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Bishop Canevin’s Jason Cross plays against Union in the WPIAL Class A championship game on Nov. 25, 2022, at Acrisure Stadium.
2023 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the safeties
August 24, 2023
TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here’s a look at the top safeties for the 2023 season.

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 23, 2023
August 23, 2023
High schools

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Moe Rosensteel Award watch list for WPIAL’s top girls soccer player announced
The 2023 Moe Rosensteel Player of the Year watch list is here, just a few days before the start of the high school season.

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Western Beaver’s Tyson Florence catches a pass Aug. 10 in Industry.
Countdown to kickoff: Handful of WPIAL teams still playing Saturday home games
With the onslaught of high school stadium renovations over the last two decades, the number of WPIAL schools that play their home games on Saturday afternoons because they have no lights at their facility has shrunk to only three.

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OLSH’s Vann Kavals throws during the Willie Thrower quarterback camp May 13 at Valley High School.
Deep senior class ready to lead the charge for OLSH
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart’s Brazell twins have been collecting motivation over the past couple of seasons.

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Fort Cherry’s Matt Sieg works out during practice on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, at Fort Cherry.
With star QB returning for sophomore season, Fort Cherry looks to keep climbing
Ever since suffering through a winless season four years ago, Fort Cherry has been on an upward trajectory.

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Cornell’s Julian Cordice makes a video on picture day on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, at Cornell.
Cornell turns the page after last season’s close call
In the past two season finales, the Cornell Raiders fell short a yard or two short in matchups against Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. Last year’s 27-26 loss kept the Raiders from advancing to the WPIAL Class A playoffs.

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Chartiers Houston lineman Jack Heiser works out during practice on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, in Chartiers.
Chartiers-Houston hopes to turn hours in weight room into wins on field
Chartiers-Houston lineman Jack Heiser knows the Buccaneers are equipped to keep moving forward this season. Up and down the roster, Chartiers-Houston has been building strength to push forward.

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Carlynton’s Jadin McKnight goes through drills during a practice last season.
Carlynton hoping for turnaround season under new coach
The Class A Black Hills Conference wasn’t a friendly environment for Carlynton last season.

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Burgettstown head coach Mark Druga works with his team during practice on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, in Burgettstown.
It’s back to the future for Burgettstown, coach Mark Druga
Burgettstown has a new head coach, but he’s no stranger to the Blue Devils sideline.

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Bishop Canevin’s Kole Olszewski throws during the Willie Thrower quarterback camp May 13 at Valley High School.
Bishop Canevin gets back to basics in quest to return to top of WPIAL Class A heap
Bishop Canevin coach Rich Johnson believes his team will be boring at times this season, and he’s excited to see it.

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Avella’s Cole Jaworowski works out during practice on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, in Avella.
Strong offseason breeds optimism at Avella despite small roster
Avella carries one of the smallest rosters in WPIAL football. The Eagles’ personnel can change greatly year by year due to the small numbers, but the Eagles always come motivated despite those challenges.

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Mars head coach Eric Kasperowicz works with his team during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, at Mars.
2023 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week Zero
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Springdale’s Chase Weirhauch practices Aug. 23, 2023, at Springdale.
QB Chase Weihrauch aims to lead Springdale football team to bounce-back season
Chase Weihrauch made his starting quarterback debut in last year’s Week Zero game against Ligonier Valley.

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Yough’s Raidon Kuroda
Westmoreland County football players to watch in 2023 Week Zero
Here’s a look at four Westmoreland County football players to watch in Week Zero:

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Hempfield quarterback Keiran Lippmann (12) runs a play during practice Aug. 22, 2023.
New coaches add spark to Hempfield-Greensburg Salem rivalry
Ty George was a sophomore at Hempfield the last time Greensburg Salem was victorious in this historic series.

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Mt. Pleasant coach Jason Fazekas speaks to the offense during WCCA 7-on-7 competition at Latrobe.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2023 Week Zero
Nonconference

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Ligonier Valley’s Cole Henry (back left) participates in a drill during practice Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, at Weller Field in Ligonier.
The Birdie living up to the hype while picking Westmoreland County games
The Birdie

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Burrell’s Devin Beattie breaks toward the sideline past Jeannette’s Mitchell Steele in the fourth quarter of last year’s matchup.
Stop bugging The Birdie as he makes his Week Zero picks in A-K Valley football
The Birdie

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Plum quarterback Sean Franzi works out during practice Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023.
Plum, Kiski Area to work out the kinks in Week Zero rivalry matchup
Plum and Kiski Area passed each other last year when the WPIAL realigned its football conferences and classifications.

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