Bishop McDevitt (Crusaders)
December 2025
PIAA 2025 State Finals “Fan Experience” Vlog Video Day 2
December 10, 2025 | EJ Samuel
The NEPAYinzer was back for more action this year at Cumberland Valley for the PIAA State Football Finals. Just like last year, it was FILLED with action. On day 2, he and the crew saw 2 great games, the first one between Farrell and Southern Columbia, and the second saw Bishop McDevitt face off against […]
Turnovers Doom Bishop McDevitt in State Title Loss to Roman Catholic
December 6, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Last year’s Class 5A title game was a wild one between Roman Catholic and Bishop McDevitt that ended up in overtime, with a missed field goal and a barely made field goal in the extra period being the difference in a 34-31 Bishop McDevitt victory for their 3rd State Championship. And when both teams advanced […]
PIAA Class 5A Title Game Preview: Bishop McDevitt
December 4, 2025 | Jared Samuel
BISHOP MCDEVITT CRUSADERS vs ROMAN CATHOLIC CAHILLITES PIAA District 3 – Class AAAAA League: Mid Penn Conference – Commonwealth Head Coach: Jeff Weachter OVERVIEW The defending Class 5A state champ Crusaders are ready for the chance to repeat. They have won a state title 3 times and have won the District 3 title 18 […]
Grella boots McDevitt to title game
November 29, 2025 | Billy Splain
Bishop McDevitt had 1:33 to go with the score tied at 28 following a Peters Twp field goal. The Crusaders got a nice return on the kick to the 43, then after a few plays McDevitt quarterback Sebastian William saw pressure coming on a play designed to go to the outside. Ishmael Palmer, who earlier […]
Bishop McDevitt drops Exeter Township, advances to District title game (VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS)
November 15, 2025 | Jared Samuel
As we get to playoff time, things usually boil down to who can stop the run. For both Exeter Township and Bishop McDevitt, this was most certainly the case as the 2 teams squared off in a District 3 semi-final matchup. It was the Crusaders who solved the puzzle the fastest though, using a balanced […]
Cougars victorious in ‘Battle of the Burg’, McDevitt finds positive things in loss
August 30, 2025 | Billy Splain
You wouldn’t have known it talking to McDevitt Head Coach Jeff Weachter after the game, but the Crusaders lost a tough battle with Harrisburg. “We’re back. That’s a good football team, we played a good team last week but I feel like we made big strides”. The Cougars and Crusaders battled back and forth all […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: Bishop McDevitt Crusaders
August 17, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
Bishop McDevitt Crusaders Head Coach: Jeff Weachter Class: 5A 2024 Record: 14-2 PIAA District 3 Key Starters Lost: Stone Saunders QB, JJ Torres OL- Landon Blauch OL-DL, Dominic Diaz-Ellis WR, Lucas Lawler DE, Venny Brooks LB, Danta Luckett DB Returning Starters Maurice Barnes. RB-LB 6’2 210 Sr., Nasir Jones Davis RB-LB 6’0 200 Sr., Gage […]
McDevitt RB Nazir Jones-Davis commits to Eastern Michigan
June 10, 2025 | Billy Splain
In 2023 Nazir Jones-Davis showed flashes of greatness while rushing for 978 yards and 10 tds. In 2024 he had a breakout year for Bishop McDevitt tallying 1657 yards and 18 trips to the end zone. Along the way he picked up offers from the likes of Eastern Michigan, Youngstown St, Stony Brook, Sacramento St […]
McDevitt TE Liam Fuller commits to UConn
June 9, 2025 | Billy Splain
Standing at 6-6, 230 pounds Bishop McDevitt tight end Liam Fuller would make a great target for any quarterback. The qb room at UConn has to be happy that the incoming senior has shut down his recruitment and committed to the Huskies. He made the announcement today on X: I am extremely blessed and excited […]
PIAA “states Experience” Vlog Episode 2
December 28, 2024 | EJ Samuel
States weekend was a blast, and we figured we would bring you along to experience it with us! Our very own EJ Samuel (D2) takes you along with us the entire weekend to see what the it entails in a “vlog” style. In this episode of the “States Experience” we were met with 2 fantastic […]
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 […]
5A Championship: Bishop McDevitt Defeats Roman Catholic 34-31 OT (Photo Gallery)
December 7, 2024 | Ryan Scipio
Bishop McDevitt Defeats Roman Catholic 34-31 OT (Photo Gallery) An exciting game tonight that wanted some extra time to be decided! In the end Bishop McDevitt Kicker Aiden Grella kicked a 22-yard field goal in the first OT after a missed kick by Roman Catholic to win the Championship! FULL ARTICLE HERE https://x.com/ScipScip
Bishop McDevitt Moves On To 5A State Championship With Win Over Pine-Richland
November 29, 2024 | Baron Dionis
