Trib Total Media photographers capture the action from Week 1 of high school football.
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Week 1 high school football
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Freeport's Ryan Weigold (11) hands the ball off to Ian Miller (32) during the season opener against Shady Side Academy on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, in Fox Chapel.
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Freeport's Ian Miller (32) finds a hole and runs the ball into the end zone to take a 14-0 lead in the first half during the season opener against Shady Side Academy on Friday, September 4, 2015.
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Freeport's Brandon Hochbein (10) drags a group of Shady Side Academy defenders down field during the season opener against Shady Side Academy in Fox Chapel, on Friday, September 4, 2015.
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Freeport quarterback Ryan Weigold (11) leads the team onto the field during the season opener against Shady Side Academy in Fox Chapel, on Friday, September 4, 2015.
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Shady Side Academy's Clayton Krol (15) makes a diving catch for a first down at the 1-yard line, as Freeport's Brandon Hochbein misses the ball, during the season opening home game against Freeport, on Friday, September 4, 2015.
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Freeport's Ian Miller (32) celebrates his touchdown with Josh Beale (87), after running in for a touchdown to give the Yellowjackets a 21-7 lead at the end of the first half, during the season opener against Shady Side Academy on Friday, September 4, 2015.
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Freeport's Josh Beale (87) shakes off Shady Side Academy's Jordan Conn (3) during the season opener against Shady Side Academy in Fox Chapel, on Friday, September 4, 2015.
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Freeport's Jarod Check (21) reacts to a touchdown by Noah Freeman (56) after Freeport forced a fumble and ran the ball into the end zone during the season opener against Shady Side Academy on Friday, September 4, 2015.
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Freeport wide receiver Dylan Hochbein (22) works the ball down field as Shady Side Academy's Neal McQuigg (44) forces him out of bounds during the season opener against Shady Side Academy on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, in Fox Chapel.
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Freeport's J.J. Brestensky (6) pushes off Shady Side's Eric Yoest (11) during the season opener against Shady Side Academy on Friday, September 4, 2015.
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Freeport's Ian Miller (32) breaks a tackle and dives into the end zone to take a 21-7 lead at the end of the first half during the season opener against Shady Side Academy on Friday, September 4, 2015.
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Armstrong's Zane Dudak finds room to run the second half for a touchdown to contribute to a 33-14 victory of Holidaysburg in the River Hawks first game Friday, Sept 4, 2015.
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Armstrong Coach Frank Fabian talks with his team after the River Hawks defeated Hollidaysburg, 33-14, on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015.
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Armstrong coach Frank Fabian and captain Zane Dudek bring the River Hawks together before leaving the halftime break in the locker room Friday, Sept. 4, 2015.
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Armstrong River Hawks' A.J. Brochetti (28) breaks up a pass intended for Holidaysburg's Chad Dongell (4) during the first quarter Friday, Sept. 4, 2015
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Armstrong River Hawks' Dawson Porter (11) scrambles into open field and runs for a River Hawks touchdown in the first half against Holidaysburg Friday, Sept. 4, 2015
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Armstrong River Hawks quarterback Dawson Porter is congratulated by line coach Bill MacGregor after a River Hawks touchdown in the first half against Holidaysburg Friday, Sept. 4, 2015
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Armstrong's River Hawks' Zane Dudek (middle) acknowledges his linemen, Joel Tack (left) and Jacob Robb after scoring a touchdown Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Armstrong.
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Armstrong River Hawks' Zane Dudek (33) works to stay inbounds Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, against Hollidaysburg.
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Clairton's Harrison Dreher tackles California's Braden Petrucci during their game Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Clairton.
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California's Josh Altman greets Clairton's Lamont Wade in the second quarter Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Clairton.
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California's Nick Barron fills the gap against Clairton's Harrison Dreher during their game Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Clairton.
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California's Tyler Troutman runs the offense for California Trojans against Clairton on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Clairton.
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Clairton's Lamont Wade finishes a 56-yard touchdown run against California's Jonathan Wood in the first quarter on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015.
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Clairton's Lamont Wade poses after a 56-yard touchdown run in the first quarter against California on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015.
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Clairton's Harrison Dreher runs past California's Jordan Campbell and Casey Zajicek for a touchdown in the second quarter Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Clairton's football field.
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California's Derrick Hammitt eyes up Clairton's Harrison Dreher during a game Friday, Sept. 4, 2015.
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Clairton's Tre'sean Howard escapes the hands of California's Casey Zajicek for a touchdown run in the second quarter Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Clairton.
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Ringgold's Chacar Berry gets ready to make a move on Thomas Jefferson's Noah Palmer during a first-quarter run Friday, Sept. 4, 2015.
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Thomas Jefferson's Braden Pahanish leaps over Ringgold's Chacar Berry on his way to a big run Friday, Sept. 4, 2015.
