November 2024
Penn-Trafford wins first round of playoffs over South Fayette 49-28
November 2, 2024 | Annabelle Aquino
The Penn-Trafford Warriors’ strong defensive line and running game helped them secure the win against the South Fayette Lions this Friday in the first round of 5A WPIAL playoffs. South Fayette could not rush past the Warriors’ solid defensive line, led by Jamison Yurt, Jake Briggs, and Dom Smith. After receiving the ball from South […]
Penn-Trafford dominates over Armstrong 35-14
October 19, 2024 | Annabelle Aquino
The Penn-Trafford Warriors started out strong against the Armstrong River Hawks this Friday, incorporating a mix of deep passes to get down the field, then finishing off the drive with rushes. A kickoff to P-T’s Ben Grabowski to start the game gave the Warriors possession on the 34-yard line. This was Grabowski’s first game of […]
Penn-Trafford defeats Franklin Regional 26-10
October 12, 2024 | Annabelle Aquino
The Penn-Trafford Warriors exceeded their senior night expectations this Friday at Warrior Stadium to win 26-10 against Franklin Regional. Tasso Whipple gained his 3,000th career rushing yard and is now ranked No. 5 on the all-time rushing leaderboard for P-T. While the Panther’s game focused on handing off and rushing by Kyle Dupill, the Warriors […]
Woodland Hills defeats Penn-Trafford 35-21
September 14, 2024 | Annabelle Aquino
The Woodland Hills Wolverines overtook the Penn-Trafford Warriors this Friday, Sept. 13, at Warrior Stadium. While the Warriors battled injuries, were unsuccessful in their running game, and were indecisive with QBs, the Wolverines confidently incorporated both a passing and rushing game to speed past Penn-Trafford’s defense. The Warriors started on offense, with Jonny Lovre as […]
Penn-Trafford’s Tasso Whipple plays both sides of ball to beat Moon
September 7, 2024 | Annabelle Aquino
The Penn-Trafford Warriors boosted their record to 2-1 after beating the Moon Tigers 14-7 at Warrior Stadium Friday night. Jonny Lovre started as Warrior QB and threw for 114 yards throughout the game. Lovre handed it off to Penn-Trafford’s Tasso Whipple for a run, which was a part of Whipple’s 161 total rushing yards, then […]
Penn-Trafford pushes past Mount Lebanon 28-7
August 31, 2024 | Annabelle Aquino
Penn-Trafford’s strong defensive line and successful offensive drives helped them defeat Mount Lebanon this Friday at Warrior Stadium. The Warriors bounced back from a rival loss against Norwin last week, 26-14, while the Blue Devils are 0-2 after a 42-22 loss against Upper Saint Clair last week. Jonny Lovre was the main QB for P-T, […]
Clairton Crushes Steel Valley in Gridiron Classic
August 24, 2024 | Annabelle Aquino
In a long game filled with flags and injury timeouts, the Clairton Bears won 30-7 against the Steel Valley Ironmen to take home their first victory of the season at the Wolvarena. The Bears started strong defensively on the first possession and forced Steel Valley to punt on fourth down. Clairton […]
2024 WPIAL 5A Conference Preview: Northeast
August 16, 2024 | Annabelle Aquino
Pine-Richland’s 2024 Schedule Penn Hills’ 2024 Schedule North Hills’ 2024 Schedule Plum’s 2024 Schedule Shaler’s 2024 Schedule Fox Chapel’s 2024 Schedule Predicted Rankings: Pine-Richland Penn Hills North Hills Plum Shaler Fox Chapel
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know South Side LB/FB Mateja Pavlovich-
July 15, 2024 | Annabelle Aquino
Mateja Pavlovich South Side Rams Class of 2025 Linebacker, Kicker, Punter, Fullback Jersey #44 Ht: 6’2″– Wt: 220 lbs Other sports: Track and Field, Basketball Notable Awards: 3-time all-conference kicker, 2-time all-conference punter, all-state kicker, Wpial champion in javelin (track and field) Twitter: @M_Pavlovich44 Coach says: 3 time all-conference performer at Kicker/Punter. Also plays RB/LB […]
Julius Phillips commits to Youngstown
July 11, 2024 | Annabelle Aquino
On Thursday, July 11, defensive back and wide receiver Julius Phillips Jr. verbally committed to Youngstown State Football. The 6’0″ 180-pound athlete at Farrell High School completed almost 500 career yards and nine touchdowns, including five touchdowns in his most recent junior season. While Phillips has been at Farrell, the Steelers have been District 10, […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Penn-Trafford WR/CB Jack Weishaar
July 11, 2024 | Annabelle Aquino
Jack Weishaar Penn-Trafford Class of 2025 WR/CB Jersey #12 Ht: 6’ 0” – Wt: 160 lbs Other Sports: Basketball Notable Awards: Varsity letter in basketball and football Twitter: @weishaar_jack Coach Ruane says: Jack is a very athletic 2 way player who gets it. He competes, he is cerebral and he is very mature. Jack is […]
