District 7
July 2026
2026 PFN Player Profile: Abram Kolodynski-OL/DL-Montour
July 14, 2026 | Cody Brady
Abram Kolodynski Montour High School Class Of 2027 OL/DL Jersey #71 6’2.5 and 260 pounds Soon to be a 3 year two-way starter Other sports Powerlifting 2 time all conference OL and DL Twitter/X @AbeKolody Coach Says: FCS recruit. 3 year starter 6-3 275. 1st team all-conference. DT and Ot Why do you play football? […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Dimitri Velisaris-RB/Avonworth
July 13, 2026 | Cody Brady
Dimitri velisaris Avonworth Class Of 2027 Running back Jersey #34 5’8” 175 Junior season 1500 rushing yards 24 touchdowns Other sports Wrestling First team all conference two times and first team all state Twitter/X @Dveli_34 Coach Says: Great leader and running back. Led our team in rushing last 2 seasons. Why do you play football? […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Braelon Wingfield-DB/ATH-Canon-McMillan
July 12, 2026 | Cody Brady
Braelon Wingfield Canon McMilan Class Of 2027 DB/ATH Jersey #6 6ft 180lbs 0 td let up. 3 PBU 2INT. 4 td on offense. 1 receiving 3 rushing. Other sports Basketball : Wrestling 1st team all conference / BIG 56 Twitter/X @braewingfield_6 Coach Says: Fast Rising Corner with Akron offer and many D2. Will also be […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Alex Medved-OL/DE-Laurel
July 11, 2026 | Cody Brady
Alex Medved Laurel High School Class Of 2027 Defensive End / Offensive Line Jersey #58 6’0 200lbs 11 sacks in 2025 season (School Record) 24 tackles for loss 2025 season Other sports Baseball Wrestling All-State Defensive linemen Twitter/X @alex_medved58 Why do you play football? I enjoy the competition, and the brotherhood that comes with it. […]
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? […]
