Facebook X-twitter Instagram

Please support our Reporters

The Opening Kickoff Of The 2024 Season In

Days
Hours
Minutes

EasternPAFootball.com Staff

8-MAN FOOTBALL RECAP: Coventry Christian vs. Aroostook Huskies

by Rick Kocher Coventry Christian traveled to China Maine to play the Aroostook Huskies. We were desperate to find a 7th game after Randolph Macon left the KSFL league. Aroostook was undefeated heading into the game but did have a couple injuries. Coventry, hit our peak as we finished the season with three wins in […]

District IV Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame Class Of 2024 Announced

By: Ed Weaver, Circle W Sports Eight new members are set to be inducted into the District IV Football Coaches Association’s Hall of Fame Class of 2024. This year’s class will be introduced at halftime of Friday’s District IV UPMC All-Star game. Full bios for each inductee will be available in this year’s game program, […]

Announcing the 2024 District IV UPMC All-Star Game Rosters

By: Ed Weaver, Circle W Sports The rosters for the 2024 District IV UPMC North-South All-Star Game have just been released. South Williamsport’s Chris Eiswerth (North) and Central Columbia’s EJ Smith (South) will take the field with their respective teams on Friday, June 21 at Central Columbia High School. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. […]

Pennlive.com Pennsylvania high school football rankings (Dec. 7)

Class 6A — Record — Previous  Mount Lebanon (7) — 14-0 — 1 St. Joseph’s Prep (12) — 11-2 — 3 Garnet Valley (1) — 14-1 — 2 Bethlehem Freedom (11) — 11-2 — 4 Quakertown (1) — 13-1 — 8 State College (6) — 8-6 — 5 Harrisburg (3) — 12-2 — 6 Coatesville […]

2021 Team Preview: Southern Columbia Tigers

  Head Coach: Jim Roth (37 Yrs. 41 Total) Assistant Coaches: Andy Mills (42 Yrs) John Marks (28 Yrs) Mike Johnston (26 Yrs) Roger Nunkester (8 Yrs) Andy Helwig (22 Yrs) Brandon Traugh (12 Yrs) Wesley Tillett (2 Yrs) Alex Carawan (9 Yrs) Team Name: Southern Columbia Tigers 2020  Record: 12-0 PIAA District 4 AA […]

Pennlive.com Pa. Football Rankings — PennLive Nov. 24

Pennsylvania high school football rankings (Nov. 24)  CLASS 6A                                  Rec.      Previous 1. St. Joseph’s Prep (12)             5-0       1 2. Central York (3)                      10-0     3 3. McDowell (10)                        7-1       2 4. La Salle College HS (6-1)      6-1       4 5. Souderton (1)                         7-1       7 6. Pittsburgh C.C. […]

District 11 top returning players Week 10 2020

by Duke Helm RUNNINGBACKS:  Matt Frame of Northern Lehigh rushed for 259 yards and 3 td’s in their win over Palmerton.  Frame has rushed for 957 yards and scored 14 td’s this season.  Frame a junior has 1,630 career rushing yards to go along with scoring 19 td’s.  His teammate Mike Repsher has rushed for […]

Pottstown vs. Phoenixville Photo Gallery by Rick Martin

🏈  EASTERN PA FOOTBALL ON ROKFIN: If you enjoy Eastern PA Football’s ongoing coverage of football in Pennsylvania, please consider subscribing to my Rokfin channel here. Subscribers get full access to all of my player rankings, previews, stats, recruiting news and more – as well as full access to other Rokfin channels like Tom Lemming’s […]

Pennlive.com Pa. High School Football Rankings — Nov. 10

Pennsylvania High School Football Rankings (Nov. 10) by Eric Epler CLASS 6A                                  Rec.      Previous 1 St. Joseph’s Prep (12) 4-0 1 2. McDowell (10)                       6-0       3 3. Central York (3)                      8-0       5 4. Pittsburgh C.C. (7)                  6-2       10 5. La Salle College HS (12)           5-1       4 6. North Allegheny (7)                6-1       2 7. Delaware […]

La Salle College HS vs. Archbishop Wood Photo Gallery by Kim Supko

🏈  EASTERN PA FOOTBALL ON ROKFIN: If you enjoy Eastern PA Football’s ongoing coverage of football in Pennsylvania, please consider subscribing to my Rokfin channel here. Subscribers get full access to all of my player rankings, previews, stats, recruiting news and more – as well as full access to other Rokfin channels like Tom Lemming’s […]

Souderton vs. Spring-Ford Photo Gallery by Rick Martin

🏈  EASTERN PA FOOTBALL ON ROKFIN: If you enjoy Eastern PA Football’s ongoing coverage of football in Pennsylvania, please consider subscribing to my Rokfin channel here. Subscribers get full access to all of my player rankings, previews, stats, recruiting news and more – as well as full access to other Rokfin channels like Tom Lemming’s […]

Malvern Prep Uses Fast Start to Cruise to 38-6 Win Over Valley View

by Chris Kucharski Valley View had heard all about Malvern Prep wide receiver Lonnie White Jr. The Cougars got to see the Penn State recruit up close and in person. The hype wasn’t exaggerated. White scored two first-half touchdowns without being touched to help the Friars cruise to a 38-6 over Valley View. The game […]

District 11 top returning players WEEK 8 2020

by Duke Helm DISTRICT 11 NOTES (week 8):    RUNNINGBACKS:  Chase Herb of Tri-Valley rushed for 177 yards and 4 td’s in their win over Panther Valley.  Herb has rushed for 856 yards and scored 16 td’s in 5 games this season.  Herb moves to the top spot on the chart with his current career […]

Archbishop Wood vs. St. Joseph’s Prep Photo Gallery by Jim Beaver

🏈  EASTERN PA FOOTBALL ON ROKFIN: If you enjoy Eastern PA Football’s ongoing coverage of football in Pennsylvania, please consider subscribing to my Rokfin channel here. Subscribers get full access to all of my player rankings, previews, stats, recruiting news and more – as well as full access to other Rokfin channels like Tom Lemming’s […]

La Salle College HS vs. Roman Catholic Photo Gallery by Kim Supko

🏈  EASTERN PA FOOTBALL ON ROKFIN: If you enjoy Eastern PA Football’s ongoing coverage of football in Pennsylvania, please consider subscribing to my Rokfin channel here. Subscribers get full access to all of my player rankings, previews, stats, recruiting news and more – as well as full access to other Rokfin channels like Tom Lemming’s […]

District 11 top returning players WEEK 7 2020

by Duke Helm DISTRICT 11 NOTES (week 7):    RUNNINGBACKS:  Matt Russin of Freedom rushed for 121 yards and a td in their win over Bethlehem Catholic to go over 2,000 yards rushing for his career.  Russin now has 2,109 yards rushing to go along with his 526 yards receiving.  Chase Herb of Tri-Valley scored […]

Conwell Egan vs Lansdale Catholic Photo Gallery by Jim Beaver

🏈  EASTERN PA FOOTBALL ON ROKFIN: If you enjoy Eastern PA Football’s ongoing coverage of football in Pennsylvania, please consider subscribing to my Rokfin channel here. Subscribers get full access to all of my player rankings, previews, stats, recruiting news and more – as well as full access to other Rokfin channels like Tom Lemming’s […]

District 11 Top Returning Players WEEK 6 2020

by Duke Helm DISTRICT 11 NOTES (week 6):    RUNNINGBACKS:   Ben Terry of Mahanoy Area led the District last week with his 248 yards rushing and 3 td’s scored in their win over Nativity.  Terry has rushed for 705 yards and scored 15 td’s this season and now has 25 career td’s.  Qb Justin Holmes […]

District 11 Top Returning Players WEEK 5 2020

By Duke Helm DISTRICT 11 NOTES (week 5):    RUNNINGBACKS:     Mason Smeland of Palisades rushed for 229 yards and 4 td’s in their win over Bangor.  Smeland upped his season totals to 870 yards and 14 td’s.  Matt Frauen of Notre Dame leads the District with 18 td’s.  Chase Herb of Tri-Valley rushed for […]

Pennsbury vs North Penn Photo Gallery by Jim Beaver

🏈  EASTERN PA FOOTBALL ON ROKFIN: If you enjoy Eastern PA Football’s ongoing coverage of football in Pennsylvania, please consider subscribing to my Rokfin channel here. Subscribers get full access to all of my player rankings, previews, stats, recruiting news and more – as well as full access to other Rokfin channels like Tom Lemming’s […]

Lower Moreland vs. Academy of the New Church Photo Gallery by Jim Beaver

🏈  EASTERN PA FOOTBALL ON ROKFIN: If you enjoy Eastern PA Football’s ongoing coverage of football in Pennsylvania, please consider subscribing to my Rokfin channel here. Subscribers get full access to all of my player rankings, previews, stats, recruiting news and more – as well as full access to other Rokfin channels like Tom Lemming’s […]

District 11 Top Returning Players WEEK 3 2020

DISTRICT 11 NOTES (week 3): by Duke Helm RUNNINGBACKS:     Mason Smeland of Palisades rushed 25 times for 237 yards and 3 td’s in their win over Northern Lehigh.  He also caught a pass for a 17-yard touchdown.  Smeland has scored a total of 8 td’s this season while piling up 524 yards rushing on 75 carries.  […]

District 11 Top Returning Players WEEK 1 2020

by Duke Helm DISTRICT 11 NOTES (week 1):    RUNNINGBACKS:  Matt Frauen of Notre Dame rushed for 166 yards and scored 4 td’s in their win over Pine Grove.   Nick Henry rushed for 119 yards and scored 2 td’s in their win over Palisades.  Henry is nearing 40 career td’s and currently has 37 for […]

Lakeland’s CJ Dippre commits to Maryland

On Mother’s day, CJ Dippre committed to Maryland today. Last month he released his top seven list including Boston College, Kentucky, Maryland, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Syracuse and Virginia.    Blessed and honored from all🙏🏽Please respect and support my decision. I am 100% committed to the University of Maryland🐢🐢GO TERPS @CoachM_Miller @CoachLocks @TERPCoachReagan @CoachRyanDavis @TerpsFootball @TerpRecruiting pic.twitter.com/SaO7Nx7UHH […]

The 2020 Big 33 and East-West, All-Star games canceled

PSFCA Big 33- and East-West Statement by Garry Cathell It is with great regret that the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association will be Cancelling all our Major Events around the Memorial Day Weekend. These events include the Big 33 Football Classic, East West Game, PSFCA Combine, USA Football 1st Down Clinic, Military Murph Competition, and the […]

District 11 Top Returning Players for the 2019 season FINAL STATS

DISTRICT 11 week 11:     by Duke Helm RUNNINGBACKS:  Nate Boyle of Tamaqua rushed for a school-record 391 yards on 49 carries while scoring 5 td’s in their win over Notre Dame.  Tyler Hope held the old record when he rushed for 350 yards vs Schuylkill Haven in 2013.  Boyle went over 1,000 yards for […]

Keegan Myrick leads Bishop Guilfoyle in win over Lackawanna Trail

Bishop Guilfoyle’s Keegan Myrick had a rushing touchdown and two interceptions on defense to lead the Marauders to a 11-7 win over Lackawanna Trail in a defensive battle.  With the win they move on and will play the winner of Clairton vs. Farrell. This is their fourth state title game in six years. They won […]

District 11 Top Returning Players for the 2019 season week 14

DISTRICT 11 week 14:     By Duke Helm RUNNINGBACKS:  Asher Smith of Southern Lehigh finishes his senior season rushing for 2,531 yards.  Smith only had 28 yards rushing before this season and didn’t make the 3rd page of the chart until the 6th week of the season.  In week 9, he moved up to the […]

El Camino ends Vista’s season in Semi Finals of Division II Playoffs

By David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer-Dick Haines Stadium-Vista High School-Vista, CA-Friday, November 22, 2019 For the first time in 2 years the Wildcats of El Camino 7-6 known for close regular season records but when it comes to the CIF Football Tournament which are full of miracles as they pulled a huge upset after a 21-21 […]

District 11 Top Returning Players for the 2019 season week 13

by Duke Helm RUNNINGBACKS:  Asher Smith of Southern Lehigh rushed for 256 yards and 4 td’s in their win over Oil City last week.  Smith broke the single-season rushing record at Southern Lehigh with his 2,457 yards this season.  Chris Smith held the old record when he rushed for 2,289 yards in 1996.  Asher has […]

District 11 Top Returning Players for the 2019 season week 12

DISTRICT 11 week 12:    by Duke Helm RUNNINGBACKS:  Nate Boyle of Tamaqua rushed for 99 yards and a td in their win over North Schuylkill.  Boyle has rushed for 1,391 yards this season which puts him in 2nd place at Tamaqua.  Jim Hope holds the school-record when he rushed for 1,509 yards in 1990.  […]

2019 Delaware High School Football Regular Season News

by David WIllauer 11-7-19 Brandywine 32 Dickinson 0 Brandywine performers: Rah Meir Marks 28 yard pass to Andre Mottas, 2 touchdown runs of 1 and 66 yards to Kevin Taylor. 11-8-19 AI 41 McKean 22 AI performers: JaQuai Bishop 4 touchdown runs of 28 yards, 23 yard pass from qb Naz’aire Miller, 42 and 50 […]

Rob Ramos 3 touchdown performance paces Escondido in win over Classical Academy

By David A. Willauer, Contributing Writer Chick Embry Field at Wilson Stadium-Escondido High School-Escondido, CA-11-8-19: After 9 straight losing seasons from 2010 to 2018 4 under current head football coach Jud Boardman, the football tradition is back on the Cougars prowl as once again the offense have proved themselves today on Chick Embry Field at […]

District 11 Top Returning Players for the 2019 season week 10

by Duke Helm RUNNINGBACKS:  Asher Smith of Southern Lehigh rushed for a school-record 313 yards and scored 5 td’s in their win over Salisbury.  Justin Kulp held the old record when he rushed for 293 yards in 2003 also vs Salisbury.  Smith leads the District with 1,762 rushing yards and 34 td’s scored.  Kobe Brish […]

Travis Burnett and David Flores paces Vista Panthers to Palomar League Title

By David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer For the first time since 2009 the Vista Panthers are back to their football tradition after 6 losing total seasons under former head coach Dan Williams and   2 under current head coach David Bottom who last year guided the Panthers to their first winning season since 2011 and finished at […]

California High School Football Scores for 10-25-19

by David Willauer Bishop School 75 Classical Academy 26 Tyler Griffin 2 yard run, 13 yard pass to Griffin Dooley, 14 and 52 yard pass to Clarence Freeman, 9 yards to Amann Banks who also scored on a 9 yard run and 80 yards, Chase Ladrido interception return for a touchdown. Mission Hills 10 El […]

Pennlive.com PA Football Rankings (Oct. 22)

PA Football Rankings (Oct. 22) CLASS 6A                                 Rec.     Result 1. St. Joseph’s Prep (12)          5-2       1 2. North Allegheny (7)             9-0       2 3. Manheim Twp. (3)               9-0       3 4. Pittsburgh C.C. (7)                8-1       4 5. Coatesville (1)                      7-1       8 6. Pine-Richland (7)                 8-1       7 7. Nazareth (11)                       8-1       9 8. Downingtown West […]

Delaware High School Wrap for the weekend of 10-18 and 10-19

by David Willauer 10-18-19 Caesar Rodney 31 Cape Henlopen 28-Tremere Woodlin 1 td pass and 2 touchdown runs. Smyrna 42 Milford 0-Aiden Sanchez 4 touchdown passes and 1 touchdown run. AI DuPont 31 Glasgow 8-Na Zair Miller 4 touchdown runs. St. Marks 21 Delaware Military Academy 0-Jackie LaFrankie 1 touchdown run of 4, Jack LaFrankie […]

North County CA High School Football Wrap

by David Willauer LaJolla Country Day School 60 Army Navy Academy 3-QB-AJ Kreutzman 289 yards passing 2 touchdown passes, 44 yard rushing 1 touchdown run. Santa Fe Christian 37 Classical Academy 20-Kian Hogan 47 yards rushing for SFC and 2 touchdowns, Brett Coopman 35 yards receptions and 2 touchdowns. Torrey Pines 21 San Marcos 18-Brayden […]

Carlsbad continues winning way in 2019

by David Willauer Miracle Carlsbad Lancers behind Aiden Sayez QB’s 3 touchdown passes defeats El Camino By David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer-10-18-19-Carlsbad High School-Carlsbad, CA: The Carlsbad Lancers ride a 5 game winning streak under head coach Thad MacNeill as he enters his 9th winning season continue their miracle season as Lancers qb Aiden Sayez threw […]

Dallas remains undefeated with win over Valley View

by Chris Kucharski of nepafootball.com Dallas only lost two games last season and they were both at the hands of Valley View. That won’t be happening this season. The Mountaineers made sure of that with a 37-7 blowout of the Cougars. Dallas pounded the football with tailback Lenny Kelley leading the way behind an offensive […]

District 11 Top Returning Players for the 2019 season week 7

by Duke Helm RUNNINGBACKS:  Kobe Brish of Schuylkill Haven scored 4 td’s for the 3rd consecutive week and now has 17 on the season and 98 for his career.  He remains in 3rd place all-time for career td’s behind former Hurricane Zach Barket who scored 113 td’s from 2005-08 and the District leader, James Mungro […]

Delaware High School Football recaps for 10-4 and 5 2019

by David Willauer St. Georges 21 William Penn 14 Nyaire Wilson’s 6 yard touchdown run and a 24 yard pass to Donovan Delaney. SAS 33 First State Military Academy 32 – Adrian Watts completed 16 of 21 passes for 163 yards and 2 TDs; he also carried the ball 19 times for 99 yards and […]

East County Results

by David Willauer High School Football East County, CA:  Monte Vista 34 Chula Vista 17 Monte Vista performers QB Rubin Silva 40 yard touchdown run along with a 40 yard pass to Dajon Singleton, Isiah Gardner 4 touchdowns rushed for 177 yards. Steele Canyon 28 Granite Hills 13 Steele Canyon performers Chris Carter 70 yard […]

North County Football News for 10-4-19

by David Willauer Carlsbad 42 Torrey Pines 7-qb Aiden Sayen 2 touchdown passes of 67 and 32 yard pass to Noah Vella. Vista 46 Poway 42-David Flores 62 yard run, Brian Kelly 7 yard run, Desmond Taua 2 touchdown runs of 3 and 4 yards, Travis Bennett’s 2 touchdown passes of 85 and 14 yards […]

District 11 Top Returning Players for the 2019 season week 6

by Duke Helm RUNNINGBACKS:  Asher Smith of Southern Lehigh became the 2nd player to rush for over 1,000 yards on the season.  Smith has rushed for 1,114 yards so far this year and now joins the chart.  Smith scored 4 td’s for the 4th time this season and leads the District with 21 total td’s. […]

High School Football America Pennsylvania High School Football Top 25

High School Football America Pennsylvania High School Football Top 25 No. 1 St. Joseph’s Prep (2-2), LW: #1 No. 2 Harrisburg (4-2), LW: #2 No. 3 Coatesville (4-1), LW: #3 No. 4 North Allegheny (6-0), LW: #5 No. 5 Pittsburgh Central Catholic (5-1), LW: #6 No. 6 Manheim Township (6-0), LW: #14 No. 7 Southern […]

San Diego High School Football News for 9-27-19

by David Willauer HS Football Elelyon Noa’s 3 touchdown runs of 3, 5, 70 yard run, Kamryn Brown 7 yard run run to Timothy Christopher paced the Highlanders of Helix Charter to a 42-17 score. Steele Canyon 45 Mira Mesa 0:  Jeremy Mendez Gal 3 yard touchdown run along with a 15 yard pass to […]

QB Trevor Jungmans 2 TD runs 48 yards and 15 yards 1 td pass paces San Pasqual in win

By David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer-Dick Disney Stadium-Orange Glen High School-Escondido, CA-9-20-19: In a Escondido high school football rival game that are on the Bear Valley Parkway which is loaded with a lot of fans, traditions along with Battle for the Bear Award was given to the winner of the San Pasqual Golden Eagles vs. Orange […]

District 11 Top Returning Players for the 2019 season week 4

by Duke Helm RUNNINGBACKS:     Nahjee Adams of Easton continues to lead the District in rushing with his 927 yards.  The junior went over 1,000 yards for his career (1,197 yards).  Brandon Camire of Emmaus is now 2nd with 751 yards.  Danny Lawrence of Mahanoy Area rushed for 269 yards and 4 td’s in their […]

District 11 Top Returning Players for the 2019 season week 3

by Duke Helm DISTRICT 11 NOTES (week 3):    RUNNINGBACKS:  Nahjee Adams of Easton is the early District leader with 686 yards rushing thru the first 3 weeks of the season.  Brady Miller of Williams Valley is 2nd with 643 yards and Brandon Camire of Emmaus is the 3rd with 636 yards.  Camire has rushed […]

Mission Hills improves to 2-1 with 52-7 win over Redlands East Valley to improve to 2-1

By David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer Mission Hills High School-San Marcos, CA-9-6-19-It was a home opener to expect but the Grizzlies of Mission Hills finished business as usual to improve at 2-1 on the season as they defeated Redlands East Valley High School by a 52-7 score. Mission Hills Grizzlies performers:  Jackson Oksnee  (6 completions out […]

Delaware High School Football News

by David Willauer Thomas Mosley’s 3 yard touchdown runs of (2) of 4 each and 1 of 38 yards paced the St. Elizabeth Vikings to a 41-6 win over the Christiana Vikings. Rah Meir Marks 3 touchdown passes of 99 and 33 yards to Andre Mottas, 34 yard pass to Andre Taylor paced the Bulldogs […]

Poway defeats Ramona in a close contest 38-30

By David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer DJ Owens 2 touchdown runs of 8 and 13 yards, qb Andrew Wisely’s 4 yard pass to Vance Jefferson, Josh Butler’s 1 yard touchdown run paced the Titans of Poway High School to a well played 38-30 over the Ramona Bulldogs Ramona at 0-3, Jake Duquette 7 yard run, Cameron […]

District 11 Top Returning Players for the 2019 season

by Duke Helm RUNNINGBACKS:  Nahjee Adams of Easton rushed for 236 yards and 3 td’s in their win over PM West to take the early lead in the District.  Brandon Camire of Emmaus rushed for 222 yards and 5 td’s in their win over Allen.  Christian Arrington of ES South rushed for 213 yards and 3 td’s […]

Touchdowns by David Flores and Desmond Taua Sparks Vista High to win.

