Bethlehem Freedom
November 2025
Around District 11 with Pam and Guy: Round One Rematches
November 4, 2025 | Guy Smith
Once again, our weekend included four football games and a race. Although there are no more Monday JV games, we were able to easily double up on Saturday. Three of the four games attended featured rematches from the regular season. This is the reason we are not overly keen on the first round of the […]
Twice As Nice: Liberty Bests Freedom for Second Week in a Row
November 2, 2025 | Cody Brady
Freedom v Liberty TV by PAFootball Newsdotcom Saturday afternoon at BASD Stadium it was the same matchup and same result as Liberty overcame Freedom to advance in the District XI playoffs, besting them for the second consecutive week. Jake Pukszyn played one of the key roles, scoring once and picking off a Mike Stofanak pass […]
Liberty Wins the Rivalry Game Against Freedom 42-14 for the City Championship
October 25, 2025 | Dan DiEdwardo
Liberty Wins City Championship Against Crosstown Rival Freedom For the first time since 2018 the Liberty Hurricanes are City Champions after the 42-14 defeat of their crosstown rivals the Freedom Patriots. The Hurricanes came out firing on all cylinders, right from the start, on both offense and defense. Freedom’s normally stingy defense gave up four […]
The Rivalry Game: Battle at BASD Stadium Bethlehem, Liberty Hurricanes vs Freedom Patriots, Game Preview
October 24, 2025 | Dan DiEdwardo
The Rivalry Game at BASD Stadium The Freedom Patriots are ready for a storm named Liberty Hurricanes Saturday afternoon, in The Rivalry Game at BASD Stadium in the annual battle between cross-town rivals. This game is huge for both student bodies, fans of each team and the city of Bethlehem waits for all year, regardless […]
Bethlehem Freedom vs Easton (Photo Gallery)
October 18, 2025 | Ryan Scipio
Easton holds on late to beat Bethlehem Freedom 17-14 This was a great game that had you on the edge of your seat the whole game. Both teams fought hard, in the end a field goal by Noah Borluca made the difference and is the game winner. Enjoy the Photo Gallery, links to full […]
Easton escapes with Win over Freedom
October 18, 2025 | Torey Petruno
Easton- On senior night at Cottingham stadium, The Red Rovers do just enough and get lucky enough, to escape with the victory. The evening’s game began with The Rovers receiving the opening kick. And the night’s defensive battle was off. After getting an initial first down, the visiting Pats forced an Easton punt. The Rover […]
Freedom 35 Northampton 14, Patriots Get a Win on Senior Night for Their 4th in a Row
October 11, 2025 | Dan DiEdwardo
Freedom got some great performances tonight from seniors and juniors It was senior night for the Patriots at BASD Stadium, senior wide receiver Xavier Dejesus had an 18yd catch for a touchdown. Geovanny Ledee got another interception, seems like he always around the ball, including making catches on the offensive side of the ball. And […]
Week Eight Game Preview: Freedom 4-3 Host Northampton 3-4 Friday at 7 PM BASD Stadium
October 9, 2025 | Dan DiEdwardo
Week Eight Freedom 4-3 host Northampton 3-4 Friday Night The Patriots are on a three-game winning streak, after starting the season 1-3. The Konkrete Kids have lost four of their last five games after starting the season 2-0. Freedom’s win streak included victories over Allen 51-13, East Stroudsburg South 42-0 and Bethlehem Catholic 28-0. Northampton’s […]
Around District 11 with Pam and Guy: Pates Open Bethlehem City Championship Series by Shutting out Becahi
October 7, 2025 | Guy Smith
Five to four to just three football games for Guy & Pam last weekend, plus three races. All three football games were D11 high school, two varsity on Thursday and Friday, and a JV Monday. We were actually able to attend all three on our original schedule this week. Once again, the JV game was […]
Freedom Shuts Out Bethelehem Catholic Behind Big Games by Pla and Hughes
October 3, 2025 | Cody Brady
Freedom v Becahi TV by PAFootball Newsdotcom It had been 12 years since the Golden Hawks defeated the Freedom Patriots entering Thursday night’s contest at BASD Stadium. And the combined efforts of Abraham Pla, Jhahaire Hughes, Michael Stofanak and others ensured the continuation of that streak. A third quarter Bethlehem Catholic drive that ate up […]
Bethlehem Freedom vs Bethlehem Catholic (Photo Gallery)
October 3, 2025 | Ryan Scipio
Bethlehem Freedom Defeats Bethlehem Catholic 28-0 The battle for Bethlehem’s number one team began Thursday night at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Freedom’s defense held strong and delivered the shutout. Enjoy the photo gallery below. The link to full gallery below and article to be added. Article Full Gallery 250+ Game Photos Article Full Gallery 250+ […]
Freedom Scored Six First Half Touchdowns and Shutout East Stroudsburg South 42-0
September 27, 2025 | Dan DiEdwardo
Freedom outplayed East Stroudsburg South on both sides of the ball Both teams came into the game last night wanting to make a statement on what the second half of their season was going to look like Freedom did that with good performances from Junior running back Jahaire Hughes who ran for two touchdowns, one […]
