District 7
August 2021
Canon Mac Shuts Out Trinity In Impressive Offensive Performance 48-0 @AngottRyan @nathangrella
August 28, 2021 | Nate Grella
Washington residents would be surprised that the last meeting between the Big Macs and Hillers occurred 10 years ago. Current Washington residents would also be stunned to learn the outcome of that game- a 19-18 Canon Mac victory. Since that time, both schools have suffered up and downs on the football field, however neither has […]
Carmichaels defeats Waynesburg Central 54-33 to take Week 0 @YaugerCaleb @PaBackyard
August 28, 2021 | Nate Grella
By Caleb Yauger The last time the Carmichaels Mighty Mikes and the Waynesburg Central Raiders faced off in a regular season football game was the 1990’s. Waynesburg easily defeated Carmichaels in the previous matchup 32-0. This time in 2021, however, it was Carmichaels who had the last laugh. With the home crowd cheering them on, […]
Peters Township dominates in home opener 37-0 over Fox Chapel @JoeVeneziale56 @PaBackyard
August 28, 2021 | Nate Grella
By Joe Veneziale High school football is back. In a Week 0 5A matchup between the Peters Township Indians and the Fox Chapel Foxes, Peters Township running back Ethan Kirsch ran for 3 touchdowns in the first half as the Indians dominated this game. The Indians started off red hot with an Ethan Kirsch four-yard […]
Leechburg Tramples Jefferson-Morgan in Parker Field Blowout 69-16 @NickHaus75 @PaBackyard
August 28, 2021 | Nate Grella
Leechburg dominated on both sides of the ball while visiting Jefferson Morgan Friday night, finishing with an incredible score of 69-16. Running back Braylan Lovelace led the charge with a combination of speed and physicality, tallying 4 touchdowns on the ground. Leechburg’s defense also appeared in top shape as the opposing offensive line struggled to […]
Laurel races past North East @Picker_Football
August 28, 2021 | Shane Lux
New Castle: Luke McCoy and Kobe DeRosa combined to rush for 274 and four touchdowns as Laurel dominated North East 56-6 Friday night at Spartan Stadium. “I’m very pleased with the way our skilled kids played tonight,” said Laurel head coach Brian Cooper. We had three drives where there was only one play on it. I’m […]
WPIAL Zone Presents: AJ’s Preseason Elite Eight by @AJWPIAL
August 27, 2021 | Andrew Schaffer
AAAAAA: 1- Central Catholic (0-0)- Imhotep 8pm 2- North Allegheny (0-0)- Allderdice 7:30pm 3- Mt. Lebanon (0-0)- @ Bethel Park 7pm 4- Seneca Valley (0-0)- (4) Moon 7:30pm 5- Canon Mac (0-0)- @Trinity 7pm AAAAA: 1- Gateway (0-0)- @ Delaware Valley 6pm 2- Penn Trafford (0-0)- Norwin 7pm 3- Pine Richland (0-0)- Harrisburg 4:30pm (Sat.) […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Thomas Jefferson Jaguars @TJHSJaguars @NickBry46357328 @Jordanmayer33
August 27, 2021 | Nate Grella
Thomas Jefferson Jaguars PFN PAGE PIAA District 7 – Class AAAA League: Big 8 Head Coach Bill Cherpak @TJHSJaguars PFN Rank: #1 Assistant Coaches Tony Battalini, Frank Brettschneider, Zach DeCicco, Jon Drager, Jack Giran, Mike Murray, Pat Oster, TJ Srsic, Trevor Wildman 2020 Season Record 10-1 (6-0) 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 @ South […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Week 0 Preview: The Blockbuster Opening Weekend @nathangrella @JeremiahMiller0
August 26, 2021 | Nate Grella
It’s Game Week! and Nathan and Jeremiah anxiously discuss the BackyardPASports Blockbuster Opening Weekend Presented by PAFootballNews! Included are rousing previews of the Trinity-Canon Mac, Bishop Canevin-Frazier and the highly anticipated Pine Richland-Harrisburg game. The reintroduction of Picks against the Spread also creates interesting and contrasting discussion. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Aliquippa Quips @QuipAthletics @djwalker0 @1aliquippa @jasonmcbridejr1 @draper_gilliam
August 26, 2021 | Billy Splain
Aliquippa Quips PFN Page Head Coach Mike Warfield PIAA District 7 – Class AAAA League: WPIAL 4A Section 1 @QuipAthletics PFN Ranking: #9 Assistant Coaches Vashawn Patrick Key Starters Lost Vernon Redd Vaughn Morris Karl MCBride 2020 Season Record 9-1 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 vs. Allderdice (SCR) 10:00 am 08-26 vs. Penn Hills (SCR) 6:00 pm […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Jack Visco – Fox Chapel @viscojack @FxCAthletics
August 26, 2021 | Billy Splain
Jack Visco Fox chapel Class Of 2023 Middle linebacker and running back Jersey # 22 HT/WT 6’0 200 50 tackles in 7 games Other sports Basketball Twitter @viscojack Why do you play football? I love to hit and it keeps me disciplined Who is your favorite sports star and why? Lebron he is dominant in […]
2021 BackyardPAFootball 3A WPIAL Interstate Team Profiles
August 26, 2021 | Nate Grella
Elizabeth Forward Mt. Pleasant South Allegheny South Park Southmoreland Yough
2021 BackyardPAFootball 4A WPIAL Big 8 Team Profiles
August 26, 2021 | Nate Grella
Belle Vernon Laurel Highlands McKeesport Ringgold Thomas Jefferson Trinity West Mifflin
2021 BackyardPAFootball 2A WPIAL Century Team Profiles
August 26, 2021 | Nate Grella
Beth Center Charleroi Chartiers Houston Frazier McGuffey Washington Waynesburg Central
2021 PFN Player Profile: Noah Vogel – Norwin @Noahvogel6 @NKnightsFBall
August 26, 2021 | Billy Splain
