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Greensburg Salem’s Hayden Teska has completed passes to seven receivers so far this season.
Teska-Rubrecht connection working wonders for Greensburg Salem
September 11, 2021
When Greensburg Salem quarterback Hayden Teska has dropped back to pass this season, he’s connected with seven receivers through three games.

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Ligonier Valley’s Nick Beitel runs behind Jude Grzywinski during a nonconference game against Elizabeth Forward earlier this season.
Westmoreland H.S. football notebook: Ligonier Valley finding home in WPIAL
Ligonier Valley might have a WPIAL membership like all of the other football teams in District 7. Member since: 2020.

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Summit Academy gets ready to run the first play from scrimmage against Springdale on Sept. 11, 2021, at Steve Sherer Field.
Springdale dominates Summit Academy to stay unbeaten
After what has become a customary sluggish start for visiting teams at Summit Academy’s Steve Sherer Field, the Springdale Dynamos put it all together for a 26-point second quarter and cruised to a 40-14 victory Saturday afternoon.

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Aspinwall High students form the outline of what would be Fox Chapel Area High School in O’Hara Township on Jan. 25, 1960.
George Guido: Fox Chapel’s 1st football season among anniversaries to celebrate in A-K Valley
All kinds of birthdays, anniversaries and milestones galore are part of the late summer and fall of 2021.

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Riverview senior Parker Steele placed third overall 
in the boys varsity race at the Gateway Invitational on 
Sept. 4 at Boyce Park.
Riverview boys cross country eyes return to PIAA meet
The Riverview boys cross country team finished second to Winchester Thurston at last year’s WPIAL Class A championships at White Oak Park.

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Plum senior Ashley Persia finished fifth in the girls varsity race at the Gateway Invitational on Sept. 4, 2021, at Boyce Park.
Plum runners start strong at Gateway Invitational
The Plum cross country teams are regular attendees of the season-opening Gateway Invitational at Boyce Park.

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Norwin girls volleyball motivated to find success
Years ago, Norwin’s girls volleyball program was the standard bearer for WPIAL championships.

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Norwin junior kicker/punter Joey Castle
Norwin notebook: Kicker Joe Castle piling up ‘tackles’
How did Norwin junior kicker Joe Castle get credit for four tackles when he did not hit anyone?

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Franklin Regional girls volleyball embraces changes
It’s not exactly a hot take by Rachel Frye, the new Franklin Regional girls volleyball coach, when she says her team will be watched by many this season.

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Franklin Regional senior Nolan Shilling lines up putt on No. 8 at Meadowink Golf Course on Aug. 30, 2021.
Franklin Regional boys hope to defend golf title
When Franklin Regional won the 2020 WPIAL Class 3A golf title, it might have surprised some, but it didn’t shock coach Jeff Traphagen.

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Senior’s return helps spark Hampton girls tennis team to early-season wins
On the first day of Hampton girls tennis practice last month, coach Grant McKinney could hardly believe his eyes.

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Hampton coach Jacque DeMatteo said his skill players have taken on an unselfish “lineman attitude” this season.
Hampton football making noise with super start
On the bus ride home from their 51-13 victory at Fox Chapel on Sept. 3, the Hampton football players couldn’t play any music during their joyful postgame celebration.

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Patience required as Fox Chapel volleyball program rebuilds
The key word for the Fox Chapel girls volleyball program this year — and maybe even next year — is patience.

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Fox Chapel’s Ashton Schutzman (20), holding off North Allegheny’s Matt Van Kirk (11) in a 2019 game, has been a four-year contributor.
Fox Chapel boys soccer ready to add to championship history
Fox Chapel is loaded up and set to make another boys soccer run toward the WPIAL playoffs.

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Central Vallley’s Landon Alexander celebrates his first touchdown with assistant coach Shawn McCreary during the first quarter against Aliquippa on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, at The Pit in Aliquippa.
2021 WPIAL statistical leaders for rushing, passing, receiving in Week 2
Top performers for Week 2 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania.

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 10, 2021
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Chartiers Valley quarterback Anthony Mackey throws a pass during practice on Aug. 17, 2021, in Collier.
Week 2 high school football roundup for Sept. 10, 2021: Chartiers Valley tops Keystone Oaks in OT
Chartiers Valley stopped a two-point conversion try by Class 3A No. 4 Keystone Oaks in overtime to pick up a 35-34 nonconference win Friday night.

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Central Vallley’s Landon Alexander dives into the end zone to score during the second quarter against Aliquippa on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, at The Pit in Aliquippa.
Central Valley’s Landon Alexander gets birthday wish, defeats rival Aliquippa
Landon Alexander wished for a win on his 18th birthday.

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Moon players celebrate after defeating Woodland Hills on Sept. 10, 2021, at the Wolvarena.
Defense steps up for Moon in shutout victory over Woodland Hills
September 10, 2021
When Moon needed it most, its defense came through.

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Monessen’s Lorenzo Gardner looks to throw against Charleroi on Sept. 10, 2021, at Monessen.
Monessen beats Charleroi in ‘Battle of the Bridge,’ snaps long losing streak
Since arriving at Monessen, first-year football coach Wade Brown constantly has preached to his players that their time was coming.

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