District 7
October 2020
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Week 4 Review: California’s Dominant Rushing Performance, Trinity Underdogs?
October 4, 2020 | Nate Grella
LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE! Or Click Play Below! Nathan and Jeremiah tackle the week’s lineup of results. Included is a breakdown from Avella and California and a discussion on which conference’s bubble team (Avella, Chartiers Houston, and Trinity) have the best chacne to sneak into the playoffs LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support […]
Scotties Comeback Prevails in Overtime @UnionScotties @Coachdawson17
October 3, 2020 | Sykotyk
October 2, 2020 Union Scotties v. Cornell Raiders Socs Roussos Stadium, New Castle, PA C — 0 – 6 – 6 – 0 – 6 — 18 U — 0 – 6 – 0 – 6 – 8 — 20 7:14 C Punt Return TD, kick blocked 1:41 U 1 yard TD run, run failed […]
BEAVER FALLS MAKES STATEMENT WITH 44-15 WIN OVER NEW BRIGHTON
October 3, 2020 | Mark Ross
Built as a match up of previously unbeatens, with the rivalry renewed after a three year layoff, and the battle for the Little Brown Jug at stake Beaver Falls left little doubt that they are the team to beat in Class AA. Besides an opening drive turnover that New Brighton turned into the games first […]
Penn Trafford rolls to easy win with huge second quarter
October 3, 2020 | Andrew Schaffer
It was a night full of turnovers for Woodland Hills. Penn Trafford forced five turnovers in the 38-6 victory. “Those guys were up to the challenge, we knew how good Woodland Hills was” said Coach Ruane. Penn Trafford started with the ball and they had a good drive going but they ultimately ended up turning […]
Close battle in the first half leads to blowout victory in the second half- @athletics_sd @CHSDschools
October 3, 2020 | Peyton Trollinger
The Chartiers-Houston Buccaneers traveled to Myron Pottios Stadium on Friday night to take on the hometown Charleroi Cougars. Both teams coming into the game had one win and two losses on their overall records. It is safe to say that after this battle the Buccaneers would walk away with the 500 record and the Cougars […]
Trinity Rides Finley’s 4-Touchdown performance to a 32-5 blowout win against West Mifflin @carter_newcome
October 3, 2020 | Nate Grella
By Carter Newcome Trinity’s Micah Finley did it all for the Hillers. Finley had 4 Touchdowns, 3 receiving and 1 rushing. He also had an Interception late in the first half. His interception was one of 3 turnovers the Hillers forced. The game featured 6 interceptions with each team guilty of completing 3 passes to […]
Zuzak and Stafford Dominant in California’s 55-16 Win Over Avella
October 3, 2020 | Nate Grella
Two undefeated teams matched up Friday night in a Tri-County South matchup between two of the three leaders of the conference. The winner of the game would have an inside track to a conference championship and a future date with the third undefeated Carmichaels. The first team, Avella, came out of nowhere. Preseason rankings had […]
The Freedom Bulldogs edge out the Laurel Spartans in a close 14-7 game @FHSPress
October 2, 2020 | Dylan Scheel
On Friday Oct 2 the Freedom Bulldogs took on the Laurel Spartans . The Bulldogs were looking to bounce back from a 54-14 loss the previous week against the Neshannock Lancers. The game started out with the Spartans receiving the kick. The Bulldogs played great defense on the drive and forced a punt. Freedom junior […]
Peters Township Outlasts Upper St. Clair, 28-21 (@PetersTwpFB @UpperStClairFB @upper_st)
October 2, 2020 | Sykotyk
October 1, 2020 Peters Township Indians v. Upper St. Clair Panthers Confluence Financial Partners Stadium, McMurray, PA U — 7 – 7 – 0 – 7 — 21 P — 9 – 6 – 7 – 6 — 28 10:54 U 6 yard TD run, kick good U 7-0 8:00 P SAFETY U 7-2 5:55 […]
WPIAL Zone Presents: AJ’s Elite Eight Week 4
October 1, 2020 | Andrew Schaffer
AAAAAA: 1- North Allegheny (2-0)- Mt. Lebanon 7pm 2- Seneca Valley (2-0)- (3) Central Catholic 7:30pm 3- Central Catholic (2-1)- @ (2) Seneca Valley 7:30pm 4- Baldwin (1-0)- @ Norwin 7pm 5- Canon Mac (1-0)- @ Hempfield 7pm AAAAA: 1- Pine Richland (2-0)- @ Penn Hills 7pm 2- Gateway (2-0)- Game vs Latrobe postponed 3- […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast LIVE: Week 4 Preview
September 29, 2020 | Nate Grella
Check out the live premiere of the Week 4 Preview of the BackyardPAFootball Podcast TONIGHT at 8 PM! Press Play on the Video below at 7:45 or later, the video will be available for replay on Youtube or the Audio version on anywhere podcasts are played! (There are some audio issues with Jeremiah in the […]
West Mifflin vs Laurel Highlands Recap Video
September 28, 2020 | Nate Grella
Check out the recap video from West Mifflin and Laurel Highlands! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!
