District 7
August 2021
Harrisburg Comes Back to Win Western PA Showcase All-Timer @HBGCougar_FBall
August 29, 2021 | Nate Grella
In 2020, fans across the state were limited to watching players play in empty stadiums on single cam live streams. In 2021, the Harrisburg Cougars, sparked by their passionate fanbase behind them who drove 3 and a half hours to even be in attendance, led a furious comeback against the defending undefeated 5A champions. “It […]
New Brighton slips past Western Beaver in overtime @newbrighton_pa @WesternBeaverFB
August 29, 2021 | Shane Lux
Industry: Kevin Williams’ 1-yard touchdown run in overtime propelled New Brighton to a 27-20 overtime victory over Western Beaver Saturday afternoon. “You never know what you’re going get in the first game,” said New Brighton head coach Joe Greco. “Western Beaver has a lot of physical skill.” On a sunny day that saw temperatures […]
Imhotep wins defensive slugfest over Central Catholic @TepFootball @PCC_FOOTBALL
August 28, 2021 | Billy Splain
It wasn’t easy at times for either team. Each team brought a defense that was as stifling as the heat on this hot summer night. But when it mattered, the Panther offense came through. Following a fumble by Central Catholic late in the game with the game tied at 6, Imhotep’s offense finally got the […]
Sto-Rox defense paves way to win over Bishop Sycamore @Chise89
August 28, 2021 | Billy Splain
Defense wins football games. There hasn’t likely been a term about the sport used more than that one. And last night the Viking of Sto-Rox lived up to that moniker. Trailing by 7 late in the second, the Viking defense forced a fumble and drove to the Centaurian goal line, but a fumble as the […]
Blackhawk Sets Tone Early in 31-20 Win Over Beaver Falls
August 28, 2021 | Mark Ross
Coming into the 2021 season the Blackhawk Cougars football team under the direction of Head Coach Zach Hayward have been mentioned as on of the top teams not only in their conference but possibly a threat to be on of the final teams challenging for a WPIAL Championship come November. In their Week 0 game […]
Buccaneers turn tight first half into second half blowout 27-6 @BruceDavidson37 @PaBackyard
August 28, 2021 | Nate Grella
By: Bruce Davidson For the first three quarters it looked as though an early game mistake would be the difference maker between Chartiers-Houston and Fort Cherry on Friday night. At the final whistle it wasn’t anywhere near a factor. The Fort Cherry Rangers got the early jump on the Chartiers-Houston Bucs following an opening drive […]
Moon runs past Seneca Valley for convincing victory @Moon_Football @moon_area @SV_Sports
August 28, 2021 | Andrew Schaffer
It was a night where Moon’s run game dominated the game. The team collectively ran for 327 yards in the 38-21 victory over Seneca Valley. Several players touched the ball for Moon and eventually wore down Seneca Valley. “We have to create and find depth, we have to find 4 or 5 kids to give […]
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 […]
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