District 7
August 2021
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Penn Trafford Warriors @ptwarriorfb @PTWarriors @cyacamelli
August 17, 2021 | Billy Splain
Penn Trafford Warriors PFN Page Head Coach John Ruane PIAA District 7 – Class AAAAA League: WPIAL 5A Section 2 @ptwarriorfb Assistant Coaches OC-Dave Ruby, DC-Bob Westerlund 2020 Season Record 6-2 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 vs. Kiski Area (SCR) 10:00 am 08-27 vs. Norwin (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-03 vs. Hempfield Area (0-0) 7:30 pm 09-10 @ Belle Vernon (0-0) 7:00 pm […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Sal Laure-Rochester Rams @SalLaure @RochesterAthle1 @RochesterFB
August 17, 2021 | Billy Splain
Sal Laure Rochester Rams Class Of: 2022 Position(s): LB/RB Jersey#: 24 Ht: 5’7 – Wt: 165 Stats You’d like to Share: Led team in tackles Other Sports: Baseball & Basketball Awards: Big 7 DPOY Twitter @SalLaure _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Who is your favorite sports star and why? Currently my favorite sports star is Alvin Kamara and Christian McCaffrey, […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Montour Spartans @MontourFootball @MHSStudentSect @brandiflint2
August 16, 2021 | Billy Splain
Montour Spartans PFN Page Head Coach Lou Cerro PIAA District 7 – Class AAAA League: WPIAL 4A Section 1 @MontourFootball 2020 Season Record 4-3 Assistant Coaches Jim Donahue, Matt Taylor, Sherrod Naylor, Rick Pattinato, Jarrod Rider, Alex Dimichele 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 vs. Central Valley (SCR) 10:00 am 08-27 vs. South Fayette (0-0) 7:00 pm […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Bradey Schrock – Apollo-Ridge @ApolloRidgeFB @ApolloRidge @SchrockBradey
August 16, 2021 | Billy Splain
Bradey Schrock Apollo-Ridge Class Of 2022 OL-DL Jersey # 57 HT/WT 6ft 280 Other sports: Baseball and basketball First team all conference OL and 1B for baseball Twitter @SchrockBradey Why do you play football? I play football because it was something my family has done forever and I never thought I would love it as […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Hempfield Area Spartans @DanielSierk @HempfieldAreaFB @CoachMBrownHAFB @CoachReitz
August 15, 2021 | Billy Splain
Hempfield Area Spartans PFN Page Head Coach Mike Brown PIAA District 7 – Class AAAAAA League: WPIAL 6A @HempfieldAreaFB Assistant Coaches Ryan Reitz Khaliq Coleman Joe Lauricia Trevor Petrillo Zach Altieri Ryan Graft 2020 Season Record 1-4 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 @ Fox Chapel (SCR) 10:00 am 08-27 vs. Greensburg-Salem (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-03 @ Penn-Trafford (0-0) 7:30 […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Apollo-Ridge Vikings @ApolloRidgeFB @NickCurci31 @GKling5932
August 14, 2021 | Billy Splain
Apollo-Ridge Vikings PFN Page Head Coach John Skiba @ApolloRidgeFB Assistant Coaches Jeff Zelonka, Mark Duriancik, Adam Ross, Lonny Wells, Matt Gourley, Justin Amendola 2020 Season Record 6-1 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 @ Valley (SCR) 10:00 am 08-27 vs. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-03 @ Avonworth (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-10 vs. Greensburg Central Catholic (0-0) 7:00 […]
2021 PFN Player Preview: Donovan Walker-Aliquippa Quips @djwalker0 @1aliquippa
August 14, 2021 | Billy Splain
Donovan Walker Aliquippa Quips Class Of: 2023 Position(s): WR/S Jersey#: 21 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 160 Stats You’d like to Share: 4 interceptions, and 42 tackles last season Other Sports: Basketball and Track Awards: Honorable Mention in Parkway Conference Twitter @djwalker0 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why do you play football? I been playing since I was 4, I love […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Western Beaver Golden Beavers @WesternBeaverFB @ZachSchwarz6
August 13, 2021 | Billy Splain
Western Beaver Golden Beavers PFN Page Head Coach Ron Busby @WesternBeaverFB Assistant Coaches Ryan Nohe, Rick Nohe, Frank Jupin, Jordan Sloan, Chad Penn, Scott Florence 2020 Season Record 6-2 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-28 vs. New Brighton (0-0) 12:00 pm 09-03 @ Freedom Area (0-0) 7:30 pm 09-11 vs. Riverside (0-0) 12:30 pm 09-18 vs. Beaver (0-0) 12:30 pm 09-24 @ Summit […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Ethan Janovich – McGuffey @McguffeyFB @EthanJanovich
August 13, 2021 | Billy Splain
