District 7

September 2020

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 […]

BackyardPAFootball Podcast LIVE: Week 3 Preview

September 23, 2020 | Nate Grella

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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