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Undefeated Washington blanks Freedom to reach Class 2A semifinals
November 8, 2019
Heading into Friday night, Washington was one of only three undefeated teams left in the WPIAL.

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Central Catholic’s Eddy Tillman breaks the tackle of Mt. Lebanon’s Sam LaSota during the first half of a WPIAL Class 6A semifinal Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, at Fox Chapel High School.
Eddy Tillman strikes again as Central Catholic runs past Mt. Lebanon
In Week 9, the Pittsburgh Central Catholic Vikings beat Mt. Lebanon handily, scoring 35 unanswered points to earn the top seed in the Class 6A playoffs, in large part due to the rushing attack of junior Eddy Tillman.

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Thomas Jefferson’s Shane Stump celebrates with teammates after scoring against Blackhawk in a WPIAL Class 4A semifinal Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
No. 1 Thomas Jefferson blanks Blackhawk, advances to 5th straight WPIAL title game
The ketchup tastes just as delicious each time around.

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Aliquippa and South Park prepare for their WPIAL Class 3A semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
Aliquippa tops South Park to reach 12th WPIAL title game in row
There are a few certainties in life: death, taxes and Aliquippa appearances in the WPIAL championship game.

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Jax Miller scores twice, Avonworth pulls away from New Brighton late
Avonworth turned to its workhorse running back, Jax Miller, to try to advance in the WPIAL Class AA playoffs. Miller delivered, rushing for 216 yards and two touchdowns on 27 carries as the Antelopes defeated New Brighton, 38-13, on Friday night.

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Clairton players celebrate after defeating Cornell in the WPIAL Class A semifinals Nov. 8, 2019, at Chartiers-Houston.
Clairton blanks Cornell, books trip to WPIAL finals
After a two-year hiatus, it’s back to Heinz Field for the top-seeded Clairton Bears.

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Thomas Jefferson’s Daniel Deabner makes a touchdown catch against Blackhawk in a WPIAL Class 4A semifinal Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
Trib HSSN’s top performers for passing, rushing, receiving in Week 11
Top performers for Week 11 high school football in Western Pennsylvania.

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Penn-Trafford’s Sam Fanelli (21) rushes the ball against Upper St. Clair during their game at West Mifflin High School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
Ethan Carr drives Penn-Trafford past Upper St. Clair, into WPIAL semifinals
Penn-Trafford junior Ethan Carr is a game changer.

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McKeesport’s Edward Dudley (5) jumps up to grab an interception against Penn Hills during WPIAL class 5A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 at Hempfield Area High School’s stadium.
McKeesport turns tables on Penn Hills, advances to Class 5A semifinals
For the second consecutive year, third-seeded Penn Hills met McKeesport in a WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinal, and this time, the script flipped.

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West Greene and Sto-Rox prepare to face off in the WPIAL Class A playoffs Nov. 8, 2019, at Trinity.
Sto-Rox pulls away in second half, ends run for West Greene, Jackson
Behind a strong defensive performance and a streaky-but-sharp-enough offense spearheaded by quarterback Eric Wilson, No. 3 Sto-Rox knocked off No. West Greene, 24-7, on Friday night at Trinity’s Hiller Field in the WPIAL Class A semifinals to punch its first ticket to its classification’s championship game since 2012.

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Central Valley’s Ameer Dudley claps after a play during the WPIAL Class 3A semifinals against Derry on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, at North Allegheny.
Central Valley shows no weakness, routs Derry
Rather matter of factly, Derry football coach Tim Sweeney said Central Valley’s greatest strength is the fact that it doesn’t have a weakness.

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Riverside and McGuffey captains take part in the coin toss before their WPIAL playoff game Nov. 8, 2019, at Montour.
Riverside’s postseason run continues with victory over McGuffey
While Riverside’s first round upset of No. 3 Burgettstown surprised a lot of WPIAL football fans, it wasn’t a surprise to the Panthers.

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Peters Twp.’s Josh Casilli eludes Moon defenders en route to his first touchdown during their WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinal Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, at West Allegheny High School.
Peters Township wins rematch with Moon in WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinal
When Peters Township lost to Moon in the regular season, Josh Casilli’s stat line read: one catch, six yards.

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High school scores, summaries, schedules for Nov. 8, 2019
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Gateway’s Jordan Stancovich carries the ball during a preseason practice.
Jordan Stancovich relies on football instincts to set Gateway tackles record
Football highlights often feature pinpoint passes, dazzling runs and spectacular catches, but not when senior Jordan Stancovich is on the field.

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Baldwin’s Teddy Boehm competes at the PIAA cross country championships Nov. 2, 2019, in Hershey.
Three Baldwin runners finish season as state cross country qualifiers
Three top runners in the Baldwin cross country program — senior Teddy Boehm, junior Gina Bolla and sophomore Dominick Ditoro — qualified for the PIAA finals held Nov. 2 in Hershey.

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Baldwin quarterback Mason Stahl (6) cracked the 1,000-yard mark this season.
A by-the-numbers look at Baldwin’s football season
Several players on the Baldwin football team enjoyed outstanding statistical seasons.

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Quaker Valley’s Anna Cohen, Daniel Ford and Annie Wicker competed at the PIAA cross country championship meet Nov. 2, 2019, in Hershey.
Sewickley-area runners excel at PIAA cross country championships
Three Sewickley-area runners earned medals at the PIAA cross country championships Nov. 2 in Hershey.

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Quaker Valley’s Michael Aspiotes stiff-arms Hopewell’s Jay’Von Jeter on Oct. 18.
Quaker Valley keeps the faith during trying football season
The record doesn’t tell the whole story. It rarely does.

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Penn-Trafford goalkeeper Sam Doherty makes a save on Latrobe’s Megan Brackney during the WPIAL Class AA field hockey championship game Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, at Fox Chapel High School.
Penn-Trafford field hockey savors championship season, looks to keep program growing
Penn-Trafford’s field hockey team has been a dominant force in the WPIAL Class AA ranks.

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