By David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer-8-24-19-Dick Haines Stadium-Vista High School-Vista, CA: The Vista Panthers opened up the 2019 in fine tradition as they defeated the Tartans of St. Margaret’s from Irvine by a 53-29 score. David Flores 20 carries for 114 yards scored 3 touchdown runs of 9, 3 and 4 yards Desmond Taua 9 carries […]

2019 Eastern PA HS Football Verbal Commitments

If a player on your team commits to a college, please let us know and include their name, position and what school there from. Thanks! Updated: 06/19/19 * Preferred walk-on Email at: Dave@easternpafootball.com Alabama: Stone Hollenbach – QB – Southern Columbia *PWO Albany: Rushawn Lawrence – DE/LB – Bonner-Prendie Albright: Andrew Shetter – LB – Chambersburg […]

District 11 Top returning players FINAL STATS

DISTRICT 11 NOTES (final stats):    by Duke Helm RUNNINGBACKS:  Bethlehem Catholic’s Tavion Banks finished his junior season rushing for 1,602 yards and scoring 31 total td’s.  Banks caught his 1st reception td of the season last week vs Imhotep.  His 30 other td’s on the season were all rushing td’s.  His 1,602 yards rushing moves […]

Middletown vs Scranton Prep Stats

By Bob Stone Final Score Scranton Prep 21 Middletown  35 Scoring Summary 1Q M Adonis Taveras 0 fumble return (Avery Williams kick) 10:28 M Jose Lopez 59 run (Williams kick) 3:21 2Q M Richie Sykes 23 pass from Scott Ash (Williams kick) :57 3Q M Sykes 60 run (Williams kick) 11:14 S #30 70 pass […]

District 11 Top returning players 2018 Week 14

DISTRICT 11 NOTES (week 14):    by Duke Helm RUNNINGBACKS:  Bethlehem Catholic’s Tavion Banks rushed for 168 yards and 5 td’s in their win over Pottsgrove.   Banks has rushed for 1,558 yards and scored 30 td’s this season.  For his career, Banks has rushed for 2,455 yards and scored 45 total td’s.  Teammate Zaheer Seabrooks has […]

District 11 Top returning players 2018 Week 13

DISTRICT 11 NOTES (week 13):    by Duke Helm RUNNINGBACKS:  District-leading rusher Ian Csicsek of Saucon Valley finished his senior season rushing for 2,854 yards and scoring 40 td’s.  He fell 80 yards short of the school record of 2,934 yards that Evan Culver set in 2015.  Csicsek’s career totals have him rushing for 3,225 […]

District 11 Top returning players 2018 Week 12

DISTRICT 11 NOTES (week 12):    by Duke Helm RUNNINGBACKS:  District-leading rusher Ian Csicsek of Saucon Valley rushed for 260 yards and 5 td’s in their win over Northwestern.  Csicsek has rushed for 2,724 yards and scored 39 td’s this season.  Both are the 2nd highest at Saucon.   Evan Culver holds the records when he rushed […]

District 11 Top returning players 2018 Week 11

DISTRICT 11 NOTES (week 11):    by Duke Helm RUNNINGBACKS:  An unprecedented feat occurred last Friday night in the Palisades win over Schuylkill Valley.  Trey Gretzinger of Palisades rushed for 156 yards and 2 td’s to break his brother Christian’s single-season rushing record.  However, teammate Ethan Brader rushed for 243 yards and 4 td’s to move […]

District 11 Top returning players 2018 Week 10

DISTRICT 11 NOTES (week 10):    by Duke Helm RUNNINGBACKS:  District-leading rusher Ian Csicsek of Saucon Valley added to his totals when he rushed for 257 yards and 4 td’s in their win over Palisades.  Csicsek now has 2,247 yards rushing and 32 total td’s so far this season.  Kaleb Monaco of Pocono Mountain West […]

District 11 Top returning players 2018 Week 9

DISTRICT 11 NOTES (week 9:    by Duke Helm RUNNINGBACKS:  Gabe Kuehn of Minersville rushed for 260 yards and a school record 6 td’s in their win over Shenandoah Valley.  Kuehn’s 260 yards ties the school record that Tony Walsh set back in 1973 vs Nativity.  Walsh would rush for 976 yards and score 14 […]

District 11 Top Returning Players 2018 Week 8

DISTRICT 11 NOTES (week 8):    by Duke Helm RUNNINGBACKS:  Nate Boyle of undefeated Tamaqua scored 5 td’s in their win over Lehighton.  The junior now has 19 on the season and 38 for his career.  He’s also closing in on the 2,000 rush/1,000 receiving club.  Boyle currently has 1,896 yards rushing and 977 yards […]

District 11 Top returning players 2018 Week 7

DISTRICT 11 NOTES (week 7):    By Duke Helm RUNNINGBACKS:  Kaleb Monaco of Pocono Mountain West rumbled for a school-record 397 yards in their win over Dieruff.  Monaco also scored 5 td’s for the 2nd time this year.  He breaks the school record of 395 yards that Franklyn Quiteh had vs Jim Thorpe in 2008.  […]

District 11 Top returning players 2018 Week 5

DISTRICT 11 NOTES:  Yearly leaders are listed at the bottom.  By Duke Helm RUNNINGBACKS:  Logan Bachman of Central Catholic (4-2) rushed for 316 yards and all 6 td’s in their 42-20 win over ES North.  The yardage falls way short of Colin McDermott’s 422-yard day vs Bethlehem Catholic in 2012.  Bachman’s 6 td’s is one td […]

District 11 Top returning players 2018 Week 4

DISTRICT 11 NOTES (week 4):    by Duke Helm RUNNINGBACKS:  Ian Csicsek of Saucon Valley rushed for over 200 yards for the 2nd week in a row when he netted 289 yards and 4 td’s in their win over Salisbury.  Csicsek moves up to 2nd place in the District behind Ryan Clark of ES South.  […]

District 11 Top returning players 2018 Week 3

DISTRICT 11 NOTES (week 3):    By Duke Helm RUNNINGBACKS:  Ryan Clark of ESS rushed for 326 yards and 3 td’s in their win over PM East.  Clark scored all 26 points in the 26-20 win which included a 26-yard td catch and a 2 point conversion run.  Clark leads the District with 784 rushing yards and […]

District 11 Top returning players 2018 Week 2

DISTRICT 11 NOTES:  Yearly leaders are listed at the bottom.  By Duke Helm RUNNINGBACKS:  Logan Bachman of Central Catholic (4-2) rushed for 316 yards and all 6 td’s in their 42-20 win over ES North.  The yardage falls way short of Colin McDermott’s 422-yard day vs Bethlehem Catholic in 2012.  Bachman’s 6 td’s is one td […]

District 11 Top returning players 2018 Week 1

DISTRICT 11 NOTES (week 1):    by Duke Helm RUNNINGBACKS:  Ryan Clark of ESS rushed for 263 yards and 3 td’s in their win over Whitehall.  In 2017, Clark rushed for 1,057 and 13 td’s while teammate Sean Solomon rushed for 1,550 yards and 22 td’s.  Trey Gretzinger of Palisades rushed for 261 yards and 3 […]

The 2018 PSFCA Big 33 game Video Highlights

Vlad Hilling 20 yard FG PA 3 MD 0 6:11 Qtr 1 @psfcabig33 @Big33_MD pic.twitter.com/oi6EZRNoFP — WesternPAFootball.net (@WPAFootball) June 16, 2018 42 yard field goal by Cooper McGeehan makes it 3-3 1:34 left first pic.twitter.com/qdzIZL4QdF — WesternPAFootball.net (@WPAFootball) June 16, 2018 Cooper McGeehan for MD kicks it out of the screen. 42 yards and its […]

Late Maryland Field Goal Beats PA 9-6 In PSFCA Big 33

A week of bonding with buddies, appearances, promotions and practice culminated with the PSFCA Big 33 game Saturday Night at Landis Field.  Pennsylvania came in with a 4-1 advantage in the recently renewed rivalry with Maryland.  In a game dominated by the defenses, Maryland Kicker Cooper McGeehan nailed a 37-yard field goal with 10.5 seconds […]

PIAA Addresses competition imbalance at recent meeting

Transfers, non boundary, boundary, unfairness and recruiting are just a few of the “hot” terms in high school sports right now. The topic usually, in years past, reaches a boiling point at the end of football and basketball season but then the topic fades away.

EPA Daily Offer Sheet: The weekly wrap-up – May 5-12

THE DAILY OFFER SHEET: WEEKEND EDITION Every week we will recap the offers the went out to players in the EasternPAFootball.com coverage area. Here’s what happened on the offer front for the week of Saturday, May 5 through Friday, May 12 and we’ll start with those who got their first offers: 2021 Lonnie White, QB/WR […]

Team WPA wins 2018 PSFCA East West All-Star game

Mansion Park, Altoona: Written by Shane Lux and Billy Splain With a steady rain falling on Altoona’s Mansion Park, Selinsgrove’s Logan Leiby threw a 10-yard completion to Penn Trafford’s Cam Suman on 3rd-and-5 with 2:06 remaining that gave the Western squad enough breathing room to run out the clock on their Eastern foes 28-25 Sunday […]

2018 PSFCA East/West Rosters Released

  2018 PSFCA East/West All Star Game   The Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association is proud to announce the final team rosters and coaching staffs for the 17th Annual PSFCA East/West All Star Game, to be played Sunday, May 6 at 2pm at Mansion Park in Altoona. WesternPAFootball.net will provide live coverage and highlights via […]

Harrisburg LB Andre White and Malvern Prep LB Keith Maquire

“It’s been an exciting journey, I want to thank God for blessing me with the ability to play football. Want to thank my mom and dad for everything they did. All the trips to different colleges and believing in me. My brother is my biggest motivator, my sisters have always been behind me and keeping […]

It is now the NCAA evaluation period. What does that mean?

Below you will find definitions of each period in the NCAA recruiting calendar that are important to know:   Evaluation period – During this period D1 & D2 coaches can watch a player in person or visit their school. Coaches can’t communicate face to face with the player while not on campus. They can talk […]

2018 Eastern PA HS Football Verbal Commitments

If a player on your team commits to a college, please let us know and include their name, position and what school there from. Thanks! Updated: 07/06/18 * Preferred walk-on Email at: Dave@easternpafootball.com   Albany: Ian Renninger – TE – Pottsville Kobe Thomas – OL  – Parkland   Albright: Brandon DeShields – WR – Oxford DeShawn […]

2018 Big 33 Team PA Roster

Saturday, June 16 Landis Field, Harrisburg 2018 Big 33 Team Defense 2018 Big 33 Team Offense   Coaching Staff: Head Coach: Mark Evans, Manheim Township Asst Coach: Joe Cowart, New Castle Asst Coach: Ryan Matsook, Beaver Valley Asst Coach: Matt Lintal, State College Asst Coach: Michael Whitehead, Cumberland Valley Asst Coach: Steve Wilmot, Neshaminy Asst […]

How are the Big 33 and East/West teams chosen?

    The Selection Process: Every year the inevitable happens when the rosters for the Big 33 and East/West rosters are announced. There are always questions like “how is this person not on that team?”  “Who chooses these teams?” “Why am I not on this team?”  Well, we have the answers. The secretary of the  […]

So you think you saw a lot of football in 2017, think again

In 2017, EasternPAFootball.com and WesternPAFootball.net and our army of reporters covered upwards of 330 games. A few of our reporters covered over 25 games. I personally covered 40 games this year. We had guys like Shane Lux, Phil Myers and Bruce Badgely around the 25 game mark for 2017 coverage, but those totals pale in […]

2017 All-EPA/WPA All-State Super 25 Class 1A Team

All-EPA/WPA All-State Super 25 Class 1A Team OFFENSE Quarterback Tawan Wesley Imani Christian 6-1, 180 senior Running Back Dylan Rabuck Williams Valley 6-0, 189 junior Cody Simanski Windber 5-11, 200 senior Offensive Linemen Eric Shirley Homer-Center 6-2, 247 senior Nick Leamer Bishop Guilfoyle 6-2, 286 senior Shawn Jones Lackawanna Trail 6-2, 290 senior Braden Collins […]

2017 All-EPA/WPA All-State Super 25 Class 2A Team

All-EPA/WPA All-State Super 25 Class 2A Team   OFFENSE Quarterback Stone Hollenbach Southern Columbia 6-3, 190 junior Running Back Gaige Garcia Southern Columbia 5-11, 195 soph Nick Welsh Washington 5-8, 185 senior Offensive lineman Andrew Bell Southern Columbia 6-0, 235 senior Justin Johnson Neumann-Goretti 6-7, 345 senior Jerry Longo Dunmore 6-2, 270 senior Colton Richards […]

2017 All-EPA/WPA All-State Super 25 Class 3A Team

All-EPA/WPA All-State Super 25 Class 3A Team OFFENSE Quarterback Ricky Guss Quaker Valley 6-2, 195 senior Running Back Brady Fox Middletown 5-11, 205 senior Dustin Shoaf Yough 6-1, 195 junior Offensive lineman Bryce Ramer Beaver Area 6-5, 300 senior Anthony Rossi Scranton Prep 6-3, 270 senior Adam Klein Episcopal Academy 6-5, 265 senior Solvauhn Moreland […]

2017All-EPA/WPA All-State Super 25 Class 4A Team

All-EPA/WPA All-State Super 25 Class 4A Team OFFENSE Quarterback Joe Mischler Cathedral Prep 6-0,190 senior Running Back Cooper Lutz Berks Catholic 6-0, 194 senior Joey Koroly Trinity 6-0 185 senior Rahsul Faison Pottsgrove Offensive lineman Fredrick Scruggs Cathedral Prep 6-4, 273 senior Blake Zubovic Belle Vernon 6-4, 310 senior Arick Lochetto Imhotep Charter 5-11, 250 […]

2017 All-EPA/WPA All-State Super 25 Class 5A Team

All-EPA/WPA All-State Super 25 Class 5A Team OFFENSE: Quarterback: Brady Walker Gateway 6-1, 170 senior Running Back: Nasir Peoples Archbishop Wood 5-9, 165 senior Isaiah Manning Meadville 6-0, 205 senior Offensive lineman: Jesse Cohen Fox Chapel 6-5, 245 senior Chris Bleich Wyoming Valley West 6-6, 260 senior Tommy Walsh Archbishop Wood 6-4, 265 senior Connor […]

2017 All-EPA/WPA All-State Super 25 Class 6A Team

All-EPA/WPA All-State Super 25 Class 6A Team OFFENSE: Quarterbac): Phil Jurkovec Pine-Richland 6-5, 215 senior Running Back: Aaron Young Coatesville 5-11, 190 junior Ryan Obiso Delaware Valley 5-9, 176 senior Offensive lineman: Jake Kradel Butler 6-4, 285 senior Andrew Kristofic Pine-Richland 6-6, 260 junior Derek Devine North Allegheny 6-6, 280 senior Kurt Danneker Williamsport 6-4, […]

PSFCA announces Big 33 Coaching Staff and Clinic info

Mark Evans of Manheim Twp was announced as the head coach of the Big 33 squad. Also, below and at http://www.psfca.mobi/clinic you can find information about the coaches clinic, which will be held Feb 15-17 at the Penn Stater Hotel.

Hawks fall in title game

  It took a little time, but after feeling each other out one team decided it wanted to win the PIAA Class 6A title just a little more than the other. That team was the Pine-Richland Rams. Coming out of halftime with a slim 14-7 lead, Notre Dame bound quarterback Phil Jurkovec helped score three […]

Archbishop Wood rides Peoples to PIAA Class 5A Title

Nasir Peoples had a night. He ran for 266 yards and 4 TDs to lead the Vikings to a 49-14 win over Gateway at Hersheypark Stadium. The Vikings have now won 3 of their last 4 trips to Hershey. Starting off fast, Peoples first two carries went for 30 yards to the Gator but on […]

Cathedral Prep wins second 4A title in a row, defeating Imhotep 38-28

The Imhotep Panthers trailed by 1 point, 14-13, with just 48 seconds left in the first half. Starting at their own 20 after Cathedral Prep scored the go ahead touchdown on a Joe Mischler to Terry Roberts 17 yard td, the Panthers began a fast paced drive that led them to the Prep 35. Quarterback […]

Phil Jurkovec leads the Rams to a date in Hershey-Expanded Photo Gallery

It’s a rematch 3 years in the making. In the 2014 PIAA Class 4A title game Pine-Richland and St. Joseph’s battled to the very end. The Hawks held on as Ben Dinucci’s last chance pass attempt for a 2 point conversion was intercepted, securing the win for St. Joseph’s  that year. “Heck yeah, we’re ready. […]

District 11 Top returning players 2017 Week 14

by Duke Helm DISTRICT 11 NOTES (week 14):  2017 leaders are listed at the bottom.    RUNNINGBACKS:    CAREER ENDERS:   Dylan Rabuck of Williams Valley (13-1) ended his senior year rushing for 2,948 yards and scoring 42 td’s.  Rabuck who was injured last week tried to play vs Steelton-Highspire but had to leave the game […]

Apple Tractor Presents: Protime Predictions by Phil

Written by Phil Myers, WesternPAFootball.net Every neighborhood has a little Timmy who lives down the street.  He’s the type of kid you’d love to have for a younger brother.  He’s shy, but doesn’t scare easily.  He’s not real athletic, but gives 120% in everything he participates in, especially neighborhood pick-up football games. On the east […]

Dunmore Survives Ligonier Valley 23-20

For the second straight year, Dunmore and Ligonier Valley met in the PIAA AA tournament. In a battle of unbeatens, Dumore came out on top in a back and forth battle 23-20. Dunmore was led by two-way star Noah O’Malley. Noah had a key interception to turn the tide of the game and was a […]

Berks Catholic Captures District 3 4A Crown

The first meeting between Berks Catholic and Bishop McDevitt was a big one. They faced off at the Mecca of Pennsylvania football Hershey park Friday afternoon for a District Championship. The Saints jumped out early and pulled away late.  Berks Catholic claimed the 4A District Three crown 45-24 over Bishop McDevitt. Cooper Lutz’s three rushing […]

Apple Tractor presents: Protime Predictions by Phil

  Last Saturday night Protime went bowling with his buddy, Osgood Abernathy.  Protime tried as he may to get his swag back like the old days, but just couldn’t manage.  In addition to his lousy keggling, he dropped the bowling ball on his big toe, slipped and fell at the foul line (twice), got a […]

Governor Mifflin Knocks Out Harrisburg 26-14

At the beginning of the football season, the Gov Mifflin coaches sat down and talked about the two games they lost last year, Wilson and Harrisburg. The coaches felt that the reason the Mustangs lost those games was an inability to break their opponent mentally. So to symbolize this “breaking an opponent mentally” strategy the […]

Ricky Cope’s big night leads Selinsgrove over Bellefonte

Logan Leiby found a wide open Ricky Cope running down the seam and hit him in stride to put the Seals up 7-3 with 4:29 left in the first quarter. That 53 yard td strike would set the tone at a rain soaked Mansion Park where Selinsgrove earned a shot at Bethlehem Catholic in the […]

Parkland continues dominating District 11

If you ask any fan who the top high school football program in the Lehigh Valley is…it’s real easy, Parkland! Parkland (13-0) Friday night defeated Freedom 30-6 in the District 11 Class 6A final at Northampton. The win is Parkland’s sixth consecutive District 11 title. The Trojans move on and meet the winner of Saturday’s […]

Berks Catholic Marches Past East Pennsboro 48-7

For the second straight season Berks Catholic and East Pennsboro faced off in a District Three playoff game. The Saints had no trouble with the Panthers last year.  Fast forward to 2017 and on a five game win streak and a great season from running back Onassis Neely, Pennsboro came in to the tonight’s matchup […]

State College overcomes 5 turnovers in 21-14 win over Delaware Valley

Trailing 7-0 at halftime came as a bit of a surprise to Little Lion Head Coach Matt Lintal. “It was interesting. The bubble burst for a second there, the heads were down but they popped back up again real quickly.  We had some great leadership there in the locker room, getting the energy back up” […]

WHVL Game of the Week: Bellefonte vs Selinsgrove – Streaming Live!

