District 7
Bethel Park Defeats Hempfield 14-13 in a Defensive Thriller
August 29, 2026 | Paul Sembower
The Bethel Park Blackhawks defeated Hempfield Spartans 14-13 in a defensive battle tonight. Hempfield’s offense started explosively with the yards racking up from running back Andrew Bentz. Their offense ran the ball down the field. The Bethel Park defense started to pick up some steam and nearly got a fourth-down stop, but the heat of […]
Flyin’ Flames: Northgate’s improved speed and physicality dominate Keystone Oaks
August 29, 2026 | Peyton Celesti
After a 1-9 season, the Northgate Flames came into 2026 with nowhere to go but up, with many returning starters and a talented quarterback. But considering the struggles of the 2025 Northgate Flames, to say that Friday night’s 35-13 win over the 2A Keystone Oaks Golden Eagles was a statement victory would be an understatement. […]
Montour overcomes a late push from Moon in a great week 1 matchup
August 29, 2026 | Collin Matthews
In what some consider a rivalry game the Moon Tigers made the short drive down to the Thomas J. Birko Memorial Stadium to take on the Montour Spartans in a great week one battle. The Spartans received the ball to start off the game and took over on their own 20. A couple bad snaps […]
Elizabeth Forward and South Allegheny Game Called During the Third Quarter
August 29, 2026 | Kyler Cecil
Friday night’s matchup between the Elizabeth Forward Warriors and South Allegheny Gladiators was called due to a gunshot being fired nearby, with a final score of EF 42, SA 20. #8 Kaden Allen got the Warriors on the board early with a 30-yard QB keeper. Near the end of the first quarter, Allen was able […]
Hopewell Makes Statement With 34-14 Victory Over Avonworth
August 29, 2026 | Shane Lux
Hopewell Township – There’s no doubting the 2026 Hopewell Vikings anymore. Not after a 34-14 victory. Entering their opening night contest against the defending AAA state champions, few had given them much of a chance. Many media outlets had Avonworth ranked number 1 or close in the state, while word on the street from social […]
A Fresh Start for Burgettstown Results in a Dominating Victory over Jefferson-Morgan
August 29, 2026 | Brent Ellsworth
Brady Rightweiser too Much for JM A perfect night for football, a perfect way for the Burgettstown Blue Devils to start the new season. The Blue Devils looked polished and in mid-season form in this first game of the season. Scoring touchdowns multiple ways via short runs, long runs, a toe tapping in the end […]
Hampton wins “Mayhem on Middle”; Defeat Deer Lakes 26-13
August 29, 2026 | Greg Hillman
ALLISON PARK, PA– It’s ok to feel a certain way about this team. Because they feel the same way. A packed house with two communities eager to renew a rivalry a quarter-century in the making. Heath Borgo set the tempo right out of the gate in Hampton’s 26-13 victory over Deer Lakes on Friday night […]
Waynesburg Central Handles West Greene
August 28, 2026 | Brett Gombita
For the second consecutive year, the Waynesburg Central Raiders started their season by taking down the West Greene Pioneers by a wide margin. This year, the final was 43-0. Last year’s game ended 50-6. Both games were all Teagen Crouse. Crouse, the senior quarterback, scrambled in for his first touchdown of the day less than […]
WPIAL Elite Eight: Preseason Rankings
August 26, 2026 | Andrew Schaffer
6A: 1- Central Catholic 2- North Allegheny 3- Canon Mac 4- Norwin 5- Mt. Lebanon 6- Hempfield 7- Seneca Valley 5A: 1- Pine Richland 2- Upper St. Clair 3- Peters Township 4- Moon 5- Penn Trafford 6- Thomas Jefferson 7- Bethel Park 8- Gateway 4A: 1- McKeesport 2- New Castle 3- South Fayette […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Aaron “Oobi” Strader – QB – Pine-Richland (video interview)
August 26, 2026 | Billy Splain
Aaron “Oobi” Strader QB Pine-Richland 6’0 • 185 Class of 2027 All-Conference • All-State Committed to Kent St oobi by PAFootball Newsdotcom
2026 Team Preview: The Jeannette Jayhawks
August 24, 2026 | Cody Brady
The Jeannette Jayhawks Head Coach: Tommy Paulone Jr. PIAA District 7 Class 1A Eastern A 2025 Season Record: 8-4 Key Starters Lost Kymon’e Brown; Noah Sunder; Wyatt Schaeffer; Carmine DeAnnuntis; Nick Mendoza Returning Starters Jayce Powell (WR/SS, 6’0″, 185 lbs., 2027), Hunter Schaeffer (WR/CB, 5’9″, 165 lbs., 2028), Majhi Sanders (ILB/FB, 5’10”, 210 lbs., 2027) […]
Brock Mcmullen-MLB/OLB- Greensburg Central Catholic
August 23, 2026 | Billy Splain
Brock Mcmullen MLB/OLB 6’2 215lbs Greensburg Central Catholic Class 2027 #43 3.5gpa 4.6 40/9’11 broad/Track 100m./330lb bench NCAA ID-2509717821 X/Twitter: @BrockMcmull43 brock Mcmullen GCC by PAFootball Newsdotcom
