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Seneca Valley’s Nathan Prex celebrates his hat-trick goal against North Allegheny on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Jackson. SV won, 5-0.

High school roundup for Oct. 11, 2021: Seneca Valley boys soccer flexes muscles

October 11, 2021

Nathan Prex registered a hat trick as Seneca Valley (13-0-1, 10-0-1) cemented its status at the top team in Section 1-4A with a 5-0 boys soccer victory over North Allegheny (10-4, 7-4) on Monday. Will Bruno and Joey Coon each netted a goal for the Raiders, who swept the season series with the Tigers.

Adeline Guess and Belle Vernon compete against Ringgold on Oct. 9, 2021, at Belle Vernon.

‘Beach Patrol’ defense makes Belle Vernon girls soccer team hard to play against

Five years ago, Belle Vernon’s boys soccer team had a smothering defense — and confidence to match.

The Central Valley student section celebrates the Warriors’ first touchdown during the first quarter against Aliquippa on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, at The Pit in Aliquippa.

WPIAL launches league-wide food drive with competitive twist

The WPIAL launched a league-wide food drive Monday that runs until Oct. 23 and since sports teams are involved, it comes with a competitive twist. Participating schools will compete against one another to donate the most meals.

Freeport’s Erica Lampus makes a hit in a Section 5-3A match against Highlands on Sept. 9, 2021, at Highlands High School.

Top teams hold pat in latest coaches association WPIAL girls volleyball rankings

The top teams in each classification — Shaler (Class 4A), Hampton (Class 3A), North Catholic (Class 2A) and Bishop Canevin (Class A) — held strong this past week as the Western Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association released its Week 6 WPIAL girls rankings Monday morning.

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Ryan Reitler (27) and Nate Ward after the Centurions defeated Winchester Thurston in the boys WPIAL Class A championship game Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, at Highmark Stadium.

Westmoreland Senior Spotlight: Greensburg Central Catholic’s Ryan Reitler

Ryan Reitler

Deer Lakes’ Madeline Boulos is a three-time All-WPIAL selection.

A-K Valley senior spotlight: Deer Lakes’ Madeline Boulos

Madeline Boulos

Valley’s boys golf team will compete in the WPIAL team championship event Tuesday.

Deeper lineup helps Valley boys golfers reach WPIAL playoffs

The Valley boys golf team successfully checked off a couple of goal-oriented boxes this season.

North Hills’ Liam Tracey break the tackle attempt by Kiski’s Dominic Dininno on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021 at Martorelli Stadium.

This week on Trib HSSN: Week of Oct. 11, 2021

October 10, 2021

Welcome to the “Stretch Run” of the 2021 fall high school sports season as we head toward mid-October this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

High school sports schedule for Oct. 11, 2021

High schools

Mt. Lebanon’s Alex Tecza carries for a long gain against Central Catholic on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, at Mt. Lebanon High School.

Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week for 2021 Week 6

Mt. Lebanon senior running back Alex Tecza could do nothing about the weather in Week 6 as a series of storms forced the stoppage, then the suspension of the Blue Devils’ big No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown against visiting Central Catholic.

Springdale’s Chris Mitchell moves the ball upfield against Aquinas Academy during a game on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, in Hampton.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports Oct. 11, 2021: Playoff berths on the line in boys soccer

The final week of section play in WPIAL soccer begins with a busy night on the boys soccer pitch.

Yough boys soccer coach Dave Vilchek (right) talks to his team before a recent practice in Herminie.

Playoff-bound Yough boys soccer makes climb back to respectability

Spectators are surprised by what they’re seeing on Cougar Mountain this season: a Yough boys soccer team making a steep climb back to respectability.

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Meghan Zambruno watches her tee shot on Hole 18 during the WPIAL Class 2A girls golf championship on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, at Hannastown Golf Club.

High school notebook: Greensburg Central Catholic girls look to extend WPIAL golf title streak

Greensburg Central Catholic is climbing the stairway to seven.

Luke Kolankowski and the Plum boys soccer team held at No. 3 in the Class 3A rankings.

WPIAL soccer rankings: Week of Oct. 11, 2021

Girls

Moon goalkeeper Serayah Leech celebrates with Olivia Shaver after defeating Peters Twp. on Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, at Moon Area High School. Moon won, 1-0.

WPIAL clinched for Oct. 10, 2021: Girls soccer

Section play in the 2021 WPIAL girls soccer regular season has one week left. The top four teams in each section qualify for the district playoffs. All teams tied for a playoff spot in which head-to-head does not break the tie all qualify for the postseason.

Quaker Valley’s Anna Cohen is a member of the 2021 cross country team.

Quaker Valley runners Cohen, Otto stay ahead of the pack

One is a senior. One is a sophomore.

Quaker Valley’s Luke Flowers (right) scored 11 goals last season, tied for second on the team.

Quick start, experienced roster boost Quaker Valley hockey team

After one game, the Quaker Valley hockey team already was ahead of last year’s pace.

Penn-Trafford high school sports notebook: Hershberger helps Warriors to another win

Ava Hershberger scored two goals and assisted on two others to lead the Penn-Trafford field hockey team to a 4-0 victory against Oakland Catholic on Oct. 5.

Penn Hills boys soccer team avenges losses to stay in playoff hunt

Results haven’t changed Penn Hills boys soccer coach Ryan Hankey’s message.

Penn Hills’ Khalil Barley-Morrow lifts Amir Key after scoring a touchdown against Upper St. Clair’s on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 at Upper St. Clair High School.

New-look offensive line helps pave way for Penn Hills

Khalil Barley-Morrow didn’t dream of being the starting center for the Penn Hills football team.

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