Watch the PIAA class 4A playoff game, streaming live on WHVL.COM or check your local listings. It’s Bellefonte, It’s Selinsgrove, It’s playoff football! Live from Mansion Park in Altoona on Saturday at 1pm Join Nate Bowen, Sam Stroh and Alison Luthman as they bring you right into the stadium! The 10-2 Red Raiders of Bellefonte are coming off a […]

PIAA Class 6A playoff preview: State College vs Delaware Valley

When State College and Delaware Valley meet on the field at Danville Ironmen Stadium, it will mark the first time the two programs have met for an official game. That doesn’t mean they aren’t familiar with each other. In 2015 they met for a preseason scrimmage. Tonight, those who were sophomores for that scrimmage are […]

Middletown Earns Second Straight District 3A Crown

The Middletown Raiders came into the 2017 season with many question marks. How could this team who graduated several stars from a 3A state runner up squad expect to top last years performance?  Well they are certainly on their way.   The Raiders are undefeated and again District Three AAA champs. Middletown trounced Wyomissing Area in […]

District 11 Top returning players 2017 Week 12

by Duke Helm DISTRICT 11 NOTES:  Yearly leaders are listed at the bottom.    RUNNINGBACKS:  Logan Bachman of Central Catholic (4-2) rushed for 316 yards and all 6 td’s in their 42-20 win over ES North.  The yardage falls way short of Colin McDermott’s 422-yard day vs Bethlehem Catholic in 2012.  Bachman’s 6 td’s is […]

Governor Mifflin Overwhelms York William Penn 56-7

In one of the biggest turn arounds in District Three football history, William Penn went from a 1-9 2016 to a stellar 9-1 2017 season. The number five seed Bobcats met up with perennial playoff participant Governor Mifflin Friday night in Shillington. The Mustangs imposed their will on the Bobcats early and often.  Governor Mifflin […]

District 11 Top returning players 2017 Week 11

by Duke Helm   DISTRICT 11 NOTES:  Yearly leaders are listed at the bottom.    RUNNINGBACKS:  Logan Bachman of Central Catholic (4-2) rushed for 316 yards and all 6 td’s in their 42-20 win over ES North.  The yardage falls way short of Colin McDermott’s 422-yard day vs Bethlehem Catholic in 2012.  Bachman’s 6 td’s […]

Pennlive.com PA High School Football Rankings Nov. 6

Class 6A St. Joseph’s Prep (12) — 9-0 — 1 Pine-Richland (7) — 11-0 — 2 Parkland (11) — 11-0 — 3 Delaware Valley (2) — 11-0 — 4 Coatesville (1) — 10-1 — 6 Downingtown East (1) — 10-1 — 7 La Salle College HS (12) — 7-3 — 8 Cumberland Valley (3) — […]

District 11 Top returning players 2017 Week 10

By Duke Helm DISTRICT 11 NOTES:  Yearly leaders are listed at the bottom.    RUNNINGBACKS:  Logan Bachman of Central Catholic (4-2) rushed for 316 yards and all 6 td’s in their 42-20 win over ES North.  The yardage falls way short of Colin McDermott’s 422-yard day vs Bethlehem Catholic in 2012.  Bachman’s 6 td’s is […]

Exeter Twp. Cruises By Reading High 42-18

The ear to ear smile on Exeter Twp. Head Coach Matt Bauer said it all. The Eagles have been through a lot this season: a three game losing streak, defeat in the Berks league de facto title game to a cross town rival, and a loss of a senior leader due to injury.  But Friday […]

District 11 Top returning players 2017 Week 9

By Duke Helm DISTRICT 11 NOTES (week 9):  2017 leaders are listed at the bottom.    RUNNINGBACKS:  Luke Straus of Southern Lehigh (8-1) rushed for 274 yards and 4 td’s while catching 3 passes for 64 yards and 2 more td’s in their win over Catasauqua.  His 6 td’s ties the school record held by Jeremy […]

Cumberland Valley Controls Lower Dauphin 24-14

Whether the Cumberland Valley Eagles told you or not, the game with Lower Dauphin was circled on the calendar in the off season. The Falcons surprise win over CV last year obviously gave the Eagles extra motivation.  Led by its powerful running game, Cumberland Valley ground past Lower Dauphin 24-14 Friday night. The Eagles star […]

Newport’s Buffaloes Go West and Trample DuBois

by Phil Myers Newport travelled west two and a half hours to DuBois and grabbed a surprisingly easy victory by thumping the Beavers 49-14 at E.J. Mansell Stadium.  Newport dominated in every facet of the game, including limiting the high-powered passing attack of DuBois to 114 yards.  “Our kids came out and gave a great […]

Friday Night Lights “Football Frenzy Forecast” by Pa Weather Action

FOLLOW THEM ON TWITTER @paweatheraction Each week we will be providing area forecasts for game time conditions by Pennsylvaniaweatheraction.com, founded in 2013 by Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Josh Adams & Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Chris Corrigan.  Josh is a Senior at Greencastle Atrium High School, and Chris is a 2016 graduate. District 2 District 4 Mainly sunny skies with kickoff temperatures in the upper […]

Col-Mont Vo Tech runs over Saint Josephs Academy

Just one play into the game CMVT quarterback Trevor Welsh found John Binder and he was off to the races for a 65 yard td to put the Rams up 7-0 right away. The Rams never looked back as tailback Sevon King pounded the Wolves 60-34 to spoil their Homecoming/Senior night game at Memorial Field […]

Reynoso Records Fuel Wilson WL Romp Over Lebanon

Wilson WL seems to be hitting its stride at the right time of year. An uncharacteristic slow start by the Bulldogs has now 180’d .  Wilson added to its Lancaster-Lebanon league win streak legacy by dispatching Lebanon 46-11 Friday night. Normally a team will take some time to celebrate a win, not Wilson WL tonight. […]

Little Lions Steal one from Central Dauphin East, get 34-14 win

Last week the Little Lions found themselves in a situation they didn’t respond well to a tough running game and they gave up chunks of yardage, eventually getting their first loss of the season. Last night at Memorial Field, the State College again found themselves in that situation. Central Dauphin East came at the State […]

Friday Night Lights “Football Frenzy Forecast” by Pa Weather Action

FOLLOW THEM ON TWITTER @paweatheraction Each week we will be providing area forecasts for game time conditions by Pennsylvaniaweatheraction.com, founded in 2013 by Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Josh Adams & Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Chris Corrigan.  Josh is a Senior at Greencastle Atrium High School, and Chris is a 2016 graduate. District 2 District 4   Cloudy skies with kickoff temperatures in the middle […]

Wyomissing Area Overpowers Twin Valley 42-7

  Undefeated Wyomissing Area faced off against a rejuvenated Twin Valley program Friday night in Elverson. The Confident Raiders were riding a two game winning streak. The Spartans fresh off a by were coming off a hard fought win at Mifflin County. Wyomissing’s big plays and tough defense dominated all the way. The Spartans came […]

Friday Night Lights “Football Frenzy Forecast” by Pa Weather Action

FOLLOW THEM ON TWITTER @paweatheraction Each week we will be providing area forecasts for game time conditions by Pennsylvaniaweatheraction.com, founded in 2013 by Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Josh Adams & Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Chris Corrigan.  Josh is a Senior at Greencastle Atrium High School, and Chris is a 2016 graduate. District 2 District 4 Kickoff temperatures around 70 degrees with a mix of […]

District 11 Top returning players 2017 Week 6

DISTRICT 11 NOTES:  Yearly leaders are listed at the bottom.  by Duke Helm RUNNINGBACKS:  Logan Bachman of Central Catholic (4-2) rushed for 316 yards and all 6 td’s in their 42-20 win over ES North.  The yardage falls way short of Colin McDermott’s 422-yard day vs Bethlehem Catholic in 2012.  Bachman’s 6 td’s is one […]

Pennlive .com Pa. High School Football Rankings Oct. 2

Class 6A 1. St. Joseph’s Prep (12) — 4-0 — 1 2. Pine-Richland (7) — 6-0 — 2 3. Parkland (11) — 6-0 — 3 4. State College (6) — 5-0 — 4 5. Downingtown East (1) — 6-0 — 5 6. La Salle College HS (12) — 5-1 — 7 7. Coatesville (1) — […]

Berks Catholic Sends Exeter Twp Packing 48-7

The Berks Catholic Saints only blemish on last year’s stellar regular season was a 35-20 week five defeat to the Exeter Twp Eagles.  It was pretty clear that the Saints had this year’s matchup with the Eagles circled on the calendar all off season. Berks Catholic came out fired up and focused. In a one-sided […]

Friday Night Lights “Football Frenzy Forecast” by Pa Weather Action

FOLLOW THEM ON TWITTER @paweatheraction Each week we will be providing area forecasts for game time conditions by Pennsylvaniaweatheraction.com, founded in 2013 by Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Josh Adams & Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Chris Corrigan.  Josh is a Senior at Greencastle Atrium High School, and Chris is a 2016 graduate. District 2 District 4 Kickoff temperatures in the upper 50s with temperatures dipping […]

District 11 Top returning players 2017 Week 5

by Duke Helm DISTRICT 11 NOTES:  Yearly leaders are listed at the bottom.    RUNNINGBACKS:  Two players in District 11 rushed for 274 yards last week which is tops for the year so far.  They were Israel Selassie of Easton (4-1) and Dylan Rabuck of Williams Valley (5-0).  Selassie scored 2 td’s in their win […]

Governor Mifflin Controls Exeter Twp 28-14

Exeter Twp and Governor Mifflin have been the class of Berks Section One for the last decade. In recent years the matchup between the Eagles and Mustangs has been the de facto Berkshire One Title game.   The 2017 winner was surely in the drivers seat for a league title and playoff berth. In a hard […]

Williamsport wins OT thriller over a very tough Shikellamy Brave team

Shikellamy Brave Head Coach Todd Tilford broke his teams post-game huddle, walked two yards and bent over. He stood there at the 40 yard line like that for about thirty seconds, then he stood up, turned around to look at the scoreboard, turned backed to me and let out a winded “WHEW”, That was a classic […]

District 11 Top returning players 2017 Week 4

by Duke Helm DISTRICT 11 NOTES:  Yearly leaders are listed at the bottom.    RUNNINGBACKS:  Pleasant Valley (1-3) won their first game of the year behind the running of junior Nasai Moon.  Moon racked up 250 yards on 16 carries and scored 3 td’s in their win over Allen.  Sone Ntoh of Emmaus rushed for 136 […]

Pennlive.com Pa. Football Rankings (Sept. 18)

Class 6A 1. St. Joseph’s Prep (12) — 3-0 — 1 2. Pine-Richland (7) — 4-0 — 2 3. Parkland (11) — 4-0 — 3 4. State College (6) — 3-0 — 4 5. Downingtown East (1) — 4-0 — 5 6. Cumberland Valley (3) — 3-0 — 7 7. La Salle College HS (12) […]

Central Dauphin Outlasts Wilson WL 28-20

Central Dauphin Head Coach Glen McNamee and Wilson WL Head man Doug Dahms lead two of the preminnent programs in District Three. When these two teams match up it is an event. CD came in with a two game win streak over the Bulldogs. The Rams jumped out fast then quelled a late Wilson rally […]

Friday Night Lights “Football Frenzy Forecast” by Pa Weather Action

FOLLOW THEM ON TWITTER @paweatheraction Each week we will be providing area forecasts for game time conditions by Pennsylvaniaweatheraction.com, founded in 2013 by Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Josh Adams & Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Chris Corrigan.  Josh is a Senior at Greencastle Atrium High School, and Chris is a 2016 graduate. District 2 District 4   A chilly evening is expected […]

District 11 Top returning players 2017 Week 3

By Duke Helm RUNNINGBACKS:  Mahanoy Area (1-2) won their first game of the year 42-0 over Holy Redeemer behind 3 players who all rushed for over 100 yards.  Tyler Clewell rushed for 129 yards and a td, qb Matt Lewandowski rushed for 126 yards and threw a td pass, and MJ Terry rushed for 125 yards […]

Wyomissing Area Controls Muhlenberg 28-0

It was another Berks League Section 1 vs Section 2 non league matchup this weekend, as a senior laden Muhlenberg Mule squad traveling across town to face an undefeated Wyomissing Area. The Spartans first home game of the year proved to be their best performance of the year to date. Wyomissing Area’s consistent offense and […]

Berks Catholic Cruises 47-0 over Conrad Weiser

Berks Catholic came into 2017 with high expectations.  A 4A state semifinalist in 2016, the Saints met Berks Section 1 rival Conrad Weiser in Robesonia Friday night. Berks Catholic jumped out early and never looked back. The Saints slammed the Scouts 47-0. Senior standout running back Cooper Lutz had TD runs of 34 and 80 […]

Friday Night Lights “Football Frenzy Forecast” by Pa Weather Action

FOLLOW THEM ON TWITTER @paweatheraction Each week we will be providing area forecasts for game time conditions by Pennsylvaniaweatheraction.com, founded in 2013 by Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Josh Adams & Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Chris Corrigan.  Josh is a Senior at Greencastle Atrium High School, and Chris is a 2016 graduate. District 2 District 4 A chilly evening is expected with […]

District 11 Top returning players 2017 Week 2

by Duke Helm DISTRICT 11 NOTES:  Yearly leaders are now listed at the bottom.    RUNNINGBACKS:  Braxton Marrero of Whitehall, Matt Mussenden of PM West, Sone Ntoh of Emmaus and Kobe Brish of Schuylkill Haven all surpassed 1,000 career rushing yards and are now on the chart.  Marrero has racked up 354 yards rushing and […]

Governor Mifflin Topples Wilson WL 21-14

The Governor Mifflin Mustangs and Wilson Bulldogs face off every year to determine Berks County football supremacy. It had been since 2012 since the Mustangs beat the Bulldogs and Mifflin had never brought home  the Gurski-Linn trophy which now signifies the winner of this cross town rivalry matchup. Friday night in Shillington, Governor Mifflin bolted […]

State College Looks Good in Blasting McCaskey

 Written by Phil Myers The Red Tornado of J.P. McCaskey blew into town and the State College Little Lions sent them reeling back to Lancaster with a 45-12 defeat in the inaugural game of the season for both teams.  The Little Lions’ ferocious defense limited McCaskey to a total of 23 yards and one first […]

District 11 Top returning players 2017 Week 1

DISTRICT 11 NOTES by Duke Helm:   RUNNINGBACKS:  Dylan Rabuck of Williams Valley was the only District 11 runningback to rush for over 200 yards in week 1.  Rabuck rushed for 209 yards and scored 4 td’s.  He now joins the “40 td” club with an even 40 for his career.  The Colonial League came within […]

Friday Night Lights “Football Frenzy Forecast” by Pa Weather Action

FOLLOW THEM ON TWITTER @paweatheraction Each week we will be providing area forecasts for game time conditions by Pennsylvaniaweatheraction.com, founded in 2013 by Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Josh Adams & Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Chris Corrigan.  Josh is a Senior at Greencastle Atrium High School, and Chris is a 2016 graduate. District 2 District 4 Temperatures will be chilly with kickoff […]

Pennlive.com Pa. High School Football Rankings — Aug. 28

Class 6A Team — Record — Previous rank 1. St. Joseph’s Prep (12) 0-0 1 2. Pine-Richland (7) 1-0 2 3. Coatesville (1) 1-0 4 4. Parkland (11) 1-0 5 5. North Allegheny (7) 1-0 6 6. State College (6) 0-0 7 7. La Salle College HS (12) 1-0 NR 8. Pittsburgh C.C. (7) 0-1 […]

San Marcos defeats Vista in CIF Football

San Marcos Knights comes back after 10-0 deficit and wins big over Vista By David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer San Marcos High School-San Marcos, CA-Friday, August 25, 2017-After a 2016 opening day win over the Panthers at Vista High to spoil the new football stadium along with a very key win over Vista at San Marcos […]

Harrisburg Dominates Imhotep 34-14

Two teams with great 2017 expectations met at Severance Field in Harrisburg on Saturday. Both Harrisburg and Imhotep Charter came up short in their respective state championship games last year. Both teams returned with tons of talent.  Both teams ere trying to send a statement to the state of PA. Harrisburg’s strong defense and big […]

Governor Mifflin Handles West York 48-13

Governor Mifflin entered the realm of week zero football with a matchup against York Adams opponent  West York. The Mustangs had their way with the Bulldogs last year in York. This year in Shillington no problems for the Mustangs again as Governor  Mifflin came out on top 48-13. Govenor Mifflin’s first year, full time starting […]

Friday Night Lights “Football Frenzy Forecast” by Pa Weather Action

FOLLOW THEM ON TWITTER @paweatheraction Each week we will be providing area forecasts for game time conditions by Pennsylvaniaweatheraction.com, founded in 2013 by Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Josh Adams & Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Chris Corrigan.  Josh is a Senior at Greencastle Atrium High School, and Chris is a 2016 graduate. District 2 District 4   Kickoff temperatures expected to be […]

Penns Valley seeking opponents for 2018-2019 cycle

Penns Valley, a AA Mountain League school located in the geographic center of the state (on the other side of Mt. Nittany from Penn State) is looking for games for the next football cycle. We prefer a home and away guaranteed for the 2018-19 cycle and beyond (if it’s a good fit). We have the […]

Big 33 Game, Final Rosters-Gameday Info

 The game: -will be played on Saturday, June 17th 7 p.m. Speed Ebersole Stadium (Central Dauphin East). The Coverage: WesternPAFootball.net and EasternPAFootball.com will provide up to the minute updates and live video when a team enters the “red zone”. We will also be tweeting videos the entire game. Follow @WPAFootball and @EPAFootball on twitter. We are proud to […]

WEST WINS 2017 PFSCA -STAR GAME

WEST WINS 2017 PFSCA -STAR GAME Led by Beaver’s Darius Wise’s two touchdown receptions, the West squad downed their eastern counterparts 17-14 in the 16th annual PFSCA East/West All-Star game. Played at Altoona’s Mansion Park Sunday afternoon in conditions more conducive to fall football weather, the game was mostly a defensive struggle, especially in the […]

Domino’s Pizza PSFCA Gameday Information/Tailgate Contest!

WHAT: PSFCA EAST/WEST ALL STAR GAME WHERE: MANSION PARK STADIUM, ALTOONA WHEN: SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2 pm KICKOFF TICKETS: $8 AT THE GATE ROSTERS AND INFO: CLICK HERE CONTEST INFO: CLICK PICTURE TO ENLARGE HAVE YOUR TAILGATE DELIVERED: CALL (814) 944-6000 OR VISIT DOMINOS.COM TELL THEM WE SENT YOU!!

The Annual PSFCA East/West Game is Much More Than Just a Football Game

This Sunday at Altoona’s Mansion Park, at 2 pm, 68 players will step on to the field to play high school football. Most of them for the last time. The Pennsylvania State Football Coaches Association has been holding their annual East/West All-Star game since 2001. Garry Cathell is Executive Manager for the PSFCA and talked […]

2017 PSFCA East/West All-Star Game Rosters Released

2017 PSFCA East/West All-Star game presented by The Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association is proud to announce the team roster including coaching staffs for the 15th Annual PSFCA East/West All Star game. The PSFCA is also proud to announce the game will once again be played at Mansion Park Stadium in Altoona, Sunday, May 7, 2017 […]

Rule The Air and Battle of the Trenches Showcase 2017

by Vernard Abrams Rule The Air and Battle of the Trenches Showcase 2017 On Saturday, March 25th, some of the top football players from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and surrounding states came to showcase their talents. Approximately, 20+ teams and organizations were represented. The 4th annual Rule The Air Showcase once again was a hit! […]

Riddell Shoulder Pads for Sale

For Sale: Various Riddell shoulder pads.  All are in good shape and have been reconditioned between 2009 and 2015 – not worn since then.  Interested buyers can contact louderde@unionsd.net or (814) 745-2152 leave message for D. Louder to set up a meeting where you can pick and choose the pads you want.  All reasonable offers will be […]

Reading’s Alvernia University Launches DIII Football Program

For 25 years I have lived in one of the quiet neighborhoods that surround Alvernia University. Even though I  live only four blocks from the campus, I often have had difficulty giving directions to the campus. The most popular tee shirt sold in the book store for many years has been, “Alvernia Football, Undefeated Since 1958.”Making […]

Penn State Football Presents: Chalk Talk March 24-25

                          Dear Coach: It is our privilege to invite you and your staff to our Penn State Football Spring Chalk Talk. We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to meet our staff, learn our coaching philosophies and experience two great days […]

2017 Pennsylvania Big33 Team announced

The PSFCA released the Pennsylvania Big33 Team. Headlining the team is Pittsburgh Central Catholic, who for the second year in a row placed five players on the team. The PSFCA took over the game operations after the Big33 closed it’s doors recently. The game will be played on Saturday, June 17th 7 p.m. Speed Ebersole […]

Big33 Foundation is shutting down, Game Will Continue

Citing declining donations to the charity which have created an insurmountable debt, the governing Board of Directors of the Big33 foundation unanimously voted to formally dissolve the organization. Just several weeks ago, the foundations executive director Dave Trimbur passed away suddenly. “We no longer have the capacity and resources to continue operating the Big 33 […]

PSFCA To control Big33 game

Story via Eric F. Epler @pennlive.com The 60th edition of the Big 33 Football Classic will be under new management, and that might not be the only change on the way for the game. Garry Cathell, executive manager of the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association, said Tuesday that the statewide organization will assume control of the […]

2016 Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 6A All-State Team

CLASS 6A OFFENSE Quarterback Isaiah Hankins, Williamsport — 5-10, 180 senior Reece Udinski, North Penn — 6-3, 185 senior Stephen Sturm, Perkiomen Valley — 6-1, 193 senior Troy Fisher, Pittsburgh Central Catholic — 6-4, 210 junior Matt Cavallaro, Delaware Valley — 5-11, 175 senior Phil Jurkovec, Pine-Richland — 6-5, 205 junior Running Back Treyson Potts, […]

2016 Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 4A All-State Team

CLASS 4A OFFENSE Quarterback Joe Mischler, Cathedral Prep — 6-0, 180 junior Elijah Shemory, Jersey Shore — 6-1, 185 junior Logan Lieby, Selinsgrove — 6-1, 196 junior Nasir Boykin, Imhotep Charter — 6-1, 184 senior Running Back Quinton Hill, Thomas Jefferson — 6-0, 200 senior Rahsul Faison, Pottsgrove — 6-0, 185 junior Darnell Ferrell, Allentown […]

2016 Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 2A All-State Team

CLASS 2A OFFENSE Quarterback Collin Smith, Ligonier Valley — 6-1, 201 senior Noah Heimbaugh, Newport — 6-0, 195 senior Landon Henry, Hughesville — 5-10, 180 senior Dan Yokemick, York Catholic — 6-1, 180 senior Running Back DeWayne Murray, Steel Valley — 5-9, 185 senior Gideon Green, South Williamsport — 6-3, 225 junior Gaige Garcia, Southern […]

2016 Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 5A All-State Team

CLASS 5A OFFENSE Quarterback Kameron Patterson, Grove City — 6-3, 190 senior Kody Kegarise, Manheim Central — 6-0, 185 senior Grant Breneman, Cedar Cliff — 6-1, 190 senior Yahmir Wilkerson, Harrisburg — 6-1, 200 junior Nick Ross, West Allegheny — 6-1, 190 senior Running Back Zane Dudek, Armstrong — 5-10, 190 senior Journey Brown, Meadville […]

