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Youth Football League Merges Rival Teams To 'Tackle' Community Violence

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SWISSVALE (KDKA) -- A youth football league is trying to "tackle" violence in the community by bringing together rival teams.

Starting this season, Swissvale and Braddock players will now play for the same team.

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The teams will combine to become the Swissvale-Braddock Wolverines. The idea is to get members of the community together to set a good example for the kids.

THe new league will be made up of coaches and staff members from both teams.

The program runs April through October.

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