PA Football News Archives
December 2023
Emmaus’ Mario Landino offically a Hoosier
December 20, 2023 | Torey Petruno
Mario Landino, Emmaus’ star defensive lineman follows head football coach Curt Cignetti and flips commitment from JMU to Indiana. Up until early December, Landino had firmly been a JMU commit since the end of June. However, with the departure of Cignetti from Harrisonburg, he re-opened his recruitment and quickly found a new home in Bloomington. […]
Parkland’s Trey Tremba and Emmaus’ Mario Landino EPC South MVP’s as League’s Football All-Stars Selected.
November 6, 2023 | Brian Ptashinski
Parkland’s Trey Tremba named EPC South Offensive MVP as South All-Star team has been chosen. The rushing leader in the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference South Division, with 1,516 yards and 22 touchdowns along with 330 receiving yards on 25 catches and four scores, Trey Tremba was voted the MVP of the EPC South all-star team. […]
Emmaus exacts revenge on Bethlehem Freedom
November 4, 2023 | Torey Petruno
Bethlehem- In a rematch from 2 weeks ago during EPC conference play, Emmaus emerges victorious this time over the Patriots of Freedom. Finally, after not having beaten Freedom in the playoffs since 2016, the Hornets managed to finally accomplish that feat once again this evening. Freedom won the coin toss and deferred to the 2nd […]
PIAA District XI 5A/6A Playoff Previews
October 31, 2023 | Brian Ptashinski
The District XI 5A Playoffs Friday, October 3rd 7 pm. #4 (5-5) East Stroudsburg South at #1 (9-1) Southern Lehigh #3 (6-4) Pocono Mountain West at #2 (6-4) Whitehall SOUTHERN LEHIGH SPARTANS RECORD 9-1 — #1 SEED Southern Lehigh earned the top seed in 5A even with a disappointing loss to rival Northwestern Lehigh in […]
Hollywood’s Cutting Room Floor-Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Rivalry Week
October 24, 2023 | Brian Ptashinski
The End of the Line for the EPC North and South As Rivalry Week closes Out the Regular Season Week ten is upon us in Eastern Pennsylvania Conference as we have reached the climatic end and the District XI playoffs will begin a week from Thursday with the 3A classification. But we will discuss that […]
Hollywood’s Cutting Room Floor- EPC Week Nine
October 18, 2023 | Brian Ptashinski
With Just Two Weeks Left in the Regular Season Still so much yet to Decided in the District XI Playoff Race. As the 2023 Eastern Pennsylvania Conference season winds down there still so much to play for as the EPC only occupies spots in the 4A, 5A and 6A classifications only Allentown Central Catholic have […]
Hollywood’s Cutting Room Floor-Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Edition Week #8
October 10, 2023 | Brian Ptashinski
Making the turn for home in the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference and only one team has clinched a spot in the District XI playoffs. There are just 3 games left in the 2023 EPC Football regular season, but so many questions still remain as teams try to qualify for the 4A, 5A and 6A PIAA state […]
After a shaky start, Emmaus regroups and dominates Easton
October 7, 2023 | Torey Petruno
Easton- In a matchup of two .500 teams in the EPC, Emmaus was quick to prove who was the better team after an early hiccup. After each team’s defense forced opening possession punts, the Red Rover defense capitalized off an errant pass by Emmaus QB Josiah Williams with Logan Braido intercepting the pass and turning […]
The State of PA Football: Live from Volpes Emmaus. Presented by @SLUHNSportsMed & @TheFundingZone
October 5, 2023 | Billy Splain
We had internet issues. We will upload the show tonight and release it as soon as it’s uploaded. Live from Volpes Sports Bar in Emmaus from 6-8pm! Join the PFN staff as they bring you all the latest on PA Football! With special guest host Tim McGorry from St. Lukes Sports Medicine, Emmaus head coach […]
EPC Midseason Progress Report
September 27, 2023 | Torey Petruno
Here we are, finished with week 5 of the 2023 season and gearing up for the home stretch of what at least to me seems like a rapidly accelerating football season. Here in the EPC, the South Division is getting a majority of the hype with it being home to the only 2 remaining undefeated […]
Hollywood’s Cutting Room Floor-Colonial/Schuylkill League Week Six
September 27, 2023 | Brian Ptashinski
Time to make the turn into the second half of the regular season in the Skook/Colonial League. Taking a look back on week 5 and check out the match-ups for week six and we’ll take a look at the updated District XI power rankings. Southern Lehigh, Noorthwestern Lehigh and Palmerton all come into week six […]
Hollywood’s Cutting Room Floor: Week#6 in The Eastern Pennsylvania Conference
September 26, 2023 | Brian Ptashinski
As we kickoff the second half of the regular season so much yet to decide as the District playoffs lie in the distance. The Parkland Trojans have further solidified themselves as the front runners in the EPC South with a convincing win over previously unbeaten Allentown Central Catholic 35-14 that win came week after a […]
Hollywood’s Cutting Room Floor- Week 4 Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Edition
September 18, 2023 | Brian Ptashinski
Nazareth and Parkland met up on the gridiron this past Friday night, in a game that lived up to expectations. Nazareth and Parkland came into their contest, both ranked in the top 10 in the pafootballnews.com top 10 in the 6A classification. The Trojans had a ten point lead on two occasions in the game, […]
Hollywood’s Cutting Room Floor: Week 3 Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Edition
September 12, 2023 | Brian Ptashinski
Weather was the culprit last week that wreaked havoc on games in the EPC. Week three of the high school football season was marred by postponements and cancellations leading to rescheduling of contests in the Lehigh Valley. The week started with a Thursday night game between East Stroudsburg South and Pleasant Valley but the game […]
Hollywood’s Cutting Room Floor- EPC Edition Week #2
September 6, 2023 | Brian Ptashinski
A Review of this past weekend’s action in the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference and a look to what is happening this upcoming this weekend. Well it looks like Nazareth, Parkland, Allentown Central Catholic, Bethlehem Catholic and Bethlehem Liberty are setting themselves apart in the South Division as they all improved to 2-0 on the season. The […]
Nazareth leaves no doubt in win over Emmaus
September 2, 2023 | Torey Petruno
Emmaus – In what was billed as a clash of supposed East Penn Conference frontrunners, there was little doubt left by the conclusion of this Friday night matchup which squad is deserving of that title. This was a evening where the Blue Eagles dictated gameplay from opening kickoff to final whistle. Nazareth came out of […]
Hollywood’s Cutting Room Floor- EPC Edition Opening Weekend.
