District 7
November 2021
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Round 2 Recap, Semis Preview: The Greatest Game in WPIAL History? @PaBackyard @NathanGrella @JeremiahMiller0
November 17, 2021 | Nate Grella
Nathan and Jeremiah take a deep dive into Round 2 of the playoffs and discuss some surprise victories, most notably the OLSH win over Clairton, and the Serra-Laurel Defensive showdown. In the preview section, the boys do a complete preview of the historic Thomas Jefferson-Belle Vernon matchup as well as Aliquippa and McKeesport’s big showdown. […]
Penn Hills defeats Gateway in thriller @phqbclub @GatewayGatorsFB
November 13, 2021 | Andrew Schaffer
Earlier in the season it was Gateway that dominated in the first matchup but this time around it was far different. In this game it was looking like a blowout but it turned into an absolute thriller in the fourth quarter. Penn Hills relied on their run game in the 23-20 victory over Gateway. “We […]
Pine Richland comes from behind to take down Peters Township 20-14 GALLERY @PRRamsFootball @PRRamsTDClub@PaBackyard
November 13, 2021 | Nate Grella
By Colin Rhodes The WPIAL football playoffs continued Nov. 13 and included the 5A matchup between the Peters Township Indians and the Pine-Richland Rams. Both teams started off slow in the first quarter as neither could gain enough momentum over the other. This changed dramatically when Peters Township recovered a muffed punt by Pine-Richland to […]
Elizabeth Forward beats Freeport for 8th straight win 14-6, advances to semifinals @warrior_ef @DaVontayBrownf3@BruceDavidson37
November 13, 2021 | Nate Grella
By: Bruce Davidson Any time you get a matchup between the #4 and #5 seeds you expect the game to be close. Friday’s contest between the Elizabeth Forward Warriors and Freeport Yellow Jackets was just that, and the game wouldn’t be decided until the final minutes. Each team’s first two drives ended the same way. […]
Cornell Runs Away from Leechburg @Coachdawson17 @lasd_athletics
November 13, 2021 | Phil Myers
The old adage, speed kills held true as Cornell bested Leechburg 46-18 in a District 7 Class A quarter final contest held at North Allegheny’s Wright Field at Newman Stadium. It wasn’t that Leechburg didn’t give it their all or couldn’t move the ball. They did. They gained 347 total yards for the game. It […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Round 1 Recap, Round 2 Preview: Everyone Lost @PaBackyard @NathanGrella @JeremiahMiller0
November 11, 2021 | Nate Grella
Nathan and Jeremiah react to to both the Tri County South and Century Conferences getting swept out the WPIAL playoffs, including a heartbreaking overtime New Brighton defeat of Wash High. Also included are full previews of EVERY WPIAL MATCHUP, and what they think of some backyard teams moving forward into states. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow […]
Leechburg 28 California 7 on 11/5/2021 @caltrojansfb @lasd_athletics
November 7, 2021 | William Spicher
On a cool early November night a WPIAL 1A playoff football game was played at Veterans Memorial Field – the first ever in the 75 year history of the venue. Temperature dropped to low 30s by end of game however Leechburg’s offense, defense, and special teams kept their fans heated with a performance that lead […]
Dominant second leads OLSH to victory over Greensburg Central Catholic @OLSH_HighSchool
November 6, 2021 | Andrew Schaffer
It was a slow start for both teams in the first half but eventually OLSH’s run game got going in their 28-8 victory over Greensburg Central Catholic. Greensburg Central Catholic got the ball to start the game but they quickly went three and out. OLSH also had a similar start going three and out and […]
New Brighton Upsets Wash High in Overtime Thriller 21-20 @NathanGrella @PaBackyard
November 6, 2021 | Nate Grella
Eddie Lewis had put the Prexies back within reach. In the second half of overtime, on the Prexies second play. Eddie Lewis had brought Wash High within a point. An extra point would have sent the game to Double Overtime. Mike Bosnic went for the jugular. Davoun Fuse took the snap from the three, scrambled […]
Springdale handles West Greene 21-0, Moves on in WPIAL Playoffs @PaBackyard
November 6, 2021 | Nate Grella
The Springdale Dynamos took a trip to Rogersville to face West Greene in first round action of the 1A WPIAL playoffs. Springdale started off the scoring early after a first play interception by Springdale, as #22 Logan Dexter, Springdale running back, scored to put the Dynamos up 7-0 with 9 minutes left in the first […]
Mohawk wins 3rd WPIAL Playoff Game in school history in 34-12 bout against Chartiers-Houston @carter_newcome @PaBackyard
November 6, 2021 | Nate Grella
Two teams who previously haven’t had much success in the WPIAL playoffs met on Friday night. Mohawk came into the game looking for their 3rd WPIAL playoff win in school history, where Chartiers-Houston was searching for their first playoff win in over 15 years. Mohawk got on the board first with touchdown pass from John […]
Fox Chapel Stuns Upper St. Clair in 5A First Round 13-10 @AustinRBechtold @PaBackyard
November 6, 2021 | Nate Grella
By Austin Bechtold The Fox Chapel Foxes ran their way into Upper St. Clair to face the Panthers in the first round of WPIAL 5A action, and it was the Foxes who won the ultimate foot race. Fox Chapel struck first on a Khi’lee Patterson strike to Colin Kwiatkowski to make it 7-0 late in […]
