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Franklin Regional’s Logan Donnelly hits Connellsville’s Anthony Piasecki on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021.
Franklin Regional blanks Connellsville to end losing streak
October 1, 2021
Franklin Regional took advantage of Connellsville’s mistakes and the Panthers’ defense was up to the task in a 36-0 victory Friday in the Big East Conference opener for both teams.

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Leechburg running back Braylan Lovelace dodges Jeannette’s Andrew Ross on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, at Jeannette High School.
Leechburg wins at Jeannette for first time
Leechburg’s superb season continued Friday night against one of the WPIAL’s winningest programs.

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Highlands and Plum players compete on Oct. 1, 2021, at Highlands.
Plum edges Highlands for conference victory
It was Military Appreciation night Friday at Highlands’ Golden Rams Stadium, night but Plum showed up for a car show.

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Greensburg Salem’s Donavon Waller attempts to catch a pass in the end zone as Hampton’s Matt DeMatteo defends in the first half Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, at Hampton High School.
Hampton routs Greensburg Salem in battle for first place
Greensburg Salem and Hampton are from different counties, separated by about 40 miles, but they play in the same conference.

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Belle Vernon’s Devin Whitlock scores past Laurel Highlands’ Rodney Gallagher during the second quarter on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, at James Weir Stadium in Rostraver.
Devin Whitlock shines but sophomore shares spotlight as Belle Vernon tops Laurel Highlands
If this matchup was meant to decide the most-dangerous playmaker in the Big Eight, Devin Whitlock certainly made his case.

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Injured Springdale players Giovanni Galasso, Legend Ausk, John Utiss and Logan Dexter sit on the bench as their teammates take the field for warm-ups before facing Greensburg Central Catholic on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021.
GCC coach’s memorable day includes shutout victory over Springdale
Friday was a big day for Greensburg Central Catholic coach Marko Thomas.

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Saint Vincent hosting Case Western Reserve in PAC showdown
NCAA Division III

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Seton Hill set to host Edinboro in PSAC matchup
NCAA Division II

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Belle Vernon’s Devin Whitlock works out Aug. 11, 2021, at James Weir Stadium.
Division I interest growing for Belle Vernon’s Devin Whitlock after statement win
Devin Whitlock is doing everything he can to land Division I college offers.

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 30, 2021
High schools

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Sara Felder scored a hat trick against Springdale on Thursday.
High school roundup for Sept. 30, 2021: GCC girls soccer avenges only loss
Sara Felder had a hat trick as Greensburg Central Catholic avenged its only loss of the season with a 4-2 Section 1-A girls soccer victory over Springdale on Thursday.

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North Hills’ Cooper Thompson and John Green defend on a ball intended for Kiski Area’s Calvin Heinle in the end zone in the fourth quarter Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, at Martorelli Stadium.
Late defensive stand, long scoring drive help North Hills edge Kiski Area
North Hills was in a precarious position late in the fourth quarter of its Northeast Conference opener with Kiski Area on Friday.

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Laurel Highlands defenders try to contain Belle Vernon’s Devin Whitlock during last season’s meeting.
Laurel Highlands steps into spotlight for marquee matchup with Belle Vernon
September 30, 2021
It’s been a long time coming for the Laurel Highlands football program.

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Latrobe’s Ella Bulava celebrates her goal against Norwin on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, at Norwin High School. Latrobe won, 1-0.
Latrobe girls soccer after sweep of Norwin: ‘We’re the real deal’
Regan Reilly funneled the soccer ball to the middle of the attack, but shifted gears and sent a pass wide and through a pack of Norwin defenders closing in around her.

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Greensburg Salem’s Hayden Teska leads the WPIAL with 1,186 passing yards. He has 12 touchdown passes.
5 things to watch in high school football’s Week 5
Greensburg Salem, Laurel Highlands and Steel Valley lead a collection of WPIAL football teams enjoying a revival this fall.

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Westmoreland football notebook: BVA’s Whitlock, Laurel Highlands’ Gallagher similarly electric, effective
A few months ago, people lined up to watch Devin Whitlock and Rodney Gallagher play basketball against each other in a local summer league.

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Eden Christian Academy’s Brian McDonnell taps in his putt on Hole 18 to win the WPIAL Class AA boys golf championship with a +5 on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, at Allegheny Country Club.
Underdog Brian McDonnell of Eden Christian claims WPIAL Class 2A golf title
Eden Christian senior Brian McDonnell wasn’t a favorite coming into Thursday’s WPIAL Class 2A golf championship.

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OLSH quarterback Nehemiah Azeem throws a pass during practice on Aug. 3, 2021, in Clinton.
Trib HSSN football players to watch for 2021 Week 5
Here are four WPIAL high school football players to watch in Week 5:

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North Allegheny’s Jacob Porter (left) and Tyree Alualu work out together during practice.
Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for 2021 Week 5
WPIAL football now enters prime time.

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Springdale’s Jess Moses (35) finds running room to his left on Oct. 2, 1971, against Knoch at Veterans Memorial Field. The Dynamos won the game, 21-20, on a 2-point conversion with 3:13 to go.
Through the years: 50 years ago, Springdale edged Knoch on 2-point conversion
Each week 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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