California Trojans
| California Trojans |
| Head Coach: N/A |
| PIAA District 7 - Class 1A |
| WPIAL 1A Section 2 |
| OVERALL | PCT | CONF | PCT | HOME | AWAY | STREAK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-0 | 0.000 | 0-0 | 0.000 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
09-06 |
vs. Waynesburg Central |
- |
09-13 |
@ Bentworth |
- |
10-11 |
@ West Greene |
- |
10-25 |
vs. Jefferson-Morgan |
- |
Waynesburg Central defeats California in statement win
September 9, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Written by: Kent Peterson & Joe Veneziale The California Trojans traveled to Waynesburg Central Highschool to take on the Raiders for week 3 of Greene County high school football. After California threw an interception Waynesburg went down the field for a 6-yard touchdown run ran in by junior quarterback Jacob Stevenson. Interception by @WaynesburgRaid1 stops […]
2023 WPIAL Media Day Photos: Class 1A
August 15, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Photos by @KAR120C6 Incase you missed it, here is our MEET & GREET video for Class 1A:
2023 WPIAL Media Day: Meeting Class 1A
August 7, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Here are some of our players and teams from the WPIAL Class of 1A!
McKeesport bests Belle Vernon to win the 2023 Gold Bowl: Photos and Highlight reel
July 17, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
This past Saturday Belle Vernon hosted its annual Gold Bowl where seven different WPIAL teams competed against each other in seven-on-seven competition. The day started off great for Belle Vernon team A as Quinton Martin participated in this year’s battle at the beach. Connellsville came out throwing 30+ yard passes and proved to be effective, […]
Team Effort leads California to 27-6 upset win over Carmichaels
October 15, 2022 | Ethan Spozarski
Four different players contributed touchdowns in the 27-6 victory over Carmichaels. “Our coach told us this was going to be a game in the trenches,” junior quarterback Jake Layhue said. “And we won, hit our blocks and ran the ball.” California opened up the scoring on a one-yard rushing touchdown with 4:14 remaining in […]
Maples Bury Trojans in 52-20 Blowout
October 1, 2022 | Nate Grella
Death, taxes and Landan Stevenson. The three constants of life as a Tri-County South football player in 2022. The latest victim to find this out? The California Trojans. The California Trojans came into 2022 as one of the favorites to win the conference, and had a spotless record until a six turnover outing a week […]
1A WPIAL Tri-County South Conference Season Preview Magazine @PFNBackyard
August 5, 2022 | Nate Grella
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BackyardPAFootball Podcast: 2022 Tri-County South Preview @PFNBackyard @NathanGrella @JeremiahMiller0
August 4, 2022 | Nate Grella
Nathan and Jeremiah are back to fully break down the WPIAL 1A Tri-County South! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Become a Supporter! Check out our Merch!
Leechburg 28 California 7 on 11/5/2021 @caltrojansfb @lasd_athletics
November 7, 2021 | William Spicher
On a cool early November night a WPIAL 1A playoff football game was played at Veterans Memorial Field – the first ever in the 75 year history of the venue. Temperature dropped to low 30s by end of game however Leechburg’s offense, defense, and special teams kept their fans heated with a performance that lead […]
Carmichaels Takes Down California in TCS Thriller 35-20 @CarmichaelsFB
October 16, 2021 | Nate Grella
By Collin Rhodes The end of the season draws ever closer, making every game that much more important. Two teams went head to head for 2nd place in section 2 of the 1A Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League, as the Carmichaels Mighty Makes (5-2[3-1]) visit the California Trojans (5-1[3-1]) in California, Pennsylvania. Both Carmichaels and […]
California Makes Statement in Win over 2A Waynesburg 49-7 @NickHaus75 @CalTrojansFB @PABackyard
September 11, 2021 | Nate Grella
By Nick Haushalter Last night’s contest between the Waynesburg Red Raiders and the visiting California Trojans ended decisively in Cal’s favor, as they drove home celebrating a convincing 49-7 victory. While the entire team played admirably, two Trojans stood out especially– QB Hunter Assad and RB Damani Stafford. Assad showed off his prowess on the […]
2021 BackyardPAFootball Team Profile: California
August 25, 2021 | Nate Grella
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2021 PFN Player Preview: Damani Stafford-California Trojans @StaffordDamani @caltrojansfb
August 11, 2021 | Billy Splain
Damani Stafford California Trojans Class Of: 2022 Position(s): ATH/LB Jersey#: 1 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 216 Other Sports: Basketball Awards? 2021 All Conference & All Area Athlete and Impactful Player Twitter @StaffordDamani _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why do you play football? I play football because I saw what this sport can do for other people. This sport takes young […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: WPIAL Tri-County South 2021 Season Preview @nathangrella @JeremiahMiller0
August 6, 2021 | Nate Grella
Nathan and Jeremiah are BACK to preview the most exciting 1A conference in the WPIAL, the Tri-County South! Nathan and Jeremiah break down if Avella can take the next step, what’s going on at Jefferson-Morgan, if Mapletown are playoff dark horses, and if California can repeat as Section champions! CLICK PLAY BELOW or Listen HERE […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Ethan Fike- California @caltrojansfb @Ethan_fike @PaBackyard
July 31, 2021 | Billy Splain
Ethan Fike California Area Class Of 2022 LB/ATH Jersey # 10 HT/WT 207 6ft 55 Tackles 2 FFs 2 FRs Other sports Track- 110m / 300m hurdles 4×4 and long jump DPOY, 1st Team All conference, MVI Finest 30, 1st Team All Backyard team (all mon valley) Twitter @Ethan_fike Why do you play football? I […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The California Trojans @caltrojansfb @DamaniStafford @ethan_fike @PABackyard
July 24, 2021 | Nate Grella
California Trojans PFN PAGE PIAA District 7 – Class A League: Tri-County South Head Coach Ed Woods @caltrojansfb 2020 Season Record 6-1 (6-0) 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 vs. Charleroi (SCR) 10:00 am 08-27 @ Uniontown (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-03 vs. Bethlehem-Center (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-10 @ Waynesburg Central (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-17 @ West Greene (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-24 vs. Mapletown (0-0) * […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast LIVE 7 PM 5/13: Talking California- Interview with Ethan Fike, Damani Stafford, Hunter Assad
May 12, 2021 | Nate Grella
TUNE IN AT 7PM for the LIVE PREMIERE Nathan and Jeremiah sit down with California QB/RB Damani Stafford, QB Hunter Assad, and TE/LB Ethan Fike to discuss the upcoming season, recap their 2020 Tri-County South Final run, as well as argue what the best type of meat is!
