District 7
WPIAL Elite Eight: Preseason Rankings
August 20, 2025 | Andrew Schaffer
6A: 1- Central Catholic 2- North Allegheny 3- Mt. Lebanon 4- Hempfield 5- Norwin 6- Seneca Valley 7- Canon Mac 5A: 1- Pine Richland 2- Peters Township 3- Upper St. Clair 4- Woodland Hills 5- South Fayette 6- North Hills 7- Moon 8- Penn Trafford 4A: 1- Thomas Jefferson 2- McKeesport 3- Aliquippa 4- Mars […]
WPIAL Announces Pine-Richland to Host 6A, 4A Championships
August 19, 2025 | Blake Fuchs
Pine-Richland’s football stadium will host this year’s WPIAL championship games for the 6A and 4A sections, the league announced Tuesday. The location change comes due to previous host Norwin having construction at their stadium, making it unusable in November. The two stadiums are approximately 40 miles from each other, with Norwin being southeast of Pittsburgh […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Western Beaver OT/DT Blaine Crislip
August 19, 2025 | Billy Splain
Blaine Crislip Offensive tackle and Defensive Tackle Western Beaver Class Of 2026 Jersey #65 HT/WT 6’4 305 47 pancakes my junior year and 1x first team all conference Other sports; I throw for track First team all conference award Twitter/X: @65blaine50074 Coach says: OL, big, strong, committed to improving every day. Has a couple offers. […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Pittsburgh Central Catholic Vikings
August 17, 2025 | Mia Williams
Pittsburgh Central Catholic Head Coach: Ryan Lehmeier Class 6A PIAA District: 7 (WPIAL) 2024 Record 12-3 Key Starters Lost: Xxavier Thomas Bradley Gompers Jy’Aire Walls Elijah Faulkner Sam Brackney Returning Starters: Matt Bowers 6’4 290 OL 26 Ashton Blatt Edge 6’4 238 26 Colsen Gatten 6’1 214 LB 26 Roman Thompson MLB. 6′ 210 […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Thomas Jefferson Jaguars
August 17, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
Thomas Jefferson Jaguars Head Coach: Bill Cherpak Class 4A 2024 Record: 14-1 Key Starters Lost: OT – Shep Turk WR – Brayden White QB – Luke Kosko LB – Matt Martinis Returning Starters: OL – Zane Sable, Sr. 6’1 270 OL – Dom Metz, Sr. 6′ 220 OL – Beckett Everley, Jr. 6’5″ 270 […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: Clairton Bears
August 17, 2025 | Cody Brady
Clairton Bears Head Coach: Wayne Wade Class 1A PIAA District: 7(WPIAL) 2024 Record 13-1 Key Starters Lost Drahcir Jones – RB/FS Zae-Meer Corrall – WR/OLB Khalil Patterson-Williams – OL/DL Returning starters Michael Ruffin – Sr / 2026 WR/DB/ATH 5’9 180 lbs Donte Wright – Sr / 2026 ATH/DB 5’9 185 lbs Jeff Thompson […]
2025 Team Preview: The McKeesport Tigers
August 16, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The McKeesport Tigers Head Coach: Matt Miller Class 4A 2024 Season Record: 13-5 PIAA District 7 Key Starters lost Anthony Boyd RB/DB Anthony Cromerdie RB/DB Brady Eastman QB Javier Bray OL/DL Valdez Stuvaints RB/LB Ian Shiffler K returning starters Kemon Spell RB/DB 5’10 210 JR Javian Robinson WR/DB 6’1 180 Jr Abraham Miller HB/LB […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Woodland Hills Wolverines
August 15, 2025 | Mia Williams
