District 7

July 2023

McKeesport bests Belle Vernon to win the 2023 Gold Bowl: Photos and Highlight reel

July 17, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski

This past Saturday Belle Vernon hosted its annual Gold Bowl where seven different WPIAL teams competed against each other in seven-on-seven competition. The day started off great for Belle Vernon team A as Quinton Martin participated in this year’s battle at the beach. Connellsville came out throwing 30+ yard passes and proved to be effective, […]

2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Canon-McMillan Big Mac QB Mikey Evans

July 17, 2023 | Daniel Reed

Mikey Evans Canon-McMillan Big Macs Class Of: 2024 Position(s): QB Jersey Number: 13 Ht: 6’1 – Wt: 205lbs Other Sports: Track, Lacrosse Notable Awards or Recognitions: 1st Team All-Conference 2021 Team Offensive MVP 6 school records broken WPIAL Blitz 6A Player of the Year Honorable Mention(2x) @WPIAL_Sports 6A Player of the Year HM Offer Sheet: […]

2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know South Side DE/OG JD Roy

July 17, 2023 | Billy Splain

JD Roy DE/OG South Side Class Of 2024 Jersey #50 HT/WT 6’2 215 lbs Junior Year – 40 tackles, 5 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 1 punt block Other sports Track & Field 1st Team All Conference (D-Line) Twitter @JD_Roy50 Coach Travelpiece says “Returning captain, 2 time all-conference player. He should be at or near the […]

2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Apollo-Ridge QB/DB Karter Schrock

July 17, 2023 | Billy Splain

Karter Schrock Quarterback and safety Apollo-Ridge Class Of 2024 Jersey #8 HT/WT 6ft, 200lbs Other sports Basketball and baseball Twitter @karter_schrock Coach Skiba says “Injuries have derailed his career the past 2 seasons. If not, I believe he would be one of the better All-Around Players in the state. Week 0 game last season he […]

2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Apollo-Ridge OL/DL Spencer Sells

July 15, 2023 | Daniel Reed

Player Name: Spencer Sells School: Apollo-Ridge Vikings Class Of: 2024 Position(s): RG/DT Jersey Number: 56 Ht: 5’8 – Wt: 260lbs Other Sports: N/A Notable Awards or Recognitions: “1st Team All Conference at Guard” Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @SpencerSells2 ________________________ Words from the Coach: “Spencer is the cousin of Karter. Spencer didn’t play […]

2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Northgate QB/ATH Austin Mitchell

July 14, 2023 | Billy Splain

Austin Mitchell qb/ath Northgate Class Of 2024 Jersey #2 HT/WT 5’10 145 1381 passing yards 14 tds 5 rushing tds as a sophomore, 1100 total yards 14 total tds as a junior Other sports basketball / track all confrence 2nd team ath. All confrence honorable mention qb as a Sophomore Twitter @2_golivee Coach Lucas says […]

2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Uniontown Red Raider’s WR/QB/OLB/S K’Adrian McLee

July 13, 2023 | Daniel Reed

Player Name: K’Adrian McLee School: Uniontown Area Red Raiders Class Of: 2024 Position(s): WR/QB/OLB/S Jersey Number: 4 Ht: 6’4 – Wt: 197lbs Other Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Track & Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: All County WPIAL leader in yards per reception Offer Sheet: Cornell, Lock Haven, Notre Dame Twitter: @kadrian_mclee _____________________________ Words from the Coach: […]

2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Albert Gallatin ATH Makel Darnell

July 13, 2023 | Billy Splain

Makel Darnell RB/Wing/Slot Receiver/OLB/Kicker Albert Gallatin Class Of 2026 Jersey #24 HT/WT 5’10 / 160 551 yards rushing 10 touchdowns 34 total tackles (4 tackles for loss) 5 sacks 7 forced fumbles Other sports Wresting, Track & Field, Baseball FCCA All County First Team Prep Redzone Camp MVP 2023 PRZPA Stock Up Camp: 3rd Team […]

2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Chartiers Valley OL/DL Isshak Adam

July 12, 2023 | Billy Splain

Isshak Adam OL/DL Chartiers Valley Class Of 2024 Jersey #52 HT/WT 6,1 270 Other sports Soccer Twitter @isshakadam4 Coach Fitzpatrick says “Shak is a smooth and agile big man. Works his craft and has a huge upside. A lot of potential and looking forward to him helping out on the field. Shak likes to involve […]

2023 Player Profile: Getting to know Baldwin QB/S John Kozar

July 8, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski

John Kozar QB/S Class of 2024 Baldwin High School HT/WT: 5’ 10” / 170 Other Sports: Track & Field Twitter: @JohnKozar11 Head Coach Dana Brown said, “Can develop into a very special player on both sides of the ball. His work in the offseason is showing up during 7 on 7 circuits. John is a […]

2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know McGuffey FB, MLB Dylan Droboj

July 8, 2023 | contributor

Dylan Droboj Class- 2024 Jersey-#34 Height-6’0 Weight-180 Other sports-Wrestling and Track Twitter-DrobojDylan Coach says “B back in our offense threat to go all the way on every play. Should take the next step on defense this coming season”. Let’s get to know Dylan What’s it like having gray turf to play on? It’s pretty cool […]

2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Belle Vernon Area OLB/HB Jake Gedekoh

