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Penn-Trafford's Will Mayr runs drills at the Penn-Trafford Warrior's Stadium on August 8th, 2017.
Penn-Trafford senior lineman Mayr has Will to Win
August 20, 2017
As a third-year senior starter, Will Mayr knows his value to the Penn-Trafford football team will increase greatly as the Warriors stare down high expectations

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GCC girls seeking 3rd straight WPIAL golf title
With one of the greatest players in program history gone, you might expect Greensburg Central Catholic's girls golf team to walk the course with a

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The Jeannette Jayhawks come in together before practice at McKee Stadium on August 9, 2017.
WPIAL Class A breakdown: Jeannette, Imani Christian look to challenge perennial favorite Clairton
August 19, 2017
The buzz began in early July and created a perfect storm of curiosity and discord. A social media-fueled debate questioned whether Clairton, the three-time defending

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Plum coach Matt Morgan works with his Mustangs on Friday August 11, 2017.
Veteran linemen to help guide Plum offense
With four veterans to block and a few physical runners behind them, Plum has embraced its coach's roots. andquot;We should be able to run the

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no. 28 Jake Blumer, runs with the ball after recieving a hand-off during heat acclimation practice on Tuesday, August 8, 2017.
Underclassmen set for bigger roles with Leechburg football team
August 18, 2017
As Leechburg struggled toward a 1-9 finish last year, two underclassmen who seized the opportunity for playing time are ready to make their mark as

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Stiller, Karafa return to lead Penn Hills golf
Golf might not be one of the most popular sports at Penn Hills. However, the boys golf team comprises of a mixture of experience and

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Julian Major, wide receiver for the Penn Hills Indians, during football practice at the Fralic Center on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017.
Penn Hills makes quick transition to new coach
Even though Jon LeDonne was just named Penn Hills' football coach in June, the players have acclimated themselves to his schemes faster than expected. The

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2017 Brentwood football team
Brentwood has skill to contend in Eastern Conference
The starting lineup on the Brentwood football team is brimming with talented athletes. Nearly all the starters will play on both offense and defense. andquot;At

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Junior Jon Ruffing (back) practices with the Bishop Canevin football team Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017.
Shorthanded Bishop Canevin looks to overcome roster turnover
It has been an offseason of attrition for the Bishop Canevin football team. The Crusaders lost a senior class of eight players from the 2016

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Chartiers Valley WR Ray Olkosky turns up field after catching a ball during practice Aug. 17, 2017, at Chartiers Valley High School.
Knause hopes to build Chartiers Valley into a winner
Dan Knause has been around Chartiers Valley High School only since April, when he took over as the Colts football coach. But he is well

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North Hills senior defensive tackle Lirion Murtezi competes during practice Aug. 15, 2017.
North Hills puts focus on Northern Seven Conference victories
Making the playoffs hasn't been a problem in Pat Carey's first four seasons as coach of the North Hills football team. The Indians have made

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North Allegheny senior quarterback Luke Trueman competes during practice Aug. 15, 2017, at North Allegheny.
Despite position question marks, North Allegheny expects to compete for Northern Seven title
Dylan Wall enters his second year as a starting offensive guard with a simple mindset. North Allegheny's linemen aren't going to add any points to

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Baldwin quarterback Jeremy Jenkins (right) hands off to running back Angelo Priore at practice Aug. 14, 2017, at Baldwin.
Cooley leads young Baldwin football team into season
It's been a process. Baldwin first-year coach Loran Cooley was hired March 8 and immediately began piecing together his staff. Since then, the Baldwin coaches

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WPIAL football conference preview: Class 2A Midwestern Athletic
The favorite Neshannock (12-2 overall, 7-0 Midwestern in 2016) Reigning conference champion Neshannock is looking to turn the page after having a special season halted

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Mt. Pleasant's Cody Reese practices Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017.
Reese relishes role in Mt. Pleasant backfield
Midseason changes aren't always the best thing for football teams. But for Mt. Pleasant and Cody Reese, a major position change paid off last season,

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Derry assistant coach Tim Downey explains a play during girls' varsity soccer practice Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017 at Derry Area High School.
McKlveen steps back between pipes for Derry girls
Moiya McKlveen will be happy to have a little extra space to work this fall. Following a year of playing in the field, McKlveen played

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Derry's head coach Iwan Fuchs talks to players during boys' soccer practice Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017 at Derry Area High School.
New coach Fuchs hopes to get Derry boys out of section cellar
Finding a more qualified candidate to bring a fresh perspective to the Derry boys soccer program than first-year coach Iwan Fuchs would have been difficult.

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McKeesport’s Layton Jordan (right) can play multiple positions, but several colleges recruiting him see him as a hybrid linebacker.
HS football position by position breakdown: Scouting the linebackers
Layton Jordan's position is a multiple-choice test. The McKeesport senior is an outside linebacker on defense and a wingback for the Tigers' option offense. The

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Kiski Area's Ross Greece, works out as a defensive back during a recent practice.Wednesday August 16, 2017.
Kiski Area’s ‘Hollywood’ Greece set for featured role
August 17, 2017
Sam Albert took one look at Ross Greece and knew which nickname to bestow on his new player. Hollywood. andquot;If I looked like him, if

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CTK ’17 – 5-A Big East Conference Preview
Last season, Big East Conference teams were involved in some of the most dramatic and wild finishes in the entire WPIAL, including multiple involving the McKeesport Tigers. In the regular season, Armstrong edged McKeesport in an overtime classic. Meanwhile in the 5A semifinals, it was the Tigers who pulled off a Hail Mary to win […]

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