls over Huntingdon (Jodon Gallery Included)
October 7, 2019 | Billy Splain
WINGATE – For the first time since opening day Bald Eagle Area had all of its offensive weapons available and it put them to good use as the Eagles rolled over visiting Huntingdon on Homecoming night at Alumni Stadium. Quarterback Jaden Jones, who went down with a shoulder injury in Week 3, was back after […]
Big Plays by Edwards and Green send Harrisburg back to the Drawing Board @SCoachLintal @HBGCougar_FBall (Gallery)
October 5, 2019 | Billy Splain
Photos Caleb Robert October 4th Friday night lights returned to State College as State High played a physical Harrisburg team. Despite all this physicality State High still managed to find a win 21-6. “We don’t beat those guys a lot and it’s really big for us to win. We’re really improving as a team […]
Healthy BEA rolls over Huntingdon (Jodon Gallery Included)
October 5, 2019 | Billy Splain
WINGATE – For the first time since opening day Bald Eagle Area had all of its offensive weapons available and it put them to good use as the Eagles rolled over visiting Huntingdon on Homecoming night at Alumni Stadium. Quarterback Jaden Jones, who went down with a shoulder injury in Week 3, was back after […]
State Highs weapons prove to much for Central Dauphin East @CDEastHigh @SCoachLintal
September 28, 2019 | Billy Splain
Isiah Edwards on a shifty run Friday September 27th State College Area High School played a fast Central Dauphin East team. State High managed to contain stud players such as Bryce Baker almost all game. State High wins 48-7. State High was ready to go with the return of senior linebacker Kyle Domico, Kyle […]
BEA SHUTS OUT TYRONE (Jodon Gallery) @CoachJNagle @TAHS_Football
September 28, 2019 | PFN Staff
Kerry Naylor, ORANGE AND BLACK (Great site for all things Tyrone) (Full gallery below) The Last two weeks have not been pleasant for the Tyrone Golden Eagles. After last night’s 31-0 shutout at the hands of Bald Eagle Area at Gray-Veterans Memorial Field, Tyrone had been outscored 86-10 and thoroughly dominated. In two weeks the Golden […]
Bellefonte overcomes mistakes, hands Clearfield it’s first loss of the season. @RollOnRaiders @clearfieldbison
September 28, 2019 | Billy Splain
Having just took the lead after an electrifying 85 yard touchdown run by CJ funk, and an interception by Mason Gray to give Bellefonte the ball at their 39, the red Raiders committed two straight penalties, The second of which negated A 54 yard flea flicker pass from Ethan Rossman to Funk. Unfortunately once […]
What’s happening in District 5 & 6: Mid Season review
September 26, 2019 | Billy Splain
Let’s take a look at Districts 5 & 6 at the midway point of the season: We’ll start off with Centre County teams where Penns Valley and Bellefonte records just keep falling. Rams QB Aaron Tobias woke up Sunday morning as the states leading passer with over 1,600 yards through the air and 20 tds. […]
State College will face Cumberland Valley in Beaver Stadium Noon Kick Time @CVSDeagles @SCoachLintal
September 25, 2019 | Billy Splain
It wasn’t too long ago Eric Thomas broke the news that Penn State was in discussions with teams to play a high school game at Beaver Stadium sometime this year. Well, it’s now official. The Little Lions will host Cumberland Valley in the first Beaver Stadium Classic on Saturday, October 26. Kickoff will be at […]
State College 4th quarter surge leads them past Chambersburg (Mark Helbley gallery) @CASDAthletics @SCoachLintal
September 21, 2019 | Billy Splain
State College Area High School may have faced their toughest opponent yet this year in Chambersburg High School. But State High would win 27-17. Both teams began the game struggling. Until State High broke off with a short drive that lead to an Aiden Spitler Field Goal. Soon after the field goal a long timeout […]
Penns Valley outclaws the Bearcats (Mike Frazier Gallery @BearcatFootbal2 @pvrams84
September 21, 2019 | Billy Splain
