District 7
August 2025
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Jefferson-Morgan Rockets
August 7, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
Jefferson-Morgan Rockets Head Coach: Shane Ziats District 7 (WPIAL) Class 1A 2024 Record: 10-1 Key Starters Lost: Houston Guesman Jase Bedillion Johnny Gilbert Ryan Baker Ethan Crowe Brandon Veres Returning Starters: Levi Heath Landon Heath John Woodward Deakyn Dehoet Eli Hill Key Newcomers Houston Guesman Jase Bedillion Johnny Gilbert Ryan Baker Ethan Crowe […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Penn-Trafford Warriors
August 6, 2025 | Mia Williams
Penn-Trafford Head Coach: John Ruane Class 5A PIAA District: 7 (WPIAL) 2024 Record 9-3 Key Starters Lost: RB/LB Tasso Whipple OL/DL Kellan Taylor WR/DB Jack Weishaar TE/LB Dom Smith OL/DL Brandon Long QB Jon Lovre FS/QB Derek Carr Returning Starters: T/LB Lucah Butler 6’1 240 Sr WR/FS Nick Ponko 6’2 185 Jr LB Jamison […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The New Castle Red Hurricanes
August 6, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
New Castle Red Hurricanes Head Coach: Fred Mozzocio Class 4A 2024 Record: 5-4 Key Starters Lost: Kyrell Harris Kaevon Gardner Nate McNight Returning Starters: Jayden Shaffer DE/OT 6’3 245lb SR Qualin Davis OLB/TE 6’5 225lb SR Mason Cook OLB/WR 6’2 215lb SR Chase Lemmon C/Slot 5’9 165lb SR Travis Whetzel QB/LB 5’10 210lb […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: Mars Fightin’ Planets
August 6, 2025 | Cody Brady
Mars Fightin’ Planets Head Coach: Eric Kasperowicz Class 4A PIAA District: 7(WPIAL) 2024 Record 6-6 Key Starters Lost Eric Kasperowicz (John Carroll) Luke Goodworth (W & J) Brady Jordan Returning starters Ethan Kresinski, TE/DE, 6’3, 245, SR Gabe Hein, WR, 6’1, 180, SR Sean Franklin, OT, 6’6, 305, SR Adam Budzelik, C/DT, 6’4, 265, […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Greensburg Central Catholic Centurions
August 5, 2025 | Mia Williams
Greensburg Central Catholic Head Coach: John Thompson Class 1A PIAA District: 7 (WPIAL) 2024 Record 8-3 Key Starters Lost: Jackson McMullen Jonah Schnieder Returning Starters: Tommy Ames JR HB/LB Blasé Bugosh SO RB/DB Samir Crosby SR WR/QB/DB Jerry Davis SR WR/DB Henry Detwiler SR OL/DL Aiden Lent JR OL/DL Jackson Lowden SR WR/DB Matthew […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Jeannette Jayhawks
August 5, 2025 | Mia Williams
Jeannette Head Coach: Thomas Paulone Jr Class 1A PIAA District: 7 (WPIAL) 2024 Record 9-4 Key Starters Lost: LONNIE GREENE – OL/DL NICK STUCHELL – OL/DL Returning Starters: KYMON’E BROWN – QB/CB – 2026 JAYCE POWELL – WR/CB – 2026 NICK MENDOZA – RB/ILB – 2026 NOAH SUNDER – WR/OLB – 2026 XAVIER ODORISIO-FARROW […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Western Beaver Golden Beavers
August 5, 2025 | Mia Williams
Western Beaver Head Coach: Ron Busby Class 2A PIAA District: 7 (WPIAL) 2024 Record 9-3 Key Starters Lost: Jackson Liller Chris Kirkland Jadon Bishop Eli Cooper Dennis Harris Collin Reeder CJ Smith Returning Starters: Logan Cain 2026 G, DL Blaine Crislip 2026 T, DL Tyson Davis 2027 C, DL Aidan Hall 2027 WR, DB […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Keystone Oaks Golden Eagles
August 4, 2025 | Mia Williams
Keystone Oaks Head Coach: Steve McCormick Class 2A PIAA District: 7 (WPIAL) 2024 Record 4-6 Key Starters Lost: Billy Bricker Jack Hrivnak Christian Mangan Returning Starters: Sean O’Brien 12 6’2” 195 WR/DB Carmen Pellarin 12 6’6” 220 WR/DE Owen Gearhart 12 5’11” 175 WR/DB Nate Rohe 12 6’0” 205 FB/LB Key Newcomers Brady […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Penn Hills Indians
August 4, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
