Its definitely going to help having myself, Ian, a couple other guys returning, Adieyefeh said. From there, Harry Adiyefeh Jr. went off-tackle to the end zone for a 34-10 Ram lead. A Mercury All-Area second team offensive lineman in 2019, Kennedy was an All-PAC and All-Mercury selection in 2020, as well as Pa. Football News Class 6A long snapper. 2 in the Class 4A field to go from the outside looking in to a potential district playoff host after Friday nights win, which keeps the season alive for seniors like Sisko, Caffrey, Neeson, Kaufman and Vinny Scarnato. The Rams started slowly in their 21-14 loss to Downingtown East but were the stronger team for much of the second half and came awfully close to completing a comeback from a 21-0 deficit. Spring-Ford was uncertain of the status of its season as it exited the field Friday night, but the Rams appear to be locked into the postseason despite Fridays loss, ranking No. Pioneer Football League: PFL: 1991: 11: 1: St. Louis, Missouri: Southern Conference: SoCon: 1921: 10: 20: Spartanburg, South Carolina: Southland Conference: . Hes joined by stalwart tackle Donnie Nicoline and safety Cole Turner, each of whom will be relied upon as lynchpins in an otherwise young defensive unit. Turner grabbed his third pick of the game early in the second quarter before snagging his fourth and returning it 32 yards for a touchdown two minutes before halftime. Hunter ran for 74 yards. 1 Spring-Ford boys basketball reaches first District 1 final in program history with win over No. Great Valley left the PAC-10 to join the Southern Chester County League. But, the Rams passing game started to click and click it did. From 1998 to 2005, the PAC-10 competed in only one division with the regular season champion named as league champion. [9] While Presbyterian did not become a full conference member until July 2021, it began PFL play in the spring 2021 season, rescheduled from fall 2020 due to COVID-19. In 1985, eight schools banded together to form the Pioneer Athletic Conference. The teams traded punts and Turner grabbed another interception to set up Freeds third touchdown of the game. They rallied from 13 points down in the fourth quarter to extend their 2020 campaign and pick up a win over one of the PACs big boys during PAC Crossover week (started in 2016) for the first time. Theres room for improvement, Bogdan said. He can set the single-season mark with three more grabs in the teams next two games. Since the start of the Pioneer Athletic Conference championship era in 2016, the outcome of Rams versus Vikings has propelled the winner to a plaque-raising championship celebration the final week of October. By the first practice of the week, Turner knows everything and is ready to go. Gary Hopkins, a wide receiver on a couple of Brubakers earliest teams at Spring-Ford, is now back as an assistant coach. I considered myself an average player, he said, but I loved playing the sport. Perkiomen Valley overwhelms Spring-Ford in late stages, advances to District 1-6A final, Cardinal OHara rolls to another District 12 title, District 1 Class 6A Girls Basketball: Haverford dominates Pennsbury to stay undefeated, advance to district title game, DLN local roundup: West Chester East boys basketball wins 5th-place district game, Archbishop Wood in high gear in win over Olney, Abingtons Cire Worley scores 35 in playback win over Conestoga, Great Valley-Phoenixville, Owen J. Roberts advance to ICSHL championship, Hockey: Penncrests Central League ride keeps rolling past Radnor, into final, Plymouth Whitemarsh holds off Lower Merion, advances to 1st District 1-6A final since 2018, No. And we knew what we were signing up for with our non-conference schedule (contests against District 3 powers Cumberland Valley and Manheim Township.) We were blitzing a lot, bringing a lot of pressure, Fish said. It became clear early Friday night: it was not going to reach four. The Rams posted an 11-0 record against PAC competition in the past two seasons on the way to two league crowns. Its coaches, kids, alums, Touchdown Club, parents. The third quarter was more of the same two Freed touchdown passes, including Zollers second score of the evening, and dominant defense capped by a pick-six, this time Payton West cruising home from 36 yards. One person cant win a game. Zollers hauled in nine basil for 147 yards and a fourth period touchdown pass. He added another 567 yards and 12 touchdowns on the ground as he guided the Vikings to the Pioneer Athletic Conference championship. It was tough. Football As of the end of the 2009-2010 school year, St. Pius X no longer exists. But his athletic versatility was demonstrated by his play as a wide receiver and defensive back in football. Gavin Shafer and Will Fish each recovered a fumble in the second quarter. Pioneer Football League 1818 Chouteau Ave. | St. Louis, MO 63103 (p) 314.444.4360 | Contact Us Friday was the Rams third straight win to go to 5-3 after a three-game losing streak at the start of September. Obviously it gave us good field position and it just gets the offense going.. Three plays later, he sealed it with a one-yard sneak to put PV ahead 28-14 with 2:46 to play. To beat a team in four overtimes tells you about the grit and toughness of a team, Miller said. On January 29, 2015, Norristown Area School District school board voted 9-0 to leave the Suburban One and join the PAC after months of discussion. 