Hempfield Black Knights
| Hempfield Black Knights |
| Head Coach: George Eager |
| PIAA District 3 - Class 6A |
| Lancaster-Lebanon League - Section 1 |
| OVERALL | PCT | CONF | PCT | HOME | AWAY | STREAK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-0 | 0.000 | 0-0 | 0.000 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
08-16 |
@ Warwick (0-0) |
- |
08-22 |
vs. Dallastown (0-0) |
- |
08-29 |
@ William Penn (0-0) |
- |
09-05 |
@ Governor Mifflin (0-0) |
- |
09-12 |
@ JP McCaskey (0-0) |
- |
09-19 |
vs. Manheim Township (0-0) |
- |
09-26 |
@ Penn Manor (0-0) |
- |
10-03 |
vs. Wilson (0-0) |
- |
10-10 |
vs. Exeter Township (0-0) |
- |
10-17 |
vs. Cedar Crest (0-0) |
- |
10-24 |
@ Reading (0-0) |
- |
Seneca Valley Scores Big In Second Quarter, Defeats Hempfield 27-15
October 12, 2024 | Tyler Aaron
In the first quarter, Hempfield started with the ball and drove the ball deep into Seneca Valley early. Seneca Valley’s defense was able to hang on and keep Hempfield from reaching the end zone. The drive ended with a twenty-seven-yard field goal made by Sawyer Leuthold with 8:39 left to go in the first quarter. […]
Lancaster-Lebanon League Section One 2024 outlook
August 14, 2024 | Billy Splain
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Look for the usual suspects to crawl to the top of Section one in the LL, but there could be a few surprises as well. Cedar Crest Head Coach: Nick Lambros (first year) Last Year: 8-3 Coming off a nice 8-3 season, the Falcons […]
WPIAL Elite Eight: Preseason Rankings
August 14, 2024 | Andrew Schaffer
6A: 1- North Allegheny 2- Central Catholic 3- Mt. Lebanon 4- Norwin 5- Canon Mac 6- Hempfield 7- Seneca Valley 5A: 1- Peters Township 2- Upper St. Clair 3- Latrobe 4- Penn Trafford 5- Woodland Hills 6- Bethel Park 7- Pine Richland 8- Moon 4A: 1- Aliquippa 2- McKeesport 3- Thomas Jefferson 4- Belle Vernon […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Hempfield Black Knights Leo Breault-OT/NG
July 6, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Leo Breault Hempfield High School Class Of: 2025 Position(s): OT/NG Jersey Number: 79 Ht: 6’5 – Wt: 285lbs Other Sports: N/A Notable Awards or Recognitions: N/A Offer Sheet: McDaniel College Twitter: @LeoBreault79 ——————————— WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Leo is an extremely hard worker who possess tremendous size at 6’5, 291lbs. He will anchor our […]
Hempfield Finishes Season With a Dominant Victory Over Reading
October 28, 2023 | Josiah Pletcher
Both teams came into tonight’s game hoping to end their season on a high note. Last week, the Reading Red Knights fell to 1-8 on the season after being shut out by Central York. The Hempfield Black Knights also suffered a loss, making their record 2-7. Tonight, Hempfield finished their season with a dominating 46 […]
PA High School Football Continuing Careers — looking at Duquesne vs. Delaware
October 8, 2023 | Jared Samuel
We had a great opportunity to follow-up on the continued careers of some PA High School football players, and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience as we took in a game between the visiting Duquesne Dukes and the host Delaware Blue Hens. While both rosters were well represented by PA players, we feature the standouts and […]
Wilson Starts Fast and Holds on to Defeat Hempfield 49-34
October 7, 2023 | Josiah Pletcher
The Hempfield Black Knights came into tonight’s game 2-4 after suffering a heartbreaking loss to Penn Manor last Friday. This week, the Knights hosted the Wilson Bulldogs, who improved to 4-2 last week. The Bulldogs defeated Governor Mifflin 21 to 14 and stretched their winning streak to four games. Tonight, Wilson kept that streak alive […]
Penn Manor Defeats Hempfield for the First Time Since 2014
September 30, 2023 | Josiah Pletcher
