District 7
2026 PFN Player Profile: Let’s hear from Brandon Murphy-ATHLETE-Clairton
July 8, 2026 | Billy Splain
Brandon Murphy Athlete/WR Clairton 6’1 198 C/O 2028 holds offers from Penn State, Georgia Tech, UCLA, Virginia Tech, UConn, Auburn, Georgia, Nebraska, Indiana, Kent St, Maryland, West Virginia, Florida St, Pitt, Akron, Syracuse, Temple, Kentucky, South Florida, Sac St, Western Michigan, Wisconsin brandon murphy clairton by PAFootball Newsdotcom
2026 PFN Player Previews: Peyton Aschmeller-G/DT-South Allegheny
July 7, 2026 | Cody Brady
Peyton Aschmeller South Allegheny Class Of 2027 positions you play G/DT Jersey #54 HT/WT 5’10 258 1st and 2nd team all conference Twitter/X @PeytonA54 Coach Says: Peyton will be a 4 year starter at OG. He is an 2x all conference performer who will also be a 3x captain. He is our strongest member of […]
Khalil Taylor commitment to Nebraska. Learn more about the player, person & why he picked this day to commit
July 6, 2026 | Billy Splain
“He was my best friend. We had a strong connection,” is what Pine-Richland wide receiver Khalil Taylor said about the best friend he lost one year ago on July 6. Kevin McKenzie was just 16 when he was gunned down. He says that it was one of the reasons he transferred to Pine-Richland and that […]
2026 PFN Player Previews: Kayden Ferrell-TE/DE-Franklin Regional
July 6, 2026 | Cody Brady
Kaydon Ferrell Franklin Regional Class Of 2028 TE/DE Jersey #20 HT/WT 6’4 230 lbs Other sports Wrestling Rookie Of The Year Twitter/X @kaydonferrell_ Why do you play football? I play football because it makes me feel a certain way that nothing else makes me feel. I don’t go without a day thinking about football. It’s […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: An interview with Latrobe WR/DB Clayton Burkett
July 5, 2026 | Billy Splain
Clayton Burkett WR/DB Latrobe class 2027 5’10 / 185lbs Jersey #1 gpa 3.96 clayton burkett by PAFootball Newsdotcom
2026 PFN Player Previews: Luca Ghilani-WR-Belle Vernon
July 5, 2026 | Cody Brady
Luca Ghilani Belle Vernon Area Class Of 2027 WR Jersey #1 HT/WT 6’3 and 193 Lbs Other sports Baseball and Basketball Twitter/X @lucag_1020 Why do you play football? I play football because I love the game and I am very a good player. It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most? Scoring Touchdowns […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Quinn Olsen-WR-Armstrong
July 4, 2026 | Billy Splain
Quinn Olsen WR/DB Armstrong HT/WT 5-11, 180 Class of 2027 Twitter/X: @quinton_olsen quinn olsen by PAFootball Newsdotcom
2026 PFN Player Profile: Jaylen Smith-DL-Pittsburgh Central Catholic
July 4, 2026 | Cody Brady
Jaylen smith Pittsburgh Central Catholic Class Of 2027 Defensive Line Jersey #52 6’0 270 Other sports Basketball First team honors sophomore year Twitter/X @Jaylens99 Why do you play football? I’m obsessed with it It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most? Winning Who is your favorite sports star and WHY? LeBron because is […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Max Jeffcoat-RB/LB-South Allegheny
July 3, 2026 | Cody Brady
Max Jeffcoat South Allegheny Class Of 2027 RB/LB Jersey #44 5’10” 200 10 sacks Other sports Baseball All-Conference Twitter/X @MaxJeffcoat09 Coach Says: Max will be a 4 year starter at LB. He is an explosive player who will also start at fullback on offense. He is a 2x captain who has a knack for making […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Landyn Stikkel-LB/B-Penn-Trafford
