Trinity Hillers
October 2025
Trinity Takes Down Chartiers Valley for Third Straight Win
October 10, 2025 | Brett Gombita
Trinity’s defense intercepted four passes in the second half en route to a 42-18 win on Friday night over Chartiers Valley. On offense for the Hillers, senior quarterback Jonah Williamson ran for four touchdowns and junior running back Owen Gardner had over 200 yards on the ground. Williamson scored the first touchdown of the game, […]
Twenty-Seven Unanswered Points Help Trinity Beat Thomas Jefferson
October 4, 2025 | Brett Gombita
At the half, the Trinity Hillers trailed the Thomas Jefferson Jaguars, 22-7. From that point on, Thomas Jefferson only gained two first downs. Trinity went on to score 27 unanswered points in the second half to earn a 33-22 win and improve to 2-0 in conference play. Sophomore quarterback Harrison Kolling threw a 36-yard touchdown […]
Trinity Beats Ringgold Behind Williamson’s 6 TDs
September 27, 2025 | Brett Gombita
The Trinity Hillers came into the week with a record of 1-4 after a tough slate of non-conference games. But, they started conference play with a 48-14 win over the Ringgold Rams last night. Senior quarterback Jonah Williamson threw four touchdowns, three to junior wide receiver Braden Berdar, on what were Berdar’s only three touches […]
Peters Township handles Trinity 31-12
September 13, 2025 | Stone Manges
On Friday, September 12th, the Trinity Hillers hosted the Peters Township Indians in Washington. Peters Township prevailed 31-12 thanks to some early splash plays on offense and defense. The Hillers punted it away after stalling on their first drive, and Peters took it down the field on a promising looking drive, but after two flags […]
Trinity vs Peters Township PHOTO GALLERY
September 12, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
Photos taken by: Conor Hoye
Montour holds off late Trinity rally to win 35-27
September 6, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
On Friday evening, the Montour Spartans defeated the Trinity Hillers in a back-and-forth showdown with a final score of 35-27. Trinity started out the gates hot when senior QB Jonah Williamson scored his first touchdown on a 20-yard run giving the Hillers 7-0 about four minutes into the first quarter. Montour and Trinity exchanged punts […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Trinity Hilllers
August 9, 2025 | Mia Williams
Trinity Hillers Head Coach: Dan Knause Class 4A PIAA District: 7 (WPIAL) 2024 Record: 5-6 Key Starters Lost: Nico Mauro Caden Vogel Semaj Fuse Returning Starters: Anthon Giorgi-WR/OLB Matt Richards-OL/DL Chase Kostelnik-DB/WR Jonah Williamson-QB Jackson Starr-OL Seth Stewart-DB Owen Gardner-RB/OLB Braden Berdar-WR Daniel Glass-DB/RB David Gill-LB/DE Ayvari Chandler-WR Khi Bouman-OLB Key Newcomers Owen […]
WPIAL Media Day: Breaking down 28 teams before the 2025 season
August 7, 2025 | Annabelle Aquino
Featuring 28 teams over the six WPIAL classifications, the first annual W.P.I.A.L. Edition and HomeTeam Collections Media Day offered new insight on the offseason training and expectations for the 2025 football season. Teams in attendance included Pine-Richland, Thomas Jefferson, Elizabeth Forward, Western Beaver, Quaker Valley, Penn Hills, Kiski Area, Franklin Regional, Mars, Frazier, Chartiers-Houston, North […]
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.
