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BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Week 3 Review, Week 4 Preview: The Battle at the Beach @JeremiahMiller0 @NathanGrella

September 21, 2021

Nathan and Jeremiah BREAK DOWN West Greene’s historic upset over California in Week 3 along with Peters Township staking their claim as one of 5As best. The boys also talk in lengths on TJ-Belle Vernon and the other key matchups across the area. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!

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BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Week 3 Preview: Mt. Pleasant’s Upset of the Century @NathanGrella @JeremiahMiller0

September 15, 2021

Nathan and Jeremiah are back for Hour 2 to discuss and predict the week’s upcoming games. Nathan picks a couple risky unders, while Jeremiah tries to regain his place in the standings by swinging big on Picks against the Spread. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!

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BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Week 2 Review: Could TJ Win 5A? @NathanGrella @JeremiahMiller0

September 14, 2021

Nathan and Jeremiah are back in the first hour of the show to discuss the weekend’s results, including opinions on if Southmoreland can keep up their hot start to the season, and if Carmichaels is a true playoff contender. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!

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Belle Vernon Takes Down Penn Trafford in Historic Win 27-7 @BVAFootball @nathangrella @PABackyard

September 11, 2021

One of the top teams in 5A. One of the top teams in 4A. A full crowd at one of the most historic stadiums in the state. Who says no? The 5A Penn Trafford Warriors would travel to the Beach to take on the Belle Vernon Leopards in one of the most anticipated out-of-classification matchups […]

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California Makes Statement in Win over 2A Waynesburg 49-7 @NickHaus75 @CalTrojansFB @PABackyard

September 11, 2021

By Nick Haushalter Last night’s contest between the Waynesburg Red Raiders and the visiting California Trojans ended decisively in Cal’s favor, as they drove home celebrating a convincing 49-7 victory. While the entire team played admirably, two Trojans stood out especially– QB Hunter Assad and RB Damani Stafford. Assad showed off his prowess on the […]

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Fort Cherry Upsets the Mighty Mikes on the Road in 1A Showdown @FortBooster @PaBackyard

September 11, 2021

By Collin Rhodes Fans at the Fort Cherry Rangers vs. Carmichaels Mighty Mikes were ready for a treat as two well rounded teams went face-to-face in Carmichaels, Pennsylvania. Quarterback Maddox Truschel looked to lead the 1-1 Rangers against quarterback Trenton Carter and the 2-0 Mighty Mikes. The game began with strong defensive showings from both […]

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Wash High powers past Clairton 43-19 behind Fuse, Levy @WashHighFB @carter_newcome @PABackyard

September 11, 2021

By Carter Newcome Two of the WPIAL’s most historic football programs faced off in a Week 2 matchup at Wash High Stadium. The two schools have combined for a total of 18 WPIAL titles, with Clairton having 11, and Washington having 7. Washington intercepted Clairton on its opening possession of the game. The Prexies offense […]

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BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Week 1 Review, Week 2 Preview: The Waynesburg-California Instagram War @nathangrella @JeremiahMiller0

September 9, 2021

Nathan and Jeremiah welcome Stats-Man Wes Champlin on the Pod to discuss his opinions of the South Park-Keystone Oaks game and if the Golden Eagles are darkhorses in 3A. Also included are previews of Penn Trafford’s visit to the Beach, Washington hosting the Clairton Bears, and California’s big visit with the Waynesburg Raiders. LIKE US […]

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Golden Eagles fly past South Park in Bird Battle 35-0 @BruceDavidson37 @ko_goldeneagles @PaBackyard @KOGoldenEagles

September 4, 2021

By: Bruce Davidson If you said Eagles would win this one you had a great shot of being right. Friday night saw the Keystone Oaks Golden Eagles travel to South Park to face the Eagles. Kind of confusing, I know. Keystone Oaks Senior Running Back Kevin Drew opened the scoring with a 5-yard touchdown run […]

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Devin Whitlock Explodes for 5 TDs in Belle Vernon Blowout over Colts 49-14 @JeremiahMiller0 @DevinWhitlock3 @BVAFootball @PaBackyard

September 4, 2021

By Jeremiah Miller Week one of high school football opened up across the keystone state, including a rematch of last year’s WPIAL quarterfinals matchup between the Belle Vernon Leopards and the Chartiers Valley Colts. Tonight, was not much different then last years matchup between both of these schools as Belle Vernon came at of the […]

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BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Week 1 Preview: The Greatest Uniform Matchup Ever @nathangrella @JeremiahMiller0

September 1, 2021

Nathan and Jeremiah discuss in Hour 2 the WPIAL’s Week One! How close will Chartiers Valley and Belle Vernon be? Is Keystone Oaks and South Park the perfect revenge fuel? And how good is the uniform matchup between McKeesport and Woodland Hills? LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!

