{"id":322,"date":"2018-08-26T05:25:57","date_gmt":"2018-08-26T05:25:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sykotyk.com\/football\/?p=322"},"modified":"2018-09-18T05:53:17","modified_gmt":"2018-09-18T05:53:17","slug":"2018-week-1-pennsylvania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.sykotyk.com\/football\/2018\/08\/26\/2018-week-1-pennsylvania\/","title":{"rendered":"2018 Week 1 (Pennsylvania)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>2018 Week 1 (Pennsylvania)<\/p>\n<p>Opening week of Pennsylvania and Ohio high school football started in Week 1. First game on the slate, was Wellsville hosting Beaver Local.<!--more--><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"525\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"de\" dir=\"ltr\">Wellsville v. Beaver Local at Nicholson Stadium in Wellsville, Ohio. #7 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6daI0G5Xpe\">pic.twitter.com\/6daI0G5Xpe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Sykotyk (@Sykotyk) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Sykotyk\/status\/1032764405891706880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 23, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The game itself wasn&#8217;t much of a contest. Beaver Local was unmatched through most of the game. But, it was the first time I&#8217;d been to Wellsville for a game. It&#8217;s a great stadium, but the strange use of tall chain link fencing along the sideline is questionable at best.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"525\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Beaver Local 35, Wellsville 6 &#8211; Final #7 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SportsRadio1240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SportsRadio1240<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/M9rTN8JOGE\">pic.twitter.com\/M9rTN8JOGE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Sykotyk (@Sykotyk) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Sykotyk\/status\/1032803430266494977?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 24, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Friday night was opening night in Pennsylvania. District 10 kicked off with Northwestern in a rematch of their final game of the 2017 season, against Greenville.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"525\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Northwestern v. Greenville at Rogers Field in Albion, PA. #8 Coming up at 7pm. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ETNreisenweber?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ETNreisenweber<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BobGreenburg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BobGreenburg<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bHzbkwItLd\">pic.twitter.com\/bHzbkwItLd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Sykotyk (@Sykotyk) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Sykotyk\/status\/1033120767804940289?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 24, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Northwestern has a great stadium, if it were modern. The old wooden planks aren&#8217;t exactly something that exudes &#8216;safety&#8217;. At least it&#8217;s mostly enclosed so you don&#8217;t feel like if you don&#8217;t break one of the planks, you might slip between them. But, you&#8217;re close to the action, there&#8217;s no track, and their fans bring a particular energy to the game.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"525\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Northwestern No. 13 tackled by Greenville No. 13 on a short punt return. Northwestern still leads, 7-6. Now with 6 minutes remaining in half. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ETNreisenweber?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ETNreisenweber<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BobGreenburg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BobGreenburg<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/vindyblitz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@vindyblitz<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/q3039RcQuT\">pic.twitter.com\/q3039RcQuT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Sykotyk (@Sykotyk) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Sykotyk\/status\/1033138912204611585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 24, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Greenville&#8217;s defense played well. But, the offense sputtered along. Leaning heavily on their senior running back making up the bulk of their offensive threat. After watching the game, the loss wasn&#8217;t unexpected, even if still disheartening.<\/p>\n<p>There was some levity to the game, however:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"525\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Not sure what to make of the Northwestern dancers. But I think they were attacked by a crafts store. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KScLiwW03p\">pic.twitter.com\/KScLiwW03p<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Sykotyk (@Sykotyk) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Sykotyk\/status\/1033147074534166530?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 25, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"525\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Northwestern 19, Greenville 12 &#8211; Final #8 Wildcats ground out the fourth quarter on the ground. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nPmZo53I1Q\">pic.twitter.com\/nPmZo53I1Q<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Sykotyk (@Sykotyk) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Sykotyk\/status\/1033164802598858752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 25, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>After the long drive home, it was an early morning to get to the famed Wolvarena for an 11am game between Imani Christian and Richard Wright Charter of Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"525\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Imani Christian v. Richard Wright Public Charter (DC) at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek, PA. #9 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8zQ7pawYUe\">pic.twitter.com\/8zQ7pawYUe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Sykotyk (@Sykotyk) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Sykotyk\/status\/1033400376811311104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 25, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>There wasn&#8217;t much to say about this game. The scoreboard says enough.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"525\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Imani Christian 80, Richard Wright Public Charter 6 &#8211; Final #9 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ar93YSX9Hj\">pic.twitter.com\/ar93YSX9Hj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Sykotyk (@Sykotyk) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Sykotyk\/status\/1033406304423956480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 25, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The next three games were a blur. One half of good football between Erie and McKeesport was the highlight of the four-game day.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"525\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"nl\" dir=\"ltr\">McKeesport 24, Erie 20 &#8211; Half #10 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ETNreisenweber?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ETNreisenweber<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nExRpe668q\">pic.twitter.com\/nExRpe668q<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Sykotyk (@Sykotyk) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Sykotyk\/status\/1033434355232911360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 25, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>During the third game, once again, there were six-minute quarters in the second half. This time between Aliquippa and McKinley Tech.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"525\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Aliquippa 48, McKinley Tech 0 &#8211; Half #11 6 minute quarters for the second half. Second time today. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LYw7v87eRG\">pic.twitter.com\/LYw7v87eRG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Sykotyk (@Sykotyk) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Sykotyk\/status\/1033495311640084480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 25, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>And after three, mostly forgettable games, it was on to the host to try and make the day memorable.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"525\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Woodland Hills v. Woodrow Wilson (DC) at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek, PA. #12 Game scheduled for 8pm. Hopefully kicking off soon. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OgPmUDVpFN\">pic.twitter.com\/OgPmUDVpFN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Sykotyk (@Sykotyk) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Sykotyk\/status\/1033505710557089797?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 26, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In the end, it wasn&#8217;t meant to be for the Wolverines.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"525\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Woodrow Wilson (DC) 20, Woodland Hills 7 &#8211; Final #12 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LsHWymUNRz\">pic.twitter.com\/LsHWymUNRz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Sykotyk (@Sykotyk) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Sykotyk\/status\/1033550672686460928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 26, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Overall, for the weekend it wasn&#8217;t much memorable. The closest game saw Greenville go down in defeat. Overall, it was still six games in three days. Saw two new venues in Wellsville, Ohio and Albion, Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n<p>For all of the pics from Week 1, go <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/sykotyk\/albums\/72157670640868837\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>And all of my games can be seen at http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/sykotyk\/sets\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2018 Week 1 (Pennsylvania) Opening week of Pennsylvania and Ohio high school football started in Week 1. 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