District 7

May 2025

2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know South Allegheny OL/DL Markus Hanson

May 31, 2025 | Billy Splain

Markus Hanson tackle,de,dt South Allegheny Class Of 2026 Jersey #55 HT/WT 6,4/260 Other sports basketball all conference tackle Twitter @markushanson0 Coach says: “Markus (6’4 270) is a 2 sport athlete (football/basketball) who made the transition from TE to Offensive Tackle in 2024. He was an all conference pick last season. Markus will be a 3 […]

2025 Player Profile: Getting to know Penn-Trafford DB/WR Tyler Boss

May 31, 2025 | Mia Williams

Tyler “Ty” Boss Penn-Trafford Class Of 2026 Positions: Defensive Back and Wide Receiver Jersey #1 HT/WT 5’10 175 Other sports: Basketball Honorable mention sophomore year and First team All-Conference junior year Twitter: @tylerboss_ Coach says: “Ty Boss will be a 3rd year starter at cornerback and wide receiver for us this year. He is incredibly […]

2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Brentwood QB / SS Cedric Davis Jr

May 29, 2025 | Hunter Myers

Cedric Davis Jr Brentwood High School Class of 2026 QB / SS Jersey #13 HT/WT 6’0 / 175 Other Sports: None Twitter (X): @dropbackceddy Coach says: “Cedric is a relentless worker who has grown so much as a player and a person and has developed into the leader of our football team. He has great […]

2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Penn-Trafford Center Bryce Ruby

May 27, 2025 | Annabelle Aquino

Bryce Ruby Penn-Trafford High School Class of 2026 Center, Defensive End Jersey #52 HT/WT 6’0, 235 Other sports: Baseball Honorable Mention All Section Twitter @BryceRuby52 Coach says: “Bryce started at center as a junior and was excellent. He’s got outstanding feet, and uses leverage really well. He’s intelligent and plays with speed and an edge. […]

2025 Player Profile: Getting to know Butler S/WR/QB Tyson Pino

May 27, 2025 | Billy Splain

Tyson Pino S/WR/QB Butler Senior High School Class Of 2026 positions you play Jersey #9 HT/WT 6’0 190lbs Other sports Track Twitter@TysonPino_QB26 Coach says: “4.0 student with tons of athletic ability. Tyson could play receiver or secondary at the next level”. LET’S GET TO KNOW TYSON Why do you play football? I love the Sport, […]

Pine-Richland Senior Joshua Nindl Announces Walk-On Commitment to Pitt

May 24, 2025 | Blake Fuchs

Pine-Richland lineman Joshua Nindl announced May 24th his commitment to the University of Pittsburgh as a preferred walk-on. https://x.com/nindl_joshua/status/1926288257525903524 Nindl is the fifth lineman to commit to the team this year, including Shep Turk, who comes from fellow WPIAL school Thomas Jefferson. He said the program reached out to him May 14th, which was a […]

2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Penn-Trafford LB/FB Jamison Yurt

May 24, 2025 | Annabelle Aquino

Jamison Yurt Penn-Trafford Class of 2026 Linebacker / Fullback Jersey #27 HT/WT 6’1, 220 First Team All Conference / All Gold Academic Team / 3x Letter / Noble Warrior Award 2023 Offers: Carnegie Mellon University Twitter @Jamison_Yurt Coach says: “Jamison has been a starter at middle linebacker for three years, and also was tremendous as […]

2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Jeannette DL/OL Wyatt Schaeffer

May 23, 2025 | Billy Splain

Wyatt Schaeffer DL/OL Jeannette Class Of 2026 Jersey #59 HT/WT 6’0 244 Other sports Baseball Twitter @Schaeffer59 Coach says: Wyatt is a blue collar kid that has done everything we ask of him on our OL. Wyatt is an emerging 2026 Lineman prospect on both sides of the ball. Lets get to know Wyatt! Why […]

2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know South Allegheny WR/S Drew Cook

May 21, 2025 | Billy Splain

Drew Cook Wide receiver and Safety South Allegheny Class Of 2026 Jersey #2 HT/WT 6’0 165 Stats: 1490 receiving yards and 18 tds Other sports: Basketball Twitter @DrewCook357 OFFERS: Akron, Northern Arizona, Youngstown St Coach says: “Drew (6′ 170lbs) is 2 sport athlete who exploded on the scene last year at WR/DB. He led the […]

2025 Player Profile: Getting to know Norwin QB Tristyn Tavares

May 20, 2025 | Mia Williams

Tristyn Tavares Norwin High School Class Of 2026 Position: QB Jersey #3 HT/WT 5’10 195 Other sports: Baseball 1st team All-conference, 1st team All-county, school record holder for single season passing yards, single season passing touchdowns and single game passing touchdowns Twitter: @TristynTavares Coach says: 2-year captain. Toughest player I have ever coached. First Team […]

2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Jefferson-Morgan Lineman Eli Hill

May 19, 2025 | Annabelle Aquino

Eli Hill Jefferson-Morgan Class of 2026 Center, Defensive End, Linebacker Jersey #77 HT/WT 6’0, 230 All Conference, All County, Ozy’s Athlete of the week Twitter @EliHill77 Coach says: “Top lineman in the conference. Can play at any position on both sides.” LET’S GET TO KNOW ELI How long have you been playing football? I am […]

