The Reporter/Times Herald/Montgomery Media All-Area Football Team. We knew what was going on. The PAC league schedule kicks off Friday with no bigger game all fall than what is expected in front of a packed house in Graterford when the winners of the last seven PAC championships do battle. It shows theyre coached the right way. Methacton marched down the field on its third offensive possession, getting inside the red zone before Swanger intercepted a deflected pass. 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. Next week, we have Owen J. Roberts, and theyre coming in with a better record than us. He has some resiliency like Ive never seen before, and in the end he got the W for us.. The teams traded punts and Turner grabbed another interception to set up Freeds third touchdown of the game. And the QB was getting the ball out fast and he had a great game.. We were just going in the huddle, and coach said all verts with like 18 seconds left, Kaufman said. Its working with all of these kids and others that keeps us going.. * Won in PFL Championship Game I think that will help us get over the hump in some of these big games.. Schein was active in other athletic programs at Spring-Ford in his first 10 years there. Our coaches draw up their formations, their plays, explained Pajovich, so when we get out there, were calling things out to one another. 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. Im going into it looking to do my job, get our assignments done. It was nuts.. I got some time at the end of last year, he said, and Ryan [Horvath], Donnie, everyone, theyve helped me along. All these people around here telling us we wont win, we dont have a chance, anything like that, Kaufman said. In 1997, the league reduced to five members when the University of Evansville downgraded football from Division I to club status; Evansville explored upgrading football back to Division I in 2007, but decided against it. Starting in 2013, the Pioneer League received an automatic bid to compete in the Division I Football Championship as the playoffs expanded from 20 teams to 24. Isaac Sines is starting to believe in his ability and trusting himself. After two Turner interceptions sandwiched around a Fish 10-yard touchdown run, Freed and Zollers were back at it again. West added a second INT to set up Chris Brittinghams three-yard run for the final points of the evening. (Austin Hertzog MediaNews Group). Middle School sports will begin in September 2015 while the High School will join the league beginning with the 201617 school year. Two weeks ago the Bears won a four-overtime epic over Pottsgrove, a performance Miller would like to see replicated going forward rather than Fridays lopsided loss. But Minnesota's 19 turnovers was the . After a breakthrough campaign that brought the first winning record since 2014, its another new start at Methacton where Brian Kennedy takes over for Dave Lotier. Football Senior Giancarlo DeFilippis blocked a field goal, and senior Khaydon Smith intercepted a pass to add to the Warriors highlights on the day. That has been us all season, Matta said. Theres no pressure on us we just go out and play our game.. Perkiomen Valleys Ryan Klimek rushes into the end zone for a three-yard touchdown in the second quarter against Spring-Ford. I didnt even know I got four. They threw and we didnt and thats on me, Spring-Ford coach Chad Brubaker said. Well have to take a look at the film with some things. Were banged up, and I just told the kids in the locker room how proud I am of the effort, said Rams coach Chad Brubaker. Hes mature beyond his years, Brubaker said of Zollers. But, we held on and won and now we go to next week.. Kennedy, who plans to walk on Drake Universitys football team after graduating high school, has served as Spring-Fords center and long snapper for three years. Sam Herman kicked a 35-yard field goal with 2:38 left to give the Rams (2-1) a 19-17 lead. I liked the execution on offense, Adieyefeh said. But if you really look at it, its a whole new year with a bunch of new guys. View the Pioneer League NCAA college football conference Conference standings and conference rankings. But the cougars defense held fireman Freeds fourth and seven pass sailed high and incomplete and the Cougars survived a very stiff challenge, 21-14. The Rams spread the wealth offensively: quarterbacks Ryan Freed and Matt Zollers split time and combined to go 17-for-19 for 290 yards and three touchdowns. 4 min read. You go into the offseason, put in the work, and look in past that they beat us but that is in the past. As much as those interceptions hes played excellent on the field but hes also just a great leader for us. 