1: Kamal Gray: Pope John Paul II: 172: 304: 2642: 38: 8: 2: Ryan Engro: Spring-Ford: 184: 303: . It wont take long to find out what the Rams have, as a challenging non-league slate leads up to the PAC opener on September 24 at Perkiomen Valley, where senior QB Ethan Kohler and the Vikings have been patiently awaiting their chance for payback since last years 27-14 loss to the Rams. (3-2, 6-3) after one quarter. It is off to another strong start averaging 12.3 points allowed per game. The two schools had an all-sports rivalry as well when both were in the Horizon League together from 2007 to 2012. In some cases, you might get to 15 if your team is truly special. Kohler kept on a read and broke about a half-dozen tackles, en route to a 44-yard gain to set up PV with a first and goal. We came out running the ball, everyone scoring and finishing drives so it was really good.. Ryan Klimeks two-yard run was his second score of the game and gave the Vikings the lead for good with 7:02 to play after Spring-Ford rallied from 14 down to tie the game in the second half. Zach Zollers was all over the field and played unbelievable; hes going to be exhausted. And you never quit. Brubaker gives the credit to Turner. Evansville dropped football following the 199798 school year. Ricky Lanier, UNC's first black football player, talks about his time at the University of North Carolina. For Spring-Ford, it adds a little urgency for a team that got up off the mat repeatedly on Friday night. Both Spring-Ford (No. One of the things about Steve is, hes always been attending clinics, Brubaker, the person who nominated Schein for the Hall of Fame, said. Kayla Crawford was selected as Homecoming queen, and Davis Bunning king. 2019 Mercury Area Passing Leaders. Your email address will not be published. 2017 PFL Standings. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); GRATERFORD >> The Perkiomen Valley girls basketball team delivered Spring-Ford a blow like it Joanie Quinn and Molly Rullo were all Cardinal OHara needed to add to its HAVERFORD Pennsbury didnt stand a chance. Perk Valley (3-2, 1-0 PAC Liberty) travels to Norristown as the newly minted division front-runners next week, while Spring-Ford (2-3, 0-1 PAC) tries to snap a three-game slide when they host Boyertown. I think that would be universal, everybody on the team; if you asked them, thats what theyd say.. But, then they started to stack the box and I know they picked up the intensity and we started to not get as many yards. Perkiomen Valleys Jeremy Brewer (8) defends a pass intended for Spring-Fords Zach Zollers in the second quarter. No. In 2001, the conference nearly doubled in size and was reorganized with the five pre-2001 members forming the North Division, and newcomers Austin Peay State University, Davidson College, Jacksonville University and Morehead State University forming the South Division. Chester. Perk Valley had convincing wins over Springfield Delco (37-15) and Downingtown West (55-20) in Weeks 1 and 3, respectively. The Rams offense was unable to take advantage of the momentum, fizzling out with a five-play drive and allowing the Blue Streaks to head into half-time still holding a 13-7 lead. That year, the two teams began playing every year, and in 2006 began playing for the Hoosier Helmet Trophy. Phoenixville Pioneer Athletic Conference Championship History. NOTES >> Prior to the start of the game, the school presented Brubaker with the game balls signifying his first and 100th wins as Spring-Fords head coach. Midwest Athletic Conference for Women: Division III: 1977: 1994: Merged with the men's Midwest . On June 13, 2011, Mercer University and Stetson University were announced as league members (effective 2013) bringing membership to 12 schools. It just happened. We were wondering where our leadership would come from this season, said Brubaker. But the tide changed after the half when Rams running back Harry Adieyefeh (23 carries, 121 yards, 2 TD) burst through the line halfway through the third quarter, escaping for a 50-yard TD run. We knew what we could do, we just had to get the ball rolling.. The Spring-Ford Youth Cheerleading grew to be one of the top programs around.. On the ensuing play, he threw a jumpball into the end zone and Zach Zollers came down with it for an eight-yard touchdown. That was a big focal point this week is just were not done yet, Sisko said. In those seven possession, the Rams allowed 45 yards