Mount Carmel Area dominate first half, cruise to 49-20 win over Central Mountain
MOUNT CARMEL-There were plenty of touchdowns to go around for Mount Carmel in a 49-20 win over Central Mountain on Senior Night. Seven different Red Tornadoes crossed the goal line, including two on punt returns, as Mount Carmel quickly and efficiently spread the wealth throughout the early part of the game. Central Mountain did score […]
2024 Team Preview: Mifflin County Huskies (6)
Head Coach: Shane Breon Assistant Coaches: Sandy Breon Colton Craig Joe Daubert Bob Douglas Brian Heckert Steve Himes Team Name: Mifflin County Huskies District: 6 Class: 5A League: Mid-Penn Conference, Keystone Division 2023 Record: 5-6 8/25 Central Mountain (5A) 7:00 pm W 41-6 9/01 @ Shikellamy (4A) 7:00 pm W 23-6 9/08 Altoona Area (6A) […]
2024 Team Preview: State College Area Little Lions (6)
Head Coach: Matt Lintel Team Name: State College Area Little Lions District: 6 Class: 6A League: Mid-Penn Conference, Commonwealth Division 2023 Record: 7-4 8/25 @ Williamsport (6A) 7:00 pm W 49-20 9/01 Downingtown East (6A) 7:00 pm L 26-28 9/15 Altoona Area* (6A) 7:00 pm W 49-7 9/22 @ Central Dauphin* (6A) 7:00 pm W […]
2024 Team Preview: Juniata Indians (6)
Head Coach: Kurt Condo Assistant Coaches: Team Name: Juniata Indians District: 6 Class: 4A League: Mid-Penn Conference, Capital Division 2023 Record: 8-6 8/26 @ Troy Area (2A) 7:00 pm L 21-56 9/01 Selinsgrove (4A) 7:00 pm L 8-38 9/08 @ West Perry (3A) 6:00 pm L 21-39 9/15 @ Newport* (2A) 7:00 pm W 33-6 […]
Open Dates: Imani Christian Academy (District 7 – Class 3A)
Imani Christian Academy (District 7 – Class 3A) is looking for a game on August 23, 2024. We are looking for a home or away game and can play on a neutral site. We are a small school (25-man roster). If interested, please contact Head Football Coach LaRoi Johnson at coachlaroijohnson89@gmail.com
Open Dates: Northern Bedford County (District 5 – Class 1A)
Northern Bedford County (District 5 – Class 1A) is looking for a game on 9/6/24 and 9/5/25. We are looking to travel this year to balance out our schedule. We are also open to playing on Saturday as needed. Please contact Head Coach Garry Black at gblack@nbcsd.org and AD Jeff Batzel at jbatzel@nbcsd.org. Note- We […]
Belle Vernon repeats as 3A state champs, 38-7, beating Northwestern Lehigh
Photos by Matt Topper MECHANICSBURG, PA — Repeating is never easy. It comes with the perfunctory pressure of getting everyone’s A-game. It means mentally getting up for each game, which can be a draining process, and is usually an arduous task. Belle Vernon defied the old obstacles this season. The Leopards made it look easy […]
Southern Columbia drives its way to seven-straight state Class 2A titles with 21-20 win over Westinghouse
Photos by Matt Topper MECHANICSBURG, PA — Jim Roth is in his 40th year at Southern Columbia. The legendary Tigers’ coach has seen everything. Well, almost everything. What Roth can tuck away for safe keeping, to be forever cherished for posterity, is Southern Columbia’s own version of “The Drive.” Trailing by six, looking at the […]
The 2023 Aliquippa Quips are the first undefeated state champion in school history, beating Dallas, 60-14, in the 4A final
MECHANICSBURG, PA — There is a long, storied history with the Aliquippa football program. Hall of Famers Mike Ditka and Darrelle Revis went there. Three-time Super Bowl champion Ty Law is a graduate of the school. The Quips have been to 10 PIAA state championships. They have won four state crowns (1991-2A, 2003-2A, 2018-3A, 2021-4A). […]
South Williamsport moves on to Class A Semifinals after beating Cambria Heights
WILLIAMSPORT – In South Williamsport’s two losses this season, the Mounties committed a total of nine turnovers. Over the last two weeks, the Mounties avenged both of those losses with wins over two-time defending district champion Canton and a blowout win over Muncy in the District 4 Class A championship game last weekend to give […]
Southern Columbia beats Bald Eagle Area in PIAA Class 2A Football Quarterfinal, 18-8
CATAWISSA – For the second straight week, Southern Columbia found itself in a grind-it-out battle on Friday in the 2A state quarterfinals. A week after being in a scoreless tie with Troy before scoring a pair of second-half touchdowns, the Tigers once again battled through a scoreless tie against Bald Eagle Area in the first […]
Open Dates: Corry Area (District 10 – Class 4A)
Corry Area (District 10 – Class 4A) is looking to host a home game on Thursday (9/7) or Saturday (9/9). If interested, please contact Athletic Director Mike Daniels at mdaniels@corrysd.net.
