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Peters Township’s Logan Pfeuffer (8) has thrown for 1,164 yards and 16 touchdowns this season.

Trib HSSN high school football don’t-miss matchups for Week 6

October 3, 2019

Class 6A vs 5A nonconference

Freeport graduate Courtney Grubbs is a leader as a sophomore for Thiel College women’s volleyball team.

Alle-Kiski Valley campus clippings: Grubbs sets up pair of wins for Thiel volleyball

With two wins in its past three matches, the Thiel women’s volleyball team hopes to recover from a 1-14 start.

Thomas Jefferson’s Shane Stump competes against Belle Vernon on Sept. 6, 2019, at Thomas Jefferson.

5 things to watch in Week 6 of the high school football season

Thomas Jefferson coach Bill Cherpak likes this week’s matchup but not necessarily the timing.

Coach Don Earley is shown addressing his Washington Township team. Earley earned the first of 200 coaching victories on Oct. 3, 1959 as the Red Raiders defeated South Huntingdon, 20-0.

Alle-Kiski Valley Through the Years: Legendary coach Don Earley earns 1st win

Each Friday throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that are part of local scholastic history.

Knoch’s Ally Bauer (left) celebrates with Libby Conlon after winning the WPIAL Class AA doubles championship at Oxford Athletic Club in Wexford.

Knoch, Peters Township doubles teams capture WPIAL gold

When it came down to it on Thursday at the Oxford Athletic Complex, the Knoch doubles team of Ally Bauer and Libby Conlon did what they needed to do to come away with a WPIAL Class AA doubles championship.

Highlands’ volleyball team celebrates after scoring against Carrick October 2, 2019 at Highlands.

Alle-Kiski Valley notebook: ‘Competitive’ start for Highlands volleyball reboot

When the Highlands girls volleyball program returned last month after a three-year hiatus, 68 players came to tryouts.

South Fayette’s Ryan McGuire(18) intercepts the ball intended for Upper St. Clair’s Mateo Cepullio (2) during their game on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019.

Trib HSSN football players to watch in Week 6

Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week 6:

It’s beginning to look a lot like Week 6 for Chick’s Picks

Chick’s Picks headed to her local home improvement store this week to pick up some polish for her trusty crystal ball. Upon entering the store, much to her surprise, Chick’s Picks realized that it had already begun to look a lot like Christmas in there. Trees, lights, and decor abounded.

Fox Chapel’s Scott Bitar watches his tee shot on Hole 16 during the WPIAL Class AAA boys golf championship Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, at Fox Chapel Golf Club.

Fox Chapel boys golf preparing for a WPIAL team title run

Over the course of the past few years, the Fox Chapel boys golf team have been strokes away from capturing the program’s fifth team championship.

Central Valley coach Mark Lyons works with his team during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019.

Central Valley, Thomas Jefferson rekindle rivalry from their Class AAA days

It wasn’t long ago that Thomas Jefferson and Central Valley were linked in a budding rivalry.

Franklin Regional’s Mauriana Dorsch battles Mars’ Erin Rodgers for the ball during their game Monday, Sept.16, 2019, in Murrysville.

WPIAL girls soccer playoff clinchings through Oct. 2, 2019

There are less than two weeks left in section play in WPIAL girls soccer. The top four teams in each section qualify for the district playoffs. All teams tied for a playoff spot in which head-to-head does not break the tie all qualify for the postseason.

Gateway’s Derrick Davis leaves Mt. Lebanon defenders behind on the way to a fourth-quarter touchdown Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 at Antimarino Stadium at Gateway High School.

Gateway junior Derrick Davis adds another Top 25 football offer

Derrick Davis’ long list of scholarship offers is starting to resemble the Top 25 polls.

Mt. Lebanon’s Patrick Anderson runs to the finish line to win the Class AAA boys race during the TSTCA cross country meet Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, at California University.

PIAA cross county champion Patrick Anderson commits to North Carolina

Mt. Lebanon senior Patrick Anderson, the defending state cross country champion, committed to North Carolina.

South Park coach Steve Bucci congratulates Brenden Gray (10) after he hit a two-run home run against Quaker Valley during a WPIAL first-round playoff game May 15, 2019 at Seneca Valley.

Baseball coach Steve Bucci leaves South Park for alma mater Baldwin

October 2, 2019

Baseball coach Steve Bucci, who owns both WPIAL and state titles, is leaving South Park for Baldwin, his alma mater.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 2, 2019

Football

Burrell’s Kaitlyn Postupack (10) competes against Deer Lakes October 2, 2019 at Deer Lakes.

Burrell blanks Deer Lakes, maintains hold on section lead

The Burrell girls soccer team broke through 12 minutes into the first half of Wednesday’s Section 2-AA clash with rival Deer Lakes.

Playoff contenders square off Thursday in WPIAL boys soccer

Besides the WPIAL girls doubles tennis championships and consolations, Thursday is another busy day on the pitch with plenty of WPIAL boys soccer action.

Burrell’s Allie Vescio (17) competes against Deer Lakes’ Elora O’Rourke (12) October 2, 2019 at Deer Lakes.

High school roundup for Oct. 2, 2019: Hopewell tops North Catholic, moves into first-place tie

Raychel Speicher and Marlee Mancini scored goals as Hopewell knocked off North Catholic in WPIAL girls soccer Wednesday night. The win pulled Hopewell (8-2, 7-2) into a tie with North Catholic (8-4, 7-2) in the race for the top spot in Section 1-AA.