July 3, 2026 | Cody Brady
Landyn Stikkel Penn-Trafford Class Of 2027 LB/H Jersey #33 6’1” 210 85 total tackles, 270 all purpose yards and 7 touchdowns First team all conference linebacker, Trib 25 member. Twitter/X @Landynstikkel Coach Says: Landyn is a 4 year letterman who is incredibly valuable. He never gets tired and is really reliable no matter where you […]
Hopewell QB James Armstrong pledges to be a Nittany Lion
July 2, 2026 | Billy Splain
James Armstrong Quarterback Hopewell 6’3 225 Class of 2028 Committed to Penn State 125 attempts, 207 Completions, 2,232 yards, 21 Touchdowns. As a sophomore. That’s what Penn State saw with Hopewell quarterback James Armstrong. They also see a quarterback loaded with talent and plenty of upside. Armstrong announced his decision to commit to the Nittany […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: An interview with Avonworth LB/RB Bryce Metz
July 2, 2026 | Billy Splain
Bryce Metz LB/RB Avonworth Class of 2027 6’0 – 210 Jersey #23 Head Coach Duke Johncour says “Bryce is great kid, comes from a great family. All that helps him to be a great player. He’s a 4.0 student, a leader on his team and was the leading tackler as a sophomore and junior”. bryce […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Max WIley-QB-Knoch
July 2, 2026 | Cody Brady
Max Wiley Knoch High School Class Of 2027 Quarterback Jersey #4 5’10 185 Other sports Track & Field (Javelin) All Conference Selection in 2025 Team’s Offensive Player of the Year 2025 Two time WPIAL Qualifier in Javelin in 2024 and 2025 Twitter/X @max_wiley4 Coach Says: Max is a two year letterman returning at Quarterback. He […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Caleb Simons-RB/S-McGuffey
June 30, 2026 | Cody Brady
Caleb Simons McGuffey Class Of 2028 S/RB Jersey #2 5’8” 168lbs 1INT, 40 tackles last year Other Sports Track Twitter/X: @calebsimons17 Coach Says: I think he could be a premier running back & pass catcher in AA this season if he stays healthy. Was a difference maker on the field offensively & an excellent tackler […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Chase Kostelnik-WR/SS-Trinity
June 29, 2026 | Cody Brady
Chase Kostelnik Trinity Area Class Of 2027 SS/WR Jersey #8 6’2/195 75 TOT tackles 2025 season Other sports Basketball 25 1st All Conference DB Twitter/X @chase_kostelnik Coach Says: Chase is a physical athlete on both sides of the ball. He led the Hillers in receiving his sophomore season and received 1st team all-conference honors as […]
Anchors up for Pine-Richland kicker Landon Brown.
June 28, 2026 | Billy Splain
Landon Brown Kicker/Punter Pine-Richland Class of 2027 Committed to NAVY “Landon Brown is a great kicker, but even better human being. Faced a ton of adversity losing his Junior year after leg injury in Game 1, but stayed the course and worked his tail off to get back better and stronger” said Pine-Richland Head Coach […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Nico Mager-ATH-Woodland Hills
June 28, 2026 | Billy Splain
Nico Mager Athlete Woodland Hills 5-9/165 Class of 2027 X: @nico_mager12 nico mager by PAFootball Newsdotcom
Norwin lineman Maxsym Fierle college pledge goes to Sacred Heart.