Shenango holds off late California comeback to advance to the WPIAL 1A Semifinal 28-21 @carter_newcome
November 2, 2020 | Nate Grella
By: Carter Newcome The Shenango Wildcats were able to overcome a late California rally to win 28-21 in the first round of the WPIAL 1A playoffs. After trailing 21-7 with just 5 minutes to play, the California Trojans were able to find lightning in a bottle. Jaeden Zuzak broke back to back 40 yard plus […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Week 6 Review: Belle Vernon Makes a Statement, Cal Punches their Ticket
October 19, 2020 | Nate Grella
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BackyardPAFootball Recap Video: California vs Carmichaels 10/17
October 19, 2020 | Nate Grella
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Zuzak Scores 6 TDs as Trojans Win Tri-County South 49-20 at Carmichaels @nathagrella
October 17, 2020 | Nate Grella
Picture- @sykotyk For both the Mikes and the Torjans, it’s been nothing but perfection the whole year and for a Saturday night clash, the Tri-County South came down to Carmichaels and California. Led by Jaeden Zuzak, the WPIAL leader in both rushing yards and touchdowns, California was poised to win it’s first outright section title […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Week 5 Review- Trinity’s Playoff Hopes, Jaeden Zuzak Dominates the WPIAL
October 11, 2020 | Nate Grella
CLICK HERE to play, or press play in the module below- Nathan and Jeremiah recap the week’s action including a statement rivalry victory by the Trinity Hillers that could propel them to the playoffs, along with discussion on the top of the Tri-County South and Frazier’s hopes as well. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! […]
Zuzak propels his Trojans past the Rockets as they remain undefeated- @caltrojansfb @JMSDRockets
October 10, 2020 | Peyton Trollinger
Jaeden Zuzak, who is a senior at California and the star running back, came into tonight’s game with 13 touchdowns in three games. Tonight, he finished with over 400 rushing yards, seven touchdowns, and an interception. Thanks to his efforts, the Trojans leave victorious over the Jefferson-Morgan Rockets by a final score of 65-22. Here […]
BackyardPAFootball Recap Video: California vs Avella 10/02
October 6, 2020 | Nate Grella
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Zuzak and Stafford Dominant in California’s 55-16 Win Over Avella
October 3, 2020 | Nate Grella
Two undefeated teams matched up Friday night in a Tri-County South matchup between two of the three leaders of the conference. The winner of the game would have an inside track to a conference championship and a future date with the third undefeated Carmichaels. The first team, Avella, came out of nowhere. Preseason rankings had […]
PFN BackyardPAFootball Podcast Team Previews: WPIAL 1A Tri-County South Conference
September 9, 2020 | Nate Grella
Avella- Bentworth- California- Carmichaels- Jefferson-Morgan- Monessen More Previews to Come! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: WPIAL Tri-County South Preview
August 31, 2020 | Nate Grella
Nathan and Jeremiah preview the upcoming Tri-County South season as well as predict their order of finish! CLICK HERE to play the episode, or click play on the module below Avella- 11:05 Bentworth- 12:50 California- 19:09 Carmichaels- 23:44 Jefferson-Morgan- 27:50 Mapletown- 32:05 Monessen- 34:07 West Greene- 36:25 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast LIVE: Tri-County South Preview- 7:30 PM, Thursday 7/30
July 30, 2020 | Nate Grella
Tune in for the BackyardPAFootball Podcast’s LIVE PREMIERE of their preview of the Tri-County South! Nathan and Jeremiah break down the 1A WPIAL Tri-County South and discuss each team in depth, along with predicting the conferences order of finish. The stream will begin at 7:30 on July 30th and will be available for replay following […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast- Breaking Down California: Interview with Teammates Damani Stafford and Ethan Fike
April 22, 2020 | Nate Grella
LISTEN HERE! Or Click Below California players Damani Stafford and Ethan Fike join the podcast to discuss their 2019 seasons as well give a few thoughts on the upcoming Trojans season. Damani gives a scoop about the California QB situation, and both players enjoy giving their favorites in Meat and Potatoes. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Breaking Down the Backyard: Interview with OR Reporter Tyler Godwin
April 11, 2020 | Nate Grella
LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE! Tyler Godwin jumps on the podcast to talk about his time covering the backyard with the Observer Reporter, who he thinks is the most underrated teams and players going into 2020, as well as discusses what it’s like to work in the press box every friday night. LIKE US ON […]
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