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After rough start, Fox Chapel is looking to close with 4 wins in row
October 19, 2019
Just a few weeks ago, the Fox Chapel football team was on the outside of the Class 5A playoff picture looking in.
High school scores, schedules for Oct. 19, 2019
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North Hills football team defeats Shaler in penalty-filled game
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