District 7

July 2024

Vann Kavals Commits to Akron

July 7, 2024 | Ethan Spozarski

On Saturday defensive lineman and quarterback Vann Kavals committed to the University of Akron. Kavals was one of three QBs to throw for over 100+ yards, leading the team with 640 yards and 5 TDs. Kavals was a part of the defense that held teams to 19 points or less in five games. Kavals had […]

Brock Cornell Commits to Bucknell

July 7, 2024 | Mia Williams

On Saturday, Brock Cornell, a 6’0, 185-pound free safety from West Allegheny High School committed to Bucknell University. Cornell had over 1,800 rushing yards over three seasons with West Allegheny. During that time he also had 300 total tackles, six interceptions. and 34 touchdowns. He helped his team secure a winning record and a playoff […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Apollo-Ridge’s C/NT Ryan (Train) Lydon

July 5, 2024 | Mia Williams

Ryan (Train) Lydon Apollo-Ridge High School Class of: 2025 Positions: C/NT Jersey Number: 77 Ht: 5’ 8 – Wt: 307lbs Other Sports: Track and Field (Shotput/Discus) Notable Awards/Recognition: 2023 Allegheny Football Conference First Team Center and Second Team Defensive Tackle Twitter: @LydonTrain77 WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: True leader in every way. Comes to every workout, works […]

Peter Notaro Commits to Alabama

July 3, 2024 | Ethan Spozarski

On Wednesday, Peter Notaro, a five-star kicker from North Allegheny High School committed to the University of Alabama. Notaro made seven extra point attempts, made 23-of-24 field goal attempts and was a part of the back-to-back 6A WPIAL Championship winning Tigers teams. He also holds a five-star rating as a kicker, and four-star punter according […]

PIAA gets hearing date for Aliquippa 4A to 5A case

July 3, 2024 | Billy Splain

The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court has set a date of July 16 for a hearing to determine whether the PIAA will receive a stay in the PIAA vs Aliquippa case. Early this year Aliquippa was placed into the 5A classification. They appealed and then took their case to court. In May a Beaver County judge blocked […]

2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Cornell Raiders Mikey Keyes-WR/OLB/S

July 1, 2024 | Daniel Reed

Mikey Keyes Cornell High School Class Of: 2025 Position(s): WR/OLB/S Jersey Number: 17 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 185lbs Other Sports: Basketball Notable Awards or Recognitions: 1st Team All Conference, 2x Academic 1st Team Offer Sheet: Waynesburg University Twitter: @MikeyKeyes7 ——————————– WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Tremendous size and great ball skills. Runs great routes and […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Pittsburgh Central Catholic IOL Roman Kane

June 29, 2024 | Ethan Spozarski

Name: Roman Kane Positions: IOL School: Pittsburgh Central Catholic Jersey #: 64 Height: 6’2 Weight: 285 Other Sports: Track and Field Twitter: @roman_kane25 Coach Says, “Tough, strong player who has great feet and finishes well on the second level. Voted 2nd team all conference guard as a junior. Great hands in pass protection. Starter on […]

Parker Cunningham commits to James Madison

June 28, 2024 | Ethan Spozarski

On Friday, upcoming senior offensive lineman Parker Cunningham from South Park committed to James Madison University. Cunningham helped the team have its first winning season since 2020 and helped running back Eric Doerue have over 1,500 rushing yards this season. Cunningham received 20 Division 1 offers including Princeton, Cornell, Richmond, and the University of Pennsylvania.

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Neshannock RB/FS Anthony Eakin

June 28, 2024 | contributor

Anthony Eakin RB/FS Neshannock 2026 Jersey #3 5,10 170Ibs Other sports Baseball All Mac Running Back @anteakin2026 Coach Mo Says “Anthony is a special talent. His athleticism and burst separate him from a lot of his peers. He is a two sport athlete (started both baseball and football as a sophomore) who contributes in all […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Mars Area Safety/RB/KR Eric Kasperowicz Jr

June 27, 2024 | contributor

Eric Kasperowicz Jr. Mars Area HS 2025 Jersey #5 5’9, 180 Safety, RB, KR Other sports Track Awards won/earned 1st team All-Conference Safety Captain @EricKasperowicz From the coach “Eric is a captain and 3-year starter for the Fightin Planets and is looking to cap off his tremendous career this season with a championship. He is […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Indiana TE/DE Jonny Wyant

June 24, 2024 | Quincy Piper

Jonny Wyant Indiana High School Class of : 2025 Position : TE/DE Jersey Number : 33 Ht : 6’1” Wt: 210 Notable achievements: Allegheny Conference Honorable Mention, 3.9 GPA Offer sheet : None Currently Twitter : @jonny_wyant _______________________________________________________________________ LET’S GET TO KNOW JONNY Coach says : Jonny has started on both sides of the ball dating back […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know McGuffey C/MLB Reid Teagarden

June 24, 2024 | contributor

Reid Teagarden McGuffey High School 2025 Center / Middle Linebacker Jersey #68 5’10 175 Other Sports Wrestling, Tennis 2023 First team all-conference O-Line X: @ReidTeagarden From The Coach” Undersized lineman who plays with tremendous effort and technique. First team All Conference as a junior. Highly praised from NFL coaches at prestigious Joe Moore camp. Fits […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Neshannock OL/DL Tony Perrotta

