District 7
November 2019
Gateway Pulls out a close one in 5A Title Game
November 24, 2019 | Billy Splain
Jaquan Thomas and Chamor Price Celebrate after 40 yard td pass from QB Cryson Venanzio to open the game scoring Pics via Ed Thompson http://www.hyxposure.photography/ The Gateway Gatos are the 2019 WPIAL champions for the second time in 3 seasons with a 21-20 victory over Peters Township at Norwin High School. The weather was […]
Jax Miller Rushes for 306 Yards Against Wash in WPIAL Championship @AvonworthFB @WashHighFB
November 24, 2019 | Billy Splain
The Celebration! Pictures via Ed Thompson https://hyxposure.smugmug.com/ For the entire season, both Avonworth and Washington High School have been completely dominant on both sides of the ball. Heading into Saturday’s matchup, both the Antelopes and the Prexies were 13-0, and had completely controlled each of their schedules. For Washington, it was through the bevy […]
Thomas Jefferson uses power football to beat Cathedral Prep @TJHSJaguars @PrepRamblers
November 23, 2019 | PFN Staff
AJ Shaffer There will be a new state champion in 4A this year. Thomas Jefferson used power run football to beat 3 time defending state champion Cathedral Prep. Thomas Jefferson imposed their will in the 28-13 victory. “We wanted to lean on our line, our line has been great all year, they’ve been physical and […]
MID PENN CONFERENCE CAPITAL ALL STARS
November 20, 2019 | Billy Splain
Teams voted on by Mid Penn Coaches MID PENN CONFERENCE FOOTBALL ALL STARS Capital 1st TEAM DEFENSE POSITION NAME SCHOOL CLASS DOWN LINEMAN Tajae Broadie Middletown 10 DOWN LINEMAN Clemente Ojinnaka Milton Hershey 12 DOWN LINEMAN Tymir Jackson Middletown 11 DOWN LINEMAN Kiyler Ray Steel High 11 LINEBACKER Josh Parra Milton Hershey 12 LINEBACKER Arthur […]
Great PA Teams: WASHINGTON 1923 @WashHighFB @javandspeed
November 20, 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. “Little Washington”, located 27 miles southwest of Pittsburgh, has a long history of fine football. […]
Backyard Football Podcast: Episode 14- Wash High-Avonworth Preview
November 19, 2019 | Nate Grella
LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE Nick and Nathan take on the HUGE 2A Championship matchup Washington and Avonworth. Nathan takes a look at Quarterback Park Penrod and the Antelopes weapons and compares them to the strong Prexies D as well as comparing both teams on the other side of the ball. The Boys also introduce […]
Wash High Outlasts Brentwood in Thriller 20-14
November 16, 2019 | Nate Grella
Going into Friday night’s WPIAL 2A semifinal matchup, both defenses for Brentwood and Washington would come into the game red hot. The Prexies, who faced another tough defense in the Freedom Bulldogs a week ago, shut out their opponent 28-0. The Brentwood Spartans did something probably more impressive, in playing the underdog as the 6 […]
Backyard Football Podcast: Episode 13- BFP’s Reclassification Guide to the Galaxy
November 13, 2019 | Nate Grella
LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE Nick and Nathan BREAK DOWN the recent WPIAL reclassification projections and try to figure out the mysterious 8th Century/Interstate team. Nathan recaps the Sto-Rox-West Greene game and tries to explain some of the Pioneers offensive struggles. After, the guys take on previewing Riverside-Avonworth and Washington-Brentwood and look ahead toward the […]
WPIAL Big East 3A All Conference Players Named by Coaches
November 13, 2019 | Billy Splain
Most Valuable Offensive Player: Justin Huss, Derry Most Valuable Defensive Player: Chase Whatton, Elizabeth Forward All Purpose Offensive Player: Jake Johnson, Mt. Pleasant Most Valuable Offensive Lineman: Gavin Adams, Derry Most Valuable Defensive Lineman: Ian Fasano, Mt. Pleasant Coach of the Year: Tim Sweeney, Derry FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE Name, School, Pos., Ht., Wt., Yr. Alex Arledge, Burrell, QB, 6-3, 190, jr. Aris […]
