EasternPAFootball - Your #1 Source for High School Football in Eastern PA

Please support our Reporters

Articles

2022 Mr. PA Football winners announced

March 26, 2023 David Mika

HARRISBURG – On Saturday afternoon, at the Country Club of Harrisburg, the award winners were announced. The votes were determined by fans and media members. The awards are sponsored by SportsRecruiters.com and owner Wayde Marsico. The night got started with the announcement of the Three Star award to Lower Dauphin’s Charlie Fortney. He is heading […]

Deauntra Thompson-Smith named new Head Football Coach at Dobbins Vo-Tech

March 16, 2023 David Mika

On March 7th, Deauntra Thompson-Smith was named the new head football coach at Dobbins Vo-Tech. Coach Thompson-Smith took time to talk to EasternPAFootball.com about his new role. What is your previous coaching background? I served as the Defensive Coordinator for South Philadelphia High School for three seasons, Olney High school for one season, and […]

Lloyd Brooks named new Head Football Coach at Wilson Area

March 22, 2023 David Mika

On March 20th, 2023 the WASD School Board approved Lloyd Brooks as our next Head Football Coach. Brooks brings a plethora of experience to our Wilson Area Athletic Department programs. Brooks, a former Lock Haven graduate and football player, looks to bring a variety of coaching experience from the EPC (Dieruff & Allentown Central Catholic) […]

Athen’s Jack Young Announces Retirement After 22 Years as Head Football Coach

March 26, 2023 David Mika

On Tuesday, Athens Superintendent Craig Stage announced that Head Football Coach Jack Young was going to retire after 22 seasons on the sidelines for the Wildcats. Young led the Wildcats to six Northern Tier League Championships and a District IV title in 2004. “There was so much going on that year (2004). We opened a […]

High School Football Showcase at Moravian University – May 20th, 2023

March 30, 2023 David Mika

St. Luke’s/Big 33 High School Football Showcase Sign up here

2022-23 EasternPAFootball.com All-Academic Silver Team

February 11, 2023 David Mika

Silver Team: (3.4 to 3.7) Updated March 12th Attn: Coaches If your player is not listed, please email me at Dave@easternpafootball.com. I will continue adding players daily to my list! Player Name Position(s) School Graduation year Aaden Lopez QB Muhlenberg 2024 Aaron Crossley RB/LB Wyoming Area 2024 Aaron Crothers ILB Perkiomen Valley 2024 Aaron […]

2022-23 EasternPAFootball.com All-Academic Bronze Team

February 11, 2023 David Mika

Bronze Team: (3.0 to 3.3) Updated March 12th Attn: Coaches If your player is not listed, please email me at Dave@easternpafootball.com. I will continue adding players daily to my list! Player Name Position(s) School Graduation year Aaryn Longenecker RB/DB Cocalico 2024 Aaryn Nickerson Shenandoah Valley 2023 Aidan Dearing WR/DB Bishop Shanahan 2023 Aiden Civitella WR/DB […]

2022 All-Area/All-League/All-State/All-EPA Teams

January 23, 2023 David Mika

Coaches, Please email us your 2022 All-League/All-Area Teams at Dave@easternpafootball.com District 1 BAL Team All-Central League All-Delco League (Offense) All-Delco League (Defense) All-Delco Team All Del-Val 1st Team All Del-Val 2nd Team All-Pioneer Athletic Conference Team Ches-Mont All-League All-Intelligencer/Courier Times Football Team DLN All-Area Team Mercury All-Area: Football Team The Reporter/Times Herald/Montgomery Media All-Area […]

Recruiting

Wide Receiver Rodney Gallagher Honored as a 2023 All-American as Part of All- American Bowl’s Road to the Dome Tour

October 14, 2022 David Mika

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 […]

Wide Receiver Rodney Gallagher Honored as a 2023 All-American as Part of All- American Bowl’s Road to the Dome Tour

Another Philly running back heading to Georgia

London Montgomery commits to Penn State

Josiah Trotter is heading to West Virginia

Wyomissing Area’s Jven Williams commits to Penn State

OPEN DATES

Open Dates: West Catholic Prep (District 12 – Class 2A)

March 25, 2023 David Mika

West Catholic Prep (District 12 – Class 2A) is seeking a scrimmage on 8/26, a week 1 away game on 9/1 or 9/2, and a week 2 home game on 9/8 or 9/9. If interested please contact head coach Don Richardson at donald.richardson@westcatholic.org.

