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High school roundup for Nov. 8, 2021: Thomas Jefferson hockey stays undefeated

November 9, 2021

Jimmy Passanante scored twice and Brett Smith netted the go-ahead goal in the second period to lead Thomas Jefferson to a 6-3 victory over Hempfield in a PIHL Class 2A game Monday night.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 8, 2021

High schools

Fans cheer for Mars’ goalie during a game against South Fayette on Monday at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry.

Capacity crowd turns out to support Mars hockey goalie

November 8, 2021

Eve Furbee bounced up and down in the stands excitedly Monday night at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex.

Seneca Valley’s Cole Kamarec works against Peters Township’s Connor Hoye during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game Saturday.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Nov. 9, 2021: State soccer playoffs kick off

Even though the district-champion-only format for the PIAA playoffs in 2020 cut the state soccer playoffs from four rounds to three, it turned out to be a historic postseason for the WPIAL.

Laurel Highlands quarterback Rodney Gallagher rolls out to pass during a game against Belle Vernon on Oct. 1.

Trib HSSN Football Team of the Week for Nov. 8, 2021

Sometimes a trip on the Highway to Heinz can be a very long journey.

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Sara Felder battles Steel Valley’s Krystal Phouthavong for possession during the WPIAL Class A girls championship game Friday.

Westmoreland County PIAA soccer playoff capsules for Nov. 9, 2021

Boys

A-K Valley PIAA girls soccer playoff capsules for Nov. 9, 2021

Class 3A

Freeport, Plum finally cross paths in PIAA first-round volleyball match

The Plum and Freeport girls volleyball teams shared a gym four times this season but never played an official match against each other.

Southmoreland’s Olivia Cernuto battles Avonworth’s Eden Schleis for a header during their WPIAL Class 2A semifinal on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, at West Allegheny High School.

Southmoreland girls soccer pushes through injuries all the way to state tournament

Southmoreland girls soccer players wore blankets on the sideline Thursday night during the WPIAL consolation game against Shady Side Academy at Norwin.

Serra Catholic’s Terrell Booth hits Neshannock’s Kurt Sommerfeld in the WPIAL Class 2A first round last Friday.

Trib HSSN broadcast schedule: Week of Nov. 8, 2021

The WPIAL football playoffs move on to the quarterfinals and semifinals this week here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

Westmoreland County senior spotlight: Penn-Trafford’s Jude Lovre

Jude Lovre

Yough’s McKenzie Pritts is a Robert Morris recruit and an All-WPIAL selection. The junior scored 26 goals this season.

Despite WPIAL quarterfinal exit, Yough girls soccer proud of season

Yough girls soccer fell short of their ultimate goal in 2021, but coach Dann Appolonia likes the makeup of his team going forward.

Franklin Regional’s Jake Kimmich talks with Kiski Area’s Owen Zimmerman after their WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinal on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, at Franklin Regional High School.

After historic season, Kiski Area boys soccer ready to reload

Sean Arnold had high hopes for his Kiski Area boys soccer team this year.

A-K Valley senior spotlight: Plum’s Caroline Hunter

Caroline Hunter

Pine-Richland players celebrate after winning the WPIAL Class 3A field hockey title Oct. 30, 2021, at Washington & Jefferson.

3 WPIAL field hockey champions to host PIAA openers Tuesday

November 7, 2021

No Western Pennsylvania field hockey team has reached the PIAA finals in the sport’s 47-year history, but three WPIAL squads will try as they start their state tournament quest Tuesday.

North Allegheny’s Mia Tuman defends a shot against Shaler’s Mia Schubert and Cabndace Kozej (85) during the WPIAL Class 4A volleyball championship on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Robert Morris UPMC Center.

Sites, times announced for PIAA girls volleyball tournament

The North Allegheny girls volleyball team will begin its quest for a fifth consecutive state title at home Tuesday.

High school sports schedules for Nov. 8, 2021

High schools

New Castle’s Christopher Hood looks to make a pass during a game against Highlands on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, at Highlands.

Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week for 2021 Week 10

There was a serious chill in the air for opening night of the WPIAL football playoffs, but that didn’t prevent New Castle quarterback Christopher Hood from getting soaked with all of the “splash” plays he made Friday.