District 7
August 2024
Hittin’ The Road With Travelin’ Matt – Week Zero (Jaguars, Saints and Marauders)
August 26, 2024 | Matt Herring
Each week Travelin’ Matt traverses Pennsylvania attending the hottest high school football games and best match ups in the Commonwealth. Follow his exploits each week as he documents his journey from Week Zero to the Pennsylvania State Football Finals! Tuesday, August 20 The STATE of PA Football: Rankings Show Friday, August 23 5A […]
Penn Hills vs. Susquehanna Township – PHOTO GALLERY
August 25, 2024 | Carter Weems
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Imani Christian vs. West Catholic – PHOTO GALLERY
August 25, 2024 | Carter Weems
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Beaver Area takes close win 28-26 over Westinghouse
August 25, 2024 | Mia Williams
The game between the Beaver Area Bobcats and the Westinghouse Bulldogs, which took place at Wolvarena on Saturday, August 24 started off with a touchdown on the kickoff by Westinghouse’s sophomore K-Shawn Hawkins just 20 seconds into the game. Beaver quickly answered back with a long catch by senior wide receiver Amari Jackson followed by […]
Central Catholic Suffers Heavy Loss to St. Frances Academy (MD) 44-16
August 24, 2024 | Ryan Thielet
The St. Frances Academy Panthers dominated the Central Catholic Vikings today, winning with a score of 44 to 16. The Panthers held the Vikings to just 16 points, although the Vikings scored more than 16 points in every game but one last season. Turnovers and missed opportunities were the downfall for the Vikings Yesterday. In […]
Susquehanna Township outlasts Penn Hills in York Rose Bowl thrille
August 24, 2024 | Billy Splain
Written by Gavin Bonanno, (PFN Intern) York – The Penn Hills Indians (District 7 – Class 5A) traveled to York, PA (Smalls Athletic Field) to take on the Susquehanna Township Indians (District 3 – Class 4A) to open their 2024 Football Season. Tensions were high before either team finished their warmups, as the referees had […]
Clairton Crushes Steel Valley in Gridiron Classic
August 24, 2024 | Annabelle Aquino
In a long game filled with flags and injury timeouts, the Clairton Bears won 30-7 against the Steel Valley Ironmen to take home their first victory of the season at the Wolvarena. The Bears started strong defensively on the first possession and forced Steel Valley to punt on fourth down. Clairton […]
Summit Academy Ends 17-Game Skid
August 24, 2024 | Shane Lux
Herman – Summit Academy ended their 17-game losing streak Saturday afternoon with a 20-16 victory over Frazier. The Knights last tasted victory on September 9th, 2022, with an 18-14 win over Springdale. What followed was a stretch of 17 consecutive defeats, including last year’s 0-10 mark. “It means a lot; this is my first home […]
Imani Christian Academy Handily Defeats West Catholic 45-6
August 24, 2024 | Phil Myers
In the first game of four on Saturday’s York Rose Bowl Kickoff Classic, the Saints of Imani Christian proved they are worthy of their state ranking in AAA as they easily downed the West Catholic Burrs out of Philadelphia 45-6. In a game slowed by penalties, cramps and injuries, Imani showed their determination and big […]
Neshannock picks up first victory in new classification
August 24, 2024 | Paul Kercher
Friday night was a match up we have seen before in conference play, but this year that is no more. Neshannock and Mohawk played for their first time last night as non section foes. Neshannock moved down to 1A in the WPIAL after the 2023 season as Mohawk stayed in 2A. The […]
Norwin wins close season opener over Penn-Trafford 26-14
August 24, 2024 | Mia Williams
The Penn-Trafford Warriors kicked off first vs the Norwin Knights after a moment of silence for Colin Bargiel, a Norwin Knights student who passed away earlier this summer. A good run by freshman Ashton Comunal with help from junior QB Tristyn Tavares and a first down by senior Jackson Huss put the Knights in field […]
USC upens Mt Lebo
August 24, 2024 | Billy Splain
By Josh Hosier The rivalry between Mt Lebanon and Upper St Clair was on full display last night as the two opened their 2024 campaigns. The Upper St Clair home crowd was very impressive, while Mt Lebanon brought a huge contingent of students and fans on the 6 minute trip to Upper St Clair. The […]
