District 7

November 2020

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 […]

Carlynton Runs Away With Win In The Rain @CarlyntonSports @RvRaidersFB

October 30, 2020 | Sykotyk

October 29, 2020 Carlynton Cougars v. Riverview Raiders Honus Wagner Stadium, Carnegie, PA R — 0 – 0 – 0 – 8 — 8 C — 20 – 21 – 7 – 0 — 48 Carlynton v. Riverview at Honus Wagner Stadium in Carnegie, PA. #41 @PaFootballNews pic.twitter.com/2XaTDKomdV — Sykotyk (@Sykotyk) October 29, 2020 Carlynton […]

BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Playoffs Round One Preview

October 28, 2020 | Nate Grella

CHECK OUT OUR PODCAST HERE or press play in the module below Nathan and Jeremiah TACKLE the first week of playoff games in the backyard and make predictions for how the game will play out. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!

WPIAL Playoffs Trailer 2020: We Live For This Time of Year

October 27, 2020 | Nate Grella

Check out our WPIAL Playoff Treiler below! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!

Avella stuns Carmichaels 14-7; punches ticket to playoffs @carter_newcome

October 25, 2020 | Nate Grella

By Carter Newcome In a showdown for the second playoff spot in the Tri-County South, the Avella Eagles shut down Carmichaels to clinch a playoff berth. Avella has been the story of the season out of the Tri-County South and their story will get another chapter next week in the WPIAL playoffs. Led by Tanner […]

BackyardPAFootball Podcast: WPIAL Playoff Pairings INSTANT REACTION

October 25, 2020 | Nate Grella

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE, or click play in the module below! Nathan and Jeremiah provide INSTANT REACTION and review the reveal of the WPIAL Football Playoff seedings. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!

Freedom Bulldogs defeat Mohawk Warriors 47-20 in final regular season game @FHSPress

October 24, 2020 | Luke Snavely

Co-written by: Luke Snavely and Dylan Scheel On Oct. 23, the Freedom Bulldogs faced the Mohawk Warriors. Both teams were already eliminated from playoff contention, but it was still a high intensity game. There was lots of tension between the two teams too. Both teams had many flags; some were even personal fouls. The Warriors […]

BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Week 7 Review: McKeesport’s Historic Upset, Washington Into the Playoffs

October 24, 2020 | Nate Grella

TO LISTEN CLICK HERE– Or Press Play in the module below Nathan and Jeremiah break down the final week of the regular season including Mapletown taking down Bentworth, Washington’s dominating performance over Frazier, and McKeesport handing TJ their first home loss since 2017. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!

Upper St. Clair beats South Fayette in thriller

October 24, 2020 | Andrew Schaffer

Just like last week Upper St. Clair overcame a deficit although this might have been in more dramatic fashion. It was a late touchdown that lifted Upper St. Clair in their 36-32 victory over South Fayette. Upper St. Clair led for the majority of the game however they did have to rally late to win […]

BackyardPAFootball: EMERGENCY PODCAST: McKeesport Upsets Thomas Jefferson, Avella to the Playoffs

October 24, 2020 | Nate Grella

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE OR CLICK PLAY IN THE MODULE BELOW Nathan, Carter and Jeremiah’s instant reactions to both McKeesport’s historic upset victory against Thomas Jefferson along with Avella upsetting Carmichaels to clinch the conference championship. Included also is a debate on where the PIAA should hold their state title game, and a heated […]

Full Moon over Bethel Park Moon 30 Bethel Park 7 @BPFootball00 @MoonTigersAD @Moon_Football

October 24, 2020 | contributor

This was my first trip ever to Bethel Park and my first time seeing Bethel Park and Moon play. My total drive consisted of 300.3 miles all in all for me it was worth it. I wanted to first say thank you to James Del Duca for e-mailing me the update Bethel Park roster also […]

New Brighton Dominates First Half, Coasts to Victory over Riverside, 56-22

October 24, 2020 | Sykotyk

When a team only gets one first down, usually things aren’t going well. But, for the New Brighton Lions, things went very well on Friday night. On the second play of the game, New Brighton recorded their first and only first down thanks to a ten yard run. But, the first quarter was all Lions. […]

Yough tramples over Brownsville to close out the season-@YoughHSFootball @BrownsvilleAth2 @peyton_w_t

October 23, 2020 | Peyton Trollinger

In a game that did not particularly matter according to the postseason, but games must be played and Yough showed up big time tonight as they would dominate the Brownsville Falcons 48-0 at Redstone Field Friday night. Senior receiver CJ Waldier highlighted the game with three touchdowns and an interception. The Cougars were ready […]

WPIAL Zone Presents: AJ’s Elite Eight Week 7

October 23, 2020 | Andrew Schaffer

AAAAAA: 1- North Allegheny (5-0)- Game vs Hempfield canceled 2- Mt. Lebanon (3-2)- @ (4) Seneca Valley 7:30pm 3- Central Catholic (3-2)- @ Baldwin 7pm 4- Seneca Valley (4-1)- (2) Mt. Lebanon 7:30pm 5- Canon Mac (2-3)- Norwin 7pm AAAAA: 1- Pine Richland (5-0)- @ Kiski 7pm 2- Gateway (3-0)- @ Connellsville 7pm 3- Peters […]

Southern Columbia and Thomas Jefferson Football Have a Lot in Common @AthleticTj @TJHSJaguars @SoCoTigerSports @gavingarcia_

October 20, 2020 | Phil Myers

If one is really honest about it, these two schools are probably at the top of the list as far as other teams in Pennsylvania wanting to emulate their programs. But are there any similarities between a small 2A school in the east set in the countryside and a 4A school in the west set […]

Jefferson-Morgan Wins Thriller over Mapletown 20-13 @BrockOwens16

October 19, 2020 | Nate Grella

By Brock Owens Friday night the Jefferson-Morgan Rockets went to Mapletown to take on the Maples. The night was frigid, and the offenses were just as cold. The only score of the first quarter was Mapletown quarterback Max Vanata running up the middle for a 4-yard touchdown. Max Vanata sneaks into the end zone to […]

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