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What does Penn State's firing of James Franklin mean for top WPIAL talents Matt Sieg, Kemon Spell?

What does Penn State's firing of James Franklin mean for top WPIAL talents Matt Sieg, Kemon Spell?

Update: 2025-10-14
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On this week's Varsity Xtra Podcast, Post-Gazette high school insiders Keith Barnes and Mike White take a look at what Penn State recruits from the WPIAL -- including Fort Cherry's Matt Sieg and McKeesport's Kemon Spell -- might do following James Franklin's firing as coach. They also look back at interim coach Terry Smith's time in the WPIAL as a player and coach.


Later, they tackle some hot topics on the field in Wester Pa. Could Thomas Jefferson or Aliquippa really miss the WPIAL playoffs? Can Fox Chapel's Harran Zureikat break the state record for longest field goal of 64 yards? Trinity's Jonah Williamson and South Allegheny's Drew Cook are this week's "shining stars," and the guys serve up predictions of the top games this week: Montour at Aliquippa; Elizabeth Forward at Southmoreland; South Side at Laurel; North Allegheny at Pine-Richland; Canon-McMillan at Norwin; Central Valley at Hopewell.


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What does Penn State's firing of James Franklin mean for top WPIAL talents Matt Sieg, Kemon Spell?

What does Penn State's firing of James Franklin mean for top WPIAL talents Matt Sieg, Kemon Spell?

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