Sports Preview
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The WPIAL girls soccer season begins with five teams ready to compete. Moon Area aims to defend its section title, Montour seeks revenge after last year’s performance, Carlynton returns a strong roster, Our Lady of Sacred Heart hopes for a deeper playoff run, and Bishop Canevin rebuilds under new coach Danielle Lukaszewicz.
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Sto-Rox Athletic Director Shomari Phelps, stepping in as acting head coach for the football Vikings, emphasizes player growth and leadership as the team aims to rebuild after recent struggles. With a majority of returning players, Phelps is confident in their physical and skill enhancements, aiming to restore the program’s former success.
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The Robert Morris University Colonials enter their 32nd NCAA Division 1 FCS season with a new roster heavily impacted by transfer signings. Under head coach Bernard Clark, the Colonials aim to improve their performance amid quarterback uncertainties. RMU’s first test will come on the road Saturday against Wagner.
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Armed with a bevy of returning starters, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart will need all the talent it can find as it makes a move up to Class 3A. Among their conference foes will be reigning Class 4A champion Aliquippa, which dropped down a class.
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After losing a huge senior class to graduation a year ago, Moon Area enters a new era with confidence and optimism as it takes on a new group of opponents in Class 5A. The Tigers will be true road warriors this season, thanks to a campus construction project.