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. Hes really kept us together during that three-game losing streak. And we lost a little bit of our momentum in the second half. Norristown. 1 Spring-Ford boys basketball reaches first District 1 final in program history with win over No. Below are postseason accomplishments by past and current members prior to the formation of the Pioneer Football League. 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. . After Horvath capped a 65 yard Downingtown East drive early in the second period with a three yard plunge, the Cougars lead was 21-0 and it looked like Spring-Ford (6-5) was going to get blown off the field. 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. Sometimes people say were too small, were undersized, said Nicoline. PIONEER ATHLETIC CONFERENCE. Evan Strzeminski contributed one solo sack while Gavin Shafer and Donnie Nicoline combined on another. The school's wrestling team is in the Southern . The Pioneer Football League has had alliances with the Gridiron Classic and the Sports Network Cup. Highlights. Copyright 2019 The League Theme. All season long, senior Carson Bogdan said, the defense has gone after it. Everybody contributed to get us to that point.. To beat a team in four overtimes tells you about the grit and toughness of a team, Miller said. 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. He recalled being approached by Upper Merion administrators about becoming the head coach at the school, on the occasion of the luncheon for the 1983 Montgomery County All-Star Game. His primary beat is UND football but also reports on a variety of UND sports and local preps. Spring-Ford enacted the running clock when Adieyefeh ran in from 6 yards on its first drive of the third quarter. The Pioneer Athletic Conference was founded in 1985 and was . 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. My original thought was for making the tackle, he recalled. Become a PIAA Official Were very fortunate to have an atmosphere like that and have that experience. Austin Peay then returned to . The Pioneers have launched a new website in conjunction with SIDEARM Sports. On June 13, 2011, Mercer University and Stetson University were announced as league members (effective 2013) bringing membership to 12 schools. Freed completed 74 of 123 attempts for 863 yards, nine touchdowns and five interceptions as a freshman in his first varsity season under center. Mtter Evans, a Wake Forest University graduate who went to Hayes and played in its band . Its always made us hungrier after each year, said PVs Jonassen. 11) are District 1 Class 6A hopefuls. Pottsgrove Welcome to History. The two teams would spend the remainder of the third and the opening of the fourth quarter trading four-and-outs and turnovers, as the Blue Streaks came away with an interception and a fumble-recovery. It became clear early Friday night: it was not going to reach four. Coles just been outstanding. Senior tackle Jake Jonassen figures to lead the group responsible for giving Kohler time to find a list of targets led by Dawson Debebe and Rasheem Grayson. 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. From there, PV moved the ball methodically to double their lead on Ryan Klimeks three-yard plunge with 1:11 left in the opening half. 2022-23 Great Northwest Athletic Conference women's basketball honors. Weve got a real chip on our shoulder this year, Turner said. Presbyterian remains in the Big South Conference for all other sports. 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And we knew what we were signing up for with our non-conference schedule (contests against District 3 powers Cumberland Valley and Manheim Township.) Lansdale Catholic, Perkiomen Valley, Spring-Ford, Lansdale Catholic (2 + 3), Perkiomen Valley. When were at practice, we dont spend time talking about defending a championship, said coach Chad Brubaker. 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. For his career, he ranks fourth in receptions (85) and receiving yards (1,086) and eighth in receiving touchdowns (10). Brubaker said they introduce the game plan and send it out on Sunday night or Monday morning. In the locker room talking to the guys being down 7, being down 13 there was still a lot of football left to play. It makes them probably extra hungry, Brubaker said. I dont think it adds any pressure to our side. He also kept one himself for a touchdown run. Presbyterian played a full PFL schedule, but was ineligible for the conference title, and its games were not counted in PFL standings. The Rams offense thrived on third down while building its early lead. LIMERICK >> As Homecoming celebrations go locally, Spring-Ford routinely puts on some spectacular ones. It was nice giving people opportunities in space to run the ball and keep the ball moving. We just didnt play to our ability. The Gophers pushed Nebraska in an 81-79 overtime loss at Williams Arena on Jan. 7, and they cut a 14-point lead to six with seven minutes left on Saturday. Coles as good a leader as weve had at Spring-Ford., Big School PSFCA East / West Game Ad - by Coach Strickler, Four-decade fixture Schein selected to Pa. Football Coaches Hall of Fame, Some of my best teams had 11 good players who worked hard, stuck together and showed teamwork. 