District 7
September 2021
Serra overcomes slow start to rout Seton LaSalle @SerraCatholicFB @CoachRegus
September 18, 2021 | Andrew Schaffer
Despite several mistakes Serra was able to cruise to an easy 40-10 victory over Seton LaSalle. The major part that kept Seton LaSalle off the scoreboard was Serra’s defense coming up big on multiple occasions. “We were pretty inconsistent, not the game we really wanted to play, but we’ll take the victory” said Coach Regus. […]
WPIAL Zone Presents: AJ’s Elite Eight Week 3 by @AJWPIAL
September 17, 2021 | Andrew Schaffer
AAAAAA: 1- Central Catholic (2-1)- Norwin 7pm 2- Mt. Lebanon (3-0)- (5) Canon Mac 7:30pm 3- North Allegheny (2-1)- @ Baldwin 7pm 4- Seneca Valley (2-1)- Hempfield 7:30pm 5- Canon Mac (2-1)- @ (2) Mt. Lebanon 7:30pm AAAAA: 1- Moon (3-0)- (7) North Hills 7pm 2- Gateway (2-1)- @ Bethel Park 7pm 3- Penn Trafford […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Week 3 Preview: Mt. Pleasant’s Upset of the Century @NathanGrella @JeremiahMiller0
September 15, 2021 | Nate Grella
Nathan and Jeremiah are back for Hour 2 to discuss and predict the week’s upcoming games. Nathan picks a couple risky unders, while Jeremiah tries to regain his place in the standings by swinging big on Picks against the Spread. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Week 2 Review: Could TJ Win 5A? @NathanGrella @JeremiahMiller0
September 14, 2021 | Nate Grella
Nathan and Jeremiah are back in the first hour of the show to discuss the weekend’s results, including opinions on if Southmoreland can keep up their hot start to the season, and if Carmichaels is a true playoff contender. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!
Big Errors Cost Quips Against Central Valley
September 13, 2021 | Mark Ross
When you hear Central Valley vs Aliquippa, you automatically think family vs family, cousin vs cousin. So when the schedules come out every year this is always the game everyone stops what they are doing and all talk centers around the Friday night match ups between these two power house programs. Central Valley jumped […]
Western Beaver knocks off Riverside @WesternBeaverFB @RiversidePN
September 11, 2021 | Shane Lux
Industry: Xander LeFebvre threw for 155 yards and four touchdowns as Western Beaver knocked off Riverside 31-13 Saturday afternoon. The Golden Beavers, now winners of two in a row, jumped out to an 18-0 first-half lead and never looked back. “I felt we came in with a good gameplan and executed well,” said Western Beaver head […]
Belle Vernon Takes Down Penn Trafford in Historic Win 27-7 @BVAFootball @nathangrella @PABackyard
September 11, 2021 | Nate Grella
One of the top teams in 5A. One of the top teams in 4A. A full crowd at one of the most historic stadiums in the state. Who says no? The 5A Penn Trafford Warriors would travel to the Beach to take on the Belle Vernon Leopards in one of the most anticipated out-of-classification matchups […]
California Makes Statement in Win over 2A Waynesburg 49-7 @NickHaus75 @CalTrojansFB @PABackyard
September 11, 2021 | Nate Grella
By Nick Haushalter Last night’s contest between the Waynesburg Red Raiders and the visiting California Trojans ended decisively in Cal’s favor, as they drove home celebrating a convincing 49-7 victory. While the entire team played admirably, two Trojans stood out especially– QB Hunter Assad and RB Damani Stafford. Assad showed off his prowess on the […]
Thomas Jefferson’s defense dominates for second straight week @TJHSJaguars @wjhsd @sflionssports
September 11, 2021 | Andrew Schaffer
For the second straight week the story was Thomas Jefferson’s defense shutting down a potent offense. Last week it was Gateway and this week it was a 27-0 victory over South Fayette. “It all starts up front, our D-Line played really well” said Coach Cherpak. South Fayette got the ball to start the game and […]
Fort Cherry Upsets the Mighty Mikes on the Road in 1A Showdown @FortBooster @PaBackyard
September 11, 2021 | Nate Grella
By Collin Rhodes Fans at the Fort Cherry Rangers vs. Carmichaels Mighty Mikes were ready for a treat as two well rounded teams went face-to-face in Carmichaels, Pennsylvania. Quarterback Maddox Truschel looked to lead the 1-1 Rangers against quarterback Trenton Carter and the 2-0 Mighty Mikes. The game began with strong defensive showings from both […]
Wash High powers past Clairton 43-19 behind Fuse, Levy @WashHighFB @carter_newcome @PABackyard
September 11, 2021 | Nate Grella
By Carter Newcome Two of the WPIAL’s most historic football programs faced off in a Week 2 matchup at Wash High Stadium. The two schools have combined for a total of 18 WPIAL titles, with Clairton having 11, and Washington having 7. Washington intercepted Clairton on its opening possession of the game. The Prexies offense […]
Brentwood 20 Leechburg 50 on 9/10/2021 @BWoodSpartans @lasd_athletics
September 11, 2021 | William Spicher
For more photos go to Deacon Blues Blog
WPIAL Zone Presents: AJ’s Elite Eight Week 2 by @AJWPIAL
September 10, 2021 | Andrew Schaffer
