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The Big 80

The Big Eight-Ohhh! By Paula G. Ace Sports Correspondent July 01, 2007 Las Vegas: Okay, okay, okay! First things, first. Yes, it's me – Paula; I've been getting some rest and relaxation before the season and since I was on the coast, I thought I'd see the Wynn's in Sin City before I head back to Langhorne. Anyway, while I was lying by ... More
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Love of the Game

WHY WE LOVE FOOTBALL By Paula G. Ace Sports Reporter August 18, 2006 If it comes to a show of hands, we'd have to agree with the following: Why everybody loves football is a matter of opinion. For instance, some say it's all about "that colorful non-stop action." Alternatively, certain Friends of The Why We Love Football community ... More
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Big 33

Schmidt Picked to Helm PA Squad in 2006 Big 33 FOOTBALL Schmidt to coach at Big 33 By KEVIN COONEY COURIER TIMES (Courier article from December, 2005) Mark Schmidt needed that distraction. Needed something to take his mind off the "disappointing" end to Neshaminy's 10-2 season in the District One Class AAAA semifinals. "When you sit ... More
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Computer says ’71 Neshaminy squad best ever

Computer says '71 Neshaminy squad best ever by JOE JONES Bucks County Courier Times - December 14, 2005 The computer has played the game and the best high school football team in Pennsylvania history is: The 1971 Neshaminy Redskins. Jack Swartz's undefeated Neshaminy squad recorded a 19-10 victory over the 1972 team of its fierce rival: ... More

124 Games

Coach Schmidt coaches his 124th game and enters the record books as the most prolific Redskins coach in School history. November 18, 2005 Although it may be hard to believe, this is Coach Schmidt's 11th year as Neshaminy's Head Coach which proves yet again the old adage: How time flies! But what a wonderful time it's been for the ... More

The Red Dragon

The Red Dragon (A NeshaminyFootball.com original) November 5, 2005 Back in the dark winter months when summer seemed so far away, a father promised his young son a summer trip to the amusement park. The park had a new ride, the Red Dragon, the world's most exciting roller coaster. The boy couldn't wait to ride those giant rails of steel. ... More
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Tribute to 2005

HERE COME THE NESHAMINY REDSKINS July 2005 Many hard-core fans and friends of the Neshaminy Redskins, young and old alike, will tell you without fear of contradiction that in this part of the community, Heartbreak Ridge is known as the home of the 'Skins. In fact, the Ridge is judged by most people to be a special and one of a kind high ... More

2004 – 2005 Award Banquet

2004 Season Banquet January 29, 2005 The Lions Club 63rd annual football banquet was held on Saturday, January 29th 2005 at King's Caterers 4010 New Falls Rd, Bristol, PA 19007, to honor the District One Champions, Eastern Regional Champions, and State Runner Up, Neshaminy Redskins. There were just over 300 people in attendance. A few ... More

Coach Schmidt named “2004 Coach of the Year”

January 17, 2005 On Sunday, January 16th 2005, before the Eagles-Vikings playoff game, coach Schmidt was honored as "Coach of the Year". It was the second such honor in only four years. Mark Schmidt was also the Coach of the Year in 2001, when he took the Skins to Hershey and came home with the State Title. Standing in ... More

Kevin Kelly

Kevin Kelly's Redskin Roots June 2004 The summer before 9th grade started, Coach Neil French (Maple Point) had Kevin in baseball and knew he was a soccer player. He had mentioned that he wanted Kevin to kick for the Maple Point team that fall. During Babe Ruth baseball that summer, I ran into Erik Pederson at a game and he said that Coach ... More