Sun Valley Vanguards
| Sun Valley Vanguards |
| Head Coach: Ernie Ellis |
| PIAA District 1 - Class 4A |
| Ches-Mont - South |
| Stadium: Sun Valley Stadium |
| OVERALL | PCT | CONF | PCT | HOME | AWAY | STREAK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-9 | 0.182 | 0-4 | 0.000 | 2-4 | 0-5 | W1 |
08-17 |
@ Upper Merion (1-9) |
- |
08-23 |
@ Penncrest (6-5) |
L, 20-33 |
08-30 |
vs. Great Valley (3-7) |
W, 37-7 |
09-06 |
@ Upper Perkiomen (6-5) |
L, 21-48 |
09-13 |
@ Wissahickon (5-5) |
L, 14-42 |
09-20 |
vs. Oxford (6-5) |
L, 14-29 |
09-27 |
vs. Kennett (6-4) |
L, 0-42 |
10-04 |
@ Bishop Shanahan (8-3) |
L, 7-43 |
10-11 |
vs. George Washington (7-4) |
L, 14-24 |
10-18 |
vs. Unionville (6-5) |
L, 19-34 |
10-25 |
@ Avon Grove (3-7) |
L, 34-35 |
11-28 |
vs. Chichester (1-10) |
W, 15-13 |
District 1 Thanksgiving Recap
November 28, 2024 | Willie McGonigle
A once proud tradition of teams playing Thanksgiving rivalries has dwindled over the years. This year after the cancellation of the Bristol-Morrisville game we are down to just four games in District and here’s a recap of today’s action Haverford 40 Upper Darby 0 The Fords’ remarkable turnaround is complete. A year after going 1-9, […]
George Washington Eagles Shock Sun Valley Vanguards On Homecoming Night
October 12, 2024 | Ted Podberesky
The Sun Valley Vanguards (1-6) hosted the George Washington Eagles (4-2) tonight for their homecoming game at Dr Wally Field. The Vanguards returned home following their loss last week to Bishop Shanahn, while the Eagles were coming off a huge win against Belmont Charter. George Washington shocked Sun Valley tonight, coming in and taking home […]
Coach Frazier’s Kennett Blue Demons Handle Business Vs. The Sun Valley Vanguards
September 28, 2024 | Ted Podberesky
A week filled with gloomy weather finally has some upside as we roll around the corner for another week of High School football! This weeks matchup includes the Sun Valley Vanguards (1-4) hosting the Kennett Blue Demons (1-3) at Dr Wally field. Both teams entered this week on a three gaming losing streak with only […]
Oxford Hornets Aidan Kane And Nate Winters Take Over In Their Win Over The Sun Valley Vanguards
September 21, 2024 | Ted Podberesky
The Sun Valley Vanguards (1-3) hosted the Oxford Hornets (2-2) tonight under the lights at Dr Wally stadium. Sun Valley lost last week to Wissahickon while Oxford was coming off a fresh victory over Pottstown. Oxford’s momentum seemed to carry over in this one, coming to Sun Valleys stadium and winning 29-14 over the Vanguards. […]
Nolan Pounds Leads The Wissahickon Trojans Into Battle Over The Sun Valley Vanguards
September 14, 2024 | Ted Podberesky
The Wissahickon Trojans (2-1) took the field tonight hosting the Sun Valley Vanguards (1-2) , Wissahickon came into this game lighting up the scoreboard and putting up 50+ in their last two. Sun Valley on the other hand looked to bounce back following a loss last week to Upper Perkiomen. Trojans quarterback Nolan Pounds had […]
What the Heck’s Happening in Districts I & XII This Week: Week Two
August 28, 2024 | Willie McGonigle
Hello and welcome to this week’s installment of What the Heck’s Happening in Districts I & XII this week. Week Zero is in the books and what a week it was we saw several big-time performances, records fall and milestones reached. Let’s look at what went down and what could happen this week. Milestone Victory […]
The Penncrest Lions Pull Away In Fashion During Their Home Opener Vs The Sun Valley Vanguards
August 24, 2024 | Ted Podberesky
The brisk cool air settled the evening tonight as the Penncrest Lions hosted the Sun Valley Vanguards at Louis Scott Field to start off the first week of High School football. Over the years the Lions and the Vanguards have formed a rivalry. Tonight was no different, emotions ran high and players wore their heart […]
What The Heck’s Happening in Districts I & XII This Week: Week Zero
August 22, 2024 | Willie McGonigle