Penn Hills Victorious on Senior Night @phqbclub @kiskifootball
September 27, 2020 | Sykotyk
September 26, 2020 Penn Hills Indians v. Kiski Area Cavaliers Yulas-McGinley Stadium, Penn Hills, PA A close game slowly got out of hand for the visiting Cavaliers as Penn Hills offense and defense started clicking in the fourth quarter. Early on, Penn Hills scored first on a 62-yard TD run. But, Kiski Area answered immediately […]
Beaver edges Seton LaSalle
September 27, 2020 | Alex Fydryszewski
Saturday night’s matchup between Beaver and Seton LaSalle at Dormont Stadium produced some big plays in a see-saw battle that saw Beaver come out on the winning end, 29-20. The first quarter was a feeling out process for both the Bobcats and host Rebels, as both teams looked o try and get their running game […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Week 3 Review- Avella’s Cinderella Season, West Mifflin Goal Line Stand
September 26, 2020 | Nate Grella
CLICK HERE TO PLAY or Press Play below Nathan and Jeremiah break down the week’s games and discuss some Tri-County South drama in Avella’s miracle season, McGuffey’s pleyoff’s seedings, and what the last Big 8 playoff spot race looks like. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!
APOLLO RIDGE SENIORS ASSERT THEIR DOMINANCE IN BLOWOUT OVER BURRELL
September 26, 2020 | Alex Fydryszewski
We learned last week that Apollo Ridge could finish a young team when it handled Freeport in the 2nd half. We learned tonight that Apollo Ridge can come out fast, put its foot on the gas and go for the jugular to put a game away early. The senior laden Vikings stretched their passing game out […]
Defense leads Thomas Jefferson to victory in second half
September 26, 2020 | Andrew Schaffer
It was the tale of two halves in Jefferson Hills tonight. In the second half Thomas Jefferson used their defense to pull away from Belle Vernon in their 42-21 victory. “We made plays when we had to defensively especially in the second half” said Coach Cherpak. In the first half Belle Vernon got the ball […]
WPIAL: Armstrong Knocks Down Knoch, 34-7 (PHOTOS)
September 26, 2020 | Sykotyk
September 25, 2020 Knoch Knights v. Armstrong River Hawks Knoch Stadium, Saxonburg, PA The Armstrong River Hawks blew open a competitive game in the second quarter with three touchdowns. The lone blemish being a blocked PAT by the Knights. A 27-0 lead held firmly, despite Knoch finally getting on a the board with a 14-yard […]
Jones leads offensive surge as the Mighty Mikes declaw the Bearcats
September 26, 2020 | Peyton Trollinger
41-16. That would be the final score of this matchup between the Carmichaels Mighty Mikes and the Bentworth Bearcats, however, do not be fooled by the score. This was a still a battle for both sides. This game started out as a stereotypical Friday night high school football game, tightly contested and no team giving […]
Defense comes up Big Late in West Mifflin win over Laurel Highlands 27-20 @NathanGrella @PABackyard
September 26, 2020 | Nate Grella
For a West Mifflin team that surrendered 97 points in their first two games, limiting a potential 5 star in Rodney Gallagher and the Laurel Highlands Mustangs would be paramount, as well as shaking off a few demons in the process. Fortunately for the Titans, they would be aided by their very own college recruit […]
Freedom falls to Neshannock 54-20 in one sided affair @FHSPress
September 25, 2020 | Dylan Scheel
On Sept. 25 the Freedom Bulldogs went up against the Neshannock Lancers looked to keep there momentum going from their 21-0 victory against Riverside the previous week. The game started with the Freedom Bulldogs receiving the kickoff. The Lancers played great defense and forced a Freedom punt. And just four minutes thirteen seconds into the […]
Shenango Runs Away From Cornell in Conference Showdown 68-7
September 25, 2020 | Mark Ross
In what many called a showdown for the visiting Shenango Wildcats in the Big 7 Conference leading up to tonight’s game against Cornell. Shenango decided to to make a statement early as to why they are considered one of the best teams in single A football. Led by the rushing of […]
WPIAL This Week with Steve Richey
September 25, 2020 | Billy Splain
6A Quad County Conference: Canon-McMillan Big Macs (1-1, 1-1) at Baldwin Highlanders (0-0, 1-0): This game has been postponed due to covid-19 concerns at Baldwin. Canon-McMillan picked up a huge win last week by defeating Mount Lebanon 24-17. Chris Davis scored two touchdowns on a 90-yard kickoff return and a 64-yard reception. Baldwin had their […]
WPIAL Zone Presents: AJ’s Elite Eight Week 3
September 25, 2020 | Andrew Schaffer
AAAAAA: 1- Central Catholic (2-0)- (2) North Allegheny 7pm 2- North Allegheny (1-0)- @ (1) Central Catholic 7pm 3- Seneca Valley (1-0)- Norwin 7:30pm 4- Baldwin (1-0)- Game vs Canon Mac PPD 5- Canon Mac (1-0)- @ (3) Elizabeth Forward 7pm AAAAA: 1- Pine Richland (2-0)- Game vs Gateway Cancelled 2- Gateway (2-0)- Game vs […]
Avella upsets West Greene 21-20 on the road to improve to 3-0 for the first since 2013 @carter_newcome
September 25, 2020 | Nate Grella
By Carter Newcome A late touchdown by West Greene pulled the Pioneers to within 1 point of Avella with just 5 minutes remaining in the 4th quarter. However, the Eagles defense answered when it needed it the most. They would recover the ensuing onside kick and killed the clock to improve to what most would […]
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