District 7
September 2020
BackyardPAFootball Podcast LIVE: Week 3 Preview
September 23, 2020 | Nate Grella
Check out the LIVE PREMIERE of the BackyardPAFootball Podcast’s Week 3 Preview at 8 PM! Follow this LINK to the Video or Press Play below! The Podcast will be available for replay LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Week 2 Review: Bucs Playoff Bound? Avella Red Hot?
September 22, 2020 | Nate Grella
LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE or Click Play Below Nathan and Jeremiah review the weekends games including reckless speculation on Chartiers Houston’s playoff opportunity, and if Avella can use their momentum to take down West Greene LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!
WPIAL: Chartiers Valley upsets South Fayette on Senior Night @CVColtsAD @sflionssports
September 20, 2020 | Sykotyk
Chartiers Valley Upsets South Fayette on Senior Night September 18, 2020 Chartiers Valley Colts v. South Fayette Lions Chartiers Valley High School Stadium, Bridgeville, PA In a senior night contest early in the season, the Colts and Lions got off to sluggish starts offensively. South Fayette moved the ball into the redzone before turning it […]
Ligonier Valley Rallies From Early 1st Quarter Deficit to Win First WPIAL Game in Over 50 years 35-19 @carter_newcome
September 19, 2020 | Nate Grella
By Carter Newcome The Frazier Commodores were thought to be big favorites coming into Friday night’s matchup with the newest member of the WPIAL the Ligonier Valley Rams. They looked forward to be the second team to give a not so warm welcome back into the WPIAL, after Apollo Ridge had the honors the week […]
Apollo Ridge pulls away from Freeport for second win of the season @ApolloRidgeFB @FASD_Athletics
September 19, 2020 | PFN Staff
Alex Fydryszewski The football season has begun to take swing in Butler county and Friday night saw a competitive first half between Apollo Ridge and Freeport, before AR took control of the contest in the 3rd quarter, pulling away for a 48-14 road Victory. The first quarter brought fireworks early as Freeport came out with a halfback […]
Clairton rolls to big halftime lead, takes away dominating win over Leechburg @clairtonschool @lasd_athletics
September 19, 2020 | Billy Splain
photo Deacon Blues photography “We’re back to playing Bears football.” That’s what Clairton head coach Wayne Wade had to say about him teams performance last night against a Leechburg team that scored 55 points in their opener. “We came out and dominated on offense and defense.” The Bears scored three times in the first quarter […]
Belle Vernon cruises to easy win
September 19, 2020 | Andrew Schaffer
Belle Vernon set the tone of the game early on in their 45-0 victory against West Mifflin. They scored on 3 of their first 4 possessions. A big return on the opening kick setup the first score of the game. Dane Anden returned the kick down to the West Mifflin 13 yard line. 2 plays […]
Charleroi sputters as McGuffey comes away with a decisive victory-@athletics_sd @McGuffeyHS
September 19, 2020 | Peyton Trollinger
On Friday night, the McGuffey Highlanders made the trip down to Myron Pottios Stadium to take on the Charleroi Cougars in their first home game of the season. The Cougars were looking for a quick win after getting shut out against Frazier last week on the road and put there first tally in the “W” […]
Waynesburg Central shut out by the Prexies 55-0 @YaugerCaleb
September 19, 2020 | Nate Grella
By: Caleb Yauger The game was over by halftime. The Waynesburg Central Raiders struggled to keep up with the size and talent of the Washington Little Prexies on Friday night, and it all started from the opening kickoff. Waynesburg Central fumbled the opening kickoff, giving Washington the easy set up for its opening drive on […]
Young Quips Blank Bridgers 44-0
September 18, 2020 | Mark Ross
At one time the Aliquippa – Ambridge game was considered one of the best rivalry games in Western PA. But over the years the rivalry became very one sided after the late 80’s with the Quips mostly on the “W” side of the column. This Friday night proved no different. The 2020 Quips […]
Freedom pushes past Riverside 21-0 with late surge of fourth quarter touchdowns @FHSPress
September 18, 2020 | Luke Snavely
On Sept. 18, the Freedom Bulldogs looked to bounce back from their loss against New Brighton with a win against the Riverside Panthers. Last year, the game was intense and down to the wire. Riverside decided to try to go for two points after a touchdown to win the game. However, they didn’t convert, and […]
WPIAL Zone Presents: AJ’s Elite Eight Week 2
September 18, 2020 | Andrew Schaffer
AAAAAA: 1- Central Catholic (1-0)- @ Norwin 7pm 2- North Allegheny (1-0)- Game vs Baldwin postponed 3- Mt. Lebanon (0-0)- @ Canon Mac 7pm 4- Seneca Valley (0-0)- @ Hempfield 7pm 5- Baldwin (1-0)- Game vs North Allegheny postponed AAAAA: 1- Pine Richland (1-0)- @ (4) Upper St. Clair 7pm 2- Gateway (1-0)- Bethel […]
WPIAL PREVIEW: Steve Richey Previews the week 2 conference matchups
September 18, 2020 | Billy Splain
