PFN ‘s Willie is Cookin’ In Philly Week 6
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Willie McGonigle | October 1, 2026
Time flies when you’re having fun. How is it possible that this week we begin the second half of the regular season? Already? It feels as if the season just began last week. Last week I needed a week off to recharge my battery after the previous weekend, which saw me cover two games at Kottmeyer Stadium and then umpire a total of seven baseball games. My body told me it was time for a break, and I just had to listen to my body. Now I’m back, recharged, and ready for the rest of the season. Since we last talked to each other, there have been several records broken and several milestones reached. Let’s take a look at What’s Cookn’ In Philly this week.
North Penn’s Beck Reaches Career Milestone: North Penn’s 35-7 victory over Pennsbury on September 18 gave Head Coach Dick Beck his 250th career victory. Beck was named Knights Head Coach in March of 2002.
Souderton’s Gallagher Reaches Milestone: Souderton’s 63-6 rout of Council Rock North gave Head Coach Ed Gallagher his 150th career victory. Gallagher was named Indians Head Coach in 2003.
Return of the Green Mystique: There’s something special brewing over at Ridley. The Green Raiders are off to a 5-0 start. One of the main reasons that the Green Raiders are unbeaten thus far this season is because they have pitched shutouts in their last four games, and in fact, they have only allowed one touchdown this season, and that was scored by CB East in the fourth quarter of their Week 1 game.
Carroll Opens New Field on Campus: Last Friday was a historic day for the Archbishop Carroll Football program. The Patriots celebrated their homecoming and dedicated their brand new stadium, Mother Cabrini Field. The Patriots rallied after being down 22-0, falling to West Catholic 22-15. The Patriots will look to pick up their first win at their new field this Friday afternoon when they host Episcopal Academy.
New Members to the 600 Win Club: In each of the past two weeks, District 1 saw a team pick up their 600th victory in program history. Chester’s 24-13 victory over Upper Darby on September 19 gave the Clippers their 600th victory. They currently stand at 601 victories, which places them in 10th place in District 1 for all-time victories. Coatesville is the leader with 770. Conestoga’s 21-7 victory last weekend over Penncrest marked the 600th in Pioneers history.
Historic Day for Great Valley’s Kosmalski: In Friday Night’s 39-7 victory over Sun Valley, Great Valley RB Beau Kosmalski tied the school record for touchdowns in a single game with 5. That marked the second time this season that Kosmalski has scored five touchdowns in a game for the Patriots, who are off to a 5-0 start.
Where’s PFN: For updates on the following games, here’s who to follow on X
Thursday
Belmont Charter at West Philadelphia 3 pm @AFRANKLINPFN
Friday
Unionville at West Chester Rustin 7 pm @markayzeesports
West Chester Henderson at Great Valley 7 pm @williepafn
St Joseph’s Prep at Cardinal O’Hara 7 pm @j3gfx
Bensalem at Quakertown 7 pm @gardnerbmedia
Upper Merion at Pottsgrove 7 pm @EmilyWallSutt
Saturday
Academy Park at Chichester 1 pm @williepafn
PFN Willie’s Signature Dishes (Best Games)
Thursday 7 pm Audenreid Charter at Olney at Northeast Supersite: The top two teams in their division square off in a Thursday night battle
Friday 4 pm Episcopal Academy at Archbishop Carroll
Friday 5 pm Roman Catholic at Bonner: Two of the top teams in the State battle in the PCL Red Division contest
Friday 7 pm St Joseph’s Prep at Cardinal O’Hara: One of the top teams in 6A battle one the top teams in 4A in this PCL Red Division contest
Friday 7 pm Chester at Interboro: The Del Val looks to be ultra-competitive this season, and week 1 of league play gives us this battle of unbeatens.
Friday 7 pm Wissahickon at Upper Moreland: The winner of this one has the upper hand in the hunt for the Suburban One League American Division Title
Friday 7 pm Downingtown East at Bishop Shanahan: A mere 4.1 miles separate these schools
Friday 7 pm: Coatesville at Downingtown West: Chest-Mont rivals meet again. Coatesville winners of 3 in a row since their 0-2 start. Downingtown winners of 4 in a row since lost to Freedom to open season
Friday 7 pm West Chester Henderson at Great Valley: Both teams enter undefeated; the winner of this game will have the leg up in the race for the Chest-Mont South title race
Saturday 1 pm Academy Park at Chichester: The Del Val produces another great game in their opening week of games
