Sports

Ligonier Valley players check the next play to be run at practice Sept. 24, 2020, at Ligonier Valley.
New technology makes for efficient high school football practices
September 26, 2020
All football teams have a “go route” — a deep pass — in their playbook.

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Latrobe’s Tucker Knupp gets down low to tackle training dummies during a team workout on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2020 at Greater Latrobe High School.
Latrobe football seeking opponent for next week
Latrobe suddenly is looking for an opponent for next week after Gateway had to shut down activities because of a covid-19 issue.

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North Allegheny golfers earn trip to semifinals
North Allegheny seniors Adam Steinmetz and Portland Canovali enjoyed their home course advantage last week, securing a place in the WPIAL Class AAA boys golf semifinals at the Section 3 qualifier at North Park Golf Course.

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Franklin Regional’s Nicole Currens (29) competes against Kiski Area Oct. 1, 2019, at Franklin Regional.
Franklin Regional girls volleyball embraces No. 1 ranking
When the Western Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association released its first set of rankings for the new season, Franklin Regional players and coaches were surprised, thrilled and honored to see their team No. 1 in Class AAA.

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Franklin Regional’s Lila Shilling plays against Penn-Trafford Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020 at Murrysville Golf Club.
Franklin Regional girls golf program reaching new heights
It’s been a memorable season for the Franklin Regional girls golf team.

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Hamption golfer Ruzomberka on quest for redemption
Hampton senior Matt Ruzomberka has played thousands of holes of golf since his father introduced him to the sport growing up in England a decade ago.

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Hampton quarterback Matt DeMatteo after beating Armstrong: “That feeling after a win, you want that to keep coming back. We came back to practice even hungrier.”
Hampton upbeat after rare shutout win
A 3-by-3-foot white board hangs on the wall inside the clubhouse at Hampton’s Fridley Field to commemorate “Football Shutouts.”

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Shady Side Academy’s Hazem Hamda moves the ball past Mt. Pleasant’s Nathan Saloom last season.
Shady Side Academy boys soccer attacking season with championship aspirations
Just like every year, the Shady Side Academy boys soccer team is considered one of the top teams in WPIAL Class 2A this season and rightfully so.

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Fox Chapel’s Carissa Shepard, with coach Laura Ward, won the 2020 section singles title.
Fox Chapel’s Carissa Shepard captures first section singles title
As a sophomore last season, Fox Chapel junior Carissa Shepard played her way into the quarterfinals of the Section 3-AAA singles tournament by defeating Jenna Chernicky from Bethel Park, 10-4.

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Pine-Richland celebrates its WPIAL Class AAA championship last year.
Pine-Richland field hockey growing into dominant program
A new dynasty in WPIAL field hockey could be on the horizon.

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Pine-Richland’s Natalie McLean (right) and Meredith Price run during a meet last year.
Pine-Richland cross country driven by team accolades
There’s a cure for the bittersweet emotions Pine-Richland felt last November at the PIAA cross country championships.

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Riverview girls volleyball team captains for the 2020 season are, from left, seniors Katie Zatawski, Lizza Novikova and Alexis Sykes.
Riverview girls volleyball learning from early season setbacks
Lauren Dugan isn’t taking any of her volleyball practices or matches for granted this fall.

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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.
Plum volleyball turns to extensive experience for rebound
The Plum girls volleyball team made the WPIAL Class AAAA playoffs in 2017, going 7-5 in section play.

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Norwin’s Alex Jubert competes during the 2020 season.
Norwin runners benefit from strength-in-numbers mentality
Norwin cross country isn’t always about crossing the finish line first. Or last, for that matter.

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Norwin’s Paloma Swankler dribbles the ball midfield against Hempfield on Wednesday night, Sept. 4, 2019 at Hempfield Area High School’s Spartan Stadium.
Norwin notebook: Girls soccer team’s long section winning streak comes to close
Norwin girls soccer coaches and players were not altogether thrilled when the WPIAL two-year realignment cycle brought some change to their section. They couldn’t have been.

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Shady Side Academy’s Caleb Massie (left) and North Hills’ Nate Adamietz play during a scrimmage last year.
Young North Hills boys soccer team looking to build
With almost two dozen sophomores and freshmen on the roster, North Hills boys soccer coach Jared Steigerwald has focused this fall on teaching fundamentals.

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Leechburg quarterback Dylan Cook is pressured by Springdale’s Gage Howard in the second half at Springdale Veterans Memorial Field Friday, Sept. 25, 2020.
Trib HSSN’s Week 3 top performers for passing, rushing, receiving
Top performers for Week 3 high school football in Western Pennsylvania.

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Thomas Jefferson’s Ian Hansen hauls in a touchdown pass against Belle Vernon on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020.
High school football standings for Sept. 25, 2020
Here are the latest WPIAL and City League football standing through Friday of Week 3. Teams are listed with conference record then overall record.

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Seneca Valley’s Ethan West goes through drills during work outs Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Seneca Valley High School.
WPIAL 6A, City League roundup: Ethan West lifts Seneca Valley past Norwin
Seneca Valley might have gotten a late start to the season, but the Raiders are showing no ill effects of a preseason covid-19 shutdown.

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 25, 2020
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