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Shaler downs Kiski Area for 1st playoff victory since 2009
October 31, 2025
Shaler took advantage of home field in the opening round of the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs, defeating Kiski Area, 28-8, on Friday for its first postseason victory since 2009.
Kane Eggerton’s 3 TDs help Thomas Jefferson roll past No. 5 Mars in WPIAL quarterfinals
Thomas Jefferson’s Kane Eggerton used a three-touchdown night to remind everyone — including himself — that a turf-toe injury hadn’t diminished his knack for making big plays.
Hopewell leaves Southmoreland frustrated with rout in WPIAL Class 3A 1st round
A hand-drawn sign taped to the bleachers at Russ Grimm Field flapped in the wind below the student section.
McKeesport runs past Chartiers Valley, earns rematch with Thomas Jefferson
It might have taken top-seeded McKeesport a bit to get on track in its WPIAL Class 4A first round contest Friday at Weigle-Schaeffer Stadium, but once the Tigers found their stride, they ran away from No. 8 Chartiers Valley for a 44-7 victory.
Jeannette football pulls away for WPIAL Class A 1st-round playoff win against Bentworth
It has been quite a week for the Bentworth athletic program.
Bishop Canevin turns to run game to put away pesky Greensburg Central Catholic
Bishop Canevin came into the Class A playoffs seeded third, coming off a run to the WPIAL semifinals last year. But entering the fourth quarter of its playoff opener against Greensburg Central Catholic on Friday night, the Crusaders trailed by a point.
Freeport tops Beaver in back-and-forth contest
John Gaillot searched for the words. In the moment Friday night, all the Freeport football coach could think of was the sweet playoff victory his team just finished off at home against Beaver.
Defense, ground attack lift Highlands past Derry in WPIAL Class 3A 1st round
Not a lot of tricks, but plenty of treats to go around on Halloween night as both Highlands and Derry had their share of mistakes.
Felitsky nearly perfect in leading North Catholic to 1st-round win over Burrell
North Catholic’s Joey Felitsky delivered a quarterback master class, throwing for 437 yards and six touchdowns to lead the No. 5 Trojans past No. 12 Burrell, 56-21, in the first round of the WPIAL Class 3A playoffs Friday.
Clairton continues to keep opponents scoreless, blanks Monessen in WPIAL opening round
Clairton hasn’t allowed a point since August, and that scoreless streak has continued in the WPIAL Class A playoffs.
After quick Plum score, Upper St. Clair dominates to win going away
Friday’s WPIAL Class 5A first-round playoff game between Upper St. Clair and Plum started with a bang for the team that got in the playoffs thanks in, large part, to what has been dubbed the “Mustang Miracle.” But it was all Upper St. Clair after that bang, as the Panthers advanced with a mercy-rule win at home, 46-8.
Neshannock uses fast start, tough defense to bounce Leechburg in WPIAL 1st round
Neshannock quarterback Jino Mozzocio felt the Lancers’ football season hasn’t been quite to his liking so far. He wanted to start writing a different story against Leechburg during a WPIAL Class A semifinal Friday at Veterans Memorial Field.
In battle of section rivals, North Allegheny stings Seneca Valley in 2OT to win WPIAL 4A title
The road to Highmark Stadium for both the North Allegheny and Seneca Valley girls soccer teams had few tricks and many treats en route to a meeting for WPIAL Class 4A gold on Halloween.
Penn-Trafford, Belle Vernon stars, 3 doubles teams still in hunt for state tennis titles
Penn-Trafford’s Mia Williams, Belle Vernon’s Gabby Dusi and three doubles teams from the WPIAL are still in the hunt for gold after the first day of the PIAA tennis championships Friday in Hershey.
Rosters set for WCCA all-star volleyball
Rosters are finalized for the fourth annual Westmoreland County Coaches Association Girls Volleyball All-Star Match, set for 6 p.m. Nov. 18 at Ligonier Valley.
A-K Valley runners to vie for PIAA cross country medals
Saturday’s PIAA cross country championships in Hershey again will feature a cross section of experience over the six races.
WPIAL 3A boys soccer championship preview for Nov. 1, 2025
WPIAL Class 3A boys soccer championship
2025 WPIAL girls volleyball championship preview: Familiar faces, newcomers seeking titles
Four champions will be crowned Saturday at the 2025 WPIAL girls volleyball championships at Peters Township’s AHN Arena.
Grass fields a rarity in WPIAL playoffs nowadays — 5 things to watch in high school football
Bentworth’s football team has something that’s becoming rare in the WPIAL playoffs these days.
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