Game Preview: Freedom Hosts East Stroudsburg South in Week 6
September 25, 2025 | Dan DiEdwardo
Both Freedom and East Stroudsburg South looking for a better 2nd half Neither team is playing at the level that it was last year at this time when Freedom was 5-0 and East Stroudsburg South was 4-1 faced off in week 6 which the Patriots won 40-14. And although the Cavaliers lost that game, they […]
Nazareth remains undefeated, Handles Freedom
September 13, 2025 | Torey Petruno
Bethlehem- Nazareth’s offense just too much for Freedom as the Blue Eagles leave Bethlehem with the victory, but also some bumps and bruises. To start the game, Nazareth won the coin toss and deferred to the 2nd half. Freedom took the ball and Nazareth chose to defend the scoreboard end of BASD stadium field. After […]
Around District 11 with Pam and Guy: Guy’s Back (Pun Intended)
September 9, 2025 | Guy Smith
After a rather intense week consisting of physical therapy, multiple chiropractor visits, gym visits, and targeted exercises, Guy was “back” from herniated disc hindrances, and able to attend at least all spectator events scheduled. That included five high school football games, a pair of races, and college volleyball. Even with missing two games the week […]
Around District 11 with Pam and Guy: One More Time
August 26, 2025 | Guy Smith
We went back and forth during spring and summer as to whether or not we wanted to continue to write the weekly blog for PA Football News this fall, but after doing it four years, five seemed a nice round number so with the blessing of the boss Billy Splain (Rock on, brother!), whom we […]
Downingtown West vs Bethlehem Freedom (Photo Gallery)
August 25, 2025 | Ryan Scipio
Downingtown West defeats Bethlehem Freedom 47-7 Downingtown West comes into Bethlehem and takes care of business against Freedom. The game started off slow as each team was testing each other out trying to get a feel for how the new season was going to look. Freedom scored the first points of the game. The […]
Video Recap: As Downingtown West Spoils Freedoms Season Opener 47-7
August 24, 2025 | Dan DiEdwardo
Most thought this would be a tough game for both Downingtown West and Freedom and for the first half it was. The Patriots score first on a 40 yd TD run by LaShawn Jackson Freedom up 7-0. Then Whippets Cole Bricker sneaks it in from the 1 on 4th and goal to tie it up […]
2025 Bethlehem Schools Preseason Coaches Interviews
August 14, 2025 | Dan DiEdwardo
My interview with Coach Head Shawn Daignault and a clip of the Hurricanes at practice. 2025 Preseason Interview With Coach Shawn Daignault by PAFootball Newsdotcom My interview with Freedom Head Coach Jason Roeder and a clip of the Patriots at practice. Design by PAFootball Newsdotcom My interview with Bethlehem Catholic Head Coach […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Freedom Patriots
July 31, 2025 | Dan DiEdwardo
The Freedom Patriots Head Coach: Jason Roeder CLASS 6a 2024 Season Record: 10-2 PIAA District 11 Key Starters Lost Ryan Ellis Jayden Macon Justin Peluso Tanner Wheeler Aaron Beete Shacre Colwell Amare Dubois Jelani Fedrick Gabe Fihlman Dylan Hill Ryan Roeder Chase Walker Returning Starters Xavier Dejesus SR WR/OLB 5’11 185 Jacob Hauze SR […]
Year One: Through the Lens of Ryan Scipio
December 15, 2024 | Ryan Scipio
Year One with PA Football News My first year has been an incredible journey! From feeling overwhelmed during my first game to confidently seizing every opportunity and having fun, I’ve grown immensely. In the 2024 High School Football season, I covered an impressive 33 games. This experience allowed me to connect with a diverse range […]
Around District 11 With Pam and Guy: 32-4 = Some Good Football
October 30, 2024 | Guy Smith
2024 Episode 25. There were three football games on our schedule this week, plus one auto race. The three games checked off a trio of mini goals for the season. Friday was Pam’s pick, but Guy gave up six of our yoga classes to stay home with a flurry of construction workers so that Pam […]
Liberty Hurricanes get Beete up by impressive Freedom Patriots performance
October 27, 2024 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Elite tailback puts on a show with a 359 yard outburst for sixth straight win in the Battle of Bethlehem. BETHLEHEM- It was the Aaron Beete show on Saturday afternoon for the Freedom Patriots before a capacity crowd at Bethlehem School District Stadium, much to the dismay of their cross-city rivals- Liberty Hurricanes. At the […]
Bethlehem Freedom @ Bethlehem Liberty (Photo Gallery)
October 26, 2024 | Ryan Scipio
Freedom – 44 Liberty – 24 https://x.com/ScipScip
Easton comes from behind and wins battle of EPC titans over Freedom
October 19, 2024 | Torey Petruno
Easton- This one definitely lived up to its billing and may be considered the game of the year so far in the EPC. Easton, winners of their last 7 games, rolled in to Bethlehem on undefeated Freedom‘s Senior Night and played the role of spoiler. In a tightly contested matchup, Easton played from behind a […]
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