Last week, the Penn Manor Comets got their first win of the season defeating Reading 28 to 27 in overtime. This week they hosted the Hempfield Black Knights who fell to 2-3 after losing 48 to 7 against Manheim Township. Hempfield had the lead for most of tonight’s game, but with only 3:27 remaining, the […]
Manheim Township Defeats Hempfield in Rivalry Game
September 23, 2023 | Josiah Pletcher
Last week, the Hempfield Black Knights improved to 2-2 after defeating JP McCaskey 41 to 20. Tonight they hosted their rivals, Manheim Township. Township entered tonight’s game 4-0 after an impressive 63 to 28 victory last week over Spring-Ford. The Blue Streaks had been dominating their opponents all season, outscoring them 192 to 40. Tonight […]
Hempfield Comes From Behind To Defeat Dallastown
August 26, 2023 | Josiah Pletcher
The Hempfield Black Knights had the lead for only 33 seconds in Friday’s opener against the Dallastown Wildcats. However, that is all they needed to go home with the 16-14 victory. Both teams opened the game up with drives that ended in a turnover on downs. Dallastown would then strike first on their second drive […]
2023 Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 1 Preview
August 15, 2023 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Here is your preview on Section 1 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League for the upcoming football season. CEDAR CREST FALCONS 6A PIAA CLASSIFICATION COACH Rob Wildasin (46-43 8th season) 2022 Season in Review: (5-5 overall, 2-4 Section 1) Key Games: 9-22 Wilson, 10-6 at Manheim Twp, 10-20 at Hempfield, 10-26 Lebanon Players to Watch: OL-DL Christian […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Let’s Get To Know Hempfield Lineman and University of Southern California Commit Deyvid Palepale
July 1, 2023 | Josiah Pletcher
Deyvid Palepale Defensive End/Offensive Tackle Hempfield USC Commit Class Of 2024 Jersey #54 Height/Weight: 6’3 303 lbs  Awards: 2022 LL League Section 1 Most Outstanding Lineman of the Year 1st Team Offense and Defense Twitter: @deyvid_palepale Head coach George Eager says “Deyvid is a tremendous athlete and person. His combination of size, strength, and athleticism […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Hempfield QB Jackson Landis
June 17, 2023 | Josiah Pletcher
Jackson Landis Quarterback Hempfield Class Of 2024 Jersey #8 Height/Weight: 6’1 185 lbs Twitter: @Jackson_Landis8 Head coach George Eager says “Jackson is the unquestioned leader of the offense. He is a talented quarterback that does things the right way. He will be a tremendous asset as a player and person for whatever college pursues his […]
PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Hempfield WR Micah Gates
May 8, 2023 | Billy Splain
Micah Gates wide receiver Hempfield Class Of 2024 Jersey #5 HT/WT 6’0 165lbs 1st team wide receiver 546 yards Twitter @micahgates208 Head coach George Eager says “Micah is coming off a breakout year at wide receiver and he is looking to continue his success on the field this year. He is an established playmaker that […]
Exeter beats Hempfield 44-22 in revenge game from last year
October 14, 2022 | Pat Weider
              Exeter players celebrating after a 44-22 win over Hempfield           Exeter beat Hempfield 44-22 to improve to 8-0 on the year. Exeter created 4 turnovers in the 1st half, including a 90-yard interception returned […]
A Mid-season review of the LL-Berks League
September 29, 2022 | Carl Frederick
The halfway point of the LL Berks season hit us about as soon that the weather went from 90s and humid to 60s and cold. Hard to believe how fast it has moved but it has been filled with offensive explosions, defensive stalwarts, and overall good football. We broke down where each section stands and […]
Coach Weider’s @Go_Rout Coaches Notebook: Weekly awards from a interesting week 5 of High School Football
