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Penn-Trafford’s Alex Turowski sinks a birdie putt on No. 5 at Latrobe Country Club on Sept. 8, 2020.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Alex Turowski performs well at Fairmont State
September 12, 2021
Penn-Trafford grad Alex Turowski began his collegiate career on a solid note.

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Sophomore Ava Hershberger (right) is one of only two returning starters for Penn-Trafford’s field hockey team.
Penn-Trafford field hockey chasing 6th consecutive WPIAL title
Penn-Trafford field hockey coach Cindy Dutt liked what she saw from her squad in two scrimmages this season.

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Penn Hills girls tennis showing competitive streak
The Penn Hills girls tennis team already has shown an increased acumen for having competitive matches.

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Penn Hills won its section opener over Obama Academy without the services of top senior Lenny Duncan.
Win in section opener boosts confidence for Penn Hills boys soccer
The path to the WPIAL Class 3A boys soccer playoffs is a road the Penn Hills boys team is working on paving.

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Pine-Richland’s Sophie Catalano and Sarah Faber (11) play against North Hills Sept. 7 at Pine-Richland High School.
Former Pitt volleyball standout brings new ideas to Pine-Richland program
Angela Seman was a big part of Pitt volleyball’s resurgence, helping the Panthers win back-to-back ACC titles in 2017 and ’18 as the starting libero.

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Pine-Richland celebrates Rylie Wollerton’s goal against Hempfield on Sept. 7 at Pine-Richland High School.
Pine-Richland field hockey comfortable as favorites to take 3rd straight WPIAL crown
Donna Stephenson started the Pine-Richland field hockey program in 2004, literally from scratch.

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NA notebook: Tigers girls soccer team posts pair of shutouts
Jadyn Coy and Lucia Wells each had a goal and Allie Burns scored and had an assist for North Allegheny’s soccer team in a 3-0 victory over Penn-Trafford last week in nonsection play.

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North Allegheny’s Jacob Porter (left) and Tyree Alualu work out together during practice on Aug. 10, 2021, in McCandless.
Nearly forced to move with NFL free agent father, Tyree Alualu excelling as North Allegheny linebacker
North Allegheny linebacker Tyree Alualu is already making an impact as a first-year starter in the middle of the Tigers defense, but the sophomore standout nearly spent this fall playing football for another high school, likely in Florida.

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Senior Brady Sundin placed second overall in the boys varsity race at the Gateway Invitational on Sept. 4, 2021, at Boyce Park.
Gateway runners kick off season at host invitational
The Gateway cross country teams have a lot on their plate in the early portion of the season, and coach Tom LaBuff said workouts and challenging competition are helping the boys and girls runners gauge where they are in their progression and also set goals for the end of the season.

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Sewickley Academy’s Andrew Carida heads the ball next to Beaver County Christian School’s Rocco DeSarbo during their game on Sept. 7, 2021, in Chippewa.
Sewickley Academy boys soccer aims to maintain winning standard under new coach
Sewickley Academy experienced a productive season in boys soccer a year ago, advancing to the WPIAL semifinals and finishing 10-2-1 overall.

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Quaker Valley’s Rowan Kriebel moves the ball in open space during a game against Ambridge last season.
After untimely end to last season, Quaker Valley boys soccer driven to reign again
Quaker Valley boys soccer is synonymous with success.

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 11, 2021
September 11, 2021
High schools

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Bishop Canevin receiver Lesae Lacks catches a pass during practice on Aug. 24.
High school roundup for Sept. 11, 2021: Bishop Canevin zips past Northgate to go 3-0
Lesae Lacks caught three touchdown passes and Jason Cross threw three scoring strikes as Bishop Canevin improved to 3-0 with a 27-8 nonconference victory over Northgate on Saturday night.

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Carlynton’s Shawn Curry picks up a first down against Riverview defenders during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Oakmont.
Shawn Curry runs for 256 yards as Carlynton pulls away from Riverview
Saturday afternoon did not start well for visiting Carlynton.

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Moon’s Mia Cochran wins the WPIAL Class AAA cross country title Oct. 30, 2020, at White Oak Park.
Moon’s Cochran a champion again at Red, White & Blue Classic
Moon senior Mia Cochran truly has the hang of the White Oak Park cross country course.

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Keystone Oaks coach Greg Perry on Friday’s game against Chartiers Valley: “For entertainment, the people who paid to get into that stadium got their five dollars’ worth.”
5 things we learned in Week 2 of H.S. football
Time inevitably erases memories from blowout games with lopsided scores, regardless of whether you’re on the winning or losing side.

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Moon players celebrate after defeating Woodland Hills on Sept. 10, 2021, at the Wolvarena.
Trib HSSN high school football rankings: Sept. 12, 2021
Class 6A

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Greensburg Salem’s Hayden Teska has completed passes to seven receivers so far this season.
Teska-Rubrecht connection working wonders for Greensburg Salem
When Greensburg Salem quarterback Hayden Teska has dropped back to pass this season, he’s connected with seven receivers through three games.

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Ligonier Valley’s Nick Beitel runs behind Jude Grzywinski during a nonconference game against Elizabeth Forward earlier this season.
Westmoreland H.S. football notebook: Ligonier Valley finding home in WPIAL
Ligonier Valley might have a WPIAL membership like all of the other football teams in District 7. Member since: 2020.

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Summit Academy gets ready to run the first play from scrimmage against Springdale on Sept. 11, 2021, at Steve Sherer Field.
Springdale dominates Summit Academy to stay unbeaten
After what has become a customary sluggish start for visiting teams at Summit Academy’s Steve Sherer Field, the Springdale Dynamos put it all together for a 26-point second quarter and cruised to a 40-14 victory Saturday afternoon.

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