State College rolls to easy win over Gateway
August 24, 2024 | Andrew Schaffer
From start to finish it was domination for State College in their 49-14 win over Gateway. It was just a great performance for them on offense and defense. Gateway got the ball to start the game but went three and out. State College started their first drive on their own 40 yard line. It was […]
Bethel Park rolls by Seneca Valley, 50-14
August 24, 2024 | Garrett Dollin
HARMONY, PA – It was a rough night to be a Raiders fan at Nextier Stadium. Following a disappointing 3-7 season, Ron Butschle’s squad looked to start their 2024 campaign with a win over the Blackhawks. Instead, Bethel Park dominated Seneca Valley on both sides of the ball, resulting in a crushing 50-14 triumph over […]
Washington Earns Hard-Fought Win Over McGuffey
August 23, 2024 | Brett Gombita
On Friday night, the Washington Prexies defeated the McGuffey Highlanders by a score of 14-7. This historic rivalry game usually takes place in the last week of the regular season, but with McGuffey’s move to 3A, the two teams faced off in week 0. Washington’s first drive of the game ended in seven points when […]
2024 WPIAL Conference Preview: Interstate
August 23, 2024 | Mia Williams
2024 Season Schedule: Elizabeth-Forward Warriors – PA Football News 2024 Season Schedule: Mount Pleasant Vikings – PA Football News 2024 Season Schedule: Derry Trojans – PA Football News 2024 Season Schedule: Southmoreland Scotties – PA Football News 2024 Season Schedule: Greensburg-Salem Golden Lions – PA Football News 2024 Season Schedule: […]
Annual York Rose Bowl Classic is ready to roll. First kick today at 5
August 23, 2024 | Billy Splain
Ron Coursey had some challenges to get through this year but nothing was going to stop the second edition of the York Rose Bowl Classic. The first challenge is always finding teams. Together with PFN the teams finally lined up. Next up was the field. Because of concerns with crowds and parking along with all […]
2024 WPIAL 1A-Eastern Conference Preview
August 22, 2024 | Cole Keller
Brentwood Spartans 2024 Schedule 2023 Season: 2-8 (2-4 Conf) Head Coach: Nick Caponi Key Players Lost: Key Players Returning: WR/CB Forrest Betz, T/DT Daymire Spencer, QB/OLB Cedric Davis, T/DT Max Rock, LB Owen Beck What to expect: The Spartans got bumped down a classification from 2A to 1A which could benefit them a lot after […]
Conversation with Coach – Mark Lyons, Central Valley
August 21, 2024 | Phil Myers
Central Valley has only ever had one football coach, the Beaver County Sports Hall of Famer, Mark Lyons. Coach Lyons has led the Warriors to 5 WPIAL titles and 4 PIAA state championship game appearances, winning the state gold medal twice. But it was a devastating loss to Wyoming Area in 2019 that made Lyons […]
2024 WPIAL 1A Tri-County South Conference Preview
August 21, 2024 | Brett Gombita
Avella Eagles 2024 Schedule 2023 Season: 4-6 (2-5 CONF) Head Coach: Ryan Cecchini Key Players Lost: QB/LB Cole Jaworowski, WR/DB Isaiah Bradick Key Players Returning: RB/LB Broden Hamm, QB/DB Chas Rush, WR/DB Ronnie Kozak, WR/DB Nate Rankin, TE/DL Logan Fedak What to Expect: Avella improved by three wins from 2022 to 2023, going from 1-9 […]
Conference Preview: 4A Greater Allegheny
August 18, 2024 | Garrett Dollin
It was a busy and eventful offseason for the Greater Allegheny Conference. Since December, the GAC has added three teams, while also losing four. McKeesport comes over after winning the 4A Big Seven in 2023, while Knoch and West Mifflin make the move up from 3A. As for the losses, Armstrong and Kiski Area head […]
2024 WPIAL 5A Conference Preview: Northeast
August 16, 2024 | Annabelle Aquino
Pine-Richland’s 2024 Schedule Penn Hills’ 2024 Schedule North Hills’ 2024 Schedule Plum’s 2024 Schedule Shaler’s 2024 Schedule Fox Chapel’s 2024 Schedule Predicted Rankings: Pine-Richland Penn Hills North Hills Plum Shaler Fox Chapel
WPIAL Elite Eight: Preseason Rankings
August 14, 2024 | Andrew Schaffer
6A: 1- North Allegheny 2- Central Catholic 3- Mt. Lebanon 4- Norwin 5- Canon Mac 6- Hempfield 7- Seneca Valley 5A: 1- Peters Township 2- Upper St. Clair 3- Latrobe 4- Penn Trafford 5- Woodland Hills 6- Bethel Park 7- Pine Richland 8- Moon 4A: 1- Aliquippa 2- McKeesport 3- Thomas Jefferson 4- Belle Vernon […]
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