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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.
Highlands’ new-look offensive line showing potential
Last year, a Highlands offensive line that included four seniors opened holes for the run game and protected the passer who averaged 300 yards a game as the Golden Rams finished 4-3 in the Greater Allegheny Conference and challenged for a WPIAL playoff spot through the final week of the regular season.
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.
2021 WPIAL golf season primer
High school golf season at a glance
2021 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the wide receivers
TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here’s a look at the top wide receivers for the 2021 season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
With more preparation, Kiski Area expects strong start to season
Matt Hilty is hoping this season at Kiski Area can start and remain normal after a 2020 fall that was anything but.
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.
Greensburg Central Catholic girls golf team looks to continue its dominance
August 18, 2021
There hasn’t been a more consistent Class AA girls golf team in the WPIAL or state than Greensburg Central Catholic.
10 WPIAL players make All-American games watch list
The 2021 High School All-American soccer games will be played Dec. 11 in Orlando, Fla.
Despite defection of teammates, Jeannette’s Justin Shank determined to give his all
Justin Shank often asks himself, “Why me?”
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.
2021 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the running backs
Starting this week, TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here’s a look at the top running backs for the 2021 season.
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.
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.
New era dawns at Franklin Regional
It’s a fresh start for the Franklin Regional football team.
