District 7
July 2025
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Montour Spartans’ RT/DT-Abram Kolodynski
July 18, 2025 | Daniel Reed
Abram Kolodynski Montour Spartans Class Of: 2027 Position(s): RT/DT Jersey Number: #71 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 280lbs Notable Awards or Recognitions: Honorable Mention All Conference Tackle Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @Abekolody ———————————- COACH SAYS: 6’3, 270lb OL starter last year. Abram will start both ways this year. The sky is the limit. […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Montour Spartans’ ILB-Cole Midili
July 17, 2025 | Daniel Reed
Cole Midili Montour Spartans Class Of: 2026 Position(s): ILB Jersey Number: #3, use to be #33 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 205lbs Other Sports: None Notable Awards or Recognitions: None at the moment Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @cole_midili33 ———————————– COACH SAYS: Cole is a 3 year starter, he is the type of player […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Greensburg Central Catholic Centurions TE/OL/DL-James Botti
July 15, 2025 | Daniel Reed
James Botti Greensburg Central Catholic Centurions Class Of: 2026 Position(s): TE/OL/DE Jersey Number: #88 & #68 Ht: 6’4 – Wt: 225lbs Other Sports: Basketball & Track Notable Awards or Recognitions: 2nd Team All Conference and Honorable Mention All WIPSL Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @Jamesbotti88 —————————————– COACH SAYS: James is a returning starter […]
2025 Player Profile: Getting to know Mars’ C/DT Adam Budzilek
July 15, 2025 | Mia Williams
Adam Budzilek Mars Area High School Class of 2026 Positions: Center & Defensive Tackle Jersey #55 HT/WT 6’2 275 Offers: Clarion & Seton Hill 3x All-Conference recipient, Captain of high school team and D-Line MVP of Mars Twitter: @AdamBudzilek Coach says: “Tough, hard-nosed throwback type of player. Runs the O-line playing center on offense and […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Montour Spartans’ WR-Dom Baron
July 13, 2025 | Daniel Reed
Dom Baron Montour High School Class Of: 2027 Position(s): WR Jersey Number: Was 13, switched to 4 this year Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 170lbs Other Sports: Basketball, Track & Field Twitter: @dombaron8 —————————————————- COACH SAYS: Dom is an up and coming receiver and D-Back. He had made a lot of plays as a Sophomore on […]
Mt. Lebo’s Jackson Kraemer Commits to Villinova
July 12, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
On July 12, Mt. Lebo’s Jackson Kraemer DE/DT and Offensive lineman committed to Villanova University. Kraemer is entering his fourth straight season playing football for the Blue Devils. The 6-foot-3, 260 pound athlete received multiple D1 offers including the University of Albany, Duquesne, Delaware, James Maddison, New Haven Stony Brook.
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Cornell/Nazareth Prep lineman Salomon Bance
July 12, 2025 | Billy Splain
Salomon Bance Cornell/Nazareth Prep Class Of 2027 Offense of line and defense of line Jersey #78 HT/WT 6’2 310 Other sports Track N field , Basketball Twitter @SalomonBance Coach Says: “Sol is one of the hardest working players on our team. he is always smiling which is deceiving because he is a strong and powerful […]
2025 Player Profile: Getting to know Greensburg-Salem TE/SR/OR/LB Maxim “Max” Topper
July 11, 2025 | Mia Williams
Maxim “Max” Topper Greensburg-Salem High School Class of 2026 Position: Tight end, Slot receiver, Outside receiver & Middle line backer Jersey #35 HT/WT 5’9 170 Other Sport: Track (indoor & outdoor hurdles) 2024 Honorable Mention tight end and middle line backer Twitter: @Maxim_TopperFB Coach says: “Max is an All-Conference Tight End and 2 year starter. […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Greensburg Salem LB/WR Anthony Matthews
July 9, 2025 | Billy Splain
Anthony Matthews LB/WR Greensburg Salem Class Of 2026 Jersey #4 HT/WT 6’0/190 Other sports Baseball Have you won any awards? Honorable Mention Linebacker Twitter @Anthony84427952 Coach says: “Anthony is a 4 year starter at Linebacker. He has a made valuable contributions on the defensive side of the ball and looks to make an impact on […]
Gateway’s Carlos Diggs Commits to Maine
July 8, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
On July 8, Gateway High School’s DB/CB Carlos Diggs committed to the University of Maine. Diggs has one recorded rush this past season for 84 yards and a touchdown. The 5-foot-11, 170 pound defensive back received multiple D1 offers including the University of Albany, Akron, Hampton, Howard, Morgan State and Marshall.
