District 7
A ‘second family’; Why Hampton’s football team runs deep.
October 14, 2026 | Greg Hillman
HAMPTON TWP., PA– It’s not just the 22 players on the field. Or the coaches on the sidelines and in the press box. It’s about everyone. That’s the whole concept of a team, right? Meet Declan Dunlap (So.-featured left in picture) and Max Cieply (Jr.-featured right), Hampton’s two team managers. They keep day-to-day operations running […]
NOW it’s official. All WPIAL Title game sites are secured.
October 14, 2026 | Billy Splain
Pine-Richland High School is the host site for the 4A and 6A football championships for the second consecutive year. Game times will remain the same as last year, at 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. However, the classifications assigned to each time have not yet been determined. The game times for the 1A, 2A, 3A and […]
WPIAL Elite Eight: Week Seven Rankings
October 14, 2026 | Andrew Schaffer
6A: 1- Central Catholic (7-0)- Bye Week 2- Hempfield (4-3)- (6) Mt. Lebanon 7pm 3- Norwin (4-3)- @ (4) Canon Mac 7pm 4- Canon Mac (3-4)- (3) Norwin 7pm 5- North Allegheny (2-5)- (7) Seneca Valley 7:30pm 6- Mt. Lebanon (1-5)- @ (2) Hempfield 7pm 7- Seneca Valley (3-4)- @ (5) North Allegheny 7:30pm 5A: […]
Jeannette reaches 800 wins with 24-7 win at GCC | Photo Gallery
October 10, 2026 | Kyler Cecil
Jeannette picked up the 800th win in program history with a 24-7 victory over Greensburg Central Catholic on Friday night, improving to 6-1 on the season while the Centurions fell to 5-2. Jeannette struck first. After missing a field goal on its opening possession, the defense gave the ball right back. Schaffer intercepted a GCC […]
Montour rallies to beat New Castle
October 10, 2026 | Andrew Schaffer
Last Year New Castle beat Montour twice, but this year Montour was able to rally and beat New Castle 26-21 in a key matchup in the Class 4A Parkway conference. Montour got the ball to start the game and after one play they were already close to midfield but after that penalties stalled the drive […]
Brentwood Wins, 34-30 on last minute TD over host Sto-Rox (PHOTO GALLERY)
October 10, 2026 | Sykotyk
Sto-Rox v. Brentwood at Sto-Rox Memorial Stadium in McKees Rocks, PA. #42 @PaFootballNews @wpial7 @PFNBackyard pic.twitter.com/KVseyY89KU — Sykotyk (@Sykotyk) October 9, 2026 Gavin Lewis with a 21 yard TD catch. Kick is good. Brentwood leads Sto-Rox, 7-0 with 3:29 left in the first quarter. @PaFootballNews @wpial7 @PFNBackyard pic.twitter.com/se4sJ0bDj8 — Sykotyk (@Sykotyk) October 9, 2026 Michael […]
Laurel Spartans Smash Northgate Flames on the road
October 10, 2026 | Peyton Celesti
With a 4-2 record heading into Week 7, the Northgate Flames had been competitive in every game so far, something most Northgate teams haven’t done this far into the season in the last decade. But tonight, the Flames were outclassed by WPIAL 1A championship contender Laurel Spartans, who are on track for a second consecutive […]
‘Terrible performance’; Hampton obliterated by Kiski Area 45-10.
October 9, 2026 | Greg Hillman
ALLISON PARK, PA– “What I did like? That it’s over.” That’s what Hampton head coach Steve Sciullo said after Hampton’s depleting 45-10 loss to Kiski Area on Friday night. “That was a terrible performance by us,” he added. “Hats off to the kids over at Kiski. They played very well tonight.” I’ll let you watch […]
3 Things: +1 to look for: Hampton vs Kiski Area
October 8, 2026 | Greg Hillman
ALLISON PARK, PA– Kiski and Hampton are set to play for just the 5th time ever on Friday night. This is a critical game in the Greater Allegheny Conference. Hampton comes in at 1-0, and Kiski comes in at 0-1 in conference play. The Cavaliers very much benefit from a win against the Talbots. A […]
WPIAL Elite Eight: Week Six Rankings
October 7, 2026 | Andrew Schaffer
6A: 1- Central Catholic (6-0)- (5) North Allegheny 7pm 2- Norwin (4-2)- (3) Hempfield 7pm 3- Hempfield (3-3)- @ (2) Norwin 7pm 4- Canon Mac (3-3)- (5) Woodland Hills 7pm 5- North Allegheny (2-4)- @ (1) Central Catholic 7pm 6- Seneca Valley (3-3)- (7) Mt. Lebanon 7pm 7- Mt. Lebanon (0-5)- @ (6) Seneca Valley […]
Legendary Blackhawk HC Joe Hamilton passes
October 6, 2026 | Billy Splain
There are few coaches who have made an impact on high school football than Joe Hamilton. His work ethic was extraordinary and his coaching record reflects that. Hamilton was a head coach for 49 years in the WPIAL. Starting at Midland HS in 1966, then to New Brighton, where he won his first title, from […]
