District 7
June 2024
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Washington C/G/DT Kar’Zell Daugherty
June 14, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Kar’zell Daugherty Washington High School Class Of: 2025 Position(s): C/G/DT Jersey Number: 65 Ht: 6’3 – Wt: 270lbs Other Sports: Wrestling, Rifle, Track & Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: 2nd Team All Conference, All Academic Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @KarzellDoc —————————— WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Kar’Zell was selected all conference this […]
PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Beaver Area WR/DB Brady Mayo
June 12, 2024 | Billy Splain
Brady Mayo WR/Safety Beaver Area Class Of 2025 Jersey #19 HT/WT 6’1 175 Other sports Basketball and Baseball 2023 First team all-conference WR/DB; 2022-2023 First team all conference basketball; 2023-2024 First team all conference basketball; 1000 point scorer Twitter @bradymayo24 Coach says: Three sport athlete with natural athletic ability. Very smart player with an incredible […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Julian Dahlem-Upper St. Clair Panthers WR/DB/ATHLETE
June 9, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Julian Dahlem Upper St. Clair HS Class Of: 2025 Position(s): ATH/WR/DB Jersey Number: 2 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 180lbs Other Sports: Basketball Notable Awards or Recognitions: 4x All-Conference and WPIAL Champ Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @JulianDahlem2 ——————————— WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Julian Dahlem. First Team All conference WR/ DB. Plays multiple […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central Catholic Offensive/Defensivelineman Ryan Jameson
June 8, 2024 | Ethan Spozarski
Name: Ryan Jameson Positions: DT, DE, G School: Pittsburgh Central Catholic Class: Senior Jersey: #57 Height, Weight: 6’ 3” – 270 LBS Other Sports: Track and Field (Shot put & Discus) Coach says, “Hardworking grinder, 1500 LB kid in the weight room, hungry to finally play his senior year.” Why do you play football? […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Kiski Area QB/DB Carson Heinle
June 4, 2024 | Billy Splain
Carson Heinle QB, Safety Kiski Area Class Of 2025 Jersey #14 HT/WT 6-2 185 2023 Games Played: 10 Completions: 124 Passing Attempts:229 Passing Yards: 1805 Passing TDs: 19 Rushing Yards: 486 Rushing TDs: 4 Career Stats Games Played: 18 Completions: 209 Passing Attempts: 366 Passing Yards: 2831 Passing TDs: 31 Rushing Yards: 689 Rushing TDs: […]
WPIAL releases updates Aliquippa schedule
June 4, 2024 | Billy Splain
With the defending champions Aliquippa being placed back in 4A after a brief move to 5A the WPIAL released new conference alignments and a new schedule for the Quips. Below is the link to the Quips schedule. You can visit your teams schedule on PAFootballNews.com HERE 08-22 6:00 pm vs. West Allegheny Scrimmage […]
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 […]
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