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August 2024

District 12 Week 0 Recap

August 27, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

District 12 Week 0 Recap The first week of the 2024 season has been completed so let’s do a quick recap of the 19 games involving city league teams: Ben Franklin 26 Overbrook 16: The Electrons got a rushing score from Jr. RB Tyree Nichols, Sr. QB Samir Smith, & Jr. RB Tae Wiggins. Sr. […]

Imhotep vs. Clarkson North – PHOTO GALLERY

August 24, 2024 | Carter Weems

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Imhotep begins season with a hard fought win over Clarkson-North, Prater seals game with great catch

August 24, 2024 | Billy Splain

It was tough sledding for the Panther run game but Joe McLeish made up for the struggles. Imagine driving 8 hours to put your first football game of the year and you have to face A-Team like Imhotep last year ran the table and won the PIAA class 5A title. Clarkson North did just that […]

Philadelphia Public League Independence 2024 Division Preview

August 21, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

INDEPENDENCE DIVISION The top Public League Division once again will be led by the defending 5A champions Imhotep Charter. The Panthers will be competing this year in the 6A classification along with fellow division members Northeast and defending Public League 6A champion Lincoln. Rounding out the division are Simon Gratz, John Bartram and recently promoted […]

Philadelphia Public League Independence Division Preview

August 20, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Imhotep’s star RB Jabree commits to stay home at Penn State

June 23, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Jabree Wallace-Coleman a 4 star rising senior RB at Imhotep Charter in the city of Brotherly love aka Philadelphia has made the decision to stay and play close to home choosing in-state Big 10 program Penn State University. Jabree an consensus 4 star recruit and top 10 player in the state had offers from dozens […]

Imhotep’s Tykee Smith receives dream call being drafted by Tampa Bay

April 27, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Tykee Smith born and raised in West Philadelphia is a 2019 graduate of Imhotep Charter. As a star DB he led the Panthers to appearances in 3 state title games. Among his most memorable games were an semifinal game in 2018 where unexpectedly he was thrusted into the starting line up on offense as their […]

State Champions St. Joes Prep & Imhotep well represented on Big 33 Team

February 21, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

After an undefeated 15-0 2023 season culminating in their school’s 2nd state championship in football Imhotep has been rewarded with 5 players earning a Big 33 All-Star Game roster spot. Penn State signee WR Tyseer Denmark, Penn State signee CB Kenneth Woseley Jr, Pittsburgh signee JahSear Whittington and Robert Morris signee David Johnson will all […]

Philadelphia Public League Football Teams shuffle divisions & classifications

February 15, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

The defending Public League Champions Imhotep Panthers will officially move up to the top classification in the state and will now compete in the largest classification 6A. Other 6A teams include Northeast, George Washington, Kensington, South Philadelphia, Central HS, & Abraham Lincoln. The 5A teams include Frankford, Mastery Charter North, Olney, Palumbo & Samuel Fels. […]

Philadelphia Public League Stars announce their college decisions on NLI Day

February 8, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

The undefeated 5A State champions Imhotep Charter lead the way yesterday with 13 of their seniors signing/committing to various universities across the area. Leading the way yesterday was Sr. QB Mikal Davis who flipped from his Army commitment to Delaware State University in Dover, DE. Mikal coming off all-state honors will get to stay close […]

Imhotep Rising Senior DL Zahir Mathis Announces College Commitment

January 10, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Imhotep Rising Senior DE Zahir Mathis has announced his intentions to sign with The Ohio State University in December. Zahir is a soon to be 3-year starter for the Panthers. After playing behind 2 All-American Defensive Ends in Enai White (Texas A&M) & Keon Wylie (Penn State) as a freshman, he had a breakout sophomore […]

State Champions Imhotep Well Represented on the PFN 5A Coaches Select All-State Team

January 5, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

The Imhotep Panthers in 2023 finished the season a perfect 15-0, as the second team in program history to win a state championship after losing in the finals the last 2 seasons. Led by HC Devon Johnson who earned the 5A Co-Coach of the Year honors they dominated most of their competition this season. Senior […]

