District 7
August 2025
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Yough Cougars
August 7, 2025 | Billy Splain
Yough Head Coach: Benny Hoffer Class 3A PIAA District: 7 (WPIAL) 2024 Record: 3-7 Key Starters Lost: Raidon Kuroda Sam Smalich Returning Starters: Aidan Shaffer Junior WR/DB ( Will be QB this year) 5’8 170 Ryan Sarver WR/DB Senior 5’8 175 Corbin Reinstadtler Senior OL/DL 6’0 240 Key Newcomers Braiden Snyder RB/LB Johnny […]
WPIAL Media Day: Breaking down 28 teams before the 2025 season
August 7, 2025 | Annabelle Aquino
Featuring 28 teams over the six WPIAL classifications, the first annual W.P.I.A.L. Edition and HomeTeam Collections Media Day offered new insight on the offseason training and expectations for the 2025 football season. Teams in attendance included Pine-Richland, Thomas Jefferson, Elizabeth Forward, Western Beaver, Quaker Valley, Penn Hills, Kiski Area, Franklin Regional, Mars, Frazier, Chartiers-Houston, North […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Jefferson-Morgan Rockets
August 7, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
Jefferson-Morgan Rockets Head Coach: Shane Ziats District 7 (WPIAL) Class 1A 2024 Record: 10-1 Key Starters Lost: Houston Guesman Jase Bedillion Johnny Gilbert Ryan Baker Ethan Crowe Brandon Veres Returning Starters: Levi Heath Landon Heath John Woodward Deakyn Dehoet Eli Hill Key Newcomers Houston Guesman Jase Bedillion Johnny Gilbert Ryan Baker Ethan Crowe […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Penn-Trafford Warriors
August 6, 2025 | Mia Williams
Penn-Trafford Head Coach: John Ruane Class 5A PIAA District: 7 (WPIAL) 2024 Record 9-3 Key Starters Lost: RB/LB Tasso Whipple OL/DL Kellan Taylor WR/DB Jack Weishaar TE/LB Dom Smith OL/DL Brandon Long QB Jon Lovre FS/QB Derek Carr Returning Starters: T/LB Lucah Butler 6’1 240 Sr WR/FS Nick Ponko 6’2 185 Jr LB Jamison […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The New Castle Red Hurricanes
August 6, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
New Castle Red Hurricanes Head Coach: Fred Mozzocio Class 4A 2024 Record: 5-4 Key Starters Lost: Kyrell Harris Kaevon Gardner Nate McNight Returning Starters: Jayden Shaffer DE/OT 6’3 245lb SR Qualin Davis OLB/TE 6’5 225lb SR Mason Cook OLB/WR 6’2 215lb SR Chase Lemmon C/Slot 5’9 165lb SR Travis Whetzel QB/LB 5’10 210lb […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: Mars Fightin’ Planets
August 6, 2025 | Cody Brady
Mars Fightin’ Planets Head Coach: Eric Kasperowicz Class 4A PIAA District: 7(WPIAL) 2024 Record 6-6 Key Starters Lost Eric Kasperowicz (John Carroll) Luke Goodworth (W & J) Brady Jordan Returning starters Ethan Kresinski, TE/DE, 6’3, 245, SR Gabe Hein, WR, 6’1, 180, SR Sean Franklin, OT, 6’6, 305, SR Adam Budzelik, C/DT, 6’4, 265, […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Greensburg Central Catholic Centurions
August 5, 2025 | Mia Williams
Greensburg Central Catholic Head Coach: John Thompson Class 1A PIAA District: 7 (WPIAL) 2024 Record 8-3 Key Starters Lost: Jackson McMullen Jonah Schnieder Returning Starters: Tommy Ames JR HB/LB Blasé Bugosh SO RB/DB Samir Crosby SR WR/QB/DB Jerry Davis SR WR/DB Henry Detwiler SR OL/DL Aiden Lent JR OL/DL Jackson Lowden SR WR/DB Matthew […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Jeannette Jayhawks
August 5, 2025 | Mia Williams
Jeannette Head Coach: Thomas Paulone Jr Class 1A PIAA District: 7 (WPIAL) 2024 Record 9-4 Key Starters Lost: LONNIE GREENE – OL/DL NICK STUCHELL – OL/DL Returning Starters: KYMON’E BROWN – QB/CB – 2026 JAYCE POWELL – WR/CB – 2026 NICK MENDOZA – RB/ILB – 2026 NOAH SUNDER – WR/OLB – 2026 XAVIER ODORISIO-FARROW […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Western Beaver Golden Beavers