Upper Saint Clair obliterates Peters Township
October 3, 2026 | Nathan Jones
Last season in this rivalry game, Peters Township defeated the Panthers 24-20, but this year Upper Saint Clair took down the Indians in a resounding 44-0 win. Peters Township began the opening drive of the game at their own twenty yard line. After one run, the Indians dropped back to pass and fumbled the ball. […]
Fort Cherry Hands Burgettstown Their First Loss of the Season
October 3, 2026 | Paul Sembower
It’s another Friday night and Fort Cherry took a drive to Burgettstown to take on the Blue Devils. The Rangers won the toss and elected to receive. The first drive included check downs and short runs but then Eli Salvini found a hole and broke free for a 37-yard touchdown to put the Rangers up […]
24-Point Second Quarter Lifts Waynesburg Central Past Southmoreland (Photo Gallery)
October 3, 2026 | Kyler Cecil
Waynesburg Central scored early and often in a 41-14 win over Southmoreland on Friday, improving to 5-1 on the season while the Scotties fell to 2-4. Teagen Crouse set the tone on the opening drive, breaking several tackles on his way to a 77-yard touchdown run, making the score 7-0 after a successful PAT. Southmoreland’s […]
Armstrong survives Plum’s epic comeback attempt, wins 38-35 (PHOTO GALLERY)
October 3, 2026 | Sykotyk
Plum v. Armstrong at Plum Stadium in Plum, PA. #36 @PaFootballNews @wpial7 pic.twitter.com/KJa0y7shge — Sykotyk (@Sykotyk) October 2, 2026 Quinton Olsen with a 15 yard TD catch. Kick is good. Armstrong leads Plum, 7-0 with 4:11 left in the first quarter. @PaFootballNews @wpial7 @quinton_olsen pic.twitter.com/NJv3ZwDd61 — Sykotyk (@Sykotyk) October 2, 2026 Armstrong 7, Plum 0 […]
Beth Center Pushes Around Jefferson-Morgan in 51-7 Romp
October 3, 2026 | Brent Ellsworth
Fredericktown, PA – The Beth Center Bulldogs (6-0, 3-0) have been as dominant as any team this season in the WPIAL Single A, thus far, and tonight was no different. Beth Center was much more physical up front on both sides of the ball, leading to an easy win over the Jefferson-Morgan Rockets, 51-7. In […]
Hampton’s defense ‘On fire’; Defeat Indiana 21-12
October 3, 2026 | Greg Hillman
ALLISON PARK, PA– It’s a good start. Not only that, but the offense needed it as well. Hampton’s offense finally found some footing late in their 21-12 victory over the Indiana Indians in the Greater Allegheny Conference opener Friday night from wet Fridley Field. After just putting up 23 points in the last two games […]
Thomas Jefferson locks down Trinity in 2nd Half for gritty 19-14 road victory
October 2, 2026 | Cade Henderson
Tyler Eber ran 32 times for over 200 yards and all three of Thomas Jefferson’s touchdowns to carry the Jaguars home to a 19-14 victory A slow first quarter left neither team with anything positive to gleam, but a Jamir Johnson leaping interception gave Trinity the ball around midfield. But the Jaguars got it right […]
Trinity Hillers vs Thomas Jefferson Jaguars (Photo Gallery)
October 2, 2026 | Ally Wolling
Thomas Jaguars improve to 5-0 against Trinity on the road with a score of 19-14
McKeesport 35 Kiski Area 7 on 10/2/2026 gallery
October 2, 2026 | William Spicher
McKeesport Coach Tom Smith comments after game Click Here For More Photos McKeesport Page Click Here For More Photos Kiski Area Page
WPIAL Elite Eight: Week Five Rankings
October 2, 2026 | Andrew Schaffer
6A: 1- Central Catholic (5-0)- @ (7) Mt. Lebanon 7pm 2- Norwin (3-2)- @ (5) North Hills 7pm 3- North Allegheny (2-3)- (5) Canon Mac 7:30pm 4- Hempfield (2-3)- (6) Seneca Valley 7pm 5- Canon Mac (2-3)- @ (3) North Allegheny 7:30pm 6- Seneca Valley (3-2)- @ (4) Hempfield 7pm 7- Mt. Lebanon (0-4)- (1) […]
3 Things to look for: Hampton vs Indiana
October 1, 2026 | Greg Hillman
ALLISON PARK, PA– Hampton and Indiana meet for the 7th consecutive year on Friday night at Fridley Field. This is the 19th time these two schools have met since 2004. Hampton has won 13 of those 18 games in that span. Indiana hasn’t beaten Hampton since 2013. Both teams are looking for what could be […]
Bethel Park vs Chartiers Valley (PHOTO GALLERY)
September 27, 2026 | Ally Wolling
Chartiers Valley takes down Bethel Park 27-24
Laurel dominates Summit Academy, 84-0 (Photo Gallery)
September 27, 2026 | Sykotyk
Laurel traveled to Summit Academy on Saturday afternoon. Taking a 63-0 lead at the half. Winning, 84-0 overall. For more, and larger, photos from this game, click HERE. For photos from previous games and seasons, visit http://www.flickr.com/sykotyk/sets/
