Football

West Greene’s Ben Jackson blocks during a game against Clairton on Oct. 11.
WPIAL playoff breakdown: Class A
November 7, 2019
Class A Semifinals

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Avonworth players celebrates with Jax Miller atfter scoring against Apollo-Ridge on Sept. 20.
WPIAL playoff breakdown: Class 2A
Class 2A Quarterfinals

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Freeport receiver Terry Tomporoski hauls in a pass from Keith Conti on Nov. 10, 1979. Knoch prevailed, 10-0, in the Class AA opening round playoff game at Highlands High School.
George Guido’s Through the Years: Big crowd watched Knoch beat Freeport
Each Friday throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that are part of local scholastic history.

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Aliquippa’s Antonio Quinn runs against Clairton’s Isaiah Berry (left) and Jonte Sanders (12) on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019. Aliquippa’s Antonio Quinn runs against Clairton’s Isaiah Berry (left) and Jonte Sanders (12) on Aug. 24.
WPIAL playoff breakdown: Class 3A
Class 3A Semifinals

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South Fayette quarterback Naman Alemada throws a pass against Upper St. Clair on Friday, Aug. 23.
WPIAL playoff breakdown: Class 4A
Class 4A Semifinals

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McKeesport’s Devari Robinson eludes the tackle of Franklin Regional’s Luke Reppermund on Oct. 18.
WPIAL playoff breakdown: Class 5A
Class 5A Quarterfinals

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Mt. Lebanon’s Evan Jones eludes North Allegheny’s Khalil Dinkins during the first quarter Friday, Sept. 20.
WPIAL playoff breakdown: Class 6A
Class 6A semifinals

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After failed election bid, Chick’s Picks eyes up a Class 6A upset
As Election Day approached, Chick’s Picks pondered the idea of running for office. Her dream of being elected Head Prognosticator of District 7 seemed well within reach after her countless years of experience. The problem, however, was that she had waited too long to run a campaign. So, she called upon her go-to problem solver for help.

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Trib 10 teams show their power in opening round of WPIAL football playoffs
November 6, 2019
There were no changes to this week’s Trib 10 as the ranked teams from last week were perfect.

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Bethel Park’s Liam Sauer carries the ball during the WPIAL Class 5A opening-round playoff game against Kiski on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, at Bethel Park.
High school football schedule for Week 11
WPIAL playoffs

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Max Malis is a leader on the line for Derry.
Westmoreland County high school football Q&A: Derry’s Max Malis
Max Malis lists his three positions on the Derry football team as defensive end, offensive tackle and … fullback?

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Ligonier Valley’s Kyrie Miller has 
run for 1,651 yards and has scored 
30 touchdowns this season.
Ligonier Valley, Bellwood-Antis set for rematch with District 6 championship berth on the line
For the second time in as many years, Ligonier Valley and Bellwood-Antis find themselves opposite one another in the District 6 Class 2A football semifinals, both eyeing a spot in the championship game next weekend.

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Gateway’s Sonny Comunale runs against McKeesport during their game Oct. 25, 2019, at McKeesport.
High school football broadcasts on tap for Week 11
TRIBLIVE HS SPORTS NETWORK

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Penn-Trafford’s Gabe Dunlap tries to keep a distance between himself and Franklin Regional defender Justin Johns on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019.
The Birdie gives props to Penn-Trafford’s guts
Last week: 8-3 (72.7)

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Derry’s Justin Huss has rushed for 2,003 yards and 27 touchdowns this season.
Central Valley’s clear focus heading into WPIAL Class 3A semifinal: Stop Derry’s Justin Huss
Central Valley football coach Mark Lyons and his staff have devised gameplans to stuff the run before.

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Knoch’s Matt Goodlin works for extra yardage against the Highlands on Sept. 12, 2019. Knoch earned the 300th win in school history this season.
George Guido: H.S. football season in A-K Valley provides plenty of highlights
November 5, 2019
And just like that, it was over. The 121st Alle-Kiski Valley high school football season came to a screeching halt with all three local playoff teams losing Friday night on the opening night of the postseason.

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Ligonier Valley’s Kyrie Miller (29) runs the ball as West Shamokin’s Logan Cogley tries to close in followed by offensive lineman Joe Ersick (44) of Ligonier Valley during District 6 football on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019 at Ligonier Valley.
High school football playoff picture in districts 5, 6, 9, 10 for this weekend
November 4, 2019
While WPIAL football fans have their eyes on the Highway to Heinz and the Route to Norwin, the 2019 PIAA playoffs are taking shape with first-round action set to begin on Nov. 15 and 16.

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WPIAL Football Team of the Week: Week 10
Three WPIAL schools were looking for milestone victories as well as a win to advance on opening night of the district playoffs.

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Moon’s Jamal Littlejohn scores during the second quarter against Upper St. Clair Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, in Moon.
WPIAL announces football playoff sites for Week 11: Class 5A rematch at West A
Peters Township and Moon, co-champions in the Allegheny Eight, will play for the second time in six weeks when they meet Friday night in a WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinal at West Allegheny.

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WPIAL football player of the week — Week 10
November 3, 2019
For most of Friday’s WPIAL Class 5A first-round playoff game, it looked like Baldwin would pull off the road upset as the No. 11 seed and celebrate the school’s first football playoff win in 28 years.

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