St. Joe’s Prep smashes Harrisburg, 42-7, in the Class 6A championship for its seventh state crown
Photo courtesy of Matt Topper MECHANICSBURG, PA — Nothing was going to stop them. From the first meetings in January to summer practice, to the first snap in balmy Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, nothing was going to get in the way of the St. Joseph Prep Hawks from winning another PIAA Class 6A state championship but […]
Belle Vernon wins its first state title in dramatic fashion, 9-8, over Neumann-Goretti in the 3A state finals
MECHANICSBURG, PA — Inches from history. Inches from making history. Inches from being haunted by missing history. Inches is what separated Belle Vernon and Neumann-Goretti Saturday afternoon in the PIAA Class 3A state championship at Chapman Field at Cumberland Valley High School. On a third-and-one with :45 left to play, and inches from the go-ahead […]
Ryan Palmieri leads Pine-Richland over Imhotep Charter, 28-14, in the Class 5A final
Photo courtesy of Matt Topper MECHANICSBURG, PA — Ryan Palmieri was still back in the locker room cleaning up after the mess that was Pine-Richland’s homecoming game against Seneca Valley back in September. Everyone was mulling around, struggling to piece their emotions together, when Rams’ coach Jon LeDonne pulled everything in with a terse passing […]
Southern Columbia wins its sixth-straight Class 2A state title, taking down Westinghouse, 37-22
Photos courtesy of Matt Topper MECHANICSBURG, PA — A few months ago, Braeden Wisloski wasn’t supposed to be here in December. Neither was Wes Barnes or Blake Wise, or legendary Southern Columbia coach Jim Roth. A few months ago, the Tigers were considered dead. They were sitting at an uncharacteristic 5-3 after suffering their third […]
Bishop McDevitt claims its first title in 27 years, beating Aliquippa for the 4A crown, 41-18
Photo courtesy of Matt Topper MECHANICSBURG, PA — It haunted them. Bishop McDevitt senior receiver Tyshawn Russell sat on the edge of his couch after last year’s state title loss to Aliquippa and replayed it 10 times the next morning. Crusaders’ senior two-way lineman Riley Robell couldn’t sleep at all, anxious to cut up the […]
Steelton-Highspire is 1A State Champs for the second time in three years
Photo courtesy of Matt Topper MECHANICSBURG, PA — Taped up on a mirror in the Steelton-Highspire weight room sits a picture. It’s a resonating image of two chest-bumping Canton players with the final score emblazed in the background. It was a tough image for the Steelton-Highspire Steamrollers to get over after they lost in last […]
2022 PIAA State Championship Class 3A Preview
This year christens a new venue for the PIAA state football championships—Chapman Field at Cumberland Valley. This year’s state championships also welcome four teams that have never been to the state finals before, which is in the seventh year under the 6A system. Only two defending state champions return this season, Southern Columbia going for […]
2022 PIAA State Championship Class 5A Preview
This year christens a new venue for the PIAA state football championships—Chapman Field at Cumberland Valley. This year’s state championships also welcome four teams that have never been to the state finals before, which is in the seventh year under the 6A system. Only two defending state champions return this season, Southern Columbia going for […]
2022 PIAA State Championship Class 2A Preview
This year christens a new venue for the PIAA state football championships—Chapman Field at Cumberland Valley. This year’s state championships also welcome four teams that have never been to the state finals before, which is in the seventh year under the 6A system. Only two defending state champions return this season, Southern Columbia going for […]
2022 PIAA State Championship Class 4A Preview
This year christens a new venue for the PIAA state football championships—Chapman Field at Cumberland Valley. This year’s state championships also welcome four teams that have never been to the state finals before, which is in the seventh year under the 6A system. Only two defending state champions return this season, Southern Columbia going for […]
2022 PIAA State Championship Class 1A Preview
