Girard Grit

11/23/2025

Girard’s Acerra Bros started out in the Grocery business in 1913, and would open a bar after prohibition. In 2017 brothers, ( Grandsons of one of the original owners , Guy Acerra ) Mark and Joe Acerra would retire and sell the business. The Royal Gardens closed operations in the spring of 2025.
This picture and many other classic photos can be seen on display at the Girard Historical Society. The Society will be open for special holiday hours, and makes for a great visit for families visiting in town for the holidays!

11/23/2025

1975 Girard News Bicentennial Parade

11/23/2025

The Chiefs of Girard!

Two men at the helm of Girard’s police and fire departments have a long history, going back to their days in high school.

11/22/2025

1975 Washington Ave School kids!
(Girard News)

11/22/2025

Girard Indians Epic 12-1 Season Comes to A Close

Pat Pearson praised his players and the atmosphere, even in defeat.

“Tonight wasn’t our night,” he said. “But I’m proud of our fight. These seniors were unbelievable. This community showed up again — unreal atmosphere. One loss doesn’t define this season.”
(Source YSN)

11/22/2025

Girard ends season 12-1 with a loss to Cardinal Mooney in the Div V Region 17 Final.

11/21/2025

Coach Pat Pearson’s Girard Indians are ready to Play!

Girard sends off the GHS Indians as they head for South Range (Neutral Site) to take on Cardinal Mooney tonight in the Div V Region 17 Final starting at 7pm

11/21/2025

Here’s the streaming info for the big game tonight:

🔥 REGION 17 TITLE NIGHT 🔥

The lights are on. The stakes are high. Division V – Region 17 Championship goes down TONIGHT as Girard and Cardinal Mooney square off for a trip to the Final Four! 🏈💥

🎥 WATCH LIVE on the NFHS Network through its partnership with YSN:
👉 https://ow.ly/cNq250XvPrz
(Subscribe to watch the full broadcast)

🎧 OR LISTEN LIVE on YSN
💽 And stick around for the full replay right after the final whistle.

🎙 Kickoff at 7PM
Your broadcast team: Matt Romeo & Vince Taddei bringing all the action from the opening kick to the final snap.

Two proud programs. One regional crown.
Let’s go. 🏆🔥

11/21/2025

Sports Page Nov 12, 1975 (50 Year Look Back)
Girard News

11/21/2025

He leads the 12-0 Indians in sacks, tackles and tackles for loss while boasting a 4.2 GPA.

11/21/2025

Good Luck Girard !