and two first downs on 21 plays. Weve all been playing together since seventh grade, senior running back Harry Adieyefeh Jr. said. We were just going in the huddle, and coach said all verts with like 18 seconds left, Kaufman said. People dont think were going to be as good as previous years, but I think with the young guys we have coming up now and with the team bonding that we have we know that were going to be really good and people are really underestimating us., Jim Mich, Jr. Defensive Backs Defensive Coordinator; Chad Strickler Offensive Line Run Game Coordinator; Steve Schein LBs; Steve Moyer CBs; Chuck Nesley DTs; Steve Entenman DEs; Jim Algeo WRs; Gary Rhodenbaugh RBs; Mike Palmer TEs, SB Zach Zollers, Jr., 6-2, 200 (6 catches, 56 yards, TD), QB Ryan Freed, Sr., 5-10, 175 (74-of-123, 863 yards, 9 TDs, 5 INT), RB Harry Adieyefeh, Jr., 5-10, 190 (110 carries, 568 yards, 6 total TDs), DB Cole Turner, Sr., 6-2, 175 (19 tackles, 3 tackles for loss), LB Ryan Horvath, Sr., 5-9, 170 (38 tackles, 10 tackles for loss), DT/DE Donnie Nicoline, Sr., 6-1, 240 (9 tackles, 3 tackles for loss), DT Gavin Shafer, Sr., 6-0, 180 (12 tackles, 4 tackles for loss), KR Gage Swanger, Jr., 5-9, 175 (166 kick return yards), KR Kolten Kqira, Sr., 6-0, 180 (10 catches, 85 yards, 141 kick return yards). Three plays later, the Eagles attempted the field goal at 2-yard line, and Huffman finished up the rally to set off a huge celebration on the Eagles sideline. Dayton leads 26111. Practices begin April 2, with three organized workouts each week through the . Downingtown East controlled the ball after the Rams fourth period touchdown but the drive stalled with 1:01 to play in the fourth period. In fact, Dr. Donahue still emails me every week just to check in and see how things are going.. The odds of the team with the league's worst record getting the top pick and, presumably, Wembanyama, are only 14 percent, not the 25 percent of half a decade ago. It makes them probably extra hungry, Brubaker said. I dont think it adds any pressure to our side. Visit UEFA.com to find out how stanbul Baakehir are doing in the UEFA Europa Conference League 2022/2023, including latest match news, stats, squad list and news updates. Jacksonville dropped football following the 201920 school year. The Blue Streaks struck first in the opening quarter, as quarterback Johnson found senior wide receiver Ivey in the back of the end zone for a 19-yard scoring reception with 6:02 remaining in the first. The move is effective in July 2008. I think weve improved every week so I feel good about where we are.. But Minnesota's 19 turnovers was the . Cole surpassed all expectations in that area. They [Manheim Township] tackled very well, we didnt make a lot of guys miss, Brubaker said. First, I noted this before, but just to repeat myself: The past 26 champions, and 45 of the 46 in the post-merger era, had a top-three record in their conference. The Commonwealth Athletic Conference (CAC) is a high school athletic conference in District A of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA). From a leadership standpoint, we havent had many guys who compared to Cole. DOWNINGTOWN- At the beginning of Friday nights District 1 6A opening round playoff game between Downingtown East and Spring Ford, the fourth seeded Cougars looked like they were going to blow out the 13th seeded Rams. The Pioneer Athletic Conference is a high school athletic conference with twelve members properly abbreviated as the PAC. He put the ball up there, and I went for it.. But thats not the way it transpired.. 2013 PFL Standings. The freshman, starting behind center with Ryan Freed unavailable, went 11-for-15 for 178 yards, hooking up with Payton West on a 12-yard toss 2:09 before the end of the first quarter and on a 10-yarder to Swanger with 4:49 left. I am just so happy for the kids. West added a second INT to set up Chris Brittinghams three-yard run for the final points of the evening. This was a huge team win. Hes really kept us together during that three-game losing streak. Were focused on ourselves and getting better I havent used the phrase defending our championships once.. Butler and Dayton also have a rivalry based on proximity to each other. [5], 1988 - Great Valley & Owen J. Roberts Join, 2002 - Great Valley replaced by Boyertown, 2007 Lansdale Catholic Moves to PCL, replaced by Methacton, 2010 St. Pius X Merges with Kennedy-Kenrick, Becomes Pope John Paul HS, Last edited on 19 February 2022, at 20:07, Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, PAC10wrestling.net > Pioneer Athletic Conference high school wrestling, http://www.philly.com/inquirer/sports/high_school/20070510_PCL_to_admit_Lansdale_Catholic_in_08.html, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pioneer_Athletic_Conference&oldid=1072853281, This page was last edited on 19 February 2022, at 20:07. The strength vs. strength matchup should go far in determining