Penn Hills Indians Head Coach: Charles Morris Jr. Class 5A 2024 Record 7-5 Key Starters Lost: Naytel Mitchell Donovan Burnett Martel Palmer Jaymere Ellis Returning Starters: Carter Bonner (WR/DB) 6’3, 190, 2027 Tristan Davis (OL/DL) 6’0, 230, 2026 Jayden Jones (OL/DL) 6’3 255, 2027 Camryn Price (OL/DL) 6’1 275, 2026 Key Newcomers Coury […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Serra Catholic Eagles
August 3, 2025 | Mia Williams
Serra Catholic Head Coach: Akeeme Robinson Class 1A PIAA District: 7 (WPIAL) 2024 Record 3-7 Key Starters Lost: De’reon Washington Quadir Stribling Returning Starters: Brady Vrcic (5-7, 200, Sr. RB-LB) Bryson Blue (6-0, 350, Sr. OL-DL) Micah Farabaugh-Martin (6-3, 225, Jr. OL-DL) Marcus Holt (5-11, 190, So. RB-LB) Key Newcomers Brayden Graham (6-3, […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Neshannock Lancers
August 3, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
Neshannock Lancers Head Coach: Michael Bongivengo Class 1A 2024 Record 9-2 Key Starters Lost: Dom Cubellis Tony Perrotta Braden Montgomery Conner Flannery Nick Bender Returning Starters: Ashton Allison, TE/LB, 6’3 217, Senior Jino Mozzocio, QB/DB, 5’9, 178, Senior Anthony Eakin, RB/DB, 5’10, 187, Senior Joey Veronisi, OL,6’3, 233,Senior Ethan Beaman, WR/LB, 6’2, 184, Senior […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Canon McMillan Big Macs
August 3, 2025 | Mia Williams
Canon McMillan Head Coach: Brian DeLallo Class 6A PIAA District: 7 (WPIAL) 2024 Record 3-7 Returning Starters: TJ Sabatucci 12 TE / DE 6’3 235 Ty Jansma 11 QB 6’1 190 Troy Stimpson 11 RB / SS 5’11 195 Brayden Collins 11 TE / LB 6’2 210 Ethan Campoli 12 WR / DB 6’1 180 […]
2025 Team Preview: The Norwin Knights
August 2, 2025 | Mia Williams
Norwin Head Coach: Mike Brown Class 6A PIAA District: 7 (WPIAL) 2024 Record 2-8 Key Starters Lost: Jackson Huss- RB/ DB Evan Archer- OL/DL Colin Bruno- OL Jake Sincak- RB/ DB Mike Crnokvic- WR/DB Returning Starters: Tristyn Tavares- QB Zach Pawling- WR/DB Josh Lenart- H/LB Jake Knight- WR/DB Patrick Schmook- OL Lucas Altier- OL […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Laurel Spartans
August 1, 2025 | Mia Williams
Laurel Head Coach: Brian Cooper Class 1A PIAA District: 7 (WPIAL) 2024 Record 5-6 Key Starters Lost: Jackson Sauders – RB/OLBer Tyler Shearer – WR/OLBer Returning Starters: Jack Miles – Slot & ILB, 6’3″ 190 lbs., Senior Kolton Carlson – WR & ILB & Punter, 6’2″ 195 lbs., Senior Luca Santini – QB, 5’11” […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Riverview Raiders
July 31, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
Riverview Raiders Head Coach: Trevor George District 7 (WPIAL) Class 1A 2024 Record 5-5 Key Starters Lost: Luke Huffman Alex Schultheis Johnny Bertucci Returning Starters: Connor Kmetz, QB, 6’2, 185, 2027 Rio Stotts, WR/DB, 5’9, 180, 2026 Max Kratt, WR/DB, 5’9, 175, 2026 Kaden Levy, RB/LB, 6’2, 190, 2027 Miles Sigal, TE/DE, 6’5, 235, […]
2025 Team Preview: The South Allegheny Gladiators
July 30, 2025 | Billy Splain
South Allegheny Head Coach: Brian Hanson PIAA DISTRICT & (WPIAL) Class 2A 2024 Record 9-3 Key Starters Lost: Cameron Epps RB/DB Camden Lewis H/LB Hunter Molanick WR/DB Ryan Cortes QB Returning Starters: Bryce Guest OL/DL – 6’2 277 – 2025 Layton Adams OL/DL – 6′ 210 – 2025 Peyton Aschmeller OL/DL – 5’9 265 […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to know Burrell HB/LB/ATH Liam Kasavage
July 26, 2025 | Billy Splain
