District 7

June 2024

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Indiana QB/DB Quinn Lipniskis

June 1, 2024 | Billy Splain

Quinn Lipniskis QB, Safety, KR Indiana Area Class Of 2025 Jersey #4 HT/WT 5’10/175 Other sports Planning on wrestling and Rugby next year Twitter @QLipniskis Coach says “We lost Quinn to a season ending injury in week 0 last season. He has worked hard this off-season to prepare himself. He is now healthy and we […]

Big 33 & East vs. West Video Highlights

May 28, 2024 | Shane Lux

Big 33 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv8D3o-Nc6s East vs. West (Large School) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN1toj4q87U&t=2s East vs. West (Small School) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w8oAPfzo1A&t=1s

2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Khylil Johnson-Cornell/Nazareth Prep RB/CB/WR/S

May 24, 2024 | Daniel Reed

Khylil Johnson Cornell/Nazareth Prep Class Of: 2026 Position(s): RB/CB/WR/S Jersey Number: 20 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 185lbs Other Sports: basketball and Baseball Notable Awards or Recognitions: 1st Team All Conference Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @khylil20 ——————————– WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Khylil is a natural leader and phenomenal person led the team […]

2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Kenneth Jewell-Beaver Falls Tigers LB/DB/SB

May 22, 2024 | Daniel Reed

Kenneth Jewell Beaver Falls High School Class Of: 2026 Position(s): LB/DB/SB Jersey Number: 12 Ht: 5’11 – Wt: 160lbs Other Sports: Track and Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: N/A Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @kennyjewell6 ——————————– WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Kenny is a rising Junior, Broke out at linebacker last year on […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Steel Valley OL/DL RsSaun Hough

May 21, 2024 | Billy Splain

RaSaun Hough Defensive End, Right Guard, Right Tackle. Steel Valley Class Of 2025 Jersey #54 HT/WT 6’3 255 89 Total Tackles, 11 Sacks, 8 Pass Deflections, 1 Touchdown Other sports Basketball,Baseball 1st Team All Conference Defensive End, 1st Team All Conference Right Guard Twitter @RasaunHough Let’s get to know RaSaun Why do you play football? […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Frazier WR/CB/KR Andrew Bandish

May 17, 2024 | contributor

Andrew Bandish Frazier High School Class: 2025 Jersey: 19 Positions: WR/CB/KR Height and Weight: 6 ft 0 in 170lb Other Sports: Wrestling Awards: 2X All-Conference and All-County Twitter: @AndrewBandish Words From the coach Andrew is going to be a 4-year starter, he is 2x all-conference and 2x All County, one of the hardest […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Pittsburgh Central Catholic Offensive/Defensive Lineman Sam Brackney

May 15, 2024 | contributor

Sam Brackney center Pittsburgh Central Catholic Class: 2025 Jersey: 63 Height and weight: 6’2, 280 Other sports: lacrosse Awards won/earned:WPIAL 1st Team All-6A Twitter: @sam_brackney Words From the coach 1st Team All Conference Center as a Junior, part of a line that paved the way for 1,400 yard rushed Elijah Faulkner. Smart, athletic, tough player […]

2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Demetri Lowe-Ringgold Rams WR/S/CB

May 9, 2024 | Daniel Reed

Demetri Lowe Ringgold High School Class Of: 2027 Position(s): WR/S/CB Jersey Number: 5 Ht: 6’1 – Wt: 155lbs Other Sports: Basketball and Baseball Notable Awards or Recognitions: N/A Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @Demetri_Lowe1 ————————————– WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Meech will only be a Sophomore, he is long, athletic, fast. Meech played […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Mason Metz from Avonworth High School

May 6, 2024 | contributor

Mason Metz Class 2025 Jersey 10 Height and weight 6’1 215 Other sports Baseball Awards won/earned First-team All-Conference O-line Second-team All-Conference D-Line Coach Comments: “Mason is a 2-time 1st Team All-conference performer on the OL as well as being recognized on the 2nd team for DL; Looking for him to step up as a vocal […]

2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Talan Newcomer-Burrell Bucs TE/LB

May 4, 2024 | Daniel Reed

Talan Newcomer Burrell High School Class Of: 2025 Position(s): TE/LB Jersey Number: 0(12 last year) Ht: 6’4 – Wt: 225lbs Other Sports: N/A Notable Awards or Recognitions: HM All Conference 2023 Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @Newkcomer ———————————— WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Talan Newcomer will be a force on both sides of […]

PIAA competition formula explained, their findings on Aliquippa

May 3, 2024 | Billy Splain

While the Aliquippa vs PIAA court case is on hold for a couple weeks, below you’ll find the PIAA statement on how the competition formula works and their explanation as to why the PIAA has moved the Quips to 5A and why they don’t believe it should be an issue for the Quips. PIAA Competition […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Nick Stuchell from Jeannette High School

May 2, 2024 | contributor

Coach Paulone says: “Nick is a work horse in our program. His mentality & growth has put him in a position to have a big senior year. Nick has meant a lot to our offensive & defensive lines throughout his career. Nick has started in every game in his high school career.” Nick Stuchell 2025 […]

2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Szyair Dungee-Ringgold Rams Slot WR

