District 7
June 2025
Steel Valley’s Da’Ron Barksdale Stays Home, Commits to the University of Pittsburgh
June 23, 2025 | Ryan Thielet
Pitt Adds Another WPIAL Talent in 3-Star DB Da’Ron Barksdale The Pitt Panthers have landed yet another WPIAL standout, securing a commitment from 3-star defensive back Da’Ron Barksdale. The Steel Valley product stands at 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds and is known for his excellent ball skills and physical style of play. His aggressive coverage, ability […]
Pittsburgh Central Catholic’s Angelo Pugliano Committs to Western Michigan
June 23, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
On June 23, Pittsburgh Central Catholic’s DE/DT/ATH Angelo Pugliano committed to Western Michigan University. Last Season the 6-foot-2, 280-pound defensive lineman had 36 total tackles, 21 of which were solo tackles and 10 sacks. Pugliano also received 11 other offers from Albany, Cornell, Duquesne, Eastern Michigan, Lehigh, Georgetown, Miami (OH), Stony Brook, Robert Morris, Richmond […]
Trinity’s Anthony Giorgi Commits to Navy
June 23, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
On Saturday June 21, Trinity Hiller rising senior wide receiver Anthony Giorgi committed to play football at Navy. The 6-foot-4 two sport athlete had 200+ receiving yards last season,however was limited this past season with a broken foot. Giorgi also visited Bucknell, Cornell, Duquesne, UPenn.
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Montour RB/LB/S Caden Halajcio
June 23, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
Caden Halajcio Montour Class Of 2026 Positions: Running Back/Linebacker/Safety Jersey #27 HT/WT 5’ 11” 185 Last Season: 1,000+ All-Purpose yards & 4 TDs Other sports: Wrestling Twitter: @halajco College Offers: RMU Coach says: “3 year starter. Gets better every year. RMU offer.” Let’s get to know Caden! How long have you been playing football? […]
Hempfield Area’s Brock Heisler Commits to Harvard
June 19, 2025 | Annabelle Aquino
Brock Heisler, a D1 magnet, announced his commitment to Harvard this Thursday. Heisler, a 6’3, 260-pound defensive and offensive lineman, chose Harvard over his 24 other D1 offers. The 2026 recruit earned First Team in 6A under Big 56. His recruiting list included UPenn, Princeton, Arkansas State, Fordham, Buffalo, Akron, Harvard, Cornell, Miami OH, Kent […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Jefferson Morgan WR/CB Deakyn DeHoet
June 19, 2025 | Billy Splain
Deakyn DeHoet WR/CB Jefferson Morgan High school Class Of 2026 Jersey #10 HT/WT 6’0 195 1,069 receiving yards. Two 99 yard kick returns Other sports Baseball All state, all conference, terrific 22 Twitter @deakyn_dehoet10 Coach says: “A team leader, great athlete can play anywhere we put him Ran 10.9 100m in his first ever track […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Canon-McMillan WR/FS Ethan Campoli
June 19, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
Ethan Campoli Canon-Mac Class Of 2026 Positions: Wide Receiver/Free Safety Jersey #10 HT/WT 6’ 1” 180 Last Season: 600+ receiving yards & 1 TD Twitter: @ethan_campoli _______________________________________________________________________________________ Coach says: “Camp led us last year with 600 yds receiving and was big for us on both sides of the ball. Blue collar attitude at the WR […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Canon-McMillian OLB/TE Brayden Collins
