District 7
November 2020
Jeannette Rolls Reynolds, advances to Hershey @Jhawkathletics
November 20, 2020 | Shane Lux
Leading 14-7 at halftime, Jeannette turned a one-score game into a 48-12 route of Reynolds Friday night. “It feels great to be back in Hershey,” said Jeannette head coach Roy Hall. “With Covid-19 and all, this has been the biggest distraction in my coaching career.” The Jayhawks, 27-0, run through the third quarter all but […]
Pine Richland Dominates Peters to Win 5A WPIAL Title 35-0
November 15, 2020 | Nate Grella
Death, Taxes, and the Pine Richland Rams dominating their competition in 2020. After moving down from 6A at the beginning of the year, the Rams have been on a tear, and no team has even given them a competitive game, that didn’t change Saturday night in the 5A WPIAL championship against Peters Township. The Indians, […]
Jags, Quips, Classic: Thomas Jefferson outlasts Aliquippa in Overtime in an epic showdown to win WPIAL 4A Championship.
November 15, 2020 | Nate Grella
By Carter Newcome Thomas Jefferson and Aliquippa met each other for just the second time ever on Saturday at North Allegheny. The only other matchup between the two WPIAL powerhouses was 40 years to the date for the same prize, a WPIAL championship. Thomas Jefferson won in 1980. A lot had changed since that first […]
Beaver Falls Wins 2A WPIAL Title Behind Suffocating Rushing Attack 43-30
November 14, 2020 | Nate Grella
All year the Beaver Falls Tigers have looked untouchable. That all changed Saturday night in the 2A WPIAL Final at Martorelli Stadium in North Hills. For about two minutes. With 2 minutes left and down 43-15, the Sto-Rox vikings scored with a QB keeper by Josh Jenkins to put the score at 43-23, then following […]
Underdog Jayhawks soar past Bears for 1A Crown-@Jhawksathletics @Clairtonschool
November 14, 2020 | Peyton Trollinger
When the two teams for the WPIAL 1A championship matchup was announced, not a lot of people thought that the Jeannette Jayhawks would not only claim victory over the Clairton Bears, but would make the victory look so easy. The final score from Martorelli Stadium was 45-14 to the Jayhawks and they would knock off […]
Central Valley cruises to second straight WPIAL Title
November 14, 2020 | Andrew Schaffer
Coming into this game Central Valley had mercy ruled all nine of their opponents. Tonight was no different in a 35-0 championship win over Elizabeth Forward. “We have never talked about that, it just happens, we don’t come into our Monday meeting prepping for the next team and say hey we gotta mercy rule this […]
Notes on Peters Township’s One for the Ages Win Over Gateway @PetersTwpFB @GatewayGatorsFB
November 8, 2020 | Phil Myers
It was definitely a game for the ages. It was also a game of two distinctive and polar opposite halves. For Peters Township, the last second victory was a bit of revenge in that they lost to Gateway by one point in the 2019 WPIAL 5A championship tilt. The thing that makes this game so […]
The Bears stomp out the Wildcats to punch their ticket for the championship game- @CCSDathletics
November 7, 2020 | Peyton Trollinger
The deeper into the postseason one goes, the more heartbreaking the losses can be. This would be the case for the Shenango Wildcats as they are blown out in the WPIAL 1A semi-finals against the powerhouse known as the Clairton Bears by a score of 55-16. The Wildcats would start with possession of the football […]
Josh Hough carries Beaver Falls to win over Apollo Ridge @JoshHough5 @ApolloRidgeFB
November 7, 2020 | Billy Splain
Syracuse recruited senior Josh Hough as a running back, and last night showed why they wanted him so much. Hough had a career night carrying the rock, rushing 21 time for 368 yards and three scores to lead the Tigers to a 50-27 win over Apollo-Ridge. “I’m very proud of the way the offensive line […]
Peters Township gets revenge against Gateway @PetersTwpFB @GatewayGatorsFB
November 7, 2020 | Andrew Schaffer
Last year it was Gateway that won by a point. This year it was Peters Township that won by a point and getting revenge in their 20-19 victory over Gateway. “It’s just one of those games between 2 good football teams” said Coach Plack. It was the tale of 2 halves with Gateway up 19-0 […]
Thomas Jefferson Defeats Plum 20-17; reaches 6th consecutive WPIAL Championship Game @carter_newcome
November 7, 2020 | Nate Grella
By Carter Newcome It is no secret that Thomas Jefferson is a powerhouse when it comes to football. The Jaguars made no exception to that on Friday night against Plum. However, it was not an easy victory by any means. Plum led 17-7 early on in the second quarter, but the Jaguars would score 13 […]
Aliquippa Defense Dominates Leopards Run in 33-25 Thriller
November 7, 2020 | Nate Grella
The stars were out on a clear cool night in Aliquippa, set for a big time WPIAL semifinal matchup between Aliquippa and Belle Vernon. The quips, playing up into 4A due to the PIAA success formula, dominated the competition regardless. Led by a bevy of offensive weapons, the Quips’ explosive offense hadn’t been held to […]
Elizabeth Forward blanks North Catholic, advances to WPIAL finals @EFWarriors @Coach_Collodi @NCtrojansFB
November 6, 2020 | Shane Lux
D is for dominant. Elizabeth Forward limited North Catholic to 112 yards of total offense and blanked the Trojans 17-0 Friday night to punch their ticket to the WPIAL 3A title game. “We had a great gameplan, and the kids came out here and executed it,” said Elizabeth Forward head coach Mike Collodi. “They played […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: WPIAL Playoff Semifinals Preview
November 6, 2020 | Nate Grella
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN, Or Click Play in the Module below! Nathan and Jeremiah BREAK DOWN Friday night’s matchups and offer their predictions for who will meet in North Hills and North Allegheny in the WPIAL Titles! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: WPIAL Quarterfinals Review
November 2, 2020 | Nate Grella
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN! Or press play in the module below! Nathan and Jeremiah break down the week’s playoffs games and dive into which teams they think have the best chances to make the WPIAL final! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!
