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Hunters sharing the harvest to beat hunger

By Dave Bates For the Observer-Reporter Too rarely in my column do I get the pleasure of sharing such outstanding work by outstanding people. This week, I get to do precisely that. With deer season just ahead, the efforts of Hunters Sharing the Harvest could not be more timely. What is ...

Wash High loses grip on title hopes

By Joe Tuscano For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter.com McMURRAY – Washington High School's football team made one mistake too many to beat Seton LaSalle. The Prexies lost four fumbles, three of them coming in the second half, and Wash High's secondary gave up an ...

Laurel denies Fort Cherry 3rd straight WPIAL finals trip

HOPEWELL – Seeking a trip to the WPIAL finals for the first time since 1989, Laurel used an old school approach. Ground and pound. And it sent Fort Cherry to a bitter end to its WPIAL three-peat bid. The Spartans racked up 306 yards rushing and secured a 24-14 upset over the ...

Defense points way as PT returns to championship game

By Dave Whipkey For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter.com CANONSBURG – The matchup of Allegheny Six Conference neighbors Upper St. Clair and Peters Township has produced several memorable contests in recent years, both in the regular and postseason. Friday night’s ...

Bentworth boys, South Fayette girls seek 1st state title

By Jerin Steele Staff writer jsteele@observer-reporter.com It will be at a different venue, but the destination is the same as last year for the Bentworth boys soccer team. The Bearcats are in the state championship for a second consecutive season. Everything will be new for the South ...