2026 Team Preview: The Norwin Knights
August 23, 2026 | Cody Brady
The Norwin Knights Head Coach: Mike Brown PIAA District 7 Class 6A Big 56 2025 Season Record: 7-4 Key Starters Lost Tristyn Tavares- QB Josh Lenart- OLB Jake Knight- WR/ DB Returning Starters Giovanni Rothrauff- RB – 5’9- 205- SR Potter Brozeski- WR – 6’4 – 185- SR Santino Brasco- LB- 6’0-215- SR Max Fierle- […]
2026 Team Preview: The Northgate Flames
August 23, 2026 | Peyton Celesti, Willie McGonigle
The Northgate Flames Head Coach: Chris Lucas PIAA District 7 Class 1A Conference: WPIAL 1A Section 3 2025 Season Record: 1-9; 2026 Season Projection: 4-6
2026 Team Preview: The Elizabeth Forward Warriors
August 22, 2026 | Cody Brady
The Elizabeth Forward Warriors Head Coach: John DeMarco PIAA District 7 Class 3A Interstate Conference 2025 Season Record: 9-2 Key Starters Lost Ryan Messina/Brendan Stroshein/Tyler Scott/Landon Honick Returning Starters Matt Gatto,OL-DL,6’1,215,2027 Riley Mitchell,OL-DL,6’6,310,2028 Rocco Thompson,LB-RB,6’0,200,2029 Geo Thompson,TE-LB,6’0,220,2029 Luke Holdren,K-P,5’10,180,2027 Aiden Hicks,WR-DB,5’10,170,2029 Key Newcomers Dailan Smith,Ol-DL Kaden Spochacz Allen,QB Chase Moser,WR-DB Ryan Dolekary,WR-DB RJNagy,OL-DL Season Outlook […]
Hampton looking for ‘refreshed energy’ in 2026
August 22, 2026 | Greg Hillman
ALLISON PARK, PA– One game… That was the difference between a postseason berth and a locker cleanout. It’s something that has been lingering in the back of the team’s mind for the better part of ten months. The fact that it took place in early September goes to show how important each game is in […]
2026 Team Preview: The South Allegheny Gladiators
August 21, 2026 | Cody Brady
The South Allegheny Gladiators Head Coach: Brian Hanson PIAA District 7 Class 2A Allegheny Conference 2025 Season Record: 10-2 Key Starters Lost Drew Cook, Markus Hanson, Bryce Guest, Austin Schane Returning Starters Alijah Cook – QB, 6’1 190, 2028, Mason Hanson OL/DL 6’3 295, 2028, Peyton Aschmeller OL/DL 5’10 260 2027, Derrick Pace 5’8 170 […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Johrdon Hairston-WR/FS-Northgate
August 20, 2026 | Peyton Celesti
Johrdon Hairston Northgate High School Class of 2027 WR/FS Jersey #1 5’11″/153 Twitter/X: @Johrdo23_
2026 Team Preview: The Ellwood City Wolverines
August 19, 2026 | Cody Brady
The Ellwood City Wolverines Head Coach: Sean McConahy PIAA District 7 Class 3A Western Hills Conference 2025 Season Record 7-5 Key Starters Lost Dailonn Curry, Drake Davis, Dom Hogue, Deklan OBrien, Tyler Smiley Returning Starters Nick Condell OT 6′ 265 lbs Jr Richard Cureton RB 5’10” 180 Sr Tyler Amicone 6;1: 170 Sr Dom Dinucci […]
2026 Team Preview: The South Fayette Lions
August 17, 2026 | Cody Brady
The South Fayette Lions Head Coach: Marty Spieler PIAA District 7 Class 4A Big 6 2025 Season Record: 5-5 Key Starters Lost Drew Welhorsky (QB), Anthony Charles (DE), Mason Greene (LT), Colton Astorino (RT), Anthony Speca (WR) Returning Starters Aayden Wright, RB/CB, 5’9 180, So: Breaden Plasko, LB, 6’1, 190, Sr: Caden McShane OL, 6’3 […]
2026 Team Preview: The Moon Tigers
August 16, 2026 | Willie McGonigle
The Moon Tigers Head Coach: Ryan Linn PIAA District 7 Class 5A Conference: WPIAL 5A Section 2 2025 Season Record: 9-4 Key Starters lost Andrew Cross – QB Austin Knox – OL /DL Davion Taylor – TE/RB/DE Braden Stuart – RB, WR, S Jayden Revis – WR / CB Myles Turner – WR / CB […]
2026 Team Preview: The Laurel Spartans
August 15, 2026 | Cody Brady
The Laurel Spartans HEAD Coach: Brian Cooper PIAA District 7 Class 1A Big 7 Conference 2025 Season Record: 12-2 Key Starters Lost Jack Miles Kolton Carlson Luca Santini Casey Wilson Kevin Mahoney JJ McBride Maya Jarrett Returning Starters Alex Medved, OL/DE, 6-0, 210 lbs, Senior Tyler Fuchs, OL/DE, 6-1, 230 lbs, Junior Tony Geiwitz DB/Kicker, […]
2026 Team Preview: The Beaver Falls Tigers
August 14, 2026 | Willie McGonigle
The Beaver Falls Tigers Head Coach: Jim Mooney PIAA District 7 Class 2A Conference: WPIAL 2A Section 3 2025 Season Record: 4-7 Key Starters lost Kenny Jewell, Christian Dawkins, Jacob Jesseman returning starters Defense- Joey Clark – safety,(11), Derrick Beck- SS (12), Zykell Hopple CB(12), Keyshawn Jamison CB(12) Isiah Sellers Lb (11), Luke McDowell […]
2026 Team Preview: The Keystone Oaks Golden Eagles
August 14, 2026 | Willie McGonigle
The Keystone Oaks Golden Eagles Head Coach: Steve McCormick PIAA District 7 Class 2A Conference: WPIAL 2A Section 1 2025 Season Record: 4-6 Key Starters lost Owen Gearthart Carmen Pellarin Sean OBrien Nate Rohe Returning starters Brady McDine, RB/DB 5’10” 175 SR Alex Guerra OL/DL 5’10 285 SR Daysean Brown, 6’5 195 SR WR/DB […]