September 26, 2022 | Pat Weider
Visit GoRout  get the most out of your practices! On Friday night I had the pleasure of covering Hempfield at Manheim Township. It was an incredible game. Hempfield was leading 3-0 at the half then scored on the last play of the half on a long touchdown pass. Then opened the 2nd half with […]
Lancaster Lebanon 2022 Conference Preview: Sections 1&2 Edition
August 11, 2022 | Pat Weider
Cowritten by Carl Frederick Section 1 Teams In Section: Reading, McCaskey, Hempfield, Manheim Township, Wilson, Penn Manor, Cedar Crest Teams to beat for Section Title: Wilson. Wilson has dominated Section 1 of LL and with the merger of the Berks league the only change is Reading joining the league, so Wilson should still have a […]
Columbia turns to former assistant Brady Mathias to take over
April 5, 2022 | Carl Frederick
There is a new Head Coach at Columbia and that would be former assistant Brady Mathias. While only 25 years old, Coach Mathias brings a wealth of experience from both his coaching and playing career. The Hempfield alum was also a key staff member on the Crimson Tide’s historic District 3 playoff run last year. […]
Around the 717 for the final time this season
November 30, 2021 | Carl Frederick
Wilson and Coach Dahms claimed another Section 1 title That is a wrap for the Football season for this first time reporter, covered many games, traveled to different parts of the state and will leave with so many grateful memories. With all the teams in the Lancaster-Lebanon League seasons coming to an end, I […]
Around the 717 for more District 3 playoff matchups
November 17, 2021 | Carl Frederick
Lampeter-Strasburg doing their pregame ritual Only two teams remain in the playoffs for the Lancaster Lebanon League after Hempfield, Donegal, Cocalico, Warwick and Manheim Central all went down last week. The Wilson Bulldogs and LS Pioneers are the last ones standing and both are riding multi game winning streaks. Game Preview: Kennard Dale (10-1) […]
Hempfield vs Harrisburg
November 13, 2021 | David
Harrisburg came out the locker room with smoke and continued smoking Hempfield all afternoon at Severance Field they had too much offense for Hempfield. Freshman quarterback Shawn Lee led the cougars on a relentless running game with Mahkai Hopkins, Justin Cook and Kyle Williams Jr. Harrisburg’s defense was just as relentless and held Hempfield to […]
Around District 3 for the 717
November 10, 2021 | Carl Frederick
Jadyn Jones warming up against Hempfield Game Preview: Wilson @ Central York The District 3 Semifinals match-up in the 6A bracket features the Section Champs from both the YAIAA (Central York) and LL League (Wilson). The Panthers come into this game with a perfect record while the Bulldogs have won 6 in a […]
Around the 717 for Week 10
October 28, 2021 | Carl Frederick
Coach Dave Hahn knows the stakes for this Friday Game of the Week: Cocalico (6-3, 4-0) @ Manheim Central (8-1, 3-1) The battle for the Section 2 title comes down to the final regular game of the season between the Eagles and Barons and to quote Bart Scott CAN’T WAIT!!!! Both squads are shoo-ins […]
Wilson outlasts Hempfield to clinch a share of Section 1
October 23, 2021 | Carl Frederick
Wilson celebrates after a hard fought victory Jadyn Jones took a handoff up the middle from 14 yards out with 30 seconds left to give the Wilson Bulldogs (6-3, 4-0) their 4th straight victory. Hempfield (5-4, 2-2) would drive up to the Wilson 45 but Cam Harbaugh’s last second hail-mary was too far out […]
Around the 717 for Week 9
October 21, 2021 | Carl Frederick
Game of the Week: Wilson (5-3, 3-0) @ Hempfield (5-3, 2-1) Well, there you go, while it looked like Manheim Township would cruise to another Section 1 title, the Hempfield Black Knights had other plans. Defeating their arch rival for the first time since 2013, the Black Knights know they cannot lose focus as they […]
