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North Hills’ Noah Benscoter celebrates his first period goal against Quaker Valley on Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, at RMU Island Sports Center. North Hills won, 11-3.
PIHL standings through Nov. 22, 2020
November 22, 2020
Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings through Sunday, Nov. 22.

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Pine Richland’s Cole Spencer scoots up the sideline past the Governor Mifflin bench for the game winning touchdown in the fourth quarter during the PIAA Class 5A semifinal Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at Tiger Stadium in Hollidaysburg.
Trib HSSN Player of the Week: Cole Spencer, Pine-Richland
All season, Pine-Richland jumped on teams early and took control of football games in the first quarter on its way to a perfect regular season and another WPIAL championship.

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Landon Alexander and his Central Valley teammates play Wyomissing for the PIAA Class 3A title Friday.
This week’s broadcasts on Trib HSSN
A wild and unique fall sports season comes to an end with the high school football state championships this week only on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

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Jeannette quarterback Roberto Smith Jr. throws against Reynolds in the first half during the PIAA Class A semifinals at Reynolds High School.
Jeannette, state-final opponent Steelton-Highspire have rich histories
How did you spend your Saturday afternoon?

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Latrobe goalie Logan Byrd makes a save during the second period against Montour on Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, at RMU Island Sports Center. Latrobe won 5-4 in a shootout.
PIHL juggling schedule amid covid restrictions
When the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League began its season earlier this month, league officials prepared themselves for several possible scenarios.

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North Allegheny’s Sarah Schupansky (17) battles Pennridge’s Olivia Grenda during the first half of the Class 4A girls soccer state championship game Nov. 21 at Hersheypark Stadium.
Moe Rosensteel award goes to North Allegheny star Sarah Schupansky
After leading North Allegheny to back-to-back WPIAL championships and a PIAA runner-up finish, senior forward Sarah Schupansky claimed a unique postseason honor Sunday.

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Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin (25) makes a catch in the second quarter against Trinity on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020.
H.S. notebook: Belle Vernon freshman Quinton Martin receives offer from Pitt
Major Division I college football schools are expected to take interest in Belle Vernon freshman Quinton Martin over the next few years.

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Chartiers Valley’s Jordan Demus carries against Aliquippa Oct. 9. The Colts finished second behind Aliquippa in the 4A Parkway Conference and ended up 6-2 overall, their first winning season since 2009.
Chartiers Valley makes giant leap forward with return to playoffs
While moving down in classifications after four years of struggles in Class 5A to Class 4A this fall, it was one small step for the Chartiers Valley football.

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Quaker Valley’s Weston Grant celebrates his second-half goal against Ambridge on Oct. 8.
Quaker Valley boys soccer using shortened season as motivation for next year
This season didn’t end the way the Quaker Valley boys soccer team wanted it to.

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Penn Trafford senior Hannah Ondulich was a two-year starter.
Penn-Trafford field hockey gaining ground on PIAA competition
Since Cindy Dutt took over the Penn-Trafford field hockey program, the gap between her team and teams in Eastern Pennsylvania has shrunk.

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Shaler hockey coach Cory Sakolsky directs players during a preseason workout.
Senior captain sets tone for Shaler hockey turnaround
Tre Junker was surprised when Shaler hockey coach Cory Sakolsky handed him a playbook.

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South Fayette head coach Joe Rossi watches his team during a preseason practice.
‘Everything was strange’ for South Fayette football this season
Since coming to South Fayette in 2007, coach Joe Rossi has turned the Lions into a perennial power. It’s a program that has won four WPIAL and two PIAA championships in those 14 years.

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The Thomas Jefferson football team celebrates with the WPIAL championship trophy after defeating Aliquippa, 35-28 in overtime, in the Class 4A final on Nov. 14.
Second straight WPIAL title continues long run of winning football for Thomas Jefferson
The more things change, the more they remain the same.

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Baldwin’s Connor Lavelle had 28 catches for 334 yards and four touchdowns this season.
Senior defensive backs brought physicality to Baldwin football
Two undeniable stalwarts on the Baldwin football team this season were senior standouts Connor Lavelle and C.J. Robbins.

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Sewickley Academy goalkeeper Nick Wilson instructs his teammates during a game against Riverside on Sept. 16, 2020, at Nichols Field.
Senior class leads Sewickley Academy boys soccer to another strong season
The Sewickley Academy boys soccer team was on the brink of a berth into the WPIAL Class A championship for the first time since winning it all in 2016.

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Shaler’s Justin Adametz competes in the 200 IM during their meet against Butler Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, at Shaler.
Shaler swimmers to revamp training for unique season
Planning improvements for the Shaler Area swimming program will need to be a dynamic plan for first-year coach Abi May.

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 21, 2020
November 21, 2020
Field hockey

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Seneca Valley’s Zack LaValle hoists the PIAA Class 4A champiionship trophy with his teammates after defeating Neshaminy, 2-1 in double overtime in the state final, on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, at Hersheypark Stadium.
Seneca Valley boys soccer wins state championship on Zack LaValle OT goal
HERSHEY — The test was difficult and tested them physically and emotionally. But at evening’s end the Seneca Valley Raiders achieved their goal.

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North Allegheny celebrates its fourth straight PIAA Class 4A volleyball title Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020.
North Allegheny volleyball wins 4th straight PIAA title with dominant performance
SILVER SPRING TOWNSHIP — In their quest for a fourth consecutive PIAA Class 4A volleyball championship, the North Allegheny Tigers faced a formidable foe with very similar size in Unionville, the District 1 champion.

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North Allegheny goalkeeper Megan Miller makes a save next to Pennridge’s Tori Angelo during the PIAA Class 4A girls soccer state championship game on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, at Hersheypark Stadium.
Pennridge edges North Allegheny in double overtime for PIAA Class 4A crown
HERSHEY — Sometimes, there’s a bitter side to “The Sweetest Place on Earth.”

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