Imhotep Panthers lead the 5A PA Writers All-State honors

December 29, 2023 | Anthony Franklin

The Imhotep Panthers of Philadelphia won their 2nd PIAA state title in school history and with winning comes individual accolades. This year the PA Writers selected HC Devon Johnson as the 5A Coach of the Year as he led the Panthers to a perfect 15-0 season in his 3rd full season in charge of the […]

District 12 sends its finest to Division 1 programs on early signing day

December 20, 2023 | Anthony Franklin

The Philadelphia Public, Catholic and Inter-Ac schools all had strong seasons and both the Catholic and public league had a state championship win this season. With winning comes player recognition by college scouts and the two state champions lead the way as Imhotep star DL Jahsear Whittington inked his letter of intent with the University […]

Hittin’ The Road With Travelin’ Matt (State Semis & Finals…plus Golf)

December 11, 2023 | Matt Herring

Each week Travelin’ Matt traverses Pennsylvania attending the hottest high school football games and best match ups in the Commonwealth. Follow his exploits each week as he documents his journey from Week Zero to the Pennsylvania State Football Finals! Friday, December 1 3A Northwestern Lehigh (14-0) vs. 3A Wyomissing (12-1) Friday, December 1 […]

Imhotep Charter vs. Peters Township Highlights

December 9, 2023 | Shane Lux

Imhotep Charter vs. Peters Township

5A – Imhotep Charter v. Peters Township (PHOTO GALLERY)

December 9, 2023 | Sykotyk

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Imhotep gets over the hump, wins first title since 2015

December 8, 2023 | Billy Splain

In 2015 Imhotep won it’s first state title. Since then, they’ve gone 5 title game appearances without a win. Until tonight. The Panthers abandoned their usual fly high and strike fast offense in exchange for a ground and pound, get it done style of offense and it worked as the Panthers won the PIAA Class […]

Peters Twp v Imhotep Pregame/Halftime/Postgame report

December 8, 2023 | Billy Splain

Join our staff for our pregame, halftime and postgame reports. Pregame report at 6:40, Halftime, then Post game immediately after the game!

PIAA Class 5A Title Game Preview: Imhotep

December 7, 2023 | Billy Splain

IMHOTEP PANTHERS PIAA District 12 – Class AAAAA League: Philly Pub League Head Coach: Devon Johnson OVERVIEW The Panthers are no stranger to the title game. Where they lack experience is actually winning the title game. In 2013 they lost to South Fayette. Their lone state title came in 2015 against Cathedral Prep. Then from […]

Davis Breaks School Single Season Passing Record Imhotep Reaches 3rd Straight State Championship

December 2, 2023 | Willie McGonigle

COATESVILLE: In his third season as starting Quarterback, there isn’t much that Mikal Davis Jr hasn’t done. He already owns the Imhotep single-game passing record. On Friday night, with less-than-ideal weather conditions for throwing, Davis made more school history throwing for 324 yards on 20 of 24 and 3 touchdowns as the District 12 Champion […]

PIAA Class 5A Semi-Final Preview: A Look At Imhotep Charter

November 29, 2023 | Noah Stomsky

Imhotep Charter vs Strath Haven Friday, December 1st, 7:00 PM @Coatesville High School (Click Image to see 5A Bracket) 2023 Schedule The Panthers: The Panthers traveled to Deleware Valley where they took on the Warriors and won 31-7 last week. While they faced adversity early with two early turnovers and going down 7-0, they still […]

Imhotep too much for Delaware Valley as Panthers advance to PIAA East Semifinal

November 25, 2023 | Jared Samuel

The deeper teams go into the State playoffs, the more hype ensues. Much was made of the long ride for Imhotep Charter (12-0, D12 5A Champions) as they made their way up to Delaware Valley (10-3, D2 5A Champions) on a 3 1/2 hour trip. That long trip didn’t seem to affect the Panthers much […]

Imhotep Charter at Delaware Valley — PHOTO GALLERY