District 7
November 2019
Freedom falls to Washington 28-0; eliminated in round two of playoffs
November 9, 2019 | PFN Staff
Written by: Jalynn Falk Matthew Levenson The Freedom Bulldogs traveled to Cannon Mac Friday night to take on the Washington Prexies in a chilly, second-round matchup. The Bulldog’s defense held the number one seeded Prexies as best as they could, however, the offense was unable to find a way to put points on the board. […]
What’s going on in the WPIAL this week? November 8 @BucFever422
November 8, 2019 | Steve Richey
6A Semifinals: #4 Mount Lebanon Blue Devils (5-3, 7-4) vs #1 Pittsburgh Central Catholic Vikings (7-1, 9-1) at Fox Chapel HS: As is both 6A playoff games this week are, this is a rematch from week nine. Central Catholic won 45-7 at Mount Lebanon. Mount Lebanon was in action last week with a 35-14 […]
Backyard Football Podcast: Episode 12: Playoffs Round 1 Review, Round 2 Preview (Feat. Brock Owens)
November 5, 2019 | Nate Grella
LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE Nick and Nathan welcome fellow Backyardigan Brock Owens on the podcast to break down the West Greene blowout of Greensburg Central Catholic and preview their matchup with the Sto-Rox Vikings. Brock also recaps the thrilling McGuffey Highlanders win over South Side, and previews their matchup with the Riverside Panthers. Follow […]
Backyard Football Podcast: West Greene-Greensburg Central Catholic Recap Video
November 4, 2019 | Nate Grella
Check out the most recent highlight video from the WPIAL playoffs and the Backyard Football Podcast, featuring the Round 1 matchup between the West Greene Pioneers and the Greensburg Central Catholic Centurions.
Cinderella Season continues for Cornell as they down California, Advance in WPIAL playoffs
November 3, 2019 | PFN Staff
CORNELL SHOWS RESILIENCY IN WIN OVER CALIFORNIA Mark Ross In a game that had plenty big plays on both sides it was the Cornell Raiders who made just enough Friday evening to hold off California 32-27. The win propels this Raiders team into the semi finals of the WPIAL Playoffs where they will play a […]
Great PA Teams PITTSBURGH WESTINGHOUSE 1951 @HayesDayon @WHCoachGreen
October 30, 2019 | Hal Wilson
We are pleased to run a series, Great PA Teams, by the great Hal Wilson, a long time contributor to PA High School Football. Hal has written many stories in the past for PAFootballNews dating back to our print days. PITTSBURGH WESTINGHOUSE 1951 Westinghouse, the famous school in the far East End of Pittsburgh, the […]
Quips dream of undefeated season crushed by Central Valley
October 28, 2019 | PFN Staff
Mark Ross Over the years Aliquippa & Central Valley has developed into quite a rivalry when Central Valley was known as Center High School. Those years saw the Quips dominate as far as overall records in head to head competition, but since the merger that created the Central Valley School District 10 years ago these […]
Cornell rallies to clinch share of conference title
October 26, 2019 | PFN Staff
AJ Shaffer Just a few short years ago, the Cornell Raiders shuttered their locker room doors and put away the pads, closing up their program and made an agreement with Quaker Valley for players to participate in football there. Then came six classes in the PIAA. Quaker Valley wanted out of the agreement to keep […]
Warriors clinch outright 5A Big East conference title with shutout of Franklin Regional
October 26, 2019 | PFN Staff
Written by: John Robbins Penn-Trafford had to win one last game to clinch the Big East conference title outright. The Warriors did just that rolling to a 21-0 victory over Franklin Regional. The first score of the game would come on a reverse pass by the Warriors. Junior Brad Ford received the handoff, then he flipped […]
Bethel Park holds off Upper St. Clair
October 26, 2019 | Shane Lux
Bethel Park built a 14-0 halftime lead, then had to hold off Upper St. Clair for a dramatic 14-13 victory Friday night. In a defensive battle, the Black Hawks came up with the big stops when they had to in order to preserve the win. “If you go back and look at our loss last […]
Steel Valley pulls away from Summit Academy
October 19, 2019 | Shane Lux
NiJay Burt rushed for 160 yards and scored four touchdowns as Steel Valley pulled away from Summit Academy 33-16 Saturday afternoon. “NiJay’s our go-to guy since we put him at tailback,” said Steel Valley head coach Ray Braszo. “He’s not a big kid, but he runs hard and is a great running back. I thought […]
Bulldogs lose second straight game falling to Apollo-Ridge Vikings 27-19
October 19, 2019 | PFN Staff
Written by: MATTHEW LEVENSON and Jalynn Falk) In a non-section game against Apollo-Ridge Friday night, the Bulldogs fell to the Vikings 27-19 after they pulled within one point late in the game. The first quarter began unfavorably for the Bulldogs. After failing to move the ball on their second possession, Garrett Paxton’s punt was blocked and the […]
