{"id":23780,"date":"2021-08-28T20:29:49","date_gmt":"2021-08-29T00:29:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/?p=23780"},"modified":"2021-08-28T21:26:43","modified_gmt":"2021-08-29T01:26:43","slug":"high-school-footballs-rebirth-has-arrived","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/2021\/08\/28\/high-school-footballs-rebirth-has-arrived\/","title":{"rendered":"High school football’s rebirth has arrived"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Pine-Richland quarterback Colton Boyd prepares to throw the ball against Harrisburg on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. Pine-Richland lost 21-26. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pine-Richland students cheer for their team against Harrisburg on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pine-Richland\u2019s Ryan Palmieri runs with the ball against Harrisburg on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. Pine-Richland lost 21-26. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pine-Richland quarterback Colton Boyd hands the ball off to Ryan Palmieri against Harrisburg on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. Pine-Richland lost 21-26. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pine-Richland\u2019s Ryan Palmieri runs with the ball against Harrisburg on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. Pine-Richland lost 21-26. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pine-Richland\u2019s Alex Gochis runs with the ball against Harrisburg on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. Pine-Richland lost 21-26. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pine-Richland\u2019s Alex Gochis, left, and Brooks Eastburn celebrate after Gochis scored a touchdown against Harrisburg on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. Pine-Richland lost 21-26. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pine-Richland\u2019s Brooks Eastburn loses control of the ball against Harrisburg on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. Pine-Richland lost 21-26. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pine-Richland\u2019s Alex Gochis loses control of the ball against Harrisburg on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. Pine-Richland lost 21-26. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pine-Richland\u2019s Andrew Mellis runs with the ball against Harrisburg on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. Pine-Richland lost 21-26. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pine-Richland\u2019s John Rottinhaus, left, and Andrew Mellis celebrate after Mellis scored a touchdown against Harrisburg on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. Pine-Richland lost 21-26. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pine-Richland\u2019s Bradford Gelly tackles Harrisburg\u2019s Justin Cook on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. Pine-Richland lost 21-26. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pine-Richland\u2019s coach Steve Campos talks to his team during their game against Harrisburg on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. Pine-Richland lost 21-26. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pine-Richland\u2019s Jeremiah Hasley gets past Harrisburg\u2019s Anthony Day on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. Pine-Richland lost 21-26. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pine-Richland\u2019s Jeremiah Hasley gets past Harrisburg\u2019s Anthony Day on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. Pine-Richland lost 21-26. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pine-Richland\u2019s Bradford Gelly looks to get past Harrisburg\u2019s Amir Jones on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. Pine-Richland lost 21-26. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pine-Richland\u2019s coach Steve Campos talks to his team during their game against Harrisburg on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. Pine-Richland lost 21-26. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Moon’s student section cheers during the second quarter against Seneca Valley on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, at Seneca Valley’s NexTier Stadium, in Harmony. (Barry Reeger\/For the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Moon’s student section cheers during the second quarter against Seneca Valley on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, at Seneca Valley’s NexTier Stadium, in Harmony. (Barry Reeger\/For the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Moon’s student section cheers during the second quarter against Seneca Valley on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, at Seneca Valley’s NexTier Stadium, in Harmony. (Barry Reeger\/For the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Moon’s Ben Bladel celebrates after tackling a Seneca Valley player during their game on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, at Seneca Valley’s NexTier Stadium, in Harmony. (Barry Reeger\/For the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Moon defenders Ian Foster #20 and Josh Bladel #48 tackle Seneca Valley’s Nolan Dworek during their game on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, at Seneca Valley’s NexTier Stadium, in Harmony. (Barry Reeger\/For the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Moon’s Dylan Sleva looks too elude Seneca Valley’s Tyler Yurich during their game on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, at Seneca Valley’s NexTier Stadium, in Harmony. (Barry Reeger\/For the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Moon’s Dylan Sleva carries Seneca Valley’s Tyler Yurich toward the goal line during their game on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, at Seneca Valley’s NexTier Stadium, in Harmony. (Barry Reeger\/For the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Moon’s Jeremiah Dean scores a second quarter touchdown against Seneca Valley during their game on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, at Seneca Valley’s NexTier Stadium, in Harmony. (Barry Reeger\/For the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Moon’s Ryan Hazen celebrates with Nicky Prozzoly