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Montour Spartans’ LG/DT-Jacob Halbedl
July 8, 2025 | Daniel Reed
Jacob Halbedl Montour Spartans Class Of: 2027 Position(s): LG/DT Jersey Number: #55 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 280lbs Other Sports: Wrestling Notable Awards or Recognitions: Honorable Mention All Conference Center Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @halbedljacob1 ——————————————— COACH SAYS: Jacob was a 2-way starter last year. He is a very good heavyweight wrestler at […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Greensburg Central Catholic Centurions’ WR/DB-Samir “Route Runner” Crosby
July 7, 2025 | Daniel Reed
Samir Crosby Greensburg Central Catholic Centurions Class Of: 2026 Position(s): WR/DB Jersey Number: #12 Ht: 5’11 – Wt: 175lbs Other Sports: Track & Basketball Notable Awards or Recognitions: 2x All Conference Free Safety 2x All Conference WR 23′ 2nd Team All-State WR 23′ WPIAL Track Champion Offer Sheet: Miami OH, Harvard, Penn, Buffalo, Sacred Heart, […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know South Side Rams’ TE/DE-Paul Poelcher
July 7, 2025 | Daniel Reed
Paul Poelcher South Side Area Rams Class Of: 2026 Position(s): TE/DE Jersey Number: #99 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 190lbs Other Sports: Basketball & Track Notable Awards or Recognitions: 3x All-Academic Team Football Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @PPoelcher COACH SAYS: A hybrid athlete that can play for us at multiple positions. Paul was […]
Woodland Hills’ Scoop Smith Commits to Miami Ohio
July 6, 2025 | Mia Williams
On Sunday night Scoop Smith announced his commit to Miami Ohio to continue his football career. Smith, 5’5 148 lbs. wide receiver and corner back, is a three-sport athlete who was selected as the Post-Gazette Boys Athlete of the Year this past June and was recently named All-State for his second constitutive season. Smith, who […]
Wash High’s Tristan Reed Chooses Miami of Ohio
July 4, 2025 | Brett Gombita
The Miami University RedHawks landed Washington High School rising senior Tristan Reed earlier today. The 6-foot-5, 180 pound wide receiver/quarterback announced his commitment earlier today on X (Twitter). In 2024, Reed threw for 945 yards, rushed for 537 yards and was named as an All-Conference Honorable Mention in the WPIAL 2A Century Conference. Reed chose […]
2025 Player Profile: Getting to know Greensburg Central Catholic SS/WR Jerry Davis
July 2, 2025 | Mia Williams
Jerry Davis Greensburg Central Catholic Class of 2026 Positions: Strong Safety, Wide Receiver, Kicker & Kick Returner Jersey #10 HT/WT 5’11 170 Other Sport: Track- 100m, 200m and 400m (Davis is the 400m reigning two-time WPIAL Champion and reigning State Champion) Sophomore year All-Conference at WR & OLB, junior year All-Conference Kicker & DB Offers: […]
Avonworth’s Peter Bonnet Commits to Navy
July 1, 2025 | Mia Williams
On Tuesday night Peter Bonnet announced his commit to U.S Naval Academy to continue his football career. Bonnet, a 6’5 285 lbs. offensive and defensive tackle, was a big part of Avonworth’s WPIAL title and PIAA runner up run last season with 10 total tackles, four of which were solo and one sack, across four […]
Greater Latrobe’s Andy Tatsch Commits to Lehigh
July 1, 2025 | Mia Williams
On Monday night Andy Tatsch announced his commit to Lehigh to continue his football career. Tatsch, a 6’3 200 lbs. safety and wide receiver, lead Latrobe for receptions last season with 26 for 438 yards and four touchdowns. Tatsch, who was recruited to Lehigh as a safety, was an All-Class 5A Big East Conference First […]
Upper Saint Clair’s Nico D’Orazio Commits to Brown
July 1, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
On June 30, Upper Saint Clair’s wide receiver and free safety Nico D’Orazio committed to Brown University. The 5-foot-10, 180 pound rising senior led the Panthers with 300+ receiving yards on top off having 113+ rushing yards and six total TDs on the season. He was also a Big-56 All-Conference selection for baseball. D’Orazio received […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Montour Spartans’ QB/DB-Brandon Bennett
June 30, 2025 | Daniel Reed
Brandon Bennett Montour Spartans Class Of: 2028 Position(s): QB,DB Jersey Number: #2 Ht: 6’3 – Wt: 200lbs Other Sports: Basketball Notable Awards or Recognitions: N/A Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @Brandon05952914 ——————————————– COACH SAYS: Brandon is a 6-3 210lb QB that has great potential, He will be a big time player. We plan […]
Moon’s Daiveon Taylor Recommits to Kent State
June 28, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
On June 27, Moon Area’s rising senior defensive end Daiveon Taylor recommitted to Kent State University. Taylor first committed to West Virginia University on April 27, 2024. However, On April 7, 2025; Taylor flipped his commitment to Kent State while still attending Aliquippa High School; he remained committed after transferring to Moon for his upcoming […]
Moon’s Braeden Stuart Commits to Navy
June 27, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
On June 27, Moon Area’s rising senior wide receiver, running back and saftey Braeden Stuart committed to Navy. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound two-sport athlete had 275+ all-purpose yards, along with three-plus total TDs this past season. Stuart received multiple offers from D1 programs including Air Force, Bucknell, CMU, The Virginia Military Institute, however chose to go […]
Seton LaSalle’s Aaron Loritts Commits to Monmouth
June 26, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
On June 26, Seton LaSalle’s rising senior tight end and edge rusher Arron Loritts committed to Monmouth University. Loritts had 185+ receiving yards this past season and three plus total touchdowns offensively. The 6-foot-2, 220-pound two-way athlete was a 1st Team All-Conference and received multiple offers from D1 programs including the University of Albany, Akron, […]
2025 Player Profile: Getting to know Kiski Area LB Braden Anderson
June 25, 2025 | Mia Williams
Braden Anderson Kiski Area High School Class of 2026 Position: Linebacker Jersey #11 HT/WT 6’0 220 Other Sport: Track (shotput and 1oo meter dash) Honorable Mention All-Conference sophomore year, Kiski Defensive MVP junior year, Academic Gold Team all three seasons Twitter: @banderson11_ Coach says: “Weight room warrior. Smart player who understands the game. Can recognize […]
2027 Minikon Johnson commits to West Virginia
June 24, 2025 | Annabelle Aquino
Bishop Canevin’s Minikon Johnson announced his D1 commitment to West Virginia June 24 on X (formerly known as Twitter). As a 6-foot-2, 205-pound outside linebacker, Johnson drew the attention of other colleges, including offers from Akron and Kent State. His West Virginia commitment came just 11 days after announcing the offer on his social media. […]
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