Cal ends Ship's run in rematch Nov 22, 2009
With a last-minute fourth-quarter stop, the No. 22 California University of Pennsylvania football team edged past No. 17 Shippensburg, 26-21 Saturday in the second round of the 2009 NCAA Division II Playoffs to advance to its third-consecutive NCAA Regional Championship. The Vulcans, now 10-3, will travel to first-seeded West Liberty on Saturday, Nov. 28, for a noon kickoff at Russek Field in West Liberty. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
RivalsHigh Analysis: Pennsylvania powers emerge Nov 15, 2009
"We honestly expected this to be a down year, but western Pennsylvania football is just as good this year as any other.". Gateway, 11-0 and No. 19 in the RivalsHigh Top 100 football rankings, proved why it's the top team in the state with a 35-3 dismantling of Penn Hills; No. 84 Woodland Hills (10-1) beats Pittsburgh Central Catholic, 36-3. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Varisty Notebook: Coaches enjoy their senior moments Nov 13, 2009
As far as weather, this was one of the worst regular seasons for Western Pennsylvania football in a while. It rained on about half of the Friday nights. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Reading the high school football crystal ball (12) Nov 12, 2009
The most notable of the group was McKeesport, which was ranked No. 8 in Class AAAA by the Pennsylvania Football News before it lost to North Hills, 19-7. This North Hills team isnt the usual power that coach Jack McCurry puts on the field. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
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The University of Pennsylvania football team plays an Ivy League contest at Dartmouth on Saturday ... And they re also starters on the Ivy League University of Pennsylvania football team. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Party of five Sep 25, 2009
Rich Vetock and Tom Elling of the Pennsylvania Football News recently researched every player from Pennsylvania who played in an NFL regular-season game. An examination of their records shows Woodland Hills has a unique party of five. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Leopards Set For Home Opener Sep 21, 2009
Former Lafayette coach Herb McCracken (1924-35; 59-40-6) devised the first huddle system during the 1924 season after learning the Pennsylvania football team had stolen Lafayette's signals. Lafayette became the first team to huddle before each play and this system was immediately adopted by other teams. (Goleopards.com)
High School Sports Blog Update: Three teams make preseason rankings Aug 27, 2009
The Pennsylvania Football News has announced its 2009 preseason rankings. Three area teams made the 'Others to Watch' list while a couple other Mid-Penn teams cracked the top 10. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Ben and Shaq stage thriller in Ambridge Jul 25, 2009
Search post-gazette NOW. John Heller/Post-Gazette Ben Roethlisberger arrives at Ambridge Area High School stadium yesterday evening. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
High School Football: A coaching carousel Jul 6, 2009
Theres only one Pennsylvania football team listed on the MaxPreps Xcellent 25 Early Contenders poll. And that team is Bishop McDevitt. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
East rules again at All-Star football game Jun 20, 2009
Gary M. Baranec of the Altoona Mirror/Special to The Sentinel Trinity product Christian Kuntz (18) goes up for a pass against Ryan Womack from G.A.R. Memorial at the Pennsylvania Football Coaches Association East West All-Star game at Mansion Park Stadium in Altoona on Friday evening ... When the dust settled, East linebacker and St. Josephs Prep graduate Mike Yeager fell on the ball for what amounted to a 27-yard loss for Kuntz and West quarterback Jarrin Campman at the 9th annual... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Ulery, Caola to play football at Frostburg May 6, 2009
The pair will look to continue their success at the next level while remaining teammates after each signed a letter of intent to attend Frostburg State University in Maryland and play football for the NCAA Division III Bobcats (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Kaltenbaugh signs with Seton Hill Mar 19, 2009
The 6-foot, 160-pound right-hander would love to step in and help the Griffins fourth-year program right away. Seton Hill completed its best season with 10 wins, an NCAA Division II playoff berth and NCAA playoff victory this past year. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
PIAA Wrestling Blog: Friend wins; 15 of 17 wrestlers move on (9:00/final update) Mar 6, 2009
Just spoke with Manheim Central football coach Mike Williams along with Pennsylvania Football News editors Rich Vetock and Tom Elling. We're doing our part to get the word out that the Barons are searching for an opening-week game for the 2010 football season. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
National Signing Day Yields 17 Student-Athletes for Lafayette Football Feb 8, 2009
Pennsylvania Football News All-State Honorable mention as a junior ... Associated Press and Pennsylvania Football News Second-Team All-State selection ... participated in Pennsylvania Football Coaches Association East/West All-Star game. (Goleopards.com)
Wildcats Ink 12 Players to National Letter of Intent Feb 8, 2009
All-State Class AAAA 1st team Defensive Line ** Big 33 Game participant ** 1st team Pennsylvania Football News Defensive Line ** 1st team Eastern Pa. com Defensive line ** 1st team All South East Pa Defensive line ** 1st team All League Offensive and Defensive Line ** Two-time 1st team Trentonian Offensive line ** Team Co-Captain ** Lettered 3 yrs Football ** Selected as Defensive Most Valuable Player for his team ** Suburban One League National Champions 2008. (Villanova.com)