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BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Week 0 Review: Who the Heck is Bishop Sycamore? @nathangrella @JeremiahMiller0

August 31, 2021

Jeremiah and Nathan break down Week 0 and all the fun of the return of fans to High school football Stadiums. The boys discuss who was the biggest surprise of the week. Also who the heck is Bishop Sycamore? LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!

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Harrisburg Comes Back to Win Western PA Showcase All-Timer @HBGCougar_FBall

August 29, 2021

In 2020, fans across the state were limited to watching players play in empty stadiums on single cam live streams. In 2021, the Harrisburg Cougars, sparked by their passionate fanbase behind them who drove 3 and a half hours to even be in attendance, led a furious comeback against the defending undefeated 5A champions.  “It […]

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Buccaneers turn tight first half into second half blowout 27-6 @BruceDavidson37 @PaBackyard

August 28, 2021

By: Bruce Davidson For the first three quarters it looked as though an early game mistake would be the difference maker between Chartiers-Houston and Fort Cherry on Friday night. At the final whistle it wasn’t anywhere near a factor. The Fort Cherry Rangers got the early jump on the Chartiers-Houston Bucs following an opening drive […]

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Canon Mac Shuts Out Trinity In Impressive Offensive Performance 48-0 @AngottRyan @nathangrella

August 28, 2021

Washington residents would be surprised that the last meeting between the Big Macs and Hillers occurred 10 years ago. Current Washington residents would also be stunned to learn the outcome of that game- a 19-18 Canon Mac victory. Since that time, both schools have suffered up and downs on the football field, however neither has […]

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Carmichaels defeats Waynesburg Central 54-33 to take Week 0 @YaugerCaleb @PaBackyard

August 28, 2021

By Caleb Yauger The last time the Carmichaels Mighty Mikes and the Waynesburg Central Raiders faced off in a regular season football game was the 1990’s. Waynesburg easily defeated Carmichaels in the previous matchup 32-0. This time in 2021, however, it was Carmichaels who had the last laugh. With the home crowd cheering them on, […]

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Peters Township dominates in home opener 37-0 over Fox Chapel @JoeVeneziale56 @PaBackyard

August 28, 2021

By Joe Veneziale High school football is back. In a Week 0 5A matchup between the Peters Township Indians and the Fox Chapel Foxes, Peters Township running back Ethan Kirsch ran for 3 touchdowns in the first half as the Indians dominated this game. The Indians started off red hot with an Ethan Kirsch four-yard […]

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Leechburg Tramples Jefferson-Morgan in Parker Field Blowout 69-16 @NickHaus75 @PaBackyard

August 28, 2021

Leechburg dominated on both sides of the ball while visiting Jefferson Morgan Friday night, finishing with an incredible score of 69-16. Running back Braylan Lovelace led the charge with a combination of speed and physicality, tallying 4 touchdowns on the ground. Leechburg’s defense also appeared in top shape as the opposing offensive line struggled to […]

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2021 PFN Team Preview: The Thomas Jefferson Jaguars @TJHSJaguars @NickBry46357328 @Jordanmayer33

August 27, 2021

Thomas Jefferson Jaguars PFN PAGE PIAA District 7 – Class AAAA League: Big 8 Head Coach Bill Cherpak @TJHSJaguars PFN Rank: #1 Assistant Coaches Tony Battalini, Frank Brettschneider, Zach DeCicco, Jon Drager, Jack Giran, Mike Murray, Pat Oster, TJ Srsic, Trevor Wildman 2020 Season Record 10-1 (6-0) 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21   @ South […]

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BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Week 0 Preview: The Blockbuster Opening Weekend @nathangrella @JeremiahMiller0

August 26, 2021

It’s Game Week! and Nathan and Jeremiah anxiously discuss the BackyardPASports Blockbuster Opening Weekend Presented by PAFootballNews! Included are rousing previews of the Trinity-Canon Mac, Bishop Canevin-Frazier and the highly anticipated Pine Richland-Harrisburg game. The reintroduction of Picks against the Spread also creates interesting and contrasting discussion. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us […]

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2021 BackyardPAFootball 3A WPIAL Interstate Team Profiles

August 26, 2021

Elizabeth Forward Mt. Pleasant South Allegheny South Park Southmoreland Yough

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2021 BackyardPAFootball 4A WPIAL Big 8 Team Profiles

August 26, 2021

Belle Vernon Laurel Highlands McKeesport Ringgold Thomas Jefferson Trinity West Mifflin

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2021 BackyardPAFootball 2A WPIAL Century Team Profiles

August 26, 2021

Beth Center Charleroi Chartiers Houston Frazier McGuffey Washington Waynesburg Central 

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2021 BackyardPAFootball 1A WPIAL Tri-County South Team Profiles

August 26, 2021

Avella Bentworth California Carmichaels Jefferson-Morgan Mapletown West Greene

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2021 BackyardPAFootball Team Profile: West Mifflin

August 25, 2021

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