Downingtown East
September 2026
Downingtown East Makes Statement in Win Over Spring-Ford
September 19, 2026 | Willie McGonigle
DOWNINGTOWN: At times, the Downingtown East Cougars have shown signs of being a team with the potential to make a long run in the District 1 playoffs. On Friday night, the Cougars, who entered play undefeated at 2-0 and as the 7th-ranked team in 6A by PFN, made a statement that they are to be […]
Only in the Pub. NOT! Ant & Willie’s Pick’em Parade Week 4
September 17, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
If you were following Philadelphia Football in early 2000’s you undoubtedly visited Tedsilary,com several times a week. One of the most popular features on the site was the Weekly Picking Parade. What started out as friendly competition between two good friends Huck Palmer and Tom “Puck” McKenna in 2009 they a third participant in Willie […]
District 12 Week 1 Recap
September 2, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
Week 1 saw a few upsets, a few blowouts and a few competitive games within District 12 including some key out of state games. CL RED: Paramus Catholic 35 LaSalle 14: La Salle jumped out to an early 14-0 lead before surrendering 35 unanswered points to the #3 NJ team. Sr. RB Ahzir Nelson scored both […]
Robinson’s Big Game, Defense Leads Downingtown East to Victory Over Northeast
August 30, 2026 | Willie McGonigle
DOWNINGTOWN: Teams that often find themselves having the most success later on in the season usually are ones that have a dominating ground game and a defense outstanding defensive play. As it turns out that recipe can also win you games early in the season as well. On Saturday night was the case for the […]
2026 Team Preview: The Downingtown East Cougars
August 12, 2026 | Willie McGonigle
The Downingtown East Cougars Head Coach: Michael Matta PIAA District 1 Class 6A Conference: Chest-Mont League North Division 2025 Season Record: 8-4 Key Starters lost John Morin FB/LB Alex Rios LB Cooper Ward OL Zain Hassan OL Tommy Robinson DB Caleb Aikens LB returning starters (name, Position, HT, WT, Class Year Offensive Returner: Sr. […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Juelz Robinson-RB-Downingtown East
August 9, 2026 | Cody Brady
Juelz Robinson Downingtown East Class Of 2028 RB Jersey #8 5’10” 180lbs 1800 rushing yards 20TDS (Sophomore year) Other Sports Track State qualifier track Twitter @juerobinson2 Holds offers from Delaware st, Penn State, Temple, Lehigh, Florida st, Virginia Tech, Kentucky, Cincinnati Coach says: 1,800 yard rushing-all county offered from Temple/Florida State/Vir Tech/Syracuse Why do you […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Paul Selden-K/P-Downingtown East
August 8, 2026 | Cody Brady
Paul Selden Downingtown East Class Of 2027 K/P Jersey #99 5’11” 4/6 on fgs two from 42 All area 2nd team and all Ches-Mont kicker Twitter @PaulSeldenKicks Why do you play football? I have loved the sport of football since i was a kid. Who is your favorite sports star and WHY? My favourite sports […]
Downingtown East Prospect Abraham Sesay Commits to Notre Dame
June 17, 2026 | Gardner Buchanan
Abraham Sesay, a 6-5 215 defensive end from Downingtown East, committed to the University of Notre Dame on Tuesday morning. Sesay’s recruitment was a national agenda for colleges, in which he collected 34 Division 1 scholarships for his athletic and academic abilities. Locally, Sesay is known as a leader, always motivating his teammates by doing […]
Michael Schalachter of Downingtown East High Commits to Villanova
June 8, 2026 | Chloe Conwell
With 10 Division 1 Offers, Schalachter chooses the Wildcats. Michael Schlachter committed to continue his athletic career at Villanova University on Wednesday evening. The 6’4 standout 2027 tight end of Downingtown East High School made his commitment the day after announcing Villanova’s offer, having racked up 10 Division 1 offers from schools such as […]
District 1 6A Second Round Preview
November 6, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
We have reached the Elite Eight in District 1 6A. Last week, we saw two big upsets with the 14th seed Owen J. Roberts Wildcats going on the road and knocking off the reigning District 1 and third seed Downingtown West Whippets by a score of 10-7, while the 11th seed Neshaminy Redskins under first-year […]
Robinson Scores with 6 Seconds left Has Downingtown East Rallies to Beat Spring-Ford
October 31, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
DOWNINGTOWN: In the playoffs, it is do or die. For the Downingtown East Cougars, the difference between victory and defeat all came down to one play. Trailing the visiting Spring-Ford Rams 16-13 and with 10 seconds left on the clock, facing a 1st and goal on the Rams’ 9-yard line, the Cougars needed a score to […]
In Downingtown West is Best, Special Teams Make Difference In Battle of Brandywine
October 25, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
DOWNINGTOWN: Special teams is often the overlooked part of the game, but in big-time games, they are usually the difference between a victory and defeat. On Friday night, that was exactly the case for the Downingtown West Whippets, whose special teams unit accounted for nine points and blocked two punts as the Whippets bested their […]
Downingtown East defeats Coatesville – PHOTO GALLERY
October 11, 2025 | Andy Marchese
The Downingtown East Cougars defeated the Coatesville Red Raiders, 15-0, on Friday, October 10, 2025. [sp_wpcarousel id=”175813″] See the Extended Gallery HERE.
