McGuffey
August 2024
Washington Earns Hard-Fought Win Over McGuffey
August 23, 2024 | Brett Gombita
On Friday night, the Washington Prexies defeated the McGuffey Highlanders by a score of 14-7. This historic rivalry game usually takes place in the last week of the regular season, but with McGuffey’s move to 3A, the two teams faced off in week 0. Washington’s first drive of the game ended in seven points when […]
WPIAL Elite Eight: Preseason Rankings
August 14, 2024 | Andrew Schaffer
6A: 1- North Allegheny 2- Central Catholic 3- Mt. Lebanon 4- Norwin 5- Canon Mac 6- Hempfield 7- Seneca Valley 5A: 1- Peters Township 2- Upper St. Clair 3- Latrobe 4- Penn Trafford 5- Woodland Hills 6- Bethel Park 7- Pine Richland 8- Moon 4A: 1- Aliquippa 2- McKeesport 3- Thomas Jefferson 4- Belle Vernon […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know McGuffey FB/ILB Aiden O’Dell
July 9, 2024 | contributor
Aiden O’Dell McGuffey HS Class of 2025 Jersey #21 FB/ILB 6’0 215 Other sports: Tennis 2023 Second Team All-Conference ILB/2023 Conference Champ @AidenOdell21 From the coach”Very good linebacker. Excellent in pursuit of the ball. 95 tackles last year. 2 year starter & all conference. Can play at the college level if he wants to.” Coming […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know McGuffey C/MLB Reid Teagarden
June 24, 2024 | contributor
Reid Teagarden McGuffey High School 2025 Center / Middle Linebacker Jersey #68 5’10 175 Other Sports Wrestling, Tennis 2023 First team all-conference O-Line X: @ReidTeagarden From The Coach” Undersized lineman who plays with tremendous effort and technique. First team All Conference as a junior. Highly praised from NFL coaches at prestigious Joe Moore camp. Fits […]
2024 Interview with Reno Presto from McGuffey High School
January 14, 2024 | contributor
Name: Reno Presto School McGuffey High School Class 2025 Position(s): T, DE, DT, and NG How long have you played football, along with the reason or reasons you continue to play? I have played football for 12 years. I play because I found a love for the game when I was in middle school, and […]
Washington beats McGuffey to move on to the 2A semifinals.
November 11, 2023 | Kent Peterson
Washington came into the game after beating Ellwood City last week. Mcguffey came into the after beating Derry last week. Washington received the ball to start the game. After a 3 and out and a bad Washington punt Mcguffey got the ball but missed a field goal so they could not do anything with the […]
WPIAL District 7 Second Round of Playoff Previews
November 9, 2023 | Joey Chirillo
The regular season has ended, however the postseason is just getting started. After the first round of playoffs, many teams made a statement and are calling for the championship. Here is your 2023 District 7 Semi-Finals Week Playoff Preview. Class 1A: South Side (1) – The Rams were one of two teams to not […]
Washington wins at McGuffey 13-7
October 28, 2023 | contributor
Friday night I made the drive from Worthington, Ohio to Claysville to watch McGuffey host rival Washington. This was the first time I have got to see this matchup along with my first time seeing Washington play. Washington wasted no time in taking a 7-0 when Tristian Reed found Zxavian Willis for the 72-yard touchdown […]
WPIAL Elite Eight: Preseason Rankings
August 22, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
AJ & PFN WPIAL Elite Eight: Preseason Rankings 1A: 1. Bishop Canevin 2. Union 3. Clairton 4. Fort Cherry 5. OLSH 6. Greensburg Central Catholic 7. Monessen 8. South Side 2A: 1. Steel Valley 2. Beaver Falls 3. Serra Catholic 4 . Keystone Oaks 5. Washington 6. Neshannock 7. McGuffey 8. Imani […]
2023 WPIAL Media Day: Meet Class 2A
August 8, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Here are some of our players and teams from the WPIAL Class of 2A!