This year christens a new venue for the PIAA state football championships—Chapman Field at Cumberland Valley. This year’s state championships also welcome four teams that have never been to the state finals before, which is in the seventh year under the 6A system. Only two defending state champions return this season, Southern Columbia going for […]
Harrisburg Blows Past State College 27-7 To Reach 6A Championship
ALTOONA – Mansion Park in Altoona is as well known for its wild weather as it is for being a classic venue for PIAA football games. The 6A Semifinal matchup between State College and Harrisburg would only add to the legion. The first quarter of driving wind and rain turned into three-quarters of gale-force swirling […]
Pine Richland Throttles Cocalico 34-12 To Advance To The 5A Championship
ALTOONA – One winning streak had to come to an end when Pine Richland and Cocalico played Friday night. Both Pine Richland and Cocalico made miraculous transformations mid-season that propelled them into the PIAA 5A Semi-Final game. Pine Richland capitalized on its opportunities and held the Cocalico running game in check all game long. The […]
Southern Columbia duo of Barnes, Wisloski run past Bishop Guilfoyle
ALTOONA – Southern Columbia’s quest for a sixth consecutive state championship is alive and well. A third straight road game proved to be nothing more than a small inconvenience, as the Tigers once again put together a fantastic second-half performance to break open a tight game. Southern (11-3) forced four turnovers, scored twice on defense, […]
State College Tops Harrisburg 20-6
HARRISBURG – Coming into week eight action, the Mid Penn Commonwealth Title was a three-team race. With Cumberland Valley’s loss Friday night, the State College Little Lions had a chance to take control of the League race Saturday afternoon vs Harrisburg at Severance Field. Using a balanced offensive attack, a solid defensive effort, and flawless […]
Wide Receiver Rodney Gallagher Honored as a 2023 All-American as Part of All- American Bowl’s Road to the Dome Tour
Four-Star West Virginia University Commit Rodney Gallagher Welcomed to the 2023 All-American Bowl with Virtual Jersey Presentation STAMFORD, Conn. – October 12, 2022 – Wide receiver Rodney Gallagher (Uniontown, Pennsylvania/ Laurel Highlands High School), the West Virginia University commit, was officially honored today as a 2023 All-American during a virtual jersey presentation as part of […]
Wolverines Jump Ahead Early, Hold Off Bearcats in Opener
Elijah Nesby scored the first three touchdowns of the game for the WPIAL’s Woodland Hills in the second game of the Saturday slate at Chambersburg’s Peach Bowl. It ended up being much more difficult to close out William Penn and West Virginia commit Jaheim White. The Wolverines eventually did hold off the Bearcats 28-24 in […]
Windber defeats Fairfield with 57-0 win
John Shuster and Windber Area Football were coming off their first district title game appearance since 2017. The Ramblers hadn’t won since 2008. They faced top-seeded Westinghouse in District 5-8 Class 2A championship last season and fell in a heartbreaking 35-34 loss when a field-goal attempt went wide right at the end of regulation. The Ramblers […]
Coaching Jobs: Bellefonte Area School District (District 6 – Class 3A)
Bellefonte Area School District is accepting applications for the position of Varsity Assistant Football Coach. This position is responsible for, but not limited to the following: Enforcing district and department behavioral and academic expectations of their student-athletes. Supervising student-athletes before, during, and after practices and contests, including locker rooms, on busses, etc. First to arrive and last […]
Open Date: Westinghouse (District 8 – Class 2A)
Westinghouse (District 8 – Class 2A) out of Pittsburgh, PA is looking for a Week 5 game either September 30th or October 1st. Our home stadium is already booked, so we will need to travel. If interested please contact our Head Coach, Donta Green at 412-320-5996 or greendonta@rocketmail.com.
Open Dates: Pittsburgh Central Catholic (District 7 – Class 6A)
Pittsburgh Central Catholic (District 7 – Class 6A) is looking to schedule a game ( home or away) for the weekend of Sept. 2/3. If anyone is interested they can contact Mike Kennedy at mjkennedy86@gmail.com.