Noah Vogel Norwin Class Of 2023 TE/DE Jersey # 86 HT/WT 6’2 220 Other sports Track/ basketball Twitter @Noahvogel6 Why do you play football? Love the game, the team aspect of everyone having to do their job in order to be successful. Football teaches you adversity, pride, raw passion. Football gives me an outlet to […]
2021 BackyardPAFootball 1A WPIAL Tri-County South Team Profiles
August 26, 2021 | Nate Grella
Avella Bentworth California Carmichaels Jefferson-Morgan Mapletown West Greene
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Central Valley Warriors @CoachLyonsCVfb
August 25, 2021 | Billy Splain
Central Valley Warriors PFN Page Head Coach Mark Lyons PIAA District 7 – Class AAA League: WPIAL 3A Section 1 PFN Ranking: #3 @CoachLyonsCVfb Assistant Coaches Shawn McCreary Larry DeVincentis Wayne Tatalovich Tony Reda Zach Turley Tyrone Dixon Scott Slater Skylar Cron Jon Fiscus John George Jimmy Brown 2020 Season Record 12-0 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Devin Whitlock – Belle Vernon @devinwhitlock3 @BvasdAthletics @BVAFootball
August 25, 2021 | Billy Splain
Devin Whitlock Belle Vernon Class Of 2022 QB/ DB/ WR/ RB Jersey # 1 HT/WT 5’8 166 Two 100 yard INTS most rushing yards as a QB in the WPIAL 2020 Other sports Basketball track 2020 4A player of the year 1,000 points for basketball before end of sophomore year Twitter @devinwhitlock3 Why do you […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Kavan Markwood – South Allegheny @KavanMarkwood @SAFBCoachB @southallegheny
August 25, 2021 | Billy Splain
Kavan Markwood South Allegheny High School Class Of 2022 Running back outside linebacker Jersey # 1 HT/WT 5’11 200 Junior year: Led team with 60tackles had 10tackles for loss 1int Other sports Returning to basketball 1st team all conference linebacker 6x all academic team 2x defensive player of the week Twitter @KavanMarkwood Why do you […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Trenton Carter Carmichaels @Tcarter6404 @CarmichaelsFB
August 25, 2021 | contributor
Carmichaels Class of: 2022 Positions: QB, RB, FS, SS, CB, OLB Height & Weight: 6’1″ 175lb Being a lefty do you think it gives you many advantages as a quarterback? It’s more of a disadvantage. The receivers seem to complain that they are more used to the rotation of a right-handed thrower. In watching […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: WPIAL 4A Big Eight 2021 Season Preview @nathangrella @JeremiahMiller0
August 24, 2021 | Nate Grella
Nathan and Jeremiah talk all things 4A Big 8 and discuss who will win the conference. Is it finally “The Year” for Belle Vernon, or is TJ another force to be reckoned with? Can McKeesport take the next step in the conference? Will Laurel Highlands ride Rodney Gallagher to the Playoffs? Also included are breakdowns […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Rodney Gallagher – Laurel Highlands @RodneyG-3rd @LHMustangFB @MustangMadness0
August 24, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
Rodney Gallagher Laurel Highlands High School Class of 2023 WR/DB/QB Ht: 6’0 Wt: 165 Other sports: Basketball Awards: First-team All-Conference Freshman year. Sophomore year for offense and defense. Twitter: @RodneyG-3rd Why do you play football? I play football because I’ve been interested in it since I started when I was four. What has been your […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Dylan Sleva-Moon Tigers @DylanSleva @Coach_Linn @Moon_Football
August 23, 2021 | Billy Splain
Dylan Sleva Moon Tigers Class Of: 2022 Position(s): Inside LB Jersey#: 44 Ht: 6’1 – Wt: 220 Other Sports: None Awards: 1st Team All Conference Inside LB Twitter: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why do you play football? I love competing with my teammates and working to a common goal we all have in sight, a championship. I love the […]
Serra Catholic DB Pharoh Fisher Committed to the Naval Academy Football Program @fisher_pharoh @SerraCatholicFB @NavyCoachYo @NavyFB
August 23, 2021 | Billy Splain
Over the weekend Serra Catholic DB Pharoh Fisher made a life changing decision. The talented 6-0, 193 pound DB turned down two other service academies, Army and Air Force, and committed to the U.S. Naval Academy football program. We caught up with Pharoh and asked him about his decision: PFN: Why did you choose to […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: WPIAL 3A Interstate 2021 Season Preview @nathangrella @JeremiahMiller0
August 22, 2021 | Nate Grella
Nathan and Jeremiah are back to break down the 3A Interstate, a new conference that BackyardPASports will be covering this season! The boys discuss whether Elizabeth Forward will be able to defend their conference title and take the next step in the state playoffs. Is it South Allegheny’s time for the spotlight? Or will Mt. […]
2021 PFN Player Preview: Jordan Mayer-Thomas Jefferson Jaguars @Jordanmayer33 @TJHSJaguars
August 22, 2021 | Billy Splain
Thomas Jefferson, Pa Jaguars Class of: 2023 Jersey#: 33 Ht: 6’5 – Wt: 235 Awards: All State and All Conference at DE, WPIAL and State Championship Other Sports: Basketball Twitter: @Jordanmayer33 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why do you play football? I play football because I’ve loved the game since I was 5 and it just stuck. Favorite Athlete and […]
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