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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
September 30, 2021
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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Moon’s Dylan Sleva carries through the North Hills defense on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, in Moon.
‘Phone a Friend’ comes in handy when Chick’s Picks prognosticates high school football games
Welcome to Week 5.

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 29, 2021
High schools

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Knock’s Caleb Oskin fights for the ball with Armstrong’s Nolan Hielman and goalie Caden Smail on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021 at Armstrong Stadium.
High school roundup for Sept. 29, 2021: West Allegheny boys soccer stays unbeaten
September 29, 2021
Johnny Dragisich netted a hat trick and Logan Mackey had a goal and an assist to lead West Allegheny to a 4-1 victory over Moon (9-1, 8-1) in a battle for first place in Section 2-3A boys soccer Wednesday. Keegan Amos and Joseph Pustover each tallied an assist for West Allegheny (10-0, 8-0).

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Sewickley Academy’s Tim Fitzgerald watches his approach shot on Hole 16 during the 2020 WPIAL Class 2A boys golf championship at Allegheny Country Club.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 30, 2021: Golf gold up for grabs
To highlight the final day of September, the district is set to distribute golf gold on Thursday as the WPIAL Class 2A boys individual golf championships tee off at the Allegheny Country Club in Sewickley.

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Mt. Lebanon’s Jack Smith works out during practice.
Trib 10: New team takes over top spot in WPIAL power rankings
As we hit the midway point of the regular season and September turns to October, there is change in the air in the weekly Trib 10 power rankings.

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Greensburg Salem’s Daishaun Alexander kicks to Indiana last Friday.
For Birdie, defining taunting proves daunting in Westmoreland County football
Last week: 8-4 (66.7%)

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Hempfield faces a tough matchup Friday night when it travels to No. 5 Canon-McMillan.
Westmoreland County don’t miss high school football matchups for 2021 Week 5
Class 6A

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Hempfield’s Elijah Binakonsky
Westmoreland County football players to watch in 2021 Week 5
Elijah Binakonsky

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Central Catholic’s Donovan Hinish pressures North Allegheny quarterback Tanner Potts during the second quarter on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at North Allegheny High School.
2021 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 5
Thursday

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Leechburg’s Bryan Lovelace breaks away from Brentwood’s Jackson Vingelen earlier this season.
Birdie eyes up the A-K Valley’s biggest stories to watch in football season’s 2nd half
Last week: 8-2 (80%)

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Fox Chapel’s Colin Kwiatkowski beats Franklin Regional’s Caden Smith for a score Sept. 17 at Franklin Regional High School.
A-K Valley don’t miss high school football matchups for 2021 Week 5
Class 5A Northeast

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Kiski Area’s Samuel Coleman celebrates his interception return for a touchdown against Franklin Regional on Sept. 3 at Richard J. Dilts Field.
High-energy defense has Kiski Area unbeaten heading into encounter with North Hills
Some might have thought it was Turn Back the Clock Night last Friday at Dick Dilts Stadium when Kiski Area scored late to defeat West Allegheny, 7-0.

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Apollo-Ridge’s Nick Curci is a member of the 2021 football team.
A-K Valley football players to watch for 2021 Week 5
Nick Curci

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Yough’s McKenzie Pritts scores during a 2019 playoff game.
Westmoreland County girls soccer notebook: Yough star jumps at Robert Morris offer
McKenzie Pritts said the college where she will continue her soccer career checked all the boxes.

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Norwin’s Caleb Yuricha (12) celebrates a goal with Riley Zimmerman during a playoff game last season.
Westmoreland County boys soccer notebook: Pieces fitting together for Norwin
Norwin coach Scott Schuchert thinks his team is rounding into form, on the scoreboard and across the lineup.

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Meghan Zambruno is a member of the 2021 girls golf team.
Westmoreland County girls athlete of the week: GCC’s Meghan Zambruno
Meghan Zambruno

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Greensburg Salem’s Natalie DiCriscio takes fourth in the girls Class AA Tri-State Coaches Association cross country championships Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 at White Oak Park.
Greensburg Salem cross country adjusts expectations after championship season
The reigning WPIAL Class 2A boys cross country champs have a nice little trend going.

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