Hello and welcome to the 2024 season of What’s Happening in District I & XII! Join me every week has we look at what happened and look forward to what will happen in Districts I & XII. New Chest-Mont Alignment: The Chest-Mont league this season will premiere three divisions as opposed to the two that […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Sun Valley QB RJ Sharrer
June 24, 2024 | Ted Podberesky
RJ Sharrer Quarterback Sun Valley Class of 2026 Jersey #13 X – @rj_sharrer Ht: 6’0 Wt:180 Words from quarterback coach Matt Ochmanowicz, ” RJ is an elite QB when it comes to foot work and ball placement, he throws tight spirals and can fit it through small windows. He also endures great vision in the […]
55th Annual Sun Valley Vanguards Vs Chichester Eagles Turkey Bowl
November 23, 2023 | Ted Podberesky
Photo By Gabriel Palmarini. In the 55th annual Turkey Bowl game, the Chichester Eagles hosted the Sun Valley Vanguards at Appichella Memorial field on Thanksgiving day. Chichester put together one of their best seasons this year in the last few years going 5-6 and making playoffs. Their longtime rivals Sun Valley ended the year 3-6, […]
Oxford Hornets Close Out Last Game Of The Season On Senior Night Against Sun Valley Vanguards
October 28, 2023 | Ted Podberesky
Oxford Hornets hosted the Sun Valley Vanguards this Friday night in the last game of the regular season. Oxford (1-8) had plans of ending on a positive note with a win while Sun Valley (3-6) looked for playoff contention. Oxford Hornets pull away on their senior night and win over the Sun Valley Vanguards 42-21. […]
Sun Valley Vanguards Seal A Win On Senior Night Against Kennett Blue Demons
October 21, 2023 | Ted Podberesky
Sun Valley Vanguards hosted the Kennett Blue Demons tonight at Dr.Wally field. The Vanguards came into this game (2-6) looking to get a win on senior night against the Blue Demons (3-5). Sun Valley did exactly as planned and took home a win 35-12. The Vanguards started with the ball to start the first quarter […]
Bayard Rustin Golden Knights Roll Past Sun Valley Vanguards On Homecoming Night
October 13, 2023 | Ted Podberesky
The Bayard Rustin Golden Knights hosted the Sun Valley Vanguards this Friday night, for their homecoming game. Rustin came into this game (5-1) looking for a win and to push their seeding higher for the playoffs, while Sun Valley (2-5) looked for an upset. The Golden Knights pull away in their homecoming game, winning over […]
Coby Jaramillo’s Performance Helps West Chester East Move Past Sun Valley On Homecoming Night
October 7, 2023 | Ted Podberesky
It was another sloppy homecoming night, but with the West Chester East Vikings hosting the Sun Valley Vanguards. Both teams came into this game with the same record (2-4), with only one team able to advance in hopes of an up and coming playoff push. West Chester East Vikings take home a rainy homecoming win […]
Sun Valley Vanguards take care of business on homecoming night against Penn Wood Patriots
September 30, 2023 | Ted Podberesky
It was a gloomy homecoming night with the Sun Valley Vanguards hosting the Penn Wood Patriots at Dr.Wally field. Both teams came into this game with the same record (1-4), with intentions for somebody to get their second win of the season. The Sun Valley Vanguards pull through in tonight’s game beating the Penn Wood […]
Avon Grove Red Devils rushing attack pulls through against the Sun Valley Vanguards
September 23, 2023 | Ted Podberesky
It was a cold Friday night with the Sun Valley Vanguards hosting the Avon Grove Red Devils at Dr.Wally stadium. The Red Devils came into this game with a 2 game losing streak looking to get back on the horse and excel above .500. The Vanguards looked to keep their win streak going as they […]
Sun Valley Vanguards Noah Griffin rushes to the promise land over West Chesters Henderson Warriors
September 15, 2023 | Ted Podberesky
West Chester’s Henderson Warriors hosted the Sun Valley Vanguards tonight, looking to build from their win last week and continue their success. Sun Valley came into this game striving for revenge after a tough loss in week three of their season. The Vanguards showed true pride this Thursday night, coming to Henderson and taking home […]