July 7, 2023 | contributor

Jake Gedekoh LB/HB Belle Vernon Class 2024 Jersey 10 Height 6’ Weight 200 Other sports baseball All-conference, 2nd team all-state, all-conference baseball, Twitter @jakegedekoh Coach Humbert says “True throwback player. Tough, versatile, smart. Big time player who always puts the team first. A college will be getting an absolute stud who will play very early […]

2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know McGuffey RB/DB Charles Wagers

July 7, 2023 | Daniel Reed

Player Name: Charles Wagers School: McGuffey Highlanders Class Of: 2024 Position(s): RB/DB Jersey Number: 15 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 150lbs Other Sports: Track Notable Awards or Recognitions: N/A Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @CharlesWagers3 __________________________ Words from the Coach: “Charles is a very explosive runner, he started the last 4 games of 2022 […]

2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Penn Trafford MLB/HB Domenic Smith

July 6, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski

Domenic Smith MLB/H Penn-Trafford High School Class of 2025 HT/WT 6’1 / 225 Other sports Basketball and Karate Twitter: @domsmith06 Head Coach John Ruane said, “Dom Smith is a physical, instinctive MLB who gets downhill and makes a ton of tackles. Great hips and feet, covers a lot of ground. Has put on significant size […]

2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Seton LB/RB O’Malley Daly

July 5, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski

O’Malley Daly LB/RB Seton La Salle Class of 2024 Jersey #: 3 HT/WT: 6’ 1” / 225 Twitter: @OMalleydaly Coach Tim Storino says “O’Malley Daly is as gifted of any athlete as I’ve seen in my 19 years coaching. He’s a D1 talent. 6’1 220 and runs a 4.58 40 (VT camp) He will handle […]

Mt. Lebo linebacker Beckham Dee shuts down recruiting with his commitment to the Air Force Falcons.

July 3, 2023 | Billy Splain

Mt. Lebo linebacker Beckham Dee saw his recruitment explode this spring. After landing a few offers in the winter, Beckham starting piling them on in April. Toledo, Upenn and Columbia hit first, the following an offer from Duquesne in late March schools like Princeton, Holy Cross, Lafayette, Lehigh, Stony Brook, Fordham, Army, Richmond, Bryant, William […]

2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Canon-Mac’s DB/RB/WR Zyan Howard

July 3, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski

Zyan Howard DB/RB/WR Canon-Mac Class of 2024 Jersey #: 4 HT/WT: 5’ 10” / 170 Twitter: @howard_zyan LET’S GET TO KNOW ZYAN! Why do you play football? I play football because it’s always been a part of my family and I love the lessons that you can implement into your everyday life. Who […]

2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Woodland Hills LB/RB George Hill

July 3, 2023 | Billy Splain

George Hill MLB/RB Woodland Hills Class Of 2025 Jersey #4 HT/WT 6’2 – 225 Other sports basketball Twitter @Georgehill_18 Coach Brown says: “George returns to Turtle Creek from Atlanta, Ga. 6’2, 232lb linebacker is active and tenacious. Squats 500lbs on Max Day. Cant wait for the WPIAL to see George this fall! “Tremendously hard worker, […]

2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Clairton Bear QB Michael Wright Jr

July 2, 2023 | Daniel Reed

Michael Wright Jr. Clairton Bears Class Of: 2024 Position(s): QB Jersey Number: 8 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 176lbs Other Sports: Basketball and Baseball Notable Awards or Recognitions: Pitt 7on7 Champion, 412 Elite Championships Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @MikeWrightJr4 ________________________ Words from the Coach: “Michael is a great student and player, he will […]

2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Moon WR/FS Nicky Prozzoly

June 30, 2023 | Daniel Reed

Nicky Prozzoly Moon Area Tigers Class Of: 2025 Position(s): WR/FS Jersey Number: 1 Ht: 6’1 – Wt: 188lbs Other Sports: N/A Notable Awards or Recognitions: 2022 All Section Defensive Honorable Mention Offer Sheet: None at the moment ! Twitter: @NickProzzoly _______________________ Words from the Coach: “Nicky has chance to have a big Junior year. We’re […]

2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Cornell Slot/DB Julian Cordice V

June 29, 2023 | Billy Splain

Julian Cordice V slot, DB Cornell High School Class Of 2024 positions you play Jersey #2 HT/WT 6’1/170 4 interceptions 66 tackles Other sports basketball Have you won any awards? 2nd team olb Twitter @JulianCordice Coach Dalton says “He was the team defensive mvp last season. physical tackler with solid cover skills. will play a […]

2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Elizabeth Forward OL/DL Charlie Meehleib

June 28, 2023 | Billy Splain

Charlie Meehleib Edge, DE, TE, OT, LS Elizabeth Forward Class Of 2024 Jersey #53 HT/WT 6’4/250lbs Other sports Basketball and track Conference DPOY, All State Twitter @Cmeehleib Why do you play football? It was something that was introduced to me at a young age and I have fallen in love with it ever since, […]

2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Laurel Highlands lineman Billy Barton

June 27, 2023 | Billy Splain

Billy Barton DL, Oline Laurel Highlands Class Of 2024 Jersey #54 HT/WT6’1 1/2” 280lbs 53 tackles 5 sacks last year from the inside Dline Other sports Track and Field, Shot, Discus and Javelin. Played school and AAU basketball until my Sophomore year. 1st Team All Conference WPIAL Big 7 AAAA 1st Team All County H.S. […]

2023 PFN Player Profile: Catching up with Pittsburgh Central Catholic LB Anthony Speca