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Athleticism, instinctiveness help Dallas Harper make impact for Gateway defense | Trib HSSN
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Sunday, September 18, 2022 | 11:01 AM
Gateway wanted a play early within the fourth quarter at North Hills on Sept. 9.
The Gators trailed 17-10 and the Indians had the ball hoping to shut out an upset victory.
That’s when Dallas Harper stepped up.
North Hills had a fourth and three from close to midfield, and it tried to get the primary down by means of the air. However the 6-foot-2 senior security undercut the route of an Indians receiver, picked off the cross, and raced 54 yards to the tip zone.
“I had a sense they’d cross the ball, and that’s why I used to be so prepared,” Harper stated. “We had been actually ready.”
The play tied the sport at 17, and Gateway then secured the 20-17 win with a discipline purpose from Cole Plaskon within the remaining minutes of regulation.
“With out his athleticism and instinctiveness, he doesn’t make that play,” Gateway coach Don Holl stated.
“It’s a must to have each, and we’re glad he performs with each.”
Harper has developed a status for making massive performs the previous couple of years for Gateway, which was 3-0 and No. 1 within the Trib HSSN WPIAL Class 5A rankings heading into its Massive East opener Friday at rival Franklin Regional.
“We began off actually gradual in opposition to North Hills, however I really feel it shouldn’t have been that shut of a recreation,” Harper stated.
“However we began to choose it up, and all people did their jobs. It was a pleasant staff win.”
After Franklin Regional, Gateway returns dwelling Friday to tackle convention foe Plum led by former Gateway assistant Matt Morgan.
Harper completed the North Hills recreation with two interceptions, giving him 4 by means of three video games. He additionally recorded interceptions in opposition to each Mt. Lebanon and Woodland Hills.
Brandon Livsey, Gateway’s cornerbacks coach, holds the Gators’ single-season file for interceptions with 11 tallied in 2004, and Harper is on tempo to problem that mark.
“We do speak about it typically,” Harper stated.
Livsey stated he appreciates what Harper has completed as a ball hawk to this point this season.
“He’s so instinctive, and when the ball is within the air, he is aware of he has a possibility to do one thing particular. He hasn’t missed,” Livsey stated.
“It’s all about being athletic, trusting what he sees in entrance of him, and reacting to the ball. It could be nice if he can get my file, and he wish to get that, however his focus is on doing what he can to assist his staff win every week. If, for him, which means intercepting balls and making performs, that’s what he desires to do.”
Harper obtained launched to organized soccer at age 5 on a flag staff in Penn Hills and placed on the pads for the primary time two years later.
He transferred to Gateway in tenth grade and began to kind the inspiration for his Gators profession.
Whereas at all times a defensive again, Harper began out as a backup quarterback to starter Carsen Engleka in 2020.
Final 12 months, when Brad Birch got here in from Jeannette, Harper knew that to get on the sphere on offense, a change in place was so as.
“I felt I may play anyplace on the sphere, so I went out to receiver to see what I may do there,” he stated.
The change benefited each Harper and Gateway total. He broke out with 27 catches for 386 yards and 5 touchdowns as Gateway went 7-4 total and suffered a heartbreaking 23-20 loss to Penn Hills within the first spherical of the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs.
Early in opposition to North Hills, Harper had a landing cross from Birch referred to as again on a holding penalty.
“I used to be devastated to see that occur,” Harper stated. “In the event you watched the sport, you possibly can see me drop my head. I actually wished that rating. It could’ve been an excellent begin to the sport.”
Within the opener with Mt. Lebanon, Harper was key for the Gators’ efforts in taking down the defending WPIAL and PIAA Class 6A champions.
He caught seven passes for 65 yards and two touchdowns in opposition to the Blue Devils within the 21-6 victory.
“Dallas is enjoying very well for us on each side of the ball,” Holl stated.
“We knew that he was going to have the ability to go at a excessive stage over the summer time, and we knew that final 12 months, too. He’s an elite athlete, and he’s making performs like elite athletes make.”
Harper has garnered recognition from a number of school soccer packages.
He acquired his second supply Sept. 12 from Division II West Liberty in West Virginia. He already had a D-II supply from West Virginia’s Bluefield State School.
“The recruiting course of is basically good for me proper now,” Harper stated.
“It’s one thing I at all times wished to get the possibility to expertise. I had at all times seen others from Gateway and elsewhere get affords, and I wished to see the way it felt for me.”
Harper stated that along with being a difference-maker for the Gators, he enjoys being a mentor for youthful brother Dyson, a sophomore vast receiver and defensive again.
“It’s nice to have just a little brother on the staff,” he stated.
“I like to show him at any time when I can and be an instance for him with what I do on the sphere. We study all the identical stuff on the similar practices. He’s a very good participant, and he’s getting higher on a regular basis.”
Michael Love is a Tribune-Overview Employees Author. You’ll be able to contact Michael by electronic mail at mlove@triblive.com or through Twitter .
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Hania Aamir explains why she abruptly left her Dallas meet-and-greet
After her Dallas meet-and-greet ended abruptly, leaving fans disappointed, Hania Aamir explained in an Instagram story that she left early because an event organiser allegedly verbally abused her and her manager, Maida Azmat.
In a detailed Instagram story, Aamir maintained that she loves and respects her fans, and that the event ending suddenly was unfortunate. She said she was proud of the fact that her fans had built a community of love, trust and support, and therefore offered some transparency regarding the matter.
