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Fox Chapel’s Charlotte James returns a serve during her WPIAL Class AAA championship match against Baldwin’s Bethany Yauch Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, at Shady Side Academy.

Knoch’s Laura Greb captures third straight AA singles title; Fox Chapel’s Charlotte James wins AAA crown

September 19, 2019

For the third year in a row, Knoch’s Laura Greb went home with the WPIAL Class AA singles tennis crown, but this one had a different feel.

Laurel players celebrate their victory over Bishop Canevin on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019.

5 things to watch in Week 4 of high school football

Clairton will try to do something that Mohawk, Rochester, Bishop Canevin and California couldn’t.

Trib HSSN football players to watch in Week 4

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

Chick’s Picks enters Week 4 still searching for real milestone win

Chick’s Picks read an article this week about Jeannette coach Roy Hall, who was very deservingly given a surprise party after picking up his 100th win last week over Avella. The story triggered memories for Chick’s Picks of the time, more than two decades ago, when she picked up her 100th correct prediction.

Upper St. Clair quarterback Ethan Dahlem (4) passes the ball during their game against South Fayette on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019.

Trib HSSN high school football don’t-miss matchups for Week 4

Class 6A

Norwin tight end Tanner Krevokuch has eight catches for 57 yards and a touchdown this season.

Westmoreland high school football notes: Norwin tight end Tanner Krevokuch receives first D1 offer

Norwin football player Tanner Krevokuch has his first Division I-FBS scholarship offer.

Bishop Canevin head coach T.J. Wiley talks to players during football practice Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019.

Injuries force Bishop Canevin to forfeit football game against OLSH

Citing a lack of healthy players, Bishop Canevin announced that it will forfeit this week’s football game against Our Lady of the Sacred Heart.

The Daily 3: First WPIAL hardware of the school year up for grabs in girls tennis

Shady Side Academy is the site of the first district championships of the season Thursday afternoon.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 18, 2019

September 18, 2019

Football

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Sam Felder controls the ball in front of Riverview’s Haley Carlino during their game Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, in Oakmont. No. 1 GCC won, 7-1.

High school roundup for Sept. 18, 2019: No. 1 South Park defends top spot in Class AA girls soccer

Maya Wertelet and Danielle DeProspo scored two goals apiece as No. 1 South Park (5-2, 4-1) recorded a 7-0 victory over No. 4 Mt. Pleasant (6-2, 4-2) in a girls soccer battle of top five teams and Section 3-AA contenders Wednesday. Haleigh Finale, Nora Ozimek and Grace Albitz also scored for South Park.

No changes as Trib Ten perfect in Week 3

Even though it was Friday the 13th, last week’s Trib Ten power ranking teams were perfect.

Burrell’s Danika Stone heads the ball next to Freeport’s Sidney Shemanski during their game Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, at Freeport Area High School.

Burrell edges rival Freeport in battle of unbeatens

Allie Vescio made sure the Burrell girls soccer team didn’t have to go into overtime with rival Freeport on Wednesday at Freeport High School.

Belle Vernon’s Maverick Selvoski competes against Ringgold on Sept. 3, 2019, at Belle Vernon.

Belle Vernon soccer emerges as WPIAL contender ahead of schedule

A team this young is not supposed to be this good, this soon. Its best years should lie ahead.

Norwin’s Alex Gabauer jumps over Penn Trafford’s Bobby Lane during a run-down in the second inning Thursday, April 18, 2019, at Norwin High School.

Norwin infielder Alex Gabauer commits to Penn

Alex Gabauer always wanted to attend an Ivy League school, and to have an opportunity to play baseball there when he arrived.

The Penn-Trafford softball team was honored for its state championship Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019 at the state House of Representatives.

Penn-Trafford softball honored by state House of Representatives

Penn-Trafford, the floor is yours.

Plum sophomore Jake Miller threw for 111 yards, one touchdown and one interception in his first career start.

A-K Valley football Q&A with Plum’s Jake Miller

For the past three games, Plum sophomore Jake Miller has stepped into the position with a level of confidence every coach looks for in a quarterback.

Plum’s Billy Guzzi returns for the 2019 season.

A-K Valley football players to watch in Week 4

Dylan Cook

Apollo-Ridge coach John Skiba has guided his team to a 4-0 record heading into Friday’s game at Avonworth.

Matchup with Avonworth gives Apollo-Ridge chance to prove its mettle

When Apollo-Ridge and No. 5 Avonworth meet at Lenzner Stadium on Friday night, the teams will be battling for a lot more than just another mark in the win column.