McDowell
February 2023
Three District 10 Players Selected for the Big 33 Game in May
February 17, 2023 | Phil Myers
Three players from District 10 were named to the 2023 Big 33 roster. They were Christian Santiago of Erie McDowell, Nick Krahe of Harbor Creek, and Erie Cathedral Prep’s Jyree Roberts. Santiago was selected as a tight end for the Big 33 squad. He caught 24 passes for 281 yards and had 4 touchdowns in […]
State College Advances in Dramatic Fashion
November 19, 2022 | Phil Myers
Wow! What can one say about a game that was played in the snow, had 107 points scored, almost 840 yards of combined total offense, and took three overtimes to finally see someone emerge as the winner. That was the case on a very cold Friday night in St. College at Memorial Field as the […]
State College returns home to host McDowell in 6A State Quarterfinals
November 16, 2022 | Brendan Ricciardi
(With contributions from Todd Ross) STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Playoff football is back in Happy Valley, as the State College Little Lions will host the McDowell Trojans of District 10 this Friday night at 7:00 in the PIAA 6A State Quarterfinals. State College (11-0) advanced to the quarterfinal round after a 28-7 victory over rival […]
McDowell Follows Its Offensive Line to a Dominating Playoff Victory Over Allderdice
November 12, 2022 | TC Jones
With an all-day drenching rain that lasted throughout the entire game, it was no surprise that the weather would play a significant role in the subregional playoff matchup between District 10 champion McDowell and Pittsburgh City League runner-up Allderdice. For the first few minutes, it looked like Allderdice might make a game of it, coming […]
District 10 Region 6 2022 Season Preview
August 18, 2022 | TC Jones
Region 6 Overview Once again, it looks like McDowell and Cathedral Prep will be battling it out for Region 6 dominance. Both teams return a ton of talent, so mark September 30 on your calendar for what should be an excellent game between these two long-standing city rivals. Neither Butler nor Erie High will be […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Joey Orlando – McDowell
July 29, 2022 | Billy Splain
Joey Orlando McDowell Class Of 2023 Offensive Tackle and Defensive Line Jersey #56 HT/WT 6’4”/240lbs 33 tackles 3 sacks 5 TFL Other sports Baseball 2nd All region defensive line Twitter @Joey07071 Why do you play football? I play because I enjoy the challenge and competing along side of my best friends. Who is your favorite […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Christian Santiago – McDowell
June 17, 2022 | Billy Splain
Christian Santiago McDowell Class Of 2023 QB/DE Jersey # 11 HT/WT 6’1” 240 17 total touchdowns over 500 rushing yards Other sports Track and Field Region 6 Athlete of the year Twitter @ChirsS1044 Why do you play football? Love the game! Who is your favorite sports star and why? Tom Brady because he puts in […]
Early Miscues Sink Trojans – Rock Creek Christian Academy Soars to Dominating Victory // @mcdathletics @RCCA_rb
October 16, 2021 | TC Jones
It’s tough to win when you spot your opponent 20 points due to mental errors, bad snaps, and turnovers. And it makes it almost impossible when you do it against a team with as much talent as Rock Creek Christian Academy out of Maryland. That’s exactly how the McDowell Trojans started the game, forcing the […]
McDowell pulls away from Cathedral Prep @mcboostersfam @mcdathletics @bo_orlando @PrepRamblers
October 2, 2021 | Shane Lux
Millcreek: Mcdowell rushed for 328 yards and four touchdowns as the Trojans knocked off rival Cathedral Prep 31-12 Friday night. “This was two great football teams battling tonight,” said McDowell head coach Bo Orlando. “I’m proud as hell of our guys. We were extremely physical on both sides of the ball. We had a great game […]
McDowell Survives Scare, Wins over Butler, 38-21 @mcdathletics @BGTfootball
September 20, 2021 | Sykotyk
McDowell overcame a renewed aggressiveness by the visiting Golden Tornado, as they narrowed the score to 24-21, only for McDowell to add two more late touchdowns to win comfortably. Artis Simmons would tally four touchdowns on the ground–from 12, 3, 1, and 5 yards–for McDowell. The first being the lone score of the opening frame. […]
Save-an-Eye Banquet Kicks Off All-Star Festivities
July 23, 2021 | TC Jones
The annual Save-an-Eye banquet is always exciting for the athletes, coaches, organizers, guest speakers, and attendees. And at the 83rd rendition, there were even more reasons to celebrate the local Erie County and Metro student-athletes, along with the philanthropic cause put forth by the Erie Lions Club. Because the 2020 game and banquet were canceled […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The McDowell Trojans @mcdathletics @bo_orlando @mcboostersfam
June 17, 2021 | TC Jones
McDowell Trojans Head Coach: Bo Orlando Assistant Coaches: Aaron Slocum Manny Johnson Justin Hall Matt Forne Shawn Carlson Nate Davison John Ferraro Chris Spooner Matt Glass Dave Frank 2020 Record: 7-1 2021 Schedule: 2021 McDowell Trojans PFN Page PIAA District 10 – Class AAAAAA League: District 10 Region 6 Stadium: Gus Anderson Field 2021 Schedule […]
Central York earns first trip to Hershey @CentralYorkAth @centralyorkFB @mcdathletics @mcboostersfam
November 21, 2020 | Shane Lux
For the first time in school history, the Central York Panthers are heading to the state championship. “It feels amazing, it really does,” said Central York first-year head coach Gerry Yonchiuk. “I’m so proud of this football team. This is a special group of talented young men. Their will-power, determination, and any other cliche a […]
McDowell drops Cathedral Prep again @PrepVilla @PrepRamblers @mcboostersfam @mcdathletics
October 30, 2020 | Shane Lux
Same song different verse Friday night at Veteran’s Memorial Stadium in Erie as the McDowell Trojans downed Cathedral Prep for the second time in this season 24-6. The game drew comparisons to the September 25th contest won 24-10 by the Trojans. On Friday night, it was a big special teams play that turned the tide […]
Hollidaysburg rallies past Oil City @OilersFB @OCASDsports @HollidaysburgF @GTigerSports
November 10, 2018 | Pa Football News
Shane Lux Brady Walters accounted for 182 yards of total offense and had a hand in four Hollidaysburg touchdowns as Oil City saw their dream season come to a close 33-22 Friday night at Franklin High School. “Even with the lose it is still a great season,” said Oil City head coach Dan York. “The […]
