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Blackhawk quarterback Carson Davidson throws a pass during practice on Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, in Chippewa.

Trib HSSN football players to watch in Week 4

October 1, 2020

Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week 4:

Central Catholic’s Eddy Tillman looks for running room during the third quarter against North Allegheny on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, at Graham Field in Wilkinsburg.

Chick’s Picks are sure to start a Week 4 WPIAL football debate

This week, western Pennsylvania was home to a high-profile debate of its own – and it had nothing to do with politics. The 22nd Annual WPIAL Prognosticators Great Debate took place, with nothing more than bragging rights on the line.

Springdale’s Logan Dexter breaks into the end zone in the first half against Leechburg last week.

Birdie learns from experience, just like Apollo-Ridge, Plum and Springdale

Last Week: 7-3 (70%)

A-K Valley football players to watch in Week 4

Ryan Hubner

Leechburg’s Eli Rich pulls in a touchdown pass as Springdale’s John Utiss attempts to cover in the first half last week.

A-K Valley don’t miss high school football matchups for Week 4

Class 5A northeast

Plum senior running back Billy Guzzie runs the ball during a practice.

After signature win, Plum faces stern test from Highlands

Since its last playoff appearance in 2015, Plum has been waiting to make a statement on the football field.

Norwin’s Ty Bilinsky is surrounded by a host of Hempfield defense as he tries to gain yardage on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 at Norwin Senior High School.

Birdie, Westmoreland County teams handling covid era pretty well

Last week: 9-5 (64.3 %)

Westmoreland County football players to watch in Week 4

Danny Dlugos

Mt. Pleasant’s Asher O’Connor celebrates in the third quarter after scoring a touchdown against Southmoreland last week.

Westmoreland County don’t miss high school football matchups for Week 4

Class 6A

Woodland Hills’ Deontae Williams looks to pass against Penn Hills in Week 2.

Dangerous quarterbacks square off when Penn-Trafford meets Woodland Hills

When Penn-Trafford hosts No. 4 Woodland Hills on Friday in a WPIAL Class 5A Big East Conference battle for first place, it will feature a matchup between two of the most dynamic quarterbacks in the WPIAL.

North Allegheny’s Khalil Dinkins tackles Central Catholic’s Anderson Cynkar for a loss during the first quarter of their game on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, at Graham Field in Wilkinsburg.

High school football schedule, broadcasts for Week 4

Thursday

Fans maintain social distancing at Russ Grimm Field on September 25, 2020 for Southmoreland vs. Mt Pleasant varsity football.

Spectators again restricted at high school sports but Gov. Wolf says ‘stay tuned’

North Allegheny will have a socially distant student section at Friday’s football game, and Norwin is moving forward with its homecoming festivities as planned.

Freeport confirms athletics staff member has covid-19, cancels football game against Valley

Freeport Area School District on Thursday confirmed that a high school football coach tested positive for covid-19.

Kiski Area’s Kenny Blake starts a drill during Kiski Area’s combine practice at Kiski Area High School.

Kiski Area running back Kenneth Blake commits to Albany

September 30, 2020

Kiski Area’s Kenneth Blake will play college football in New York for a team with Western Pennsylvania connections.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 30, 2020

Field hockey

West Allegheny’s Keegan Amos celebrates his first half goal against Moon on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, in North Fayette.

High school roundup for Sept. 30, 2020: West Allegheny wins key section showdown

Keegan Amos, Logen Mackey and Johnny Dragisich scored to lead No. 4 West Allegheny (7-1, 7-1) to a 3-1 victory over Moon (5-2, 5-2) in a key Section 2-3A boys soccer matchup Wednesday night.

Clairton head coach Wayne Wade looks on during work outs Tuesday, Aug.18, 2020 at Clairton High School.

Clairton cancels Week 4 football game with Bishop Canevin

Clairton football practices are shut down until next week over covid-19 concerns and Saturday’s game against Bishop Canevin was canceled, the school announced Wednesday night.