2024-25. Ill remember this for the rest of my life.. Thats the nature of sports, and especially of the single-elimination football postseason. When one of his teammates is headed in the wrong direction Cole reaches that kid before even the coaches can.. The other swipe, Owens doing it on the fly, got SF the ball at the eight. I made it for camp. The Pioneer Football League (PFL) is a collegiate athletic conference which operates in the United States. Horizon League: February 28-March 7, at campus sites and . Post-season honors are based on reputation, Brubaker, a head coach for the game in 2017 and 2018, said. Required fields are marked *. Turners defensive score was his final play of the game. [2] On July 3, 2007, Methacton School District was accepted into the PAC-10 after their application was approved by the principals of the existing PAC-10 member schools.[3]. Butler and Valparaiso first played in 1927, and had nine meetings prior to 1951. The starters played seven possessions interception, interception, punt, interception, fumble recovery, fumble recovery and interception touchdown. Some of my best teams had 11 good players who worked hard, stuck together and showed teamwork. The NCAA announced on July 15, 2020 that it had granted a waiver to allow St. Thomas to make the jump to D-I on a five-year schedule, instead of the four years used for moves from Division II. The Mercury has emptied the vault and has updated our record books dating back from the 1800s. The Pioneer Athletic Conference is a high school athletic conference with twelve members properly abbreviated as the PAC. ROYERSFORD >> It looked like somewhat of a Hail Mary, a jackpot toss, more hope than expectation. That number is not representative of me, that is a program. We have that 0-0 mindset, next-play mindset. We were running all over them at the beginning of the game, Horvath said. Perkiomen Valleys Jeremy Brewer (8) defends a pass intended for Spring-Fords Zach Zollers in the second quarter. [10][11], On December 3, 2019 Jacksonville University announced that it discontinued its football program immediately. As much as our defense is key, the longer the offense is on the field getting first downs, it keeps them off the field, which is the best defense.. Spring-Fords defensive line features seniors Gavin Shafer and Donnie Nicoline, flanked by junior Luke Pajovich and sophomore Mike Bendowski. ^ In addition to its NCAA sports, Bellarmine fields a team in sprint football, a weight-restricted form of American football governed outside the NCAA, as a member of the Midwest . The goals and standards havent changed for the Spring-Ford program winning a league title and competing for a District 1 crown were always at the top of the list. We tell all our guys no matter what the score is come into every quarter, every play its 0-0, Turner said. 2017 PFL Standings. SOL Continental Conference All-League Football. We kept telling them to believe in themselves, said Cumberland Valley coach Josh Oswalt. Its coaches, kids, alums, Touchdown Club, parents. Thats another big game.. 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). Highlights. Columns; . Hes a testament to the value of being a multi-sport player, Brubaker noted. With only one real practice this week owing to weather and other circumstances, the Rams were extra-reliant on film study, which Shafer and Pajovich credited for some of Fridays success. The Pioneer Athletic Conference was founded in 1985 and was then known as the "PAC-8" due to then-current membership total.