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Mt. Lebanon’s Tessa Peer battles Bethel Park’s Calle Dalbon for a header during their game on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, at Bethel Park High School.
High school roundup for Sept. 21, 2022: Mt. Lebanon wins South Hills showdown
September 21, 2022
Sarah Kushnir and Leah Kessler scored to lead Mt. Lebanon to a 2-0 victory over Bethel Park (7-2, 5-2) in a matchup of top teams in Section 2-4A girls soccer Wednesday. Melia Peer had two assists for the Blue Devils (8-0-2, 6-0).

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Mt. Pleasant and Southmoreland players line up for the national anthem before their game Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022.
Gesinski sisters connect to lead Mt. Pleasant girls soccer past Southmoreland
Sisters Riley and Morgan Gesinski couldn’t wait to play varsity soccer together so they could make an impact for fast-rising Mt. Pleasant.

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‘Essential’ midfielders drive Mt. Pleasant boys soccer team
Opponents sometimes get lost in the triangle. The Mt. Pleasant boys soccer triangle.

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Mt. Pleasant freshman Lily King
Mt. Pleasant swim star Lily King to attend national select camp
Fast-rising Mt. Pleasant sophomore swimmer Lily King will train with other future Olympic hopefuls next month and learn more about how to manage her budding career.

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Franklin Regional’s Joey Bayne (23) celebrates his goal with Colton Hudson during a WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinal against Kiski Area last year.
Westmoreland County boys soccer notebook: Returning players boost Jeannette
Jeannette welcomed junior Austin Emery and senior Deyton Conrad back this week.

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Freeport’s Gavin Croney is a member of the 2022 football team.
A-K Valley football players to watch in 2022 Week 4
Gavin Croney

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Apollo-Ridge’s Nick Curci is tackled by Ligonier Valley’s Nick Lonas and Mason Mohnkern on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Apollo-Ridge’s Owens Field.
A-K Valley don’t miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week 4
Class 5A Big East Conference

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Burrell cheerleaders perform during a game against Valley on Sept. 9.
The Birdie delivers Week 4 A-K Valley football picks with a hard candy shell
Last week: 10-2

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South Fayette’s Nate Deanes celebrates one of his three interceptions against Peters Twp. on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Peters.
2022 Western Pa. high school football schedule, broadcasts for Week 4
Thursday

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Hempfield quarterback Jake Phillips (11) throws a slant during the first quarter of the Spartans’ 48-7 victory over Shaler last Friday.
Unbeaten Hempfield readies for its biggest game in decades, a clash with Penn-Trafford
It’s one of the biggest questions asked by casual high school football fans in Westmoreland County: Why can’t Hempfield be a consistent winner?

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Greensburg Salem’s Cody Rubrecht throws a pass against Hempfield on Aug. 26.
Westmoreland County don’t miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week 4
Class 4A Big Seven Conference

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Hempfield quarterback Jake Phillips finds a seam for one of his three rushing touchdowns during the first half of the Spartans’ 48-7 victory over Shaler last Friday.
Hempfield’s resurgence has Birdie all atwitter as he makes Westmoreland County Week 4 picks
Last week: 9-4 (69.2%)

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Penn-Trafford’s Conlan Greene looks to run early in the first half against Belle Vernon last Friday.
Trib 10: Tumultuous Week 3 shakes up power rankings
Week 3 of the WPIAL football season may be remembered as Freaky Friday.

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Leechburg’s Braylan Lovelace plays linebacker during a preseason practice.
Leechburg looking for elusive win over Clairton
During Leechburg’s recent football revival, one of the must-do items is to beat Clairton.

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Ligonier Valley’s Nick Lonas is a member of the 2022 football team.
Westmoreland County football players to watch in 2022 Week 4
Adam Lacarte

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 20, 2022
September 20, 2022
High schools

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Seneca Valley’s Max Marcotte celebrates after scoring the winning goal in overtime to defeat North Allegheny, 3-2, on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, in Jackson.
High school roundup for Sept. 20, 2022: Max Marcotte keeps Seneca Valley unbeaten with OT goal vs. North Allegheny
Max Marcotte scored his second goal of the game in overtime as Seneca Valley stayed undefeated with a 3-2 Section 1-4A boys soccer win over North Allegheny on Tuesday.

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Freeport senior Akina Boynton controls the ball during a drill in practice Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, at Freeport High School.
Freeport girls soccer team uses grit to chase section title
In the first game of the year on the first day of this month, the Freeport girls soccer team faced a sizeable deficit to rival Deer Lakes.

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North Allegheny’s Sophia Palermo fights for the ball against Fox Chapel on Sept. 14.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 21, 2022: North Allegheny, Seneca Valley collide in girls soccer
The first day of autumn brings another warm day throughout the district, as well as a red-hot matchup on the pitch in WPIAL Class 6A girls soccer.

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Central Valley quarterback Antwon Johnson throws a pass during a preseason practice.
Trib HSSN State Football Rankings for Sept. 20, 2022
As tidal waves of surprises crashed down on the heads of WPIAL top-ranked teams in Week 2, the rest of the elite teams in the state were closing out victories, making for little movement in the weekly Trib HSSN state football rankings this week.

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