June 18, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
Brayden Collins Canon-Mac Class Of 2027 Positions: Outside Linebacker/Tight End Jersey #9 HT/WT 6’ 2” 210 Last Season: 2nd team All-Conference Other sports: Wrestling Twitter: @braycollins_39 Coach says: “Brayden had a great sophomore season. Voted Defensive MVP, was a dynamic player on both sides, but destructive on defense. Good looking 6-2 frame and athleticism to […]
2025 Player Profile: Getting to know Montour DE/TE Dylan Rogers
June 18, 2025 | Mia Williams
Dylan Rogers Montour High School Class of 2026 Positions: Defensive End and Tight End Jersey #1 HT/WT 6’2 220 65 total tackles last season, 22 of which were solo, across 11 games Honorable Mention All-Conference Twitter: @dylanrogers_1 Coach says: “Three- year starter. Can also play olb.” Let’s get to know Dylan: How long have you […]
Aliquippa QB Marques Council Jr. has committed to Yale
June 16, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
On Monday June 16, Aliquippa’s Marques Council Jr. committed to Yale University. The 6-foot-2 191 starting QB has won two 4A PIAA state championships, the two sport athlete excelled in both sports one being with basketball and one with football. Last season council passed for almost 1,500 yards and 100+ rushing yards. Council had five […]
2025 Player Profile: Getting to know Canon-McMillan OT Ben Gottschalk
June 16, 2025 | Mia Williams
Ben Gottschalk Canon-McMillan High School Class of 2026 Positions: Offensive tackle; primarily left tackle Jersey #78 HT/WT 6’3 270 Offers: Morehead State, Clarion and Gettysburg Started all ten games last season at tackle and kept several high-profile recruits off the box score Twitter: @bengottschalkcm Coach says: “Ben is a 6-3 270 lb. tackle who may […]
2025 Player Profile: Getting to know Jeannette OL/DL Carmine DeAnnuntis
June 15, 2025 | Mia Williams
Carmine DeAnnuntis Jeannette High School Class Of 2026 Positions: Offense Lineman and Defensive Linemen Jersey #50 HT/WT 6’1 250 Other sports: Wrestling and Track Honorable Mention for Conference sophomore and junior year and Honorable Mention for the Trib Twitter: @cdeannuntis63 Coach says: “Carmine’s effort has been through the roof in our program. He has worked […]
Pittsburgh Central Catholic’s Ashton Blatt commits to North Carolina
June 14, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
On Saturday June 14, Pittsburgh Central Catholic’s Ashton Blatt committed to the University of North Carolina. The 6-foot-3, 227 pound DE has won 2x class 6A championships with PCC, was named All-State defensive end and has a three-star rating according to 247sports.com. Blatt had 16 other D1 offers including Penn State, Virginia Tech, West Virginia, […]
2025 Player Profile: Getting to Know Yough MLB/OL Corbin Reinstadtler
June 13, 2025 | Hunter Myers
Corbin Reinstadtler Yough High School Class of 2026 Positions: MLB / OL / Long Snapper Jersey #57 HT/WT: 6’0 245 Other Sports: Basketball & Track and Field 2024 Stats: 46 TAK, 1 Sack Twitter (X): @CorbinRein6375 Coach says: “Corbin has started on the OL all four of his seasons . He is the strongest kid […]