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McKeesport’s Khaleke Hudson (21) eludes Connellsville defenders on a first-half touchdown reception Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, in Connellsville. McKeesport defeated Connellsville, 49-7.
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McKeesport’s Jayvaun Shears (3) looks to cut back on Connellsville’s Steve White (24) on a keeper during their WPIAL Class AAAA game against McKeesport at Falcon Stadium on Sept. 04, 2015, in Connellsville. McKeesport defeated Connellsville 49-7.
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McKeesport’s Breon Green (4) tackles Connellsville’s Derek Orndorff (2) during their WPIAL Class AAAA game against McKeesport at Falcon Stadium on Sept. 04, 2015, in Connellsville. McKeesport defeated Connellsville 49-7.
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Connellsville’s Steve White (24) eludes McKeesport’s Jahsai Allen (25) during their WPIAL Class AAAA game against McKeesport at Falcon Stadium on Sept. 04, 2015, in Connellsville. McKeesport defeated Connellsville 49-7.
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McKeesport's Davi Green (13) breaks up a pass intended for Connellsville’s Austin Puskar on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, in Connellsville.
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Connellsville’s Derek Orndorff (2) plunges into the end zone against McKeesport during their WPIAL Class AAAA game against McKeesport at Falcon Stadium on Sept. 04, 2015, in Connellsville. McKeesport defeated Connellsville 49-7.
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McKeesport’s Khaleke Hudson (21) prepares to cut back on a long gain against Connellsville during their WPIAL Class AAAA game Sept. 4, 2015, at Falcon Stadium in Connellsville. McKeesport defeated Connellsville, 49-7.
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McKeesport’s Khaleke Hudson (21) dives over Connellsville’s Steve White (24) on a first half run during their WPIAL Class AAAA game against McKeesport at Falcon Stadium on Sept. 04, 2015, in Connellsville. McKeesport defeated Connellsville 49-7.
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McKeesport’s Khaleke Hudson (21) eludes Connellsville’s Steve White (24) on a first-half touchdown run Sept. 4, 2015, in Connellsville. McKeesport defeated Connellsville, 49-7.
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McKeesport defenders Ray Zellars (36) and Islam Abdul-Rabb (18) chase a fumble by Connellsville’s Braden Hone (4) during their WPIAL Class AAAA game against McKeesport at Falcon Stadium on Sept. 04, 2015, in Connellsville. McKeesport defeated Connellsville 49-7.
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McKeesport’s Jahsai Allen (25) tackles Connellsville’s Derek Orndorff (2) during their WPIAL Class AAAA game against McKeesport at Falcon Stadium on Sept. 04, 2015, in Connellsville. McKeesport defeated Connellsville 49-7.
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Connellsville’s Derek Orndorff (2) scrambles away from McKeesport’s Antoine Cook during their WPIAL Class AAAA game Sept. 4, 2015, in Connellsville. McKeesport won 49-7.
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McKeesport’s Mark Cromerdie (22) eludes Connellsville defenders Louis Mauro (52) and Cole Stash (79) on the way to a first half touchdown during their WPIAL Class AAAA game against McKeesport at Falcon Stadium on Sept. 04, 2015, in Connellsville. McKeesport defeated Connellsville 49-7.
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Connellsville students cheer for their team from the student section named the Falcon's Nest during their season opening WPIAL Class AAAA game against McKeesport at Falcon Stadium on Sept. 04, 2015, in Connellsville. McKeesport defeated Connellsville 49-7.
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Montour's David Haseleu returns a punt for a touchdown during the first quarter against Central Valley on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, in Center.
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Central Valley's Saad Jaber sacks Montour quarterback Tyler Carswell during the first quarter Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, in Center.
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Central Valley's Kyle Vreen carries past Montour's David Haseleu for a long gain during the second quarter Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, in Center.
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Montour's David Haseleu fends off Central Valley's Kurt Reinstadtler during the second quarter Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, in Center.
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Montour quarterback Tyler Carswell eludes Central Valley defenders during the second quarter Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, in Center.
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The Central Valley student body greets the Warrior football team as it takes the field for opening night against Montour on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, in Center.
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The Central Valley student body cheers along with the cheerleaders during the opening night of high school football against Montour Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, in Center.
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The Central Valley student body cheers during the opening kickoff against Montour on the first night of high school football Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, in Center.
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A football sails to the uprights as the Upper St. Clair High School football team does pre-game warmups prior to the 2015 season opening game against Penn Hills High School at the USC stadium on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015.
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The Penn Hills High School football team goes through pre-game exercise before the start of the season opening game against Upper St. Clair at the USC stadium on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015.
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The Upper St. Clair raucous student section gets the energy flowing at the Upper St. Clair-Penn Hills game on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. The Panthers won the game, 17-0.
