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Five things we learned in Week 3

15+ hour, 50+ min ago   (745+ words) Each Monday we’ll look back at the highlights of the week that was in local high school football. This week there was an epic comeback by South Fayette, Fort Cherry’s revenge, more success for unbeaten teams and a first win…...

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Game of the Week: Young QBs meet as Fort Cherry hosts California

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (414+ words) California’s Brandon Meier and Fort Cherry’s Colin Sieg were certainly impressive in their varsity debuts at quarterback last Friday night. For an encore, they will face off in Week 2. The Rangers host the Trojans, 7 p.m. tonight for a nonconference…...

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Becht shines with 4 TDs as No. 18 Penn State routs Marshall

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (524+ words) Becht, a transfer who followed Campbell from Iowa State to Happy Valley, was in command in his Beaver Stadium debut and secured his FBS-leading 27th win as a starter. “I think everyone was kind of worried about the unknown, like what…...

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Will he or won’t he: Steelers’ Porter Jr. unsure if he’ll play without new deal

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (704+ words) PITTSBURGH – Joey Porter Jr.’s balky back felt good enough to return to practice for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday. At the moment, his health appears to be the least of his concerns. The fourth-year cornerback didn’t commit to playing…...

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High school notebook: South Fayette’s Beinecke chooses Virginia Tech

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (711+ words) One of the top local girls soccer players has made her college decision. South Fayette junior Gabby Beinecke committed to Virginia Tech earlier this month. Beinecke was a key member of the Lions’ state championship team last year, alongside her…...

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Pitt seeks escape from ACC’s mushy middle

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (431+ words) The schedule is decidedly more user-friendly this time around. While Pitt will have to travel to face the Hurricanes in late October, the stage is set for another strong start. The Panthers play five of their first six at Acrisure…...

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Palmer, Ebner spark TJ over Belle Vernon

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (122+ words) BELLE VERNON – Josh Palmer threw three first-half touchdown passes and Cam Ebner ran for a pair of second in the second half as Thomas Jefferson defeated Belle Vernon 34-6 in a season-opening game Friday night matching former conference rivals. Thomas Jefferson…...

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Loaded backfield has Wash High dreaming big

3+ week, 14+ hour ago   (814+ words) High school basketball coaches all over the region preach sharing the ball. Wash High has taken that philosophy to football. The Prexies have a backfield loaded with talent and they don’t mind spreading the wealth. Just look at last year’s…...

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California expecting another banner season

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (684+ words) The California Trojans were the Class A Tri-County South Conference champions in 2025, and head coach Ed Woods wants to see his team there again. “Our expectations and goals don’t change,” he said without him ever mentioning the Trojans being the…...

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Skilled players should make Blue Devils more exciting

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (751+ words) BURGETTSTOWN – Though there is truth in the popular saying that defense wins championships, it is high-scoring offenses that put the fun in high school football and pack the bleachers on Friday nights. There was a shortage of excitement at Burgettstown…...