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McGuffey Highlanders

McGuffey Highlanders
McGuffey Highlanders
Head Coach: N/A
PIAA District 7 - Class 3A
WPIAL 3A Section 1
 
 
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08-23
7:00 pm

vs. Washington

League Game

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09-13
7:00 pm

vs. Central Valley

Division Game / League Game

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09-27
7:00 pm

@ Beaver

Division Game / League Game

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10-04
7:00 pm

vs. Hopewell

Division Game / League Game

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10-11
7:00 pm

@ Avonworth

Division Game / League Game

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2024 Interview with Reno Presto from McGuffey High School

January 14, 2024  |  

Name: Reno Presto School McGuffey High School Class 2025 Position(s): T, DE, DT, and NG How long have you played football, along with the reason or reasons you continue to play? I have played football for 12 years. I play because I found a love for the game when I was in middle school, and […]

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Washington beats McGuffey to move on to the 2A semifinals.

Washington beats McGuffey to move on to the 2A semifinals.

November 11, 2023  |  

Washington came into the game after beating Ellwood City last week.  Mcguffey came into the after beating Derry last week. Washington received the ball to start the game.  After a 3 and out and a bad Washington punt Mcguffey got the ball but missed a field goal so they could not do anything with the […]

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WPIAL District 7 Second Round of Playoff Previews

November 9, 2023  |  

The regular season has ended, however the postseason is just getting started. After the first round of playoffs, many teams made a statement and are calling for the championship.  Here is your 2023 District 7 Semi-Finals Week Playoff Preview.    Class 1A: South Side (1) – The Rams were one of two teams to not […]

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Washington wins at McGuffey 13-7

October 28, 2023  |  

Friday night I made the drive from Worthington, Ohio to Claysville to watch McGuffey host rival Washington. This was the first time I have got to see this matchup along with my first time seeing Washington play. Washington wasted no time in taking a 7-0 when Tristian Reed found Zxavian Willis for the 72-yard touchdown […]

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WPIAL Elite Eight: Preseason Rankings

August 22, 2023  |  

AJ & PFN WPIAL Elite Eight: Preseason Rankings   1A: 1. Bishop Canevin 2. Union 3. Clairton 4. Fort Cherry 5. OLSH 6. Greensburg Central Catholic 7. Monessen 8. South Side     2A: 1. Steel Valley 2. Beaver Falls 3. Serra Catholic 4 . Keystone Oaks 5. Washington 6. Neshannock 7. McGuffey 8. Imani […]

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2023 WPIAL Media Day: Meet Class 2A

August 8, 2023  |  

Here are some of our players and teams from the WPIAL Class of 2A!    

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know McGuffey WR, CB Ryan Keith

July 19, 2023  |  

Ryan Keith WR/CB McGuffey Class 2024 Jersey #11 Height 6’2” Weight 185 Other sports Baseball, basketball, and track Twitter @r_keith3 Coach says “Teams best athlete- by measurables. Should be able to take the top off the defense at wide receiver, also can play in the secondary.” Let’s get to know Ryan Can you share with […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know McGuffey FB, MLB Dylan Droboj

July 8, 2023  |  

Dylan Droboj Class- 2024 Jersey-#34 Height-6’0 Weight-180 Other sports-Wrestling and Track Twitter-DrobojDylan Coach says “B back in our offense threat to go all the way on every play. Should take the next step on defense this coming season”. Let’s get to know Dylan What’s it like having gray turf to play on? It’s pretty cool […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know McGuffey RB/DB Charles Wagers

July 7, 2023  |  

Player Name: Charles Wagers School: McGuffey Highlanders Class Of: 2024 Position(s): RB/DB Jersey Number: 15 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 150lbs Other Sports: Track Notable Awards or Recognitions: N/A Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @CharlesWagers3 __________________________ Words from the Coach: “Charles is a very explosive runner, he started the last 4 games of 2022 […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know McGuffey lineman Reno Presto

June 15, 2023  |  

Reno Presto left tackle and defensive end McGuffey Class Of 2025 Jersey # 70 HT/WT 6’2 240 Other sports baseball all conference Twitter @reno_presto21 Head coach Ed Dalton says Reno has Division 1 talent level, but he must keep progressing”. Why do you play football? I like to be able to be violent without getting […]

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McGuffey comes back on Wash High in 43-24 win

October 29, 2022  |  

By Nathan Grella & Alex Hughes On paper, Wash High and McGuffey faced off on Friday night for the difference between a 3 and a 4 seed in the Century conference. On the field, McGuffey stunned Wash High in the second half to win one of the biggest rivalries in southwestern PA. Washington started out […]

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Keystone Oaks 32 McGuffey 30 Game winner as time ran out in the final quarter

October 16, 2022  |  

Brace yourself for a very detailed article on the most exciting game of the year for me this year. This game had it all, scoring, some big defensive plays, player injection, bone-jarring hits, flags galore, and some controversial calls that hurt both teams with the biggest one taking a victory away from one team and […]

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2A WPIAL Century Conference Season Preview Magazine @PFNBackyard

August 8, 2022  |  

Keep on the lookout for more conferences leading up to the 2022 season! To Make the File Full Screen Click this LINK Previous WPIAL Conference Previews: LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Become a Supporter! Check out our Merch!