2016 Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 3A All-State Team

CLASS 3A OFFENSE Quarterback Brycen Mussina, Montoursville — 6-4, 185 senior Alex Smith, Keystone Oaks — 6-4, 195 senior Darius Wise, Beaver Area — 5-11, 170 senior Running Back Alex Hoenstine, Central Martinsburg — 6-2, 181 senior Chuck Carr, Hickory — 5-10, 195 senior Jaelen Thompson, Middletown — 5-10, 190 senior Tyler Balega, Derry — […]

2016 Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 1A All-State Team

CLASS 1A OFFENSE Quarterback Josh Trybus, Bishop Guilfoyle — 5-10, 172 senior Noah Hamlin, Clairton — 5-11, 160 senior Brenden Makray, Clarion-Limestone — 6-4, 162 junior Running Back Braxton Chapman, Farrell — 6-1, 210 senior Lamont Wade, Clairton — 5-9, 190 senior Dylan Rabuck, Williams Valley — 6-0, 189 junior Braedon St. Clair, Portage — […]

District One 2016 6A Season Wrap-up

by Dave Ferris Last week’s game – Eastern PA Championship/State Semifinal (PIAA district in parenthesis) St. Joe’s Prep (12) 35, North Penn (1) 25 The eastern giant of public schools went toe-to-toe with the giant of eastern Catholic schools. Once again, the Catholic school won. Prep will go to the state championship game for the […]

The Hershey Experience (Year 3) – Thoughts, Observations, and Comments

  Written by: Phil Myers The Hershey Experience (Year 3) – Thoughts, Observations, and Comments I’ve been going to the state championship games in Altoona and now Hershey for many years. This year was probably the most anticipated in the 29 year history. Not only for the excitement of seeing 6 games for the first […]

Beaver Falls Wins First State Title

Proud Partners of      Beaver Falls Wins First State Title by Phil Myers Joe Namath is a very happy man today. His alma mater, the Beaver Falls Tigers, won their first PIAA state football championship in their first appearance by defeating the Middletown Blue Raiders 30-13 at Hersheypark Stadium on Saturday. Beaver Falls claimed […]

St. Joseph’s Prep wins first ever 6A Title with 42-7 win over Central Catholic

Proud Partners of      The first ever PIAA 6A State Championship between St. Josephs Academy and Pittsburgh Central Catholic was a match-up that seemed to have been predetermined since July, when both teams found themselves nationally ranked by several publications like Jeff Fishers “High School Football America”, who had the Hawks 34th and the Vikings […]

Cathedral Prep scores 18 unanswered 2nd half points to win PIAA 2016 4A Title

Proud Partners of      When the Imhotep Panthers took the second half kickoff and rammed it into the endzone on a 31 yard pass from Nasir Boykin to Aamir Brown, Rambler Head Coach Mike Mischler called his team to the sidelines. “I told them we can’t give up, we have to keep fighting.” Fight […]

Archbishop Wood wins PIAA Class 5A title with 37-10 win over Harrisburg

Proud Partners of      The old saying “first impressions mean a lot” isn’t always true to the word. When Harrisburg quarterback Yahmir Wilkerson hit Shaquon Anderson-Butts for a 71 yard td pass on the 2nd play of the game, it looked as though the Harrisburg Cougars we going to control the airways and the game. But […]

District 11 Top Returning Players 2016 Final Stats

DISTRICT NOTES:  District leaders are listed at the bottom.  I will check in with any of the teams that didn’t send final stats after the holidays in January. By Duke Helm RUNNINGBACKS:  Randy Terry III of Bethlehem Catholic finished the season with 1,717 rushing yards and a total of 20 td’s scored.  His yardage puts […]

PIAA Class 1A preview: Bishop Guilfoyle (6) 15-0

Class 1A State Championship: Friday, Dec 9, 1 pm at Hershey Park Stadium 2016 Schedule Clairton Preview 2016 Scoring Stats 2016 Season: O 43.6 D 6.9 2016 Playoffs: O 53.2 (GP-4) D 4.5 (GP-4) Bishop Guilfoyle is riding a 45 game win streak and they are the 2 time defending champions. Offensively the Marauders are […]

Oregon bound CJ Verdell paces Mater Dei to second CIF Section State Title Division I

By David A. Willauer,Contributing Writer Southwestern Community College-Devore Stadium-Chula Vista, CA-12-3-16: The Crusaders of Mater Dei came back after a 10-7 deficit came back on the amazing speed of University of Oregon bound CJ Verdella as he carried the ball 30 carries for 251 yards, after scoring the first touchdown to put the Crusaders up […]

Harrisburg finds their golden ticket in win over West Allegheny

Micah Parsons carried the ball ten times for 140 yards and two TDs and chipped in a touchdown reception to lead the Cougars over West Allegheny which earned them a trip to Chocolate town with a 41-10 blowout. “It’s amazing,” said the versatile Penn State commit. “I am just so happy to be a part of […]

Erie Prep Punches Ticket to Hershey with Hard Fought Win Over Berks Catholic

Written by: Phil Myers  Mistakes are part of football and whoever makes the fewest or can overcome them usually wins. That was the case Friday night in Somerset as both teams committed numerous mistakes, but Erie Cathedral Prep was able to overcome them to outlast Berks Catholic 28-14 in a very hard hitting game. Rambler […]

Archbishop Wood over Academy Park

by Sykotyk Friday night in suburban Philadelphia, Archbishop Wood and Academy Park suited up for PIAA Class 5A Semifinal. A strong, consistent wind and chilly air weren’t the only things the Knights of Academy Park had to deal with. Archbishop Wood’s suffocating defense and spread-the-field offensive philosophy were another problem altogether. Archbishop Wood’s offense drove […]

Bishop Guilfoyle Going For Third Straight State Title

To say that the Bishop Guilfoyle Marauders have been on a roll is a huge understatement. The two time defending PIAA  Class A State Champions are in the midst of a 45-game winning streak. The Marauders have out scored their three playoff opponents this year by a combined score of 165-12. To top things off, […]

District 11 Top Returning Players 2016 Week 14

DISTRICT NOTES:  District leaders are listed at the bottom. by Duke Helm RUNNINGBACKS:  District leader Dylan Rabuck of Williams Valley finished his junior year rushing for 2,364 yards and scoring 26 total td’s.  He is currently tied with Mike Gaval of Mahanoy Area for 51st place on the career District rushing list with 3,473 yards.  Some of […]

Pro-time predictions by Phil: Presented by AppleTractor

PROTIME PREDICTIONS BY PHIL MYERS Last week Protime got to thinking about some weird occurrences that has been happening to him. Protime vividly remembers ‘The Twilight Zone’ and Rod Serling’s opening, “There’s a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man…a dimension that is as vast as space and as timeless as infinity…” It […]

District One 6A Playoffs Week 5 Summary

by Dave Ferris Last week’s results – District 1 Championship/State Quarterfinals (1) North Penn 48, (10) Garnet Valley 38 The expected happened, but it was a never-say-die, nitty gritty performance by Garnet Valley that kept North Penn from celebrating too early. The Jaguars played tough and scored more points than any other NP opponent this […]

Central Catholic Dismantles Williamsport

Pittsburgh Central Catholic looked like a well oiled machine offensively as they hammered Williamsport 62-21 Saturday afternoon at Altoona’s Mansion Park Stadium. The state’s #2 ranked 6A team scored seven touchdowns in the first half and led 49-14 at the break invoking the ‘Mercy Rule’ of a constant running clock for the second half. J.J. […]

Bethlehem Catholic outpaces Johnstown, advances to 4A Semifinal

by Doug Keklak Bethlehem Catholic’s helmet is similar in design to one worn by Oregon during the Chip Kelly era and the Hawks’ offense ran at a pace that would look similar to fans in the northwest. They ran a no-huddle, up-tempo attack en route to a 42-12 victory over Johnstown in a PIAA quarterfinal […]

Berks Catholic claims District Three 4A Title

HERSHEY – The District Three AAAA final was a tale of two programs. Berks Catholic came into the season with lofty expectations. The (11-1) Saints are a perennial powerhouse in AA.  District titles in 2013 and 2015 sandwiched a title game loss in 2014.  The only question mark was how the Saints would fare against […]

Ligonier pulls away from Dunmore to advance to Semifinals in 39-19 win

Adversity is something almost every good team faces at least once in a season. Up to this point, the Rams of Ligonier Valley hadn’t seen themselves on the losing end in any game. The Bucks had just scored on a six-yard TD pass from quarterback Gavin Darcy to Jordan Petrowski to go up 13-10 giving […]

Weekend Football Forecast Presented by Pennsylvania Weather Action

Each week we will be provided area forecasts for game time conditions by Pennsylvaniaweatheraction.com, founded in 2013 by Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Josh Adams & Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Chris Corrigan.  Josh is a Junior at Greencastle Atrium High School, and Chris is a 2016 graduate. Friday Region 1: Temperatures in the mid 40s to near 50 with mainly cloudy skies. […]

District 11 Top Returning Players 2016 Week 13

by Duke Helm DISTRICT NOTES:  District leaders are listed at the bottom.   RUNNINGBACKS:  We have 6 teams still alive in the State playoffs (1 in every classification).   Out of those 6 teams, only Whitehall didn’t have a 100 yard rusher last week.  District leader Dylan Rabuck of Williams Valley rushed for 166 yards and scored […]

District One 6A Playoffs Week 4 Summary

District 1 Championship/State Quarterfinals by Dave Ferris This week’s game Friday 7:00 at North Penn (seeding in parenthesis) (10) Garnet Valley 11-2 at (1) North Penn 13-0 North Penn is playing in its tenth D1 title game in 16 years. Garnet Valley is playing in its first since moving up to the largest classification in […]

Protime Predictions by Phil: Presented by AppleTractor

Written by Phil Myers of WesternPAFootball.net PROTIME PREDICTIONS BY PHIL With Thanksgiving coming up, Protime couldn’t help conjuring up memories of those turkey days of yesteryear. Brother Protime and Protime would be up early for some cartoon action on the old Zenith TV and then take in the Macy’s Day Parade. After an early lunch, […]

Trojans advance to face Bethlehem Catholic

Experience over the years has told me that the weather way up on the mountain where Williamsport High School and STA Stadium are located can be tricky at times, leading to interesting gametime experiences. Little did I know, (well, I may have had a slight idea thanks to our official weather sponsor, Pennsylvania Weather Action) […]

Harrisburg Has No Trouble With Governor Mifflin 46-21

The last and only time that Harrisburg and Governor Mifflin faced off was back in the the District 3 4A final won by the Cougars in 2007.  Friday night in Shillington, the Cougars and Mustangs met once again.  This time the winner would move on to Hershey for a chance at the District 3 5A […]

SaturdayEdition “Football Frenzy Forecast” by Pa Weather Action

Each week we will be provided area forecasts for game time conditions by Pennsylvaniaweatheraction.com, founded in 2013 by Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Josh Adams & Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Chris Corrigan.  Josh is a Senior at Greencastle Atrium High School, and Chris is a 2016 graduate. District 2 District 4 Kickoff Conditions: 1 PM game temperatures will range in the upper […]

Middletown Captures District Three 3A Crown

Wyomissing Area (8-3) and Middletown (11-0) faced off in Hershey Thursday night for the District Three 3 A title. The Spartans have made the District final in six of the last seven years. The Blue Raiders were making their first appearance in Hershey since 2008. Middletown scored first and pulled away in quarter two. The […]

District 11 Top Returning Players 2016 Week 12

by Duke Helm RUNNINGBACKS:  District leader Dylan Rabuck of Williams Valley rushed for 234 yards and scored 4 td’s in their win over Marian Catholic.  Rabuck has rushed for a school record 2,070 yards and scored a school record tying 23 total td’s this year.  He also went over 3,000 yards for his career and now has 3,179 […]

District One 6A Playoffs Week 3 Summary

by Dave Ferris This week’s games – Semi-Finals Friday November 18, 7:00 (seeding in parenthesis)   (4) Coatesville 11-1 at (1) North Penn 12-0 North Penn has played in twelve D1 semi-final games. They are 20-0 in home playoff games. NP last won the D1 title in 2011 with Coatesville winning it in 2012. This […]

Harrisburg Advances Past Exeter Twp. 36-10

The Harrisburg Cougars and  Exeter Twp. Eagles faced off for the first time in a District Three quarterfinal playoff game on Friday Night.  Both teams had momentum going into the post season.  Harrisburg was coming off an impressive road win over perennial District Three powerhouse Cumberland Valley.  Exeter Twp was on a six-game win streak […]

District 11 Top Returning Players 2016 Week 11

DISTRICT NOTES:  District leaders are now listed at the bottom. by Duke Helm RUNNINGBACKS:  Darnell Ferrell of Central Catholic finished the season with the 2nd highest rushing total at Central (1,792 yards) and a new school record 42 td’s.  Colin McDermitt has the school record for yardage in a season when he rushed for 3,293 […]

Friday Night Lights “Football Frenzy Forecast” by Pa Weather Action

Each week we will be provided area forecasts for game time conditions by Pennsylvaniaweatheraction.com, founded in 2013 by Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Josh Adams & Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Chris Corrigan.  Josh is a Senior at Greencastle Atrium High School, and Chris is a 2016 graduate. District 2 District 4 Kickoff Conditions: Mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures in the upper 30s to […]

District One 6A Playoffs Week 2 Summary

This week’s games by Dave Ferris Friday November 11, 7:00 (seeding in parenthesis)   (9) Spring-Ford 9-2 at (1) North Penn 11-0 North Penn has won six D1 titles. They demolished last week’s overmatched playoff foe with a balanced offensive attack and a stingy defense. North Penn has not yet been tested this season and […]

Friday Night Lights “Football Frenzy Forecast” by Pa Weather Action

Each week we will be provided area forecasts for game time conditions by Pennsylvaniaweatheraction.com, founded in 2013 by Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Josh Adams & Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Chris Corrigan.  Josh is a Senior at Greencastle Atrium High School, and Chris is a 2016 graduate. A strong cold front is pushing through the state this morning as expected. Temperatures will […]

District 11 Top Returning Players 2016 Week 10

DISTRICT NOTES:  District leaders are now listed at the bottom. by Duke Helm RUNNINGBACKS:  Darnell Ferrell of Central Catholic became the 3rd District 11 back to rush for 300 yards in a game this year.  QB Thoman Melchiorre of ESN rushed for 304 yards in week 3 vs Allen and Mike Mitchell of Pleasant Valley […]

District One 6A Playoff Preview

by Dave Ferris PIAA Reclassification In an effort to spread the championship wealth around, the PIAA has expanded its number of classifications from four to six based on enrollment. District One now has 33 teams in 6A. Sixteen of those teams make the playoffs. The new 6A looks a lot like the old 4A with […]

Central Dauphin vs. State College

by Eric Thomas Central Dauphin (8-1, 4-1) will travel to State College (9-0, 5-0) in a matchup of state-ranked teams. Friday’s matchup will determine the Mid-Penn Commonwealth championship. With a win, State College will complete its first unbeaten regular season since 2008, and would defeat the Rams for the first time since that 2008 season. […]

Exeter Twp. Rolls Reading High 40-0

The Exeter Twp. and Reading school districts adjoin one another.  Yet the two schools only began playing football against one another when Reading High joined the Berks Football League in 2010.  The Red Knights took the first matchup, but the Eagles were riding a five game win streak in the brief series.  Exeter took control […]

Friday Night Lights “Football Frenzy Forecast” by Pa Weather Action

Each week we will be provided area forecasts for game time conditions by Pennsylvaniaweatheraction.com, founded in 2013 by Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Josh Adams & Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Chris Corrigan.  Josh is a Senior at Greencastle Atrium High School, and Chris is a 2016 graduate. A strong cold front is pushing through the state this morning as expected. Temperatures will […]

District 11 Top Returning Players 2016 Week 9

DISTRICT NOTES by Duke Helm:  District leaders are now listed at the bottom.   RUNNINGBACKS:  Darnell Ferrell of Central Catholic scored 5 td’s vs Allen to extend his District lead to 35.  Ferrell had 4 rushing td’s to go along with a 72 yard td reception.  Mike Mitchell of Pleasant Valley now holds the single season school records for most […]

Delaware High School Football Recaps 10-22

by David Willauer Touchdown runs of 52 yards by Isaiah Gaynor’s and teammate Lance Edwards 40 yard run paced the Colonials of William Penn to a 14-7 win over the Raiders of Concord. Pat Udovich’s rushed for 127 yards on 18 carries and scored a 7 yard TD along with Auks teammate. Austin Marvel 1 […]

Wilson WL Struggles Past Manheim Twp. 17-10

The Wilson Bulldogs came into their matchup with Manheim Twp. riding high off a 68-point, week seven offensive outburst. Manheim Twp. was the last team to beat the Bulldogs in Lancaster Lebanon League Section One play in 2007!  Wilson WL stretched their league win streak to 62, but it was not easy.  In a hard […]

Friday Night Lights “Football Frenzy Forecast” by Pa Weather Action

Each week we will be provided area forecasts for game time conditions by Pennsylvaniaweatheraction.com, founded in 2013 by Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Josh Adams & Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Chris Corrigan.  Josh is a Senior at Greencastle Atrium High School, and Chris is a 2016 graduate. A strong cold front is pushing through the state this morning as expected. Temperatures will […]

District 11 Notes: 2016 Week 8

by Duke Helm RUNNINGBACKS:  Logan Sterner of Pen Argyl rushed for 270 yards and 4 td’s in their win over Notre Dame.  In the process, the junior, went over 1,000 yards for the season to duplicate what his father Rick also did at Pen Argyl as a junior.  Logan now has 1,021 yards while Rick rushed for […]

Governor Mifflin Dominates Muhlenberg 35-0

After a season opening defeat to Wilson WL, the Governor Mifflin Mustangs have reeled off five straight impressive wins.  Friday night in Shillington, the Berks 1 leading Mustangs faced cross town rival Muhlenberg.  After a slow first half, Governor Mifflin dominated second half action to easily move past Muhlenberg 35-0. Governor Mifflin’s defense dominated the […]

Friday Night Lights “Football Frenzy Forecast” by Pa Weather Action

Each week we will be provided area forecasts for game time conditions by Pennsylvaniaweatheraction.com, founded in 2013 by Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Josh Adams & Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Chris Corrigan.  Josh is a Senior at Greencastle Atrium High School, and Chris is a 2016 graduate. District 2 District 4 Kickoff Conditions: Partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid 50s. […]

DE High School Football Recaps

10-7-16 by David Willauer Hodgson Silver Eagles defeated Dickinson High School 56-0. Greg Tucker had two rushing touchdown of 1 and 5 yards. Vaughn Wood caught a 52 yard touchdown pass from Mark Perez. Perez also had a 5 yard touchdown run. Cory Joines, Nahzir Billops, Tashan Fitzgerald, and Michael Sanchez each scored rushing touchdowns […]

Berks Catholic Cruises Past Hamburg 56-8

The Berks Catholic Saints came into Saturday’s game following a rare mid season loss.  Hamburg coming off a bye was riding high on a two-game winning streak.  This was the Berks Section Two opener for both teams.  Berks Catholic scored on every first half possession.  The Saints never punted or turned the ball over in […]

Governor Mifflin Whips West York 49-20

The Governor Mifflin Mustangs entered Friday night action on a four game win streak.  Mifflin’s victory over Exteter Twp. last week put the Mustangs in control of Section One of the Berks Football League.  Next up was a road non-league game with West York. Some teams might have difficulty in getting up for this type […]

Friday Night Lights “Football Frenzy Forecast” by Pa Weather Action

Each week we will be provided area forecasts for game time conditions by Pennsylvaniaweatheraction.com, founded in 2013 by Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Josh Adams & Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Chris Corrigan.  Josh is a Senior at Greencastle Atrium High School, and Chris is a 2016 graduate. District 2 District 4 Kickoff Conditions: Clouds on the increase with temperatures in the low […]

District 11 Top Returning Players 2016 Week 6

By Duke Helm DISTRICT NOTES:  District leaders are now listed at the bottom.   RUNNINGBACKS:  Logan Sterner of Pen Argyl scored 6 td’s in their win over Northern Lehigh.  Sterner had 3 rushing td’s, 1 td catch and 2 punt returns of over 80 yards each.  He broke an eight way tie for most td’s in […]

September 30 and October 1 Delaware Football Recaps

By David Willauer Football 9-30-16 Wil Knight’s touchdown runs of 6, 16 and 7 along with a recovered fumble in the end zone paced the Smyrna Eagles to a 60-13 win over the Senators of Dover. Leddie Brown also contributed with 3 touchdown runs of 23, 1 and 4 yards for the Eagles. Dominic Catalano’s […]

Palomar wins 2nd ball game

By David Willauer ANCHO CUCAMONGA (10-01-2016) — The Comets are back in gear. After frustrating losses in three of four close games to open the season, Palomar hit host Chaffey with everything it had on the way to a 34-22 nonconference victory on Saturday night at Grigsby Field. Coach Joe Early’s squad jumped out to […]

Jack Grantham and Nahshon Hagan paces Fallbrook Warriors to win over Hoover

By David A. Willauer, Contributing Writer Warriors Stadium-Fallbrook High School-Fallbrook, CA-9-30-16: For the first time under new head coach Bob Burt after coaching at the high school and college levels, the Warriors of Fallbrook High (1-5) after 5 straight losses registered their first win of the 2016 season on 2 touchdown runs of 46 and […]

Wilson WL Overpowers J.P. McCaskey 55-0 Presented By PJ Whelihans Reading PA

When the Wilson Bulldogs begin Lancaster Lebanon League section one play its all about numbers.  Gaudy numbers. Thirteen straight wins over McCaskey.  Eight consecutive league titles. 58 straight league wins.  Make that 14 straight over the Red Tornadoes and 59 straight league wins.  Friday night, Wilson WL had no problem with J.P. McCaskey by blowing […]

Friday Night Lights “Football Frenzy Forecast” by Pa Weather Action

Each week we will be provided area forecasts for game time conditions by Pennsylvaniaweatheraction.com, founded in 2013 by Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Josh Adams & Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Chris Corrigan.  Josh is a Senior at Greencastle Atrium High School, and Chris is a 2016 graduate.   District 2 District 4 Kickoff Conditions:  Scattered showers possible. Temperatures will be in the […]