Domination shown over conference foe, Charleroi drubs Brownsville -@athletics_sd @bvillefalconfbl
October 19, 2019 | PFN Staff
Alex Conrad (#16,wearing red) looks to make a run away from Brownsville’s Patrick Shumar (#66, wearing white) Written by: Peyton Trollinger The game had no real impact on the playoff picture. Charleroi got in the playoffs last week since Brownsville lost to Frazier and the Falcons, coming into tonight’s battle are 2-6 in the conference. Even […]
Special Teams key to Peters Township 30-7 victory over Bethel Park
October 19, 2019 | PFN Staff
Written by: AJ Schaffer Peters Township got the ball to start the game. On the first play Logan Pfeuffer completed a pass down to the Bethel Park 38. After that the drive stalled on 2 incomplete passes. Bethel Park started their first drive on their own 4 yard line. They ended up punting it away that drive. […]
Penn-Trafford proves number 1 ranking with crushing of Hampton
October 19, 2019 | PFN Staff
Written by: John Robbins Penn-Trafford traveled to Hampton to prove the Warriors number one ranking in 5A. They did just that as the Warriors rolled to a 56-7 victory over the Talbots. The scoring started when junior Brad Ford raced into the endzone for a 35 yard touchdown run to put the Warriors up 7-0. On […]
Jeanette Dominates GCC, sets up major showdown @Jhawkathletics
October 12, 2019 | PFN Staff
The Jayhawks did come to win, and in resounding fashion Greg Ricupero On a cool clear night in Westmoreland County the Jeanette Jayhawks overwhelmed and dominated a good Greensburg Central Catholic team 48-14 to set up a winner take all game with Clairton in two weeks to decide the WPIAL 1A Eastern Conference. […]
District 7 – Western Beaver v. Steel Valley @WesternBeaverFB @SV_Ironmen
October 9, 2019 | Sykotyk
Western Beaver v. Steel Valley Western Beaver Stadium, Industry, PA October 5, 2019 SV – 0 – 6 – 0 – 0 — 6 WB – 0 – 0 – 0 – 7 — 7 Western Beaver scores on 4th down with 7.8 seconds remaining to overcome a 6-0 deficit and win, 7-6. With 7.8 […]
District 7 – Freeport v. Deer Lakes @DeerLakesAth @DeerLakesSD
October 9, 2019 | Sykotyk
Freeport v. Deer Lakes Freeport Area Athletic Stadium, Freeport, PA October 4, 2019 D – 0 – 14 – 0 – 7 — 21 F – 14 – 14 – 6 – 6 — 40 For more, and larger, photos from this game and others this weekend, click HERE. For photos from previous weeks and […]
District 7 – Beaver v. Ambridge @BeaverBobcats @BeaverQBClub @BridgersAth
October 9, 2019 | Sykotyk
Beaver v. Ambridge Gypsy Glen Stadium, Beaver, PA October 5, 2019 A – 0 – 7 – 0 – 0 — 7 B – 7 – 0 – 6 – 7 — 20 For more, and larger, photos from this game and others this weekend, click HERE. For photos from previous weeks and seasons, visit […]
Defensive start for both teams, then came the offense from Charleroi after halftime-@athletics_sd @southmorelandHS
October 7, 2019 | Billy Splain
Conference games are always fun to watch, especially whenever there are two teams that are in some way, evenly matched. Charleroi and Southmoreland came in tonight’s game only having lost one game apiece and in previous games, both teams have dominated their opponents convincingly. To what started off as a very defensive game ended […]
Thomas Jefferson runs to easy victory over Central Valley
October 7, 2019 | PFN Staff
Written by: AJ Schaffer on Saturday, October 5th, 2019 Thomas Jefferson got the ball to start the game. After they got to midfield they ran the ball twice and after a personal foul they were at the Central Valley 31. After that the drive stalled after a penalty and a sack. Central Valley started their first drive […]
Back and forth battle ends in last second win for the Bulldogs as they defeat the Lions 24-21.
October 7, 2019 | Billy Splain
Written by: MATTHEW LEVENSON on Saturday, October 5th, 2019(associate writer Jalynn Falk) <span style=”font-weight: 400;”>The buildup for the highly anticipated matchup against the New Brighton Lions and Freedom Bulldogs Friday night certainly lived up to its hype. Bulldog Stadium was packed with an estimated 3,000 people in attendance and many watching from outside of the gates. The […]
Ben Jackson Rushes for 272 Yards in West Greene Shutout 35-0
October 7, 2019 | Nate Grella
Heading into Friday night’s Tri-County South blockbuster matchup, both the California Trojans and the West Greene Pioneers could not have been two more different teams. The Trojans, led by new coach Ed Woods, had played an extremely tough out of conference schedule, losing to Washington and Laurel and winning a close one against Beth Center. […]
New Castle vs Blackhawk photo gallery Oct 5, 2019
October 7, 2019 | PFN Staff
Written by: Sherbelle Hall on Saturday, October 5th, 2019 Blackhawk topped New Castle 26-6
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