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BackyardPAFootball Podcast: 2022 Century Preview @PFNBackyard @NathanGrella @JeremiahMiller0

August 8, 2022  |  

Nathan and Jeremiah are back to fully break down the WPIAL 2A Century! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Become a Supporter! Check out our Merch!

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2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Ethan Dietrich- McGuffey

July 10, 2022  |  

Ethan Dietrich School: McGuffey Class: 2023 Jersey: 22 Height, 5-9 Weight, 195 Other Sports: None Awards: 1st team all-conference linebacker Twitter link: @ethand022 What makes playing at McGuffey so special? The thing that makes playing at McGuffey so special is the amount of free clothes that we get. What are your goals for this season […]

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2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Philip McCuen- McGuffey

June 26, 2022  |  

Philip McCuen School: McGuffey Class: 2023 Jersey” 2 Height, 6’0 Weight, 180 Other Sports: Basketball and track and field Twitter link: @PhilipMccuen Awards: 1st team all-conference athlete  What makes playing for McGuffey so unique? Being able to play with the same teammates since youth and growing our bond, also playing on our beautiful grey field. […]

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2022 with Jeremy Fisher, Offensive Line Coach, McGuffey High School

May 24, 2022  |  

Jeremy Fisher McGuffey The Coach of the Offensive Line McGuffey is my favorite place in PA to take in a game, so getting this interview was big for me. I think this is one of the best interviews I have been able to get since I have been doing them. I hope you all like […]

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Highlanders stay perfect at home: McGuffey beats Beth-Center on Senior night 35-8 @McGuffeyFB @BruceDavidson37

October 23, 2021  |  

By: Bruce Davidson In only their fourth and final home game of the 2021 season the McGuffey Highlanders welcomed the Beth-Center Bulldogs on Friday night. Beth-Center received the opening kickoff only to go three and out. McGuffey Junior RB Kyle Brookman notched the first touchdown of the game on a reverse with 8:23 left in […]

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Chartiers Houston Slays McGuffey In Program Defining Win On Senior Night 13-7 (Gallery) @MillerTayvian @chbucs1

October 16, 2021  |  

It certainly has been a while since Chartiers Houston has been the class of Washington County. That all changed Friday night when the Bucs hosted cross-county rivals McGuffey on senior night. The atmosphere at Buccaneer Stadium would fuel the Bucs to a 13-7 defensive masterclass to put Chartiers Houston in 2nd place in the Century. […]

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McGuffey Marches to a 55-22 win over Waynesburg Central @EricDonnelly123 @WaynesburgRaid1 @WBG_RAIDERS @McguffeyFB @PaBackyard

October 9, 2021  |  

First I want to thank the guys in the press box for the rosters and to say what a great place McGuffey is to catch a game. The crowd always seems to be into it and it is funny how the PA guy can get on the nerve of the opposing teams fans. Jacob Stephenson […]

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McGuffey uses 41 point first half to beat Charleroi 41-0 @McguffeyFB @McGuffeyHS @McGSportsNet @CharleroiCougar @CharleroiSD

September 18, 2021  |  

Last night I drove from Buckeye Lake, Ohio to Claysville, Pa to watch my favorite team in Pennsylvania battle Charleroi, in a battle of 1-2 teams. Watching the teams warm-up the first thing I noticed was the Highlanders had a lot more players and there seemed to be a giddy-up in their step. The Cougars […]

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2021 BackyardPAFootball Team Profile: McGuffey

August 25, 2021  |  

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BackyardPAFootball Podcast: WPIAL 2A Century 2021 Season Preview @nathangrella @JeremiahMiller0

August 17, 2021  |  

Nathan and Jeremiah continue their season podcast preview by breaking down the WPIAL 2A Century. What’s next for the McGuffey Highlanders? Can Washington regain their stranglehold on the conference? Who is the best of the rest? Are the Chartiers Houston Bucs one of the most underrated teams in the WPIAL? Nathan and Jeremiah break down […]

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2021 PFN Player Profile: Ethan Janovich – McGuffey @McguffeyFB @EthanJanovich

