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JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Jeremy Dietz Jr. has spent a little less than a year officiating junior high school sports, and he aims to move up to refereeing varsity sports soon.

As a lifelong basketball player, the 18-year-old said, he appreciates the opportunity to “stay around the game.” ×

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