WPIAL 2019 NORTHWEST EIGHT All Conference Players Named by Coaches
November 13, 2019 | Billy Splain
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR MARQUES WATSON-TRENT (BLACKHAWK) DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: DOM MAGLIOCCO (MONTOUR) COACH OF THE YEAR: JOE ROSSI (SOUTH FAYETTE) OFFENSE: QUARTER BACK: 1st: Naman Alemada (South Fayette) 2nd: Mike Wells (New Castle) HM: Luke Persinger (Montour) RUNNING BACK: 1st: Marques Watson-Trent (Blackhawk) 1st: Matt Goodlin (Knoch) 2nd: Gannon Kadlecik […]
Great PA Teams: PINE – RICHLAND 2017 @PRRamsFootball @CoachKasper
November 13, 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. In the growing suburbs in Allegheny County north of Pittsburgh two townships have joined and […]
2019 WPIAL Century Conference All Stars/Fab 45 Announced
November 11, 2019 | Billy Splain
Offensive Player of the Year – Zach Swartz, Washington Linemen of the Year – Zahki Marshall, Washington Defensive Player of the Year – Colt Harper, Southmoreland Coach of the Year – Mike Bosnic, Washington POS NAME SCHOOL YR OFFENSE OL Aiden Brookman McGuffey 11 Patrick Shumar Brownsville 11 Gerald Comedy Wash High 12 Chase Mitchell […]
Coach Openings: West Greene Asst. @wgpioneers @WGAthleticsPA
November 11, 2019 | Billy Splain
The West Greene School District has openings for paid and volunteer Assistant Football Coaches. Successful candidates will have experience coaching and/or playing high school/college football. They must have a proven track record of leadership. Applicant should have knowledge of rules, strategy, teaching progressions and fundamentals. Successful candidates will have knowledge of the rules for football […]
RIVERSIDE MAKES STATEMENT AGAINST MCGUFFEY @RiversidePN
November 11, 2019 | PFN Staff
Mark Ross Playing on the edge is nothing new to this year’s 2019 Riverside Panthers. Having to win 3 of their last 4 games to enter this year’s WPIAL Playoffs, then being seeded 14th in the playoff brackets these Panthers know what it’s like to play with your backs to the wall. But his years […]
WPIAL CLASS 5A FOOTBALL ALL-CONFERENCE TEAMS ANNOUNCED
November 11, 2019 | Billy Splain
FOOTBALL CLASS 5A ALL-SECTION TEAMS SECTION 1 FIRST TEAM OFFENSE NAME SCHOOL GRADE POSITION A.J. Dudowski Bethel Park Senior Center Brandon Cole Bethel Park Senior Guard Ethan Spangenberg Peters Township Junior Guard Michael Baker West Allegheny Senior Tackle Nathan Currie Bethel Park Senior Tackle Joshua Rawlings Woodland Hills Senior Tight End Mason Stahl Baldwin Senior […]
WPIAL CLASS 6A FOOTBALL ALL-CONFERENCE TEAMS ANNOUNCED
November 11, 2019 | Billy Splain
FOOTBALL CLASS 6A ALL-SECTION TEAMS FIRST TEAM OFFENSE NAME SCHOOL GRADE POSITION Josh Kaltenberger Seneca Valley Senior Center Nate Cornibe Butler Senior Guard Matt Altsman Central Catholic Senior Guard Fintan Brose Hempfield Senior Tackle James Nelson Mt. Lebanon Senior Tackle AJ Beatty Central Catholic Senior Tight End Blake Joseph Canon-McMillan Senior Wide Receiver Luke Colella […]
Dunlap helps Penn-Trafford’s offense come alive as Warriors advance to the semis @PTWarriors
November 9, 2019 | PFN Staff
Written by: John Robbins The quarterfinal matchup between the Penn-Trafford Warriors and the Upper St. Clair Panthers was a tale of two halves, with Penn-Trafford winning 31-7. The only score of the first half was from a field goal from sophomore Nathan Schlessinger. However the second half was very exciting with 35 points combined points between […]
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 […]
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