August 5, 2025 | Mia Williams
Western Beaver Head Coach: Ron Busby Class 2A PIAA District: 7 (WPIAL) 2024 Record 9-3 Key Starters Lost: Jackson Liller Chris Kirkland Jadon Bishop Eli Cooper Dennis Harris Collin Reeder CJ Smith Returning Starters: Logan Cain 2026 G, DL Blaine Crislip 2026 T, DL Tyson Davis 2027 C, DL Aidan Hall 2027 WR, DB […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Keystone Oaks Golden Eagles
August 4, 2025 | Mia Williams
Keystone Oaks Head Coach: Steve McCormick Class 2A PIAA District: 7 (WPIAL) 2024 Record 4-6 Key Starters Lost: Billy Bricker Jack Hrivnak Christian Mangan Returning Starters: Sean O’Brien 12 6’2” 195 WR/DB Carmen Pellarin 12 6’6” 220 WR/DE Owen Gearhart 12 5’11” 175 WR/DB Nate Rohe 12 6’0” 205 FB/LB Key Newcomers Brady […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Penn Hills Indians
August 4, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
Penn Hills Indians Head Coach: Charles Morris Jr. Class 5A 2024 Record 7-5 Key Starters Lost: Naytel Mitchell Donovan Burnett Martel Palmer Jaymere Ellis Returning Starters: Carter Bonner (WR/DB) 6’3, 190, 2027 Tristan Davis (OL/DL) 6’0, 230, 2026 Jayden Jones (OL/DL) 6’3 255, 2027 Camryn Price (OL/DL) 6’1 275, 2026 Key Newcomers Coury […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Serra Catholic Eagles
August 3, 2025 | Mia Williams
Serra Catholic Head Coach: Akeeme Robinson Class 1A PIAA District: 7 (WPIAL) 2024 Record 3-7 Key Starters Lost: De’reon Washington Quadir Stribling Returning Starters: Brady Vrcic (5-7, 200, Sr. RB-LB) Bryson Blue (6-0, 350, Sr. OL-DL) Micah Farabaugh-Martin (6-3, 225, Jr. OL-DL) Marcus Holt (5-11, 190, So. RB-LB) Key Newcomers Brayden Graham (6-3, […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Neshannock Lancers
August 3, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
Neshannock Lancers Head Coach: Michael Bongivengo Class 1A 2024 Record 9-2 Key Starters Lost: Dom Cubellis Tony Perrotta Braden Montgomery Conner Flannery Nick Bender Returning Starters: Ashton Allison, TE/LB, 6’3 217, Senior Jino Mozzocio, QB/DB, 5’9, 178, Senior Anthony Eakin, RB/DB, 5’10, 187, Senior Joey Veronisi, OL,6’3, 233,Senior Ethan Beaman, WR/LB, 6’2, 184, Senior […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Canon McMillan Big Macs
August 3, 2025 | Mia Williams
Canon McMillan Head Coach: Brian DeLallo Class 6A PIAA District: 7 (WPIAL) 2024 Record 3-7 Returning Starters: TJ Sabatucci 12 TE / DE 6’3 235 Ty Jansma 11 QB 6’1 190 Troy Stimpson 11 RB / SS 5’11 195 Brayden Collins 11 TE / LB 6’2 210 Ethan Campoli 12 WR / DB 6’1 180 […]
2025 Team Preview: The Norwin Knights
August 2, 2025 | Mia Williams
Norwin Head Coach: Mike Brown Class 6A PIAA District: 7 (WPIAL) 2024 Record 2-8 Key Starters Lost: Jackson Huss- RB/ DB Evan Archer- OL/DL Colin Bruno- OL Jake Sincak- RB/ DB Mike Crnokvic- WR/DB Returning Starters: Tristyn Tavares- QB Zach Pawling- WR/DB Josh Lenart- H/LB Jake Knight- WR/DB Patrick Schmook- OL Lucas Altier- OL […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Laurel Spartans
August 1, 2025 | Mia Williams
Laurel Head Coach: Brian Cooper Class 1A PIAA District: 7 (WPIAL) 2024 Record 5-6 Key Starters Lost: Jackson Sauders – RB/OLBer Tyler Shearer – WR/OLBer Returning Starters: Jack Miles – Slot & ILB, 6’3″ 190 lbs., Senior Kolton Carlson – WR & ILB & Punter, 6’2″ 195 lbs., Senior Luca Santini – QB, 5’11” […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Riverview Raiders
July 31, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