Liam Kasavage Halfback, Slot Receiver, Tight End, and Middle Linebacker Burrell Class Of 2026 Jersey #3 HT/WT 5’10” / 200 315 Bench 465 Squat Other sports Track – Shotput and Discuss 2 Time Football Letterman and 2 Time Track Letterman Twitter @liamkasavage Coach says: “Liam is an extremely hard worker who has not missed a […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Belle Vernon Leopards
July 26, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
Belle Vernon Leopards Head Coach: Scott Bryer PIAA DISTRICT 7 (WPIAL) Class 4A 2024 Record 4-5 Key Starters Lost: Kole Doppelheuer (RB/LB) Alonzo Wade (WR, LB) Anthony Crews (RB, CB) Dominic Ghilani (WR, CB) Chase Mertz (QB, FS) Tyler Zelenski Returning Starters: Curtis Wade, QB/CB, 6’1″, 175, Sr. Jackson Alexander, OL/LB, 6’4″, 215, Sr. […]
Gateway’s Kaiyen Mbandi Commits to Bucknell
July 25, 2025 | Mia Williams
On Friday afternoon Kaiyen Mbandi announced his commit to Bucknell to continue his football career. Mbandi, 6’3 280 lbs. left tackle/ defensive line, is an All-Conference player who is a known as a versatile lineman who can make tackles from anywhere. Mbandi, who will graduate from Gateway in 2026, started for the Gators last year […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Montour Spartans
July 25, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
Montour Spartans Head Coach: Lou Cerro PIAA District 7 (WPIAL) Class 4A 2024 Record 9-2 Key Starters Lost: Daniel Batch (WR, SS) Trey Hopper (QB) AJ Alston (WR) Mark Dobrowsky Dante Baron (OL, DL) Returning Starters: Caden Halajcio 5-11 190, RB,LB. SR Jacob Halbedl 6-2 ½ 265 OL-DL JR. Dylan Rogers 6-2 1/2 220 […]
Cornell Lands South Fayette’s Colton Astorino
July 24, 2025 | Brett Gombita
Colton Astorino, an offensive tackle and defensive end at South Fayette High School in McDonald, is heading to the Ivy League. The 6-foot-7, 275 pound senior announced his commitment to Cornell University via his X (Twitter) account on Thursday evening. As a junior, Astorino started at right tackle on a South Fayette team that started […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to know Chartiers-Houston quarterback Aaron Walsh
July 23, 2025 | Jason Napoli
Aaron Walsh Quarterback Chartiers-Houston HT/WT 5’10/170 Class of 2026 Jersey #6 Other sports: Basketball and Baseball Twitter @aaron_walsh6 Coach Says “As the Quarterback of our team, it is important he takes a step up as a leader for us and helps the growth of the team. He has been a vital player since I took over […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Burrell lineman Joah Martin
July 22, 2025 | Billy Splain
Joah Martin Defensive tackle / guard & tackle Burrell high school Class Of 2026 Jersey #52 HT/WT 5’11/ 290 18 tackles, 2 ff, 1 pat block, and 2 sacks in first year of starting varsity Other sports Wrestling Honorable mention defensive tackle, 2nd team all conference guard Twitter @joahmartin52 Coach says: “Joah is an important […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Cornell QB Mark Stuckey
July 20, 2025 | Billy Splain
Mark Stuckey QB Cornell Class Of 2026 Jersey #15 HT/WT 5’11 165 1200 passing yards 22tds HM all conference Twitter @Stuckeymj Coach says: “Mark has grown so much as a qb and a leader. He can make every throw needed and improved his accuracy. He has the ability to extend plays or take off and […]
2025 Player Profile: Getting to know Canon-McMillan’s OLB/SS/LS Marco Faieta
July 19, 2025 | Mia Williams
Marco Faieta Canon-McMillan High School Class of 2026 Positions: Outside Linebacker, Strong Safety & Long Snapper Jersey #26 HT/WT 5’9 180 Other Sport: Lacrosse 2x All-Conference recipient for football & 3x All-Conference recipient for lacrosse Twitter: @MarcoFaieta Coach says: “Marco is maybe the leading tackler in the state going into his senior year with well […]
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