Ace Roach’s 3 touchdown passes paces Rancho Buena Vista High School in 42-38 win

By David A. Willauer, Contributing Writer Wilson Field at Rich Embry Field-Escondido High School-Escondido, CA: The Longhorns of Rancho Buena Vista snapped a 2 game losing streak in a hard battled contest as Longhorn qb Ace Roach 11 completions out of 22 attempts for 136 yards threw 2 touchdown passes of 23 and 6 yards […]

Delaware Football Wraps 9-23-16

by David Willauer Corahn Alleyne’s 75 yard touchdown run, Todd Turner’s 3 yard run and Jake Hudson’s touchdown passes of 66 yards to Brennan Hazewski along with a 12 yard pass to Marcus Brooks and a 19 yard touchdown run paced the Seahawks of Delaware Military Academy to a 35-19 win over the Hillers of […]

Governor Mifflin Outlasts Exeter Twp. 28-21 Presented by PJ Whelihans Reading PA

Exeter Twp ended Governor Mifflin dominance of section one of the Berks football League last year.  The Eagles 35-21 victory over the Mustangs stopped a 35 game league win steak and five straight league titles. Both teams entered Friday night’s action as the favorites to capture the 2016 Berks 1 league title.  Governor Mifflin scored […]

Friday Night Lights “Football Frenzy Forecast” by Pa Weather Action

Each week we will be provided area forecasts for game time conditions by Pennsylvaniaweatheraction.com, founded in 2013 by Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Josh Adams & Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Chris Corrigan.  Josh is a Senior at Greencastle Atrium High School, and Chris is a 2016 graduate.             District 2 District 4 Early on scattered showers possible. […]

District 11 Top Returning Players 2016 Week 4

DISTRICT NOTES:  District leaders are now listed at the bottom. By Duke Helm  RUNNINGBACKS:  Darnell Ferrell of Central Catholic rushed for 235 yards and 3td’s,  Ferrell also returned a punt back 70 yards for another score.  That’s the 3rd week in a row he’s scored at least 4 total td’s that included 2 rushing td’s […]

Delaware High School Football Wrapup by Dave

by David Willauer The Hillers of Tower Hill on Harry Quimby’s touchdown runs of 13, 20 and 7 defeated Perkiomen School of PA by a 41-0 score. Brooks Parker’s 16 carries for 98 yards scored the only touchdown for Delmar on a 49 yard touchdown run and was defeated by St. Mary’s School of MD […]

Central Dauphin Whips Wilson WL 24-6 Presented by PJ Whelihan’s Pub Reading

  Central Dauphin and Wilson WL clashes have become so fierce that the Great American Rivalry Series highlighted this year’s game in Harrisburg as a marque matchup. Between regular and post season meetings, CD has a rare overall advantage against the Bulldogs.  This year’s game was just as hard hitting and emotionally charged as the […]

Matt Romero’s 2 touchdown passes of 51 and 19 yards paces Palomar Comets to first win

By David A. Willauer-Chick Embry Field-Escondido High School-Escondido, CA-Saturday, September 10, 2016: In a see saw game that was loaded with qb passing and interceptions for both schools the Palomar Comets jumped out to a 21-0 lead on Malavai Taylor’s 29 yard interception return, Matt Romero’s 51 yard pass to Comet teammate Lamont Chaney (5 […]

Dematha Catholic (MD) Battles Past Bishop McDevitt 35-7

With the top high school stars of Maryland and Pennsylvania face off in the Big 33 classic, it was only a matter of time before premier regular season matchups would follow between the states. Nationally ranked Dematha Catholic from Hyattsville, MD made the trek north Friday night to the home field  of one of the […]

Friday Night Lights “Football Frenzy Forecast” by Pa Weather Action

Each week we will be provided area forecasts for game time conditions by Pennsylvaniaweatheraction.com, founded in 2013 by Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Josh Adams & Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Chris Corrigan.  Josh is a Senior at Greencastle Atrium High School, and Chris is a 2016 graduate. District 2 District 4 Scattered showers and thunderstorms, with temperatures in the mid 70s. District […]

District 11 Top Returning Players 2016 Week 2

by Duke Helm DISTRICT NOTES:   RUNNINGBACKS:  Darnell Ferrell of Central Catholic rushed for 191 yards and scored 5 td’s in their comeback win over Pleasant Valley.  Ferrell had 3 rushing td’s to go along with a 46 yard reception td and a 78 yard kick-off return td.  Kei’dre Taylor of Minersville also rushed for 191 […]

Wilson WL Trounces Governor Mifflin 38-7

Cross town rivals Governor Mifflin and Wilson West Lawn have played for Berks county football supremacy for 59 years.  The holder of the Gurski Linn Trophy now symbolizes the  winner of the kick off classic of Berks County high school football   Wilson scored on every first half possession and never looked back.  The Bulldogs made […]

Friday Night Lights “Football Frenzy Forecast” by Pa Weather Action

Each week we will be provided area forecasts for game time conditions by Pennsylvaniaweatheraction.com, founded in 2013 by Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Josh Adams & Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Chris Corrigan.  Josh is a Senior at Greencastle Atrium High School, and Chris is a 2016 graduate. District 2 District 4 Temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s, with partly cloudy […]

D’Andre Swift Makes Georgia His Choice To Play College Football

St. Joseph Prep running back D’Andre Swift announced via the video below that he will be attending Georgia to play for the Bulldogs. Swift is ranked as one of  the top running back recruits and is the #1 ranked all-purpose back in the 2017 class. Following their State Title win in 2014, Prep Head Coach Gabe […]

Spring-Ford wins Big

by Leah Panzarella & Tiffany Toczydlowski The Spring-Ford Rams started their 2016 season with a win in a non-conference away game against the Unionville Indians. This was the first time the teams played against each other. Unfortunately, during kickoff, Spring-Ford tight end Zack Gulgule broke his wrist. It is undetermined when he will be returning. Hopefully […]

Pottsville Dominates Wyomissing Area 32-7

The Crimson Tide and Spartans were two programs on the opposite end of the football spectrum last year.  Wyomissing’s veteran team made the district final.  Pottsville’s rebuilding program struggled to gain consistency in a 2-8 campaign.  Turn the page to 2016.  It is now Pottsville with the veteran team and Wyomissing in rebuilding mode. In […]

Friday Night Lights “Football Frenzy Forecast” by Pa Weather Action

Each week we will be provided area forecasts for game time conditions by Pennsylvaniaweatheraction.com, founded in 2013 by Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Josh Adams & Weather Enthusiast/Co-Owner Chris Corrigan.  Josh is a Senior at Greencastle Atrium High School, and Chris is a 2016 graduate. District 2 District 4 NePA – Mostly sunny skies are likely with temperatures in the […]

Senior Stars Bid Farewell to Berks Football

Senior Standouts of the Berks County High School football programs have faced off for the last 18 years. For some, the college gridiron beckons in the fall. For many, this is the last time they don the shoulder pads and strap on the helmet. Rivals playing together and storied programs lined up across from schools […]

Players Find Different Reason’s To Enjoy This Sunday’s PSFCA East/West Game

At 3pm this Sunday, May 1st, at Cupples Stadium in Pittsburgh, 69 high school seniors will get the chance to do one last time something that many of them have been doing since they were in elementary school. They’ll get to strap on their helmets again as a high school football player. The Pennsylvania Football […]

2016 PSFCA East/West All Star Game: Final Rosters

2016 PSFCA EAST/WEST ALL STAR GAME The Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association is proud to announce the final team rosters for the 15th Annual PSFCA East/West All Star game. The game will be played Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 3:00PM at Cupples Stadium on the South Side of Pittsburgh. Tickets for the game are $8.00 […]

George Curry, A Pennsylvania Coaching Legend

Early this morning, George Curry lost his battle with ALS. This is my story of the man everyone called Coach Curry. When George Curry came to the small town of Berwick in 1971, nobody could have envisioned what would transpire. Over the next 44 seasons (not including a break from the Bulldogs that sent him to […]

2016 PSFCA East/West All Star Game

********NOTE TIME CHANGED TO 3PM******** 2016 PSFCA EAST/WEST ALL STAR GAME The Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association is proud to announce the initial team roster including coaching staffs for the 15th Annual PSFCA East/West All Star game. The game will be played Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 2:00PM at Cupples Stadium on the South side […]

Matt Stankiewitch joins Susquehanna Valley Sports

Matt Stankiewitch joins Susquehanna Valley Sports camps and clinics & Be The Best Recruiting Services staff as O-line evaluator  Program — School of Block Matt’s Bio Matt Stankiewitch graduated from Blue Mountain High School in Pennsylvania in 2008. Stankiewitch was a 2 time all-state football player after his junior and senior session. He started at […]

2016 BIG33 Team

Offense QB-Devante Cross, Parkland (Virginia) QB-Anthony Russo, Archbishop Wood (Temple) RB-Miles Sanders, Woodland Hills (Penn State) FB-Jo-El Shaw, Woodland Hills (Syracuse) WR-Jameer Bryson, West Catholic (South Alabama) WR-Bryce Hall, Bishop McDevitt (Virginia) WR-Aaron Mathews, Clairton (Pittsburgh) WR-Jordan Young, Coatesville (Old Dominion) TE-Cary Angeline, Downingtown East (USC) TE-L.J. Wesneski, Wyoming Valley West (Albany) OL-Mike Clark, Downingtown […]

2015 Mr. PA Football Finalists

High school football players from across the state are vying for the title of Mr. PA Football 2015, and are counting on their fans’ support in order to win it! The contest, which pits well known names on the football field against each other, has fans voting for their favorite athlete in order to determine […]

The Hershey Experience (Year 2) – Thoughts, Observations, and Comments

by Phil Myers If you’ve never experienced a state championship football game and you’re a high school football fanatic, shame on you. The thrill of being there is an undescribable feeling. The anticipation of the opening kick coupled with the enthusiasm of just being there is invigorating. Make it a point next year to witness […]

2015 Pennsylvania Football Writers’ Class 2A All-State Team

OFFENSE Quarterback Tre Jordan, Notre Dame-Green Pond — 6-1, 190 senior Noah Benton,  Central Martinsburg — 6-4, 169 senior Nick Becker, Southern Columbia — 6-3, 190 senior Andrew Tomko, Sharon — 6-4, 210 senior   Running Back Hunter Hayes, South Fayette — 6-1, 195 senior Kaezon Pugh, Aliquippa — 6-3, 217 senior Garrett Murray, Dunmore — […]

2015 Pennsylvania Football Writers’ Class 4A All-State Team

OFFENSE Quarterback Devante Cross, Parkland — 6-2, 190 senior Phil Jurkovec, Pine-Richland — 6-4, 190 sophomore Erik Benjamin, Manheim Twp. — 6-0, 210 senior Brandon McIlwain, Council Rock North — 6-1, 195 senior   Running Back Kyle Boney, Emmaus — 6-2, 222 senior Miles Sanders, Woodland Hills — 5-11, 205 senior Ronnie Jones, Pittsburgh Central […]

Imhotep Charter Wins First PIAA Class 3A State Title Over Cathedral Prep

  HERSHEY – “We won this game despite ourselves, but I couldn’t be more proud of my team” said Imhotep’s Head Coach Albie Crosby. Despite having one interception, two turnovers on five fumbles and ten penalties for 71 yards, the Panthers rattled off 40 unanswered points while amassing 514 net yards en route to a […]

Bishop Guilfoyle Repeats with Dominating PIAA Class A Championship Win

  HERSHEY – Every week someone different takes the lead in helping Bishop Guilfoyle win their game. This week, the final week of the year, quarterback Josh Trybus was the star. The 5-10, 165 pound Jr. played about ten inches and 100 pounds heavier than his listed weight on the program, grinding out short runs, […]

District 11 Top Returning Players, Week 15

DISTRICT NOTES – WEEK 15: by Duke Helm  RUNNING BACKS:  Evan Culver of Saucon Valley finishes the season with 2,934 rushing yards and 48 total td’s.  His yardage is the 5th best all-time in the District for a single season.  His td’s tie him with Jason Killian of Schuylkill Haven for 3rd best in the District.  […]

District One 2015 AAAA Season Wrap-up

Last week’s game – Eastern PA Championship/State Semifinal by Dave Ferris (PIAA district in parenthesis) Parkland (11) 30, Upper Dublin (1) 14 Legions of fans streamed into Souderton Area High School Stadium creating a massive traffic jam. The Upper Dublin cheerleaders were seen leaving their bus and walking to the field. The standing room only […]

PIAA Class 1A Title Game Preview: Bishop Guilfoyle (6) 15-0

  Head Coach: Justin Wheeler What would it mean for Bishop Guilfoyle to win the game: The Marauders went 16-0 winning their first ever PIAA State Championship last year over Clairton. Head Coach Justin Wheeler’s team would love nothing more than to bring another title to a team that, just four years ago, struggled to win […]

Central Catholic Will Return To Hershey After Dominating Cumberland Valley

I’ve heard the Central Catholic Vikings described many ways this year. “Like a cinder block on your chest…” “They just squeeze the life out of teams.” or “They just overwhelm you to death.” Until you see them in person, it’s hard to imagine what you’ll see. Me? I’d call them the biggest, fattest rattlesnake I […]

Second Half Surge Propels Erie Prep to State AAA Title Game

by Phil Myers Down by two scores at halftime and needing to find a way to stop Bishop McDevitt’s potent offense, the Erie Cathedral Prep Ramblers scored 17 unanswered points in the second half to defeat the Crusaders 38-34 in a fantastic game Friday night at DuBois’ E.J. Mansell Stadium.  The Rambler defense was shredded […]

Protime Predictions by Phil

written by Phil Myers, WesternPAFootball.net staff Protime has been humbled with the response he has received this year.  Little kids (and some adults too) have come up to him and asked if they could see the famous crystal ball or the flipping coin used to make prognostications.  Those questions caused Protime’s wheels to spin.  What […]

District 11 Top Returning Players, Week 14

DISTRICT NOTES – WEEK 14:  by Duke Helm RUNNING BACKS:  Evan Culver of Saucing Valley rushed for 202 yards and scored 4 total td’s in their win over Selinsgrove.  Culver rushed for 3 td’s and also scored on a 28 yard interception in the first quarter.  That broke a string of 58 consecutive td’s via the […]

District One AAAA Playoffs Week 5 Summary

Eastern PA by Dave Ferris District One AAAA Playoffs Week 5 Summary   Last week’s results – District 1 Championship/State Quarterfinals (3) Upper Dublin 46, (9) North Penn 21 Upper Dublin has slain another giant. They have now taken down the three largest schools in District One all in the last three weeks. North Penn […]

Bishop McDevitt captures Sixth Straight District Three AAA Title

The only blemish on Bishop McDevitt’s record this season was a 35-26 loss at the hands of Susquehanna Twp. These two Mid Penn conference foes only miles from one another faced off again in Hershey Friday Night. This time the game would determine the District Three AAA Title and determine who would advance into the […]

Bishop Guilfoyle Continues Playoff Domination With Second Win Over Camp Hill

To say Evan Chadbourn is comfortable on the football field would be a fair statement. To say he’s comfortable carrying the ball into the endzone would be a very accurate statement. Coming into last night’s game vs. Camp Hill, the  Marauder running back had run, received or thrown for seven touchdowns in the last two […]

Protime Predictions, Semi Style

Written by Phil Myers, WesternPAFootball.net Staff  Protime just found out he has to report for jury duty and he has a couple of thoughts on the matter.  One is that he and the judge are old softball buddies.  In fact, Protime bumped into the judge not too long ago at an Alice Cooper concert.  As […]

District One AAAA Playoffs Week 4 Summary

District 1 Championship/State Quarterfinals by Dave Ferris This week’s game Saturday 12:00 at Souderton (seeding in parenthesis) (9) North Penn 11-2 vs. (3) Upper Dublin 13-0 North Penn is playing in its ninth D1 title game in 15 years. Upper Dublin is playing in its first. NP is the biggest school in D1. Upper Dublin […]

Berks Catholic Trounces Wyomissing Area for District 3 AA Title

For the last five seasons either Berks Catholic or Wyomissing Area have been in Hershey for the District Three AA crown.  Wyomissing took the title last year, Berks Catholic the year before.  These arch rivals a little over one mile apart faced off in a rematch of their “backyard brawl” that Wyomissing won just three […]

Selinsgrove’s Juvon Batts touchdown runs Seal the victory

by Matt Beltz SHAMOKIN – Football teams always want to peak and be playing their best football toward the end of the season heading into the postseason. That is exactly what Greater Johnstown did this year. Despite finishing the regular season 5-5 and getting the No. 4 seed in the District 5/6/8/9 sub-regional, the Trojans […]

District 11 Top Returning Players, Week 12

DISTRICT NOTES – WEEK 12: by Duke Helms    RUNNING BACKS:  Evan Culver of Saucing Valley rushed for 203 yards and scored 5 td’s in their win over Lehighton.  Culver is now Saucon’s single season and career record holder for rushing yards and td’s.  His single season totals of 2,328 yards rushing and 39 td’s are both 2nd […]

District One AAAA Playoffs Week 3 Summary

by Dave Ferris District 1 This week’s games – Semi-Finals Friday November 27, 7:00 (seeding in parenthesis) (13) Neshaminy 9-3 at (9) North Penn 9-3 This game is another District One classic as these two have met many times over the years in the regular season and the playoffs. Once again, one of these two […]

Statewide Breakdown of 6 Classes by District

Below are the projected Football Classifications for Districts 1,2,3,4,11,12.Teams will have until mid December to decide if they want to voluntarily move up in class. This breakdown was provided by the ever mindful, football guru Tom Elling! Thanks Tom!  The see the Western brackets click HERE 1 – 140 1A 141 – 200 2A 201 – […]

Cumberland Valley Handles Exeter Twp 35-17

Cumberland Valley is one of the outstanding football programs in District Three history.   Their (12) championships and (24) appearances are more than any other team in District 3 history. Exeter Twp is a program on the rise.  The Eagles have made the playoffs for five straight seasons.  Following a perfect regular season, there were high […]

District One AAAA Playoffs Week 2 Summary

by Dave Ferris District 1 This week’s games Friday November 20, 7:00 unless noted (seeding in parenthesis)   (9) North Penn 8-3 at (1) Downingtown East 11-0 This could be the District 1 title game. East is the number one district seed, and they beat North Penn in the third week of the season 28-24. […]

Manheim Township Moves Past Governor Mifflin 34-19

A week three win over Governor Mifflin had Manheim Twp. brimming with confidence entering Friday night’s first round District Three playoff matchup with their former league rivals.  But the fourth seeded Blue Streaks found themselves trailing for much of the first half to the upset minded Governor Mifflin Mustangs. Led by a solid performance by […]

District One AAAA Football Playoffs Preview 2015

by Dave Ferris District 1 Friday, November 13 at 7:00 unless otherwise noted (16) Plymouth Whitemarsh 8-2 at (1) Downingtown East 10-0 DE has beaten three of this year’s playoff teams (North Penn, Unionville, and Downingtown West) plus Coatesville. Last year DE went to the district semi-finals losing to Coatesville. PW has played two good […]

Rob Beardsley keys Oceanside High to win over rival El Camino

By David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer John Carroll Stadium-Oceanside High School-Oceanside, CA: Rob Beardsley dazzled the crowd with his passing ability as he recorded 8 completions out of 14 attempts for 198 yards and threw 2 touchdown passes of 27 yards to Roman Ivanovich and 74 yards to Taj Apodaca to pace the Pirates of Oceanside […]

Oceanside defeats El Camino in 108th Game of the rivalry of Oceanside School District

By David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer John Carroll Stadium-Oceanside High School-Oceanside, CA: Rob Beardsley dazzled the crowd with his passing ability as he recorded 8 completions out of 14 attempts for 198 yards and threw 2 touchdown passes of 27 yards to Roman Ivanovich and 74 yards to Taj Apodaca to pace the Pirates of Oceanside […]

Wyomissing Area handles Berks Catholic 34-28

Section Two of the Berks Football League and the District Three AA bracket have been dominated by Wyomissing and Berks Catholic over the past three seasons.  A PIAA championship by Wyomissing in 2012 and District Three titles by both teams the last three years have fueled a rivalry currently unmatched in Berks County. A huge […]

Weekly Delaware High School Football Recaps 10-30-15

By David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer Alex Pollard 62 yards rushing scored 2 touchdown runs of 7 and 4 yards Mehki Pressey 61 yards rushing scored 2 touchdown runs of 4 and 2 yards paced the Yellowjackets of Newark by a 51-24 score. Todd Turner’s 1 yard run Trevor Hill’s 1 touchdown run of 10 yards […]

5 players Spark Fallbrook in homecoming win over Orange Glen

By David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer-10-30-15-Warriors Stadium-Fallbrook High School-Fallbrook, CA-In tonight’s homecoming contest tonights Halloween Title was called “Nightmare on Warrior Way” but the Warriors of Fallbrook at 5-4 overall and 3-1 in the Valley League found out a way to win and they did as they defeated the Patriots of Orange Glen by a 69-7 […]

Exeter Topples Governor Mifflin 35-21

Exeter’s standout lineman, now tight end, Michal Menet, was in diapers the last time the Eagles claimed a league championship.  Riding a 35 game league win streak, Governor Mifflin came into Friday’s matchup as the team Berks Football League programs have measured their success against for the last five seasons.   The last three years […]

Haverford School remains unbeaten

Haverford School Fords (7-0, 2-0 Inter-Ac) 31 – Malvern Prep Friars (5-2, 1-1 Inter-Ac) 14 by Ben Yankelitis Saturday October 24, 2:00 PM at Malvern Prep   Scoring   1st 2nd 3rd 4th FINAL Visitors Haverford 14 3 7 7 31 Home Malvern 0 7 0 7 14   1st Quarter Tommy Toal to Keyveat […]

Governor Mifflin Extends League Win Streak to 35

Since the 1950’s, Muhlenberg and Governor Mifflin have faced off 56 times.  The Mustangs extended their win streak over the Mules to 12 and their Berks one League win streak to 35 by dominating Muhlenberg  49-20 in Shillington Friday Night.  The Mustang win coupled with Exeter’s win over Reading High sets up a defacto Berks […]