June 22, 2024 | contributor

Tony Perrotta D-Line/O-Line Neshannock 2025 Jersey#59 6’4 280 Other sports N/A Awards won/earned First Team All-Conference Offense and Honorable Mention Defense as a junior Twitter info @tperrotta44 From the coach “Tony is a kid who everyone wants in their program. He is a leader vocally and by his work ethic. He is the kid who […]

Ohio downs Pennsylvania in 45th Penn-Ohio Classic

June 21, 2024 | Shane Lux

Watch the game HERE Beaver Falls – Ohio, won its 14th contest in the Penn-Ohio Football Classic following a 28-10 victory over the Keystone State Thursday night at Reeves Field on the campus of Geneva College. Throughout the first 44 games in the Penn-Ohio Classic, Ohio had only come out on top 13 times; on […]

45th Annual Penn-Ohio State Line Classic Live Stream link

June 20, 2024 | Billy Splain

Rosters and game info here

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Greensburgh-Salem Wr/CB/Punter Dom Rosensteel

June 20, 2024 | Mia Williams

Dom Rosensteel Greensburgh-Salem High School Class of: 2025 Positions: Wr/CB/Safety/Punter Jersey Number: 18 Ht: 5’11 – Wt: 160lbs Other Sports: Baseball Notable Awards/Recognition: First-Team All Conference WR Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @dom_rosensteel —————————– WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Dom is a hard working and coachable individual. He was a first team all […]

Penn-Ohio Football Classic rosters/game info

June 17, 2024 | Billy Splain

This will be the 45th annual Penn-Ohio Football Classic. The Game is set for Thursday, June 20 at Reeves Field on the campus of Geneva College. PA currently holds a 31-13 lead in the series. The game alternates between PA and Ohio. When PA hosts, they play the game at Reeves Field on the campus […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know University Prep WR Zion Hauser

June 17, 2024 | Billy Splain

Zion Hauser Wr University Prep Class Of 2026 Jersey #3 HT/WT 5’7 148 Twitter @Zion0_Hauser Coach says: Zion Hauser – Explosive Junior Wide Receiver. Zion is one of the best route runners in western PA. Zion has amazing hands and will make a huge impact on USO’s success this fall. There are three guarantees in […]

2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Penn Hills RG/DT Donovan Burnett

June 14, 2024 | Daniel Reed

Donovan Burnett Penn Hills High School Class of: 2025 Position(s): RG/DT Jersey Number: 58 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 258lbs Other Sports: Track & Field, Fitness Team Notable Awards and Recognitions: Honor Roll 3x Letterman All Conference Community Service Award Twitter: @DjBItK_05 ————————— WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Donnie is a very unique young man. This […]

2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Washington C/G/DT Kar’Zell Daugherty

June 14, 2024 | Daniel Reed

Kar’zell Daugherty Washington High School Class Of: 2025 Position(s): C/G/DT Jersey Number: 65 Ht: 6’3 – Wt: 270lbs Other Sports: Wrestling, Rifle, Track & Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: 2nd Team All Conference, All Academic Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @KarzellDoc —————————— WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Kar’Zell was selected all conference this […]

PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Beaver Area WR/DB Brady Mayo

June 12, 2024 | Billy Splain

Brady Mayo WR/Safety Beaver Area Class Of 2025 Jersey #19 HT/WT 6’1 175 Other sports Basketball and Baseball 2023 First team all-conference WR/DB; 2022-2023 First team all conference basketball; 2023-2024 First team all conference basketball; 1000 point scorer Twitter @bradymayo24 Coach says: Three sport athlete with natural athletic ability. Very smart player with an incredible […]

2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Julian Dahlem-Upper St. Clair Panthers WR/DB/ATHLETE

June 9, 2024 | Daniel Reed

Julian Dahlem Upper St. Clair HS Class Of: 2025 Position(s): ATH/WR/DB Jersey Number: 2 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 180lbs Other Sports: Basketball Notable Awards or Recognitions: 4x All-Conference and WPIAL Champ Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @JulianDahlem2 ——————————— WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Julian Dahlem. First Team All conference WR/ DB. Plays multiple […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central Catholic Offensive/Defensivelineman Ryan Jameson

June 8, 2024 | Ethan Spozarski

Name: Ryan Jameson Positions: DT, DE, G School: Pittsburgh Central Catholic Class: Senior Jersey: #57 Height, Weight: 6’ 3” – 270 LBS Other Sports: Track and Field (Shot put & Discus) Coach says, “Hardworking grinder, 1500 LB kid in the weight room, hungry to finally play his senior year.” Why do you play football? […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Kiski Area QB/DB Carson Heinle

June 4, 2024 | Billy Splain

Carson Heinle QB, Safety Kiski Area Class Of 2025 Jersey #14 HT/WT 6-2 185 2023 Games Played: 10 Completions: 124 Passing Attempts:229 Passing Yards: 1805 Passing TDs: 19 Rushing Yards: 486 Rushing TDs: 4 Career Stats Games Played: 18 Completions: 209 Passing Attempts: 366 Passing Yards: 2831 Passing TDs: 31 Rushing Yards: 689 Rushing TDs: […]

WPIAL releases updates Aliquippa schedule