State College
January 2026
A Tradition of Excellence: State College’s Football Family
January 15, 2026 | Noah Radio
There are few more consistently successful football programs in Pennsylvania than State College, but there are even fewer that are more familial. Every member of the program, from senior captains to middle school managers, is a valued piece of the football family. That inclusive mindset stems from Varsity Head Coach Matt Lintal. Throughout his 11 […]
Pittsburgh Central Catholic Sprints Past State College in Quarterfinal
November 22, 2025 | Noah Radio
Pittsburgh Central Catholic is big, fast, and strong. State College found that out the hard way in a 42-21 6A quarterfinal loss at Mansion Park. Behind its huge offensive line and exhausting hurry up offense, PCC jumped out to a 34-7 halftime lead and cruised into the semifinals. State College won the toss and chose […]
State College Vs Pittsburgh Central Catholic (PHOTO GALLERY)
November 22, 2025 | Jayden Eberly
FINAL SCORE State College 21 Central Catholic 42 PHOTO GALLERY
PIAA 6A Quarterfinal Preview: Pittsburgh Central Catholic vs. State College
November 20, 2025 | Noah Radio
In a rematch of last year’s quarterfinals, State College is set to take on Pittsburgh Central Catholic this Friday night at 7:00 at Altoona’s Mansion Park. Last season, Central Catholic destroyed the Little Lions, 41-19, and went on to lose to St. Joseph’s Prep in the state championship. This year, the Vikings are 11-1 with […]
State College Rolls Wilkes-Barre 52-0
November 15, 2025 | Noah Radio
State College continued its dominant playoff run on Saturday afternoon with a 52-0 victory over Wilkes-Barre. The game was competitive for no more than half a quarter, and Wilkes-Barre totaled just 35 yards of offense and one first down. State High got up 21-0 with three D’Antae Sheffey rushing touchdowns in the first quarter. Sheffey […]
State College Smokes McDowell in Subregional
November 8, 2025 | Noah Radio
On a cold, rainy night in Erie, explosive plays and a strong road crowd powered State College to a 41-7 blowout victory over Erie McDowell. In a game that took place three and a half hours from Happy Valley, the State College crowd, marching band, and dance team provided a unique “home-field” advantage for the […]
Bishop McDevitt Takes Down State College in Special Teams Explosion
October 25, 2025 | Noah Radio
On the coldest Friday night of the season to date, State College traveled to the defending 5A state champions of Bishop McDevitt for a huge Mid-Penn Commonwealth clash and lost, 36-20. McDevitt was propelled by two kick return touchdowns and the power running of senior Nazir Jones-Davis, and even while forcing four turnovers, the Little […]
State College Destroys Carlisle Behind Huge First Half
October 18, 2025 | Noah Radio
The winless Carlisle Thundering Herd ran into a buzzsaw on senior night in the now 8-1 State College Little Lions. State High jumped on the Herd on the first possession of the game and never looked back en route to a 58-8 victory. Senior running back D’Antae Sheffey opened the scoring with a 67-yard touchdown […]
State College Runs Through Central Dauphin East on Senior Night
October 11, 2025 | Noah Radio
It was a busy Friday night in State College, highlighted by the Little Lions’ 39-14 victory over CD East. After State High’s inaugural pregame show wrapped up and fans filed in from the Penn State Homecoming Parade, State High Football and senior running back D’Antae Sheffey took center stage. Sheffey racked up four rushing touchdowns, […]
State College Recovers Late to Beat Cedar Cliff
October 4, 2025 | Noah Radio
State College and Cedar Cliff provided one of the most surprisingly entertaining games of the weekend for nearly three quarters, but a shutout fourth quarter by the State High defense squashed the Colts’ upset bid. The Little Lions were led by their defense and three touchdowns by senior running back D’Antae Sheffey to a 36-21 […]
State College Blasts Chambersburg on Homecoming Weekend
September 20, 2025 | Noah Radio
It was a celebratory evening all around for State College, as it overcame a slow first quarter to sprint past Chambersburg, 40-0. Led by a six-touchdown performance from sophomore quarterback Connor Kulka, the Little Lions peppered the Chambersburg secondary all night in front of a packed whiteout crowd for homecoming at Memorial Field. The only […]
State College Slogs Past Cumberland Valley
September 13, 2025 | Noah Radio
After a high-flying double overtime loss to Harrisburg last week, State College came out flat against the now 1-3 Eagles of Cumberland Valley. The Little Lions led just 10-7 at the half, but powered through penalties and a lack of chunk plays en route to a 24-14 victory. “All in all, the kids played hard,” […]
Harrisburg Downs State College in 2OT Thriller
September 6, 2025 | Noah Radio