Malvern Prep over Episcopal Academy

Malvern Prep Friars (5-1, 1-0 in Inter-Ac) 33 – Episcopal Academy Churchmen (5-1, 0-1 in Inter-Ac) 14  October 16, 2015 – 7PM – Episcopal Academy by Ben Yankelitis   Scoring   1st 2nd 3rd 4th FINAL Visitors Malvern 0 20 7 6 33 Home EA 0 7 0 7 14     1st Quarter No scores   2nd […]

Exeter Pulls Away From Muhlenberg 42-21

Undefeated Exeter entered Friday night’s action barely challenged in 2015.  The Eagles averaged a 26 point victory margin in the first six games.  The Muhlenberg Mules started 2015 with tough losses against powerhouses Berks Catholic, Milton Hershey and Wyomissing.  Currently riding a three game win streak, Muhlenberg faced off against the Berks 1 favorite Eagles in […]

District 11 Top Returning Players, Week 6

by Duke Helms DISTRICT NOTES – WEEK 6:   RUNNING BACKS:  Harry Hall of Northwestern broke Brett Snyder’s career rushing record last week.  Hall now has 4,332 yards and 49 career td’s.  Snyder racked up 4,281 yards and a school record 51 td’s from 1992-95.  Hall’s 49 td’s places him in a tie for second […]

Wilson WL Hammers Out 53rd Straight League Win

Two legendary District Three programs came into Friday night’s action tied with 52 consecutive Lancaster-Lebanon League wins.  Manheim Central’s dominant run ended in 2006.  Shortly thereafter the Wilson Bulldogs began their march into history.  Starting in 2007, Section 1 of the Lancaster Lebanon league became the stomping ground of the Bulldogs.  These eight seasons of […]

Central Dauphin Stymies State College Comeback Bid with 35-17 Win

Central Dauphin used a strong first half of running the ball up the middle of the State College defense to build what would eventually be a lead that was too tough for the Little Lions to overcome. Fueled by powerful running from Running back Raleigh Sirb, and a couple long td runs the Rams improved to […]

Malvern Prep over Roman Catholic

by Benjamin Yankelitis Malvern Prep Friars 28 , Roman Catholic Cahillites 7 Thursday October 8th 7:00 PM at Malvern Prep   Scoring 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final Visitors Roman Catholic 0 7 0 0 7 Home Malvern 0 14 0 14 28 1st Quarter No scores 2nd Quarter O’Shaan Allison 10 yard TD run (Garrett […]

Statewide Draft of 6 Classes-all 12 Districts

As we all now know the PIAA changed high schools football in Pennsylvania drastically.  The board voted 26-4 in favor of expanding classifications from 4 to 6 classes.  The 6 classification format will take place starting with the 2016-2017 season. The following is a rough draft as to how teams would fall in to each classification this […]

District 11 Top Returning Players, WEEK 5

By Duke Helms DISTRICT NOTES – WEEK 5:   RUNNING BACKS:  Austyn Borre of Pleasant Valley rushed for a school record 255 yards against PM West.  Borre broke his own record that he set as a freshman when he rushed for 246 yards against Dieruff.  Borre now has 56 career td’s and is tied for 34th […]

PIAA Expands Football to 6 classes:

Just moments ago the PIAA changed high schools sports in Pennsylvania drastically.  The board voted 26-4 in favor of expanding classifications from 4 to 6 classes.  The 6 classification format will take place starting with the 2016-2017 season. The WPIAL was the only district that voted against the change citing travel concerns, loss of rivalries […]

Grossmont’s late touchdown pass of 74 yards defeats Poway 20-13

By David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer-Poway High School, Poway, CA-10-2-15-In a hard foot battle that was held at Poway High School the Foothillers of Grossmont High School improve their record to 5-0 on the season as they defeated the Poway Titans at 3-3 by a 20-13 score before a homecoming crowd looked on. The Foothillers came […]

Lehighton prevails 7-6 over Governor Mifflin

The Lehighton Indians came into Friday night’s matchup with Governor Mifflin as an undefeated team, but with a feeling that the Indians were the team with everything to prove. They were matched up against the only 4A team on thier schedule and against the team that won convincingly 35-13 last year on thier home field. […]

Delaware High School Football Recaps

by David Willauer 10-1-15 Football St. Georges ran for 439 yards on the ground to win 34-14 over the Riders of Caesar Rodney. Logan Gilbert and Warren Henderson both had two touchdowns. St. Georges improves to 3-1 on the year. Andrew James Gaymon III rushed for 132 yds and two touchdowns runs of 27 and […]

Valley West collars the Dawg Defense

Coming into the game between two of the top teams in the Wyoming Valley Conference on Friday at Crispin Memorial field, it was the Berwick Bulldog defense that everyone was talking about. By the end of the night, the Spartans may have just sent the Berwick coaching staff back to the drawing board with a resounding […]

Lewisburg over Milton

by Matt Beltz MILTON – Last week, Milton ran for 371 yards as it rallied back from a deficit to top North Penn while Lewisburg struggled on offense in a 21-7 loss to Mount Carmel that left Green Dragon coach Michael Ferriero questioning his team’s overall toughness. What a difference a week can make? Milton […]

Governor Mifflin Pounds Reading High 38-13

The tables have turned in recent years in the long standing series between Reading High and Governor Mifflin The Red Knights have dominated the overall series. But the Mustangs have won eight of the last nine. The last three in blowout fashion. Make that the last four. After falling behind 13-7 midway through quarter two, […]

Week 3: District 11 Top Returning Players

by Duke Helms DISTRICT NOTES – WEEK 4:   RUNNINGBACKS:  Antwon Keenan of Bethlehem Catholic scored 5 td’s for the second week in a row and now has 11 on the season.  Keenan rushed for 176 yards and caught 3 passes for 25 yards while teammate Randy Terry III rushed for 137 yards and a score.  […]

Central Dauphin Snaps Wilson Winning Streak

Two of the perennial powerhouses in District 3 faced off for the third time in two seasons in West Lawn Friday Night. The 2011 PIAA 4A Champion Central Dauphin Rams and 2014 District 3 Champion Wilson Bulldogs.  Wilson defeated CD twice last year, the second time to claim the District 3 title.  Both squads are loaded […]

Governor Mifflin Rebounds 42-12 Over Lancaster Catholic

Governor Mifflin and Lancaster Catholic came into week two action looking to turn around the season following tough opening game defeats.  The Mustangs and Crusaders are no strangers to one another.  Mifflin came into Friday’s action with a 20-14-1 all time edge vs the 2 time AA state champions.  In a see-saw contest, Governor Mifflin […]

District 11 Notes: Top Returning Player WEEK 1

by Duke Helm DISTRICT NOTES: RUNNINGBACKS:  Kyle Boney of Emmaus rushed for 147 yards and 5 td’s in their win over ESN.  Boney also caught 2 passes for 35 yards and a score.  Boney’s 6 td’s tied the school record that Joe Williams set in 2010 vs PMW.  Mike Stasko of Palmerton rushed for a […]

Wilson survives at Governor Mifflin 14-3

Rivalries are one of the main reasons football has become the most popular game in the US. When the rivalry game starts the season, there are months of build up that lead up to an electric and emotionally charged contest. The Wilson – Gov Mifflin match up is always the premier rivalry game of Berks […]

District 11 Top Returning Player Preview for 2015

by Duke Helm DISTRICT NOTES: Statistically speaking around District 11, it looks like this is the year of the quarterback.  Four return that threw for over 2,000 yards last year and another nine return that threw for over 1,000 yards.  Six of them threw for at least 21 touchdowns.  Five of those six, set new […]

Central PA Players Honored at NFF Banquet

  Former Penn State and NFL offensive lineman Jeff Hartings had a message for the 54 Senior High and former High school players that attended the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Central Pennsylvania Scholar Athlete Awards Banquet: “Be a man and play football for as long as you can,” Hartings said. “It is an […]

PSFCA Coaching Clinic a big hit for attendees

“Every year the crowd gets a little bigger” said PSFCA Executive Manager Garry Cathell. This year the Coaching clinic was held at the Penn State Hotel complex in State College, PA, home of the the Nittany Lions and Head Coach James Franklin. The main hall was lined with exhibition tables from all different vendors including […]

It’s Time for Pennsylvania to Go to Six Classifications

Written by Phil Myers of WesternPAFootball.net The topic on whether the PIAA should elect to go to 6 (or even just 5) classes for football has been debated for years. After reading the “Proposed Changes to the PIAA Football Playoff Format” report and doing some research, it is apparent the time has come to move […]

Pine-Richland comes up short, St. Josephs wins AAAA title in thriller, 49-41

It was no doubt the best game this reporter has seen in a long time. Quite possibly the best title game I’ve ever seen. This was David vs. Goliath. Only this time, David’s stone came up just inches short of the knockout. With the clock showing zero, Pine-Richland qb Ben DiNucci scrambled just one more […]

South Fayette outslugs Dunmore to win second AA title, 28-16

Hunter Hayes said it best: “We lined up, they hit us then we hit them back all day long.” When the Bucks came out for the first play of the game Deion Brown and Dan Drewes walked up to scrimmage and towered over the Lions offensive line. Two plays later Bucks qb/cb Eric DeLuccie stepped […]

Archbishop Wood defeats Central Valley to reclaim AAA title

To say Jarrett McClenton likes to play at Hersheypark Stadium may be an understatement. The Villanova-bound running back helped the Vikings, well, LED them to a 33-14 title defense against a Central Valley team that fought hard and wouldn’t go away. McClenton rushed for 235 yards on 25 carries and reached the end zone 4 […]

Bishop Guilfoyle reaches PIAA single A title summit

“This was a mountain nobody thought we could climb. But we did, we won it all. Beat the odds.” That was Marauder head coach Justin Wheelers immediate thought after his team just did what most people across the state felt was impossible. They held the states number one scoring offense, the second highest scoring offense […]

Pine-Richland comes from behind to defeat Wilson, advances to PIAA AAAA title game

“We don’t come from behind because we’re usually not behind. Our guys have guts and showed it today,” said Eric Kasperowicz. Trailing 17-7 with only ten minutes remaining in the game, Ben DiNucci led his team to a monumental comeback win throwing for three touchdowns in the fourth quarter to lead his team to a 28-17 […]

Guilfoyle Punches Ticket to Hershey with Sweet Victory

by Phil Myers On a cool and rainy night at Mansell Stadium in DuBois, the Bishop Guilfoyle Marauders defeated the South Williamsport Mountaineers 28-21 in the much anticipated Eastern PIAA Class A final. The game featured Pennsylvania’s all-time single season rushing and touchdown leader in the Mounties’ Dominick Bragalone against one of the best defenses […]

Central Valley gets late score to top Bishop McDevitt 26-21

Jordan Whitehead has been making plays all year. Ridiculous plays. Tonight at Mansion Park in Altoona, Whitehead was just being Whitehead, intercepting passes, breaking long runs and scoring touchdowns. Trailing 21-20 with Bishop McDevitt facing a fourth down, Jordan dropped back deep to field the expected punt. Whitehead took the ball at the Central Valley 16 […]

Central Dauphin Outlasts Governor Mifflin 16-13

It was another Mid Penn , Berks League District 3 matchup Friday night in Shillington.  The #3 seed Central Dauphin Rams met up with the #2  seed Governor Mifflin Mustangs.   The Mustangs dominated the game statistics, but Mifflin mistakes and strong special teams play by the Rams, propelled Central Dauphin into the District 3 AAAA title game 16-13. Central […]

South Williamsport shuts out Old Forge

by Matt Beltz LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP – All season long, South Williamsport had rode the back of Dominick Bragalone, who is arguably the top running back in the state. No District 4 team has been able to slow him down, much less stop him, as he has gone for over 3,000 yards rushing this season. On […]

District 11 Notes: Week 12

by Duke Helms RUSHING Michael McDaniel of Bethlehem Catholic rushed for 267 yards and 3 td’s in their win over Saucon Valley. McDaniel now has 1,738 yards rushing, which places him in 3rd place all-time at BECA.  He moved ahead of Darrius Webb (1,488 in 2008), Tim Barlok (1,535 in 1998) and Erik Marsh (1,661 in 1990).  McDaniel has […]

Pennsylvania Schools versus Out of State Opponents thru Week 12

These are the results of the PIAA schools games against out of state opponents. Non-PIAA Pennsylvania schools are not included. Current updated records of the defeated schools are listed.   by Michael Vasas District One (3-9) 10/31 Bristol lost to Buena NJ   6-41 10/11 Bristol lost to Middle Township NJ 17-44 9/12 Calvary Christian defeated Baltimore Lutheran […]

Governor Mifflin Steamrolls Cumberland Valley 49 – 7

Cumberland Valley is the dominant football program in District 3, AAAA football history.  The nine time District 3 champions who shared the Mid Penn conference championship came into Shillington Friday night to face Berks 1 Champion and  #2 seed Governor Mifflin.  Mifflin Coach Mick Vecchio said this week, ” We think we are pretty good.  This […]

Hawks Muffle Explorers to Capture PCL 4A Crown

by Huck Palmer In a much anticipated match-up between Philadelphia Catholic League 4A heavyweights, the St. Joe’s Hawks used a potent rushing attack and suffocating defense to dispatch bitter rival LaSalle, 46-13, on a chilly night at Charlie Martin Stadium in Northeast Philadelphia. The defending state 4A champion Hawks scored five touchdowns during an 11-minute, […]

Pennsylvania Schools versus Out of State Opponents thru Week 10

These are the results of the PIAA schools games against out of state opponents. Non-PIAA Pennsylvania schools are not included. Current updated records of the defeated schools are listed. by Michael Vasas   District One (3-9) 10/31 Bristol lost to Buena NJ   6-41 10/11 Bristol lost to Middle Township NJ 17-44 9/12 Calvary Christian defeated […]

High School (DE) Football Wraps for 11-7-14 and 11-8-14

By David A. Willauer, Contributing and Editor Freddie Heard went 10-for-16 for 317 yards and three touchdowns as A.I. du Pont downed Glasgow 47-30 in a Blue Hen Flight A game. Freddie Heard threw scoring strikes of 35, 69 and 36 yards to Quadree Henderson, all in the first half as A.I. amassed a 41-8 […]

Governor Mifflin Mauls Red Lion 49-7

The PIAA playoffs are great for bringing non traditional, inter-conference matchups together.  In Shillington Friday Night it was the York Adams 1 #15 seed  Red Lion Lions  vs Berks 1  #2 seed Governor Mifflin Mustangs facing off in a round 1 PIAA District 3 AAAA playoff game.  It was apparent early in this game that the Mustangs were […]

Loyalsock defeats Mount Carmel

by Matt Beltz MOUNT CARMEL – It’s not every day that you can turn the ball over four times, lose the turnover battle by three and still win the game by 14. But thanks to an outstanding defensive performance, Loyalsock managed to do just that as the sixth-seeded Lancers beat third-seeded Mount Carmel 20-6 in […]

District 11 Notes: Week 10

by Duke Helms RUSHING Gerald Douglas of Stroudsburg had his 5th, 200 yard game in their win over Pleasant Valley.  Douglas leads the District with 1,839 yards rushing.  He also broke Artie Owen’s career school record.  Owens had 3,933 yards from 1969-71 and scored 69 touchdowns.  Douglas now has 4,015 yards and 54 career td’s. In the […]

Pennsylvania Schools versus Out of State Opponents thru Week 10

These are the results of the PIAA schools games against out of state opponents. Non-PIAA Pennsylvania schools are not included. Current updated records of the defeated schools are listed.   by Michael Vasas District One (3-9) 10/31 Bristol lost to Buena NJ   6-41 10/11 Bristol lost to Middle Township NJ 17-44 9/12 Calvary Christian defeated […]

Berks Catholic Wins “Backyard Brawl”

You can see the lights of the Berks Catholic football stadium from the Wyomissing Area campus on Friday nights. These two schools separated by barely over a mile met Saturday in what is accurately called the “Backyard Brawl”. So much more was on the line besides the Keeley-Wolfum Trophy. Undefeated regular seasons, the Berks Section […]

Governor Mifflin Earns 5th Straight Outright Berks One Championship

Conrad Weiser came into Shillington Friday night for their annual meeting with Governor Mifflin with high hopes.  Weiser was coming off a 42-14 drubbing of Muhlenberg.  And despite a 9-1 series advantage, a Mustangs’ close call with Exeter last week gave hope to the Scouts of a possible upset.  The Weiser confidence showed with an 80-yard […]

Pennsylvania Schools versus Out of State Opponents thru Week 9

These are the results of the PIAA schools games against out of state opponents. Non-PIAA Pennsylvania schools are not included. Current updated records of the defeated schools are listed. by By Michael Vasas   District One (3-8) 10/31 Bristol vs Buena NJ (6-0) 10/11 Bristol lost to Middle Township NJ 17-44 9/12 Calvary Christian defeated Baltimore […]

Delaware High School Football Scores and News

Status Update By David Willauer 10-24-14 Football Games Highlights: The Bulldogs of Laurel on Chuck Auguste’s 25 carries for 262 yards scored 3 touchdown runs of 30, 31 and 93 yards in a Henlopen Conference Southern Division Game for the Lions Club Trophy defeated the Wildcats of Delmar by a 34-14 score. Francis Datillo’s 2 […]

Governor Mifflin Survives 31-28 Over Exeter Township

The Governor Mifflin Mustangs had 29 straight Berks Section 1 wins and three straight outright section titles on the line going into Friday’s action.  Standing in the Mustangs way, an 8-1 Exeter Twp. program undefeated in section play and looking to move up in the District Three rankings . The Mustangs raced out to a big first half lead, withstood a furious […]

Easton clinches the EPC South division championship

At Cottingham Stadium Friday night in front of a packed house, the Easton Red Rovers clinched the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference South Division Championship, beating the Freedom Patriots 47-27 to win the division. “It feels amazing. During my time at Easton we always shared a conference championship,” running back Shane Simpson told me. “It’s really great […]

Delaware – Friday October 18th High School Football Recaps

By David A. Willauer, Contributing and Editor QB Matt Williams made a return after an injury and threw the ball 18 completions out of 30 passes for 202 yards along with 3 touchdown passes and for the first time since 2011 defeated their Catholic rival Sals of Salesianum by a 28-21 score. Jake Shriner’s 1 […]

Governor Miffflin Extends Berks 1 Streak to 29

After Wilson, Muhlenberg is the game the Governor Mifflin Mustangs circle on the calendar. For 11 straight years, Mifflin has prevailed over this cross town rival. After a very lackluster 1st quarter performance, Gov. Mifflin stormed back to make it 12 straight over Muhlenberg and 29 straight Berks 1 conference wins with a resounding 44-3 […]

Week 7: District 11 Notes

by Duke Helms RUSHING We had 5 players rush for over 200 yards this week with 4 of them recording their first 200 yard game of the season. Andrew Davidson of Emmaus ran for 315 yards and scored a total of 4 td’s in their close win over Central Catholic.  Davidson broke the single game […]

High School (DE) Football Wraps for 10-10-14 to 10-11-14

By David A. Willauer, Contributing and Editor Delaware High School Football Recaps for 10-10-14 Kani Kane 86 yard run along with an 85 yard kickoff return and a 1 yard touchdown run along with Patrick Griffin’s 5 yard run, Justin Hill’s 2 touchdown passes of 40 yards to Xavier Drummond and 24 yard pass to […]

Jashawn Johnson and Robert Myrick spark Mt. Pleasant in 32-18 win over Brandywine

By David A. Willauer, Contributing and Editor Mt. Pleasant High School-Bellefonte, DE: In a key Flight B football contest, Jashawn Johnson’s 2 touchdown runs of 1 and 38 yards along with passes of 1 yard to Jaire Brown, 70 yard pass to Robert Myrick defeated their Brandywine School District rival the Brandywine High School Bulldogs […]

Governor Mifflin Bulldozes Boone 42-19

The Daniel Boone Blazers came into Shillington Friday night with a two game Berks 1 league winning streak. The Governor Mifflin Mustangs entered Friday night having won 27 straight Berks 1 league matchups. The Mifflin conference winning streak has been built on a consistant and dominant running attack . Friday’s game was no different. The […]

Reggie Carroll’s 3 touchdown runs paces William Penn in Key Flight A Victory

By David A. Willauer Contributing Editor-Bill Cole Stadium-William Penn High School-New Castle, DE-Saturday, October 4, 2014: On a warm day in the confines of Bill Cole Stadium named for the former running back from the good ol days of his playing and coaching years with the Colonials of William Penn along with his playing days […]

Delaware High School Football Recaps by Dave 10-2-14 to 10-4-14

Thursday, October 2, 2014 Games By David A. Willauer 1 touchdown run of 1 yard by Colby Banbury, 2 Carter Cuccazalla touchdown runs of 11 and 13 yards along with 2 Noah Thomas touchdown runs of 17 and 35 yards, Matthew Smith’s 21 yard pass to Patrick Fagan and Kevin Turner’s 80 yard kickoff return […]

Governor Mifflin Rolls Over Pottsville 44-6

The proud football program at Pottsville is currently in rebuilding mode. The PA AAA runner up a few short years ago, faced off against Gov. Mifflin for the final time as conference foes Friday Night. And in a predictable result, Gov. Mifflin trounced the Crimson Tide at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Pottsville 44-6. This was […]

Week 5: District 11 Notes

by Duke Helms RUSHING Mark Weinus of Pine Grove rushed for 229 yards and 3 td’s in a win over Millersburg. That’s on the heels of his 178 yards and 1 td in week 4. For the second week in a row, two Emmaus runningbacks rushed for over 100 yards each. This week, Wyl Miller […]

Wyomissing crushes Pius X 48-7

Both teams were undefeated. Both teams have winning traditions and one team has a high-flying offense. One team has a great defense. Which side of the ball would dominate the game? The answer was Wyomissing’s defense. The Wyomissing Area Spartans defense shut down Pius X high-flying offense in a 48-7 win Saturday afternoon in Wyomissing […]