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know McGuffey WR, CB Ryan Keith
July 19, 2023 | contributor
Ryan Keith WR/CB McGuffey Class 2024 Jersey #11 Height 6’2” Weight 185 Other sports Baseball, basketball, and track Twitter @r_keith3 Coach says “Teams best athlete- by measurables. Should be able to take the top off the defense at wide receiver, also can play in the secondary.” Let’s get to know Ryan Can you share with […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know McGuffey FB, MLB Dylan Droboj
July 8, 2023 | contributor
Dylan Droboj Class- 2024 Jersey-#34 Height-6’0 Weight-180 Other sports-Wrestling and Track Twitter-DrobojDylan Coach says “B back in our offense threat to go all the way on every play. Should take the next step on defense this coming season”. Let’s get to know Dylan What’s it like having gray turf to play on? It’s pretty cool […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know McGuffey RB/DB Charles Wagers
July 7, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Player Name: Charles Wagers School: McGuffey Highlanders Class Of: 2024 Position(s): RB/DB Jersey Number: 15 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 150lbs Other Sports: Track Notable Awards or Recognitions: N/A Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @CharlesWagers3 __________________________ Words from the Coach: “Charles is a very explosive runner, he started the last 4 games of 2022 […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know McGuffey lineman Reno Presto
June 15, 2023 | Billy Splain
Reno Presto left tackle and defensive end McGuffey Class Of 2025 Jersey # 70 HT/WT 6’2 240 Other sports baseball all conference Twitter @reno_presto21 Head coach Ed Dalton says Reno has Division 1 talent level, but he must keep progressing”. Why do you play football? I like to be able to be violent without getting […]
McGuffey comes back on Wash High in 43-24 win
October 29, 2022 | Nate Grella
By Nathan Grella & Alex Hughes On paper, Wash High and McGuffey faced off on Friday night for the difference between a 3 and a 4 seed in the Century conference. On the field, McGuffey stunned Wash High in the second half to win one of the biggest rivalries in southwestern PA. Washington started out […]
Keystone Oaks 32 McGuffey 30 Game winner as time ran out in the final quarter
October 16, 2022 | contributor
Brace yourself for a very detailed article on the most exciting game of the year for me this year. This game had it all, scoring, some big defensive plays, player injection, bone-jarring hits, flags galore, and some controversial calls that hurt both teams with the biggest one taking a victory away from one team and […]
2A WPIAL Century Conference Season Preview Magazine @PFNBackyard
August 8, 2022 | Nate Grella
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BackyardPAFootball Podcast: 2022 Century Preview @PFNBackyard @NathanGrella @JeremiahMiller0
August 8, 2022 | Nate Grella
Nathan and Jeremiah are back to fully break down the WPIAL 2A Century! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Become a Supporter! Check out our Merch!
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Ethan Dietrich- McGuffey
July 10, 2022 | contributor
Ethan Dietrich School: McGuffey Class: 2023 Jersey: 22 Height, 5-9 Weight, 195 Other Sports: None Awards: 1st team all-conference linebacker Twitter link: @ethand022 What makes playing at McGuffey so special? The thing that makes playing at McGuffey so special is the amount of free clothes that we get. What are your goals for this season […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Philip McCuen- McGuffey
June 26, 2022 | contributor
Philip McCuen School: McGuffey Class: 2023 Jersey” 2 Height, 6’0 Weight, 180 Other Sports: Basketball and track and field Twitter link: @PhilipMccuen Awards: 1st team all-conference athlete What makes playing for McGuffey so unique? Being able to play with the same teammates since youth and growing our bond, also playing on our beautiful grey field. […]
2022 with Jeremy Fisher, Offensive Line Coach, McGuffey High School
May 24, 2022 | contributor
Jeremy Fisher McGuffey The Coach of the Offensive Line McGuffey is my favorite place in PA to take in a game, so getting this interview was big for me. I think this is one of the best interviews I have been able to get since I have been doing them. I hope you all like […]
Highlanders stay perfect at home: McGuffey beats Beth-Center on Senior night 35-8 @McGuffeyFB @BruceDavidson37
October 23, 2021 | Nate Grella
By: Bruce Davidson In only their fourth and final home game of the 2021 season the McGuffey Highlanders welcomed the Beth-Center Bulldogs on Friday night. Beth-Center received the opening kickoff only to go three and out. McGuffey Junior RB Kyle Brookman notched the first touchdown of the game on a reverse with 8:23 left in […]
Chartiers Houston Slays McGuffey In Program Defining Win On Senior Night 13-7 (Gallery) @MillerTayvian @chbucs1
October 16, 2021 | Nate Grella
It certainly has been a while since Chartiers Houston has been the class of Washington County. That all changed Friday night when the Bucs hosted cross-county rivals McGuffey on senior night. The atmosphere at Buccaneer Stadium would fuel the Bucs to a 13-7 defensive masterclass to put Chartiers Houston in 2nd place in the Century. […]
McGuffey Marches to a 55-22 win over Waynesburg Central @EricDonnelly123 @WaynesburgRaid1 @WBG_RAIDERS @McguffeyFB @PaBackyard
October 9, 2021 | contributor
First I want to thank the guys in the press box for the rosters and to say what a great place McGuffey is to catch a game. The crowd always seems to be into it and it is funny how the PA guy can get on the nerve of the opposing teams fans. Jacob Stephenson […]
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