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Greensburg Salem's Dajauhan Hertzog, 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.
Battle lines drawn: Hempfield-Greensburg Salem could come down to play in trenches
August 22, 2018
It's no secret why Hempfield has won the past two meetings in the storied rivalry with Greensburg Salem. The Spartans dominated the line of scrimmage.

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Central Catholic quarterback Dominic Pieto looks to throw during practice Aug. 16, 2018 at Central Catholic High School.
Central Catholic looks to end Cathedral Prep’s 28-game winning streak
As Central Catholic readies for its season opener, coach Terry Totten has shared some team history with his players. He told them how in 1974,

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The Birdie states case as top-flight prognosticator for Westmoreland County
Last season: 119-30 (.799) The Birdie sat in a recent meeting about the new andquot;Trib 7andquot; series, which ranks the best WPIAL players of all-time

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Seton LaSalle No. 1 Jamar Shegog
WPIAL football players to watch for Week Zero
Here's a look at four WPIAL football players to watch for Week Zero. Joey Porter Jr. North Allegheny, sr., WR/DB The Tigers will kick off

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Penn-Trafford's Dimitry George, 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.
High school football Q&A with Penn-Trafford’s Dimitri George
Senior Dimitri George is Penn-Trafford's top returning pass-catcher. He grabbed 30 receptions for 406 yards and three touchdowns last season as the Warriors finished as

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Freeport’s Hunter Hardin works out during practice Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018, at the high school.
Seniors aim to set program record for wins with Freeport boys soccer
The last four years have been historic for Freeport boys soccer, and the program is at a point where it is as healthy as it's

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Springdale lineman Justin Dvorsak works out during practice Monday, Aug. 6, 2018, at the high school.
Dvorsak’s transformation into starting lineman could lead to success at Springdale
Justin Dvorsak began his summer days in the offseason with a protein-filled omelet and some eggs. He then would take a trip to the local

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Southmoreland's Ronnie Robinson, 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.
Robinson’s veteran leadership key in Southmoreland’s quest for success
At Southmoreland, the hope is that enthusiasm in the preseason can translate into victories once the season kicks off Friday against Mt. Pleasant. The Scotties

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HS football position by position breakdown: Scouting the kickers/punters
Not always does the WPIAL have two kickers who rank among the nation's very best. This year it does. Belle Vernon's Cameron Guess and South

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High school sports scores for Aug. 21, 2018
August 21, 2018
High schools Golf Boys Tuesday's results WPIAL Class AAA Section 7 Peters Township 207, South Fayette 223 Medalists: Luke Lestini, South Fayette, 38; Parker Johnson,

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George Guido: Talking legendary high school broadcast pairs
The 120th season of Alle-Kiski Valley high school football starts in two days, and someone associated with the area for nearly half that time won't

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Early-season growth to pay dividends for Hempfield boys soccer
One might not think it is possible a four-win team that graduated 13 seniors could have the ability to come back the next year even

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South Hills football notes: Brentwood selects 4 captains
Notebook items from the WPIAL Class 2A football division: andamp;#8226; Four players will serve as co-captains of the Brentwood football team this season. The foursome

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RiverviewÕs Devon Binz works out during a recent practice. Friday August 10, 2018.
Riverview, Binz ready to display improvement for ’18 season
Devon Binz's face lit up when he talked about how the Riverview football team has improved from the end of the 2017 season to now

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HS football position by position breakdown: Scouting the safeties
With size, speed and athleticism, most really good safeties are really good on offense, too. Washington's Dan Walker made 33 catches and scored 12 touchdowns

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Fox Chapel Emma Wecht, works out during a recent soccer practice Tuesday August 21, 2018.
Fox Chapel girls aim to claim 4th straight section title
After winning three consecutive section titles, the Fox Chapel girls soccer team intends to add to that streak. But the Foxes will have their work

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soccer ball on a field
Fox Chapel boys up to new challenge in Section 1-4A
So far this century, the WPIAL boys soccer playoffs have included Fox Chapel. And despite being realigned into a tougher section, the Foxes don't mind

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The Rebel Yell podcast debuts on Trib HSSN
Looking for a quick take on WPIAL high school football TribLive High School Sports Network broadcaster Don Rebel has you covered with his new podcast,

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Hempfield girls soccer embracing underdog role
It might sound clichandamp;#233; but mum's the word when it comes to the Hempfield girls soccer team this season, and third-year coach Adam Shaffer and

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Penn-Trafford's Caleb Lisbon, 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.
No ‘horsing’ around for Penn-Trafford’s Lisbon this season
You could say Caleb Lisbon already was prepared for the state-mandated heat acclimatization period, the week before training camp when teams adjust to summer conditions.

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