Great Valley Patriots interception brings them their first win of the season over Sun Valley Vanguards
September 9, 2023 | Ted Podberesky
Sun Valley Vanguards hosted the Great Valley Patriots tonight at Dr. Wally stadium, both teams facing a speed bump looking to get over. With one another coming into this game 0-2, someone was bound to take the leap tonight and get their first win of the season. That team happened to be Great Valley who […]
Unionville Longhorns pull through in a close one Vs Sun Valley Vanguards
September 2, 2023 | Ted Podberesky
The Unionville Longhorns hosted their first home game this season against the Sun Valley Vanguards this Friday night. Both teams came into this game 0-1 looking to bounce back from week one and get the ball rolling again. New head coach Tim Murphy wins in a big one tonight beating the Vanguards 26-20 in their […]
Penncrest Lions Pull An Upset On Sun Valley Vanguards
August 26, 2023 | Ted Podberesky
Sun Valley Vanguards Vs. Penncrest Lions Week One Sun Valley Vanguards hosted the Penncrest Lions this Friday night at Dr. Wally Field with both teams looking to start their season off hot with a win. The Lions get the better of the Vanguards tonight beating them 34 to 19 to start the season. […]
2023 PFN Player Profile : Getting To Know Sun Valley WR Josh Yanonis
July 27, 2023 | Ted Podberesky
Josh Yanonis Sun Valley Vanguards Class Of : 2025 Position(s) : WR Jersey Number : 5 Ht: 6’3 Wt: 165 Notable Recognitions : Sophmore year/ 22 catches, 325 receiving yards, 4 td’s Words from his receiver coach Ishy Ahmad : Josh is everything you’d want in a true wide receiver one. He carries […]
2023 PFN Player Profile : Getting To Know Sun Valley LB/TE Ryan Creegan
July 15, 2023 | Ted Podberesky
Ryan Creegan Sun Valley Vanguards Class Of : 2024 Position(s) : LB/TE Jersey Number : 8 Ht: 6ft Wt:205 Notable Recognitions : Junior year / 2nd team All Chestmont LB, 79 solo tackles, 1 int, 4 sacks, 3 FF Words from his defensive coach Malcom West : Ryan Creegan is a player that offensive coordinators […]
2023 PFN Player Profile : Getting To Know Sun Valley RB/DB Noah Griffin
June 27, 2023 | Ted Podberesky
Noah Griffin Sun Valley Vanguards Class Of : 2024 Position(s) : RB/DB Jersey Number : 3 Ht: 5’9 Wt: 165lbs Other Sports : Basketball and Baseball Notable Recognitions : Junior year/ 1200 all purpose yards, 200 touches , 8 touchdowns Word from his coach Ernie Ellis : ” Noah is an all purpose running back […]
New Intern @ PFN Gabe Palmarini tells us about Sun Valley CB/RB Jack Penzone
May 24, 2023 | Gabriel Palmarini
Jack Penzone Sun Valley High School Class of 2025 GPA: 3.68 CB/RB Jersey #21 HT/WT 5’7, 160lbs Twitter @JackPenzone Words From Head Coach Ernie Ellis: “Jack is still raw learning the game. With that being said he has the ability to be a game changer. He is dynamic and explosive.” Let’s Get to Know a […]
54th Annual Sun Valley vs. Chichester Turkey Bowl, Sun Valley Hoists the Trophy
November 24, 2022 | Dylan Johnson
All photos in this article are courtesy of Gabriel Palmarini. ASTON PA – In Delaware County, one thing is prevalent throughout time, tradition. This instance was the annual Turkey Bowl between two cross-town rivals. In the 54th meeting, the home team was the Sun Valley Vanguards (6-6). The Vanguards put together their best season in […]
District 1 5A Playoff Preview
November 2, 2022 | Willie McGonigle
Also written by: Michael Pietrangelo and Dylan Johnson The regular season has come and gone and now it’s time for the post-season to begin. For some the journey will end this week while for others they will live to see another week and for one the district tournament will be just one stop on the […]
Delco Football landscape heading into PIAA’s final week
October 27, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi
