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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

September 18, 2019

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.

Fox Chapel’s Zidane Thomas (3) looks to outrun Kiski Area’s Eliam Booker (53) September 13, 2019 at Fox Chapel.

A-K Valley football don’t-miss matchups for Week 4

Class 5A Big East

Deer Lakes’ Aris Hasley dives for a touchdown past Burrell’s Jack Henderson on Sept. 28, 2018 at Lancers Stadium.

Deer Lakes offense has The Birdie raising an eyebrow

Last week: 8-3

Penn Hills’ Germar Howard carries the ball for the deciding touchdown of a game against Mars on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at Penn Hills.

High school football schedule for Week 4

Thursday

Gamal Marballie took over at quarterback for Yough in Week Zero.

Westmoreland football Q&A with Yough’s Gamal Marballie

The closest Gamal Marballie got to playing quarterback in recent years was on his Xbox.

Franklin Regional’s Justin Johns returns for the 2019 season.

Westmoreland County football players to watch in Week 4

Justin Johns

Penn-Trafford’s Nate Frye is part of a defense that held its first three opponents to one touchdown each. The 4-0 Warriors face 3-0 Washington (Ohio) on Friday.

Penn-Trafford defense up for any challenge

Penn-Trafford calls its defensive scheme, “Tribe.”

Derry’s Justin Huss celebrates a Mount Pleasant turnover during the fourth quarter Friday, Sept.13, 2019, at Derry Area High School.

North Catholic remembers the disappointment after loss to Derry

The phrase “One More” is ingrained into the minds of coach Pat O’Shea’s North Catholic football players.

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Zach Kuvinka makes a catch during the Westmoreland County Coaches Association 7-on-7 tournament on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Greater Latrobe High School.

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

Class 6A

Southmoreland quarterback Zach Cernuto participates in the Westmoreland County Coaches Association 7-on-7 tournament on July 18, 2019 at Latrobe High School.

The Birdie gets set for a road trip out of Westmoreland County

Last week: 13-1 (92.9 %)

High school scores, summaries, schedules for Sept. 17, 2019

September 17, 2019

Cross country

The Daily 3: Girls soccer showdowns on tap

A pair of WPIAL Class AA showdowns highlights the girls soccer slate on Wednesday.

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