District 8

The Pittsburgh City League is in full swing, weekend three game recap and Mid Season thoughts

September 24, 2022 | Alex Fydryszewski

The Pittsburgh City League is in full swing and we’ve learned quite a bit about each of the teams in the City League as we near the halfway point of their regular season, so it’s a good time for PAFN to wrap up this week and take a look at each team as they […]

Westinghouse makes quick work of USO

September 16, 2022 | Alex Fydryszewski

Westinghouse came into this season with high expectations and a big chip on their back after losing the City League final last year to Allderdice.

2022 PFN Player Profile: Devon Johnson – Taylor Allderdice

August 12, 2022 | Billy Splain

Devon Johnson Taylor Allderdice Class Of 2023 ATH/Db Jersey #6 HT/WT 5’7 160 Twitter @weluvvonnn Why do you play football? I’ve been playing since i was 4 years old. I love this game it makes me happier than anything else in the world Who is your favorite sports star and why? Justin Jefferson Do you […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Shawn Solomon Jr – Brashear

August 8, 2022 | Billy Splain

Shawn Solomon Jr Brashear Class Of 2023 positions you play RB/LB Jersey #4 HT/WT 5’11 195lbs Other sports Wrestling and track 5th in Allegheny count for wrestling Twitter @junior_4bug Why do you play football? My love for the sport is unmatched. I fell in love with the sport at such a young age when my […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Eugene Hall – Allderdice

July 26, 2022 | Billy Splain

Eugene Hall Allderdice Class Of 2023 Wr Jersey #5 HT/WT 5’10 150 City champs Twitter @eugenehall05 Why do you play football? I love football, and I have dreams to play Pro. Who is your favorite sports star and why? Stefon Diggs I like his route running and his work ethic Do you have a favorite […]

2022 PFN Player Profile, – Deshaun Blackwell, Westinghouse FNLMPS podcast

June 14, 2022 | Bill and Jen Wintermyer

Deshaun Blackwell WR/DB Class of 2023, Jersey #1, 6′ 148 lbs, @Deshaunblackwe3

Another @Go_Rout open date: Westinghouse

April 13, 2022 | Billy Splain

Pittsburgh Westinghouse is a PA “AA” school that plays out of District 8 in Pittsburgh. Our home stadium is already booked, so we will need to travel. We are open PA week 5 which is September 30th or October 1st. If interested please contact our Head Coach, Donta Green at 412-320-5996 or greendonta@rocketmail.com

Wildcats lose to Juniata by inches! @usofootball @PGHCityLeague @JHS_Football

November 14, 2021 | Greg Ricupero

Wildcats lose to Juniata by inches! @usofootball @PGHCityLeague @JHS_Football USO WildcatsWildcat (3-6) District 8 vs Juniata Indians (9-2) District 6 at Mansion Park PIAA 4A Playoffs My Twitter @GregoryRicupero If you like good defense, Mansion Park was the place to be Saturday. The USO Wildcats and the Juniata Indians battled to a scoreless tie after […]

Strong Second Half Helps House Advance @MalikHarris_7 @PGHCityLeague @WHCoachGreen

November 6, 2021 | Alex Fydryszewski

On the first Friday night of the football season that “felt like fall” we got a game that matched up to the atmosphere of the season. Westinghouse utilized a big third quarter to break open a tie game and take down Chestnut Ridge 42-28 at Cupples Stadium. On their opening drive, Chestnut Ridge showed they […]

Allderdice wins City Crown @DiceSports @WHCoachGreen

October 30, 2021 | Shane Lux

Jaerone Parker with the player of the game trophy. Pittsburgh – Allderdice completed its playoff revenge tour with a 14-0 shutout of Westinghouse Saturday to win their third District 8 Title since 2017. The Dragons avenged a 41-12 loss to the Bulldogs on September 18th. “Our kids bought into the last three of four weeks […]

Westinghouse Grinds Out Victory over University @KidTaylor05 @WHCoachGreen

October 25, 2021 | Alex Fydryszewski

Westinghouse Grinds Out Victory over University File Photo Kahlil Yaylor scored twice in win over USO Editors note: Somehow this article got hung up in internet space…rescued, posted! Westinghouse took down University 17-0 on a wet Friday night at Cupples Stadium to advance to the City League final, where they will take on Allderdice next […]

Dragons upend Brashear in City League Playoff @DiceSports @Brashear_Fball @PGHCityLeague

October 22, 2021 | Alex Fydryszewski

Robert Brown, Allderdice (File photo Sykotyk) In a reversal from last weekend, Allderdice booked its trip to the City League final by defeating Brashear 22-8 on Thursday evening at Cupples Stadium. The first quarter was a cagey battle between two teams that played a week ago, where Brashear came out the victor. Brashear fumbled its […]

Uniontown runs all over Carrick 42-13 @CarrickFb @PGHCityLeague @UniontownFB

October 17, 2021 | contributor

Friday afternoon I made my way to Pittsburgh to watch Uniontown battle Carrickin a game that had a very light crowd that at times was very vocal even after the game was out of control. Uniontown would use a twenty-seven-yard run by Cameron Johnson and a thirteen-yard run from Braxton Swaney to set up a […]