August 13, 2021  |  

Ethan Janovich McGuffey  Class Of 2022 Wide receiver, corner Jersey # 10 HT/WT 5’11/170 Other sports Basketball Basketball: First team all conference 2020-21, HM all conference 2019-20. Football: HM all conference 2020 Twitter @EthanJanovich Why do you play football? I’ve always loved competing and there is no better atmosphere to do so than on the […]

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2021 PFN Team Preview: The McGuffey Fighting Highlanders @McguffeyFB @McGIronKiltClub

July 20, 2021  |  

McGuffey Fighting Highlanders PFN Page Head Coach Ed Dalton PIAA District 7 – Class AA League: WPIAL 2A Section 3 @McguffeyFB Assistant Coaches  Brent Blacharczyk, Keith Carlisle, Mike Fatigante, Jeremy Fisher, Patrick Frey, Jared Johnson, Jon Leasure, Nate Parry, Shawn Phillips, Heath Shriver, Justin Wise 2020 Season Record 7-1 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE […]

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McGuffey secures 2A Century Conference Title @YaugerCaleb

October 16, 2020  |  

By Caleb Yauger It was all McGuffey from the get-go. Chartiers-Houston came into McGuffey Friday night attempting to take down the Highlanders, but McGuffey was just too much to handle as they went on to comfortably win 56-0. The Buccaneers started with the first possession, but that did not last very long. A fumble early […]

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Charleroi sputters as McGuffey comes away with a decisive victory-@athletics_sd @McGuffeyHS

September 19, 2020  |  

On Friday night, the McGuffey Highlanders made the trip down to Myron Pottios Stadium to take on the Charleroi Cougars in their first home game of the season.  The Cougars were looking for a quick win after getting shut out against Frazier last week on the road and put there first tally in the “W” […]

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McGuffey Defeats Washington 7-6 for first time since 2009 @carter_newcome

September 12, 2020  |  

By: Carter Newcome The McGuffey Highlanders defeated I-70 rival Washington High 7-6 to kick off the 2020 football season. The Highlanders were led by a stout defense who shut down the high powered Prexies offense. Both teams struggled to get their seasons going in the first half as neither team could put together any sort […]

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PFN BackyardPAFootball Podcast Team Previews: WPIAL 2A Century Conference

September 9, 2020  |  

Beth Center- Charleroi- Chartiers Houston- Frazier- McGuffey- Washington- Waynesburg- LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!

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BackyardPAFootball Podcast: WPIAL 2A Century Preview

September 1, 2020  |  

Nathan and Jeremiah tackle the Century/Interstate and break down each team, as well as make predictions for the season! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN, or click play below Beth Center- 9:39 Charleroi- 17:04 Chartiers- Houston- 22:07 Frazier- 26:32 McGuffey- 34:28 Washington- 40:40 Waynesburg- 48:22 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! […]

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2020 PFN Player Preview: McKinley Whipkey, McGuffey @MckinleyWhipkey @PABackyard

July 13, 2020  |  

McKinley Whipkey McGuffey Class of 2021 Position(s): FB, MLB Height: 6’0″ Weight: 205 Twitter: @MckinleyWhipkey Why did you choose football? There’s never a dull moment What is your favorite football memory? Beating Clairton In 2019 What activities do you enjoy outside of football? Hunting and riding four wheelers What non-football accomplishment are you most proud […]

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2020 PFN Player Preview – Nate Witkowsky, McGuffey @NathanWitkowsky @PABackyard

July 7, 2020  |  

Nathan Witkowsky McGuffey Class of 2021 Position(s): K Height: 6’0″ Weight: 175 Twitter: @NathanWitkowsky Why did you choose football? I mainly chose football because most of my friends had played football for years and also my coach prior to me joining the team had talked to me about coming out so I gave it a […]

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BackyardPAFootball Podcast- Breaking Down McGuffey: Interview with Former QB Marshall Whipkey

April 30, 2020  |  

TO LISTEN, CLICK HERE, or press play below Marshall Whipkey joins the show! Marshall discusses and details why he chose WVU last week as well as discusses his move from offense to defense at the next level. Marshall also talks about the McGuffey season last year, looking ahead toward 2020 as well.   LIKE US […]

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Backyard Football Podcast: Episode 13- BFP’s Reclassification Guide to the Galaxy

November 13, 2019  |  

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE Nick and Nathan BREAK DOWN the recent WPIAL reclassification projections and try to figure out the mysterious 8th Century/Interstate team. Nathan recaps the Sto-Rox-West Greene game and tries to explain some of the Pioneers offensive struggles. After, the guys take on previewing Riverside-Avonworth and Washington-Brentwood and look ahead toward the […]

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