District 7
May 2021
2021 Player Preview – Austin Walker, Carmichaels @Awalker8154 @CarmichaelsFB
May 27, 2021 | contributor
Austin Walker Carmichaels High School Jersey #:54 Positions: DT, G Height & Weight: 5’11” 240lbs Class of: 2022 Twitter: @Awalker8154 Which side of the ball do you prefer to play? Defense. Offensive line or defensive line which is tougher for you? Offensive Line. What are you doing during the offseason to improve your game? Weight […]
2021 PFN Player Preview: Amari Mack – Greensburg Central Catholic @AtgAmari @GCCHSFootball
May 27, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
Amari Mack Greensburg Central Catholic High School Class of 2023 RB/SB/S Ht: 5’11 Wt: 180 Other sports: Track and basketball Twitter: @AtgAmari Why do you play football? I play football because the love I have for the sport is far too great. Ever since I was a little kid, I have always wanted to be […]
2021 PFN Player Preview: Chase Barney – Penn Hills @juscboog @phqbclub
May 25, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
Chase Barney Penn Hills High School Class of 2022 WR/S Ht: 6’2 Wt: 180 Other sports: Track Twitter: @juscboog Why do you play football? My dad was a good player and I started playing when I was nine. What has been your best memory from football so far? In my last year of little league, […]
2021 PFN Player Preview: Devin Barren – Pittsburgh Central Catholic @BarrenDevin @PCC_FOOTBALL
May 24, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
Devin Barren Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School Class of 2022 SS/FS/CB/OLB Ht: 6’0 Wt: 180 Other sports: Track and basketball Awards: Second-team All-State defense. Twitter: @BarrenDevin OFFER SHEET: Youngstown St, Livingstone Why do you play football? I play football because one day I want to wake up and do something I do. Instead of waking […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast LIVE 7 PM 5/13: Talking California- Interview with Ethan Fike, Damani Stafford, Hunter Assad
May 12, 2021 | Nate Grella
TUNE IN AT 7PM for the LIVE PREMIERE Nathan and Jeremiah sit down with California QB/RB Damani Stafford, QB Hunter Assad, and TE/LB Ethan Fike to discuss the upcoming season, recap their 2020 Tri-County South Final run, as well as argue what the best type of meat is!
BackyardPAFootball Podcast LIVE 7 PM 5/10: Talking Eric Kasperowicz, Brad Birch Situations, Schedule Breakdown
May 10, 2021 | Nate Grella
Nathan and Jeremiah are back in action at 7PM with the LIVE PREMIERE of the offseason podcast! Listen to Nathan and Jeremiah discuss the Eric Kasperowicz firing as well as the decision to not let Brad Birch play in 2021! The Premiere will begin at 7PM TONIGHT so make sure to TUNE IN!
Mike White of Post Gazette finds some parents/coaches feel Kasperowicz was victim of witch hunt
April 15, 2021 | Billy Splain
SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION MIKE WHITE Pittsburgh Post-Gazette mwhite@post-gazette.com A group of Pine-Richland High School football coaches say they felt district administrators wanted to see head coach Eric Kasperowicz removed from his job — and that the school athletic director said as much during a September meeting with the staff. Kasperowicz, who won multiple state and WPIAL […]
UPDATE: statement from Kasperowicz. Denies any wrong doing. Eric Kasperowicz, entire Pine-Richland coaching staff released.
April 14, 2021 | Billy Splain
In a story first reported by Mike White of the Post Gazette, Pine-Richland head coach Eric Kasperowicz and his entire staff were informed via email that they won’t be asked back to coach the Rams. Kasperowicz led the team to another State Title and was named the PFN Coaches Select 5A coach of the […]
Conversation with Coach: Greg Botta, Franklin Regional Presented by @Go_Rout @FRPantherSports @FRPantherFB
April 6, 2021 | Phil Myers
Greg Botta got into coaching because of his love for the game. He is quoted as saying, “when coaching is done right, it is a great sacrifice of time and personal life.” Coach Botta has sacrificed a lot over the years and his decision to retire was agonizing. But when good friend Larry Sellitto passed […]
Coaches Corner by @Go_Rout presents: Coach Talk with LaRoi Johnson @Chise89
March 18, 2021 | Alex Fydryszewski
La Roi Johnson Sto Rox HS -Played Basketball and Football at Peabody HS(Pittsburgh) -Played TE in college-2 years at California University of Pennsylvania and 2 years at Malone University -Played 9 years of Professional Football-Arena\Indoor -Graduated Class of 2017 Sports Management Malone University What is the most rewarding part of being a high school football […]
The PA Football Story Podcast: Eric Kasperowicz @PRRamsFootball
March 15, 2021 | chad brubaker
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Another @Go_Rout Coaching job: Knoch seeks Asst coach @KnochFootball @CoachMowry
February 25, 2021 | Billy Splain
Knoch Football has an opening on our varsity staff for a WR/DBs coach. Send inquiries to me at mowryb@southbutler.net
Defense Stands Out In Jaguars Back To Back PIAA Title Clincher 21-14
November 28, 2020 | Nate Grella
By Nathan Grella Bill Cherpak’s Resume gets longer and longer with a Thomas Jefferson PIAA title, and his second back to back title streak Last week’s 62-0 blowout win over Oil City showcased a vaunted Thomas Jefferson offense, Saturday night’s PIAA title victory showcased the defense. The Jaguars did not allow a score on defense […]
Pine-Richland Wins Their Second State Championship in Dominating Fashion @PRRamsFootball @PrepRamblers
November 28, 2020 | Phil Myers
The Rams of Pine-Richland won their second state title by rather easily defeating Erie Cathedral Prep 48-7 in the third game of Friday’s PIAA triple header in Hershey. Pine-Richland had their way with Cathedral Prep after a slow start in the 5A tilt. Caden Schweiger, the senior running back for the Rams, scored three touchdowns […]
Steelton rides rollercoaster to victory over Jeannette! @jhawkathletics @RollersFootball
November 27, 2020 | Greg Ricupero
The Steelton-HIghspire Steamrollers completed their undefeated season and won their third state championship with a thrilling 32-20 victory over the always talented Jeannette Jayhawks.