Governor Mifflin handles Lehighton 35-13

It has been quite some time since the Governor Mifflin Mustangs traveled north to face a District 11 opponent.  On Friday night, Mifflin made the long trek into the football lions’ den of Carbon county to face Lehighton for the very first time. In a hard fought game. Governor Mifflin started fast and then made […]

Governor Mifflin Routs Reading High 48-14

Reading High came into Friday night’s game with Gov. Mifflin brimming with confidence.  Two solid wins and only a last second loss to Harrisburg had the Red Knights and their fans feeling they would be a contender in the Berks Football League this season.  The Gov Mifflin Mustangs and Quarterback Jan Johnson’s performance gave Reading […]

Towanda over Hughesville in overtime

by Matt Beltz HUGHESVILLE – After a game like Friday’s Towanda-Hughesville contest, all any neutral observer could say after the game would be “wow.” This game had it all – momentum swings, big plays on both sides of the ball, plenty of penalties and clutch kicking. It was such an exciting game, that even afterwards, […]

Scranton over Scranton Prep

by Chris Kucharski owner of Northeastpafootball.com and PAFootballNews.com Ramon Fields set the table all night for Jake McCarthy and McCarthy cashed in. Scranton’s all-time leading rusher scored four touchdowns and ran for 179 yards as the Knights defeated previously unbeaten Scranton Prep 43-19 on a rare Thursday night game at Scranton Memorial Stadium. Fields returned […]

Governor Mifflin Prevails Over Manheim Twp. 22-13

Gov. Mifflin and Manheim Twp. have not battled on the gridiron since the 2007 District 3 quarterfinals.  These former conference rivals went at it tooth and nail in a hard fought struggle Friday night.  The Gov Mifflin defense was the determining factor, and the Mustangs moved to (2-1)  by handing the Blue Streaks a 22-13 defeat […]

District 11 Notes: Week 2

by Duke Helm RUSHING Whitehall’s Saquan Barkley rushed for 101 yards and 3 td’s in an overtime win over Central Catholic to put him over 2,000 yards rushing for his career. Barkley also had an 82 yard punt return for a td in the game and now has 38 career td’s. With his first td, […]

Delaware High School Football Recaps for 9-6-14

by David A. Willauer Amontay Clanton’s 3 touchdown runs along with teammates 2 touchdown runs each by James Jenkins and Shawn Savage paced the Golden Knights of Sussex Central to a 48-42 overtime win over Northwestern High School of Maryland. The St. Elizabeth Vikings marched down the field on their opening drive on the strength […]

Dover (DE) High School Week 2 Review

By David A. Willauer-Contributing Editor Dover High School-Dover, DE-Friday, September 6, 2014-The Dover High School Senators for their first time have moved to their new stadium along with a lot of Senators alumni that looked on at the new facility which is on Route 8 near Hartly outside of the state capital and witness the […]

Crusaders pull away from State College with 34-14 win

Little Lion Head Coach Matt Lintal likes to play tough competition. “It’s what we want to do here, we want to play the top teams. We welcome the challenge, a ‘shock the state’ opportunity.” For three quarters of Friday’s game they were in position to do just that. Trailing 20-7 midway into the third quarter, […]

Governor Mifflin Trounces Lancaster Catholic 44-19

Gov. Mifflin Head Coach Mick Vecchio said it well, “We needed it”. The Gov Mifflin Mustangs team came out Friday night and showed “it” . The Mustangs needed to prove “it” to themselves, and the rest of District 3. Gov. Mifflin is a team with “it”. Gov Mifflin crushed Lancaster Catholic Friday Night 44-19. Gov. […]

District 11 Notes: Week 1

by Duke Helm RUSHING Blue Mountain’s Sean Greenawalt (100) and Dakota Roberts (115) both hit the century mark in their win over Shenandoah Valley in week 1. Greenawalt scored twice while Roberts scored three touchdowns. Northampton also had two 100 yard rushers. Andrew Szerencsits had 136 yards and Devon Turner had 106 vs Allen. Wyl […]

Wilson triumphs over Gov. Mifflin in OT 35-34

A furious fourth quarter comeback propelled Wilson to a 35-34 overtime victory over Gov. Mifflin. They claim the Gurski/Linn Trophy for the third straight year. Wilson trailed 28-13 with 10:20 left to play.  QB Jake Templin led the Bulldogs with two fourth quarter TD passes, including one in OT to snatch victory from the clutches of […]

Freddie Simmons leads Bethlehem Catholic over Liberty

On a night when your quarterback accounts for four touchdowns, three running and one passing, you would think the game was in the bag. That wasn’t the case on Friday night at Bethlehem Area School District Stadium. The Liberty Hurricanes lost to the Bethlehem Catholic Golden Hawks 56-27. Liberty quarterback Doug Erney accounted for four […]

Joe “Jazz” Diminick

Contribution from Jimmy Doyle He was an outstanding player at Kulpmont High School and Boston College (Honorable mention All American at B.C. in both 1948 and 1949) Thirty-one years as a head coach at Mount Carmel- 267-81-7. Best years 1966-1973: 84-9. His Mount Carmel teams had five perfect seasons, 3 Eastern Conference titles, Five Eastern […]

Hornets to compete in NFL 7-on-7 tournament

by Ed Weaver, Wellsborofootball.com Members of the 2014 Wellsboro football team won the regional NFL HSPD 7-on-7 tournament in Lyons, NY on Saturday to advance to the national tournament in Indianapolis. The Hornets competed at Mansfield University on May 31 – June 1 and won the tournament against local area teams to qualify for regionals […]

Maryland wins BIG 33 Thriller in 2OT

When Reggie White Jr. saw the ball coming at him he did what was expected of an all star receiver, he caught the ball. His touchdown catch in the 2nd OT helped Maryland defeat Pennsylvania in the Big 33 game for the first time since 1991. “Oh man, it was a great game. I had […]

CJ Curry leads East past West with 4 TD performance

Berwick quarterback CJ Curry turned in an MVP performance to lead the East squad to victory in the PSFCA East West All Star game at Franklin Regional Field , passing for 4 scores in a 35-25 win. “I really didn’t think I did anything special. If I could I’d give the entire team this trophy” […]

Throwback Thursday: Pennsylvania Scholastic All-State Candidates – 1919 to 1938

by Hal Wilson 1938     Casey Ploszay, HB, McKeesport Bob Longacre, HB, Johnstown Bill Rogel, G, North Braddock Scott Joe Andrejco, HB, Hazleton George Cheverko, HB, Hazleton Steve Filipowicz, HB, Kulpmont Joe Pezelski, HB, Kulpmont   1937     Edgar Jones, HB, Scranton Tech Bud Bossick, HB, Windber George Bokinsky, HB, Windber Dusan Maronic, G, Steelton Bob Ufer, […]

Covert and Gamble sign with Westminster

By Ed Weaver of Wellsborofootball.com Seniors Wyatt Covert and Blake Gamble will continue their football careers at Westminster College in the fall. Covert led the team with 110 during the Hornets’ 10-1 2013 season and was second on the team in rushing with 482 yards on 92 carries and 9 touchdowns. Gamble helped anchor one […]

Throwback Thursday: The 2003 North Penn Knights

by Hal Wilson The North Penn Knights have dominated PIAA AAAA District One football since the turn of the Century. In the ten years since Dick Beck became Head Coach, the Knights have won six District One titles. The best North Penn team of all was the 2003 squad – this mighty machine combined speed […]

Breaking down the 2014 Big 33 Roster

Here’s a breakdown by Classifications and Districts for the Big 33 Football Classic. Class 4A players lead the way with 22 players and District 7 leads with 15. The Big 33 Football Classic pits Pennsylvania’s players against the players from Maryland. This year’s game will be played on June 14th at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, […]

St. Josephs Prep wins PIAA Class AAAA title

“We were champions from the day we came here”! Gabe Infante was as excited as the high school football players he just led to the AAAA state title of perennial power Pittsburgh Central Catholic by a score of 35-10. “From the day I got here I said we would be champions and that’s what we […]

South Fayette wins PIAA Class AA State Title

I’d like to say that today, “David” beat “Goliath”. I really would, except I think from the start we had it all backwards. South Fayette came out as the tiny, under rated and not a prayer could save them “David” in the eyes of, well, most everyone you’d have asked. But by halftime they had […]

Archbishop Wood Wins PIAA Class AAA Title

There’s an old saying that goes “sometimes your best defense is a good offense”. Leading by a score of 7-3 with 4:11 remaining in the third quarter, the Viking’s of Archbishop Wood were pinned at their own 3 yard line following a 47 yard punt by Bishop McDevitt’s Bobby Zwigart. The Vikings of Archbishop Wood […]

Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic wins PIAA Class A title

“Well, we started our season we had to go for two to win that game so I think I would have let my kids down if I didn’t go for two and the win. I just felt confident and I don’t think they expected anything else. I went over and gave my kicker a big […]

Class AAA Preview – Bishop McDevitt (3) 14-1

Who: Bishop McDevitt Crusaders vs. Archbishop Wood Vikings What: The PIAA AAA State Championship When: Friday, December 13 at 7 p.m. Where: Hershey Park Stadium About Bishop McDevitt: The Bishop McDevitt Crusaders are certainly no stranger to the state finals in Hershey. Bishop McDevitt will get its third chance in the last four years to […]

Old Forge heads to Hershey with 26-7 win over Steel-High

by Chris Kucharski, NPF Network  Go for the kill.   That was the only thought on Old Forge coach Mike Schuback’s mind when he faced a fourth down late in the game leading by 5 points. Not only did the play call result in a first down, but a score that would book the Blue […]

Dawgs Roll to Eastern Final

After his Bulldogs rolled over the Bison of Clearfield, George Curry summed up his teams efforts: “You have to be able to run the ball this time of the year.” Berwick, led by C.J.Curry (147 yards, 3 touchdowns) and Dain Kowalski (119 yards rushing and 1 touchdown) plowed their way to the Eastern AAA final […]

South Williamsport ends Hornets season

 Article by Ed Weaver, WellsboroFootball.com In a season full of firsts, the Wellsboro Varsity football team came up short on their quest for their first District IV playoff victory, as they fell to South Williamsport, 42-28. The Hornets faced the area’s top running back in Dominick Bragalone, but turnovers, penalties, and dropped passes eventually did the […]

Montoursville stuns Lewisburg with huge second half comeback

“We really needed that first drive of the second half there. It was a quick score, then we get a pick 6 on the next play and we’re only down one score. When you have 4 first half turnovers you’re gonna be down. Our kids never gave up. ” said Warriors head coach J.C. Keefer. […]

Dawgs pounce early in shut out win over Selinsgrove

As the saying goes, you have to take advantage of turnovers to win the game. Berwick did just that on a warm, fall night at Crispin Field. Selinsgrove received the opening kick and was flagged for holding on the play giving the Seals the ball at their own 10. On their second play of the […]

The Battle of the Titans in District 2

by Glenn Schuyler The feel of autumn was in the air at Crispin Field in Berwick on Friday night. But, the signs of autumn weren’t all that accented the storied facility which was once witness to some of the most outstanding high school football in all of Pennsylvania. The question that was on the minds […]

Paul Noon named VFMA head football coach

The Valley Forge Military Academy & College administration is pleased to name Paul Noon as the new Valley Forge Military Academy (VFMA) head varsity football coach. Paul was born in Pottsville, Pa and attended high school at Nativity B.V.M, where he was a four-year starter, earning numerous academic and athletic accolades including their scholar-athlete award. […]

PA throttles MD in 56th BIG 33 game 58-27

HERSHEY – Tyler Boyd: “Besides football, this week gave me a big change of character. I had a great host family, a great “buddy” I was real fond of, and it helped me to become a little more of a man.” That “man” started the game with a bang returning the opening kickoff 91 yards. […]

North All-Stars over South 45-20

MANHEIM – Lancaster Catholic’s Sean Titus caught nine passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns to lead the North All-Stars over the South Saturday night at Elden Rettew Stadium. The game benefits scholarship efforts of the Manheim Touchdown Club.   North 21 7 10 7 – 45 South 7 7 0 6 – 20   […]

Penn State willing to give chance to PA recruits

STATE COLLEGE – Call it what you want. Be it the result of NCAA sanctions, a change in attitude about freshmen that fans aren’t used to or a fresh outlook on the way players make their way to the field but one thing was made crystal clear during the first press conference before spring practice […]

Wyomissing fights back, wins first state title in school history

“I was thinking we’re gonna kick a field goal, I’ve seen Jonah (Bowman) kick them in practice so it was a no brainer. I had all the confidence in the world in him”. And with that Wyomissing head coach Bob Wolfrum made the best choice of his season. He called upon Bowman to attempt a […]

Cathedral Prep burns Wood for title

Normally I am not one for cheezy headlines, but this one fits. Prep senior quarterback Damion Terry lit up the Archbishop Wood defense 317 yards and 1 touchdown. Terry also ran for 55 yards and a score leading the Ramblers to a 24-14 win in front of a frenzied crowd of Erie fans. “I’m really […]

Clairton grounds out 4th state title

Make it four straight for Clairton Area High School. The Bears defeated Dunmore 20-0 to extend their winning streak to 63 games, and they did it in a very unfamiliar way. “We did something we haven’t done all year, we controlled the line and had long time consuming drives” said Clairton coach Tom Nola. “Those […]

Dunmore drowns Bellwood-Antis title hopes

The rain just never stopped at Don Malinak Stadium. Nor did the Dunmore running game. Daiqwon Buckley and Austin Seamon combined for nearly 400 yards of offense and 6 touchdowns leading the Dunmore Bucks to a 40-19 victory and the chance to play one more time, this time in Hershey for the state title. “They […]

Bellwood-Antis wins thriller in 2nd overtime 33-26

It was 81 yards that stood between Bellwo0d-Antis going home to unpack for the year or heading to the next round.  “It was do or die.” That’s what Blue Devil coach John Hayes said about what Bellwood-Antis fans could very well call “the drive” from this day forward.  And with just under three minutes left […]

Central Mountain Wins Finale, Makes Playoffs

By Steve Fisher EasternPAFootball.com Writer Mill Hall – The Central Mountain Wildcats scored early and often to defeat long time rival and neighbor, the Jersey Shore Bulldogs, at Malinak Stadium on Senior Night. On a record setting night for Von Walker and the Wildcats, Central Mountain rolled up 49 first half points and coasted to […]

Central Mountain Wins Battle of the Cats

STEVE FISHER EasternPAFootball.com Writer Mill Hall – Using a dynamic passing assault along with a punishing ground game, a combination they have been searching for all season, the Central Mountain Wildcats defeated the Northern Tier League Champions, the Athens Wildcats, by the score of 38-19 Friday night at Malinak Stadium for their first home win […]

Maryland replaces Ohio in Big 33 Game

By: Matt Farago / Champs Sports Network Ohio has controlled the Big 33 in recent memory, they’ve won four straight over the Keystone State and after a 24-21 win this past year, have a 13-12 all- time series lead. However even with all the success they aren’t being invited back to the 57th edition of what […]

Troy over Towanda

In an NTL game where most marked from the beginning of the season, The Troy vs Towanda match-up lost some of its luster. The Towanda Black Knights have struggled to finish games all season and have a 1-5 mark to show for it. The Troy Trojans were on a two game skid after being embarrassed […]

Bulldogs Stuff Lancaster Catholic

“We had to slow down one of the best running backs in the state, we knew we weren’t going to stop him.” Wilson West Lawn Coach Doug Dahms, just minutes before his Bulldogs took on the defending AA state champion Lancaster Catholic Crusaders and top PA running back Roman Clay. Mission accomplished. Sort of. Clay […]

Old Forge shuts out Dunmore

by Rick Notari The game was supposed to be a matchup of the well known Dunmore defense against the full-throttle offense of Old Forge. Except no one told that to the Blue Devils defense. The Big Blue Wrecking Crew forced four turnovers – three of which resulted in 21 points – as Old Forge dominated Dunmore […]

Athens over Towanda

Friday night’s football match-up between the Athens Wildcats and the Towanda Black Knights was anything but usual. The Athens Wildcats came in at home as the heavy favorites playing with a chip on their shoulder. The Towanda Black Knights, both plagued by injuries and inexperience were the underdogs. All went to script as it was […]

2012 PAFootballNews.com Week 1 Rankings

Class AAAA: Rank – School – District – Record – Score – Last Weeks Ranking 1. Central Dauphin (3) (1-0) Defeated Manheim Township, 21-7, (1) 2. North Allegheny (7) (1-0) Defeated Mount Lebanon, 39-14 (2) 3. Wilson (West Lawn) (3) (1-0) Defeated Governor Mifflin, 21-0) (3) 4. Easton Area (11) (1-0) Defeated Pennsbury, 32-14 (4) […]

State College cancels Hurricane warning

While the remnants of hurricane Isaac flow slowly northward, State College had their own Hurricane to deal with.  And the hurricane hit fast after churning up the Little Lions field in the first quarter.  The opening period featured only one drive from each team, both with unsuccessful results.  But you could feel that wind a […]

Pioneer Athletic Conference Football Preview: 2012 Season

By Rob Senior 2011 was a year of upheaval in the PAC-10, with the previous year’s co-champions both finishing under .500. Upstart Spring-Ford took home its first undisputed title since 1995 with an undefeated league campaign. However, it was Pottsgrove stealing the show in the postseason with a District 1 AAA title. The two schools […]

New temporary PSU transfer rules go overboard

by Marty Valania EasternFootballRecruits.com Has anybody actually read what opposing schools are allowed to do to current Penn State football players right now? And does anybody think this is a good idea? Look, I have absolutely no qualms with any Penn State football player that wants to transfer. I have absolutely no problem with the […]

Catholic schools closing in Philadelphia

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia plans to close four high schools. It looks like the Catholic league which is made up of 14 teams will be trimmed to 11 after today’s meetings. It’s being reported that Conwell-Egan, Monsingor Bonner and West Catholic will be three of the four high schools named today. The archdiocese will have […]

North evens up series with a 28-17 win over the South

EDGEWATER – Archbishop Wood’s Nate Smith made a statement right from the opening bell, returning the kickoff 90-yards for a score. State College’s quarterback Josh Weakland threw two touchdown passes to pace the North over the South 28-17 in the second Chesapeake Bowl at South River High School. The North squad is made up of […]

Lancaster Catholic in a thriller

Video Highlights BY JEFF REINHART Editor LLLeagueSports.com COATESVILLE – It was one of the zaniest, most unbelievable endings you’ll ever see in a PIAA football playoff game. “A total blur,” Lancaster Catholic coach Bruce Harbach said. “A complete blur.” The events in that blur sent Harbach’s Crusaders to the state championship game for the second […]

McDevitt continues quest for redemption with 41-32 win over Montour

By: Matt Farago – EasternPAFootball.com ALTOONA, Pa. – Second chances both in life and football are hard to come by and when they do it is imperative that you do all that you can with them. Bishop McDevitt took theirs with a 41-32 win over Montour in the PIAA semifinals Friday at Mansion Park Stadium […]

Lancaster Catholic shuts out Mount Carmel

BY JEFF REINHART LLLeagueSports.com SHAMOKIN – It took Lancaster Catholic’s football team 14 games to post a shutout this season. And the Crusaders picked a perfect time to do it. Charles Sweigert had a 78-yard touchdown catch to break the ice, Brandon Hollister had a 39-yard touchdown run, and linebacker Charles Bell picked off a […]

Easton wins over Freedom

EASTON – The Red Rovers scored 28 unanswered points in the second quarter in a 35-28 win over Bethlehem Freedom in the Districts 2-4-11 Class AAAA sub-regional quarterfinals Friday night at Cottingham Stadium. Freedom had the only score in the first quarter. Quarterback Brian Uliana hit Eddie Elliott for the 38-yard pass and Freedom led […]

Parkland’s “special” win over Whitehall

OREFIELD – Playoffs are a week away in District 11, but tonight’s final game felt like a playoff atmosphere Friday night. What was at stake? The winner was guaranteed a spot in the District 2-4-11 Class 4A sub-regional. Tonight, Parkland’s (8-2) special teams stood out as they scored twice in the first half and ran […]

Liberty wins the battle of Bethlehem

BETHLEHEM – The Hurricanes rushed for 349 yards and four different players scored rushing touchdowns as Bethlehem Liberty scored 35 unanswered points in a 49-10 win over Bethlehem Catholic Saturday night at BASD Stadium. The win by Liberty puts them in a four-way tie for second place in the Lehigh Valley Conference with Freedom, Easton […]

Northern Lehigh hands Bangor their first loss

BANGOR – Northern Lehigh’s quarterback Dylan Hofmann threw for one touchdown and ran for another in the fourth quarter to hand Bangor their first loss of the season Friday night at Bangor Memorial Park, 20-7. Bangor (7-1) and Northern Lehigh (7-1) are tied for second place in the Colonial League behind undefeated Pen Argyl 8-0. […]

Nazareth remains unbeaten

NAZARETH – Nazareth Area has a new nickname this year, “the comeback kids”. Once again they lived up to the name scoring two touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Dan Harding’s six-yard touchdown pass to Alex Tonnies put the Blue Eagles up for good. In a battle of unbeatens, Nazareth Area defeated Bethlehem Freedom 20-16 in […]

Dallas defeats Wyoming Valley West

by Chris Kucharski Northeastpafootball.com Many people were calling the match-up between Dallas and Wyoming Valley West the “Game of the Year” in the Wyoming Valley Conference.  They sure were right. Wyoming Valley West rallied from a two touchdown, fourth quarter deficit only to have Penn State recruit Eugene Lewis stopped by Dallas on a two-point […]

Cumberland Valley Pins Little Lions

State College has  good a offense.  Really, they do.  But you wouldn’t know it by the final score of 45-21.  “Hard to win a game when you start every drive from your own 20″ was what Little Lion coach Al Wolski had to say after watching his team start 10 out of 12 offensive drives […]

Whitehall runs past Liberty

BETHLEHEM – Whitehall used a potent running attack led by Andrew Harris and Nick Shafnsky on a rainy Friday night at BASD Stadium. The Zephyrs move to 4-0 in a 35-12 win over Liberty. After a scoreless first quarter, Whitehall put together a 10-play, 75-yard drive, which ended in a Tanner Madouse four-yard score with […]

