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Trib HSSN Football Team of the Week for Week 4

October 5, 2020

In the seven years between 2010 and 2016, Serra Catholic had a combined record of 15-52 with one playoff appearance.

Deer Lakes’ Nina Lafko (right) stands with her teammates during player introductions on Sept. 21, 2020, before their game at Freeport.

Deer Lakes soccer’s Nina Lafko dealing with second torn ACL in 12 months

To have the sport you love taken away from you for a time because of a serious injury such as a torn anterior cruciate ligament can be hard reality to grasp.

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Meghan Zambruno finishes her round at the WPIAL Class AA girls golf championship on Oct. 1, 2020, at Allegheny Country Club. The GCC girls won the WPIAL AA team title on Monday.

Greensburg Central Catholic girls claim 6th straight golf title; Peters Township girls win 1st

Greensburg Central Catholic’s girls golf team added another WPIAL Class AA title to the school’s trophy case Monday.

North Allegheny’s Khalil Dinkins returns an interception for a touchdown past Central Catholic’s Eddy Tillman during the third quarter of their game Sept. 25, 2020, at Graham Field in Wilkinsburg.

2 WPIAL teams earn national recognition from High School Football America

Two WPIAL football teams are earning national attention.

Kiski Area’s Jack Dilts works out during a training session for football players Thursday, June 18, 2020, at the high school stadium.

Kiski Area’s Jack Dilts is headed to Duquesne

For the second time in two weeks, a Kiski Area football player committed to a Division I program.

Plum seniors Julia Vargo, at left, and Makayla Jackson set up to receive a serve in warmups before a section match with McKeesport on Sept. 17, 2020, at Plum High School.

Montour moves to No. 1 in latest Class AAA girls volleyball coaches association rankings

There is one change at the top in this week’s Western Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association WPIAL girls volleyball rankings released Monday.

Gateway’s Jaylen Hurt during workouts Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Gateway High School.

Gateway, Penn-Trafford choose Sunday night kickoff for football game

Sunday night football is coming to the WPIAL.

North Catholic’s Victoria Michalski heads the ball in front of Avonworth’s Jacquelyn Lamperski during their game on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, in Cranberry.

Trib HSSN WPIAL boys and girls soccer rankings for Oct. 5, 2020

Here’s a look at this week’s WPIAL boys and girls soccer rankings. Records are through Saturday’s games:

Baldwin football coach Loran Cooley goes over a play with WR Naseer Penn during practice, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, at Baldwin Stadium.

10 members of WPIAL Diversity & Inclusion Council bring varied experiences

When Loran Cooley met the other individuals chosen for the first WPIAL Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Council, he noticed a long list of doctorates.

Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week for Week 4

October 4, 2020

Two years ago, Rochester was playing for a WPIAL title, which just seemed right in the small Beaver County town.

Norwin’s Jubert wins 1st Bald Eagle Classic in preview of WPIAL course

The WPIAL recently announced a new site for its cross country championships — White Oak Park.

Chartiers Valley’s Abe Ibrahim (left) celebrates with Anthony Mackey after Mackey’s second touchdown run against Blackhawk on Friday. The unbeaten Colts take on fellow unbeaten Aliquippa this week.

This week’s Trib HSSN broadcasts

The first full week of October brings a chill in the air and hot high school sports action you can view or hear this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

Leechburg’s Cole Villa hits his tee shot on Hole16 during the WPIAL Class AA boys golf championship on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, at Allegheny Country Club.

Leechburg senior Cole Villa finishes 2nd at WPIAL Class AA individual championship

Leechburg senior Cole Villa has played a lot of golf over the past few years.

Freeport sophomore Cassidy Dell looks to make a play against rival Knoch on Sept. 15, 2020, at Knoch High School.

Perennial power Freeport volleyball ‘work in progress’

The Freeport girls volleyball team on Monday begins a stretch of three games in three days and kicks off the second half of its Section 5-AAA schedule with a trip to Mars.