District 7
July 2023
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Northgate LB/FB Aidan Gross
July 31, 2023 | Billy Splain
Aidan Gross Linebacker/Fullback Northgate Class Of 2024 Jersey #24 HT/WT 5’11, 200 All Conference Honorable Mention Twitter @GrossAidan_ Coach Lucas says “Aidan is a workhorse and a leader. He has committed to his training since December to put on weight, strength, and speed. He is our leader on defense from the inside linebacker position, and […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Seton La Salle RB/DB Aric White Jr
July 30, 2023 | contributor
Aric White Jr DB/WREC Seton La Salle Class of 2024 Jersey 12 Height 5’10 Weight. 170 Other sports: Baseball and basketball Awards won: All section offense and defense Twitter: @arxcccc Coach Storino says “Aric White is a 5’10 170 WR/DB who was 2nd team ALL-Conference last year. He’s the emotional leader of the group. He […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Montour CB WR Keino Fitzpatrick II
July 30, 2023 | Billy Splain
Keino Fitzpatrick II CB WR Montour Class Of 2024 Jersey #5 HT/WT 5’8/170 Other sports Track and Field 2nd team all conference offense and defense Twitter @KeinoFitz2 Coach Cerro says “DB -WR. Will be a 3 year starter on both sides of ball. Leading receiver last year. Better Corner. great cover corner”. LET’S GET TO […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Pine-Richland TE/DE Alex Cerminara
July 30, 2023 | Billy Splain
Alex Cerminara TE/DE Pine-Richland Class Of 2024 Jersey #10 HT/WT 6’, 210 Twitter @Alex_Cerminara Coach LeDonne says “Captain, leader, does it the right way”. LET’S GET TO KNOW ALEX Why do you play football? I grew up in a family of all lifelong football fans and the main reason I started playing was because of […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Chartiers Valley RB/ILB Austin Efthimiades
July 28, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Austin Efthimiades RB/ILB/KR Class of 2024 Chartiers Valley High School Jersey #21 Other Sports: Track, Hockey Twitter: @Austin_Eft Head Coach Aaron Fitzpatrick said, “Austin will come back as a 3 Yearr Varsity guy. Looking forward to a strong season with him in the backfield.” LET’S GET TO KNOW AUSTIN! Why do you play football? […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Sto-Rox Viking’s WR/DB Eric McGuire
July 27, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Eric McGuire Sto-Rox Vikings Class Of: 2024 Position(s): DB-WR Jersey Number: 1 Ht: 5’8 – Wt: 165lbs Other Sports: Track Notable Awards or Recognitions: High Honor Roll Winning the Juneteenth Essay Contest Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @Eric_McGuire_ __________________________ Words from the Coach: “Eric will be a 3-year starter. He will spend time […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Norwin ATH/S/WR Jackson Pons
July 27, 2023 | contributor
Jackson Pons Class: 2024 Jersey: 2 Height: 6’2” Weight: 185 Other sports: Basketball Awards won: 2023 – Ranked as 3 recruit by 247, On3, Rivals 2022 – 1st Team All-Conference (Offense & Defense), Tribune-Review Terrific 25, WPIAL Best of the Batch Top 22 Team Twitter: @jackson_pons COMMITTED TO MIAMI (OH) Jackson looks to have a […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Belle Vernon’s BIG MAN Dane Levi
July 26, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Dane Levi Belle Vernon Leopards Class Of: 2024 Position(s): OL/DL Jersey Number: 70 Ht: 6’3 – Wt: 280lbs Other Sports: Track and Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: First Team All Conference and 2nd Team All State Offensive Guard Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @DaneLevi1 _______________________ Words from the Coach: “Dane is the leader […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Trinity LB & RB Nico Mauro
July 26, 2023 | contributor
Nico Mauro Class 2025 Jersey 9 Height 6ft Weight 220 Awards won All-Conference LBer Twitter @NicoMauro17 Nico is a strong, fast, and physical football players for us. He is a physical linebacker who plays downhill. Nico is also a punishing running back on offense. Nico is a leader on the defensive side of the ball […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know McGuffey RB, OLB Nathan Romestan
July 26, 2023 | contributor
Nathan Romestan Senior Jersey-25 Height-5’8 Weight-180 Other sports-Tennis Awards won-None Twitter @NateRomestan Led team in interceptions as a junior will also be one of our wings on offense and a backup at qb. Which side of the ball do you think you are best at? I enjoy playing Defense more because I like how […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know OLSH Charger’s HB/LB Brandon Brazell
July 25, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Brandon Brazell Our Lady of Sacred Heart Chargers Class Of: 2024 Position(s): HB/LB Jersey Number: 30 Ht: 5’9 – Wt: 195lbs Other Sports: Baseball Notable Awards or Recognitions: 1st Team All-Conference LB, Honor Roll Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @BrandonBrazell3 ___________________________ Words from the Coach: “Brandon was a monster last year, he earned […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Franklin Regional DL Andrew Devola