Pennsylvania’s game of the week lived up to even the wildest expectations. Harrisburg trailed by as many as 13 and State College by 21 before the Little Lions came back and forced overtime. Despite the comeback effort, senior Jaiyon Lewis proved to be too much to handle, scoring both overtime touchdowns for the Cougars, and […]
Sheffey, 37 Unanswered Power State College Past Altoona
August 29, 2025 | Noah Radio
State College’s first road trip of the year started ominously, but 37 unanswered points and 194 yards from senior running back D’Antae Sheffey propelled the Little Lions to a 37-7 victory. Altoona jumped out to a 7-0 lead less than two minutes into the game with a 10-yard touchdown pass from Julian Hazlewood to Cody […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know State College OL Luke Milito
August 26, 2025 | Noah Radio
Luke Milito OL State College Class Of 2026 Jersey #73 HT/WT 6’2″/280 lbs Stats: “Tons of pancakes” Writers All-State OL Other sports: Wrestling Twitter @MilitoLuke Coach says, “Luke has been a staple on our offensive line. Rather I should say the Milito’s have been a staple. Luke’s older brother Logan was a fantastic center for […]
State College Opens Season with Blowout Win
August 23, 2025 | Noah Radio
Friday night lights are back at Memorial Field. After a slow first quarter, State College rode its dominant defense and a 17-point third quarter to a 41-14 win over Gateway. The direction of the game was clear after the first drive. Gateway muffed Shane Markowski’s opening kickoff, then on third and long, sophomore Elvis Koutsakis […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The State College Little Lions
August 16, 2025 | Hunter Myers
State College Little Lions Head Coach: Matt Lintal PIAA District 6 Class 6A 2024 Record: 11 – 2 Key Starters Lost Cooper Brushwood – WR – Sacred Heart Eddie Corkery – QB – Millersville Mike Gaul – LB – Villanova University Thomas Keller – DE – Ithaca College Trevor Rakes – LS – Brockport […]
Noah Radio is going where no one at State High has gone before.
May 28, 2025 | Billy Splain
Noah Radio is an intern with PFN. CONGRATS ON THIS HONOR NOAH! Noah Radio is going where no one at State High has gone before. Radio recently was chosen to attend the Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference in Washington, D.C., June 22-27 as Pennsylvania’s representative. He is the first State High student to […]
State College Sends Two to Big 33 Game
February 22, 2025 | Noah Radio
Seniors Michael Gaul and Ty Salazer have been selected to represent State College in, “The Super Bowl of High School Football,” the Big 33 Football Classic between Pennsylvania and Maryland. Gaul and Salazer were both two-time team captains and four-year starters at State High. Head Coach Matt Lintal has spoken glowingly about each of them […]
6A Player of the Year Ty Salazer Commits to Delaware
January 23, 2025 | Noah Radio
On Jan. 22, State College WR/DB Ty Salazer announced his commitment to the University of Delaware. Salazer, a three-sport athlete at State High, had previously received offers from Navy, Colgate, Dartmouth and Lehigh and a preferred walk-on offer from Penn State. Salazer chose Delaware for many reasons, most notably its winning culture and its 2025 […]
Elijah Faulkner leads high-paced Central Catholic offense to rout of State College
November 23, 2024 | Billy Splain
File Photo: Elijah Faulkner ALTOONA — Central Catholic began its football season with a pair of losses to some talented teams in St. Frances Academy (Md.) and Pine-Richland. The Vikings were outscored a combined 66-33 in the losses. Since those losses, Central Catholic has won 10 straight games. The Vikings made it 11 in a […]
State College Cruises Past Williamsport In PIAA Opening Round Game
November 16, 2024 | Ed Weaver
WILLIAMSPORT – State College scored 42 first quarter points en route to a 75-14 win over Williamsport to open the PIAA Class 6A playoffs Friday.
PIAA 6A 1st Round Preview: State College vs Williamsport
November 14, 2024 | Ed Weaver
The opening round of the PIAA Playoffs kicks off this weekend with the Williamsport Millionaires hosting the State College Little Lions in one of eight Class 6A match ups.
District 10 Week 12 Playoff Recap
November 10, 2024 | Shane Lux
November 8, 2024 Sharon 40, Titusville 7 After knocking off the Rockets 63-22 on October 18, Sharon made it look easy again with a 40-7 rout of Titusville. The victory ensures a rematch with Hickory for District 10 AAA gold. Ike Friday rushed for 203 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Tigers. Friday […]
State College Routs McDowell in Subregional Game
November 9, 2024 | Noah Radio
It was a cold and windy night at Memorial Field, but State College didn’t let the weather slow it down as it cruised to a 35-7 win over Erie McDowell on Nov. 8. The Little Lions rode a 35-0 first half to pick up the PIAA Subregional victory. After three consecutive punts to open the […]
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