Woodland Hills Head Coach: Brian Tarrant Class 5A PIAA District: 7 (WPIAL) 2024 Record: 8-2 Key Starters Lost: Off:Elijah Nesby, Amere Brown, Def: Lanier Butler, George Hill, Jayden Estes, Jaden Prince Returning Starters: Sr. Scoop Smith 5’5, 150, Sr. Cam Walter 6’0, 180, Jr. Malik McCloud 5’10, 180, Sr. Zykir Moore, 6’3, 220, Jr. […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Moon Area Tigers
August 14, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
Moon Area Tigers Head Coach: Ryan Linn District 7 (WPIAL) Class 5A 2024 Record 5-5 Key Starters Lost: Nicky Prozzoly – WR – S Nick Clemens – DE / TE Xavier Moyer – G / DE Jake D’Aniello – T Tavis Lindsay -LB CJ Lindsey – RB/ LB Returning Starters: Kyden Kulvanish – RB, […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Butler Golden Tornado
August 13, 2025 | Cody Brady
Butler Golden Tornado Head Coach: Eric Christy Class 6A PIAA District: 7(WPIAL) 2024 Record 4-6 Key Starters Lost Alec Teff Leland Anderson Quin Hanley Returning starters Nicco Baggetta, QB/LB, 5’11, 195, JR Beau Burchett, OL/DL, 6′, 235, SR Lucas Martin OL, 5’11, 245, SR Jake Kollinger, RB/LB, 5’9, 185, JR Marcus Vicari, WR/DB, 6′, […]
2025 WPIAL 5A Northeast Conference Preview
August 13, 2025 | Davis Natali
Pine-Richland Rams After taking home their second WPIAL title in three years, Pine-Richland looks to add another championship to the trophy case in 2025. The Rams finished 11-2 overall last year and enter this season with their leading passer, rusher, and receiver returning. Junior quarterback Aaron Strader is back under center after throwing for 1,755 […]
2025 Team Preview: The Kiski Area Cavaliers
August 13, 2025 | Mia Williams
Kiski Area Head Coach: Colyn Haugh Class 5A PIAA District: 7 (WPIAL) 2024 Record 4-6 Key Starters Lost: Cam Murphy Landon Kucic Carson Heinle Ryder Eakas Returning Starters: Aven Shirley, 6’2” 170 SR. Braden Anderson, 5’11” 210 SR. Andrew Finney, 5’11” 175 SR. Teegan Shirley, 6’3” 185 JR. Nick Anderson, 6’4” 260 SO. Colin […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Greensburg Salem Golden Lions
August 13, 2025 | Mia Williams
Greensburg Salem Head Coach: Ty George Class 3A PIAA District: 7 (WPIAL) 2024 Record 7-4 Key Starters Lost: Kai Brunot Azzy Franklin Cole Savage Dom Rosensteel Brady Smith Returning Starters: Max Topper (TE/LB) Anthony Matthews (WR/LB) Isaiah Stillwagon (OL/DL) Tyrese Lewis (WR/DB) Brody Chismar (QB) Key Newcomers Jackson Stevey (TE/LB) Braydon Miller (WR/DB) […]
University of Pittsburgh 2025–26 Season Preview
August 12, 2025 | Ryan Thielet
To say last year’s Pitt Football season was a rollercoaster of emotions is an understatement. Through the first seven games, Pitt looked like the team that took over the ACC during the 2021–22 season with Kenny Pickett. The offense was clicking, the defense held strong, and the Panthers seemed poised for a major bowl game. […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Waynesburg Central Raiders
August 11, 2025 | Mia Williams
Waynesburg Central Head Coach: Joe Kuhns Class 2A PIAA District: 7 (WPIAL) 2024 Record 7-4 Key Starters Lost: Jake Stephenson Returning Starters: Jeffrey Blair 5’10 190 Sr Zac Jiblits 5’7 145 Sr Roan Tustin 5’11 220 Sr Dane Woods 6’4 210 Sr Teagan Crouse 5’8 155 Jr Jack Ricciuti 6’4 215 Jr Caden Fowler […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: Ligonier Valley Rams
August 11, 2025 | Cody Brady