August 29, 2023 | Brian Ptashinski
A Review pf this past weekend’s action in the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference and a look into what is happening this week. HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL IS BACK! The EPC will look much different next season as the North and South divisions will be replaced with the Lehigh, Northampton and Monroe divisions in 2024. Northampton, William Allen […]
JMU lands Emmaus lineman Mario Landino. We asked him about his decision and more
July 1, 2023 | Billy Splain
JMU is landing PA talent. In the past 10 days they’ve landed Bishop McDevitt DB Chase Regan, Central Dauphin lineman Evan Bushong and now Emmaus lineman Mario Landino has pulled the trigger for the Dukes. Yesterday on twitter he made his announcement: COMMITTED!! AGTG!!🙏🏽#GoDukes @JMUCurtCignetti @Coach_PatKuntz @JMUFootball @harfair @EmmausFootball pic.twitter.com/twNYTV69u5 — Mario Landino (@landinomario72) […]
Two District XI Players Make Big 33 Team
February 17, 2023 | Jayden Huber
Darville and Linton Make Big 33 Team Two District XI players were named to the Big 33 team. Dylan Darville (WR, CB) All-State Wide Reciever, and Nigel Linton (RB) All-State Running Back. Darville is 6’1, and 180 lbs out of Emmaus High School. He is a speedy receiver who will definitely […]
HUSKIES land SIX players from District XI, THREE from District 2, and TWO from DIV on Signing Day !
February 6, 2023 | Daniel Reed
HUSKIES land SIX players from District XI, THREE from District 2, and TWO from DIV on Signing Day ! Schuylkill County will be well represented at Bloomsburg University in the near future as the Huskies had 11 players from the area give their commitments. Shown below are the players from the area…. PLAYERS FROM DISTRICT […]
PIAA District XI Class 6A Semi-Final Game Highlights Video and Photo Gallery ! Bethlehem Freedom 28, Emmaus 27 FINAL
November 13, 2022 | Daniel Reed
Freedom RB-Jalen Fletcher scores on the play, leading the Patriots(10-2) to victory over Emmaus 28 to 27, and advancing to the District XI Class 6A Championship game next week against a healthy Parkland Trojans team that defeated the Patriots earlier in the season 21 to 13, the last team to beat Freedom this season. Game […]
Patriots get revenge with late defensive stand, defeat Emmaus 28 to 27 to advance to District XI Class 6A Championship !
November 11, 2022 | Daniel Reed
Patriots get revenge with late defensive stand, defeat Emmaus 28 to 27 to advance to District XI Class 6A Championship ! PRE-GAME WARM-UPS AND COIN TOSS: Stay tuned for game photos and video highlights coming tomorrow !! Follow @PFNDan570FB and @PaFootballNews on TWITTER for LIVE game coverage !! The theme of the night was *pajama […]
Hollywood’s Cutting Room Floor-District XI 6A Semifinal Playoff Part I.
November 9, 2022 | Brian Ptashinski
9-2 Bethlehem Freedom Patriots at 10-1 Emmaus Green Hornets, Thursday 7pm EPSD Stadium. District XI 6A Semifinal. A re-match of an opening weekend contest, which Emmaus defeated Freedom 19-13 at Bethlehem School District Stadium. This game will be played on Thursday due to a tropical storm that is expected to hit Eastern Pennsylvania on Friday, […]
Eastern Pennsylvania Conference All-Star Team Announced
November 7, 2022 | Brian Ptashinski
Nazareth’s Sonny Sasso and Freedom’s Owen Johnson Players of the Year. There was little doubt of just how valuable quarterback-safety Sonny Sasso was to this years Nazareth Blue Eagles football team. Sasso had major hand surgery and missed the District XI quarter-final playoff game with Parkland Friday night. A game which his team lost and […]
Emmaus Takes Control in Capturing The Battle of Cedar Crest Boulevard.
October 29, 2022 | Brian Ptashinski
Green Hornets Score 23 Second Quarter Points and then Stave Off Trojan Second Half Comeback. EMMAUS- The 2022 version of the “Battle of Cedar Crest Blvd” certainly lived up to the hype, though the Emmaus Green Hornets certainly did all the could early to blow the game open and make it a rout. The Trojans […]
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