Riverview Raiders Head Coach: Trevor George District 7 (WPIAL) Class 1A 2024 Record 5-5 Key Starters Lost: Luke Huffman Alex Schultheis Johnny Bertucci Returning Starters: Connor Kmetz, QB, 6’2, 185, 2027 Rio Stotts, WR/DB, 5’9, 180, 2026 Max Kratt, WR/DB, 5’9, 175, 2026 Kaden Levy, RB/LB, 6’2, 190, 2027 Miles Sigal, TE/DE, 6’5, 235, […]
2025 Team Preview: The South Allegheny Gladiators
July 30, 2025 | Billy Splain
South Allegheny Head Coach: Brian Hanson PIAA DISTRICT & (WPIAL) Class 2A 2024 Record 9-3 Key Starters Lost: Cameron Epps RB/DB Camden Lewis H/LB Hunter Molanick WR/DB Ryan Cortes QB Returning Starters: Bryce Guest OL/DL – 6’2 277 – 2025 Layton Adams OL/DL – 6′ 210 – 2025 Peyton Aschmeller OL/DL – 5’9 265 […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to know Burrell HB/LB/ATH Liam Kasavage
July 26, 2025 | Billy Splain
Liam Kasavage Halfback, Slot Receiver, Tight End, and Middle Linebacker Burrell Class Of 2026 Jersey #3 HT/WT 5’10” / 200 315 Bench 465 Squat Other sports Track – Shotput and Discuss 2 Time Football Letterman and 2 Time Track Letterman Twitter @liamkasavage Coach says: “Liam is an extremely hard worker who has not missed a […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Belle Vernon Leopards
July 26, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
Belle Vernon Leopards Head Coach: Scott Bryer PIAA DISTRICT 7 (WPIAL) Class 4A 2024 Record 4-5 Key Starters Lost: Kole Doppelheuer (RB/LB) Alonzo Wade (WR, LB) Anthony Crews (RB, CB) Dominic Ghilani (WR, CB) Chase Mertz (QB, FS) Tyler Zelenski Returning Starters: Curtis Wade, QB/CB, 6’1″, 175, Sr. Jackson Alexander, OL/LB, 6’4″, 215, Sr. […]
Gateway’s Kaiyen Mbandi Commits to Bucknell
July 25, 2025 | Mia Williams
On Friday afternoon Kaiyen Mbandi announced his commit to Bucknell to continue his football career. Mbandi, 6’3 280 lbs. left tackle/ defensive line, is an All-Conference player who is a known as a versatile lineman who can make tackles from anywhere. Mbandi, who will graduate from Gateway in 2026, started for the Gators last year […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Montour Spartans
July 25, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
Montour Spartans Head Coach: Lou Cerro PIAA District 7 (WPIAL) Class 4A 2024 Record 9-2 Key Starters Lost: Daniel Batch (WR, SS) Trey Hopper (QB) AJ Alston (WR) Mark Dobrowsky Dante Baron (OL, DL) Returning Starters: Caden Halajcio 5-11 190, RB,LB. SR Jacob Halbedl 6-2 ½ 265 OL-DL JR. Dylan Rogers 6-2 1/2 220 […]
Cornell Lands South Fayette’s Colton Astorino
July 24, 2025 | Brett Gombita
Colton Astorino, an offensive tackle and defensive end at South Fayette High School in McDonald, is heading to the Ivy League. The 6-foot-7, 275 pound senior announced his commitment to Cornell University via his X (Twitter) account on Thursday evening. As a junior, Astorino started at right tackle on a South Fayette team that started […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to know Chartiers-Houston quarterback Aaron Walsh
July 23, 2025 | Jason Napoli
Aaron Walsh Quarterback Chartiers-Houston HT/WT 5’10/170 Class of 2026 Jersey #6 Other sports: Basketball and Baseball Twitter @aaron_walsh6 Coach Says “As the Quarterback of our team, it is important he takes a step up as a leader for us and helps the growth of the team. He has been a vital player since I took over […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Burrell lineman Joah Martin
July 22, 2025 | Billy Splain
Joah Martin Defensive tackle / guard & tackle Burrell high school Class Of 2026 Jersey #52 HT/WT 5’11/ 290 18 tackles, 2 ff, 1 pat block, and 2 sacks in first year of starting varsity Other sports Wrestling Honorable mention defensive tackle, 2nd team all conference guard Twitter @joahmartin52 Coach says: “Joah is an important […]
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