Westinghouse outguns Butler @WHCoachGreen @GTFBoosters @GTathletics1

October 9, 2021 | Shane Lux

Butler – Westinghouse remained undefeated after a thrilling 44-34 victory over Butler Friday night at Art Bernardi Stadium. “This win is great and feels really good,” said Westinghouse head coach Donta Green. “This was a rough week. We had a tough game on Monday. But this was a good step for our program and an […]

Pittsburgh City League Action: Allderdice 27, USO 15 @usofootball @DiceSports

September 24, 2021 | Sykotyk

Thursday, September 23 Allderdice v. USO Cupples Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA Allderdice’s defense led the way on the night. Recording three defensive scores. Robert Brown Jr opened the scoring with a 20 yard fumble return for a touchdown. In the second quarter, Cordae Weems doubled the lead with a 90 yard interception return for a TD. […]

Brashear is Bullied by St. Vincent Pallotti @SVPHSAthletics @Brashear_Fball

August 29, 2021 | Phil Myers

It took 58 minutes, but the game resumed. In the first of three West versus Rest football contests played Saturday at the Wolvarena’s George A. Novak Field, the Brashear Bulls were upended by a solid St. Vincent Pallotti Panther squad from Laurel, Maryland to the tune of 33-6. (Laurel is about 20 miles northeast of […]

PAFootballNews.com and Three Rivers Broadcasting to team up in 2021, will bring extended coverage of Pittsburgh City League football. @PGHCityLeague @3RBroadcasting

August 14, 2021 | Billy Splain

Pennsylvania Football News and Three Rivers Broadcasting are proud to announce their collaborative effort to cover High School Football during the 2021 season. The State of PA Football, hosted by PAFootballNews.com owner Billy Splain, will air each week on Three Rivers Broadcasting and Billy will be providing regular updates as a guest on the Pittsburgh […]

2021 PFN Team Preview: The Brashear Bulls @Brashear_Fball @_Drew_55 @TaMereRobinson3

August 12, 2021 | Billy Splain

Brashear Bulls PFN Page Head Coach Andrew Moore @Brashear_Fball Assistant Coaches Von Madden, Jermaine Robinson, Andre Freeman, Joe Hayes, Joseph Saunders 2020 Season Record 2-4 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 @ Keystone Oaks (SCR) 10:00 am 08-28 vs. St. Vincent Pallotti (MD) (0-0) Wolvarena 1:00 pm 09-03 @ McDowell (0-0) Gus Anderson Field 7:00 pm 09-10 vs. Westinghouse (0-0) […]

2021 PFN Player Profile: Paul Helvy-Sci-Tech/University Prep Panthers @HelvyPaul

August 12, 2021 | Billy Splain

Paul Helvy Sci-Tech/University Prep Panthers Class Of: 2024 Position(s): ATH Jersey#: 10 Ht: 5’6 – Wt: 155 Twitter: @HelvyPaul _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why do you play football? I love it. Who is your favorite sports star and why? Barry Sanders , I play just like him. Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain: Barry […]

2021 PFN Player Preview: Terrell James-Allderdice Dragons not using @D1james3 @DiceSports

July 29, 2021 | Billy Splain

Terrell James Allderdice Dragons Class Of: 2024 Position(s): Safety, RB Jersey #12 Ht: 5’11 – Wt: 177 Stats: N/A Other Sports: Basketball Awards? Yes Twitter: @D1james3 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Why do you play football? I love it! I wanna make it for my family Who is your favorite sports star and why? Michael vick Do you have […]

2020 PFN Team Preview: The Carrick Raiders @PghCarrickHS @CarrickFb @3RBroadcasting @CarrickAth415 @PGHCityLeague

July 22, 2021 | Billy Splain

Carrick Raiders PFN Page Head Coach Greg Johnston PIAA District 8 – Class AAAA League: Pittsburgh City League Stadium: George Cupples Stadium Carrickraidersfb Assistant Coaches Desmond Ball Al Anderson Jaseem Campbell James Haefner Don Owens 2020 Season Record 0-5 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-28 @ Catholic Central (OH) (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-04 vs. Madonna […]

Perry DE Tyrese Fearbry puts city on back and back on map @FearbryTyreese @PghPerryHS @3RBroadcasting

July 4, 2021 | Billy Splain

Its been a while but the Pittsburgh City league appears back on track as far as football talent is concerned. Yesterday former Mt Lebanon lineman JB Nelson, now at Lackawanna College in Scranton committed to Penn State, and today Fearbry committed to the Nittany Lions. His offer list is a long one, and until a […]

2021 PFN Player Profile: Ta’Mere Robinson – Brashear @TaMereRobinson3 @Brashear_Fball

July 3, 2021 | Billy Splain

Photo Wil McBride Ta’Mere Robinson Brashear Class Of 2023 Safety, Linebacker, Receiver Jersey 3 HT/WT6’3 220 Other sports Basketball awards: City League player of the year Twitter @TaMereRobinson3 The Offer Sheet: William & Mary, Michigan, Pitt, Syracuse, West Virginia, Penn State, Toledo, Notre Dame, Rutgers, Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, Maryland, Ohio St Why do you play […]

Dragons Torch Commodores 35-14

October 24, 2020 | Alex Fydryszewski

Historically, Allderdice is the school in the Pittsburgh City League that plays the toughest non-City slate. Over the years, they’ve battled the likes of Steubenville(OH), Linsly(WV) and many others in a “take on all comers” mindset. Their consistency as a program at the top of the City was on display Friday night as they walloped […]

Westinghouse Elevators Past Carrick 57-6.