District 7
July 2024
PIAA request for emergency stay denied
July 18, 2024 | Billy Splain
Per Bob Greenburg: The Commonwealth Court denied the PIAA request for an emergency stay, essentially keeping Aliquippa in 4A for this season. From Judge McCullough opinion: “However, PIAA does not enjoy unbridled authority of regulating high school athletics. Rather, this Court bears the obligation to intervene if the PIAA action complained of “is fraudulent, an […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Pittsburgh Central Catholic LB/RB Roman Thompson
July 16, 2024 | Ethan Spozarski
Roman Thompson Linebacker/Running Back Jersey #: #0 Height, Weight: 6ft 200 LBS Other Sports: Wrestling Twitter: @RomanT2027 Coach says, “Roman Thompson had a great freshman season in a backup role…to two power 5 linebackers. Roman played significant minutes at all three phases of the game in his freshman season. Roman has huge upside and potential […]
PFN Player Profile: Getting to know 2025 Trinity OL/DL Samar “Tank” Fuse
July 16, 2024 | Quincy Piper
Samaj “Tank” Fuse OL/DL Trinity High School Class Of 2025 Jersey #66 HT/WT 6 feet 2 inches , 260pounds Offer sheet: Toledo ,Rutgers , Akron Twitter @Tankfuse66 Coach says “Semaj Fuse enters his senior season for the Hillers. Fuse has multiple Division 1 offers. He is an explosive and disruptive defensive lineman. Semaj returned from […]
Aliquippa Head Coach Mike Warfield taking a leave of absence
July 15, 2024 | Billy Splain
After winning multiple state titles and building a juggernaut at Aliquippa, head coach Mike Warfield is taking a break. “ I retired from the state police after 25 years, went straight to the US attorneys office for 3 years. I work for a pharmaceutical company now and with football I just need to empty my […]
George Hill Commits to Buffalo
July 15, 2024 | Ethan Spozarski
On Monday, Woodland Hills LB/RB George Hill committed to the University of Buffalo. Hill helped the Wolverine offense last season to have four 30+ point games, and had four other games where they scored 21 points or more. Hill also helped the defense hold teams to seven points or less two times and 14 points […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know South Side LB/FB Mateja Pavlovich-
July 15, 2024 | Annabelle Aquino
Mateja Pavlovich South Side Rams Class of 2025 Linebacker, Kicker, Punter, Fullback Jersey #44 Ht: 6’2″– Wt: 220 lbs Other sports: Track and Field, Basketball Notable Awards: 3-time all-conference kicker, 2-time all-conference punter, all-state kicker, Wpial champion in javelin (track and field) Twitter: @M_Pavlovich44 Coach says: 3 time all-conference performer at Kicker/Punter. Also plays RB/LB […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Yough QB/LB Raidon Kuroda
July 14, 2024 | Cole Keller
Raidon Kuroda QB/LB Yough Jersey #: 5 Height: 6’0 Weight: 205 Other Sports: Wrestling and Baseball Twitter: Raidon_Kuroda5 Coach says, Ran for over 700 and threw for over 700 last year . He amassed over 100 tackles as the middle linebacker . He was second team all-conference linebacker last year . Hard nose kid who is […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Penn-Trafford’s QB/S Derek Carr
July 13, 2024 | Mia Williams
Derek Carr Penn-Trafford High School Class of: 2025 Positions: QB/S Jersey Number: 11 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 175lbs Other Sports: Basketball Twitter: @derekcarr_11 WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Derek will be fantastic as a senior. He has had awful luck with injuries for two years. To his credit, he has never missed a thing during that time. […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Penn-Trafford WR/CB Jack Weishaar
July 11, 2024 | Annabelle Aquino
Jack Weishaar Penn-Trafford Class of 2025 WR/CB Jersey #12 Ht: 6’ 0” – Wt: 160 lbs Other Sports: Basketball Notable Awards: Varsity letter in basketball and football Twitter: @weishaar_jack Coach Ruane says: Jack is a very athletic 2 way player who gets it. He competes, he is cerebral and he is very mature. Jack is […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Leechburg Area TE/LB Jake Cummings
July 9, 2024 | Billy Splain
Jake Cummings Tight End and Linebacker Leechburg Area Class Of 2025 Jersey #88 HT/WT 6-1 200 Receiving: 507 yards, Rushing: 251 yards, and All purpose: 758 yards. Other sports Baseball 2nd Team All State Tight End, 1st Team All Conference Tight End, and team voted Defensive Player of the Year. Twitter @JakeCummings88 Coach says “Hardest […]
Chris Climes commits to Buffalo
July 9, 2024 | Ryan Thielet
On Tuesday, July 9, Chris Climes, a 6’2″, 285-pound defensive tackle from Elizabeth Forward, committed to the University of Buffalo. Climes, a three-star player, was a force on the defensive side of the ball for Elizabeth Forward, recording 18 sacks, 27 tackles for loss, 45 total tackles, and 3 pass deflections. He received offers from […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Montour High School’s Daniel Batch
July 9, 2024 | Brett Gombita
Daniel BatchWR/S/RBClass of 2025Jersey #0HT/WT: 5’11, 200 1st Team WR, 1st Team All Defensive Athlete Offers: Toledo, Akron, Fordham, Maine, Stony Brook, Robert Morris, Navy, New Hampshire, Bryant, Lincoln (PA), Towson, Central StateTwitter: @DanielBatch25 LET’S GET TO KNOW DANIEL Why do you play football? It always looked like a fun game to me, it […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know McGuffey FB/ILB Aiden O’Dell
July 9, 2024 | contributor
Aiden O’Dell McGuffey HS Class of 2025 Jersey #21 FB/ILB 6’0 215 Other sports: Tennis 2023 Second Team All-Conference ILB/2023 Conference Champ @AidenOdell21 From the coach”Very good linebacker. Excellent in pursuit of the ball. 95 tackles last year. 2 year starter & all conference. Can play at the college level if he wants to.” Coming […]
Sam Brackey Commits to Brown
July 8, 2024 | Zack Bundy
On Monday, Pittsburgh Central Catholic offensive lineman Sam Brackney committed to Brown University. Brackney was a big help for the team especially for running back Elijah Faulkner he rushed for 1,400 yards last season. Brackney attended five division one football camps including Duquesne, Northwestern, Navy, Yale, and Brown.
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Pittsburgh Central Catholic’s DE/DT Grady Papa
July 7, 2024 | Mia Williams
Grady Papa Pittsburgh Central Catholic Class of: 2025 Positions: DE/DT Jersey Number: 48 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 260lbs Other Sports: Track and Field Twitter: @GradyPapa_11 WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Tough gritty unproven kid, put on massive weight in the off-season, 1500lbs lifting guy. Extremely hungry. LET’S GET TO KNOW GRADY How long have you been playing […]
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 […]
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