Fridays outcome. Kohler and the Perkiomen Valley offense will have their hands full with a Spring-Ford defense that has become the defining unit in the PAC title race over the past two seasons. GRATERFORD >> Over his four-year Perkiomen Valley career, Ethan Kohlers done plenty to earn his unofficial title as the areas top quarterback. SOL Continental Conference All-League Football. Its good news/bad news for the Rams outstanding defense, which registered three shutouts on the way to their undefeated regular season in 2020, and battling eventual District 1 champion Souderton to the bitter end of a 27-24 season-ending loss in the district semifinals. The Vikings defense is led by senior linebackers Gage Young and Bryan Helenski, both of whom are averaging double-digit tackles per game, and senior defensive back Jeremy Brewer. The Mercury has emptied the vault and has updated our record books dating back from the 1800s. Manheim Township would only lead by six points however, as the Spring-Ford special teams squad blocked the extra-point attempt. But adding that [running] ability opens up so many dimensions for our offense, said Kohler. The Pioneer Athletic Conference is affiliated with the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) and all participating school districts are located within the southeastern quadrant of Pennsylvania. That number is not representative of me, that is a program. Spring-Ford had to hurry because they were out of timeouts and when Freeds fourth down pass sailed high and wide, all that was left was for the Cougars to take a knee and move on to next week. Pioneer Football League 1818 Chouteau Ave. | St. Louis, MO 63103 (p) 314.444.4360 | Contact Us After two Turner interceptions sandwiched around a Fish 10-yard touchdown run, Freed and Zollers were back at it again. The starters played seven possessions interception, interception, punt, interception, fumble recovery, fumble recovery and interception touchdown. It had taken several years, but LaDontay Bells football rebuild at Chester High was BOYERTOWN >> The head coaching future of Justin Konnick at Boyertown was placed into Its been a busy couple of months for Upper Merion junior Cyrus Palladino. At 3-3, its time for the Rams to go streaking again to ensure they are back in the District 1 Class 6A playoffs, a run that began in 2015. Columns; . No doubt other former Rams will follow in Hopkins footsteps and return to a place they consider special a lesson they learned from their head coach. Sophomore Mike Bendowski added a late interception for the Rams, who recorded their second consecutive shutout and fourth overall this season. The Pioneer Athletic Conference is a high school athletic conference with twelve members properly abbreviated as the PAC. This gives Spring-Ford a glimpse of its future.. Become a PIAA Official Highlights. I just want to say that number 4 (Zach Zollers), made some incredible catches, Downingtown East head coach Mike Matta said. 2024-25. They liked what I stood for, he said. [1] The University of San Diego joined in 1992, and the league played its first season in 1993. 5 Downingtown West, Upper Moreland bests Mount Saint Joseph Academy for District 1s 5th seed, Brown stands tall for Upper Darby in win over North Penn in District 1-6A playbacks, Pennridge hires Beller as new football coach, Football: Under Dennis Shaw, Chester looks for continued growth, Konnicks status as Boyertown football coach in question after call for resignation, Upper Merions Cyrus Palladino stands out at national event, All-Pioneer Athletic Conference: 2022 Girls Volleyball Teams, CB West finding different ways to win on path to District 1-6A final. We have two receivers that might be able to play both ways that can definitely give us impact in the secondary too. Then there are kids with all kinds of ability, but they have trouble making the grades. Spring-Fords defense once again stepped up to the challenge, holding Manheim Township to a 32-yard field goal attempt, which bounced off the upright and out. Thats how I view it, he said. He got that accomplished with a 35-yard burst around his left end, upping his game total to 98 prior to the injury. The games on me.. (*) Due to COVID-19, the Pioneer Football League suspended the fall 2020 football season. Cole Turner and Carson Bogdan both picked off passes and the Rams also recovered a pair of fumbles and blocked a field goal and two punts in the game. Boyertown got a hard-earned 77 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries from senior running back Leo Egbe. I didnt understand why there was no football in the community, he recalled. Grimm came into the game within 50 yards of reaching the 1,500-yard mark for the season. Theme by MVP Themes, powered by WordPress. It participates in Division I of the NCAA; . Highlights. Frontier Division Sportsmanship Award . Friday nights victory also makes Brubaker Spring-Fords winningest head coach, surpassing Marty Moores 99 career wins. Post-season honors are based on reputation, Brubaker, a head coach for the game in 2017 and 2018, said. (full story here), I cannot say enough about how Ethans grown as a player, a leader, and as a human being, Perkiomen Valley coach Rob Heist said. Pioneer Athletic Conference Leaders. The Spring-Ford offense benefited from the short fields its defense provided, and the heady play of Matt Zollers. They converted on 3rd-and-10, 3rd-and-14 and 3rd-and-8 on three of their first four touchdown drives. With his team trailing 13-7 with 2:21 to play and the ball at its own 26-yard line, Sisko marched Pottsgrove 74 yards in seven plays on the game winning drive. 