The Bishop McDevitt Crusaders used a three touchdown night from Kentucky commit, Stone Saunders, to take down the Pine-Richland Rams 28-14. Bishop McDevitt moves on to the 5A State Championship with the win and will take on Roman Catholic at Cumberland Valley High School. After back to back three and outs, Bishop McDevitt got their […]
Bishop McDevitt vs Pine-Richland; PIAA Class 5A semi-final preview
November 28, 2024 | Blake Fuchs
Bishop McDevitt vs Pine-Richland PIAA Class 5A semi-final Friday, November 29, 7pm, Mansion Park, Altoona Who will earn “A trip to the Chap”? (Click pic for brackets) Pine-Richland enters Mansion Park as WPIAL champions for the third time in five years, defeating defending champion Peters Township, who last year lost in the PIAA championship game […]
Bishop McDevitt Overpowers Exeter, Four-peats as District 3 Champions
November 23, 2024 | Cody Brady
On a soggy night at Eastern Lebanon County High School, Bishop McDevitt and Exeter met for the first time ever. The #6 seed Crusaders dominated the #8 Eagles each and every way possible on their way to a 48-14 victory over Exeter and fourth consecutive district title. Many expected a high-scoring affair, and the Crusaders […]
Jones-Davis runs wild ,Mcdevitt topples Mechanicsburg
November 16, 2024 | Quincy Piper
As the saying goes, defense wins championships. Fortunately enough for Bishop McDevitt, their defense was exceptional tonight as they downed Mechanicsburg on their home field, 26-14. The Crusaders came into the evening fresh off a dominant 42-7 victory over Conrad Weiser, and they didn’t miss a beat. Bishop McDevitt’s first drive was a statement, as […]
Mcdevitt Vs Mechanicsburg… A D3 5A Semifinal preview
November 15, 2024 | Quincy Piper
Bishop McDevitt **5th ranked in 5A** 10-2 (7-2) Although not the statistical juggernaut his first three seasons had been, 2024 has been a successful year for the Crusaders and their Southeastern Conference-bound signal-caller Stone Saunders . With 39 touchdowns through the air so far, 13 of those have gone to his leading receiver, Dominic Diaz-Ellis, […]
8 straight for Saunders and the Crusaders 41-21 over CD East.
October 19, 2024 | Quincy Piper
From the opening Kick, to the time the clock hit zeroes. Nothing was ever in question as Bishop Mcdevitt extended their winning streak to 8 games. McD asserted their will on drive number one. The Crusaders would drive down on the games first series taking nearly six minutes off the clock before Maurice Barnes made […]
Forever Etched in Stone. A PIAA record and W for McD and Saunders
September 28, 2024 | Quincy Piper
As the saying goes, “Records are made to be broken,” and there’s one record within PIAA competition that’s been broken now two years running: the career TD pass record. Tonight, Kentucky pledge Stone Saunders broke the record of friend and ex-counterpart Alex Erby. “I’m relieved we got it out of the way. They (Altoona) played […]
Harrisburg wins city brawl in thrilling OT shootout
August 31, 2024 | Billy Splain
It was the game everybody was waiting to see for a long long time. Battle for the Burg, Battle for the city, you name it whatever you want, but today’s game started slow and turned into a battle for the ages. Like two heavyweight boxers, Harrisburg and Bishop McDevitt danced around and didn’t land many […]
Bishop McDevitt vs. Mount Saint Joseph – PHOTO GALLERY
August 25, 2024 | Carter Weems
For more, and larger, photos from this game, click HERE.
Bishop McDevitt Led by Stone Saunders Cruises to Victory in York Rose Bowl
August 24, 2024 | Phil Myers
The Bishop McDevitt Crusaders cruised as they defeated a tough Mt. St. Joseph Gael team by a score of 45-15 in the third game of Saturday’s York Rose Bowl contingent of four games at Smalls Field in York home of the York William Penn Bearcats. The Crusaders were led by all-state quarterback, Stone Saunders. He […]
Bishop McDevitt receiver Rico Scott named PA Gatorade Player of the Year
January 3, 2024 | Billy Splain
BISHOP MCDEVITT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT-ATHLETE NAMED GATORADE PENNSYLVANIA FOOTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR CHICAGO (January 3, 2023) — In its 39th year of honoring the nation’s most elite high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Rico Scott of Bishop McDevitt High School is the 2023-24 Gatorade Pennsylvania Football Player of the Year. Scott is the fourth […]
Stone Saunders & Company lead the PA 4A Writers All-State Team
December 29, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Bishop McDevitt HS in the state capital has 5 players who were honored with PA 4A All-State honors voted on by Pennsylvania Writers. Junior QB Stone Saunders (Kentucky commit) was named co-player of the year along with Junior RB Tiqwai Hayes of Aliquippa HS (Committed to Penn State). Saunders threw for 3522 yards & 56 […]
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