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Penn Hills head coach John Peterman expresses his displeasure with a penalty called against his team on a field goal try by Upper St. Clair during the game on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. The Panthers won the game, 17-0.
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Upper St. Clair's Connor Brennan (13) defends a pass intended for Penn Hills' Julian Major (1) during the game on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. The Panthers won the game, 17-0.
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Upper St. Clair's Thomas Vissman looks for running room as the Penn Hills defense of Malik Minard (99), Wiiliam Jones (51) and Jassen Alston (58) close in during the game on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. The Panthers won the game, 17-0.
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Mars' Isaiah Johnson stiff-arms Indiana's John Conley on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Mars.
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Mars' Isaiah Johnson breaks into the open against Indiana on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Mars.
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Indiana's Ryan Hoff makes a catch past Mars' Isaiah Johnson on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Mars.
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Mars' Eli Brooks defends on a pass against Indiana on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Mars.
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Mars' Eli Brooks pulls in a touchdown pass against Indiana on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Mars.
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Indiana's Dylan Stapleton makes a catch over Mars' Josh Raymundo on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Mars.
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Indiana's Ryan Hoff makes a one-handed catch over Mars' Nate Rosswog on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Mars.
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Indiana's Nicholas Kucinski gets past Mars' John Conley on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Mars.
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Greensburg Central Catholic's L.A. Ross breaks through a tackle attempt by Monessen's Demond Jordan on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015.
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Gateway's Dylan Urban tackles Greensburg Salem's Teegan Hahn (28) during the WPIAL football opening night on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015 at Offutt Field in Greensburg. Gateway won 28-10.
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Gateway's Brady Walker (18) runs against Greensburg Salem's Clay Palmer (73) during the WPIAL football opening night on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015 at Offutt Field in Greensburg. Gateway won 28-10.
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Gateway's Malik Burks runs over Greensburg Salem's Kacee Carter (22) during the WPIAL football opening night on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015 at Offutt Field in Greensburg. Gateway won 28-10.
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Gateway's Harold Denson bobbles a potential interception against Greensburg Salem during the WPIAL football opening night on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015 at Offutt Field in Greensburg. Gateway won 28-10.
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Gateway gathers for a celebratory chant after defeating Greensburg Salem during the opening night of high school football Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Offutt Field in Greensburg. Gateway won 28-10.
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Gateway's Adrian Dutrieuille reaches for more yardage against Greensburg Salem on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Offutt Field in Greensburg. Gateway won 28-10.
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Gateway's Damion Reed celebrates a safety against Greensburg Salem on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Offutt Field in Greensburg. Gateway won 28-10.
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Greensburg Salem's Imuni Wespi (88) watches his fumble against Gateway during opening night Friday, Sept. 4, 2015 at Offutt Field in Greensburg. Gateway won 28-10.
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Greensburg Salem's Connor Forkey (35) watches his fumble against Gateway during WPIAL opening night on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Offutt Field in Greensburg.
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Norwin quarterback Nicholas Amendola dives for the pylon over Latrobe cornerback Bailey Larkin during the first quarter Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Latrobe. Amendola did not score on the play.
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Latrobe sophomore Jason Armstrong breaks free from Norwin tackle Tyler Kass during their September 4, 2015 contest in Latrobe.
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Norwin linebacker Sage Cole looks to close in on Latrobe quarterback Austin Butler during their September 4, 2015 contest in Latrobe.
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Norwin running back Peyton Deri breaks into the secondary after shaking Latrobe linebacker Craig Stevens on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, in Latrobe. Deri carried 22 times for 166 yards and two touchdowns.
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Knoch's Austin Renfrew (right) brings Franklin Regional quarterback Santino Birty (11) down in the end zone for a safety during the fourth quarter on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Franklin Regional Stadium in Murrysville, Pa. Franklin Regional beat Knoch 35-2.
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Franklin Regional quarterback Santino Birty (11) runs 46 yards for a touchdown during a game versus Knoch on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Franklin Regional Stadium in Murrysville, Pa. Franklin Regional beat Knoch 35-2.
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Franklin Regional running back Tyrese Kohlman (5) looks for running room during the fourth quarter of a game versus Knoch on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Franklin Regional Stadium in Murrysville, Pa. Franklin Regional beat Knoch 35-2.
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Franklin Regional quarterback Santino Birty (11) avoids the tackle attempt of Knoch defender Ben Lowery (22) for a 46-yard touchdown run Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Franklin Regional Stadium in Murrysville, Pa. Franklin Regional beat Knoch 35-2.
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Franklin Regional defender Bennett Verona (15) is brought down following an interception during the second quarter on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Franklin Regional Stadium in Murrysville, Pa. Franklin Regional beat Knoch 35-2.
