District 7
May 2024
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 […]
A Total of 16 WPIAL Players Nominated for PFN’s 4A All-State Team
January 7, 2024 | Brett Gombita
A total of 16 players from the WPIAL were nominated to the PFN Coaches-Select Class 4A All-State football team. Nine of these players were nominated to the 1st team, including Aliquippa running back Tiqwai “Tikey” Hayes, who was also nominated as 4A player of the year. Hayes, a Penn State football commit, finished the 2023 […]
WPIAL Had a Whopping total of 15 players nominated For Pennsylvania Football News 5A All States team
January 6, 2024 | Ryan Thielet
The WPIAL boasted a commendable count of 15 players selected for the Pennsylvania Football News All-State teams. Peter Township led the pack with 6 players, with Pine Richland coming in as the nearest contender with 4 players of their own. First team offense The initial WPIAL athlete to make a mark was Luke Denny, a […]
North Allegheny and Central Catholic Run the PA Sportswriters Class 6A All-State Team.
January 5, 2024 | Ethan Erhard
Khiryn Boyd (First Team), Daniel Sellers (First Team), Anthony Speca (First Team), Peter Gonzalez (Second Team), Tanner Fuchs (Second Team), Cameron Chmura (Second Team), Tyree Alualu (Second Team), and Evan Lyon (Second Team) were all the WPIAL players named to the PFN Coaches-Select Class 6A All-State Team. All eight of the players on the 6A […]
District 12 shines on the PFN Coaches 3A All-State Team
January 4, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
The Neumann-Goretti Saints led by HC Albie Crosby advanced to the state quarterfinals before falling short to Dallas. After a great 10-2 season they landed 4 players on the PFN Coaches All-State team. Senior Wideout Khari Reid nabbed 6 over all touchdowns with 5 coming on receptions. He also nabbed 2 interceptions on defense. Senior […]
North Allegheny and Central Catholic players and coach get spots on PA Sportswriters Class 6A All-State Team
December 29, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Logan Kushner, Peyton Wehner, Pete Gonzalez, Jack Yatchenko, Anthony Speca, Cole Sullivan, and Tyree Alualu were all the WPIAL players named to the PA Sportswriters Class 6A All-State Team. All seven WPIAL players that are on the All-State team come from Pittsburgh Central Catholic and North Allegheny. Art Walker the 6A Coach of the Year […]
Ten WPIAL players named to PA Sportswriters Class 5A All-Sate Team
December 29, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Nolan DiLucia, Julian Dugger, Brad Birch, Luke Denny, Scoop Smith, Ryan Cory, Zach Tomosovich, Clancy Orie, Mickey Vaccarello, and Jackson Pons were all the WPIAL players named to the PA Sportswriters Class 5A All-State Team. Peters Township had two players make this year’s All-State Team. DiLucia, in his first season as the starting QB for […]
Six WPIAL players and coach named to PA Sportswriters Class 4A All-State Team
December 29, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Tiqwai Hayes, Quentin Goode, Jake Wolfe, Courtney Dunn, Cam Lindsey, Alex Tatsch, Arison Walker, all represent the WPIAL in the PA Sportswriters Class 4A All-State Team. Head Coach Mike Warfield from Aliquippa won 4A Coach of the Year. Warfield improved his all time record to 74-6 while helping the Quips appear in four straight 4A […]
Five WPIAL players and coach named to PA Sportswriters Class 3A All-State Team
December 28, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Quinton Martin, Rico Steele, Andrew Kuban, Braden Laux, Adam LaCarte were the WPIAL players named to the PA Sportswriters Class 3A All-State Team. Head Coach Matt Humbert for the second straight year was named 3A Coach of the Year. Humbert led the Leopards to a 13-1 season this year and 12-2 last season. Belle Vernon, […]