July 25, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Andrew Devola Franklin Regional Height/Weight: 6-1 250 Position: DT/DE Jersey #: 54 Class: Junior 2025 40-Yard Time: 4.9 Awards/Accolades: First Team All-Conference DT, 520lbs Box Squat & 405lbs Deep Squat Twitter: @devo_andrew Franklin Regional HS Head Coach Lance Getsy describes Andrew as “a two-way starter since his freshman year as an offensive and defensive tackle. He’s […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Mars Fighting Planet’s Running-Back Evan Wright
July 24, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Evan Wright Mars Class Of: 2024 Position(s): RB Jersey Number: 2 Ht: 5’8 – Wt: 175lbs Other Sports: Track and Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: 2022-23 Greater Allegheny AAAA First Team All Conference Running back 2023 Mars High School Football Most Valuable Player Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @EvanWright823 _________________________ Words from the […]
Avonworth LB/HB Brandon Biagiarelli commits to Bucknell
July 24, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Earlier Monday, Avonworth team captain and future 2024 graduate Brandon Biagiarelli committed to Bucknell University. Last season, Biagiarelli rushed for 490 yards on 77 carries along with 12 receptions for 153 yards with 12 total touchdowns. In his two seasons as a starter he has a total of 994 all-purpose yards and 15 TD’s. Biagiarelli […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Jeannette Jayhawk’s C-DT Gavin Holemeyer
July 22, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Gavin Holemeyer Jeannette Jayhawks Class Of: 2024 Position(s): C/DT Jersey Number: 65 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 225lbs Other Sports: Baseball Notable Awards or Recognitions: All Conference Center Offer Sheet: Kenyon Twitter: @GHolemeyer ______________________ Words from the Coach: “Gavin is getting attention from D3 & D2. He does everything right on and off the field. If […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Seton LaSalle HS OL/DL Geary Smith
July 22, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Geary Smith Seton LaSalle HS Height/Weight: 6-3 265 Position: OG/OT/DT Jersey # 73 Other Sports: Basketball & Boxing Twitter: @GearySmith73 Seton LaSalle HS Head Coach Tim Storino describes Geary as “a big 6-3 270 OL who is coming off a back injury as a sophomore that lingered into and through his junior season. He has had a […]
Aliquippa DB Brandon Banks commits to Yale
July 21, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
On Friday July 21st, future 2024 graduate, 3-star, multi-sport athlete Brandon Banks committed to the University of Yale.
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Monessen DT/TE Rodney Johnson – Davis
July 21, 2023 | Billy Splain
Rodney Johnson – Davis DT/TE Monessen Class Of 26 Jersey #8 HT/WT 5’11 237 Offense 10 receptions 4 touchdowns 280 yds Defense 56 solo tackles 10 sacks 2 force fumbles 4 fumble recoveries Other sports Basketball Tri County All conference DT Twitter @ChsHuncho Coach Brown says “Versatile player that helped us in many different facets […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Butler ATH/DB David Graef
July 20, 2023 | Billy Splain
David Graef ATH/DB Butler Class Of 2024 Jersey #3 HT/WT 5-10 160lb Other sports Track and Field Twitter @david_graef3 Coach Eric Christy says “Fast, Running back on offense and safety on defense, body will continue to fill out, intelligent player who coaches teammates in practice”. LET’S GET TO KNOW DAVID Why do you play football? […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Northgate Flames RB-DB Darius Fields
July 20, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Darius Fields Northgate Flames Class Of: 2025 Position(s): RB/DB Jersey Number: 22 Ht: 5’9 – Wt: 170lbs Other Sports: Basketball Notable Awards or Recognitions: Honorable Mention for All Conference RB Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @dariusfields07 __________________________ Words from the Coach: “Darius, as one of our many young guys, has already started developing […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know McGuffey WR, CB Ryan Keith
July 19, 2023 | contributor
Ryan Keith WR/CB McGuffey Class 2024 Jersey #11 Height 6’2” Weight 185 Other sports Baseball, basketball, and track Twitter @r_keith3 Coach says “Teams best athlete- by measurables. Should be able to take the top off the defense at wide receiver, also can play in the secondary.” Let’s get to know Ryan Can you share with […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Union Area Scottie’s WR/RB/S Mike Gunn
July 18, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Mike Gunn Union Area Scotties Class of: 2024 Position(s): WR/RB/S Jersey Number: 24 Ht: 6’1 – Ht: 185lbs Other Sports: Baseball and Track Notable Awards/Recognitions: 3x 1st Team Preseason All American in Baseball 2x 2nd Team All Conference at DB Twitter: @_MikeGunn _______________________ Words from the Coach: “Mike is a 2-way starter at RB/DB, He […]
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 […]
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