after scoring a fourth quarter touchdown against Seneca Valley during their game on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, at Seneca Valley’s NexTier Stadium, in Harmony. Moon defeated Seneca Valley 38-21. (Barry Reeger\/For the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Moon’s Ryan Hazen scores a fourth quarter touchdown against Seneca Valley during their game on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, at Seneca Valley’s NexTier Stadium, in Harmony. Moon defeated Seneca Valley 38-21. (Barry Reeger\/For the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sto-Rox fans watch their game against Bishop Sycamore on Friay, August 27, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A lone spectator sits near the top of the stands during the Sto-Rox v. Bishop Sycamore game on Friay, August 27, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Central Catholic fans enter the stands before their game against Imhotep Charter on Friay, August 27, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sto-Rox players and coaches huddle after the first half of their game against Bishop Sycamore on Friay, August 27, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sto-Rox quarterback Austin Jones runs with the ball against Bishop Sycamore on Friay, August 27, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sto-Rox\u2019s Jaymar Person holds onto the ball as he gets tackled by Bishop Sycamore on Friay, August 27, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sto-Rox\u2019s Taemar Hull holds onto the ball as he gets tackled by Bishop Sycamore on Friay, August 27, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sto-Rox\u2019s quarterback Austin Jones holds onto the ball as he gets tackled by Bishop Sycamore on Friay, August 27, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sto-Rox\u2019s quarterback Austin Jones runs with the ball against Bishop Sycamore on Friay, August 27, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sto-Rox\u2019s Jaymar Pearson looks up after recovering a fumble from Bishop Sycamore on Friay, August 27, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sto-Rox\u2019s Tre\u2019shaun Barron holds on to the ball while Bishop Sycamore\u2019s Kyle Miller attempts to tackle him on Friay, August 27, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sto-Rox\u2019s quarterback Austin Jones throws the ball against Bishop Sycamore on Friay, August 27, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sto-Rox\u2019s coach LaRoi Johnson talks to his team during their game against Bishop Sycamore on Friay, August 27, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sto-Rox\u2019s coach LaRoi Johnson shouts to his team during their game against Bishop Sycamore on Friay, August 27, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sto-Rox\u2019s Zay Davis runs with the ball against Bishop Sycamore on Friay, August 27, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sto-Rox\u2019s Drevon Miller-Ross lays on the ground after running with the ball against Bishop Sycamore on Friay, August 27, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sto-Rox\u2019s Josh Jenkins (5) gets up after scoring a touchdown against Bishop Sycamore on Friay, August 27, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sto-Rox players raise their fists as they cheer on their teammates during their game against Bishop Sycamore on Friay, August 27, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sto-Rox fans cheer during their game against Bishop Sycamore on Friay, August 27, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Central Catholic\u2019s Maceo Marshall, on the ground, tries to grab Imhotep Charter\u2019s Corey Downing as Central Catholic\u2019s Cole Sullivan runs up next to them on Friay, August 27, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Imhotep Charter\u2019s Talik Birton, left, and Rahmir Stewart celebrate as Central Catholic\u2019s Devin Barren reacts after Stewart scored a touchdown to take the lead in the fourth quarter on Friay, August 27, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. Central Catholic lost 6-12. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Central Catholic fans cheer for their team during their game against Imhotep Charter on Friay, August 27, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Central Catholic\u2019s Gannon Carothers holds on to the ball as Imhotep Charter\u2019s Jon Bagley tries to pull him down on Friay, August 27, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Central Catholic\u2019s Brandon Jackson runs with the ball as he tries to avoid Imhotep Charter\u2019s Rahmir Stewart on Friay, August 27, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Imhotep Charter\u2019s Enai White signals to his teammates before a play against Central Catholic on Friay, August 27, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Central Catholic fans cheer for their team during their game against Imhotep Charter on Friay, August 27, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Central Catholic linebacker Dylan Deasy lines up with his teammates before a play against Imhotep Charter on Friay, August 27, 2021, at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":36,"featured_media":23836,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[512,43,7,4,15,11,132],"tags":[],"coauthors":[41],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/08\/20210827-BR-HSMoonSenecaV-0827-03-2-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1706&ssl=1","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23780"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/36"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23780"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23780\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23861,"href":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23780\/revisions\/23861"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23836"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23780"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23780"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23780"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=23780"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}