Coaching Jobs: Bellefonte Area HS
Bellefonte Area: Varsity Assistant Football Coach – (Offensive) Bellefonte Area School District is accepting applications for the position of Varsity Assistant Football Coach. This position is responsible for, but not limited to the following: Enforcing district and department behavioral and academic expectations of their student-athletes. Supervising student-athletes before, during, and after practices and contests, including locker rooms, […]
Mt. Lebanon makes history with its first-ever state title, defeating St. Joe’s Prep. 35-17
Mt. Lebanon coach Bob Palko had the game ball tucked under his arm, and looked back over his shoulder at his victorious team Saturday night at Hersheypark Stadium, after the Blue Devils’ historic 35-17 PIAA Class 6A victory over traditional powerhouse St. Joseph’s Prep. What was it that made the Blue Devils so special, what […]
Central Valley wins its second-straight PIAA Class 3A title shutting out Wyomissing Area
Central Valley had not lost a football game since December 7, 2019—at the PIAA Class 3A state championship. Wyomissing Area had not lost a football game since November 27, 2020—to Central Valley, at the PIAA Class 3A state championship. Central Valley had a 26-game winning streak, the longest in the state. Wyomissing had a 15-game […]
Penn-Trafford captures first state title with a 17-14 OT victory over Imhotep Charter
Cade Yacamelli was losing sleep. Carter Green was sitting by himself in an empty parking lot urging his teammates forward. John Ruane was looking at game film and nodding his head, that this could be solved. In mid-September, Penn-Trafford had lost its second-straight game, sitting at 2-2. Its star player, Yacamelli, was convinced things would […]
Southern Columbia Takes Another Piece Of History Again With A Fivepeat Against Serra Catholic
As they walked off the Southern Columbia team bus on Friday morning, they were really hard to miss. Passengers looking down from planes could have spotted Gavin Garcia’s leopard-print suit and Connor Gallagher’s glittering gold disco ball ensemble from miles away. It kind of personified the Tigers. They’re confident. They look good and they play […]
Aliquippa Tops Bishop McDevitt To Win 4A State Championship
A freshman willed his team to victory in what amounted to the biggest game for every player on the field up to this point in their careers in the PIAA Class 4A championship Thursday night at Hersheypark Stadium. Tiqwai “Tikey” Hayes rushed for 139 yards and three touchdowns, and also picked up a crucial first […]
Bishop Guilfoyle Defeats Redbank Valley 21-14 in Thrilling 1A PIAA State Title Game
HERSHEY – Bishop Guilfoyle scored a late touchdown with 3:31 left in the game and held off Redbank Valley in a PIAA Class 1A championship game Thursday afternoon at Hersheypark Stadium. This is the Marauders’ fourth PIAA State title and first since 2016 when they won three straight titles in a row. “We played in […]
Southern rolls to State Semis
CATAWISSA – It didn’t take long for Southern Columbia to take control of Richland Friday night in Catawissa. The visiting Rams committed a pair of costly turnovers in the opening quarter, and the home Tigers dominated all facets of the game to roll to a 62-20 victory. The win advances Southern Columbia in the PIAA […]
Coaching Jobs: Central Cambria HS (District 6, Class 2A)
The Central Cambria School District is seeking a Head Varsity Football Coach for the Central Cambria Red Devil football team. Central Cambria is a Class AA PIAA school competing in the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference within District 6. The recommended candidate will enjoy a newly renovated stadium with a new FieldTurf surface, a new fieldhouse, […]
Harrisburg Has Just Enough To Beat State College 15-13
HARRISBURG – Everyone knows that the Mid Penn Commonwealth regular season schedule is a grind like no other in PA. State College and Harrisburg kept the grind alive with a Saturday Severance Field matinee. Both teams did a great job playing to their strengths all game long. And in the end, it came down to […]
Turnovers help Wildcats topple Braves
SUNBURY – As the Shikellamy marching band stood on the field prior to Friday night’s season-opening football game between the Shikellamy Braves and the Central Mountain Wildcats, everything seemed normal. It was a typical hot and humid night in late August as the teams prepared to get their seasons off on the right foot, but […]
Coaching Jobs: Central Mountain High School
Head Football Coach – Central Mountain High School Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching Date Posted: 1/8/2021 Location: Central Mountain High School Closing Date: 1/22/21 at 3:30 pm Head Coach QUALIFICATIONS: Previous head coaching experience preferred. Previous coaching experience in assigned sport is desired. Has knowledge and background in the assigned sport. Knowledge of the technical and fundamental […]
Pine-Richland tops a brilliant season with its first Class 5A state title
Luke Miller couldn’t help himself. The Pine-Richland senior was running around with blood-shot eyes grabbing and hugging everyone in green he could find. The Kent State-bound linebacker made a promise to himself four years ago when he was an intense water boy running up and down the sidelines when Pine-Richland won the 2017 PIAA 6A […]
