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WPIAL Class 3A roundup: Ambridge snaps 28-game losing streak
October 2, 2021
The WPIAL’s longest losing streak is over.
Undefeated Moon scores workmanlike win over South Fayette
The Moon Tigers did what they had to do Friday night.
WPIAL Class 2A roundup: Rocco leads Serra Catholic past Shady Side Academy
Max Rocco threw for 311 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 2 Serra Catholic to a 39-7 victory over Shady Side Academy (3-3, 0-1) in the Class 2A Allegheny Conference on Friday night.
WPIAL Class A roundup: Fort Cherry edges Northgate
Maddox Truschel hit Anthony D’Alessandro with a 14-yard touchdown pass with 5 minutes, 16 seconds left in the game to put Fort Cherry ahead for good in a 29-28 Class A Big Seven Conference win against Northgate (2-4, 1-2) on Friday night.
2021 WPIAL statistical leaders for rushing, passing, receiving in Week 5
October 1, 2021
Top performers for Week 5 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania.
Clairton holds on for victory over Bishop Canevin in sloppy game
After a two-game losing streak and a two-game winning streak, Clairton faced a first-place battle against an undefeated Bishop Canevin football team Friday night.
WPIAL Class 6A/5A roundup: Upper St. Clair upsets Peters Township
Ethan Hiester scored three touchdowns as Upper St. Clair upset No. 2-ranked Peters Township, 31-3, in Class 5A Allegheny Six Conference play.
Mt. Lebanon comes alive in 2nd half, beats North Allegheny for 1st time since 2005
The Mt. Lebanon Blue Devils had to bow down to a banner strung across the entrance to their locker room all week long leading up to their Friday match-up with the North Allegheny Tigers.
Central Catholic defense dominates in victory over Seneca Valley
There is a litany of players with NCAA Division I offers on the Central Catholic defense, and those players showed why they are going to play at that level Friday night.
Baldwin football team ignites in 2nd half, defeats Norwin
After being shut out in the first half, it seemed Baldwin’s winless start to the season might continue.
Freeport takes advantage of Valley mistakes
On the night Valley honored its undefeated 1996 team, the current Vikings had an opportunity to capture their first win of the season. However, they were bitten by the turnover bug in the second half.
Franklin Regional blanks Connellsville to end losing streak
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.
Leechburg wins at Jeannette for first time
Leechburg’s superb season continued Friday night against one of the WPIAL’s winningest programs.
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.
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.
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.
GCC coach’s memorable day includes shutout victory over Springdale
Friday was a big day for Greensburg Central Catholic coach Marko Thomas.
Saint Vincent hosting Case Western Reserve in PAC showdown
NCAA Division III
Seton Hill set to host Edinboro in PSAC matchup
NCAA Division II
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.
