District 7
June 2021
2021 PFN Player Profile: Cadin Olsen Armstrong @CadinOlsen @AHSRIVERHAWKS
June 21, 2021 | contributor
Cadin Olsen Class: 2023 HS: Armstrong QB Ht: 6’5” Wt: 205 GPA: 4.3 Elite 11 All-State QB 2020 WPIAL Passing Leader @CadinOlsen Your team had a nice improvement from 2020 to 2021. What will it take to get you guys over .500 this season? I think that in order for us to get over .500 […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Kevin Felter – Avonworth @KevinFelter74 @AvonworthFB
June 19, 2021 | contributor
Kevin Felter #74 Avonworth Football 2022, OL/DL Height: 6’3”, Weight:295 GPA: 4.36, SAT: 1190 What was the toughest part about the 2020 short season? Definitely only having a 6 game regular season. Only having 6 games didn’t let our team develop to our full potential, and it was really upsetting when we weren’t […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Knoch Knights @KnochFootball @CoachMowry
June 18, 2021 | Billy Splain
The Knoch Knights Head Coach Brandon Mowry Assistant Coaches Matt Savannah-Asst HC, RBs, D Coordinator/LBs Mike Crouch-Offensive Line, Defensive Line, Special Teams Coordinator Doug Kamer-Offensive Line, Defensive Line Peyton Maziarz-Wide Receivers & Tight Ends, Outside Linebackers Steve Scholl-Wide Receivers, Defensive Backs Connor Shinsky-Offensive Line and Defensive Line Assistant Josh Johnson-Quality Control 2020 Season Record 0-7 […]
2021 PFN Player Preview: Matt Merritt – Central Valley @matt_merritt17 @warriors_cv @CoachLyonsCVfb
June 18, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
Matt Merritt Central Valley High School Class of 2022 OLB/QB Ht: 6’3 Wt: 220 Other sports: Basketball Awards: All-State and All-Conference 2020 stats: 90 total tackles on defense with three sacks and an interception. Twitter: @matt_merritt17 Why do you play football? I play football because I fell in love with it. My family has a […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Leechburg Blue Devils @lasd_athletics @TommyBurkeQB17
June 16, 2021 | Billy Splain
Leechburg Blue Devils Head Coach Randy Walters Assistant Coaches * J. A. Snyder 2021 Leechburg Blue Devils PFN Page PIAA District 7 – Class A League: WPIAL 1A Section 1 2020 Season Record 3-4 2021 Schedule: DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 vs. Northgate (SCR) 10:00 am 08-27 @ Jefferson-Morgan (SCR) 7:00 pm 09-04 @ Summit Academy (0-0) 12:30 pm 09-10 vs. Brentwood (0-0) […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Brock Popovich, Butler @BrockPopovich @BGTfootball
June 16, 2021 | contributor
Brock Popovich Butler High School OL/DL Class’23 #63 6’2″ 245lbs. GPA 3.89 In watching your hudl highlights I am impressed with the way you can pull, get downfield, and still find someone to hit. How much of this is natural athletic ability and how much has come from your coaches? I have a lot of […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Chartiers Valley Colts @CVColtsFootball
June 15, 2021 | Billy Splain
Chartiers Valley Colts @CVColtsFootball Head Coach Dan Knause Assistant Coaches Josh Kirby; Phil Donofrio; Aaron Fitzpatrick; Orlando Bellisario; Mike Schuster; Josh Brunner; Tommy Paulone; Bronson Przybilinski; Tony Mendicino; Josh O’Brien; Chaz Tranter 2020 Season Record 6-2 2021 Chartiers Valley Colts PFN Team Page PIAA District 7 – Class AAAA League: WPIAL 4A Section 1 2021 […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Luke Petrarca – Peters Township @Luke_Petrarca @PetersTwpFB @Coach_Plack
June 15, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
Luke Petrarca Peters Township High School Class of 2022 OLB/WR Ht: 6’4 Wt: 220 Awards: Second-team All-Conference defense Twitter: @Luke_Petrarca Why do you play football? I have loved football ever since I was six. What has been your best memory from football so far? The Woodland Hills game last year when I had two defensive […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Trent Fraley – Moon @fraley_trent @Moon_Football
June 14, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
Trent Fraley Moon Area High School Class of 2022 OL/DL Ht: 6’2 Wt: 290 Awards: First-team All-Conference offensive tackle. Twitter: @fraley_trent Offer Sheet: Robert Morris, Slippery Rock, St Francis, Marshall Why do you play football? I play football because I love the game and enjoy every aspect of football. I love the contact and hitting […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Alex Tecza – Mt. Lebanon @AlexTecza2 @mtlebofootball
June 13, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