Open Dates: West Catholic Prep (District 12 – Class 2A)

Open Dates: St. Joe’s Prep Freshman Team

Open Dates: Williamsport (District 4 – Class 6A)

Open Dates: Martinsburg (WV)

Open Dates: Harrisburg High School (District 3– Class 6A)

COACHING JOBS

Coaching Jobs: Wilson Area HS (District 11 – Class 3A)

March 23, 2023 David Mika

Assistant Football Coach Position for the 2023-2024 season. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, application, references, and Act 151 (Child Abuse), Act 34 (State Police), Act 114 (FBI) Clearances, Act 24 (Arrest and Conviction Report and Certification) form, and Act 168 (Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release) forms to Mr. John Martuscelli, Principal, Wilson Area High […]

Coaching Jobs: Wilson Area HS (District 11 – Class 3A)

Coaching Jobs: Father Judge (District 12 – Class 6A)

Coaching Jobs: Northampton High School (District 11 – Class 6A)

Coaching Jobs: West Catholic (District 12 – Class 2A)

Coaching Jobs: Great Valley HS (District 1 – Class 5A)

TOP PERFORMERS

2022 Weekly Top Performers 11/23 to 11/26

November 27, 2022 David Mika

Each week I will email the Head Coaches the blank form for my top performance information. If you didn’t receive an email and have a player(s) that you would like on the list email me at Dave@easternpafootball.com. This is a Weekly list Top Offensive Performers Passing (250-yards or more) 353 – Darmel Lopez, Executive Education […]

2022 Weekly Top Performers 11/23 to 11/26

2022 Weekly Top Performers 11/17 to 11/19

Weekly Top Offensive Performers thru November 13, 2022

Weekly Top Defensive Performers thru November 13, 2022

Weekly Top Special Team Performers thru November 13, 2022

PLAYER PREVIEWS IN 100 DAYS

Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 100: Terrell Reynolds, Harrisburg HS

August 26, 2022 David Mika

Player Name: Terrell Reynolds School: Harrisburg High School Class of: 2023 Primary Position: DE Jersey Number: 2 Height: 6’2 Weight: 240 Bench: 285 Squat (lbs): 455 Deadlift (lbs): 405 Clean (lbs): 225 Starting Experience (Years): 3 years 2021 Stats: Defense: 77 solo tackles 123 total tackles 37 TFL 22.5 sacks 10 hurries 6 caused fumbles 4 […]

Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 100: Terrell Reynolds, Harrisburg HS

Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 100: Alex Erby, Steelton-Highspire HS

Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 100: Josiah Trotter, St. Joseph’s Prep

Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 100: London Montgomery, Scranton Prep HS

Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 100: J’Ven Wiliams, Wyomissing Area HS

TEAM PREVIEWS

2022 Team Preview: Emmaus Hornets (11)

August 26, 2022 David Mika

Head Coach: Harold Fairclough Assistant Coaches: Dale Fink Jake Hildebrand Pete Verile Matt Cohen Jake Reichard Rich Ocelus Mike Palos Ramie Mussa John Scerbo Mark Scisly Rob Sawicki Eric Miller Eric Miller Team Name: Emmaus Hornets 2021 Record: 9-4 District: District 11 Class: AAAAAA League: Eastern Pennsylvania Conference South Key Starters Lost: Jared Groller Jaden […]

2022 Team Preview: Emmaus Hornets (11)

2022 Team Preview: Halifax Wildcats (3)

2022 Team Preview: Springfield-Montco Spartans (1)

2022 Team Preview: Kennett Blue Demons (1)

2022 Team Preview: Southern Lehigh Spartans (11)

GAME OF THE WEEK ARTICLES

St. Joe’s Prep smashes Harrisburg, 42-7, in the Class 6A championship for its seventh state crown

December 11, 2022 Joseph Santoliquito

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 […]

St. Joe’s Prep smashes Harrisburg, 42-7, in the Class 6A championship for its seventh state crown

Belle Vernon wins its first state title in dramatic fashion, 9-8, over Neumann-Goretti in the 3A state finals

Ryan Palmieri leads Pine-Richland over Imhotep Charter, 28-14, in the Class 5A final

Southern Columbia wins its sixth-straight Class 2A state title, taking down Westinghouse, 37-22

Bishop McDevitt claims its first title in 27 years, beating Aliquippa for the 4A crown, 41-18

District 1, 2, 3 News

DISTRICT 1

Coaching Jobs: Great Valley HS (District 1 – Class 5A)

March 15, 2023 David Mika

Great Valley High School (District 1 – Class 5A) is seeking two contracted assistant coaches. Preference will be given to coaches that have experience coaching quarterbacks, defensive line, and/or linebackers. There is potential to move into a coordinator role for those who have the experience. Please send your resume to Jeff Martin at jmartin@gvsd.org.