May 2, 2024 | Daniel Reed

Szyair Dungee Ringgold High School Class Of: 2025 Position(s): Slot WR Jersey Number: 1 Ht: 5’8 – Wt: 140lbs Other Sports: Basketball, Track Notable Awards or Recognitions: N/A Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @dungee2x —————————— WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: He is the most underrated/hidden gem in the wpial. In my opinion, he […]

Speed and Skill Round out Pitt’s Recruiting Class of 2024

February 8, 2024 | Ryan Thielet

The University of Pittsburgh welcomed two fresh Panthers, both joining the offensive lineup. These individuals possess remarkable speed and adeptness in finding openings and generating space. These are two skill sets that will work well in the type of quick-strike offense Kade Bell likes to use. Malachi Thomas, a formidable 6’4, 230-pound tight end from […]

2024 Interview with Butler High school QB of the future Tyson Pino

January 26, 2024 | contributor

Name: Tyson Pino School: Butler High School (Butler, PA) Position(s): QB, DB Class: 2026 What were your personal goals heading into the 2023 season, and were you able to achieve those goals? My goal was to be the starter for JV and get some Varsity time, which I did. I was able to start and […]

Steelton-Highspire/Aliquippa lose bids to stay in current classification, Farrell will remain in District 10

January 24, 2024 | Billy Splain

Aliquippa, Wyomissing and Steelton-Highspire will all move up a class for the 2024-2026 PIAA sports cycles. The defending 4A champion Quips will move to 5A and compete with the likes of Peters Twp, Penn-Trafford, Moon and Upper St. Clair. This is the third time the Quips have face the possibility of moving up due to […]

2024 Interview with De’ondre Daugherty from Washington High School

January 17, 2024 | contributor

De’ondre Daugherty Washington High School 2024 T-G-DE-DT I was able to take in the Washington/McGuffey game for the first time this past season. The crowd was large and loud. For you guys, how sweet was it to defeat your rival not only during the regular season but again in the playoffs? Beating our rivals was […]

2024 Interview with Reno Presto from McGuffey High School

January 14, 2024 | contributor

Name: Reno Presto School McGuffey High School Class 2025 Position(s): T, DE, DT, and NG How long have you played football, along with the reason or reasons you continue to play? I have played football for 12 years. I play because I found a love for the game when I was in middle school, and […]

University of Pittsburgh Utilizes Transfer Portal to Fill Key Positions

January 13, 2024 | Ryan Thielet

Pitt Football joyfully introduced 19 new signees on National Signing Day. Furthermore, they have successfully recruited the talents of 10 notable transfers, including a standout quarterback from the previous year’s high school class. Kade Bell, the new offensive coordinator, has now found the pieces he needed to tailor his fast-paced offense. Pitt kicks off the […]

A Total of 16 WPIAL Players Nominated for PFN’s 4A All-State Team

January 7, 2024 | Brett Gombita

A total of 16 players from the WPIAL were nominated to the PFN Coaches-Select Class 4A All-State football team. Nine of these players were nominated to the 1st team, including Aliquippa running back Tiqwai “Tikey” Hayes, who was also nominated as 4A player of the year. Hayes, a Penn State football commit, finished the 2023 […]

WPIAL Had a Whopping total of 15 players nominated For Pennsylvania Football News 5A All States team

January 6, 2024 | Ryan Thielet

The WPIAL boasted a commendable count of 15 players selected for the Pennsylvania Football News All-State teams. Peter Township led the pack with 6 players, with Pine Richland coming in as the nearest contender with 4 players of their own. First team offense The initial WPIAL athlete to make a mark was Luke Denny, a […]

North Allegheny and Central Catholic Run the PA Sportswriters Class 6A All-State Team.

January 5, 2024 | Ethan Erhard

Khiryn Boyd (First Team), Daniel Sellers (First Team), Anthony Speca (First Team), Peter Gonzalez (Second Team), Tanner Fuchs (Second Team), Cameron Chmura (Second Team), Tyree Alualu (Second Team), and Evan Lyon (Second Team) were all the WPIAL players named to the PFN Coaches-Select Class 6A All-State Team. All eight of the players on the 6A […]

District 12 shines on the PFN Coaches 3A All-State Team

January 4, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

The Neumann-Goretti Saints led by HC Albie Crosby advanced to the state quarterfinals before falling short to Dallas. After a great 10-2 season they landed 4 players on the PFN Coaches All-State team. Senior Wideout Khari Reid nabbed 6 over all touchdowns with 5 coming on receptions. He also nabbed 2 interceptions on defense. Senior […]

North Allegheny and Central Catholic players and coach get spots on PA Sportswriters Class 6A All-State Team

December 29, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski

Logan Kushner, Peyton Wehner, Pete Gonzalez, Jack Yatchenko, Anthony Speca, Cole Sullivan, and Tyree Alualu were all the WPIAL players named to the PA Sportswriters Class 6A All-State Team. All seven WPIAL players that are on the All-State team come from Pittsburgh Central Catholic and North Allegheny. Art Walker the 6A Coach of the Year […]

Ten WPIAL players named to PA Sportswriters Class 5A All-Sate Team