4 min read. Academy Park. We were running all over them at the beginning of the game, Horvath said. But I like going in as the underdog. All-Pioneer Athletic Conference Team. But I think well be pretty battle-tested by the time we see them in Week 4. Over in Bucktown, Owen J. Roberts returns the PACs leading rusher in Avrey Grimm (97 carries, 661 yards, 6 TDs), who figures to serve as a workhorse yet again as the Wildcats lean heavily on two-way standout senior John Havrilak (two-way player of the year in 2020) and WR/LB Aston Shrum. Leading the Rams, Horvath is matched by sophomore Mike Bendowski with a team-high 22 tackles, junior Zach Zollers has three sacks and junior defensive back Payton West has three interceptions. The defense did a great job, Brubaker noted. [Former superintendent] Dr. Marsha Hurda, [former assistant superintendent] Dr. [Ken] Donahue, and of course [athletic director] Mickey McDaniel. Its hugely positive for Pennsylvania.. The Pioneer Athletic Conference is a high school athletic conference with twelve members properly abbreviated as the PAC. The two sides exchanged punts before PVs Jake Beaudoin administered the first of his two drive-ending sacks. The Pioneer Athletic Conference, then known as the PAC-8, was composed of the following charter members: Great Valley and Owen J. Roberts join the Pioneer Athletic Conference and bring the total membership to ten. Pioneer Athletic Conference PAC Single-Season Passing Leaders. The Mercury has emptied the vault and has updated our record books dating back from the 1800s. Become a PIAA Official The Rams would answer on the following possession, coming away with a touchdown of their own on a seven-play scoring drive ending in a trick-play score. Back-to-back league titles constitute an impressive accomplishment, but its not much of a focus for the Spring-Ford Rams as they embark on the 2021 season. The conference participates in the NCAA's Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) as a football-only conference.It has member schools that range from New York, North Carolina, and Florida in the east to California in the west. . Live Video Stream; Live Stats; WMOA Radio Stream; MARIETTA, Ohio After putting together a phenomenal second half of the season, the Marietta College women's basketball team earned a No. 2016 PFL Standings. Spring-Ford is the champion until theyre not, said PV coach Rob Heist. All twelve Pioneer Athletic Conference schools compete in District 1 and are affiliated with the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) with all school districts located within the southeastern quadrant of . The Pioneer Athletic Conference, then known as the PAC-8, was composed of the following charter members: Great Valley and Owen J. Roberts join the Pioneer Athletic Conference and bring the total membership to ten. I think that will help us get over the hump in some of these big games.. In the semifinal matchup, Spring-Ford fell to Souderton, 27-24. FIRST TEAM OFFENSE Liberty Division Position Name School Grade QB Matt Zollers Spring-Ford 10 RB Ryan Klimek Perkiomen Valley 12 RB Will Fish Spring-Ford 12 TE/H/F Robbie Sturges Perkiomen Valley 11 WR Zach Zollers Spring-Ford 12 WR Michael Poruban Perkiomen Valley 12 WR Mason Scott Spring-Ford 11 OL Owen Norman Spring-Ford 11 OL Luke Ellor [] The Pioneer Athletic Conference is affiliated with the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) and all participating school districts are located within the southeastern quadrant of Pennsylvania. As long as I have my health, Im going to keep going.. Horvath and Asante did the leg work all night. Pioneer Athletic Conference 2015 Standings, Pioneer Athletic Conference 2016 Standings, Pennridge hires Beller as new football coach, Football: Under Dennis Shaw, Chester looks for continued growth, Konnicks status as Boyertown football coach in question after call for resignation, Upper Merions Cyrus Palladino stands out at national event, Delco Roundup: Morronis overtime goal boosts Penncrest past Marple, Football: Interboros homegrown star Abu Kamara commits to Yale, Kelly, Sun Valley pull off dramatic win over WC East, INSTANT CLASSIC: Bryants last-gasp TD catch lifts Coatesville past