DELAWARE COUNTY, Pa. — For the majority of football programs in Delaware County, this upcoming weekend will signal the end of their 2022 regular season campaigns. While the private schools season continues to roll on, the PIAA regular season will come to an end. Some teams know that they will be playing their final game […]
What the heck’s happening in District’s I & XII this week: Week 4,2022
September 21, 2022 | Willie McGonigle
Hello and welcome to Week 4 of What’s happening in District I & XII! Let’s look at what happened last week weekend and look ahead to this weekend. Shepherd Leads Monsignor Bonner to victory In his first start of the season Monsignor Bonner Sr. Jason Shepherd had himself a night to remember throwing 5 touchdowns […]
2022 Chesmont American League Review
August 26, 2022 | Kameron Hammond
Unionville Head coach Pat Clark and the Longhorns look to keep that same momentum from last season to now. The Longhorns finished with a 9-3 record, while also remaining undefeated in the Chesmont American League with a 7-0 record. Unionville’s QB from last year, Matt McCloskey has graduated, and the Longhorns have to fresh […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Todd Harper: Sun Valley
July 23, 2022 | contributor
Todd Harper Sun Valley High School Class 2023 Jersey 24 Height 5’8 Weight 155 Other Sports Basketball Awards 2nd team All-Chestmont What makes playing at Sun Valley so special? Something that makes playing at sun valley so special is that my teammate and coaches are people that I love to be around. The atmosphere is […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Brendan Dougherty – Sun Valley
July 5, 2022 | Billy Splain
Brendan Dougherty Sun Valley Class Of 2023 WR Jersey #11 HT/WT 6’5” 210 Twitter @bdougherty_11 Why do you play football? Every since I started playing football my freshman year of high school it’s just always stuck with me. I have found so much love, joy, and pride in this sport and the energy it brings […]
Eagles Fly Past Sun Valley With an Easy 34-0 Win @bshs_eagles_fb @svalleyfootball
October 2, 2021 | Kameron Hammond
Bishop Shanahan has their stands filled with family, friends, students, etc. for Senior Night. They hosted The Sun Valley Vanguards in a blowout 34-0 win under the lights. The game was highlighted by Shanahan’s early 28-0 lead at the end of the first half. They were clicking on all cylinders and both sides of the […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Sun Valley Vanguards @AndrewKmett @SValleyFootball @ErnieEllis96 @svvanguards
August 17, 2021 | Billy Splain
Sun Valley Vanguards PFN Page Head Coach Ernest Ellis PIAA District 1 – Class AAAAA League: Ches-Mont – American Stadium: Sun Valley Stadium @SValleyFootball Assistant Coaches Anthony Pastore. Al Booker. 2020 Season Record 0-3 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 vs. Upper Merion (SCR) Sun Valley Stadium 10:30 am 08-27 vs. Penncrest (0-0) Sun Valley Stadium 7:00 pm […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Andrew Kmett-Sun Valley Vanguards @AndrewKmett @SValleyFootball @ErnieEllis96 @svvanguards
July 27, 2021 | Daniel Reed
Andrew Kmett Sun Valley Vanguards Class of: 2022 GPA: 4.13 Jersey#: 3 Position(s): RB, OLB Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 175 Awards: N/A Other Sports: Wrestled Freshmen year, track sophomore year, making a comeback to both of those this year. 2020, or Career Stats: N/A Twitter: @AndrewKmett When did you start playing football? I started when […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Ryan McKay-Sun Valley Vanguards @RMckaySV @ErnieEllis96 @svvanguards
July 19, 2021 | Daniel Reed
Ryan McKay Sun Valley Vanguards Class of: 2022 GPA: 3.17 Jersey#: 68 Position(s): OT, DT Ht: 6’5 – Wt: 237 Awards: No awards at the moment but, I plan on changing that this year. Other Sports: Baseball(stopped when I was 12) Twitter: @RMckaySV _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________When did you start playing football? I started playing football in 8th […]
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