AAAAAA: 1- Central Catholic (1-1)- @ (6) Pine Richland 7pm 2- Mt. Lebanon (2-0)- @ (4) Peters Township 7pm 3- North Allegheny (1-1)- Mentor (OH) 7:30pm 4- Seneca Valley (1-1)- @ (7) North Hills 7pm 5- Canon Mac (1-1)- @ Bethel Park 7pm AAAAA: 1- Penn Trafford (2-0)- @ (2) Belle Vernon 7pm 2- Gateway […]
Leechburg rolls past Summit Academy @lasd_athletics
September 5, 2021 | Shane Lux
Herman – Leechburg outscored Summit Academy 27-6 in the second half en route to a 43-8 win over the Knights. After turning the ball over on their first three possessions, the Blue Devils scored twice in the second stanza to gain a 16-2 halftime lead. “We kept shooting ourselves in the foot in the first […]
Golden Eagles fly past South Park in Bird Battle 35-0 @BruceDavidson37 @ko_goldeneagles @PaBackyard @KOGoldenEagles
September 4, 2021 | Nate Grella
By: Bruce Davidson If you said Eagles would win this one you had a great shot of being right. Friday night saw the Keystone Oaks Golden Eagles travel to South Park to face the Eagles. Kind of confusing, I know. Keystone Oaks Senior Running Back Kevin Drew opened the scoring with a 5-yard touchdown run […]
Thomas Jefferson holds off Gateway’s late rally attempt @TJHSJaguars @wjhsd @GatewayGatorsFB
September 4, 2021 | Andrew Schaffer
The story of the night was Thomas Jefferson’s defense containing Gateway’s high octane offense. Gateway tried to rally in the fourth quarter but it was not enough in the 21-16 loss to Thomas Jefferson. “We knew we had to be physical” said Coach Cherpak. Gateway started the game with the ball and from the start […]
Devin Whitlock Explodes for 5 TDs in Belle Vernon Blowout over Colts 49-14 @JeremiahMiller0 @DevinWhitlock3 @BVAFootball @PaBackyard
September 4, 2021 | Nate Grella
By Jeremiah Miller Week one of high school football opened up across the keystone state, including a rematch of last year’s WPIAL quarterfinals matchup between the Belle Vernon Leopards and the Chartiers Valley Colts. Tonight, was not much different then last years matchup between both of these schools as Belle Vernon came at of the […]
Thomas Jefferson 21 Gateway 16 on 9/3/2021 @TJHSJaguars @GatewayGatorsFB
September 4, 2021 | William Spicher
For more photos go to Deacon Blues Photo
WPIAL Zone Presents: AJ’s Elite Eight Week 1 by @AJWPIAL
September 3, 2021 | Andrew Schaffer
AAAAAA: 1- Central Catholic (0-1)- (8) Penn Hills 7pm 2- North Allegheny (1-0)- @ Pickerington Central (OH) 7pm 3- Mt. Lebanon (1-0)- (7) Upper St. Clair 7pm 4- Seneca Valley (0-1)- (4) Pine Richland 7:30pm 5- Canon Mac (1-0)- (5) Peters Township 7pm AAAAA: 1- Gateway (1-0)- (1) Thomas Jefferson 7pm 2- Penn Trafford (1-0)- […]
Butler 7 Kiski Area 21 on 8/27/2021
September 1, 2021 | William Spicher
Butler QB Mac Schnur looking for open receivers in first quarter. Kiski Area #4 Brayden Dunmire and #9 Logan Johnson tackle Butler’s #4 Isaiah Kelly first quarter. Kiski Area #73 Brandon Lawhorn-Moore with a tackle. Kiski Area #6 Mathew Hilty breaking tackle first quarter. Kiski Area #26 Chad Hepler run first quarter. Kiski Area […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Week 1 Preview: The Greatest Uniform Matchup Ever @nathangrella @JeremiahMiller0
September 1, 2021 | Nate Grella
Nathan and Jeremiah discuss in Hour 2 the WPIAL’s Week One! How close will Chartiers Valley and Belle Vernon be? Is Keystone Oaks and South Park the perfect revenge fuel? And how good is the uniform matchup between McKeesport and Woodland Hills? LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Week 0 Review: Who the Heck is Bishop Sycamore? @nathangrella @JeremiahMiller0
August 31, 2021 | Nate Grella
Jeremiah and Nathan break down Week 0 and all the fun of the return of fans to High school football Stadiums. The boys discuss who was the biggest surprise of the week. Also who the heck is Bishop Sycamore? LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!
Neshannock rolls past Shenango @Nesh_Sports @coachmo76
August 30, 2021 | Shane Lux
Neshannock Township: Neshannock outscored Shenango 27-0 in the second half en route to a 42-8 win over the Wildcats. “That was a great way to start the season,” said Neshannock head coach Fred Mozzocio. “We had some early jitters, penalties, and we didn’t have the ball much in the first half.” Seniors Kurt Sommerfield and Cameron […]
PHOTO GALLERY: Neshannock 42, Shenango 8 @Nesh_Sports @NeshannockR @coachmo76
August 29, 2021 | Sykotyk
For more, and larger, photos from this game, click HERE (starts on Page 2) For photos from previous weeks and seasons, visit http://www.flickr.com/sykotyk/sets/
Woodland Hills rolls to easy win over Wayne Valley in Western PA vs everyone showcase @WoodyHigh
August 29, 2021 | Andrew Schaffer
In the third game of the Western PA vs everyone football showcase between Woodland Hills and Wayne Valley the story at first was missed opportunities by both teams, but eventually Woodland Hills got going in their 20-0 victory. “It was a little bit of a slow start, a couple passes that were double caught, […]
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