Coaching Jobs: Great Valley HS (District 1 – Class 5A)

Coaching Jobs: Upper Dublin HS (District 1 – Class 5-A)

Kyle Beller named new Head Football Coach at Pennridge High School

The 7th Annual Roger Grove Reunion & Golf Classic

Dennis Shaw named new Head Football Coach at Chester High School

DISTRICT 2

Bo Orlando Named 2023 Big 33 Honorary Chairman

March 8, 2023 David Mika

Bo knows football. Today the PSFCA Big 33 named former Berwick Bulldog quarterback Bo Orlando as this year’s Honorary Chairman. In High School, Orlando played quarterback and defensive back at Berwick Area High School. In his senior year, he led Berwick (13-0) to the USA Today mythical national championship in 1983. Bo received a scholarship […]

Bo Orlando Named 2023 Big 33 Honorary Chairman

Q&A With New Western Wayne Head Football Coach Shane Grodack

State bound! Bishop McDevitt Dominates Crestwood, Advances to Championship Game

Northern Lehigh beats Lackawanna Trail to reach Quarterfinals

Nigel Linton Leads Whitehall Over Delaware Valley in First Round of State Playoffs

DISTRICT 3

Open Dates: Harrisburg High School (District 3– Class 6A)

March 17, 2023 David Mika

Harrisburg High School (District 3 – Class 6A) is looking for a varsity football game on 9/1/23 or 9/2/23. If interested, email Head Coach Calvin Everett at ceverett@hbgsd.us.

Open Dates: Harrisburg High School (District 3– Class 6A)

HEADING BACK HOME: Anthony Sottasante is the next Head Football Coach at Donegal

Open Dates: Trinity High School (District 3 – Class 2A)

Open Dates: Cedar Crest High School (District 3 – Class 6A)

Open Dates: Harrisburg High School (District 3– Class 6A)

District 4, 11, 12 News

DISTRICT 4

Athen’s Jack Young Announces Retirement After 22 Years as Head Football Coach

March 26, 2023 David Mika

Athen’s Jack Young Announces Retirement After 22 Years as Head Football Coach

Open Dates: Williamsport (District 4 – Class 6A)

Open Dates: Jersey Shore (District 4 – Class 4A)

Open Dates: Line Mountain HS (District 4 – Class 2A)

Southern Columbia wins its sixth-straight Class 2A state title, taking down Westinghouse, 37-22

DISTRICT 11

High School Football Showcase at Moravian University – May 20th, 2023

March 30, 2023 David Mika

St. Luke’s/Big 33 High School Football Showcase Sign up here

High School Football Showcase at Moravian University – May 20th, 2023

Coaching Jobs: Wilson Area HS (District 11 – Class 3A)

Lloyd Brooks named new Head Football Coach at Wilson Area

Coaching Jobs: Northampton High School (District 11 – Class 6A)

Coaching Jobs: Dieruff High School (District 11 – Class 6A)

DISTRICT 12

Open Dates: West Catholic Prep (District 12 – Class 2A)

March 25, 2023 David Mika

Open Dates: West Catholic Prep (District 12 – Class 2A)

Coaching Jobs: Father Judge (District 12 – Class 6A)

Open Dates: St. Joe’s Prep Freshman Team

Coaching Jobs: West Catholic (District 12 – Class 2A)

Deauntra Thompson-Smith named new Head Football Coach at Dobbins Vo-Tech

Non-PIAA, Out Of State, Recent News

Non-PIAA

Open Dates: The Episcopal Academy (Inter-Ac)

January 24, 2023 David Mika

The Episcopal Academy (Inter-Ac) is looking to fill the following dates for next fall. If interested, please contact Todd Fairlie at Tfairlie@ea1785.org. Week 0- Aug 25th (Scrimmage) and Week 4 – Sep 22nd (Home game needed).

Open Dates: The Episcopal Academy (Inter-Ac)

Open Dates: Malvern Prep (Inter-Ac)

Save George School’s 11-Man Football Team in its 100th Year!

Open Dates: The Academy of the New Church

Open Dates: The Haverford School

Out Of State

Open Dates: Martinsburg (WV)

March 18, 2023 David Mika

Martinsburg (WV) is looking for games, home or away, on 08/25/23, 09/08/23, and 11/03/23. We have the ability to play the corresponding dates in 2024. Email or call Davis Moore at davis.moore@k12.wv.us.

Open Dates: Martinsburg (WV)

Open Dates: Catholic Memorial (MA)

Open Dates: Bernards High School (NJ)

Open Dates: Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School (NY)

Open Dates: Dover HS (Dover, DE)