Alex Tecza Mt. Lebanon High School Class of 2022 S/RB Ht: 6’1 Wt: 190 Other sports: Lacrosse Awards: Big 56 All 6A Conference defensive back; Post Gazette All 6A Conference defensive back, WPIAL Elite 70; WPIAL Blitz 6A Honorable Mention Player of the Year; Cover Three Athletics first-team defensive back and second-team running back. Twitter: […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Alban Birdaini, Central Lancers @Birdainialban @CentralHighPHL @centrallancers
June 12, 2021 | Billy Splain
Alban Birdaini OL/DL Central High School (Philadelphia) Class Of 2022 Jersey # 54 HT/WT 6’2 260 Other sports Basketball Twitter @Birdainialban Why do you play football? It’s something I fell in love with since I started. Who is your favorite sports star and why? Aaron Donald because of how dominant he is as an undersized lineman. Do […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Kanye Thompson – McKeesport @ThompsonKanye @McKeesportArea
June 11, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
Kanye Thompson McKeesport High School Class of 2022 RB/S/KR/S Ht: 6’0 Wt: 165 Other sports: Basketball and track Awards: Second-team All-Conference athlete. Twitter: @ThompsonKanye Why do you play football? the reason I play is to put my family and my loved ones in a better position and I love the game more than anything. What […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Nate Ewell Shady Side Academy @ewell_nate @shady_side @SSAFBboosters
June 10, 2021 | contributor
Nate Ewell Positions LT/ DE School Shady Side Academy Class 2023 5’7 185 2020 Stats 2nd Team all-conference Twitter Info @ewell_nate What will it take for you guys to have a winning season this year? We need to play as a team and not strive on individual efforts Which position do you like playing […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Carmichaels Zachary Kerik @zkerik2 @CarmichaelsFB
June 9, 2021 | contributor
Zachary Kerik Positions SS WR Carmichaels High School Class of: 2022 6’2″ 150 2020 Stats- 11 tackles,6 pass deflections,1 int,2 fumbles recoveries Twitter: @zkerik2 Why do you play football? Because I’ve been doing it all my life and it helps me stay in shape and improve my skills Which is harder to play safety […]
2021 PFN Player Preview: Cade Yacamelli – Penn Trafford @cyacamelli @PTWarriors @ptwarriorfb
June 7, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
Cade Yacaamelli Penn Trafford High School Class of 2022 RB/WR/S/KR/PR Awards: 5A First Team All-Conference RB, Post Gazette WPIAL All-Conference 1st Team RB, Tribune-Review Westmoreland County All-Star, Cover Three Athletics All-Conference RB, Member of the Elite 70, Nominated for PA player of the week 3 times, WTAE Action Sports Play of the Week, Westmoreland Sports […]
2021 PFN Player Preview: JD Younger – Pittsburgh Central Catholic @JdBandz
June 5, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
JD Younger Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School Class of 2022 ATH/DB Ht: 5’11 Wt: 195 Other sports: Track Awards: First-team All-Conference Twitter: @JdBandz College Offers: Bucknell, Duquesne, Notre Dame College, Bluefield St Why do you play football? It’s my peace, my everything if I could do something for the rest of my life every day. […]
2021 Player Preview: Dwayne Keith Taylor lll North Allegheny @dwayne_lll @nafootball_tfl
June 2, 2021 | contributor
Dwayne Keith Taylor lll North Allegheny C/O 2022 WR/TE 6’5, 205 lbs Twitter: @dwayne_lll Which position do you like best wide receiver or tightened? Wide Receiver. What are you looking most forward to this coming season? WPIALS Championship. Which road game do you look most forward to? Central Catholic. Which defeat on the field still […]
2021 Player Preview: Logan Cunningham @Loganandrew_ @BVAFootball
May 29, 2021 | contributor
Logan Cunningham Belle Vernon Area Class Of 2022 Cornerback 5-10, 180 Twitter: @Loganandrew_ 2020 Stats 3 int’s, 1 pick-six, 24 tackles, 3 tackles for losses Where in the secondary do you believe is your best spot to play? Cornerback. How important is specials teams in your opinion? Probably most important because it can really make […]
2021 PFN Player Preview: Jaren Brickner – Beaver Falls @Bricknerjaren @beaverfallspa
May 28, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
Jaren Brickner Beaver Falls High School Class of 2023 QB/S Ht: 6’1 Wt: 175 Other sports: Basketball and baseball Awards: Second-team All-Conference quarterback. Twitter: @Bricknerjaren Why do you play football? I play football because it gives me motivation in life, since I was young my dream was to make it to the NFL. Knowing there’s […]
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!
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