Downingtown East in thriller, Huge fourth quarter powers Great Valley past Phoenixville. That happened early in the second quarter when Freed found Zollers for an 11-yard score. Ryan is five foot nothing and 100 some pounds nothing, Spring-Ford head coach Chad Brubaker said. Two of them went to junior Zach Zollers (five catches, 46 yards), while Kolten Kqira led the team with six grabs for 60 yards. Senior running back Harry Adieyefeh, who ran for 180 yards and a TD in the 2020 meeting, has 291 yards on 66 rushes this season. After allowing the Rams to gain 145 yards of offense, including 116 on the ground, in the first half, Pottsgroves defense tightened up after the break. PVs defense was the story of the first half, holding the Rams under 100 total yards though SF didnt help matters with some untimely penalties. That was a killer, OJR head coach Rich Kolka said. But all parties agree that does not matter come Friday. Quarterback Ryan Freed set a career high with four TD passes, but the story of the night was the Rams front seven, who harassed Chambersburgs two quarterbacks into three interceptions and registered (unofficially) 15 tackles for loss on the evening, holding the Trojans to 27 yards of total offense on the evening. Chichester. Presbyterian played a full PFL schedule, but was ineligible for the conference title, and its games were not counted in PFL standings. The Downingtown East running game behind Bo Horvath and Josh Asante were gashing the Rams defense and after 15 minutes of play the host Cougars held a 21-0 lead. Spring-Ford won a back-and-forth battle 40-35, a tide-turning moment in the league that ended Perk Valleys three-year reign atop the league. The Reporter/Times Herald/Montgomery Media All-Area Football Team. GNAC SPORTS. Beginning in August 2016, the Norristown Eagles and Upper Merion Vikings joined the PAC to make it a 12 team conference. They dont go by stats, but by ability, SF head coach Chad Brubaker said. We have a new season, another game to improve ourselves and get the W.. Im grateful for all of them.. WEST NORRITON >> Spring-Ford safety Cole Turner entered Friday night with one interception on the season. On 3rd-and-14, Freed found his tight end for a first down and Zollers took it the rest of the way for a 47-yard score. Senior Harry Adieyefeh carried 16 times for 133 yards, including a 71-yard touchdown run. Offensively, Reed scored Roberts lone touchdown on a three-yard run off-center 1:50 before the end of the first quarter. You cant ask for any more than that., Spring-Ford running back Harry Adieyefeh is forced to the outside on a carry in the second quarter. It is headquartered in St. Louis, in the same . A relieved Matta talked about his teams penchant for getting out to fast starts and then struggling in the second half. We came to play in the second half, and thats what happened., It means everything, This is what we play for all season. I think its definitely going to be the D-line, Turner said of the key to the defense. Isaac Sines is starting to believe in his ability and trusting himself. One top performer returns at each level, led by PAC Defensive Player of the Year Ryan Horvath, a linebacker. Its definitely good to have a year of experience behind you. Thats not necessarly a good sign, Brubaker said of the third down conversions. Thats all you get in high school football all the hard work, the team bonding, the workouts in 90-degree heat or in the weight room during the dead of winter all comes back to those 10 nights every fall. Freed completed 74 of 123 attempts for 863 yards, nine touchdowns and five interceptions as a freshman in his first varsity season under center. But were opening eyes around the PAC, around the whole area, added Shafer. Thats our homecoming game, and just like tonight theyre going to give us our best game and we have to show up, Kqira said. We didnt get a ton of pressure on the quarterback, but we got enough to put him into some bad situations where we were able to stay in the game. Like Kennedy, Teets is a Spring-Ford TD Club Wall of Fame qualifier from the Class of 2021. Boyertown avoided the shutout when Egbe rushed up the middle from 10 yards out with 5:37 to play. This marks the first expansion of the PAC since 1988. This marks the first expansion of the PAC since 1988. Cumberland Valleys Griffin Huffman alertly picked up a fumbled snap on a field goal attempt and raced around the left end for the winning touchdown as time expired, giving the Eagles a 23-19 victory at home over Spring-Ford Friday night. I think those big plays, they shift the momentum to us and give us something to get our drives started off, Fish said of the interception and blocked punt. Its post-season honors based on reputation.. Some of my best teams had 11 good players who worked hard, stuck together and showed teamwork. Thats awesome for Coach Bru, Kqira said. 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