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Riverside quarterback Ben Hughes throws a pass during practice on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019.
Riverside to rely on veteran QB Ben Hughes
August 19, 2019
For most teams, a winning record and a trip to the playoffs would be seen as a successful season.

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New Brighton quarterback Jackson Hall works out during practice Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, in New Brighton.
Veteran New Brighton looks to continue upward trend
Through five weeks of the 2018 season, New Brighton had 1-4 record. What had the look of a third consecutive year of missing the postseason took a complete turn in the right direction. The Lions went 4-1 down the stretch.

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Neshannock football players practice Aug. 13, 2019.
Neshannock looks to bounce back from ‘disappointing’ season
High school football coaches talk about it all the time: Every game is meaningful.

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Mohawk football players gather during practice Aug. 13, 2019.
New Mohawk starters carry torch into new season
Mohawk’s 2018 season was one of the best in program history.

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Moon’s Donovan Johnson celebrates with teammates after defeating Archbishop Wood in the PIAA Class 5A boys state championship game Friday, Mar. 22, 2019, at Giant Center in Hershey.
Moon basketball star Donovan Johnson joining brother Cameron in Arizona
Moon basketball star Donovan “Puff” Johnson is joining older brother Cameron in Arizona.

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Peters Twp.’s Aiden McCall breaks up a pass intended for Bethel Park’s Jehvonn Lewis during the second quarter Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, at Peters.
WPIAL position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the cornerbacks
There’s no major college recruit on this list like last year when Aliquippa’s M.J. Devonshire, North Allegheny’s Joey Porter Jr. and Penn Hills’ Daequan Hardy topped the cornerback rankings.

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Burgettstown senior fullback/linebacker Cyle Conley during an Aug. 6, 2019 preseason practice at Burgettstown High School.
Burgettstown seeks back-to-back Three Rivers Conference titles
Burgettstown is ready for another memorable year, similar to the one it put together last season.

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The senior members of the 2019 Brentwood football team are (front, from left) Josh Recker (1), Matthew Shy (55), Aidan Davis (24), Eddie Gomez (11), Matt Veatch (56); (back) Luke Bauer (58), Jayneil Latham (10), John Milcic (14), Ian Thomas (32) and Michael Silvio (4).
MVP lineman Bauer in leading role for Brentwood
The centerpiece of the Brentwood football team is a 5-foot-11, 200-pound senior lineman.

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Steel Valley’s Eshawn Carter scores next to South Side’s Anthony Navarra during the WPIAL Class 2A championship game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, at Robert Morris Unversity.
South Side looks to build on trip to WPIAL title game
The South Side Rams had championship DNA coursing through their veins during the 2018 season.

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Carlynton head coach Rich Piccinini talks to players during practice at the high school Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019.
Piccinini out to change culture for Carlynton football
Rich Piccinini is one of the few football coaches in the WPIAL who knows what it is like to be in the playoffs with Carlynton. He was the Cougars’ offensive coordinator in 2001, the last time the team qualified for the postseason.

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Burrell’s Danica Stone (8) competes for control of the ball against Greensburg Salem’s Maddie Gall (13) during a scrimmage at Offutt Field in Greensburg, on Monday, Aug. 19, 2019.
Consistency could key season for Greensburg Salem girls soccer
When Greensburg Salem girls soccer coach Michael Rhea surveys his team, he sees a hard-working group with the potential for a couple of explosive scorers.

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Greensburg Salem’s Sean Galvin collides with Belle Vernon’s Markello Apodiakos during their game on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, in Greensburg.
Talent-infused Greensburg Salem boys soccer team eyes 1st for program
A whitewashing against eventual state champion West Allegheny in the opening round of the WPIAL Class 3A playoffs meant Greensburg Salem finished with a losing record.

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Deer Lakes’ Madeline Boulos aims a pass on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 during girls’ soccer at Burrell High School. Deer Lakes won 2-1.
Deer Lakes looking to build on historic 2018 season
The Deer Lakes girls soccer team won’t be short on fire power in 2019.

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Deer Lakes Ryan Butler, works with the varsity team during a recent practice Tuesday. Aug 13, 2019.
Deer Lakes enters season with ‘unfinished business’ mindset
Deer Lakes boys soccer made a historic run last season.

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Junior wide receiver, tight end and linebacker Max Matolcsy led Plum in both receiving and total tackles in 2018.
Plum’s Matolcsy hopes to build on solid sophomore season as 2-way player
Max Matolcsy led the Plum football team last year in receiving yards and touchdowns, total tackles and interceptions.

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Norwin tight end Tanner Krevokuch hauls in a a pass to score points against Penn Trafford in the championship game of the Westmoreland County Coaches Association 7on7 tournament on Thursday July 18, 2019 at Latrobe High School. Norwin defeated Penn Trafford 24-13.
Krevokuch grows into expanded role in Norwin offense
If the Norwin football team hopes to qualify for the WPIAL Class 6A playoffs this season, then the Knights will need a big season from senior quarterback Jack Salopek.

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West Allegheny’s Hendrick named to USA Baseball 18U national roster
West Allegheny’s Austin Hendrick has had an impressive summer.

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Valley’s Vaun Ross (left) tries to elude a Kiski Area defender during the Westmoreland County Coaches Association 7-on-7 tournament on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Greater Latrobe High School.
Ross set to guide Valley’s young roster
Graduation can hit high school athletic programs. Valley knows that feeling.

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Newly-led Summit Academy to play 5 of 6 top seeds from last year
Joe Marak might only be in his first year as head coach at Summit Academy, but it’s just like home to him.

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Wilmington Area’s Junior McConahy and Noah Hunt take down Steel Valley’s NiJhay Burt during the 2A PIAA semifinal Friday, Nov. 30, 2018 at Ambridge High School.
Steel Valley adjusts to new coach, shorthanded roster
Maroon and gold is the new blue and gold for new Steel Valley coach Ray Braszo as the long-time coach will once again walk the home sideline at Ironmen Stadium.

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