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Hampton boys soccer looks to replace, repeat
August 23, 2018
Winning teams might feature talent, but Hampton's established culture of apprenticeship might be the key to its success this year again. Tasked with replacing a

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With roster numbers up, Avella looks to rise up the Tri-County South standings
This decade started in typical fashion for the Avella football program. They struggled with roster size and failed to compete, going 1-17 in 2010 and

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Mt. Pleasant's Alex Kadylak, during the Westmoreland County Coaches Association annual 7 on 7 tournament, at Greater Latrobe Area High School, in Unity Twp., on Thursday, July 19, 2018.
5 things to watch in Week Zero of high school football: Most teams spurn 2nd scrimmage
For the third year in a row, WPIAL football coaches had a decision to make. Should they use this weekend for a second scrimmage, or

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Springdale keeper Mike Zolnierczyk (1) makes a save during the WPIAL Class A championship game Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 at Highmark Stadium. North Catholic won 2-0.
Springdale goalkeeper Zolnierczyk offered by Harvard
Despite his all-WPIAL goalkeeper status, Mike Zolnierczyk had no desire to stop Harvard from presenting him his first Division I soccer offer. Zolnierczyk, the senior

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Mt. Lebanon quarterback Seth Morgan participates in football practice at the school Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018.
Week Zero’s don’t-miss high school football matchups
Here's a look at some of Week Zero's top high school football matchups in various classifications in Western Pennsylvania: Nonconference GATEWAY at MT. LEBANON 7:30

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WPIAL rules basketball standouts Cali Konek, Thomas Melonja eligible at new schools
The WPIAL cleared two basketball stars to play their senior seasons at their new schools. Franklin Regional senior Cali Konek and Peters Township senior Thomas

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Latrobe's Lillian Jones practices a drill with teammates during Latrobe girls' soccer practice on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2018 at Greater Latrobe High School.
Led by underclassmen, Latrobe girls soccer looks to grow together
With no seniors on its roster, Latrobe's girls soccer team is in a unique situation -- the Wildcats have two years to play together as

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Latrobe's Michael Hook runs down the ball during a practice scrimmage against teammates at Latrobe boys' soccer practice on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2018 at Greater Latrobe High School.
Latrobe’s boys soccer team continues to grow
Despite having just five returning starters, Latrobe's boys soccer team believes it can make progress this fall. The Wildcats welcome back seniors Marshal Kalning, Bryce

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Coach Matt Morgan during practice at Plum High School on August, 8, 2018.
A-K Valley high school notebook: 9 A-K Valley teams to play Week Zero game
Friday marks the third iteration of Week Zero since the PIAA began allowing football teams to start playing an optional nonconference game instead of a

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Valley’s Noah Hutcherson watches with teammate Evan Anderson (middle) during a 7-on-7 game Thursday, July 19, 2018 in the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association 7-on-7 tournament.
Hutcherson to serve as Valley’s Swiss-Army knife this season
Valley senior football standout Noah Hutcherson has a knack for lighting up a room, and there's no mistaking the 6-foot, 180-pounder when he steps off

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HS football position by position breakdown: Scouting the new head coaches
Rarely does a high school receive an application from a hall of fame coach with six WPIAL football titles, so Ringgold didn't hesitate. The Rams

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Penn Trafford coach John Ruane, during the Westmoreland County Coaches Association annual 7 on 7 tournament, at Greater Latrobe Area High School, in Unity Twp., on Thursday, July 19, 2018.
Rivals Norwin, Penn-Trafford ready to open up playbook in Week Zero matchup
Scrimmage film can be a borefest for high school football coaches who are looking for helpful clues and tendencies but instead get a couple hours

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Yough No. 35 Jacob Sever
Sever, Yough teammates display high IQ on and off the field
If Yough can make the grade on the field like it has in the classroom, the Cougars might be contending for a conference championship. And

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Trib HSSN goes on the record with Northgate’s Anthony Barbarino
The TribLive High School Sports Network recently asked more than 30 football players to answer questions, that ... well, weren't about X's and O's of

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Pine-Richland center Michael Dorundo (left) competes during practice Monday, Aug. 6, 2018.
Pine-Richland set to kick off season against top-ranked team in country
The defending WPIAL and PIAA champion in Pennsylvania's largest classification, Pine-Richland, will battle the top-ranked football team in the country at 7:30 p.m. Friday at

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Chick’s Picks gets out the crystal ball for Week Zero
The man, the myth, the legend: Week Zero is here. You may be asking yourself -- what exactly is Week Zero anyway Week Zero offers

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Bentworth adjusts to Class A competition
Bentworth looks forward to a more level playing field this season after moving back to Class A and the Tri-County South Conference. That was the

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South Allegheny looking to take next step under 2nd-year coach
Coming off a 2-7 season, South Allegheny's football team is a year older and ready to compete for a WPIAL playoff spot. With eight starters

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Charleroi ‘learning’ defensive style of football under 1st-year coach
There's no doubt first-year Charleroi coach Lance Getsy takes over a talented Cougars squad. A 2,000-yard passer, 1,000-yard rusher and a 1,000-yard receiver all return

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Frazier ready to battle in Class 2A Century Conference
Three years ago, Frazier was among the final four standing in Class A. But after losing some key players to graduation, the Commodores have struggled

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