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Penn-Trafford’s Tasso Whipple runs the ball against Latrobe on Oct. 25.

Powerful Penn-Trafford ground game, stout Peters Township defense on 5A collision course

November 6, 2024

Self-inflicted wounds. That’s what Penn-Trafford coach John Raune said has cost his team in its last four meetings against Peters Township.

North Allegheny’s Keely McMahon-Regan with a dig against North Catholic during the WPIAL Class 4A girls volleyball championship on Nov. 2, 2024 at Peters Township High School.

7 WPIAL teams advance to PIAA girls volleyball quarterfinals

It was a near split decision for the WPIAL teams in the opening round of the 2024 PIAA girls volleyball playoffs.

Springdale’s Molly Hurley battles for possession against Conemaugh Twp. during their PIAA Class A first round state playoff game on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at Fox Chapel.

8 WPIAL girls soccer teams set for PIAA quarterfinals

It was a near unanimous decision in the opening round of the 2024 PIAA girls soccer playoffs for teams from the WPIAL.

Bentworth’s Adam Moessner battles OLSH’s Andre Kolocouris for possession during the WPIAL Class A championship game on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, at Highmark Stadium.

Sites, times set for PIAA boys soccer quarterfinals

The first round of the 2024 PIAA boys soccer playoffs was a landslide victory for area teams.

Jeannette’s Kymon’e Brown attempts to stiff arm Riverview defender Johnny Bertucci on Oct. 26.

Jeannette, Greensburg Central Catholic add playoff stakes to spirited rivalry

Fresh off a head-turning upset of fourth-seeded Neshannock in the first round of the WPIAL football playoffs, Jeannette went back to work this week for its next challenge, and it is a dandy.

Freeport’s Owen Neistein celebrates with Drew Ross (left) after Ross’s third touchdown against Mt. Pleasant during a WPIAL first-round playoff game last Friday.

Freeport brings momentum into clash with 2nd-seeded Central Valley

Given how many times Freeport and Central Valley have made the WPIAL playoffs in the past decade, it’s fairly surprising that the two teams have never met.

Franklin Regional’s Kyle Dupill turns the corner on Penn-Trafford defenders for a third-quarter touchdown Oct. 11.

Franklin Regional zeroes in on best plan to try to upset top-seeded Pine-Richland

When asked what his team needs to do to have success against top-seeded Pine-Richland on Friday night in the quarterfinals of the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs, Franklin Regional coach Luke Getsy was clear and direct.

Central Catholic’s Elijah Faulkner carries through the North Allegheny defense Sept. 27.

Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Nov. 5, 2024

November 5, 2024

All was quiet on the western front … as well as the central and eastern fronts as many of the elite teams across the state enjoyed district playoff byes last weekend.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 5, 2024

Field hockey

Mechanicsburg’s Mary Olivetti sets herself up for a goal against Pine-Richland during a PIAA Class 4A first-round game Tuesday.

High school roundup for Nov. 5, 2024: WPIAL champion Moon boys pull out 1st-round win

Aedan Costa and Billy Sprott scored to lead WPIAL champion Moon (23-0) to a 2-1 victory over Lampeter-Strasburg (16-3-3) in PIAA Class 3A first-round boys soccer Tuesday. The Tigers will meet Allderdice in Saturday’s quarterfinals.

Springdale goalkeeper Baileigh Haas celebrates after making the winning save in a shootout against Conemaugh Twp. during their PIAA Class A first round state playoff game on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at Fox Chapel.

Springdale pulls out shootout win over Conemaugh Township in PIAA 1st round

The Conemaugh Township girls soccer team made a 90-minute trek west to Fox Chapel on Tuesday with the hopes of upending WPIAL champion Springdale.

Greensburg Central Catholic senior libero Brianna Evans digs a shot against Clarion-Limestone in a PIAA Class A game Tuesday.

WPIAL champion Greensburg Central Catholic avenges loss in PIAA 1st round

You might expect the Greensburg Central Catholic girls volleyball team to have a slight letdown after winning the WPIAL Class A playoffs Saturday.

Franklin Regional’s Cruise Lamanna celebrates after scoring against Mars during the WPIAL Class 3A semifinals Oct. 28.

Motivated Franklin Regional rolls past Bellefonte in PIAA 1st round match

Coming off a loss in the WPIAL championship game, Franklin Regional was as motivated as ever to perform well in its first state playoff game since 2021 on Tuesday night.

Fox Chapel’s Sean Regan (8) celebrates with Milo Chiu after scoring against Mechanicsburg during their PIAA Class 4A first round state playoff game on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at Fox Chapel.

Fox Chapel makes early goals stand up in PIAA boys soccer 1st-round victory

With near record temperatures for early November on Tuesday, the Fox Chapel boys soccer team decided to add its own heat to the equation.

‘Focus, eyes forward’: After rule change snafu, Allderdice boys soccer set for PIAA tournament

When the WPIAL released its brackets for the boys soccer playoffs, Allderdice wasn’t included. The Dragons had learned weeks earlier that they weren’t eligible, but it still stung.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 4, 2024

Field hockey

Penn-Trafford senior T.J. Ferguson (2) skates towards the net last season.

High school roundup for Nov. 4, 2024: Penn-Trafford hockey rallies to stay undefeated

TJ Ferguson scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period to lead Penn-Trafford to a 4-1 victory over Baldwin (0-3-1) in PIHL Class 2A hockey Monday night. Brock Bienemann and Cam Kiste added goals in the final 2:03 for Penn-Trafford (5-0). Baldwin’s Logan Cramer and Penn-Trafford’s Aiden Drotos traded goals in the second period.

South Fayette’s Quinn Miller battles Mars’ Maeve O’Leary for a header during their WPIAL Class 3A semifinal Oct. 29.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Nov. 5, 2024: Mars girls soccer begins state playoff quest

November 4, 2024

On this busy day, a new President of the United States may or may not be determined by the end of the day and a new football player may or may not be acquired by the Pittsburgh Steelers by the end of the NFL trading deadline, but the PIAA playoffs in soccer, volleyball and field hockey will definitely begin.