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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 7, 2021
October 8, 2021
Field hockey

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WPIAL Clinched for Oct. 7, 2021: Girls volleyball
There are still two weeks left in the WPIAL girls volleyball regular season, but several teams have already clinched a spot in the upcoming district playoffs.

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Allderdice’s Ben Beale celebrates his goal next to Penn-Trafford’s Logan Swartz during their game on Tuesday.
WPIAL Clinched for Oct. 7, 2021: Boys soccer
October 7, 2021
Section play in the regular season is winding down and the 2021 WPIAL boys soccer playoffs are just around the corner. The top four teams in each section qualify for the district playoffs. All teams tied for a playoff spot in which head-to-head does not break the tie qualify for the postseason.

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Hampton’s Zach Panza celebrates after scoring on a penalty shot against Kiski Area on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, at Fridley Field in Hampton.
High school roundup for Oct. 7, 2021: Undefeated Hampton stays atop section
Zach Panza converted a penalty kick and Luge Staggers also scored to lead Hampton to a 2-0 victory over Kiski Area in a showdown between the top two teams in Section 2-3A boys soccer Thursday.

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The Gateway football team takes the field before the start of its game against Thomas Jefferson on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Monroeville.
5 things to watch in Week 6: De facto conference champions to be crowned?
No, it’s not over ‘til it’s over.

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Moon’s Joe Cotton eludes North Hills’ Caleb Armstead during their game Sept. 17.
Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for 2021 Week 6
Welcome to Week 6, where the feeling out process continues.

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Greensburg Salem girls soccer coach Jessica Melodia, a PIAA football referee
Westmoreland football notebook: Greensburg Salem girls soccer coach among WPIAL’s top refs
Jessica Melodia played for the Pittsburgh Passion women’s football team from 2015-17. When she “retired,” a void was left in her life.

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Knoch’s Lindsey Greb (left) and Emily Greb won the WPIAL Class AA doubles title Oct. 7, 2021, at North Allegheny.
Knoch twins, Latrobe duo collect WPIAL doubles gold
For the second year in a row, sisters from Knoch rule the roost in WPIAL Class 2A doubles.

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North Hills quarterback John Green scrambles to pass during a game against Moon on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, at Moon Area High School.
Trib HSSN football players to watch for 2021 Week 6
Here are four WPIAL high school football players to watch in Week 6:

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Quaker Valley’s Eva Bulger watches her tee shot on Hole 18 during the WPIAL Class 2A girls golf championship on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, at Hannastown Golf Club.
Quaker Valley, South Fayette golfers claim WPIAL championships
When she was 9 years old, Marissa Malosh first picked up a golf club during a vacation in Hilton Head, S.C.

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Central Catholic’s Matthew Petruzzi Jr. (34) and Keith Cushenberry celebrate on defense during their game against North Allegheny on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at North Allegheny High School.
Chick’s Picks’ crystal ball is better for picking HS football games than finding missing eagles
Welcome to Week 6.

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Deer Lakes senior Jordan Fragapane heads for the end zone against West Shamokin on Oct. 7, 2011. The 40-14 victory was the first for the Lancers on the season and the 40th consecutive loss by West Shamokin set a new WPIAL record.
Through the years: 10 years ago, West Shamokin sets futility record
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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Mt. Lebanon’s Eli Heidenreich works out during practice on Aug. 11, 2021, in Mt Lebanon.
Central Catholic, Mt. Lebanon battle for 1st place in WPIAL Class 6A
Unlike last week, there won’t be any motivational banner hanging over Mt. Lebanon’s locker room entrance.

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 6, 2021
October 6, 2021
Cross country

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Franklin Regional’s Abigail Paterline battles Hampton’s Kendall Hoolahan for possession during their game on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, at Frildey Field in Hampton. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.
High school roundup for Oct. 6, 2021: Hampton, Franklin Regional battle to draw
Sydney Kranick scored for Franklin Regional and Sophie Kelly found the net for Hampton as the top two teams in the Section 1-3A standings played to a girls soccer draw Wednesday night. Hampton (9-2-2, 7-1-2) ran its unbeaten streak to 11 games (9-0-2). Franklin Regional (8-3-1, 7-1-1) is 5-1-1 in its last seven games.

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Latrobe’s Ella Bulava scores past Norwin goalkeeper Riley Morningstar on Sept. 30.
WPIAL Clinched for Oct. 6, 2021: Girls soccer
Section play in the 2021 girls soccer regular season section play has just over one week left. The top four teams in each section qualify for the district playoffs. All teams tied for a playoff spot in which head-to-head does not break the tie qualify for the postseason.

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Mt. Lebanon’s Lindsey Powanda watches her tee shot on No. 9 during the 2020 WPIAL Class 3A girls golf championship at Oakmont Country Club.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Oct. 7, 2021: WPIAL girls golf gold up for grabs
You could say that a select few WPIAL girls golfers and tennis players will be in action Thursday and Friday for the love of gold.

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Central Catholic’s Brandon Jackson catches a pass in front of the North Allegheny bench during the first quarter on Sept. 24.
Trib 10: Top 2 teams in weekly power rankings set to collide
Several big head-to-head matchups last week led to a pair of Class 6A district teams being bounced from the weekly Trib 10 power rankings.

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Belle Vernon’s Jake Gedekoh carries for a touchdown against Laurel Highlands on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, James Weir Stadium in Rostraver.
While waiting for a lifeguarding gig at Belle Vernon’s ‘Beach,’ The Birdie is picking Westmoreland County winners
Last week: 11-2 (84.6%)

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Kicker Joseph Bayne and his Franklin Regional teammates will take on Woodland Hills after snapping a four-game losing streak with a win over Connellsville last week.
Westmoreland County don’t miss high school football matchups for 2021 Week 6
Class 6A

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