Ligonier Valley Rams Head Coach: Roger Beitel Class 3A PIAA District: 7(WPIAL) 2024 Record 3-7 Key Starters Lost Sam Caldwell Hunter Carr John Jablunovsky Mark Jablunovsky Wade Lamont Maxx Oberley Returning starters Connor Faas – G Cameron Kunkle – WR Tony Lonas – G Bowie Schreyer – QB Bryce Vida – RB Dakota […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Trinity Hilllers
August 9, 2025 | Mia Williams
Trinity Hillers Head Coach: Dan Knause Class 4A PIAA District: 7 (WPIAL) 2024 Record: 5-6 Key Starters Lost: Nico Mauro Caden Vogel Semaj Fuse Returning Starters: Anthon Giorgi-WR/OLB Matt Richards-OL/DL Chase Kostelnik-DB/WR Jonah Williamson-QB Jackson Starr-OL Seth Stewart-DB Owen Gardner-RB/OLB Braden Berdar-WR Daniel Glass-DB/RB David Gill-LB/DE Ayvari Chandler-WR Khi Bouman-OLB Key Newcomers Owen […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: West Greene Pioneers
August 8, 2025 | Cody Brady
West Greene Pioneers Head Coach: Beau Jackson Class 1A PIAA District: 7(WPIAL) 2024 Record 4-6 Key Starters Lost Levi Smith Brennen Crawford Hayden Hamilton Lane Allison Parker Burns Patrick Durbin Returning starters Colin Whyte LB/OL 6’2 260 Sr. Hunter Gorby DL/OL 6’1 180 Sr., Brice Smith DL/OL 5’10 175 Sr. Matt Wassil LB/WR 6’8 […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Chartiers-Houston Buccaneers
August 8, 2025 | Cody Brady
Chartiers-Houston Buccaneers Head Coach: Daniel Lis Class 1A PIAA District: 7(WPIAL) 2024 Record 3-7 Key Starters Lost Paul Williamson Nate Brezinski Jaiden Boone Returning starters Aaron Walsh, QB/DB, 5’10”, 165, Sr. Dom Andreolli, RB/LB, 6’2”, 205, So. Jake Luba, TE/LB, 5’10”, 170, Sr. Mason Kasperowski, OL/DL, 6’1”, 350, Jr. Isaac Kettler, OL/DL, 5’11, 285, […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Yough Cougars
August 7, 2025 | Billy Splain
Yough Head Coach: Benny Hoffer Class 3A PIAA District: 7 (WPIAL) 2024 Record: 3-7 Key Starters Lost: Raidon Kuroda Sam Smalich Returning Starters: Aidan Shaffer Junior WR/DB ( Will be QB this year) 5’8 170 Ryan Sarver WR/DB Senior 5’8 175 Corbin Reinstadtler Senior OL/DL 6’0 240 Key Newcomers Braiden Snyder RB/LB Johnny […]
WPIAL Media Day: Breaking down 28 teams before the 2025 season
August 7, 2025 | Annabelle Aquino
Featuring 28 teams over the six WPIAL classifications, the first annual W.P.I.A.L. Edition and HomeTeam Collections Media Day offered new insight on the offseason training and expectations for the 2025 football season. Teams in attendance included Pine-Richland, Thomas Jefferson, Elizabeth Forward, Western Beaver, Quaker Valley, Penn Hills, Kiski Area, Franklin Regional, Mars, Frazier, Chartiers-Houston, North […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Jefferson-Morgan Rockets
August 7, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
Jefferson-Morgan Rockets Head Coach: Shane Ziats District 7 (WPIAL) Class 1A 2024 Record: 10-1 Key Starters Lost: Houston Guesman Jase Bedillion Johnny Gilbert Ryan Baker Ethan Crowe Brandon Veres Returning Starters: Levi Heath Landon Heath John Woodward Deakyn Dehoet Eli Hill Key Newcomers Houston Guesman Jase Bedillion Johnny Gilbert Ryan Baker Ethan Crowe […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Penn-Trafford Warriors
August 6, 2025 | Mia Williams
