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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
August 19, 2021
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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Kiski Area quarterback Lebryn Smith works with his varsity team Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021.
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.

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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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Meghan Zambruno helped lead the Greensburg Central Catholic girls golf team to a WPIAL title and PIAA runner-up finish last season.
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.

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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.

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Jeannette senior lineman Justin Shank
Despite defection of teammates, Jeannette’s Justin Shank determined to give his all
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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Central Valley running back Landon Alexander works out during practice on Aug. 9, 2021, in Center.
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.

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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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Woodland Hills’ Amare Brown looks on during a 7 on 7 high school football tournament Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Bethel Park.
Woodland Hills looks to build on bounce-back season
Sustaining the momentum Woodland Hills started to build last season isn’t something senior Deontae Williams takes lightly.

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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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Fox Chapel receiver Landyn Moore works out during practice Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021.
New receiving corps hoping to catch fire for Fox Chapel
Lorenzo Jenkins was Fox Chapel’s leading receiver over the past two years.

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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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Gateway’s Brad Birch throws during practice Friday, Aug. 13, 2021 at Gateway High School.
2021 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the quarterbacks
Starting today, TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here’s a look at the top quarterbacks for the 2021 season.

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West Allegheny quarterback Gavin Miller throws a pass during practice on Aug. 16, 2021, in North Fayette.
Blue-chip QB boosts West Allegheny’s hopes
As September became October last season, West Allegheny was 3-1 and in good shape to earn one of eight Class 5A football playoff spots.

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