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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 29, 2020
Field hockey WPIAL playoffs Class 3A Championship Nov. 4 schedule Pine-Richland vs. Peters Township at Fox Chapel, 6:30 p.m. Class 2A Championship Monday’s schedule Penn-Trafford at Fox Chapel, 7:30 p.m. Class A Championship Monday’s schedule Shady Side Academy vs. Ellis School at Fox Chapel, 5 p.m. Football WPIAL Playoffs Friday’s...
High school roundup for Oct. 29, 2020: Strong defense carries Moon to Class 4A semifinals
Defense and a couple of clutch goals can carry a team a long way in WPIAL girls soccer playoffs. Just ask Moon. Kayla Leseck scored off a free kick in the first half and Alayshja Babel recorded the shutout as the No. 6 Tigers (9-3-2) grabbed a 1-0 Class 4A...
Deer Lakes inches past South Park in overtime, advances to WPIAL boys soccer semifinals
The No. 2 Deer Lakes Lancers were pressing all night long Thursday, waiting for a goal to manifest and propel them to the WPIAL Class 2A semifinals for the third straight year. It didn’t happen in regular time, and it didn’t happen in the first overtime, with but 3 minutes,...
Plum girls blank TJ, advance to WPIAL semifinals
Neither a steady rain nor Thomas Jefferson could prevent the Plum girls soccer team from advancing in the WPIAL Class 3A playoffs Thursday evening. The undefeated Mustangs scored twice in the first half and added two more goals in the second half to post a 4-0 quarterfinal win, their third...
North Allegheny girls soccer looks sharp in shutout win over Norwin
Rain can create rust on untreated metal. Too much down time can have the same effect on soccer teams. The sharper team after considerable time away from live action was going to win Thursday night when Norwin and North Allegheny met in the WPIAL Class 4A girls quarterfinals. Fifth-seeded North...
Covid case forces Carmichaels to forfeit WPIAL girls volleyball playoff match
Carmichaels has forfeited its first-round WPIAL Class 2A volleyball playoff match against Shenango scheduled for Thursday night because a member of the team has a presumed positive case of covid-19. District superintendent Fred Morecraft made the announcement in a letter sent to parents Thursday. Players and coaches who were in...
Trib HSSN football players to watch in Week 8
Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week 8: Mateo Cepullio Upper St. Clair, so., WR/CB Cepullio (5-9, 155) was a key target for Upper St. Clair QB Ethan Dahlem last week, with five receptions for 108 yards and a score as the Panthers edged South Fayette....
WPIAL Class 4A football quarterfinals preview
WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinals No. 5 Chartiers Valley (6-1) at No. 4 Belle Vernon (5-1) 7 p.m. Friday at James Weir Stadium, Belle Vernon On the air: Audio at 1020 AM and TribHSSN.TribLive.com Winner plays: Winner of No. 8 Hampton (5-2) vs. No. 1 Aliquippa (7-0), 7 p.m. Nov. 6...
WPIAL Class 3A football quarterfinals preview
WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinals No. 8 East Allegheny (5-1) at No. 1 Central Valley (7-0) 7 p.m. Friday at Sarge Alberts Stadium, Monaca On the air: Audio, video on TribHSSN.TribLive.com Winner plays: Winner of No. 5 South Park (4-3) at No. 4 Keystone Oaks (4-2), 7 p.m. Nov. 6 (site...
WPIAL Class 2A football quarterfinals preview
WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinals No. 6 Laurel (5-2) at No. 3 Sto-Rox (6-1) 7 p.m. Friday at Memorial Stadium, McKees Rocks On the air: Audio, video at TribHSSN.TribLive.com Winner plays: Winner of No. 7 Serra Catholic (4-0) at No. 2 McGuffey (6-1), 7 p.m. Nov. 6 (site TBD) Coaches: Brian...
WPIAL Class A football quarterfinals preview
WPIAL Class A quarterfinals No. 6 Avella (5-2) vs. No. 3 Jeannette (6-1) 7 p.m. Friday at McKee Stadium, Jeannette On the air: Video at TribHSSN.TribLive.com; Audio at 95.3 FM. Winner plays: Winner of No. 2 Rochester (6-1) and No. 7 Springdale (5-2), 7 p.m. Nov. 6 (site TBD) Coaches:...
WPIAL Class 6A football semifinals preview
Class 6A semifinals No. 4 Seneca Valley (4-2) at No. 1 North Allegheny (5-0) 7 p.m. Friday at Newman Stadium, McCandless On the air: Audio on TribHSSN.TribLive.com Winner plays: Winner of No. 3 Central Catholic (4-2) vs. No. 2 Mt. Lebanon (4-2) in WPIAL championship game, 7 p.m. Nov. 6,...
