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Rybacki’s return provides boost for Carlynton girls soccer
August 26, 2017
All three Carnegie-area girls soccer teams advanced to the WPIAL playoffs last season. But the other trait the three shared was an early exit. Chartiers

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North Allegheny senior forward Josh Luchini competes during practice Aug. 24, 2017, at North Allegheny.
Chartiers Valley boys ready to defend WPIAL title
It will be hard for the Chartiers Valley boys soccer team to match last season's success. But the Colts are ready to give it a

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Penn Hills girls aim for consistent play under 3rd-year coach DeVito
After qualifying for the WPIAL playoffs for the first time since 2007, members of the Penn Hills girls soccer team believe they can make back-to-back

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Penn-Trafford's Austin Kreutzberger (7) against Penn Hills' Jesse Ternent (14) during a preseason scrimmage on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017, at Penn-Trafford.
Penn Hills boys soccer seniors hope to take next step
After only one season under coach Ryan Hankey, the Penn Hills boys soccer team has approached this season with a new, positive attitude. The Indians,

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Burrell quarterback Seth Tatrn avoids Springdale's Joey Gedraitis and Dylan Hargenrader in the first quarter Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, at Burrell High School.
Converted tailback Tatrn stars in debut at QB in Burrell victory
Burrell welcomed home an old quarterback named Seth on Friday night, and a first-year signal-caller by the same name announced his arrival. Senior Seth Tatrn,

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Leechburg quarterback Bret Kardos leads the team onto the field before their game against Apollo-Ridge on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Leechburg. Apollo-Ridge won 34-7.
Fitzroy leads Apollo-Ridge in rout of Leechburg
Apollo-Ridge's Kyle Fitzroy connected with younger brother Klay on an 11-yard touchdown pass with 8 minutes, 42 seconds left in the first quarter of Friday's

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Fox Chapel can’t hold lead late against Mt. Lebanon
August 25, 2017
Fox Chapel had the No. 4 ranked team in WPIAL Class 6A on the ropes, and then Mt. Lebanon did what it does best: move

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North Allegheny, Trueman take control against Morgantown
North Allegheny won the opening coin toss, elected to receive and then proceeded to start off its season with a strong and steady drive that

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Hempfield's Colin Critchfield breaks free from the Greensburg Salem secondary and heads to the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter Friday, Aug. 25, 2017.
Hempfield jumps to fast start, routs rival Greensburg Salem
One big concern of Hempfield coach Rich Bowen heading into the 2017 season was his young, inexperienced offensive line. It's only one game, but Bowen

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Western Pa. high school roundup: Aliquippa off to fast start after shutting out New Castle
The top-ranked team in WPIAL Class 3A flexed its muscles on opening night Friday, as Aliquippa shut out Class 4A's New Castle, 24-0, in a

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Jeannette’s Kennedy saves day versus East Allegheny
The big-time players showed up in back-and-forth battle, but Jeannette's Robert Kennedy came up with the final big play. Kennedy broke up a two-point conversion

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Derry's Shawn Broadway carries the ball for a touchdown against Latrobe on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017 during WPIAL week one high school football action at Derry.
Derry knocks off neighboring Latrobe behind Broadway’s 3 TDs
This time, there was no andquot;trickery.andquot; Derry coach Tim Sweeney, incensed by the reference to last year's eight-point victory over neighboring rival Latrobe on running

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Thomas Jefferson boys look to maintain success
The Thomas Jefferson boys soccer program has been on a roll the past three seasons. The Jaguars advanced to the WPIAL semifinal round before finishing

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The 2017 Thomas Jefferson football team
Thomas Jefferson football chasing 3rd straight WPIAL title
There's no question about the direction the Thomas Jefferson football team is headed in 2017. The Jaguars are two-time defending WPIAL champions, defeating Central Valley,

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North Hills boys hope to overcome graduation losses
Sometimes in life, you are forced to grow up sooner than expected. For the members of the 2017 North Hills boys soccer team, that is

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North Allegheny senior midfielder Sam Buirge competes during practice Aug. 24, 2017, at North Allegheny.
North Allegheny boys ready to begin WPIAL title defense
Sean Atwater isn't expecting to tally three playoff game-winning goals in overtime again. Nor do his teammates on the North Allegheny boys soccer team expect

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Penn-Trafford kicker Nick Tarabrella kicks a field goal out of the hold of Cam Laffoon for the only score of the game during the third quarter against Norwin Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, at Norwin.
Tarabrella boots only points of game as Penn-Trafford edges rival Norwin
Norwin senior tailback Tevin Thrift had just busted a 39-yard run into Penn-Trafford territory late in the fourth quarter of a three-point game. The Knights

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Westmoreland County roundup: Laurel Highlands edges Mt. Pleasant
Laurel Highlands scored on a pair of 1-yard runs in the second half to score a 21-14 victory over Mt. Pleasant in a Week Zero

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Late Canon-McMillan TD spoils Albert’s coaching debut at Kiski Area
At times, there were some mistakes that led to missed chances for the Kiski Area offense. Flashes of what could be a potent attack combined

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Freeport's Conor Selinger competes against Yough Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, at Freeport.
Freeport rides Romanchak to blowout victory over Yough
The WPIAL's first football game of the season was a statement-maker for Freeport junior Austin Romanchak. Romanchak showed why he's one of the area's top

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