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Highlands senior Jermaine Jett takes a handoff during practice on Aug. 14, 2017, at Highlands Golden Rams Stadium.

Highlands senior RB Jermaine Jett poised for big final season

August 16, 2017

For the past three seasons Highlands senior running back Jermaine Jett played the role of groomsman. But after patiently waiting his time behind standouts Elijah

Springdale head coach Jim Hastings instructs players during their practice at the high school on Thursday, March 17, 2016.

Fox Chapel baseball gets its guy in new coach Hastings

Jim Hastings went without a baseball coaching job for a couple of months when he resigned from Springdale shortly after the Dynamos' season ended in

Freeport coach Joe Sprumont watches as senior Morgan Penn, works on putting during practice Tuesday August 15, 2017. at The Buffalo Golf Course in Saver.

Deer Lakes, Freeport boys ready to 3-peat

Freeport and Deer Lakes are separated by only 12 miles, but they've been in different sections for golf the last few years. The split allowed

Derry quarterback Ryan Polinsky, fakes the handoff to Shawn Broadway, during the WCCA 7 on 7 football games, at Latrobe Area Senior High School, in Unity Township, on Thursday, July 20, 2017.

WPIAL football conference preview: Class 3A Interstate

The favorite South Park (5-5 overall, 5-2 Interstate in 2016) The Eagles were a streaky team a season ago, losing four straight early in the

Belle Vernon lineman Blake Zubovic (facing) committed to Pitt and is one of the top returning players in the Class 4A Big 9 Conference.

HS football position by position breakdown: Scouting the offensive linemen

Western Pennsylvania's depth at skill positions varies between seasons, with an extra strong running back or quarterback class every couple of years. Yet oversized linemen

Ligonier Valley works out Wednesday July 26, 2017 at Ligonier Valley Stadium.

Big offensive line looks to pave way for Ligonier Valley

Everyone knows the Ligonier Valley football team has a lot of skilled players returning. Back are wide receivers Aaron Tutino and Jackson Daugherty, who combined

Franklin Regional freshman Harper commits to Virginia Tech

Bryce Harper gets teased about his name all the time. A murmur from the stands usually begins during the starting lineups or during his initial

Latrobe's Brady Pevarnik putts on the 18th green during the 2016 PIAA West Region golf tournament on Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, at Tom's Run Golf Course in Blairsville, Pa.

Arnold Palmer links high school golfers Pevarnik, Jackson

Brady Pevarnik and Palmer Jackson have been friends for years and have played countless rounds of golf together. High school golf season opens Thursday and

Shady Side Academy’s Lauer looks forward to cross country season

August 15, 2017

Jeanne Lauer has been a successful athlete at Shady Side Academy in track, swimming and cross country for three years. As she enters her senior

Austin Romanchak runs the ball back after an interception during practice Aug. 9, 2017.

Dual-threat Romanchak ready to lead Freeport back to playoffs

Austin Romanchak grew up with a mentor in his backyard. He watched his older brother, Andrew, develop his athletic skills and mold himself into a

Seton-La Salle running back Lionel Deanes runs for 6 yards on the first play from scrimmage against Burrell on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, at Burrell.

WPIAL football conference preview: Class 3A Allegheny

The favorite Seton-La Salle (5-4 overall, 4-3 Allegheny in 2016) The Rebels missed the playoffs a year ago, but they stand poised to take control

Latrobe's Trent Holler practices Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, at Latrobe.

Presence of pros on campus leaves impression on Latrobe players

Of all the high school football teams in Western Pennsylvania — and there are many — only one consistently shares its stadium with the Steelers,

Guido: It’s a season of change for high school soccer

High school soccer players can now kick the ball in any direction to begin play. That new kickoff procedure is one of eight changes approved

Julian Major, wide receiver for Penn Hills Indians is committed to Michigan State.

HS football position by position breakdown: Scouting the wide receivers

Familiar names will wear unfamiliar jerseys this fall. Several standout WPIAL receivers switched schools since last season, transfers who could make a real impact on

Behr leads Franklin Regional girls golf into new season

The Franklin Regional girls golf team is set to build off last season's finish. In 2016, the Panthers placed third in their section as a

Hempfield's Braden Brose makes a catch through traffic, during the WCCA 7 on 7 football games, at Latrobe Area Senior High School, in Unity Township, on Thursday, July 20, 2017.

High school football preview by position

Tribune-Review high school sports writer Chris Harlan is previewing the 2017 high school football season by breaking down the top players in the region by