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Franklin Regional Junior High students and ball boys Colton Johns, 13, of Murrysville, and Foster Wetmore, 13, of Delmont, salute the flag during pregame ceremonies on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Franklin Regional Stadium in Murrysville, Pa.
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Knoch quarterback Mac Christy (14) tries to avoid the tackle of Franklin Regional defensive lineman Charlie Mazon (72) during the first quarter on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Franklin Regional Stadium in Murrysville, Pa. Franklin Regional beat Knoch 35-2.
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Members of the Franklin Regional 2005 state championship team, Robbie Armstrong, left, and John Malecki, were among those honored during a pregame ceremony on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Franklin Regional Stadium in Murrysville, Pa.
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Knoch running back Jayden Renfrew (5) tries to outrun the pursuit of Franklin Regional defenders Todd Summers (14) and Vinny Farina (3) during a game played on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Franklin Regional Stadium in Murrysville, Pa. Franklin Regional beat Knoch 35-2.
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Franklin Regional running back Jacob Ross (20) outruns the pursuit of Knoch defensive lineman Mark Kronrberg (75) during a game played on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Franklin Regional Stadium in Murrysville, Pa. Franklin Regional beat Knoch 35-2.
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Burrell's Max Garda (2) runs the ball between Valley's Tyson Hill (7) and Jorden King (22) during the first half of their game at Burrell High School in Lower Burrell on Friday, Sep. 4, 2015.
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Burrell's Noah Hanna (32) fights for extra yardage after losing his helmet against Valley during the first half of their game Friday, Sep. 4, 2015 at Burrell High School in Lower Burrell.
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High school rivalries return to the football field as tensions rise between the Valley, left, and Burrell football teams before their game on the opening night of high school football in Lower Burrell on Friday, Sep. 4, 2015.
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Burrell students cheer as the Bucs football team makes its way onto the field for the opening night of high school football as they take on the Valley Vikings on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015.
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Burrell's Jason David (9) catches a pass in front of Valley's Tyson Hill (7) during the second half of their game at Burrell High School in Lower Burrell on Friday, Sep. 4, 2015. Valley won the game, 27-20.
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Valley's Philip Petit motions after taking over on downs late in the game against Burrell at Burrell High School in Lower Burrell on Friday, Sep. 4, 2015. Valley won the game, 27-20.
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Burrell's Max Garda (2) runs the ball over Valley's Michael Buzzell (23) during a punt return in the second half of their game at Burrell High School in Lower Burrell on Friday, Sep. 4, 2015. Valley won the game, 27-20.
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Valley's Philip Petit (5) throws a pass against Burrell during the first half of their game at Burrell High School in Lower Burrell on Friday, Sep. 4, 2015.
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Burrell's Noah Hanna (32) fights for extra yardage after losing his helmet against Valley during the first half of their game at Burrell High School in Lower Burrell on Friday, Sep. 4, 2015.
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Valley's D'Aundre Johnson (2) scores a touchdown past Burrell's Brandon Tate (81) during the first half of their game at Burrell High School in Lower Burrell on Friday, Sep. 4, 2015.
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Burrell's Max Garda (2) returns a punt to the Valley 1-yard line during the first half of their game at Burrell High School in Lower Burrell on Friday, Sep. 4, 2015.
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Valley's Tyson Hill (7) is congratulated after returning an interception for a touchdown against Burrell during the first half of their game at Burrell High School in Lower Burrell on Friday, Sep. 4, 2015.
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Valley's D'Aundre Johnson (2) catches a touchdown pass over Burrell's Noah Hanna (32) and Brandon Artman (6) during the first half of their game at Burrell High School in Lower Burrell on Friday, Sep. 4, 2015.
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The Highlands defense slams into Summit Academy's Shakeen Furman, causing a fumble that the Golden Rams recovered to end a Knight's scoring threat at Golden Rams Stadium in Harrison on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015.
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Highlands receiver Jordan Lineberg runs for a big gain on a pass play while pursued by Summit Academy's Earl Davis in the third quarter Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Golden Rams Stadium in Harrison.
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Highlands quarterback Brayden Thimons breaks through the Summit Academy line for a first down in the first quarter Friday, Sept. 4, 2015 at Highlands Golden Rams Stadium in Harrison.
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Highlands running back Jermaine Jett breaks through the Summit Academy line for a first down in the first quarter at Highlands Golden Rams Stadium in Harrison on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015.
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Highlands running back Jermaine Jett breaks through the Summit Academy line for a touchdown in the second quarter at Highlands Golden Rams Stadium in Harrison on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015.
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Highlands running back Jermaine Jett gains yardage against Summit Academy in the first quarter Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Highlands Golden Rams Stadium in Harrison.
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Shady Side Academy's Eric Harris (7), finds space to run during the season opening home game against Freeport, on Friday, September 4, 2015.
