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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 17, 2022
November 17, 2022
High schools
High school roundup for Nov. 17, 2022: Thomas Jefferson hockey earns comeback win
Ryder McGuirk scored the tying goal in the third period as Thomas Jefferson rallied from three goals down to defeat Latrobe, 5-4, in a shootout in PIHL Class 2A hockey Thursday night.
Guard play could provide spark for Greensburg Central Catholic girls basketball team
A move to a new section is just logistics to Greensburg Central Catholic.
Greensburg Central Catholic boys basketball returns plenty
Greensburg Central Catholic will open boys basketball practice Friday with no starters.
5 things to watch in Week 12 of high school football
Aliquippa is trying to reach the WPIAL football finals for the 15th year in a row, meaning some of the players on the Quips roster weren’t born the last time the team failed to get there.
In coach’s 2nd season, Deer Lakes girls ready to make climb over .500 mark
Deer Lakes has only one thing in mind as another girls basketball season approaches — to come away with a winning record for the first time in three years.
Through the Years: In 1947, Ken High shut out Har-Brack
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.
Tradition-rich programs clash when Pine-Richland, Upper St. Clair play for WPIAL Class 5A crown
Pine-Richland and Upper St. Clair have each been to plenty of WPIAL championship games.
WPIAL football playoff preview capsules for Nov. 18-19, 2022
Let the gold rush begin on the gridiron.
New coach keeps bar high for Deer Lakes boys basketball
There have been great expectations in recent years for the Deer Lakes boys basketball team, which enters a new season with a new coach in a new classification.
4 WPIAL teams set to play for PIAA soccer championships
Four WPIAL teams will compete for PIAA soccer championships Friday and Saturday in Mechanicsburg. Here’s a look at each game:
Aliquippa, McKeesport collide again in WPIAL semifinals after 2OT battle last season
For a year, McKeesport has wondered what might’ve been.
Players selected for We Serve First All-Star Classic girls volleyball event
The inaugural We Serve First All-Star Classic girls volleyball event will be Dec. 10 at Kiski Area High School, and the 36 seniors set to take part have been selected.
Chick’s Picks makes sure she doesn’t come up short while making WPIAL playoff predictions
Each year, at this critical point of the season, Chick’s Picks often finds herself needing a little more inspiration to carry her over the finish line.
Shaye Bailey’s hat trick torches Greensburg CC, sends Freedom to Class A state title game
November 16, 2022
Looking more like she was ready for the homecoming court than someone who had just played a soccer game, Shaye Bailey cradled a bouquet of roses as she talked to reporters on a bitter cold Wednesday night in Monroeville.
Freeport girls volleyball team outlasts Philipsburg-Osceola, reaches state final
A pair of district champions battled for five games Wednesday at Punxsutawney High School with a trip to the PIAA Class 2A girls volleyball championship on the line.
Moon fends off Mars again to return to state championship game
Just 11 days ago, Mars and Moon met for the WPIAL Class 3A girls soccer championship. The Tigers bested the Planets by a goal that day to capture their fifth title.
Mt. Pleasant girls soccer team comes up short in PIAA semis
Mt. Pleasant’s dream run to the PIAA Class 2A girls soccer championship ended Wednesday at Slippery Rock.
2022 Western Pa. high school football schedule, broadcasts for Week 12
Friday
Birdie runs advance scouting mission for Belle Vernon, makes semifinal pick
Last week: 3-0 (100%)