The Penns Valley Rams and Huntingdon Bearcats faced off in a Mt. League battle of the quarterbacks Friday night. Penns Valley’s Aaron Tobias and Huntington’s Nick Troha battled all night but Tobias came out with the victory. Tobias finished the game with 270 yards passing with 4 touchdowns and adding 125 yards on the ground […]
Penns Valley outclaws the Bearcats (Mike Frazier Gallery @BearcatFootbal2 @pvrams84
September 21, 2019 | Tristan Klinefelter
The Penns Valley Rams and Huntingdon Bearcats faced off in a Mt. League battle of the quarterbacks Friday night. Penns Valley’s Aaron Tobias and Huntington’s Nick Troha battled all night but Tobias came out with the victory. Tobias finished the game with 270 yards passing with 4 touchdowns and adding 125 yards on the ground […]
BEA balanced attack too much for Central (Jodon Gallery) @CoachJNagle @CentralDragonFB
September 21, 2019 | PFN Staff
Ron Bracken WINGATE – BEA got injured quarterback Jaden Jones back after a two-week absence but the Eagles stayed on the ground as they topped Central 29-7 on the brand new turf at Alumni Stadium. BEA had a balanced offense, running for 141 yards and throwing for 170 with backup quarterback Kaden Bittiinger scoring twice […]
Tobias continues haunt defenses, Rams improve to 3-1 with win over Central @CentralDragonFB @AaronTobias11
September 14, 2019 | Billy Splain
Austin Fisher goes in for the score All Photos courtesy Cindy Winkleblech The Penns Valley Rams improve to 3-1 on the year with a huge 41-21 victory over the Central Dragons. Rams senior quarterback Aaron Tobias continues to shred apart defenses accumulating 317 yards passing and 6 touchdowns on the night. This now gives Tobias […]
CJ Funk sets several school records, Bellefonte rolls to 41-14 win
September 14, 2019 | Billy Splain
Old met new in Bellefonte at the new Rogers stadium. Prior to their game with Bellefonte, the Red Raiders welcomed the 1989 district 6 championship team to the new filed and honored their title. Later in the evening CJ Funk broke some old records and led the Raiders to a 41-14 thumping of Central Mountain. […]
Harry Breon’s Centre County update, September 12, 2019
September 13, 2019 | Billy Splain
Week 3 notes: This season in high school football is truly turning into a memorable season: Over at Penns Valley, the Rams reclaimed the Old Iron Bell with a 42-7 win over Bald Eagle Area. Ram quarterback Aaron Tobias continues to pad his career record numbers as he now has 5,488 career passing yards and […]
GALLERY: Punxsutawney v. Brookville (Thursday)
September 11, 2019 | Sykotyk
Punxsutawney v. Brookville September 5, 2019 Jack LaMarca Stadium, Punxsutawney, PA BKV – 14 – 7 – 14 – 3 — 38 PNX – 6 – 0 – 0 – 0 — 6 For more, and larger, photos from this game and others this weekend, click HERE. For photos from previous weeks and seasons, visit […]
Harry Breon’s Centre County Report: Week 2 9-6-19
September 6, 2019 | Billy Splain
By Harry Breon Week 1 High School football notes: Penns Valley’s 77 points vs Fairfield is tied for the 3rd most in county history. Their 56 halftime points is a county record for most points in the first half. Aaron Tobias tied Charlie Cowan of BEA for the most touchdown passes in a game with […]
State College overcomes turnovers, gets one of their own to squeak out win (gallery) @scoachlintal @HermitsFootball
August 31, 2019 | Billy Splain
There were several things missing/odd last night in State College for the home opener featuring a Little Lion team expecting to make a deep run in the state playoffs once again. There was no “stadium” per say. No visiting bleachers. The press box consisted of what appeared to be an aluminum tree stand, 2 […]
Penns Valley vs Fairfield Photo Gallery @ffknightsfb @PennsValleyASD
August 26, 2019 | Billy Splain
Thanks to Cindy Winkelblech For entire gallery go HERE
Tanner Lorson scores 8 tds to lead Jersey Shore over Bellefonte @shoresports2 @RollOnRaiders
