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Blackhawk’s Bob Amalia talks with pitcher Brendan McKay during the 2014 WPIAL championship game.
Blackhawk baseball coach Bob Amalia dies
November 9, 2020
Longtime Blackhawk baseball coach Bob Amalia died Monday after a battle with cancer.

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South Fayette senior lineman Ryan O’Hair, hitting the sled during an August workout, announced a verbal commitment Monday to play in college at Miami (Ohio).
South Fayette lineman Ryan O’Hair chooses Miami (Ohio)
Ryan O’Hair received his 13th Division I offer last Wednesday from Miami (Ohio).

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Plum senior Andrea D’Incau (22) hugs teammates after the Lady Mustangs’ 1-0 loss to Mars in the WPIAL Class 3A championship game on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at North Allegheny.
As emotion of final loss fades, Plum girls soccer team revels in special season
The emotion was etched on the faces of the Plum girls soccer players and coaches in the moments after the final buzzer sounded Saturday afternoon at North Allegheny’s Newman Stadium and Mars laid claim to its second consecutive WPIAL Class 3A championship.

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Carlo Denis (22) dribbles the ball against Winchester Thurston’s Massimiliano Memoli (10) during their game on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020.
After winning WPIAL title, GCC boys soccer turns focus to condensed state tournament
Only district champions make the PIAA soccer playoffs this year, so rematches against other WPIAL teams, practically a staple in the state postseason, is out of the question.

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Mars’ Erin Rodgers celebrates her goal with Ellie Coffield during the WPIAL Class 3A championship game against Plum on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at North Allegheny.
Girls soccer standouts named finalists for Moe Rosensteel Player of the Year Award
Three finalists have been selected by a panel of media members and coaches for the second Moe Rosensteel Player of the Year Award, given to the top girls soccer player in Western Pennsylvania.

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Central Valley quarterback Ameer Dudley works out next to head coach Mark Lyons during practice on Aug. 12, 2020, in Center.
Central Valley quarterback Ameer Dudley sets commitment date
November 8, 2020
Central Valley quarterback Ameer Dudley has a big game and a big decision ahead.

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Jeannette’s Toby Cline holds up a completed pass during its WPIAL Class A semifinal at Rochester on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020.
Jeannette turns page on Rochester win, focuses on Clairton rematch
Jeannette football coach Roy Hall gave his team permission to enjoy Friday’s convincing win at Rochester in the WPIAL Class A semifinals until Saturday.

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Jeannette’s James Sanders fights through a tackle attempt by Clairton’s Brooklyn Cannon for a first-quarter touchdown Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, at McKee Stadium in Jeannette.
This week’s broadcasts on Trib HSSN
With the district soccer, volleyball and field hockey championships in the rear-view mirror, we turn our attention to WPIAL football championships this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

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Beaver Falls’ Josh Hough (10) rushes against Apollo-Ridge at Geneva College’s Reeves Field on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020.
Trib HSSN Player of the Week for Nov. 8, 2020
When Josh Hough became a big part of the Beaver Falls offense as a sophomore in 2018, people looked at his name and didn’t know if it rhymed with rough or rogue.

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Franklin Regional’s Zach Johnston battles Indiana’s Aaron McKelvy for a header during their WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinal Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020, in Murrysville.
Westmoreland notebook: Franklin Regional teams have fall season to remember
It has been quite a fall sports season for Franklin Regional, which has found success while also working together as a district to combat covid-19 challenges.

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Central Catholic’s Anderson Cynkar returns an interception for a touchdown during the WPIAL Class 6A championship game against North Allegheny Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, at Martorelli Stadium.
PIAA announces sites, times for football state semifinals
Central Catholic’s first opponent in the state playoffs will have a home-field advantage.

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Brentwood’s Aiden Wardzinski ran for 795 yards and 13 TDs this season.
Brentwood’s Aiden Wardzinski leaves lasting mark on program
Aiden Wardzinski will be missed in the Brentwood football program.

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Pine-Richland girls volleyball thrives in trying circumstances
Pine-Richland’s volleyball program has had three head coaches in four years, and the most recent season was temporarily in limbo, not only because of covid-19 but also because of a coaching change two days before tryouts.

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Quaker Valley volleyball has season end early but seniors left a lasting mark
This season didn’t end how the Quaker Valley girls volleyball team wanted, but the Quakers put together a season that had them on the verge of a playoff berth.

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Quaker Valley’s Bodhi Wilson (13) competes against Moon last season.
Quaker Valley hockey ready to be back home in Class A
The Quaker Valley hockey team is back where it belongs.

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Penn-Trafford won its fifth consecutive WPIAL field hockey championship Monday, defeating Fox Chapel for the Class 2A title.
Penn-Trafford beats Fox Chapel for WPIAL field hockey title
The Penn-Trafford field hockey team is champion again.

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Gateway senior Luke Whisel placed 41st overall at the WPIAL Class AAA boys cross country championships Oct. 30, 2020, at White Oak Park.
Luke Whisel paces Gateway runners at soggy WPIAL championship race
An unprecedented season for the Gateway cross country teams, altered at every turn because of the coronavirus pandemic, concluded Oct. 30 at the WPIAL championships at White Oak Park.

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Connellsville’s Gabriel McCrum (17) makes a catch and is tackled by Gateway’s Camron Price and Jermir Harber on Oct. 23, 2020, at Connellsville Stadium.
Defensive effort guides Gateway in opening-round win
Survive and advance.

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Commitment to defense carries Shaler volleyball to strong season
Bumps, scrapes and bruises are part of the nightly routine for Shaler Area junior libero Addie Kania.

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Shaler Area head football coach Jim Ryan during work outs Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Shaler Titans Football Field.
Shaler football learns on the fly during trying season
Jim Ryan held meetings via Zoom and gave members of the Shaler Area football team workouts to do at home.

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