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High school roundup for Oct. 20, 2021: Canon-McMillan tunes up for playoffs with shutout win
October 20, 2021
Ryan Galicic netted two goals to lead Canon-McMillan to a 4-0 boys soccer victory over Central Catholic (8-6-1) on Wednesday in a nonsection playoff tune-up between two teams in the WPIAL Class 4A field. Anthony Bellino and Mason Le added a goal apiece for the Big Macs (14-2-1).

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16 players get 2-game suspensions for Valley-Yough fight
A second-half brawl last week looks like it will cost 16 players the rest of the football season.

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Derry coach Vince Skillings works with his team during practice Aug. 11.
Derry dismisses football coach Vince Skillings
Vince Skillings said he doesn’t believe he did anything to warrant a dismissal, but Derry apparently saw otherwise.

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The Upper St. Clair girls tennis team celebrates with the Class AAA WPIAL championship trophy after defeating Latrobe, 4-1, on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, at W&J College in Washington.
Upper St. Clair, Sewickley Academy claim WPIAL team tennis titles
It was a great day to be a Panther at the WPIAL girls team tennis championship.

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What to watch for in high school sports for Oct. 21, 2021: City League playoffs kick off
So, they meet again.

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Mt. Lebanon’s Alex Tecza carries against Central Catholic’s Devin Barren during their game Oct. 8.
Trib 10: Upset shuffles WPIAL football power rankings
The top eight teams from last week’s Trib 10 power rankings remain the same, but a Class 5A surprise in Week 7 led to some movement at the bottom of the poll heading into Week 8.

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New Castle head coach Bill Cook and pitcher Rocco Bernadina celebrate together on the field after defeating Wyoming Area in the PIAA class 4A state championship on Friday, June 18, 2021 at Penn State University in State College.
4 WPIAL coaches earn statewide honor from PIAA
Four WPIAL coaches earned state coach of the year honors from the PIAA for the 2020-21 school year.

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Greensburg Central Catholic is the No. 1 seed in the WPIAL Class A boys soccer playoffs.
Greensburg CC soccer teams land No. 1 seeds in WPIAL playoffs; Norwin boys, Latrobe girls have a bye
Greensburg Central Catholic’s soccer teams seemed to follow each other around last fall during the WPIAL postseason, figuratively and physically.

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Franklin Regional coach Lance Getsy communicates with his players against Latrobe last Friday.
In the middle of a weird season, Birdie makes Westmoreland County picks
Last week: 12-1 (92.3%)

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Amari Mack carries the ball against Clairton last Friday.
Westmoreland County don’t miss high school football matchups for 2021 Week 8
Class 6A

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Franklin Regional’s Zach Bewszka celebrates with Jared Ribar after he scored against Latrobe on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021 at Latrobe Memorial Stadium in downtown Latrobe.
After come-from-behind win, Franklin Regional prepares to face No. 2 Penn-Trafford
If the Penn-Trafford football team was thinking this year’s battle with neighboring rival Franklin Regional was going to be an easy one, the Panthers’ impressive come-from-behind win last week definitely caught their eye.

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Penn-Trafford’s Conlan Greene
Westmoreland County football players to watch in 2021 Week 8
Conlan Greene

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Pine-Richland’s Bradford Gelly dives for the end zone past North Hills’ Michael Hoskey for a first-quarter touchdown Oct. 15at Martorelli Stadium.
2021 Western Pa. high school football schedule, broadcasts for Week 8
Thursday

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Freeport’s Colton Otterman wraps up Burrell quarterback Chase Fenner during the first half last Friday.
The Birdie sees a doozy of an A-K Valley playoff tiebreaker on the horizon
Last week: 9-1 (90%)

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Deer Lakes’ Cody Scarantine breaks free during a game against Burrell on Oct. 8. The Lancers visit South Allegheny on Friday.
A-K Valley don’t miss high school football matchups for 2021 Week 8
Class 5A Northeast

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Eryck Moore’s return from injury has been a big boost for Plum.
Plum shakes off eligibility snafu, focuses on making playoffs
Plum’s week didn’t start out very well.

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Leechburg’s Logan Kline is a member of the 2021 football team.
A-K Valley football players to watch in 2021 Week 8
Garrett King

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Plum’s Marissa Liberto heads the ball against Oakland Catholic on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, at Plum High School.
Springdale, Plum land No. 2 seeds for WPIAL girls soccer playoffs
The Springdale and Plum girls soccer teams each captured section championships in the regular season, and both the Dynamos and Mustangs lead the Alle-Kiski Valley with No. 2 seeds for the upcoming WPIAL playoffs.

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North Catholic’s Lindsey Pawlawski celebrates her goal with Tehya Dave (20) during their game against Avonworth on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, at JC Stone Field in North Park. The Trojanettes won, 4-0.
Breaking down the 2021 WPIAL girls soccer playoffs
Here’s a look at the 2021 WPIAL girls soccer playoffs:

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Seneca Valley’s Connor Oros (left) celebrates with Nathan Prex after Prex’s first goal during their game against Franklin Regional on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, in Murrysville.
Breaking down the 2021 WPIAL boys soccer playoffs
Here’s a look at the 2021 WPIAL boys soccer playoffs:

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