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Franklin Regional’s Anthony DiFalco scored the winning goal in overtime Monday night.

Anthony DiFalco’s OT goal lifts Franklin Regional over West Allegheny, into WPIAL final

November 2, 2020

With teams as evenly matched as West Allegheny and Franklin Regional, differences in high-stakes playoff games against one another usually are subtle to the casual observer.

Penn-Trafford won its fifth consecutive WPIAL field hockey championship Monday, defeating Fox Chapel for the Class 2A title.

Penn-Trafford beats Fox Chapel for WPIAL field hockey title

The Penn-Trafford field hockey team is champion again.

Bethany Winnor scored twice to turn a 2-2 game into a 4-2 Greensburg Central Catholic lead against South Side in the WPIAL Class A semifinals Monday.

Greensburg Central Catholic girls overcome slow start, rout South Side

It didn’t take the Greensburg Central Catholic girls soccer team long to find out that South Side came to play Monday in the WPIAL Class A semifinals at Norwin.

Deer Lakes’ Michael Sullivan (9) celebrates with Ronan Renter after Renter’s second goal as Mt. Pleasant’s Lucas Toohey reacts Monday during their WPIAL Class 2A semifinal.

Deer Lakes dominates Mt. Pleasant, reaches 2nd straight WPIAL title game

As the No. 2 Deer Lakes Lancers worked their way through the regular season and playoffs, they’ve relied on their group of captains — Devin Murray, Mike Sullivan and Colton Spence — to carry the load. But on Monday at Lancer Stadium, it was the supporting cast that stepped up to the challenge.

Shady Side Academy celebrates after a 2-1 victory over Ellis School in the WPIAL Class A field hockey championship game Monday, Nov. 2, 2020.

Shady Side Academy edges rival Ellis School, wins 3rd straight WPIAL field hockey title

Shady Side Academy and Ellis School are no strangers in battling for a WPIAL field hockey championship.

Trib HSSN Football Team of the Week for Week 8

Since moving to Class 5A when the PIAA expanded to six classifications in football before the 2016 season, Penn-Trafford has been so agonizingly close to a WPIAL title. However, no victory cigar has been puffed on.

Central Catholic’s Anderson Cynkar catches a touchdown pass over Mt. Lebanon’s Jack Smith (7) and Alex Tecza during the first quarter of their WPIAL Class 6A semifinal on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, at Mt. Lebanon.

This week’s Trib HSSN broadcasts

We kick off a November to remember with a golden week of championship soccer, volleyball, field hockey and football action this week only on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

North Allegheny’s Sarah Schupansky works past Norwin’s Alyssa Aquilio during their WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinal on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020, at Norwin.

Girls All-WPIAL soccer teams announced

The All-WPIAL girls soccer selections are out for the 2020 season.

Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week for Week 8

November 1, 2020

The Apollo-Ridge program rose to new heights in 2013 and ‘14 thanks to athleticism of Tre Tipton.

Mt. Pleasant keeper John Mendfee makes a save between Burrell’s Ian Smola and Mikeo Ferra (34) during a first-round WPIAL playoff game.

WPIAL soccer playoff capsules for Monday’s semifinals

WPIAL soccer playoff previews

Franklin Regional’s Zach Lorenz (right) battles Indiana’s Aaron McKelvy for possession during their WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinal on Wednesday.

Westmoreland high school notebook: Franklin Regional boys soccer meets familiar foe

So they meet again.

Jeannette’s football team breaks through a banner before their game against Avella on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020.

John Steigerwald: Kudos to PIAA for giving student-athletes chance to compete

The PIAA was right.

Latrobe’s Alex Walker celebrates with his teammates after scoring during the PIHL Class AA semifinals against Hempfield at Robert Morris’ Island Sports Center on Neville Island on March 11, 2020.

With safety protocols in place, PIHL season set to begin

Ice rinks across Western Pennsylvania again will be put to use Monday night when the PIHL commences the varsity high school hockey season.

Dan Obremski plays during the final round of the Frank B. Fuhrer Jr. Invitational July 1, 2020 at the Pittsburgh Field Club.

Penn-Trafford notebook: Alumnus gets golf modeling gig

Penn-Trafford grad and professional golfer Dan Obremski has added modeling to his resume.

Penn-Trafford’s Damian Dynys and Latrobe’s Colten McCutcheon battle for the puck at Kirk S. Nevin Arena in Greensburg last season.

Penn-Trafford hockey putting pieces in place for return to playoffs

Penn-Trafford hockey coach Chris Cerutti has been busy this fall.

Penn Hills’ Sarah Miller (12) hits against North Hills last season.

Penn Hills girls volleyball takes steps forward with young roster

With a young roster that included no seniors, the Penn Hills girls volleyball knew it was going to be a season potentially filled with growing pains. However, the Indians took steps forward to what they hope is a breakthrough season next year.

Penn Hills’ Julian Dugger (2) rushes the ball pursued by Woodland Hills’ Brandon Jones (42) on Sept. 18.

Freshmen make immediate impact for Penn Hills football

Heading into the season, coach Jon LeDonne knew he was going to hand the keys to the Penn Hills offense over to freshman Julian Dugger. However, LeDonne wasn’t sure how much of an impact the rest of the freshmen and sophomore classes would make on the offense.