BackyardPAFootball Recap Video: Chartiers Valley vs Belle Vernon 10/30
November 2, 2020 | Nate Grella
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Plum Defeats McKeesport In Defensive Quarterfinal Battle 12-9 @NickHaus75
November 2, 2020 | Nate Grella
By: Nick Haushalter The first round of playoffs kicked off last night as Plum held on for a thrilling down-to-the-wire 12-9 win against visiting McKeesport. Both teams had plenty of momentum heading into the game: just last week the Tigers pulled off a major upset against perennial powerhouse Thomas Jefferson, while the Mustangs enjoyed an […]
Shenango holds off late California comeback to advance to the WPIAL 1A Semifinal 28-21 @carter_newcome
November 2, 2020 | Nate Grella
By: Carter Newcome The Shenango Wildcats were able to overcome a late California rally to win 28-21 in the first round of the WPIAL 1A playoffs. After trailing 21-7 with just 5 minutes to play, the California Trojans were able to find lightning in a bottle. Jaeden Zuzak broke back to back 40 yard plus […]
Apollo-Ridge Vikings Turn Fumbles Into Touchdowns in Rout of Washington (@apolloridge @apolloridgeFB @WashHighFB)
November 1, 2020 | Sykotyk
PIAA District 7 Class 2A Quarterfinal Apollo-Ridge Vikings v. Washington Prexies Owens Field, Apollo, PA W — 0 – 0 – 6 – 0 — 6 A — 21 – 7 – 7 – 7 — 42 PA District 7 Class 2A Quarterfinal – Apollo-Ridge v. Washington at Owens Field in Apollo, PA. #42 @PaFootballNews […]
Sto-Rox advances with a thrilling 21-20 win over Laurel @Chise89 TheGangGreen0 @LukeMccoy236 @willmcbride412
October 31, 2020 | Billy Splain
Sto-Rox trailed 14-6 at the halfway point but rallied to a 21-20 win over the Mustangs. Austin Jones scored with just over 4 minutes left to play and the extra point secured the win. Sto-Rox will face Serra Catholic next week. Gallery Will McBride
Elizabeth Forward leans on run game to beat Freeport
October 31, 2020 | Andrew Schaffer
Tonight is was Elizabeth Forward’s run game that set the tone in their 34-20 win over Freeport. “That’s something we wanted to come in and do, we wanted to use a bunch of our athletes at running back and wear them down” said Coach Collodi. The win was also Elizabeth Forward’s first home playoff win […]
Serra Catholic Eagles Air Raid offense escapes Ground and Pound McGuffey 21-14 @SerraCatholicFB @McGuffeyHS @NathanCumer @RFalosk @NathanWitkowsky @JesseLongstret2 @EvanWri76132876 @JenniferWhipke1 @MckinleyWhipkey
October 31, 2020 | contributor
This game had a little bit of everything Long pass, long runs. hard hits questionable calls, questionable play-calling, sloppy play, and borderline dirty play by one team. When all was said and done 7-points would separate these two outstanding teams and 21-yards. Watching the two teams warm up I thought to myself that Max Rocco […]
Jeannette’s explosive offense blows past Avella-@Jhawkathletics @EaglesFootbal18 @peyton_w_t
October 31, 2020 | Peyton Trollinger
High school football is one of those past times that everyone loves and enjoys, especially when it comes to the postseason. The sixth-seeded Avella Eagles flew to McKee Stadium on Friday to face off against the third-seeded Jeannette Jayhawks. The Jayhawks would prove their place in the 1A bracket as they convincedly dominate the Eagles […]
Leopards Drop 49 On Chartiers Valley in WPIAL Quarterfinals 49-21
October 31, 2020 | Nate Grella
Friday marked the beginning of the WPIAL Football playoff season but on a cold windy night at The Beach at James Weir Stadium it marked the beginning of the Devin Whitlock and Quinton Martin show in the WPIAL. The first name is well known. Devin Whitlock exploded onto the scene in his freshman year at […]
The Freedom Bulldogs beat the Beaver Bobcats 30-21 in Beltz’ last game as coach @FHSPress
October 31, 2020 | Luke Snavely
By: Luke Snavely and Dylan Scheel On Oct. 30, the Freedom Bulldogs faced off against the Beaver Bobcats in a special exhibition game to honor Beaver head coach Jeffery Beltz. Beltz was the head coach of the Bobcats for 21 years. The coach wanted to face his alma mater, Freedom, for his last game. Neither […]
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