6A Quad County Conference: Baldwin Highlanders (0-0, 1-0) at North Allegheny Tigers (0-0, 1-0): This game was supposed to be a matchup between two teams that had their section openers postponed due to covid-19, however Baldwin has to postpone with covid-19 concerns. Baldwin was able to pick a game up as they traveled to Hollidaysburg […]
Neshannock ginds out win over Mohawk @MHSAthletics667 @NeshannockF @Nesh_Sports @coachmo76
September 18, 2020 | Shane Lux
Kurt Sommerfeld celebrates the game’s final touchdown. Photo by Sykotyk. Neshannock piled up 227 rushing yards and pulled away for a 37-22 win over Mohawk Thursday night in New Castle. “It was great to get back into the win column,” said Neshannock head coach Fred Mozzocio. “We still have a lot of work to do. […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast LIVE: Week 2 Preview! 7:20 PM EST 9/15
September 15, 2020 | Nate Grella
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Conversation with Coach – Bill Cherpak, Thomas Jefferson; Unmasked! @AthleticTj @TJHSJaguars
September 15, 2020 | Phil Myers
(Note: this interview was conducted in the spring of 2020) Before Bill Cherpak became the Athletic Director at Thomas Jefferson people were dying to meet him, but when they did, they simply wouldn’t say anything. That’s because Coach Cherpak was a successful mortician from 1991 to 2004. Most people probably do not know that about […]
BackyardPAFootball Recap Video- Belle Vernon @ McKeesport
September 14, 2020 | Nate Grella
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BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Week 1 Review- Belle Vernon and McGuffey Favorites?
September 12, 2020 | Nate Grella
TO LISTEN CLICK HERE- Or Press Play Below Nathan and Jeremiah break down the first week of High school football games. Notable topics include Belle Vernon’s defensive dominance, McGuffey winning by a point against Washington for the first time since 2009, and what is going on at Laurel Highlands?? LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us […]
McGuffey Defeats Washington 7-6 for first time since 2009 @carter_newcome
September 12, 2020 | Nate Grella
By: Carter Newcome The McGuffey Highlanders defeated I-70 rival Washington High 7-6 to kick off the 2020 football season. The Highlanders were led by a stout defense who shut down the high powered Prexies offense. Both teams struggled to get their seasons going in the first half as neither team could put together any sort […]
Gateway uses explosive first half to beat Franklin Regional
September 12, 2020 | Andrew Schaffer
The Defending 5A WPIAL Champs got off to a hot start Friday Night. Gateway had 6 possessions in the first half and scored a touchdown on each of them in the 41-6 victory. “We’ve got a lot of really good skill players, and I thought the line did a really nice job, got our skill […]
WPIAL: Week 1 – Ellwood City v. Mohawk @MHSAthletics667 @EC_Wolverines @ECWolverinesFB @ecdotorg
September 12, 2020 | Sykotyk
MOHAWK RUNS AWAY WITH IT Friday, September 11, 2020 Ellwood City Wolverines v. Mohawk Warriors Helling Stadium, Ellwood City, PA In an unusual situation on a very somber day, a football game was played before a smattering of fenced off fans. Shunted to the endzones to watch the first football game of the 2020 season. […]
Freedom falls to New Brighton 24-6 in season opener @FHSPress
September 12, 2020 | Luke Snavely
On Sept. 11, the Freedom Bulldogs looked to defeat the New Brighton Lions in their season opener at Bulldog Stadium. Last year, the two teams clashed in an intense Steelers Showcase Game of the Week, drawing an estimated 3,000 fans in attendance. Ultimately, Freedom defeated New Brighton 24-21 in that game. This year was […]
Belle Vernon Shuts out McKeesport 20-0 on the Road
September 12, 2020 | Nate Grella
If anything has seemed strange in 2020, Friday night WPIAL football at George L Smith Stadium Weigle- Schaeffer Field in McKeesport, Pennsylvania confirmed it following a 20-0 point shutout of the visiting Belle Vernon Leopards over the McKeesport Tigers. McKeesport, sporting its trademark Flexbone Triple Option offense, and moving down from 5A into the […]
Mistakes, Turnovers Stop Cornell
September 11, 2020 | Mark Ross
Coming into the 2020 season Cornell Head Coach Ed Dawson knew it would take time for his young Raiders team to gel. Any Head Coach would agree that summer workouts, and team camps are a key for development but with the Covid Pandemic taking away teams spring workouts, and cutting into some summer workouts many […]
River Hawks Soar to Victory Over Indiana on the Wing of Sophomore Quarterback Cadin Olsen
September 11, 2020 | TC Jones
When an underclassman quarterback makes his debut, there are always a lot of unknowns. Will the nerves get to him? Will he hold his composure? Will all the strengths he’s shown in practice translate to game time situations? Sophomore quarterback Cadin Olsen clearly answered those questions and put any doubts as to whether an underclassman […]
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