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- Last Updated on Monday, 16 September 2013 15:23
 (l-r) Emmanuel Williams, Manasseh Garnders, Ed Tinker, Terrish Webb, Tyler Boyd, Kevin Weatherspoon, and Trenton Coles.
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Clairton graduates Tyler Boyd, Terrish Webb, Trent Coles, Emmanuel Williams and Kevin Weatherspoon and their Pitt teammates Manasseh Garner and Ed Tinker led about 50 young Bears in drills and lessons.
Association president Tonya Payne, Boyd's mother, said the youngsters' were excited when they received information about that the Pitt Players coming to do a camp with them. All of the returning Pitt players had participated in the Clairton Little League Football Program when they were younger. The association is for players ages 5-14. Boyd and Webb played together in the program and went on to help lead the high school team to several WPIAL and 4 consecutive state championships along with a 63-game winning streak — which is the longest in the nation.
Association president Tonya Payne, Boyd's mother, said the youngsters' were excited when they received information about that the Pitt Players coming to do a camp with them. All of the returning Pitt players had participated in the Clairton Little League Football Program when they were younger. The association is for players ages 5-14. Boyd and Webb played together in the program and went on to help lead the high school team to several WPIAL and 4 consecutive state championships along with a 63-game winning streak — which is the longest in the nation.
2012 Clairton Graduate Trenton Coles and 2013 Salutorian Terrish Webb (both University of Pittsburgh Student/Athletes) pictured with Clairton Little League Football Association Players and Coaches
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The college players emphasized the importance of education and getting good grades in order to play football. They also talked about respect and making the right decisions as you mature. The Pitt players were treated to a luncheon at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Clairton in appreciation for their participation. (Sports photos courtesy of Tom Kossum).