2025 Player Profile: Getting to know Greater Latrobe Lineman Lucas Kolenc

May 13, 2025 | Mia Williams

Lucas Kolenc Greater Latrobe Class Of 2026 Positions: Offensive line Jersey #79 HT/WT 6’3 300 Other sports: Track and field (Discus and Shot Put) 2nd team All-conference offensive guard Twitter: @LucasJKolenc Coach says: From a kid who never had played football until his freshman year to a senior who is fielding college interest from various […]

Nolan DiLucia Commits to Villanova

May 10, 2025 | Mia Williams

On Saturday, Nolan DiLucia, a 6’2, 195-pound quarterback and strong safety from Peters Township High School committed to Villanova. DiLucia, who will graduate in 2026, was a three-year varsity player who has thrown for over 2100 total yards with 21 touchdowns. DiLucia has also rushed for over 500 yards and 5 touchdowns. DiLuica was voted […]

2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Pine-Richland RB Maclane Miller

May 5, 2025 | Mia Williams

Maclane Miller Pine-Richland High School Class Of 2026 Running Back First-team all-conference running back Jersey #7 HT/WT 5’8 190 Twitter @maclane_miller7 Coach says: “Tough nose, downhill runner that is going to punish tacklers. Great balance from wrestling background. Packs an explosive punch, will be fun to watch.” Let’s get to know Maclane: How long have […]

Pine-Richland Star CB Jay Timmons Commits to Indiana

April 28, 2025 | Blake Fuchs

Three-star cornerback recruit Lawrence “Jay” Timmons has committed to the University of Indiana, announcing the decision March 28th. blessed🤘🏾#gohoosiers @CfbRalb @TheUCReport @CCignettiIU @CoachOlaAdams @IndianaFootball @Coach_LeDonne @PR_RamsFootball pic.twitter.com/5Ddtl0r32v — Lawrence “Jay” Timmons 3⭐️ (@jay__timmons) April 29, 2025 Timmons was instrumental in Pine-Richland’s third straight WPIAL 5A championship appearance and second championship victory in that three year […]

Pair of Nittany Lions go in Round One of NFL Draft

April 25, 2025 | Mason Eddinger

Penn State players were expected to be a part of the 2025 NFL Draft, and two of them were selected in the first round. #3 New York Giants: Abdul Carter The Seton LaSalle turned Penn State and now New York Giant player gets his name called in the top 3, as expected. Carter was […]

Youth and Speed Shine in Pitt’s Blue and Gold Game

April 12, 2025 | Ryan Thielet

Many college football fans know you can’t put too much stock into a spring game—it’s not a fully live event, and the schemes are usually bland. Still, there’s value in watching how young players perform under the spotlight. Pitt’s annual Blue and Gold Game offered fans a glimpse of some emerging talent, particularly a few […]

Penn State Adds Key Recruit in Important Position

March 29, 2025 | Mason Eddinger

Penn State is getting a head start on its 2027 recruiting class by adding the third-best prospect in Pennsylvania. Khalil Taylor, a current Sophomore at Seton LaSalle, announced his commitment to Penn State Via X on Saturday, March 29th. Taylor was a key piece to a Seton LaSalle team that won 11 games and made […]

Penn State Lands Imani Christian Product David Davis

March 25, 2025 | Mason Eddinger

The flagship program in Pennsylvania College Football added another gem to its 2026 recruiting class. DB/RB David Davis announced his commitment to Penn State via X on Tuesday, March 25th. Davis chose Penn State over his other top choices of Nebraska, Cincinnati, Michigan State, Pittsburgh, and West Virginia. This marks the fourth top-10 recruit from […]

‘I’m excited for the future’: new Kiski Area head football coach Colyn Haugh has big plans for fall

March 1, 2025 | Annabelle Aquino

Colyn Haugh is determined to turn his roster into ‘lightning rods’ rather than ‘energy vampires.’ As the recently hired head coach takes over the Kiski Area Cavaliers football program, Haugh looks to improve the team from a 4-6 record during the 2024-2025 season while also creating a positive environment for the players to develop. “Energy […]

Another @Go_Rout coaching job: Belle Vernon

February 26, 2025 | Billy Splain

The Belle Vernon Area School District is seeking an experienced and dynamic High School Head Football Coach. Qualified candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to student-athlete development, academic excellence, and building upon our tradition of success both on and off the field. Interested individuals must submit their application by March 7 at 3:00pm. Please contact […]

District 7’s players on the 2025 Big 33 Team Roster

February 14, 2025 | Mia Williams

At the annual Coaches Clinic in Camp Hill the PSFCA announced this year’s Big 33 Team PA Roster. WPIAL had 11 schools represented with 12 players and 1 coach. The full list is below (list in number order). Daniel Batch, Linebacker, Montour Donald Barksdale, Running Back, Steel Valley Jy’Aire Walls, Quarterback, Pittsburgh Central Catholic Amari […]

PIAA “State Experience” Vlog Episode 3

December 28, 2024 | EJ Samuel

States weekend was a blast, and we figured we would bring you along to experience it with us! Our very own EJ Samuel (D2) takes you along with us the entire weekend to see what the it entails in a “vlog” style. In this episode of the “States Experience” it was the final day of […]

Year One: Through the Lens of Ryan Scipio

December 15, 2024 | Ryan Scipio

Year One with PA Football News My first year has been an incredible journey! From feeling overwhelmed during my first game to confidently seizing every opportunity and having fun, I’ve grown immensely. In the 2024 High School Football season, I covered an impressive 33 games. This experience allowed me to connect with a diverse range […]