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South Side’s Mateja Pavlovich works out in the rain during practice on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, at South Side.
South Side football ‘hungry’ after reaching WPIAL finals
August 22, 2024
South Side football players keep wanting to take the next step. Over the past three years, they’ve accomplished that goal.

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Shenango quarterback Sam Patton works out in the rain during practice on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, in Shenango.
Shenango hopes to overcome injuries to contend in Big Seven Conference
Shenango football coach Jimmy Graham cited staying healthy as a key component to competing in the rugged Class A Big Seven Conference.

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The Rochester football team practices on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Rochester.
With RB Antonio Laure back in fold, Rochester eyes success in Big 7 Conference
Antonio Laure is looking forward to stepping back on a football field, breaking through a wall of defenders and scampering into the end zone.

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Northgate quarterback Sonteon Layne throws during the Willie Thrower quarterbacks camp in June at Valley High School.
Northgate hopes bigger roster translates to more wins, elusive playoff berth
Northgate’s football roster was hovering in the mid-teens five seasons ago. The limited numbers made it a challenge to compete.

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 21, 2024
High schools

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Springdale’s Noah Abaray (left) and Noah Robbins pose for a photo at practice Aug. 21, 2024, at Springdale.
Robbins, Abaray set tone for young Springdale football team
August 21, 2024
As a freshman, Noah Robbins didn’t see the field that much in varsity games.

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Belle Vernon’s Trevor Kovatch controls the ball against Mt. Pleasant on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, at Mt. Pleasant.
Westmoreland boys soccer preview: Belle Vernon ready for challenge of jump to 3A
A jump in classification can be less daunting if a team has a lot coming back.

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Aliquippa’s Tikey Hayes cuts back across the field on a touchdown run against Dallas during the 2023 PIAA Class 4A championship game at Cumberland Valley.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Aug. 21, 2024
Welcome to the 2024 high school football season, which kicks off for most schools across the state with Week Zero games this weekend.

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Deer Lakes’ Zach Grant is a member of the 2024 football team.
A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2024 Week Zero
Jayden Floyd

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Freeport’s Owen Neistein pulls in a catch during a 7-on-7 tournament in July at Freeport Area High School.
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2024 Week Zero
Nonconference

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Deer Lakes’ Zach Grant celebrates after a kickoff return for a touchdown last season.
The Birdie tells A-K Valley seniors to take a bow, or hit a Griddy, in Week Zero
At this time of year, high school football players, especially seniors, often are admonished by old folks to appreciate what they have before it’s gone.

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Peters Township coach T.J. Plack watches practice on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Peters.
2024 Trib HSSN WPIAL preseason football rankings
WPIAL preseason football rankings

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The Avella football team works out during practice on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at Avella.
2024 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week Zero
Friday

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Franklin Regional senior Kyle Dupill
Westmoreland County high school football players to watch for 2024 Week Zero
Kyle Dupill

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Norwin’s Michael Crnkovic pulls in a pass over Penn-Trafford’s Jessie Lisbon in the first quarter of last season’s meeting between the rival teams at Norwin.
What’s in a name when rivals Norwin, Penn-Trafford collide?
Even though it’s a rivalry, the Penn-Trafford/Norwin series has no name. Does it need one?

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Jeannette coach Tom Paulone during the WCCA 7-on-7 competition in July.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2024 Week Zero
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Westmoreland County in Week Zero of the 2024 season:

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Samir Crosby pulls in a touchdown pass past Jeannette’s Kymon’e Brown last season.
When it comes to Westmoreland County high school football picks, The Birdie always delivers
Last season: 109-29 (79%)

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Knoch head coach Tim Burchett watches as quarterback Colt Sprankle looks to throw during practice Aug. 20, 2024 at Knoch High School.
After long hiatus, Kiski Area, Knoch renew rivalry for Week Zero matchup
It’s been a while since the Kiski Area and Knoch football teams shared the same field for a game.

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Deer Lakes’ Peyton Kushon works past Shady Side Academy goalkeeper Noah Levitt to score the winning goal on Sept. 5, 2023.
A-K Valley boys soccer preview: Deer Lakes opens season with chip on its shoulder
It was another strong regular season for the Deer Lakes boys soccer team that concluded with a section title, but its reign as defending WPIAL champs didn’t last as long as they wanted.

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Southmoreland football player Ethan Shawley
Tackling machine Ethan Shawley brings snarl to Southmoreland defense
Southmoreland’s senior tackling savant makes backyards look nicer in the summer as a landscaper. Come the fall, he demolishes backfields.

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