2025 Player Profile: Getting to Know Beaver WR/FS Phillip Marino Jr.
June 13, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
Phillip “Junior” Marino Beaver Class Of 2026 Positions: Wide Receiver and Free Safety Jersey #21 HT/WT 6’ 2” 180 WPIAL 3A Western Hills All-Conference Honorable Mention Other sports: Basketball Twitter: @JuniorMarino08 Coach says: “Junior is a dynamic player on both sides of the ball. He is very smart and able to grasp things at a […]
Fox Chapel’s Harran Zureikat Commits to Georgia
June 12, 2025 | Mia Williams
On Thursday night Harran Zureikat announced his commit to Georgia to continue his football career. Zureikat, a five-star kicker and punter for Fox Chapel is ranked as the number one kicker and number two punter in the country for the class of 2026. Zureikat, who is 6’0 and 180-pounds, won the Kohl’s National Scholarship camp […]
2025 Player Profile: Getting to know South Park WR/S Logan Ludwig
June 12, 2025 | Mia Williams
Logan Ludwig South Park High School Class Of 2026 Positions: Safety and Wide Receiver Jersey #9 HT/WT 5’8 140 Other sports: Basketball and Baseball 35 yards and three solo tackles across six games last season Twitter: @logan_ludwig9 Coach says: “Logan is a returning starter at wide receiver for our 2A District 7 championship team. Logan […]
Pittsburgh Central Catholic’s Colsen Gatten Commits to Duke
June 11, 2025 | Mia Williams
On Wednesday afternoon Colsen Gatten announced his commit to Duke to continue his football career. Gatten, a 6’1, 230-pound linebacker for Pittsburgh Central Catholic is ranked as the number one linebacker in Pennsylvania. Gatten, who was a vital part of PCC’s WPIAL championship win last season, had 51 total tackles last season, 28 of which […]
2025 Player Profile: Getting to Know Brentwood WR/DB Daysaun Spencer
June 11, 2025 | Billy Splain
Daysaun Spencer WR/DB Brentwood High School Class Of 2027 Jersey #12 HT/WT 5”8 160 21rec 9 receiving td 567 yards Other sports Track Wpial triple jump champion 2024-2025 Twitter @daydayspencer Coach says: “Daysuan is a very hard worker. He is a great athlete who is very versatile and can play multiple positions on offense and […]
Seneca Valley’s Adam Gehm Commits to Vanderbilt
June 10, 2025 | Mia Williams
On Monday night Adam Gehm announced his commit to the Vanderbilt to continue his football career. Gehm, a 6’6, 230-pound wide receiver and tight end for Seneca Valley High School is a three star tight end and was ranked as a top tight end in Pennsylvania for the class of 2026 according to PA Preps. […]
Seton LaSalle’s Will Martin Commits to Duquesne
June 9, 2025 | Mia Williams
On Monday night Will Martin announced his commit to the Duquesne to continue his football career. Martin, a 6’3, 220-pound outside linebacker and tight end for Seton LaSalle High School was a first team all-conference LB and was ranked number two in WPIAL AA for sacks. Martin, who will graduate in 2026, was a key […]
2025 Player Profile: Getting to know Beaver LB/WR Micah Pupi
June 8, 2025 | Mia Williams
Micah Pupi Beaver Area High School Class Of 2026 Positions: Linebacker and Wide Receiver Jersey #7 HT/WT 6’4 180 Other sports: Basketball First Team All-Conference defense Twitter: @MicahPupi7 Coach says: “Micah is a returning 1st team OLB. He has had a very good winter and spring. Micah has very good range and plays physical. He […]
Peters Townships’ Reston Lehman Commits to Pitt
June 7, 2025 | Mia Williams
On Saturday afternoon Reston Lehman announced his commit to the University of Pittsburgh to continue his football career. Lehman, a 6’4, 230-pound linebacker for Peters Township High School is a four-star edge and is the ranked the 25th best linebacker in United States for the class of 2026. Lehman, who will graduate in 2026, was […]
North Allegheny’s Lincoln Hoke Commits to Pitt
June 6, 2025 | Brett Gombita
On Friday night, Lincoln Hoke committed to the University of Pittsburgh to continue his football career. Hoke, a 6-foot-2, 250 pound defensive tackle for North Allegheny High School in Wexford, announced the commitment on his Twitter/X account. In his senior season, Hoke had 66 tackles, 6.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, two blocked kicks and an […]
Pine-Richland Lineman John Curran III Announces Commitment to Pitt
June 6, 2025 | Blake Fuchs
Pine-Richland’s John Curran III announced his commitment to the University of Pittsburgh, the rising senior announcing his decision on June 6th. Home. @Pitt_FB @CoachDuzzPittFB @CoachDarveau @CoachLG @Coach_LeDonne @Mike_Mack58 @M__Wilk @curranj88 @Coach_Bez @7Twice @210ths @CoachLimegrover @DAWGHZERECRUITS @NPCoachZim @tdhald pic.twitter.com/vRpi3zmo8p — John Curran III (@JCurranIII2026) June 7, 2025 Curran announced earlier in the day his official […]
