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Westmoreland County football players to watch for Week 3
September 24, 2020
Landan Carns
After years on losing end, Southmoreland trying to turn tide in rivalry with Mt. Pleasant
Their schools are a 5 miles apart. Students live across the street from one another where Mt. Pleasant borough and East Huntingdon Township meet.
Westmoreland County don’t miss high school football matchups for Week 3
Class 6A
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High school football schedule, broadcasts for Week 3
Thursday
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