Thomas Jefferson squeezes by Jersey Shore, 21-14, for its second-straight Class 4A state crown
It looked safe. Jersey Shore couldn’t move the ball. The Bulldogs had minus-66 yards rushing. They had 97 yards of total offense, based on their last two drives. Still, a bolt of fright ripped through Thomas Jefferson Saturday night in the PIAA Class 4A championship at Hersheypark Stadium. What appeared comfortable for 47 minutes and […]
Southern Columbia coach Jim Roth takes a historical victory in the Tigers’ fourth-straight Class 2A state title
Nothing lasts 37 years anymore. Nothing. Concrete football stadiums decay. Bronze monuments tarnish in time. Yet, in Southern Columbia, Jim Roth keeps going to practice every afternoon. He’s been doing it for close to four decades. The high school coaching legend does it based on a simple tenet: He likes what he’s doing. Roth likes […]
Central Valley roars back with a big second half to claim its first state title
Under the deluge of mercy-rule victories, and an undefeated record stood Brandon Graham. The 6-foot, 195-pound Central Valley senior was easy to lose in the Warriors’ grand quest of winning the school’s first PIAA state football championship. The starting point guard for the basketball team, Graham was convinced by his pals to play football his […]
Steelton-Highspire claims its first state title in over a decade
Damein Hammonds and Odell Greene each have a faint recollection of what it was like. The Steelton-Highspire senior tandem were barely waist high when they were shivering in the Hersheypark Stadium stands over a decade ago. That, they remember. There was one thing about that chilly December day in 2008—the Steamrollers won the Class 1A […]
Steel High Survives Jeanette to Claim 1A Title 32-20
(Hershey) Jeanette and Steel High were no strangers to the Hershey Park PIAA stage on Friday. These two set the championship table in the 11AM start of our two day smorgasbord of Pennsylvania football. This opening act did not disappoint. A furious fourth quarter had Steel High capturing its third PIAA Championship in school history […]
Twitter Recap: Pine Richland Rallies Past Governor Mifflin 48-44 In 5A Semi Final
HOLLIDAYSBURG – The 5A Semi-Final between Governor Mifflin and Pine Richland turned into an instant classic. Jump on board this roller coaster ride as Pine Richland heads to Hershey with a 48-44 win Saturday afternoon. Our @BruteAthApparel “Player of the Game “ was @PRRamsFootball Miguel Jackson. Miguel will get a custom commemorative hoodie from @BruteAthApparel […]
Steel-High wins on late field goal
Steelton-Highspire kicker Bryan Hernandez knocked in a 36-yard field goal with 38 seconds remaining and the Steamrollers held off Bishop Guilfoyle 16-14 in a PIAA Class 1A semifinal Saturday afternoon in a cloudy Steelton. Steelton-Highspire moves on to face Jeannette in the PIAA Class 1A championship Friday at Hersheypark Stadium at 11. The District […]
Southern Columbia tops Richland, 57-30
ALTOONA – It’s been nearly two full years since Southern Columbia was seriously challenged in a game. In the 2018 District 4 championship game, the Tigers led Mount Carmel by just five points at halftime, 13-8, before Gaige Garcia returned the second half kickoff 89 yards for a touchdown, which greatly shifted the momentum of […]
Hollidaysburg Pulls Away from Central Mountain in District VI Class AAAAA playoffs
By BILL ALBRIGHT EasternPAFootball.com Senior Writer ALTOONA — There was both good and bad news for Central Mountain in its District VI Class AAAAA playoff game with Hollidaysburg Saturday at Mansion Park. The good news was that the Wildcats dented the scoring column first to take the early lead in the game. But as for […]
Open Dates: Central Clarion HS
Central Clarion (2A) is looking for an opponent Friday, October 30th. If interested, email Nancy Mills at nmills@clarion-schools.com
Bulldogs finish regular season unbeaten at 6-0
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Central Mountain routs Milton Area 49-6
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Pennsylvannia players make MaxPreps All-Decade team
The past decade has produced some incredible high school football talent in Pennsylvania and across the United States. MaxPreps put together the best players who took the field from 2010 to 2019. Where does Pennsylvania rank? Here’s the top 4 teams California: 19 players Florida: 12 players Texas: 11 players Georgia: 9 players Pennsylvania has […]
Clearfield Pulls away from Central Mountain to remain unbeaten
By BILL ALBRIGHT EasternPAFootball Senior Writer MILL HALL – Coming in to Friday night’s meeting, Clearfield and Central Mountain’s records were mirror images of each other as they appeared to be headed in opposite directions. Following the game, that scenario remained intact as Central Mountain fell to 0-5 while Clearfield improved to 5-0 with a […]
Shamokin over Central Mountain
MILL HALL – The line between winning and losing can be very thin at times. It certainly was for Shamokin on Friday at Central Mountain. Taking on a team that it had defeated at home last year, the Indians overcame 15 penalties and three turnovers. They turned a Central Mountain turnover into a touchdown that […]