Keystone Oaks Shut Out Gladiators in 3A Tilt 34-0 @NickHaus75 @PaBackyard
November 6, 2021 | Nate Grella
By Nick Haushalter Week 1 of playoffs began with the South Allegheny Gladiators travelling to face the Keystone Oaks Golden Eagles. This matchup was never really close– Keystone Oaks got the shutout with a final score of 34-0. The Eagles were led by a powerful running game highlighted by RB Kevin Drew, while their defense […]
Shenango Downs Carmichaels 31-13 @PaBackyard
November 6, 2021 | Nate Grella
By Colin C. Rhodes For Pennsylvania Football News Playoff high school football in Pennsylvania is a sight to behold. Two teams battling it out on the gridiron to make it to the next round. The threat of frostbite and hypothermia looming on any unsuspecting spectator. Such threats were of no concern to both the Shenango […]
Breaking Down the District 7 Playoffs @NathanGrella @PABackyard
November 4, 2021 | Nate Grella
The Dog and Pony Show certainly lived up to the fanfare last Saturday night, as it alleviated some controversies in the District 7 Bracket, but also created some new ones. For the first time, all but one of the championship games this season will be at Heinz Field on Nov. 26th and 27th. The 6A […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Breaking down the WPIAL Brackets @PaBackyard @NathanGrella @JeremiahMiller0
November 4, 2021 | Nate Grella
Nathan and Jeremiah preview the first round of the WPIAL Playoffs. Does California have what it takes to go on a run? Can McGuffey take down Laurel? How excited is Chartiers Houston to host a playoff game? Also, who in the TCS has the best chance to make it to round 2? LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Week 9/Bracket Review: McGuffey Got … @PaBackyard @NathanGrella @JeremiahMiller0
November 2, 2021 | Nate Grella
Nathan and Jeremiah are back to break down the final week of the regular season including an absolute thriller in the city rivalry and the Belle Vernon beatdown of McKeesport. In Part 2, Nathan and Jeremiah break down the bracket from 1A to 6A and answer some of the toughest questions when looking across the […]
Penn HIlls 42 Kiski Area 22 on 10/29/2021 @phqbclub @kiskifootball
November 1, 2021 | William Spicher
Few short video highlights from game Penn Hills Coach Jon LeDonne comments after game Kiski Area Coach Sam Albert comments after game For more game photos visit Deacon Blues Blog
Projecting the WPIAL Playoffs Before The Pairings Reveal @NathanGrella @PaBackyard
October 30, 2021 | Nate Grella
Well here we are. Tonight, October 30th, the WPIAL will reveal their playoff pairings. We know the results, we know the teams who have qualified, now it’s down to the matchups and seedings. Here is where I think that everyone will end up after the big Dog and Pony Show. 1A- 15 Teams make the […]
Greyhounds ground Eagles for playoff berth 14-6 @BruceDavidson37 @monessensports @PABackyard
October 30, 2021 | Nate Grella
By: Bruce Davidson Despite having a record of 1-8 overall the Avella Eagles still entered Friday night’s matchup with Monessen holding a shot at a playoff spot. One of three teams toward the bottom of the conference along with Jefferson-Morgan and Bentworth, Avella controlled their own destiny on Senior night. With the aforementioned Rockets and […]
Beth Center Clinches Playoff Spot with Win Over Waynesburg 32-22 @PaBackyard @NathanGrella
October 30, 2021 | Nate Grella
Going into the final week of the regular season, both the Beth Center Bulldogs and Waynesburg Central Raiders knew their possible postseason destinies, and the scenarios that had to play out to get there. For the Bulldogs, a win would catapult the struggling program into the playoffs for the first time since the mid-2000s. The […]
Steel Valley wins 2A Allegheny Conference with strong defensive performance
October 30, 2021 | Andrew Schaffer
Coming into the game Steel Valley was only giving up an average of 5.4 points per game and tonight Steel Valley continued their dominant defensive season in their 28-7 victory over Serra. “We prepared for them the best we could” said Coach Braszo. Steel Valley got the ball to start the game. They got into […]
Laurel completes perfect regular season, rolls past Neshannock @Nesh_Sports
October 29, 2021 | Shane Lux
Hickory Township – For the first time since 1977, the Laurel Spartans have an undefeated regular season. “This league’s a grind, and to be able to go undefeated is something special,” said Laurel head Brian Cooper. “I told the kids that we made history, we’re going to enjoy this weekend. Then we need to make […]
WPIAL Zone Presents: AJ’s Elite Eight Week 9 by @AJWPIAL
October 29, 2021 | Andrew Schaffer
AAAAAA: 1- Mt. Lebanon (9-0)- @ Baldwin 7pm 2- Central Catholic (7-2)- @ (5) Canon Mac 7pm 3- North Allegheny (7-2)- @ (4) Seneca Valley 7pm 4- Seneca Valley (6-3)- (3) North Allegheny 7pm 5- Canon Mac (4-5)- (2) Central Catholic 7pm AAAAA: 1- Moon (9-0)- @ West Allegheny 7pm 2- Penn Trafford (7-2)- @ […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Week 9 Preview: Anddd You Got Mossed @PaBackyard @NathanGrella @JeremiahMiller0
October 26, 2021 | Nate Grella
Nathan and Jeremiah preview the ridiculous slate of games coming up in the final week of regular season action. The boys break down the Big Eight Championship game at the Beach between McKeesport and Belle Vernon. Can Avella pull another miracle in the last game of the season? Can the Beth Center Bulldogs hold off […]
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