“Everyone saw videos of me walking to the crowd and taking pictures and everything was fine. When I was going back to my seat I heard one of the organisers verbally abuse my manager. So I walked up to her and asked what had happened and told the man (one of the organisers) that he cannot speak to her like this. She was so distraught that she went backstage. I followed her to make sure she was okay and Fahad [Mustafa] being a gentleman also came to check up on her.”
Backstage, the Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum actors started taking pictures with fans, however, Aamir said the event organiser in question chased after them, allegedly calling them names and telling them to leave the premises.
“[He] called off the security protocols, and verbally assaulted us even more (people had to hold him back). We were rushed out by our promoter Arif Khan to not further escalate anything and we managed a personal means of transport to get back safely to the hotel.”
Aamir emphasised that no one had the right to disrespect another person, regardless of their position. She continued that just because women were in male-dominated fields, it was wrong to assume that someone could get away “with almost anything” without the women taking a stand for themselves.
“Thirdly, we as a fraternity put in a lot of effort to make our fans happy. And such people with their theatrics are mostly trying to paint us black. I don’t know, maybe it does something for their ego. But promoters/ organisers need to step up and make sure such clowns don’t ruin the events and the experience for the fans and the artists.”
The Mere Humsafar actor also called on media outlets to show responsibility with their journalism and stop levelling allegations against artists without facts.
“Last but not the least, I would like to apologise to every single one of you who came. And I dearly love every single one of you. I am sorry things had to end this way. Just have to get through with the bad days I guess.”
Support from entertainment industry
Soon after Aamir’s statement, she was flooded with support from the entertainment fraternity, with many decrying the disrespect she faced.
Fellow actor Yashma Gill reshared Aamir’s story and said, “Like always, immense respect for Hania Aamir and Maida Azmat for handling the situation not only professionally but also with bravery.”
Gill added that there was no place for disrespect in the entertainment or other industries. “Let’s call him out so no one ever has to go through the same because of him or people like him again.”
Actor Maya Ali said, “Disrespect is unacceptable at any cost or under any circumstances. I am so proud of you for handling this situation with such grace. It’s truly disappointing that some individuals failed to show respect to our Pakistani stars and their teams.”
Actor and internet personality Umer Khan, popularly known as Ukhano, shared pictures of him with both Aamir and Azmat, and said, “No one should have the right to disrespect our stars”.
Khan added that Aamir always devoted herself to her craft and fans, which is why she is “Asia’s most influential artist”, and that Azmat had been his mentor since he started working and inspired him with her professionalism.
“If some third-class promoter can’t show respect and love to our stars then everyone should walk out and boycott such promoters. We stand with you.”
Actor and musician Azaan Sami Khan said, “It’s unfortunate to see the artist being blamed without understanding the complete context.”
Actor Namreen Khan echoed others’ sentiments and wrote, “No one has [the] right to disrespect artists. Hania Aamir is a gem of a person! Her love and respect for fans and people is no secret.”
Radio personality Anoushey Ashraf also said that there was no room disrespect and abuse for anyone.
“Artists are our pride and assets. Am sorry you had to experience this. At the end of the day, people show their own upbringing and mindset when they decide to disrespect a woman (and many a times one from media).”
Filmmaker Nabeel Qureshi said, “This has always been the case with the majority of promoters. In the end, it’s the artists and fans who have to suffer, while the promoters still manage to benefit the most.”
Actor Hira Khan wrote, “No, you can’t put everything on the artist because it’s easier for you to do so!”
Fashion stylist Aarinda Noor, who dressed Aamir for the event, said, “No one has the right to disrespect anyone! It’s very easy to escalate negativity and extremely difficult to understand the responsibility.”
Aamir’s Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum co-star Fahad Mustafa has not commented on the situation yet.
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Here is everything you need to know for Sunday’s Cowboys and Eagles game
The Dallas Cowboys are undefeated this season in games played where they were mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. Whether or not that continues to hold true over the final two weeks of the regular season will be of extreme fascination.
Up next for the Cowboys is their final road trip of the year, a venture to face a division rival in the Philadelphia Eagles. It was the Eagles’ loss last week to the Washington Commanders that served as the final straw that eliminated Dallas from the playoffs, and as a result, Philly all but took themselves out of contention for the top seed in the NFC.
Still though, a win would give the Eagles the NFC East title, their first since 2023. Whenever the division is secured it will mark the 20th consecutive year that the NFC East has seen its reigning champion fail to repeat so Philly will in all likelihood be the team carrying that burden next year.
Cooper Rush, CeeDee Lamb, Rico Dowdle and co. will have their hands full on offense while Micah Parsons, Marist Liufau and DaRon Bland look to help Dallas continue their form on defense. Even with the season being effectively lost before it was official we have seen the Cowboys playing hard and it stands to reason that this will continue in the City of Brotherly Love.
Here’s our stream for everything you need to know about it all. We will update it throughout the week to include all relevant news regarding the game, injuries and everything else.
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Dallas weather: Cloudy Christmas forecast
DALLAS – Christmas morning started off with fog and a bit of drizzle, but after the morning hours we should be dry.
Skies will be gray pretty much all day. Though you may see some sun peeking here and there.
High temperatures will end up in the high 50s today.
Thursday Forecast: Storm chances return
Storm chances return on Thursday morning.
Around 9 or 10 o’clock, rain is expected to begin to the west and move east throughout the day.
There is a high wind and hail risk with the storms, but that is mostly to the south and east of the Metroplex.
We could see some flight delays for people looking to travel on Thursday.
7-Day Forecast
There could be a few storms on Friday.
We expect some warm weather over the weekend.
Temperatures will be back in the 70s on Sunday.
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