Football

Latrobe quarterback John Wetzel leaps over Highlands’ Nick McQuade in the fourth quarter Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Highlands Golden Rams Stadium.
Deep backfield gives Latrobe options in running game
August 17, 2023
When teams prepared to play Latrobe last season, their focus was on stopping bruising running back Robert Fulton.

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Southmoreland quarterback Kadin Keefer throws during WCAA 7-on-7 competition July 19 at Latrobe.
Explosive offense has Southmoreland in position for big year
August 16, 2023
Attend a Southmoreland football game. Stay for the fireworks.

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Mt. Pleasant quarterback Cole Chatfield throws during WCAA 7-on-7 competition July 19 at Latrobe.
Optimistic Mt. Pleasant eyes 5th consecutive playoff appearance
A total of 16 returning lettermen, including 13 starters on offense and defense combined, have the Mt. Pleasant community buzzing. With all that experience coming back, there’s hope among the faithful that this could be a special year.

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Greensburg Salem’s Julian Stevens deliver a stiff-arm against Norwin during WCCA 7-on-7 competition July 19 at Latrobe.
With new coach in charge, top playmaker graduated, change comes to Greensburg Salem
Change is a good thing.

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Freeport’s Brady Paga cools down during practice Friday, Aug. 11, 2023.
Freeport linemen hoping to pave the way toward Allegheny 6 title defense
It’s unlikely Isaac “Ickey” Woods will score a touchdown this season.

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Valley’s Tristin Goodwin during the WCCA 7-on-7 competition July 20, 2023, at Greater Latrobe High School.
Valley puts focus on a ‘winning mentality’
August 15, 2023
At the first meeting new Valley football coach Mark Adams had with his team, the theme of his message was change.

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Knoch’s Kaden Spencer works out with his team Friday, Aug. 11, 2023.
Near-misses have Knoch optimistic for 2nd year in Allegheny 6
Last year, Knoch football had one win, but essentially was one point away from qualifying for the playoffs.

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Freeport’s Justin Jack (right) alludes Apollo-Ridge’s Hayden Johns (left) during a 7-on-7 competition July 18, 2023, at Fox Chapel.
Young Freeport looks to outslug opponents in defense of conference title
Freeport doesn’t have the largest linemen in Class 3A.

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Deer Lakes quarterback Derek Burk throws Friday, Aug. 11, 2023 at Deer Lakes High School.
Deer Lakes aims to build off playoff berth in Allegheny 6
Deer Lakes finished fourth in the Allegheny 6 Conference last year and earned a berth to the WPIAL playoffs for the first time since 2015.

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Hempfield quarterback Keiran Lippmann throws against Keystone Oaks during a 7-on-7 competition at Mt. Lebanon.
Hempfield senior quarterback takes on leadership role
If there is one player that Hempfield first-year football coach Nick Keefer is relying on this season, it’s senior quarterback/safety Keiran Lippmann.

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Seton LaSalle’s O’Malley Daly catches a pass during practice on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, at Seton LaSalle.
Seton LaSalle rebuilds roster after winless campaign
Tim Storino is hoping the 2022 season was a valuable learning experience for the Seton LaSalle football team.

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Quaker Valley’s Jack Diemert works out during practice on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, in Leetsdale.
Quaker Valley determined to develop a winning mentality
The 2022 season appeared promising in the early going for the Quaker Valley football team.

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Hopewell’s Naz Jeter practices in the rain on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, in Hopewell.
Young Hopewell team looks to keep rebuilding process going
Hopewell sports made strides in 2023 when the Vikings won a WPIAL title in baseball as an underdog 14th seed and the track and field team also had an impressive season.

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Riverview seniors Rocco Cecere and Landon Johnson work in a defensive drill during Monday’s first two-a-day practice session at Riverside Park in Oakmont.
Alle-Kiski high school football teams begin march toward playoffs
August 14, 2023
Rocco Cecere felt a ton of positive energy in the minutes and hours leading up to the Riverview football team’s first two-a-day practice Monday at Riverside Park in Oakmont.

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Ryan Cochran (left) and Wayne Love, both seniors, combined for more than 850 receiving yards and seven touchdowns last year.
Seniors Cochran, Love lead Deer Lakes receiving corps
Ryan Cochran caught 31 passes last year in a Deer Lakes uniform.

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Greensburg Salem senior Julian Stevens had three receptions for 40 yards last season, two of which were touchdowns, and was the No. 2 tackler on defense.
Greensburg Salem’s Julian Stevens mixes personality with athletic ability to lead Golden Lions
A mauler with a mean streak, Julian Stevens has a reputation that precedes him.

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Trinity quarterback Jonah Williamson throws a pass during practice on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, at Hiller Stadium.
Trinity hoping to take a step forward with experienced roster
August 13, 2023
The positivity resonates throughout Dan Knause’s lingo:

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Burrell’s Devin Beattie practices Friday at Burrell.
Big RB Beattie ready to carry load again for Burrell
Devin Beattie hopes to have another big season for the Burrell football team.

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Indiana quarterback Trevor Smith throws during a 7-on-7 competition at Burrell.
Indiana looks to carry momentum from positive offseason
August 12, 2023
If a winning football team is built in the offseason, Indiana coach Brad Wright saw evidence of his squad’s progress during a recent linemen challenge at Burrell High School.

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Hampton head coach Steve Sciullo talks with running back Brock Borgo and quarterback Adrian Midgely during practice on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, in Hampton.
Hampton determined to extend playoff streak
Something is catching on with Hampton football.

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