2011 Week 3 District 11 recap

Nazareth Area vs. Bethlehem Liberty: Dan Harding threw for over 390 yards and four touchdowns, including a 31-yard touchdown pass to Adam Bridegeforth with 38 seconds remaining. His two-point conversion to Dan Shepherd gave the Blue Eagles a thrilling 42-41 win. Bethlehem Catholic vs. Allentown Central Catholic: After a tight first quarter, Central Catholic reeled […]

Harding does it again

Harding does it again BETHLEHEM – For a second straight week, Nazareth Area found their team down in the second half and again it was Dan Harding who engineered a comeback. The Blue Eagles overcame a three-touchdown deficit to defeat Bethlehem Liberty in front of 7,000 fans Friday night at Bethlehem Area School District Stadium. […]

Harding leads Nazareth over Easton Area

NAZARETH – With his team down two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, Dan Harding directed three Blue Eagles touchdown drives in the last 12 minutes of the game. Harding completed the comeback to stun the Red Rovers 35-28 at Andrew Leh Field Friday night in Nazareth. It was the first win over the Red Rovers […]

2011-12 District 3 “Players to Watch” list

Aaron Swinton, Junior WR, J.P. McCaskey – One of the top returning receivers in the McCaskey aerial assault from one season ago, Swinton snagged 19 passes for 264 yards and scored two touchdowns, averaging more than 14 yards per catch. Swinton was part of a Red Tornado football team that rebounded under first-year head coach […]

2011-12 District 12 “Players to Watch” list

Aaron Allison, Senior TE/DE, Frankford – A potential Division-1 prospect in the 2012 recruiting class at tight end, Allison had a solid junior season, leading the Pioneers in receptions and receiving yards and tying for the team lead in receiving touchdowns. He hauled in 23 passes for 443 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 19.3 yards […]

2011-12 District 11 “Players to Watch” list

Aaron Cook, Senior TE/LB, Palmerton – A key returner at linebacker for the Blue Bombers, Cook had a respectable junior season, posting 64 tackles (42 solo), five sacks, an interception, a deflected pass and a fumble recovery. He averaged 6.4 tackles per game, posting a three-sack game against Palisades. Offensively, Cook ran for 83 yards […]

2011-12 District 4 “Players to Watch” list

Aaron Shrawder, Senior RB/LB, East Juniata – Shrawder posted 64 tackles (41 solo), a half a sack, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery, averaging 7.1 tackles per game. He posted three games of 10+ tackles for EJ, including a season-high 13 stops against Columbia-Montour Vo Tech. Shrawder was also the second-leading rusher for the […]

2011-12 District 2 “Players to Watch” list

Adam Bright, Senior OG/DT, Wallenpaupack Area – A force along the defensive line for the Buckhorns, Bright tallied 51 tackles (43 solo), one sack and three fumble recoveries last season. Bright averaged 5.1 tackles per game and had a pair of 10-tackle games against Pocono Mountain East and West Scranton. He was part of a […]

2011-12 District 1 “Players to Watch” list

A.J. Garboski, Senior LB, Council Rock North – The leading tackler on Council Rock North’s defensive unit last season, Garboski registered 86 tackles (47 solo), a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a blocked field goal, averaging 10.8 tackles per game. He posted four games with 10+ tackles, including a pair of 16-tackle performances against […]

East All-Stars holds on to defeat the West All-Stars

WEST GOSHEN – Each year, District I is where the Annual Valor Bowl is held.  This game is more than an All-star football game. Each year, the Valor Bowl raises money for Special Olympics. Over the past 12 years this organization  has raised over $300,000 dollars for the Special Olympics. In the first half the […]

Riverside stops Bishop Carroll comeback bid

Play till the clock is zeros. That’s what good teams do. Bishop Carroll is a little better than good.  A furious 4th quarter comeback just wasn’t enough as Riverside posted a 34-20 victory over the Huskies. The comeback began with 10:12 left in the 4th quarter and Riverside holding a commanding 28-6 lead. Following a […]

Dibilio leads Nazareth over Whitehall

WHITEHALL – Nazareth (7-2) overcame a 14-0 first quarter deficit to hold off Whitehall for a 42-35 win Friday night. Whitehall jumped out to an early 14-0 lead. Quarterback Chris Polony hit Tyler Artim for a 64-yard strike and Eric Fiore scored on an 11-yard run. Polony would finish the night passing for 197 yards […]

Northern Lehigh over Bangor

Northern Lehigh’s defense forced six turnovers to lead the Bulldogs over Bangor 35-6 in a Colonial League match up Friday night. Bangor had four interceptions and two lost fumbles. Bangor head coach Frank Scagliotta said, “We picked the worst time to play like this.  There’s a difference between getting beat and losing. Tonight, we lost.” […]

Danville shows no mercy

COAL TOWNSHIP – Shamokin was 4-0 at home going into this game. That streak ended as Danville (8-0) got a kickoff return for a score and three Ironmen ran for touchdowns as Danville claimed its first league championship in more than a decade with a 55-7 win. With the win they ended Selinsgrove’s two-year reign […]

Walling’s touchdown pass lifts Pleasant Valley

BRODHEADSVILLE – Pleasant Valley (7-1) hosted the two-time defending Mountain Valley Conference champion East Stroudsburg South on Friday night. The Bears Rob Getz hauled in a 13-yard touchdown pass with 18 seconds left to lift Pleasant Valley over East Stroudsburg South, 40-35. A wild first quarter saw Cavs quarterback Mike Carmella score on a 48-yard […]

Brockway’s Buganza breaks state passing record

In less than one year Brockway’s Derek Buganza became the all-time passing leader in Pennsylvania High School Football history. He threw for 268 yards in a Brockway win over Elk County Catholic Saturday night at St. Mary’s High School. Kyle Smith of Lancaster Catholic who passed for 8,545 yards in his carrier held the previous […]

North Schuylkill shuts out Mount Carmel

FOUNTAIN SPRINGS – The Spartans defense put up their fifth shutout of the season and their offense ran all over Mount Carmel 34-0 Friday night at Spartan Stadium. North Schuylkill head coach Rick Geist could tell before the game his team was focused. Geist said, “We were ready. They couldn’t wait to play.” They were […]

Council Rock South comes back to nip Neshaminy

LANGHORNE – Council Rock South (7-0) scored four touchdowns over the final 24 minutes on the ground as the Golden Hawks stunned Neshaminy (6-1) 28-21 at Harry E. Franks Stadium. Senior quarterback Billy Fleming led the Golden Hawks rushing with 150 yards on 24 carries and three scores. This was the biggest win in their […]

Northern Lehigh wins over Pen Argyl to remain unbeaten

SLATINGTON – Both teams came into the night with a 5-0 records and first place on the line in the Colonial League standings. It was Pen Argyl (5-1) that took a lead into the locker room. But it was Jake Kern who caught the go ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter as Northern Lehigh (6-0) […]

Cumberland Valley’s defense leads the way

HARRISBURG – Friday night’s Mid-Penn Commonwealth showdown at Landis Field was all about big plays. The Cumberland Valley defense came up with big stops to lead them over Central Dauphin 30-17. The Eagles came up with huge defensive stops when Central Dauphin went for fourth-down conversions. They came up with two interceptions and a tackle […]

North Penn runs over Central Bucks West

DOYLESTOWN – With the score tied late in the first half, the North Penn Knights scored 24 consecutive points to break open the game. When it was all over, North Penn (5-1) defeated Central Bucks West 38-21 in a Suburban One League Continental Conference football game. The Bucks had their chances in the first quarter. […]

Lancaster Catholic wins easy over East Pennsboro

In a non-league game between Lancaster Catholic and East Pennsboro, it was a one-sided victory for Lancaster Catholic. The Crusaders (5-0) have now outscored their opponents 171-12 so far this season. Last night they did it on the ground, running the ball 36 of the 42 offensive plays. They rushed for a team 220 yards […]

Riverside routs Old Forge

TAYLOR – Riverside rolled over Old Forge 36-7 Friday night at Veterans Memorial Stadium. The Vikings (5-0) dominated the first half by scoring 30 points in the half. The Vikings took a commanding 14-0 lead in the first quarter. Corey Talerico scored on a 23-yard run and Nick Rossi’s 19-yard touchdown run gave them a […]

Whitehall rallies for the win

EASTON – Easton Area built a 14-0 lead to watch it slip away as Whitehall (5-0) rallied to defeat the Red Rovers 17-14 at Cottingham Stadium. Whitehall won the battle of unbeatens in a Lehigh Valley Conference game by scoring 17 unanswered points. With the win the Zephyrs setup a battle of unbeatens next Saturday […]

Lewisburg in a thrilling win over Southern Columbia

CATAWISSA – It was a battle of unbeatens Friday night. Only one team would come out with the win. Lewisburg took advantage of too many errors by Southern Columbia en route to a 28-21 win. The Tigers (4-1) turned the ball over five times and were penalized ten times Friday night. The Green Dragons (5-0) […]

Special win for O’Hara

Cardinal O’Hara was trailing at halftime 17-10. But in the end it was the special teams that would lift the Lions over Roman Catholic Saturday night. The Lion’s defense in the second half provided big sacks, blocked punts, a safety by Paul Eisenacher and an interception by Adam Dempsey early in the fourth quarter. With […]

Dallastown in a thriller

Dallastown rallied from seven points down in the fourth quarter to nip West York 21-14 in a battle of YAIAA Division I and II powers. What was most impressive about the win was it was only the third loss for West York at home in the past five seasons. Dallastown (4-0) gained some revenge from […]

North Schuylkill wins showdown

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN – North Schuylkill’s (4-0) shutout streak came to an end but the Spartans pulled out a 42-20 win over Schuylkill Haven in Friday night’s Anthracite Football League showdown at Rotary Field. The Spartans jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. Quarterback Ryan Henning hit Kody Flail for a 35-yard touchdown […]

Berwick turns win over to Dallas

Jason Esteves passed up his youth football game with the Pax River Raiders in Maryland and traveled all the way to Berwick with his family to watch his grandfather be honored as a member of the 1960 Bulldog team that won the schools first ever Eastern Conference championship. The magic only lasted one drive. Berwick […]

North Penn routs St. Joe’s

TOWAMENCIN – North Penn’s junior quarterback Corey Ernst threw for 133 yards and two touchdowns as the Knights routed St. Joseph’s Prep 38-7 in a non-league game Saturday night at Crawford Stadium. The Knights (2-1) used big plays and had a balanced attack on offense to lead the way. Defensively they swarmed the ball all […]

Armillay’s catch lifts Riverside

MOSCOW – In a non-conference game between Riverside (3-0) and North Pocono (2-1) it was the Vikings winning over the Trojans 24-21 Friday night. The game will be remembered as a classic battle. You could see after the game the emotions on the Riverside players’ faces. This lived up to its billing. Riverside stuck first […]

McDevitt wins rematch

Quarterback Matt Johnson threw three touchdown passes and running back Jameel Poteat rushed for 231 yards on 35 carries to lead Bishop McDevitt over Cumberland Valley 35-21 at Chapman Field. Last year Cumberland Valley defeated McDevitt in a classic double-overtime game for the District 3-AAAA champship. McDevitt’s defense forced three costly turnovers and racked up […]

PAFootballNews Week 2 Rankings 2010

PENNSYLVANIA FOOTBALL NEWS 2010 Rankings – Week 2 Rank, School, District, Result, Last Week’s Ranking Rank – School- District – Record – Last Week’s Result – Last Week’s Rankings Class AAAA: 1. Easton Area (11) (2-0) Defeated Nazareth, 35-20  (2) 2. Cumberland Valley (3) (2-0) Defeated Central York, 30-0  (3) 3. LaSalle College (12) (1-1), Lost […]

Comets defeat Spartans

CLARKS SUMMIT – Abington Heights trailed by 11 points in the first half before scoring 28 points in the second half en route to a 38-14 win over Wyoming Valley West in front of 2,700 fans at Comets Stadium. In the first half, the Comets defense had trouble containing Wyoming Valley West quarterback Eugene Lewis. […]

Gillin runs over Manheim Central

Rodney Gillin led the Wilson comeback by rushing for 212 yards and three touchdowns as Wilson defeated Manheim Central 25-22 in a back-and-forth battle at Gurski Stadium Friday night. In the first half Gillin scored on runs of two and three yards. Manheim Central’s quarterback Chase Moyer hit Derek hart for a 22-yard touchdown pass […]

Mount Carmel shuts out Selinsgrove, 10-0

SELINSGROVE — Quarterback Eddy Stewart threw two touchdowns passes and the Mount Carmel defense shut down the Seals’ offense as Mount Carmel snapped Selinsgrove’s 16-game winning streak with 14-0 shutout. “I’m just so happy for our program. I’m telling you guys, we came over here expecting to win,” DeFrancesco said. Mount Carmel’s defense held Selinsgrove […]

La Salle handles North Penn 27-14; scores 21 unaswered second-half points

by Rod Frisco LANSDALE  — La Salle might have lost several seniors from last year’s PIAA Class AAAA football championship team, but it didn’t lose its football savvy. Down 14-6 at the half to consensus preseason No. 1 North Penn, La Salle reeled off 21 unanswered points to defeat North Penn going away, 27-14. First-year La […]

Preseason Eastern Conference rankings

provided by the Reading Eagle Small School Rank, school, ’09 record 1. Dunmore 12-1 2. North Schuylkill 13-1 3. Southern Columbia 9-5 4. Loyalsock 10-4 5. Northern Lehigh 10-3 6. Lewisburg 11-2 7. Riverside 4-8 8. Wyomissing 7-4 9. Danville 8-3 10. Schuylkill Haven 6-5 Big School 1. Allentown Central Catholic 12-2 2. Easton 13-2 […]

District 12/Independents’ 2010 Top Returning Athletes

Adam Dempsey, Senior RB, Cardinal O’Hara – A potential Division-1 prospect who has already received some grant-in-aid package offers from some 1-AA colleges, Dempsey is the top returning rusher to the Lions’ 2010 team. Dempsey ran for 684 yards and nine touchdowns and caught another eight passes for 161 yards and two touchdowns. New Hampshire, […]

District 11’s 2010 Top Returning Athletes

Aaron Cook, Junior TE/LB, Palmerton – Cook finished his sophomore season with 63 tackles (33 solo), two sacks and a fumble recovery, averaging 6.3 tackles per game. Cook posted a season-high 11 tackles against Pen Argyl and finished six games with seven or more tackles. Cook also caught eight passes for 72 yards. Alex Parker, […]

District 4’s 2010 Top Returning Athletes

Aaron Shrawder, Junior RB/LB, East Juniata – Shrawder finished his sophomore season with 62 tackles (36 solo), a half a sack and a fumble recovery for East Juniata. He averaged 5.6 tackles per game and had a 12-tackle game against Millersburg and 11 tackles against Bucktail. Adam Raup, Senior OG/LB, Danville – Raup finished his […]

District 3’s 2010 Top Returning Athletes

Aaron Greene, Senior RB, Northeastern – The featured tailback in the Bobcats’ offensive scheme last season, Greene finished his junior season with 848 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns on 182 carries and caught another 12 passes for 154 yards and one additional touchdown. He averaged 4.66 yards per carry and 12.83 yards per catch. Greene […]

District 2’s 2010 Top Returning Athletes

Adam Bright, Junior OG/DT, Wallenpaupack Area – Bright finished his sophomore season with 67 tackles (53 solo), a sack, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. He averaged 6.1 tackles per game, finishing five games with seven or more tackles including a pair of 10-tackle performances against North Pocono and Western Wayne. Adam Goeringer, Senior […]

District 1’s 2010 Top Returning Athletes

Adam Smith, Senior QB/DB, Interboro – Smith did the vast majority of his damage defensively for the Buccaneers last season, amassing 77 tackles, a sack, a team-best five interceptions and a fumble recovery. He averaged 6.4 tackles per game and finished with 13 tackles against Pottsgrove and 11 tackles and two interceptions against Glen Mills. […]

Perry and DeFebo lead the way

SCRANTON — A crowd of 8,127 saw Joe DeFebo and Michael Perry each run for more than 100 yards Wednesday night to lead the City All-Stars to a 34-7 win over the County All-Stars in the 76th annual Dream Game at Scranton Memorial Stadium. With the win by the City All-Stars they tie up the […]

“REPLACEMENTS” TAKE FIELD AND VICTORY OVER WEST

ALTOONA – Keanu Reeves would have been proud. This night in Altoonas’ Mansion Park a team of replacements proved they weren’t just the second choice, they showed they should have been the first choice when it comes to picking all stars. Led by defensive linemen Mike Tucker of Downingtown East and Josh Coulter of Downingtown […]

Singlar leads South to big win

DOYLESTOWN – The North all-stars led 10-0 early in the 35th annual Bob Sands Memorial/Bucks County Lions Football Classic Saturday night. The rest of the game belonged to the South All-Stars. Scoring five times, Conwell-Egan quarterback Anthony Singlar threw a pair of touchdown passes and Pennsbury’s Dante Devin scored three times on the way to […]

Monteiro leads West over East, 34-19

READING – Daniel Boone’s Jon Monteiro threw for 155 yards in the first half to pace the West all-stars to a 34-19 win over the East all-stars in the 12 the annual Voices Berks Senior Football Classic Sunday at Albright’s Shirk Stadium. In the first half the East all-stars led 19-14 behind a pair of touchdowns by Reading High’s […]

Kosciolek, Inama Honorary Captains for SCFCA All-Star Game

Veteran college football assistant coaches Cazzie Kosciolek and Eric Inama are the honorary captains for this year’s Schuylkill County Football Coaches Association All-Star Game, which will kickoff Saturday, June 12, 7 p.m. , at Rotary Field, Schuylkill Haven.Kosciolek, a 1993 Panther Valley graduate, will represent the North. Inama, a 2001 Nativity graduate, will represent the […]

Dual sport standout Burke Chooses football at East Stroudsburg

Tyler Burke Quakertown High School Senior recently signed a letter of intent to play football under scholarship for East Stroudsburg University. He is shown in photo alongside former football/track coach and mentor Steve Curley (Strayer Middle School) Tyler Burke of Quakertown Senior High School has recently signed a letter of intent to play football for […]

Kyle Smith sets record in win over West Catholic, 23-21

COATESVILLE – Last year the Burrs defeated Lancaster Catholic in the semis, 37-14. This year Lancaster Catholic would return the favor. Lancaster Catholic (14-1) quarterback Kyle Smith’s touchdown pass with 1:01 remaining sealed the comeback as the Crusaders defeated West Catholic 23-21 in the PIAA Class 2A Eastern finals. With the win Lancaster Catholic will […]

LaSalle cruises over Ridley, 35-7

PHILADELPHIA – LaSalle’s defense forced five turnovers and the Explorers scored four touchdowns in the final 17 minutes en route to a 35-7 win over Ridley at Northeast High. In the first quarter Jamal Abdur-Rahman scored on a one-yard touchdown. Mike Bennett’s kick gave LaSalle a 7-0 lead. Ridley’s defense would come up with a […]

Crusaders hang on

SHAMOKIN – On a day when the snow was falling hard you had to throw out your playbook. It was time to go back to basic football. That is what Lancaster Catholic did. The Crusaders held off a tough Loyalsock Township team and grinded out a 19-13 win to advance to the PIAA Class 2A […]

West Catholic moves on

KINTNERSVILLE – Last season West Catholic made it to the PIAA Class 2A finals led by their big three, Curtis Drake, Raymond Maples and Rob Hollomon. Last year’s contest between Dunmore and West Catholic ended with a 49-21 win for the Burrs. Those players are gone now. But there is still have a familiar name […]

CRUSADER TALENT TOO MUCH FOR STATE COLLEGE

STATE COLLEGE – Before the game between highly ranked Bishop McDevitt and State College both coaches said “this game is like a tune up for playoffs”. They forgot to tell the players. Both teams fought hard all night long, each coming from deficits throughout the game. State College was the first to battle back but […]

Seals win over Berwick

BERWICK – “I can’t wait to play”. Those are the five words I asked Berwick coach Gary Campbell. After a crushing 34-6 defeat to the Seals in which Berwick was held to under 70 yards total offense on the night he’s probably still waiting for his team to play. Berwicks lone bright spot came on […]

North Hits South with 26-7 loss

Lezzer Lumber Classic, Bald Eagle High School – It’s hard to judge just how emotional teams can be when playing an all star game but in the first quarter running back Matt Overdorf from Central Mountain High School, playing for the North team, found out just how emotional this game would be. After a short […]

Bethel Park Wins OT Thriller

It’s been a long time since Wilson was this deep into the playoffs, and as Blackhawk coach Jeff Methany said “it’s been forever since Bethel Park was the same”. Today by winning the Western Final game in a 38-35 overtime thriller before a packed Memorial Stadium in State College Forever will last another week for the Blackhawks. […]

STATE COLLEGE STAYS UNDEFEATED

Rob Stupar can claim bragging rights to something neither of his brothers can do. He helped his team to an undefeated regular season at State College. I should note here that one is in the NFL and the other one , Nate, plays for a currently undefeated Nittany Lion team. And just for kicks let’s […]

Seals Collar Dawgs

“The 3-5 defense is not one of my favorite defenses to face, it’s unpredictable. You never know who’s coming and from where.” Gary Campbell, before the start of the game between his BerwickBulldogs and the Selinsgrove Seals. Unpredictable is what he got. Selinsgrove kept pressure on Berwicks offense all night long holding an offense that […]

Lewisburg Takes Control Of Spartans

Lewisburg hasn’t been 4-0 to start the season in forever, or so it seemed. Tonight at Christy Mathewson Stadium forever ended. Coming out of the locker room after halftime leading Hughesville 7-0, thanks to a 50 yard pass from Sr. qb Sean Bell to James logan and a 3 yard run from Cody Fisher, the […]

Schedules

History

District News

© Copyright 1999-2024 easternpafootball.com. No portion of this website may be reproduced or duplicated without the express written consent of easternpafootball.com.

Facebook Twitter Youtube