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Belle Vernon’s Ryan Hamer celebrates a touchdown against Ringgold on Oct. 9.
The Birdie trying to keep his chin up during challenging season
October 22, 2020
Last week: 10-1 (90.9 %)

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Upper St. Clair quarterback Ethan Dahlem stiff-arms Bethel Park’s Aidan Currie during the first quarter of their game Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, at Upper St. Clair.
Trib HSSN football players to watch in Week 7
Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week 7:

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Avonworth head coach Duke Johncour during work outs Friday, July 31, 2020 Avonworth High School.
Avonworth cancels Friday football game, Central Valley finds new opponent
Avonworth canceled Friday night’s football game over covid-related concerns, Central Valley athletic director Sam Cercone said Thursday.

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 21, 2020
October 21, 2020
Cross country

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Peters Township’s Breylen Carrington avoids South Fayette’s Connor Harcrik on Sept. 25.
Trib 10: Top teams tune up for playoffs
Ten bells for the 10 teams in HSSN football power rankings.

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Latrobe’s Jenna Bell returns a volley during the WPIAL Class AAA doubles championship match against Peters Township earlier this month.
High school roundup for Oct. 21, 2020: WPIAL girls team tennis finals set
The WPIAL Class AA girls team tennis final is set, and for the fourth year in a row, Knoch and Sewickley Academy will battle for the championship.

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Mars captains hoist the WPIAL championship trophy last season.
Breaking down the 2020 WPIAL girls soccer playoffs
Here’s a look at the WPIAL girls soccer playoffs:

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Carlos Denis heads the ball from Trinity Christian’s Mitchell McGuire on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020 at Trinity Christian.
GCC soccer teams get top seeds but no home-field advantage
Home-field advantage could play a big part in this year’s WPIAL soccer playoffs.

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Belle Vernon’s Grace Henderson wins the girls Class AA Tri-State Coaches Association cross country championships Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, at White Oak Park.
Belle Vernon’s Grace Henderson wins Tri-State Track Coaches Association Class AA title
Belle Vernon senior Grace Henderson keeps herself busy on the playing field and in the classroom.

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Seneca Valley’s Connor Schmidt (left) battles North Allegheny’s Jonathan Swann for possession during their game on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, in McCandless. The Raiders won, 2-1.
Breaking down the 2020 WPIAL boys soccer playoffs
Here’s a look at the 2020 WPIAL boys soccer playoffs:

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Penn-Trafford’s Ian Demeri rushes the ball during their game against Woodland Hills on Oct. 2, 2020.
Westmoreland high school football notebook: Penn-Trafford focused on rivalry game
Penn-Trafford could finish atop the Class 5A Big East Conference but not be considered a conference champion.

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Deer Lakes’ Michael Sullivan celebrates his first goal next to Shady Side Academy’s Sam Farner on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, at Deer Lakes.
Deer Lakes boys, Plum girls earn No. 2 seeds in WPIAL soccer playoffs
When the WPIAL soccer playoff brackets were announced Wednesday, not one A-K Valley soccer team found itself named a No. 1 seed.

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Franklin Regional’s Anthony DiFalco works past Plum’s Luke Kolankowski on Sept. 28, 2020, in Murrysville.
Franklin Regional boys soccer eyes WPIAL 3-peat
Franklin Regional arranged some objectives early in the boys soccer season, like it was laying out a new outfit for the first day of in-person school.

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Norwin’s Aiden Carson (8) celebrates his goal with Riley Zimmerman during the second half of their game against Central Catholic on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, in Oakland. Norwin won, 3-1.
Westmoreland boys soccer notebook: Norwin back to full strength for playoffs
Norwin had two late-season ties in boys soccer, which caught the eye of opposing teams and the people who conjure up the WPIAL rankings.

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Shady Side Academy’s Sam Farner heads the ball in front of the Deer Lakes goal on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, at Deer Lakes.
WPIAL releases 2020 soccer playoff pairings
The WPIAL soccer playoff brackets are set.

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North Allegheny’s Khalil Dinkins returns an interception for a touchdown past Central Catholic’s Eddy Tillman during the third quarter of their game on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, at Graham Field in Wilkinsburg.
North Allegheny’s Khalil Dinkins commits to Penn State
Video conference calls replaced many of the in-school recruiting visits and campus tours canceled during the pandemic.

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Norwin’s Aiden Carson past Central Catholic defenders during the second half on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, in Oakland. Norwin won, 3-1.
Watch: Trib HSSN unveils WPIAL soccer playoff pairings
The WPIAL soccer playoffs have arrived.

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Greensburg Central Catholics’ Max House makes a diving save against Trinity Christian on Sept. 30.
WPIAL Clinched: Final boys soccer playoff spots decided
October 20, 2020
Section play in the regular season is in the books as the field for the 2020 WPIAL boys soccer playoffs is now set. 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 also qualify for the postseason.

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Southmoreland’s Olivia Cernuto (10) battles Mt. Pleasant’s Emma Mckee for a header during their game on Oct. 13.
WPIAL Clinched: Girls soccer playoff field set
Section play in the 2020 regular season is complete and the field is set for the WPIAL girls soccer playoffs. 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 also qualify for the postseason.

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 20, 2020
Field hockey

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