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WPIAL high school football don’t-miss matchups for Week Zero
Here’s a look at some of the top matchups for Week Zero of high school football in Western Pennsylvania.
Penn Hills girls to rely on team effort in quest for postseason berth
Without a superstar on their roster, Penn Hills girls soccer coach Ashley DeVito will need a team effort to make the WPIAL playoffs this season.
Penn Hills boys soccer aims to continue improving
After going winless two seasons ago, the Penn Hills boys soccer team finished with two wins last year. The Indians are looking to become tougher competition for their opponents this season.
North Allegheny boys soccer sets goal: Section championship
Losing players to graduation is something North Allegheny boys soccer coach Bobby Vosmaer has to deal with annually.
Large, experienced senior class hopes to continue Hampton girls soccer success
Coming off its best season since 2007, the Hampton girls soccer team has enough experience for an encore. But the stage needs set, and a few major props need replacing.
Middle school program pays dividends for Hampton boys soccer
Hampton boys soccer only returns three starters from last year’s team. Before coach Matt McAwley helped establish a middle school program, it could have signaled a rebuilding year.
Defense comes 1st for Shaler girls soccer team
Craig Wilkins doesn’t want to see the Shaler Area girls soccer team dragged into high-scoring affairs.
Shaler boys soccer won’t be cowed by tough section
Shaler Area boys soccer coach Adam Hunter is hopeful the Titans are better prepared for the degree of difficulty in Section 1-AAA than at this time last year.
Carlynton, Canevin, Chartiers Valley volleyball teams seek return to playoffs
One is coming off a WPIAL title. Two others are pursuing a championship after seasons in which they qualified for the playoffs. A look at the three area girls volleyball teams:
Canevin, Chartiers Valley, Carlynton girls soccer teams look to stay on track for playoffs
The 2018 season brought mixed results for the three area girls soccer teams. Only one, Bishop Canevin, qualified for the playoffs. Carlynton narrowly missed, and Chartiers Valley struggled in a tough section.
WPIAL high school football players to watch for Week Zero
Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week Zero:
WPIAL rules 2 transfers eligible for football, delays decision on another
The WPIAL ruled Woodland Hills transfer E’Shawn Carter eligible Thursday, clearing the junior to play football and basketball this school year for the Wolverines.
Week Zero sparks debate among newlywed Chick’s Picks, husband
Welcome to Week Zero.
5 things to watch in high school football for Week Zero
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Highlands boys soccer set to contend for postseason berth under 1st-year coach
The Highlands boys soccer team qualified for the WPIAL playoffs four straight seasons from 2001-04.
Latrobe girls soccer team ready for next step
After making incremental progress last fall and finishing with two wins in challenging Section 3-4A, the Latrobe girls soccer team is looking to take another step forward this season.
Pytlak grows into 2-way talent for Yough football
Russell Pytlak has been a work-in-progress type of player for coach Scott Wood and his staff at Yough.
Highlands girls soccer hungry after last year’s playoff near-miss
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Ross takes on leadership role for young Valley team
Leadership is a quality every coach looks for in his players. They look for players who can step up when the game is on the line or someone who leads with his voice and actions, a player who holds teammates to higher standards.