Ethan Janovich McGuffey Class Of 2022 Wide receiver, corner Jersey # 10 HT/WT 5’11/170 Other sports Basketball Basketball: First team all conference 2020-21, HM all conference 2019-20. Football: HM all conference 2020 Twitter @EthanJanovich Why do you play football? I’ve always loved competing and there is no better atmosphere to do so than on the […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Ellwood City Wolverines @ECWolverinesFB
August 12, 2021 | Billy Splain
Ellwood City Wolverines PFN Page Head Coach Joe Lamenza @ECWolverinesFB Assistant Coaches Craig Alberts, Al Andrews, Caden Highfield, Dave James, Joe Trocci, Brad Welsh 2020 Season Record 0-7 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-26 @ Seton-LaSalle (SCR) 7:00 pm 09-03 @ Union Area (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-10 vs. Shenango (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-17 vs. New Brighton (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-24 @ Beaver […]
2021 PFN Player Preview: Damani Stafford-California Trojans @StaffordDamani @caltrojansfb
August 11, 2021 | Billy Splain
Damani Stafford California Trojans Class Of: 2022 Position(s): ATH/LB Jersey#: 1 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 216 Other Sports: Basketball Awards? 2021 All Conference & All Area Athlete and Impactful Player Twitter @StaffordDamani _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why do you play football? I play football because I saw what this sport can do for other people. This sport takes young […]
Seton LaSalle Lineman Liam Halligan to wear Brown in college. The rising senior committed to Brown University @SLS_Football @LiamHalligan7
August 10, 2021 | Billy Splain
Greensburg Central Catholic lineman Liam Halligan’s recruitment really had just begun. Earlier this summer he received his first D1 offer from Marshall, then something happened. Brown University captured his attention. Enough so that he’s quickly shut down his recruitment and committed to the Brown Bear Program. The 6-5, 295 pound interior lineman made his decision […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Keystone Oaks Golden Eagles @ko_goldeneagles @T_perry28 @luke_white61 @KOGoldenEagles @KoKrazies
August 10, 2021 | Billy Splain
Keystone Oaks Golden Eagles PFN Page Head Coach Greg perry PIAA District 7 – Class AAA League: WPIAL 3A Section 1 @ko_goldeneagles Assistant Coaches Steve McCormick Jim Feeney Don Burns Joey Kazalas Dale Klobuchir Paul Jankowiak 2020 Season Record 5-3 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 vs. Brashear (SCR) 10:00 am 08-27 vs. Brentwood (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-03 […]
2021 PFN Player Preview: Tyler Perry-Keystone Oaks Golden Eagles @T_perry28 @ko_goldeneagles
August 10, 2021 | Billy Splain
Tyler Perry Keystone Oaks Golden Eagles Class Of: 2022 Position(s): LB, RB Jersey#: 5 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 220 Other Sports: Baseball Awards: 2nd Team All Conference at RB PA All Gold Academic Team Twitter @T_perry28 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why do you play football? I play football because I think it’s fun and it’s in my family. Who […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Luke Levendosky-Norwin Knights @LukeLev11 @NKnightsFBall @DBrozeski @norwinathletics
August 9, 2021 | Billy Splain
Luke Levendosky Norwin Knights Class Of: 2022 Position(s): QB/FS/ATH Jersey#: 11 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 170 Stats You’d like to Share: 29 tackles in 6 games as FS Other Sports: Basketball Awards: Letter Winner Twitter @LukeLev11 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why do you play football? I’ve loved them game ever since I was a kid. The brotherhood and bonds […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Moon Tigers @Moon_Football @TFraley66 @moon_area @Benbladel30 @Coach_Linn
August 8, 2021 | Billy Splain
Moon Tigers PFN Page Head Coach Ryan Linn @Moon_Football Assistant Coaches Neil Tkatch Shane Newhouse Shawn Besong Dean Shazer Tyler Krokonko Chris Lindsey Bryan Keys Dennis McGowan Scott Lazarus Scott Yoder Andy Fiorante Greg Krawchcik Mark Druga Mike Winterbauer Fred Cercone 2020 Season Record 4-3. (2-3 in conference) 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Ben Bladel – Moon Area @benbladel30 @Coach_Linn @moon_area @Moon_Football
August 8, 2021 | Billy Splain
