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Penn Hills boys soccer team avenges losses to stay in playoff hunt
October 10, 2021
Results haven’t changed Penn Hills boys soccer coach Ryan Hankey’s message.
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.
Pine-Richland girls volleyball navigates tough schedule, remains in playoff hunt
Angela Seman played for four years in Section 1-4A with Seneca Valley, and now as the coach at Pine-Richland, she is getting a different perspective.
Senior captains help Pine-Richland field hockey adjust to pressure of favorite status
When describing how Pine-Richland field hockey was able to grind out a 1-0 win over Peters Township earlier this year, midfielder Fiona Kortyna said her team has the ability to keep going no matter what.
Riverview boys cross country team celebrates 4th straight section title
The Riverview boys cross country team has set several top goals for itself this season, and the deep group of runners checked one of the boxes last week by capturing a fourth consecutive section championship.Plum runners prepare for postseason meets
The Plum boys and girls cross country teams have their eyes focused on preparation for the WPIAL Class AAA championships in a couple of weeks at Cal (Pa.).
Rocco, Serra Catholic have high expectations amidst unbeaten run
As a quarterback, Max Rocco appreciates the work of the center along the offensive line.
Sandor, Sundin, Cisse lead Gateway runners at Section 4 championship meet
The Gateway boys and girls cross country teams have their eyes focused on preparation for the WPIAL Class AAA championships in a couple of weeks at Cal (Pa.).
5 things we learned in Week 6 of H.S. football: ‘You can’t control the weather’
After rushing for 167 yards and two touchdowns on Friday, Mt. Lebanon running back Alex Tecza didn’t sleep well that night.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 9, 2021
October 9, 2021
High school
High school roundup for Oct. 9, 2021: Beaver holds off New Castle rally
Wyatt Ringer ran for 114 yards and three touchdowns to lead Beaver to a 20-14 Class 4A Parkway Conference victory over New Castle. The game was completed Saturday morning after it was suspended due to lightning Friday night.
Bellinotti makes big plays as Shady Side Academy beats Apollo-Ridge
Shady Side Academy’s Joey Bellinotti made a considerable number of big plays Saturday afternoon.
George Guido: Time to start thinking WPIAL playoffs
The football season is set for the stretch run, and now might be a good time to go over WPIAL playoff qualification.
Trib HSSN high school football rankings: Oct. 9, 2021
Class 6A
Westmoreland H.S. football notebook: P-T still savoring win over Gateway
Penn-Trafford’s Warrior Stadium was alive with goings-on Friday night. It was the hub of Harrison City as the stadium lit up a rainy community.
Playoff-bound Jeannette boys soccer setting new standards for program
When Art Cicero was offered the Jeannette boys soccer job in 2018, the Jayhawks were coming off a 1-16-1 season and facing another rebuild.
Mt. Lebanon shows ‘toughness’ in lightning-delayed win over No. 1 Central Catholic
Mt. Lebanon quarterback Joey Daniels dislocated a finger on his left hand Friday night while catching a trick-play touchdown, but he was back behind center Saturday morning to finish the lightning-delayed game.
Top-ranked Moon edges Peters Township to stay undefeated
The difference between the first half and the second half of the Moon at Peters Township Class 5A Allegheny Six Conference football game was night and day.
Norwin notebook: Football players happy to be back on field after covid shutdown
Norwin’s football players were itching to get back on the field after a covid-related forfeit Sept. 24 and some unexpected down time. The Knights may never have been so anxious.
Norwin girls soccer battling injuries, tough section slate
With the number of injuries and player rotations Norwin has had this season, you might expect the Knights to be struggling to stay in the playoff race.