Eight WPIAL players and coach named to 2A PA Sportswriters All-State Team
December 28, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Donald Barksdale, Dorian McGhee, Taymir O’Neal, Mike Crist, Michael Richardson, Dayshaun Burnett, Anthony Bonner, and Ty Abram are the WPIAL players that have all been named to the PA Sportswriters Class 2A All-State Team. Head Coach Donta Green from Westinghouse was named Coach of the Year. Green led the Bulldogs to back-to-back City League Championships, […]
Fort Cherry leads way with two of four WPIAL players selected to 1A All-State team
December 28, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Matt Sieg, Braylon Thomas, Lou Ryan, and Jason Cross from the WPIAL have been named to the PA Sportswriters Class 1A All-State Team. Sieg, QB from Fort Cherry, led the way for the Rangers to win the 1A WPIAL Championship, and just fell short of the State Championship against Steelton-Highspire. This season he passed for […]
Helmkamp signs letter of intent to Army
December 22, 2023 | Brett Gombita
Last Wednesday, Trinity High School Offensive Tackle Braeden Helmkamp signed his letter of intent to continue his athletic career at Army West Point. Helmkamp, a 6’5” senior, is a four year football letterwinner and was a nominee for the Bill Fralic Award. After much thought and consideration I am extremely excited to announce that I […]
Steele signs letter of intent to Bowling Green
December 22, 2023 | Brett Gombita
Last Wednesday, Rico Steele signed his letter of intent to continue his athletic career at Bowling Green State University. Steele is a 6’4”, 300 pound offensive lineman from West Mifflin High School. COMMITTED @BG_Football 🧡🤎‼️@CoachLoefflerBG @CoachGregNosal @CoachBayer_ @RodSteele16 @210ths @Vincenzo_Steele @ShelbyTrainer33 @BlazeSportsPer1 @WPIAL_Insider @PA_TodaySports @wpialsportsnews #AyZiggy pic.twitter.com/jC0ytRONhN — Rico Steele (@RicoSteele_) September 11, 2023 […]
Meehleib signs letter of intent to Bucknell
December 22, 2023 | Brett Gombita
Last Wednesday, Elizabeth Forward High School’s Charlie Meehleib signed his letter of intent to continue his athletic career at Bucknell University. Meehleib, a 6’4”, 245 pound Defensive Lineman was a three-year team captain as a member of the Warriors. Welcome home, DL @CMeehleib! 📏 6’4″ | 245 lbs.🎓 Elizabeth Forward#ACT | #NSD24 pic.twitter.com/8feVI20BZl — Bucknell […]
Defensive Star for Avonworth signs Letter of Intent
December 22, 2023 | Joey Chirillo
Brandon Biagiarelli of the Avonworth Antelopes signed a letter of intent to play at Bucknell Univertsity. BIG congratulations to Brandon Biagiarelli on signing his NLI to continue his academic and football career at Bucknell University. We cannot wait to see you compete at the next level, Brandon! #LopesUp #LetsGoLopes pic.twitter.com/72I1D4VVuK — Avonworth Athletics (@AvonworthA) December […]
Braden Laux signs his letter of intent to Eastern Michigan
December 20, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Braden Laux, Belle Vernon QB/TE, has written his letter of intent to play at Eastern Michigan University The QB from Pennsylvania is the newest TE at EMU! Let’s welcome Braden Laux!#ETOUGH ⛓️ #24OURS pic.twitter.com/H6YrVR4u70 — Eastern Michigan Football (@EMUFB) December 20, 2023 Laux had also received offers including Western Kentucky, Marshall, and Maine. “They made […]
North Allegheny’s Sellers and Chmura sign NLI’s
December 20, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
The defending 6A WPIAL champions have two players who signed their letters of intent today. Both Daniel Sellers and Cameron Chmura will be playing football in college at the D1 level. Sellers signed to the University of Richmond 𝙎𝙄𝙂𝙉𝙀𝘿 ✍️🕷️ Daniel Sellers l (@danielsellers26) DE | 6-3 | 220 Pittsburgh, Pa. | North Allegheny#OneRichmond | […]
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