Around the 717 for Week 8
October 13, 2021 | Carl Frederick
McCaskey has not quit on Interim Head Coach Ben Thompson Game Preview: Penn Manor (4-3, 0-2) @ McCaskey (2-5, 0-2) After both teams started 2-1 and a tie for first place in Section 1, each has faced significant setbacks the last few weeks. Penn Manor has been taking to the woodshed by Wilson (40-6) and […]
Hempfield wins its second in a row with a 27-21 win over Warwick
September 25, 2021 | Pat Weider
Hempfield Head Coach George Eager addressing his team after a 27-21 win over Warwick. Hempfield beat Warwick Friday night 27-21 behind the rushing and throwing of QB Cam Harbaugh. Harbaugh rushed for 3 touchdowns and threw for a touchdown as well. Harbaugh ran for tough yards all night for the Black Nights. Harbaugh rushed […]
Central York Pulls Away from Hempfield @HempfieldFB @centralyorkFB @MrEagerHHS
September 11, 2021 | Carl Frederick
Hempfield battles but comes up short against state power Central York 35-21 With a tied ballgame at halftime (14-14), the Black Knights appeared to have momentum on their side. The problem was Beau Pribula and company stuck to the ground game mostly in the second half to hold of Hempfield 35-21. Ranked by many Polls as […]
Manheim Central vs. Hempfield Photo Gallery 9.3.2021 @BaronSports717 @HSDSportsScores @Baron__Nation @HempfieldFB
September 4, 2021 | Lucas DeLaney
Manheim Central vs. Hempfield: Final 14-0 Manheim Touchdowns by #86 Kahlen Watt and #3 Judd Novak
Manheim Central powers past Hempfield with a 14-0 Victory @HempfieldFB @CoachHahnMCFB
September 4, 2021 | Pat Weider
 The Manheim Central football team powered past Hempfield Friday night with a 14-0 win. Behind a punishing defense that harassed Hempfield all night. Central was able to shut out the visiting team behind a dominating defensive performance. On offense, Central did not do a lot but was able to control the line of […]
2021 Team Preview: The Hempfield Black Knights @HempfieldFB @lucasmiller2022 @MrEagerHHS
August 2, 2021 | Billy Splain
Hempfield Black Knights PFN Page Head Coach: George Eager (2nd year) PIAA District 3 – Class AAAAAA League: Lancaster-Lebanon League 1 @HempfieldFB Assistant Coaches: Edwin Heisey (Middle Linebackers) Jim Vieland (Running Backs) Mark Cheyney (Defensive Backs & Kickers) George Eager Sr (Outside Linebackers, JV Defensive Coordinator) Jay Ridinger (Defensive Coordinator, Defense Backs) John Ridinger (Offensive […]
Coach Weider’s @Go_Rout Coaches Notebook: LL Media Day
July 30, 2021 | Pat Weider
Coache’s notebook is a regular column that discusses High School Football in the State of PA. As a former Head Football Coach and Assistant Coach for 15 years, the Media Day was always exciting to be a part of because football is almost ready to start. This year is a little different for me because […]
RECAP: ‘Classic’ Wilson overpowers Hempfield
October 5, 2018 | Joe Mays
The Bulldogs capped the 2018 Baseballtown Gridiron Classic in style with a 26-16 victory over Hempfield at FirstEnergy Stadium. Wilson jumped out to a 13-0 lead and got some key defensive plays throughout to improve to 3-0 in Section 1 play. A balanced offensive attack – 164 yards rushing, 142 yards passing – and clutch […]
2018 Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 1 Preview
August 10, 2018 | Joe Mays
A rainbow in the sky over John Gurski Stadium as the Wilson football team takes the field prior to their non-league game vs Central Dauphin on Friday, September 15th, 2017. 2018 Lancaster-Lebanon League, Section 1 PREVIEW INTRO The number 13 is lucky for fans of Pennsylvania high school football this year as it signifies the […]
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