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Knoch's Kennedy Christy make a play on an Allentown Central Catholic shot during the PIAA Class 3A state championship game on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, at Richland High School in Johnstown.
Knoch outlasts Allentown Central Catholic to win PIAA Class AAA volleyball title
November 18, 2017
JOHNSTOWN — The Knoch girls volleyball team saw its 2016 season come to an end in the PIAA quarterfinals. From that loss, the Knights players

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Highlights from the WPIAL Class 3A football championship
Quaker Valley defeated Aliquippa, 2-0, to win the WPIAL Class 3A football championship on Nov. 28, 2017, at Heinz Field.

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Pine-Richland's Jordan Crawford hoists the championship trophy next to Dawson Goltz after defeating Central Catholic, 42-7, in the WPIAL Class 6A final Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, at Heinz Field.
Pine-Richland cruises past Central Catholic to secure WPIAL Class 6A championship
Phil Jurkovec, Jordan Crawford and their Pine-Richland teammates checked their phones for weather updates in the days and hours before they headed to Heinz Field.

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Quaker Valley's Ethan Moore intercepts a pass to seal the victory late in the fourth quarter of the WPIAL Class 3A championship game against Aliquippa Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, at Heinz Field.
WPIAL Class 3A final notebook: A rare shutout for Aliquippa in title game
Not only was a 2-0 final the rarest of rarities, shutting out Aliquippa doesn't happen too often, either. The last time the Quips were shut

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Franklin Regional junior Angalee Beall signed a national letter of intent Nov. 8, 2017, to play softball at Point Park. She was joined by, in front, from left, her parents Jodi and Ron and Point Park coach Michelle Coultas, and in back, from left, Franklin Regional coach Jim Armstrong and athletic director Zach Kessler.
Franklin Regional’s Beall, Busche make college decisions final
The early-signing period for high school athletes was held earlier this month, and a couple of Franklin Regional players took full advantage. Junior Angalee Beall

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Norwin athletes earn postseason honors
The PIAA champion Norwin girls soccer team was well-represented on the all-section team. Forward Emily Harrigan, midfielder Lexy Kendro, keeper Sam Wexell and defender Emily

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Members of the Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic boys soccer team accept the PIAA Class A runner-up trophy after falling to Camp Hill in overtime Nov. 18, 2017, at Hersheypark Stadium.
Camp Hill edges CWNC boys soccer in overtime of PIAA Class A final
HERSHEY — Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic had a comeback in the second half to take the PIAA Class A boys soccer championship to overtime Saturday

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Freeport's volleyball captains hoist the trophy as PIAA Class 2A state champions after beating Delone Catholic on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, at Richland High School in Johnstown. Freeport won in four games; 23-25, 25-9, 25-23, 25-22.
Freeport rallies past Delone Catholic to capture 1st PIAA volleyball title
JOHNSTOWN — Freeport knew all about having to rally in the PIAA playoffs. The Yellowjackets lost the first game against District 10 champion Corry in

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The Norwin girls lift the State Championship trophy after beating Neshaminy 1-0 in the PIAA girls' AAAA Soccer Champion Friday, Nov. 17. 2017 at Herseypark Stadium.
Norwin seniors cap special 4-year run with state championship
HERSHEY — Blood, sweat and tears. andquot;Literally, that's what went into that game,andquot; Norwin girls soccer coach Lauren Karcher said Friday night after the Knights

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Quaker Valley's Jordan Taylor (8) hoists the WPIAL Class 3A championship trophy after defeating Aliquippa, 2-0, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, at Heinz Field.
Quaker Valley shuts out Aliquippa to claim 1st WPIAL championship
The improbabale finalists came away with an even less likely championship. Quaker Valley scored the only points of the game on a second-quarter safety and

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Caroline Davis (5) celebrates winning the PIAA Class A girls soccer championship with her teammates at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, PA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Shady Side Academy won the title with a 4-0 victory over Camp Hill.
Shady Side Academy blanks Camp Hill to claim PIAA Class A girls soccer title
HERSHEY — What a difference a year can make. Returning to the PIAA Class A girls soccer championship game at Hersheypark Stadium, Shady Side Academy

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Mount Pleasant's Ava Gnibus (1) rounds second base on Meadow Uncapher's double in the fifth inning against Derry on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at Mount Pleasant. Mount Pleasant won 6-0.
High school notebook: Mt. Pleasant softball players make college commitments
Two players who had pivotal roles in Mt. Pleasant's run to the PIAA Class 4A softball championship last season have made college commitments. Both players

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Thomas Jefferson's Garret Fairman picks up a first down, as Montour's Jake Tomas defends during the second quarter of the WPIAL Class 4A championship game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, at Heinz Field.
WPIAL football championship central: The Trib is live at Heinz Field
Welcome to Heinz Field, site of a quartet of 2017 WPIAL football championship games throughout the day Saturday. Follow along for game updates from the

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WPIAL Football Semifinals Playoff Recaps
In 24 WPIAL Class 2-A and Class 1-A First Round and Quarterfinals Playoff games, only two games were decided by six points or less. But on a thrilling night of Semifinals action, three were decided by six points or less with the other one a five point game until a late score, plus the first […]

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Clairton's Isaiah Berry (21) is dragged down by the Jeannette defense in a WPIAL Class A semifinal game Friday Nov. 17, 2017, at Elizabeth Forward.
All you need to know: WPIAL high school semifinal results, Saturday schedule
TribLive's sports writers have you covered from Friday's semifinal round of WPIAL high school playoff football action.

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Washington's Nick Welsh carries past Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic's Ryan Maziarz during the second quarter of their WPIAL Class AA semifinal Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, at Moon Area High School.
Washington overcomes turnovers to defeat CWNC, advance to WPIAL Class 2A final
This 11-minute stretch would have crushed championship dreams for most WPIAL contenders. Who could endure an interception, three lost fumbles, a defensive touchdown and a

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Washington's Nick Welsh scores past Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic's Cameron Branch during the second quarter of their WPIAL Class AA semifinal Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, at Moon Area High School.
Top performers in passing, rushing, receiving for WPIAL 2A, A semifinals
Here are the leaders for passing, rushing and receiving for the WPIAL Class 2A and A semifinals Friday night: Passing 170 — Tawan Wesley, Imani

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It’s a Good Knight as Norwin Beats Neshaminy for PIAA 4-A Girls Soccer Crown
Sophomore Dani Iannuzzo scored the game’s only goal off a corner kick from senior Alyssa Victor in the 73rd minute, and Norwin’s girls soccer team captured its first state championship in any sport since 1996 with a 1-0 victory over Neshaminy Friday evening at Hersheypark Stadium. Senior goalkeeper Sam Wexell made five saves for the […]

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Quaker Valley Wins PIAA Boys State Soccer Title
Throughout the 2017 season, one source of motivation for the Quaker Valley boys soccer team was a loss in the 2016 PIAA Class AA final. That 1-0 defeat against Lewisburg might have been in the back of the minds of the Quakers throughout a tight championship game against Lancaster Mennonite on Friday afternoon. But in […]

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Imani Christian holds off California to reach 1st WPIAL title game
Whoever said the sequel isn't as good as the original never watched playoff football. To say Imani Christian moved past a 41-26 Week 3 loss

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