August 26, 2019 | PFN Staff
Ron Bracken BELLEFONTE -It was a memorable night in Bellefonte’s shiny new Rogers Stadium. First, the stadium, finally finished after two years, showed it was worth the wait with all of its amenities finally in place. Then there was the return of the 1999 team, which won a District 6 championship under the guidance of […]
2019 KeystoneFootballRecruits.com Player Profiles Day 1: Brady Dorner 2020•State College•QB @BradyDorner23 @scoachlintal
August 23, 2019 | Billy Splain
Brady Dorner 2020•State College•QB Who is your favorite sports star and why? My favorite sports star is Tom Brady. I like Tom brady because I’m a huge patriots fan and he plays the QB so well and he is the GOAT. Why do you play football? I play football because it has been something my […]
2019 Team Preview: State College Little Lions @scoachlintal @scasdathletics
August 23, 2019 | Billy Splain
2018 Season Record 12-2 2019 Schedule: https://pafootballnews.com/state-college-little-lions/ DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-23 Mifflin County (0-0) 7:00 pm 08-30 St. Augustine Prep (NJ) (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-06 Hollidaysburg (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-13 Carlisle (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-20 Chambersburg (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-27 Central Dauphin East (0-0) * 7:00 pm 10-04 Harrisburg (0-0) * 7:00 pm 10-11 Central Dauphin (0-0) * 7:00 […]
2019 Team Preview: Bald Eagle Area @CoachJNagle @JadeyJones2312
August 22, 2019 | Billy Splain
2018 Season Record 11-3 Head Coach Jesse Nagle Assistant Coaches Brett Umbenhouer, Roger Proctor, Vaughn Donmoyer, Joey Nagle, Shawn Thompson, Colby Way, Justin Taylor, Matt Mazzara Key Starters Lost Blake Roberts, Kael Gardner, Nick Turner, Ethan Moore, Bradley Crestani, Dylan Bisel, AJ Markle Offensive Starters Returning QB Jaden Jones, 5’11 160, Slot/RB Gage McClenahan 5’7 […]
2018 Team Preview: Penns Valley Rams @pvrams84 @logan2020snyder @AaronTobias11
August 21, 2019 | Billy Splain
2018 Season Record 8-4 2019 Schedule: https://pafootballnews.com/penns-valley-rams/ DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-17 Mount Union (SCR) 10:00 am 08-23 Fairfield (0-0) 7:00 pm 08-30 Clearfield (0-0) * Bison Stadium 7:00 pm 09-06 Bald Eagle Area (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-13 Central (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-20 Huntingdon (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-27 Midd-West (0-0) 7:00 pm 10-04 Bellefonte (0-0) * Rogers Stadium 7:00 pm […]
2019 KeystoneFootballRecruits.com Player Profiles Day 4: Kevin Kurzinger 2020•State College•DE @kurzinger_kevin @SCoachLintal
August 20, 2019 | Billy Splain
Kevin Kurzinger 2020•State College•DE I went from being a third-string 185 lbs. quarterback to a starting 227 lbs. defensive end in a little under a year. I am the oldest of three, Kyle being the middle child (15 years old), and Kenzie being the third child (10 years old). Both my parents are health and […]
2019 KeystoneFootballRecruits.com Player Profiles Day 7: Jackson Edwards 2021•State College•TE @jacksone2284 @SCoachLintal
August 17, 2019 | Billy Splain
Jackson Edwards 2021•State College•TE I’m a rising junior at State College Area High School and I played Tight End and Defensive End my Freshman and Sophomore year here.I also play basketball for the school team. If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell? My dad […]
2019 KeystoneFootballRecruits.com Player Profiles Day 9: Aaron Tobias 2020•Penns Valley•QB @AaronTobias11 @pvrams84 @LauraTobias20
August 15, 2019 | Billy Splain
Aaron Tobias 2020•Penns Valley•QB My name is Aaron Tobias, 2018 PA All-State Quarterback, and I am searching for an opportunity to earn a quality education and play college football. I am the youngest son in a family of four boys. I am a three sport athlete who loves to compete. Who is your favorite sports […]