Ant & Willie’s Pick’em Parade Week 8
October 9, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
If you were following Philadelphia Football in early 2000’s you undoubtedly visited Tedsilary,com several times a week. One of the most popular features on the site was the Weekly Picking Parade. What started out as friendly competition between two good friends Huck Palmer and Tom “Puck” McKenna in 2009 they a third participant in Willie […]
Resilient Effort from Rustin Helps In Victory Over Downingtown East
October 4, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
WESTTOWN: When you’ve been around the game as much as West Chester Rustin Mike St. Clair has been, you know what it takes to win big games, and you develop a style that works for your program. For Rustin, it’s tough, hard-nosed run heavy offense with stellar defense. On Friday night, that’s what St. Clair’s […]
Downingtown East Stifles Boyertown 28-0
September 12, 2025 | Cody Brady
DT East v Boyertown by PAFootball Newsdotcom Julez Robinson’s 78-yard explosion to the outside with 5:29 to go in the second quarter put an early exclamation point on what would be a 28-0 victory for the Downingtown East Cougars on the road at Boyertown. Robinson went on to finish the half with 178 yards and […]
Motivated North Penn Takes Down Downingtown East in Meeting of District 1 Powers
August 23, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
DOWNINGTOWN: Last November, the North Penn Knights saw their season come to an end at Downingtown’s Kottmeyer Stadium with a loss to the Downingtown West Whippets in the District 1 6A Final. All offseason, Rylei Gray and Matthew Pownall used that to motivate them throughout the offseason. On Friday night, Gray Pownall and the rest […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Downingtown East Cougars
August 12, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Downingtown East Cougars Head Coach: Michael Matta Class 6A 2024 Season Record 6-5 PIAA District 1 Key Starters Lost Jack Griffiths LB Mason IppoLito QB Returning starters John Morin RB SR , Alex Rios RB SR, Cooper Ward OL SR, Zain Hassan OL SR, Gavin Fuimano DL SR, Caleb Aiken LB SR, Luther […]
District One-6A Playoff Preview: Quarterfinals
November 7, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo
I know this is high school football, but the elite eight in basketball is a big deal, so immediately, “And then there were eight,” bellowed out of my mouth Saturday evening after the Souderton-PW game ended. I was a bit steamed we only got to see one upset in the opening round as the eleventh-seeded […]
District 1-6A Playoff Preview: Round 1
November 1, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo
We’ve reached the end of the regular season in District One, and our field of 16 is set. Who will represent the districts in the State Playoffs on the way to Chapman Stadium? My fellow writers Willie McGonigle, Marcus Sic, and I compiled a preview of our eight matchups heading into tonight. The Titans of […]
District 1Playoff Matchups Announced
October 27, 2024 | Willie McGonigle
Sunday morning the District 1 Steering Committee had its annual meeting announcing the Playoff Meetings for District 1. 6A: In 6A the defending District 1 Champions Central Bucks South will be the number 1 seed in the playoffs for the second consecutive year they will see Spring-Ford in the playoffs. The full list of matchups are […]
Downingtown West Victorious in ‘Battle of the Brandywine’
October 26, 2024 | Andy Marchese
Downingtown West defeated Downingtown East, 14-13, in the ‘Battle of the Bradnywine’ at Kottmeyer Stadium on Friday, October 25, 2024. [sp_wpcarousel id=”152659″] See the Extended Gallery HERE.
District 1 Playoff Picture Entering Week 9
October 13, 2024 | Willie McGonigle
This week marks Week 9 of the Regular season which means that next week marks the last week of the regular season in District 1. With that in mind let’s take a look at what the playoff match-ups would be if the postseason started today. In 6A the reigning District 1 Champion CB South currently […]
Downingtown East defeats West Chester East – PHOTO GALLERY
September 28, 2024 | Andy Marchese
Downingtown East defeated West Chester East, 35-0, at Kottmeyer Stadium on Friday, September 27, 2024. [sp_wpcarousel id=”147794″] See the Extended Gallery HERE.
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 […]
