Sports
Potent offenses highlight Class 5A showdown between Penn-Trafford, Upper St. Clair
October 29, 2020
Some of the best matchups in the WPIAL football playoffs can occur in the opening round.
The Birdie treats his readers to Westmoreland County playoff picks
Last week: 9-0 (100 %)
A-K Valley football players to watch for Week 8
Preston Sunday
Familiar foes Plum, McKeesport set for marquee opening-round matchup
The playoffs are a time when some teams are meeting for the first time, but when No. 3 Plum and No. 6 McKeesport face off in the opening round of the WPIAL Class 4A football playoffs Friday, that won’t be the case.
‘Tis the season for playoff football in the A-K Valley and the Birdie is psyched
Last week: 10-2 (83%)
High school football schedule, broadcasts for Week 8
Thursday
Westmoreland County football players to watch for Week 8
Ian Maloney
Chick’s Picks relies on superpowers for WPIAL playoff picks
Welcome to Week 8 of the high school football season.
PIAA approves covid-19 guidelines for winter, remains ‘cautiously optimistic’
PIAA basketball teams should limit the number of individuals on their bench to maintain a social distance of six feet or more when possible.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 28, 2020
October 28, 2020
Cross country
Shenango senior captures second WPIAL Class A cross country crown
Shenango senior Carmen Medvit captured her second WPIAL Class A cross country championship Wednesday by breezing to a victory at White Oak Park.
High school roundup for Oct. 28, 2020: West Allegheny boys stop Moon in overtime
Joseph Pustover scored on a header in overtime to lead No. 3 West Allegheny (15-1) to a 2-1 victory over No. 6 Moon (12-4) in a Class 3A boys soccer quarterfinal Wednesday night.
Greensburg Central Catholic girls soccer follows script, advances to WPIAL semifinals
For a high school soccer program not used to early playoff exits, the Greensburg Central Catholic girls team continues to follow the script to a tee.
Anthony DiFalco, Franklin Regional too much for Indiana in Class 3A WPIAL soccer quarters
At a time when most people are talking about the presidential election, Indiana coach Todd Myers might have cast his vote for boys soccer player of the year.
GCC’s Corinn Brewer, Riverview’s Mason Ochs take second at WPIAL Class A cross country meet
Corinn Brewer knew early. Wednesday wasn’t going to be her day.
Pay to play? PIAA board discusses fee for state playoff qualifiers
The PIAA might someday charge schools a fee to compete in the state playoffs, creating an alternate source of income as the coronavirus pandemic batters its budget.
Military parents of Franklin Regional, Indiana soccer players watch playoff match together overseas
Parents of opposing players watched Wednesday night’s WPIAL Class 3A boys soccer playoff game in Murrysville from more than 6,500 miles away — in Kuwait.
WPIAL soccer playoff preview capsules: Oct. 29
Today’s games
Trib 10: Upset knocks Thomas Jefferson down a few pegs in power rankings
The same 10 teams have once again earned spot in this week’s HSSN football power rankings.