WPIAL Class 5A football quarterfinals preview
WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinals No. 7 Penn Hills (4-3) at No. 2 Gateway (4-0) 7 p.m. Friday at Antimarino Stadium, Monroeville On the air: Audio, video on TribHSSN.Triblive.com Winner plays: Winner of No. 3 Peters Township (6-0) and No. 6 Woodland Hills (5-2), 7 p.m. Nov. 6 (site TBD) Coaches:...
Potent offenses highlight Class 5A showdown between Penn-Trafford, Upper St. Clair
Some of the best matchups in the WPIAL football playoffs can occur in the opening round. That appears to be the case in Friday’s Class 5A battle between two high-scoring teams: Upper St. Clair and Penn-Trafford. The Panthers are averaging 33.6 points, and the Warriors are averaging 47.2. The difference...
A-K Valley football players to watch for Week 8
Preston Sunday Plum, sr., RB/LB Sunday has been a difference maker on Fridays for the undefeated Mustangs. His 55 tackles through seven games lead the team with fellow senior Max Matolcsy (54). He was all over the field with 22 stops, including four for a loss, in a 20-7 Greater...
The Birdie treats his readers to Westmoreland County playoff picks
Last week: 9-0 (100 %) Season: 64-21 (75.3 %) Halloween is the Birdie’s favorite holiday, A. Because he gets candy, B. Because he gets candy, and C. Because it means playoff time. The Birdie, fresh off a perfect week, has a question for the Halloween steering committee: “Do we have...
Familiar foes Plum, McKeesport set for marquee opening-round matchup
The playoffs are a time when some teams are meeting for the first time, but when No. 3 Plum and No. 6 McKeesport face off in the opening round of the WPIAL Class 4A football playoffs Friday, that won’t be the case. Although they haven’t played this season, the Mustangs...
‘Tis the season for playoff football in the A-K Valley and the Birdie is psyched
Last week: 10-2 (83%) Overall record: 59-11 (84%) The Birdie entered the weekly Zoom call on Monday with his best Ric Flair impersonation. “WOOOOOOOOO!!!!!” See, the first week of playoff time is like Christmas morning for the Birdie. He even wore his Santa suit for the meeting. “I’m gonna deliver...
High school football schedule, broadcasts for Week 8
Thursday WPIAL Nonconference Riverview at Carlynton, 7 p.m. Shady Side Academy at Valley, 6 p.m. District 8 City League University Prep at Allderdice, 7 p.m. Friday WPIAL Playoffs Class 6A Semifinals No. 4 Seneca Valley (4-2) at No. 1 North Allegheny (5-0), 7 p.m. (HSSN) No. 3 Central Catholic (4-2)...
Westmoreland County football players to watch for Week 8
Ian Maloney Belle Vernon, sr., WR/OLB The 6-foot-2, 205-pound senior is one of the top tacklers on a team that has recorded four shutouts and allowed only 56 points this season, including 42 in a lost to Thomas Jefferson on Sept. 25. He also has four catches for 98 yards...
Chick’s Picks relies on superpowers for WPIAL playoff picks
Welcome to Week 8 of the high school football season. Chick’s Picks looks forward to Halloween each year, mostly because she likes candy, but also because she enjoys coming up with creative costumes. This year, Chick’s Picks decided to dress up as Baby Yoda — one of the main characters...
PIAA approves covid-19 guidelines for winter, remains ‘cautiously optimistic’
PIAA basketball teams should limit the number of individuals on their bench to maintain a social distance of six feet or more when possible. If need be, add rows of chairs. The PIAA on Wednesday approved that recommendation and many other covid-19 guidelines for winter sports as executive director Bob...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 28, 2020
Cross country Boys Wednesday’s results WPIAL championships At White Oak Park Class AA Individual results 1. Mike Formica, Knoch, 16:15; 2. Ryan Pajak, Ringgold, 16:17; 3. Quintin Gatons, Greensburg Salem, 16:22; 4. Joel Beckwith, Indiana, 16:24; 5. Will Lamb, Beaver, 16:27; 6. Lucas Pajak, Ringgold, 16:31; 7. Ben Daerr, Ringgold,...
Shenango senior captures second WPIAL Class A cross country crownVideo
Shenango senior Carmen Medvit captured her second WPIAL Class A cross country championship Wednesday by breezing to a victory at White Oak Park. Medvit broke away from Greensburg Central Catholic junior Corinn Brewer and the rest of the field coming up the hill at the one-mile mark. She ran a...
High school roundup for Oct. 28, 2020: West Allegheny boys stop Moon in overtime
Joseph Pustover scored on a header in overtime to lead No. 3 West Allegheny (15-1) to a 2-1 victory over No. 6 Moon (12-4) in a Class 3A boys soccer quarterfinal Wednesday night. Johnny Dragisich scored and Connor Blazer and Tyler Rosborough had assists for West Allegheny, which will meet...
