District 7
April 2021
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 […]
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 […]
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