Football

Knoch’s Carson Kosecki looks to throw during practice Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, at Knoch High School.
Knoch determined to get back to winning ways
August 20, 2021
There is optimism in Saxonburg.

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Indiana quarterback Devin Flint throws a pass during practice on Aug. 11, 2021, in Indiana.
Indiana pushing for winning season
Like so many coaches, Brandon Overdorff has so many questions.

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Highlands’ Chandler Thimons looks for a receiver during a 7-on-7 competition in July.
Highlands looks to leave playoff drought in past
Chandler Thimons enters his third year as the Highlands starting quarterback hoping to help snap the Golden Rams’ five-year playoff drought.

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Hampton’s Jayden Resch participates in a 7 on 7 high school football tournament Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Bethel Park.
Hampton determined to build on playoff season
Hampton all-conference wide receiver Benny Haselrig played last season with the letters “IWNBD CH” written on his wrist tape.

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Armstrong quarterback Cadin Olsen throws during 7 on 7 completion on July 7, 2021 at Freeport Area High School.
WPIAL’s leading passer makes Armstrong dangerous
Cadin Olsen burst onto the WPIAL football scene last year by throwing for more than 2,000 yards and 23 touchdowns in his debut season as the Armstrong quarterback.

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Former Pine-Richland head coach Eric Kasperowicz at Pitt practice Aug. 10 at UPMC Rooney Sports Performance Complex. Kasperowicz has filed a federal defamation lawsuit against the district and several top officials alleging they damaged his reputation by making false statements publicly about alleged problems on the high school football team under his leadership.
Former Pine-Richland football coach Eric Kasperowicz suing district, officials for defamation in federal court
August 19, 2021
Former Pine-Richland head football coach Eric Kasperowicz has filed a federal defamation lawsuit against the school district and several top officials claiming they damaged his reputation by publicly accusing him of knowing about hazing and bullying in the football program and failing to report it to authorities.

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Latrobe senior quarterback Bobby Fetter
Latrobe QB Bobby Fetter displays leadership, perspective for Wildcats
When Bobby Fetter learned he might not be able to play football again after he separated his left shoulder for a third time and needed surgery, the Latrobe senior gained a measure of perspective.

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Shalers’ Keegan Smetanka throws during practice Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021 at Shaler Titans Football Field.
Shaler out to end losing streak with new offense
Luke Cignetti and the Shaler football team are ready to show everyone their offense may have a little more zip this season.

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Pine-Richland head coach Steve Campos works with his team during practice on Aug. 17, 2021, in Pine.
After offseason upheaval, Pine-Richland has something to prove
Pine-Richland is a defending WPIAL and PIAA champion, but the Rams aren’t focused on last year. At this point, that undefeated season seems long ago.

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Penn Hills quarterback Julian Dugger looks to throw during practice Friday, Aug. 13, 2021 at Penn Hills High School.
Penn Hills ready to tackle front-loaded schedule
Luke Pugliese doesn’t anticipate having to wait until the Penn Hills football team opens Class 5A Northeast Conference play in early October to find out what kind of team the Indians have.

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North Hills quarterback John Green throws a pass during practice on Aug. 9, 2021, at Martorelli Stadium.
New dual-threat QB brings excitement to North Hills
North Hills is talented and experienced on defense this season, and a little bit Green at quarterback.

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Fox Chapel’s Zidane Thomas (right) and a teammate celebrate during a 7 on 7 high school football tournament Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Bethel Park.
Fox Chapel looks to ride deeper roster into postseason
After a brief interlude as a playoff contender last season following a two-game winning streak, Fox Chapel fell back and missed a WPIAL playoff spot.

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Jeannette senior lineman Justin Shank
Despite defection of teammates, Jeannette’s Justin Shank determined to give his all
August 18, 2021
Justin Shank often asks himself, “Why me?”

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Freeport sophomore wide receiver/outside linebacker Colton Otterman delivers a tackle during a practice drill Aug. 17, 2021, at Freeport High School.
Freeport sophomore Colton Otterman set to take off after breakout freshman season
Colton Otterman is not the biggest dog in the fight. But the Freeport sophomore wide receiver and outside linebacker wants to make sure opponents experience his bite.

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Penn-Trafford quarterback Carter Green throws during 7-on-7 competition July 8, 2021, at Latrobe.
New faces tasked with carrying on Penn-Trafford tradition
Rebuilding is a word that isn’t used around the Penn-Trafford football program. They just retool or restock.

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Latrobe quarterback Bobby Fetter throws during 7-on-7 competition July 8, 2021.
After close calls, Latrobe searching for signature win
Latrobe has made things interesting late in the season the past two years, hanging around teams it wasn’t supposed to get in the ring with and nearly pulling stunners.

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Franklin Regional head coach Lance Getsy works with his team before a 7on7 game on July 15, 2021, at Greater Latrobe High School.
New era dawns at Franklin Regional
It’s a fresh start for the Franklin Regional football team.

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Gateway’s Brad Birch looks to throw during practice Friday, Aug. 13, 2021 at Gateway High School.
Gateway gladly wears bull’s-eye in WPIAL Class 5A
On paper, Gateway certainly has the look of a WPIAL contender.

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Hempfield senior Dan Sierk
No-nonsense lineman helps launch Hempfield into new era
August 17, 2021
If you like no-nonsense, hand-in-the-dirt linemen with impeccable smarts and a mean streak, Dan Sierk is your guy.

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Derry football coach Vince Skillings Derry football coach Vince Skillings
High school notebook: Derry football coaches bridging the age gap
Football teams are learning how to read gaps at camp this week so they can open running lanes this season.

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