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Bethel Park boys cement place among WPIAL’s top teams with section title, playoff run
November 16, 2024
Bethel Park’s boys soccer team almost ran the table in the WPIAL playoffs this season.
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Moe Rosensteel Award winner to be revealed Monday
The winner of the sixth Moe Rosensteel Most Outstanding Player of the Year for the top girls soccer player in the WPIAL will be announced at 5 p.m. Monday via social media.
With new mix of players, Hempfield girls up for challenge in tough 6A section
In the first season under Bob Madison, the Hempfield girls basketball program started 7-2 but only won one game the rest of the season. The Spartans look to improve in Madison’s second season in a tough Section 2-6A.
Central Catholic hopes to finally solve North Allegheny as teams clash again in WPIAL 6A final
Xxavier Thomas is about to play in his fourth WPIAL championship game, a rather rare feat accomplished by the Central Catholic senior.
Pine-Richland bulldozes Bethel Park to earn return trip to Class 5A finals
Josh Nindl celebrated Friday night with a WWE-style championship belt slung over his shoulder.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 15, 2024
November 15, 2024
High school
Top-seeded Seton LaSalle starts fast, handles Steel Valley in Class 2A semifinals
Fresh off the victory, it still hadn’t set in for Seton LaSalle coach Tim Storino.
Clairton shuts out Bishop Canevin to reach WPIAL Class A final
In a season defined by dominance, the Clairton Bears added another chapter to their storied history Friday, shutting out Bishop Canevin, 24-0, in a WPIAL Class A semifinal at Peters Township.
Trib HSSN’s 2024 Week 12 top performers for passing, rushing, receiving
Top performers for Week 12 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania.
Matt Sieg’s 6 touchdowns guide Fort Cherry past Jeannette in WPIAL Class A semifinals
Fort Cherry junior quarterback Matt Sieg put on quite a show Friday against Jeannette in the WPIAL Class A semifinals at Canon-McMillan’s AHN Field.
Westinghouse fires on all cylinders in PIAA win over Windber
Westinghouse forced Windber to punt on the opening drive Friday night, but the Bulldogs muffed the punt and the Ramblers recovered in Westinghouse territory. A few plays later, Windber scored a touchdown.
Resurgent Central Valley rolls past Elizabeth Forward to reach 3A championship game
This deep in the playoffs, when the matchups are tightly contested and the momentum swings are momentous, just a couple of plays can dictate an outcome of a game.
Avonworth stops Imani Christian to make 3rd straight trip to Acrisure Stadium
The Avonworth Antelopes galloped their way to Acrisure Stadium for the third straight year, defeating the Imani Christian Saints, 14-6, in the WPIAL Class 3A semifinals Friday night.
Behind Troy Cunningham’s 6 sacks, South Park takes down undefeated Ellwood City in 2A semifinals
South Park defensive lineman Troy Cunningham looked like he had all the answers to the test Friday night at Newman Stadium.
After wild 2nd half, Dock Mennonite gets past Springdale to repeat as Class A state champs
MECHANICSBURG — There was a mix of tears in the eyes and pride in the hearts of the members of the Springdale girls soccer team in the moments following a 4-3 loss to District 1 champion Dock Mennonite in Friday’s PIAA Class A title game in Mechanicsburg.
Nick McCullough’s 97-yard kick return touchdown sends Peters Township back to WPIAL finals
Nick McCullough knew he needed to make amends.
Bentworth tastes 1st loss in Class A state finals, falling to Lancaster Mennonite
Msafiri Amisi has been the main attraction for Lancaster Mennonite’s boys soccer team this year, bagging 20 goals and pushing the Blazers to the PIAA Class A championship game against Bentworth on Friday evening.
Nearby rivals Thomas Jefferson, McKeesport set to battle for WPIAL Class 4A title
It is somewhat surprising that Thomas Jefferson and McKeesport, despite their proximity to one other, have only met five times on the football field.
Finalists announced for 6th annual Bill Fralic Memorial Award for WPIAL’s top 2-way lineman
The six finalists for the sixth annual Bill Fralic Memorial Award are competing to be named the best two-way senior football lineman in the WPIAL, and they still have work to do.
Returning coach Paul Sapotichne eager to rebuild Greensburg Salem boys program
Paul Sapotichne wasn’t ready to quit coaching when he decided to step down as Riverview coach in 2020 during the covid-19 pandemic.