Ben Bladel Moon Area High School Class Of2022 FB/DE Jersey # 40 HT/WT 6’0/ 225 22.5 sacks sophomore year All State and All Section Twitter @benbladel30 Why do you play football? because of my teammates they’re like brothers and i’ve always loved the game Who is your favorite sports star and why? Alejandro Villanueva because […]
2021 PFN Player Preview: DaVontay Brownfield-Elizabeth Forward Warriors @DaVontayBrownf3 @Coach_Collodi @EFWarriors
August 7, 2021 | Billy Splain
DaVontay Brownfield Elizabeth Forward Warriors Class Of: 2022 Position(s): Safety/RB/LB Jersey#: 9 Ht: 5’11 – Wt: 185 Stats: First team to make it to a championship game in EF history ‘20 -2020 WPIAL Football Championship Contender Led team in Touchdowns 3 year varsity starter Freshman Letterman As a Sophomore, lead the team with 97 tackles […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: WPIAL Tri-County South 2021 Season Preview @nathangrella @JeremiahMiller0
August 6, 2021 | Nate Grella
Nathan and Jeremiah are BACK to preview the most exciting 1A conference in the WPIAL, the Tri-County South! Nathan and Jeremiah break down if Avella can take the next step, what’s going on at Jefferson-Morgan, if Mapletown are playoff dark horses, and if California can repeat as Section champions! CLICK PLAY BELOW or Listen HERE […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Braylan Lovelace-Leechburg Blue Devils @BraylanLovelace @lasd_athletics @LeechburgPride
August 6, 2021 | Billy Splain
Braylan Lovelace Leechburg Blue Devils Class Of: 2023 Position(s): RB/LB Jersey#: 21 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 190 Stats You’d like to Share: 109 carries 393 yards Other Sports: Basketball Awards: 1st Team All Conference RB Sophomore year Honorable Mention LB Freshman year Twitter @BraylanLovelace _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why do you play football? My Dad played and playing made […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Deer Lakes Lancers @DerekBurk_ @tim_burk @dlhslancerland @DeerLakesAth @DeerLakesSD
August 5, 2021 | Billy Splain
Deer Lakes Lancers PFN Page Head Coach Tim Burk PIAA District 7 – Class AAA League: WPIAL 3A Section 2 Assistant Coaches Coleman Mazur, Brian Palmiere, Pat Jones, Jeff Bisesi, Zach Carney, Nino Itri, Brian Atkinson 2020 Season Record 0-7 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-27 vs. Springdale (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-03 @ Armstrong (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-10 […]
2021 PFN Player Preview: Nathan Trainer-Seton-LaSalle Rebels @nathantrainer6 @SetonLaSalle @SLS_Football
August 5, 2021 | Billy Splain
Nathan Trainer Seton-LaSalle Rebels Class Of: 2022 Position(s): OL/DL Jersey#: 77 Ht: 6’4 – Wt: 250 Twitter @nathantrainer6 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why do you play football? I play football because of my love for the sport and the life lessons I will learn from my coaches. Who is your favorite sports star and why? My favorite sports star […]
Anchors Away for Mt. Lebo Eli Heidenreich, Committed to the Navel Academy yesterday. @EHeidenreich44 @mtlebofootball
August 4, 2021 | Billy Splain
When you have a proud military family, it’s common for the younger generation of the family to admire those accomplishments and service. Quite often we at PAFootballNews.com see that trickle down in the football world as well. Eli Heidenreich is one such player. The 6-0, 185 pound athlete at Mt. Lebanon has several family members […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Blackhawk Cougars @BHCougars @cantguardzo_ @Carsonh_11 @CoachHayward
August 4, 2021 | Billy Splain
Blackhawk Cougars PFN Page Head Coach Zack Hayward PIAA District 7 – Class AAAA League: WPIAL 4A Section 1 @BHCougars Assistant Coaches Ryan Levinger, Jordan Lyles, Dom Henderson 2020 Season Record 2-6 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 @ Butler (SCR) 10:00 am 08-27 @ Beaver Falls (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-03 vs. Hopewell (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-10 vs. North Catholic (0-0) 7:00 […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Derek Burk – Deer Lakes @DerekBurk_ @tim_burk @dlhslancerland @DeerLakesAth
August 4, 2021 | Billy Splain
Derek Burk Deer Lakes Class Of 2024 Quarterback Jersey # 11 HT/WT 6’1 188 Other sports Basketball Hudl video link * Twitter @DerekBurk_ Why do you play football? Because of the love for the game. I want to follow in my dads footsteps. He was the main reason I fell in love with football. Him […]
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