PIAA Class 4A State Championship Preview: Thomas Jefferson vs Jersey Shore @shoresports2 @TJHSJaguars
November 27, 2020 | Billy Splain
The Skinny (strengths, weaknesses, the stars): For Thomas Jefferson: The Jaguars come into the game with a balanced attack on offense they average 189 yards rushing and 181 yards passing per game. Senior Quarterback Jake Pugh has thrown for 1,706 yards and 24 tds, averaging 17 yards per throw. The rushing attack is led […]
Central Valley Captures State Title @DudleyAmeer @warriors_cv
November 27, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
The Central Valley Warriors returned to Hersey for the second year in a row and this time and after a heartbreaking 21-14 loss last year, they have beaten the Wyomissing Spartans to capture the PIAA 3A State Title by a score of 35-21. The biggest difference in tonight’s game was the Warrior rushing attack which […]
PIAA Class 5A State Championship Preview: Pine-Richland vs Cathedral Prep @PRRamsFootball @PrepRamblers
November 26, 2020 | Billy Splain
The Skinny (strengths, weaknesses, the stars): For Pine-Richland: Pine-Richland is coached by Eric Kasperowicz (84-18) and for the school it’s their 4th championship game having won in 2017. Cole Spencer makes the offense go for the Rams, a team that averages 48 points a contest. He has tossed the agate for 2,448 yards and […]
PIAA Class 3A State Championship Preview: Central Valley vs Wyomissing @warriors_cv @WyoFootball
November 26, 2020 | Billy Splain
The Skinny (strengths, weaknesses, the stars): For Central Valley: The Warriors are back in Hershey for the second year in a row and are looking to come out as champions after a heartbreaking 21-14 loss last year to Wyoming Area. The Warriors are walking into Hershey Friday led by Senior, Harvard commit Ameer Dudley. […]
PIAA Class 1A State Championship Preview: Steelton-Hishspire vs Jeannette @Jhawkathletics @RollersFootball
November 26, 2020 | Billy Splain
The Skinny (strengths, weaknesses, the stars): For Steelton-Highspire: Steamroller coach Andrew Erby (49-30) has a team loaded with talent especially at skill positions. Mekhi Flowers is a 4-star recruit and has made a difference offensively and defensively in a few games this year. He has 940 yards receiving and 14 TDs. Throwing the ball […]
Thoughts, Observations, and Quotes from An Incredible Game @PRRamsFootball @GMSDAthletics
November 23, 2020 | Phil Myers
The game between Governor Mifflin and Pine-Richland Saturday afternoon in Hollidaysburg was a classic. No, it didn’t quite go down to the last play, but it did go down to the last minute and a half before the Rams stuffed a Mustang running back on 4th and three at the GM 37. From there the […]
Rams erase 21 and 22 point deficits in thrilling win over Governor Mifflin @PRRamsFootball @Cole_Spencer4 @GMSDAthletics @Nichola14110718
November 21, 2020 | Billy Splain
Today’s PIAA Class 5A semifinal game at Hollidaysburg was billed as the game of the weekend by many. Pine-Richland came into the the game with an air attack that couldn’t be stopped. Governor Mifflin came into this game running attack that couldn’t be stopped. Eventually something had to give, someone had to win,. The only […]
Wilmington leans on run game to advance to State Championship @Hounds4L @smcconahy44 @JoshHough5
November 21, 2020 | Andrew Schaffer
Tonight Wilmington relied on their run game and offensive line in a 20-18 victory over Beaver Falls. “It’s the heartbeat of this team, those big boys up front for those guys to be able to set the tone and win the battle in the trenches, it’s huge and I couldn’t be more proud of […]
Thomas Jefferson Rolls All Over Oil City 62-0 @Miller_Jay66
November 21, 2020 | Jeremiah Miller
By Jeremiah Miller The defending state champs are headed back to “chocolate town” as the Thomas Jefferson Jaguars defeated the Oil City Oilers 62-0 in tonight’s PIAA 4A state semi-final. The game was never really close. Preston Zandier started it up for Thomas Jefferson with a 20-yard catch and run less than two minutes into […]
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