Penn-Trafford Head Coach: John Ruane Class 5A PIAA District: 7 (WPIAL) 2024 Record 9-3 Key Starters Lost: RB/LB Tasso Whipple OL/DL Kellan Taylor WR/DB Jack Weishaar TE/LB Dom Smith OL/DL Brandon Long QB Jon Lovre FS/QB Derek Carr Returning Starters: T/LB Lucah Butler 6’1 240 Sr WR/FS Nick Ponko 6’2 185 Jr LB Jamison […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The New Castle Red Hurricanes
August 6, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
New Castle Red Hurricanes Head Coach: Fred Mozzocio Class 4A 2024 Record: 5-4 Key Starters Lost: Kyrell Harris Kaevon Gardner Nate McNight Returning Starters: Jayden Shaffer DE/OT 6’3 245lb SR Qualin Davis OLB/TE 6’5 225lb SR Mason Cook OLB/WR 6’2 215lb SR Chase Lemmon C/Slot 5’9 165lb SR Travis Whetzel QB/LB 5’10 210lb […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: Mars Fightin’ Planets
August 6, 2025 | Cody Brady
Mars Fightin’ Planets Head Coach: Eric Kasperowicz Class 4A PIAA District: 7(WPIAL) 2024 Record 6-6 Key Starters Lost Eric Kasperowicz (John Carroll) Luke Goodworth (W & J) Brady Jordan Returning starters Ethan Kresinski, TE/DE, 6’3, 245, SR Gabe Hein, WR, 6’1, 180, SR Sean Franklin, OT, 6’6, 305, SR Adam Budzelik, C/DT, 6’4, 265, […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Greensburg Central Catholic Centurions
August 5, 2025 | Mia Williams
Greensburg Central Catholic Head Coach: John Thompson Class 1A PIAA District: 7 (WPIAL) 2024 Record 8-3 Key Starters Lost: Jackson McMullen Jonah Schnieder Returning Starters: Tommy Ames JR HB/LB Blasé Bugosh SO RB/DB Samir Crosby SR WR/QB/DB Jerry Davis SR WR/DB Henry Detwiler SR OL/DL Aiden Lent JR OL/DL Jackson Lowden SR WR/DB Matthew […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Jeannette Jayhawks
August 5, 2025 | Mia Williams
Jeannette Head Coach: Thomas Paulone Jr Class 1A PIAA District: 7 (WPIAL) 2024 Record 9-4 Key Starters Lost: LONNIE GREENE – OL/DL NICK STUCHELL – OL/DL Returning Starters: KYMON’E BROWN – QB/CB – 2026 JAYCE POWELL – WR/CB – 2026 NICK MENDOZA – RB/ILB – 2026 NOAH SUNDER – WR/OLB – 2026 XAVIER ODORISIO-FARROW […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Western Beaver Golden Beavers
August 5, 2025 | Mia Williams
Western Beaver Head Coach: Ron Busby Class 2A PIAA District: 7 (WPIAL) 2024 Record 9-3 Key Starters Lost: Jackson Liller Chris Kirkland Jadon Bishop Eli Cooper Dennis Harris Collin Reeder CJ Smith Returning Starters: Logan Cain 2026 G, DL Blaine Crislip 2026 T, DL Tyson Davis 2027 C, DL Aidan Hall 2027 WR, DB […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Keystone Oaks Golden Eagles
August 4, 2025 | Mia Williams
Keystone Oaks Head Coach: Steve McCormick Class 2A PIAA District: 7 (WPIAL) 2024 Record 4-6 Key Starters Lost: Billy Bricker Jack Hrivnak Christian Mangan Returning Starters: Sean O’Brien 12 6’2” 195 WR/DB Carmen Pellarin 12 6’6” 220 WR/DE Owen Gearhart 12 5’11” 175 WR/DB Nate Rohe 12 6’0” 205 FB/LB Key Newcomers Brady […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Penn Hills Indians
August 4, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
Penn Hills Indians Head Coach: Charles Morris Jr. Class 5A 2024 Record 7-5 Key Starters Lost: Naytel Mitchell Donovan Burnett Martel Palmer Jaymere Ellis Returning Starters: Carter Bonner (WR/DB) 6’3, 190, 2027 Tristan Davis (OL/DL) 6’0, 230, 2026 Jayden Jones (OL/DL) 6’3 255, 2027 Camryn Price (OL/DL) 6’1 275, 2026 Key Newcomers Coury […]
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