[1]. As a result, the conference reverted to round-robin play; the divisions and championship game were abolished. Senior fullback Max Neeson scored the Falcons first touchdown on a three-yard run with 4:15 to play to cap a four-play 36-yard drive following a short Spring-Ford punt. It just happened. We were both 2-0, and they [OJR] were favored to win the league that year, he recalled. Story Links. He had some tough times in the get-go, but all he did was fight through. August 26, 2021 Following three straight seasons of watching league rival Perkiomen Valley conquer the Pioneer Athletic Conference from 2016-18, the Spring-Ford football program reclaimed its spot atop the PAC in 2019. Our offense wasnt on the field a whole lot, but it (defense) got the ball back for them.. Its the whole group, said Nicoline. Hes done a lot for our program for sure.. Players of the Week. He returned two of the half-dozen picks for scores, also contributing 28 solo tackles and forcing a fumble while leading the Spring-Ford secondary throughout the 2021 season. Every new season constitutes a fresh start, but 2021 in the Pioneer Athletic Conferences Frontier Division brings the cleanest of slates. My first two years, I was just a lanky kid who threw the ball. 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. It has member schools that range from New York, North Carolina, and Florida in the east to California in the west. Roman Marinello will likely split carries with Egbe behind junior Anthony Panarello or sophomore Ryder Gehris at QB, while TE/WR Luke Ordway returns as not only the teams leading receiver, but one of its top tacklers from his defensive end spot. 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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. The 6-foot-3 cornerback had 55 tackles (four for loss) and two interceptions in a 2020 season that saw him named a second-team defensive back on the PACs All-Liberty, Mercury All-Area and Pa. Football News second teams. Pioneer League baseball; Legion Baseball; Hockey; Bowling; Your Sports; Where are they now? But his athletic versatility was demonstrated by his play as a wide receiver and defensive back in football. 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. Those credos are at the foundation of a coaching resume marked by more than 100 victories in 17 years heading the grid program at Upper Merion beginning in 1983, and the numerous other seasons since 1973 where he assisted other teams in the Southeastern Pa. region 26 of them at Spring-Ford. Pottsgrove leapfrogged to No.
Frontier Division Sportsmanship Award . While PC was not eligible for the PFL title in that season, it was eligible for the league's individual awards and honors. Hopefully theyll excel at the next level.. The Spring-Ford Youth Cheerleading grew to be one of the top programs around.. Senior quarterback Ryan Freed, running back Adieyefeh and junior slot back Zach Zollers return to the back field. In some cases, you might get to 15 if your team is truly special. The Class of 2022, which is led by three-year starters Dickey, Matt Blakemore and Chris Augustine, helped turned a program around that went winless the year before they arrived and won just one game when they were freshmen. He also served twice as head coach for the Montgomery County All-Star Football Game. One in-state rivalry currently exists in the PFL. 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. Freshman quarterback Matt Zollers would make an appearance for the Rams in the latter possessions of the game, coming away with Spring-Fords only score of the second half on a 29-yard pass to Kqira with just under two minutes remaining. The Mercury has emptied the vault and has updated our record books dating back from the 1800s. As of the end of the 2009-2010 school year, St. Pius X no longer exists. The Pioneer Athletic Conference is a high school athletic conference with twelve members properly abbreviated as the PAC. Pottsgrove went scoreless on its first eight drives of the game, but found a way to put together two touchdown drives to finish it. The schools have been conference rivals in other sports since 1998, when Jacksonville joined the ASUN Conference, home to Stetson since 1985. [1] The University of San Diego joined in 1992, and the league played its first season in 1993. Your email address will not be published. I just had my eyes on him and read the QB and the linemen and I just did my read from there and then flew to the ball., When asked if he was surprised the ball kept coming his way, Turner said, No, cause I put myself in good positions and my corners did their job and linemen did their job and linebackers did great today. The Cougars received a short field courtesy of a Sean Conlon fumble recovery in Rams territory. Im grateful for all of them.. 2021 PFL Standings. You know the plays, just mentally getting ready for the games. Zach Zollers was all over the field and played unbelievable; hes going to be exhausted. 