2019 Team Previews: Bellefonte Red Raiders @RollOnRaiders
August 11, 2019 | Billy Splain
2018 Season Record 9-3 2019 Schedule: https://pafootballnews.com/bellefonte-red-raiders/ DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-17 Juniata Valley (SCR) 10:00 am 08-23 Jersey Shore (0-0) Rogers Stadium 7:00 pm 08-30 Huntingdon (0-0) * Rogers Stadium 7:00 pm 09-06 Philipsburg-Osceola (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-13 Central Mountain (0-0) Rogers Stadium 7:00 pm 09-20 Tyrone (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-27 Clearfield (0-0) * Rogers Stadium 7:00 pm 10-04 […]
2019 KeystoneFootballRecruits.com Player Profiles Day 20: Jaden Jones 2020•Bald Eagle Area•QB @JadeyJones2312 @CoachJNagle
August 4, 2019 | Billy Splain
Jaden Jones 2020•Bald Eagle Area•QB Who is your favorite sports star and why? Kobe Bryant just because he was who i first started watching. He was dedicated into his work and I fell in love with how he took care of his business Why do you play football? I play because of the love of […]
2019 KeystoneFootballRecruits.com Player Profiles Day 24: Trevor Mauk 2021•Bellefonte•OT @RollOnRaiders
July 31, 2019 | Billy Splain
Trevor Mauk 2021•Bellefonte•OT Going into my junior year and I am a multi sport athlete. When I’m not playing football I’m on the lacrosse field as a goalie. Why do you play football? I love the sport and the contact. It also keeps me busy What sports movie would you watch every day if you […]
2019 Team Previews: Philipsburg-Osceola @PO_Athletics @CoachMcGonigal
July 27, 2019 | Billy Splain
2018 Season Record 1-9 2019 Schedule: https://pafootballnews.com/philipsburg-osceola-mounties/ DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-17 Penns Manor (SCR) 10:00 am 08-23 West Branch (0-0) 7:00 pm 08-30 Bald Eagle Area (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-06 Bellefonte (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-13 Tyrone (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-20 Bishop Carroll (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-27 Central (0-0) * 7:00 pm 10-04 North Penn-Mansfield (0-0) 7:00 pm 10-11 […]
2019 KeystoneFootballRecruits.com Player Profiles Day 33: CJ Funk 2020•Bellefonte•RB @CJFunk8 @RollOnRaiders
July 23, 2019 | Billy Splain
CJ Funk 2020•Bellefonte•RB CJ Funk Rb/Lb for Bellefonte Area High School Who is your favorite sports star and why? Ray Lewis. He played with so much energy and passion when he was in the NFL and gave back to his community in more ways than they gave to him. Why do you play football? For […]
2019 KeystoneFootballRecruits.com Player Profiles Day 42: Samuel Martin 2020•Penns Valley•OT @SamMart33202799 @pvrams84
July 14, 2019 | Billy Splain
Samuel Martin 2020•Penns Valley•OT Why do you play football? I love to compete. I love seeing the results when hard work is put in. Football is about the team. There is nothing like that feeling of Friday Night Lights with your brothers. Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your […]
2019 KeystoneFootballRecruits.com Player Profiles Day 45: Julian Emel 2020•Bellefonte•C @JulianEmel2 @RollOnRaiders
July 10, 2019 | Billy Splain
Julian Emel 2020•Bellefonte•C Who is your favorite sports star and why? Football because it is a sport that shows what you can do to impact you,your team and community Why do you play football? The most natural and the most committed sport I have ever done What sports movie would you watch every day if […]
2019 KeystoneFootballRecruits.com Player Profiles Day 51: Isaiah Edwards 2020•State College•RB @Ile11Isaiah @SCoachLintal
July 4, 2019 | Billy Splain
Isaiah Edwards 2020•State College•RB My name is Isaiah Edwards I’m a RB for state high football, I can play any position I’m asked to. I am 6”0 and 215 Who is your favorite sports star and why? It was lesean McCoy because I used to run like him but I on a couple pounds so […]
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