Trinity clinches playoff berth in 31-21 win over Belle Vernon
October 26, 2024 | Brett Gombita
The Trinity Hillers defeated the Belle Vernon Leopards, 31-21 on Friday night to secure a spot in the 4A WPIAL playoffs. The Hillers once sat at 1-4, but have now won four of their last five games, including this win over the defending WPIAL and PIAA champions of the last two years. Trinity found the […]
Montour Stays Undefeated in 14-7 Win Over Trinity
September 6, 2024 | Brett Gombita
The Montour Spartans defeated the Trinity Hillers by a score of 14-7 on Friday night. The radar predicted a lot of precipitation, but the rain held off until late in the fourth quarter. Trinity received the opening kickoff, but failed to do anything with the ball and had to punt. On Montour’s first drive, senior […]
A Total of 16 WPIAL Players Nominated for PFN’s 4A All-State Team
January 7, 2024 | Brett Gombita
A total of 16 players from the WPIAL were nominated to the PFN Coaches-Select Class 4A All-State football team. Nine of these players were nominated to the 1st team, including Aliquippa running back Tiqwai “Tikey” Hayes, who was also nominated as 4A player of the year. Hayes, a Penn State football commit, finished the 2023 […]
Helmkamp signs letter of intent to Army
December 22, 2023 | Brett Gombita
Last Wednesday, Trinity High School Offensive Tackle Braeden Helmkamp signed his letter of intent to continue his athletic career at Army West Point. Helmkamp, a 6’5” senior, is a four year football letterwinner and was a nominee for the Bill Fralic Award. After much thought and consideration I am extremely excited to announce that I […]
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 […]
Peters Township defeats Trinity 34-7 in fourth quarter blowout
September 9, 2023 | Ryan Thielet
On Fright Night, Peters Township defeated Trinity 34-7 with the help of a fourth-quarter meltdown by Trinity. The first quarter was a defensive battle, with only three points scored by Carter Shanafett. FIELD GOAL IS GOOD , 3-0 @PetersTwpFB over @FootballHillers @PaFootballNews pic.twitter.com/zeIbuxexLC — Brett Gombita 🏴☠️ (@Brett_Gombita) September 8, 2023 Then in the second […]
2023 Conference Preview District 7, Class: 4A Section 3
August 24, 2023 | Ryan Thielet
For ALL District 7 team schedules click HERE
2023 WPIAL Media Day: Class 4A Photos
August 15, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Photos by @KAR120C6 Incase you missed it, here is our Meet & Greet Video for Class 4A:
2023 WPIAL Media Day: Meet Class 4A
August 10, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Here are some of our players and teams from the WPIAL Class of 4A!
Hillers tackle Braeden Helmkamp will join a host of PA players at West Point following his senior year.
August 8, 2023 | Billy Splain
John Loose, Mike Viti, Jeff Monken and company have really stepped up their recruiting game in PA. And it’s working for both the Black Knights and the USA. In the class of 22 they landed six PA players and now this year already they’ve landed Parkland’s Trey Tremba, Richland ath Evan McCracken, SJP ath Nick […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Trinity Hiller lineman Jase Banco
May 31, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jase Banco OL/DL Trinity Hillers Class Of 2024 Jersey #57 HT/WT 6’0” 250 1st Team All Conference OL | 2x 2nd Team All Conference DL Twitter @Jase_Banco Head Coach Dan Knause: “Jase is a returning first-team all conference player and has been a two way starter for the Hillers since he was a sophomore. Jase […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Trinity Hillers lineman Braeden Helmkamp
April 17, 2023 | Billy Splain
Braeden Helmkamp OT/DE Trinity Class Of 2024 Jersey #62 HT/WT 6’5” 265 lbs 80 1/4” wing span 10.25” hands Other sports Baseball All conference PFN All-Academic Twitter @BraedenHelmkamp OFFERS: BUCKNELL, BROWN Head coach Dan Knause says “Braeden is a huge frame with an athletic skillset. He has been a 3 sport athlete and an honors […]
Twelve District VII Players Named to 2022 PA Writers Class 4A All-State Team
December 30, 2022 | Martin Rock
After finishing 13-1 and adding another WPIAL championship, Aliquippa garnered individual honors Friday, as five players were selected to the Pa. Football Writers Class 4A all-state team. Senior offensive linemen Neco Eberhardt and Naquan Crowder, senior defensive back D.J. Walker, junior linebacker Cameron Lindsey and sophomore running back Tiqwai Hayes were honored. Hayes followed up […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: 2022 4A Big Seven Preview
August 13, 2022 | Nate Grella
Nathan and Jeremiah are back to fully break down the WPIAL 4A Big Seven! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Become a Supporter! Check out our Merch!
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