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 [] Downingtown East (9-2) scored 14 first period points on two short runs from quarterback Jay Jenkins to take a 14-0 lead. The Rams posted an 11-0 record against PAC competition in the past two seasons on the way to two league crowns. The Mercury has emptied the vault and has updated our record books dating back from the 1800s. Hes tall, lanky and comes up to make plays, Brubaker said of Capers. I just looked at Ryan and we both looked at each other. Thats not necessarly a good sign, Brubaker said of the third down conversions. Your email address will not be published. Dickeys third grab of the game in the second quarter gave him the schools record for career receptions. They really played a lot harder in the second half, Asante said. Adieyefeh broke off his 71-yard touchdown run on the Rams next drive to make it 32-0 after three quarters, and Freed tossed a short score to Swanger in the fourth to finish off the games scoring. The issue has taken on urgency because some teams will be playing more games as the College Football Playoff expands. One top performer returns at each level, led by PAC Defensive Player of the Year Ryan Horvath, a linebacker. Theres a role for everybody. Spring-Ford is the champion until theyre not, said PV coach Rob Heist. Guys like Hank Bernat (Owen J. Roberts) and Jim Mich Sr. (St. Pius X) I learned a lot from them.. But our defense did a heck of a job until we got our legs under us.. The 2020 season marks the 28th year for the Pioneer Football League - the nation's only non-scholarship, football-only NCAA Football Championship Subdivision conference. On the other side, the Spring-Ford offense has underperformed the past two weeks and will need to keep pace by getting its run game on track. 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. I put myself in good positions., Cole has been one of the best leaders that weve had here at Spring-Ford, head coach Chad Brubaker said. As Spring-Ford prepares to travel to Cumberland Valley, they do so with a familiar combination a dominant defensive unit, and an opportunistic, improving offense. 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 know if I throw it up, hell come down with it most of the time, and I threw it up and then got up and I look up and hes in the end zone and were all celebrating. As of the end of the 20092010 school year, St. Pius X no longer exists. ROYERSFORD >> The story of PAC football in 2020 was the stingy Spring-Ford defense blanking three of their six opponents en route to an undefeated league championship. We knew what we could do, we just had to get the ball rolling.. [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. Its had single players previously selected for the East/West All-Star Football Game. Horvath and Asante did the leg work all night. From a leadership standpoint, we havent had many guys who compared to Cole. This was a huge team win. And you never quit. Kohler passed for 139 yards and a score, but his legs were the story as he ran for another 148 and a TD as the Vikings put an end to Spring-Fords two-year winning streak in the rivalry with a 28-22 victory in the Pioneer Athletic Conference opener at a packed Thomas J. Keenan Stadium. 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. It takes a lot of work, certainly on my part, but theres people helping from all different angles.. 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. 2014 PFL Standings. All-Pioneer Athletic Conference Team. The Big 12 may soon have some big decisions to make in order to strengthen itself and one of the league's athletic directors recently said that the conference is prepared for that situation, specifically talking about the current precarious footing of the Pac-12. We get that, who knows, we maybe get a little momentum going. But theyre not what coach Chad Brubaker will remember about Turners 2021 season. The two sides exchanged punts before PVs Jake Beaudoin administered the first of his two drive-ending sacks. 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. In one instance, two were chosen. Schein met those criteria during his time at Upper Merion High School. Swanger was off to the races along the Norristown sideline and found paydirt from 64 yards away for a 28-0 lead. He added another 567 yards and 12 touchdowns on the ground as he guided the Vikings to the Pioneer Athletic Conference championship. Horvath finished with 170 yards on 36 caries while Asante chipped in with 85 yards. All things considered we played well defensively, we just need to play better offensively. Hes now taking a step-by-step approach to his long-term involvement. That rubbed more salt in there, he said. I think were in good position overall entering into our league play, said PV head coach Rob Heist. I think its pretty equal for both teams because theres always a great turnout, said Perk Valley senior quarterback Ethan Kohler. [5], 1988 - Great Valley & Owen J. 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