Week 1 Preview | New Westmont Hilltop coach Josh Rearick debuts against alma mater Forest Hills (WITH PICKS) | Sports

Josh Rearick will debut as head coach at Westmont Hilltop High School, facing the program where he starred as a receiver more than 25 years ago.

Westmont Hilltop will host Forest Hills in a Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference season opener Friday. Rearick will be on the opposite sideline as his good friend, coach Justin Myers, leads the Rangers.


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2025 High School Football | Westmont Hilltop High School Football

Westmont Hilltop High School offensive guard and defensive tackle Connor Ward works on a blocking drill during practice at the school in Upper Yoder Township Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025.



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Forest Hills coach Justin Myers is shown during a practice session on Thursday, Aug. 14 in Sidman, Pa. 




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Xander Richardson

Forest Hills’ Xander Richardson (center) is shown during a practice session on Thursday, Aug. 14 in Sidman, Pa. 




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Mike Mastovich is a sports reporter and columnist for The Tribune-Democrat. He can be reached at (814) 532-5083. Follow him on Twitter @Masty81.


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