June 27, 2026 | Billy Splain
Maxsym Fierle Defensive Lineman Norwin 6’4 265 Committed to Sacred Heart Maxsym Fierle has made his college decision. The Norwin lineman chose Sacred Heart over the like of Carnegie Mellon and Georgetown. Max is the second PA player to pledge his commitment to SHU, earlier this week Twin Valley’s Liam Sheehan committed to the Pioneers. […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Domenic DiNucci-WR/DB/KR-Ellwood City
June 26, 2026 | Cody Brady
Domenic DiNucci Ellwood City Class Of 2027 Wr/Db/Kr Jersey #4 5’11/165 3 int and 5 pd’s also had 43 tackles Other sports Track All conference defensive back Twitter/X @Dinuci123 Coach Says: Great athlete and student of the game. Returning 2 way starter and we are looking for him to be a playmaker on both sides […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Aayden Wright-RB/DB-South Fayette
June 25, 2026 | Billy Splain
Aayden Wright RB/DB South Fayette 5-10, 175 Class of 2029 Jersey #6 Game Film below holds offers from Kent St, Akron, Miami OH, New Hampshire, Marshall, Syracuse, Pitt, Maryland, UConn Aayden wright SF by PAFootball Newsdotcom
2026 PFN Player Profile: Kayden Kolbeck-WR/DB-Monessen
June 24, 2026 | Cody Brady
Kayden Kolbeck Monessen high school Class Of 2027 WR/DB Jersey #6 5,11 190 Other sports Basketball Twitter/X @Kkolbeck4495 Coach Says: 6’0 185 lbs. Very good with the ball in his hands,sneaky speed,has good hands and can play RB which we will use him more this year. Good defensive back also. Why do you play football? […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Zander Stern-WR/DB-Montour
June 23, 2026 | Cody Brady
Zander Stern Montour Highschool Class Of 2027 Wide Receiver/Defensive back Jersey #5 5’9 180 Other sports Baseball 1st team all section Wide receiver 1st team all section outfielder Twitter/x @Zanderstern5 Coach Says: Tough as nails. Great athlete. Does everything for us. 1st team all conference WR, 2nd team DB and punter Why do you play […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Damian Lutton-LG/DE-Western Beaver
June 22, 2026 | Cody Brady
Damian Lutton Lincoln park Class Of 2027 LG and DE Jersey #55 6ft 260lb 9 sacks 17tfl 35 total tackles my junior season Other sports Wrestling and track Ive lettered in 3 sports and got all conference 2nd team Twitter/X @DamianLutton Coach Says: Tough, reliable, Leader Why do you play football? Because it’s a good […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: An interview with Kaden Allen-QB/DB-Elizabeth Forward
June 21, 2026 | Billy Splain
Kaden Allen Elizabeth Forward Class Of 2028 Qb Jersey #8 6’1 160 Other sports Baseball And basketball Twitter/X @kkdaqb more with Kaden HERE Kaden Allen Elizabeth Forward by PAFootball Newsdotcom
2026 PFN Player Profile: Shawn Gray-OL/DL-Shaler
June 20, 2026 | Billy Splain
Shawn Gray jr OL Shaler 6’3 280lbs class of 2028 GPA 3.4 twitter/X: @gray_shawn46031 SHAWN GRAY by PAFootball Newsdotcom
2026 PFN Player Profile: Nico Baggetta-QB/FS-Butler
June 19, 2026 | Cody Brady
Nico Baggetta Butler Class Of 2027 QB/FS Jersey #1 5’10” 185lbs 2000+ Yards, 100+ Solo Tackles, 4.1 GPA Other Sports Track and Field 2025 MVP and 2024 DPOY Twitter @niccobaggetta Coach Says: Has been a do it all type of player. Has been getting varsity time since freshman year. Has been a fullback, tailback and […]
THE 47TH ANNUAL PENN-OHIO CLASSIC! LIVE ON PAFOOTBALLNEWS & CWTAP!
June 18, 2026 | Billy Splain
THE 47TH ANNUAL PENN-OHIO CLASSIC! LIVE ON PAFOOTBALLNEWS.COM & CWTAP! Kickoff at 7pm
2026 PFN Player Profile: Kai Cox-WR/DB, New Castle
June 18, 2026 | Billy Splain
Kai Cox WR/FS New Castle 6’2 180 Jersey #3 C/O 2028 Other Sports: 🏀 PG/SG 3.6 GPA Twitter/X:@Kai0711Cox Holds offer from Kent St, Sacramento St. kai cox by PAFootball Newsdotcom
2026 PFN Player Profile: Brock McMullen-LB-Greensburg Central Catholic
June 18, 2026 | Cody Brady
Brock McMullen Greensburg Central Catholic Class Of 2027 LB Jersey #43 6’2 215 71 tackles Other sports Track 100m Twitter/X @BrockMcmull43 Coach Says: Brock is a downhill Linebacker. Plays physical and exceptional at block destruction. After starting his entire JR year we will see him make the jump as a leader and complete football player. […]
