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Southmoreland quarterback Anthony Smith (13) throws a pass as Jimmy Carson (53) blocks against Derry on Sept. 27.
Southmoreland to face Elizabeth Forward with elusive conference title on the line
October 16, 2024
Since Southmoreland was formed by a merger of Scottdale and East Huntingdon in 1964, you could count on one hand the number of times the football team played in a game to decide the conference title.

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Latrobe’s John Wetzel evades a tackle attempt from Kiski Area’s Andrew Finney on Oct. 4 at Latrobe Memorial Stadium.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2024 Week 8
Class 6A

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Hempfield’s Aidan Stinebiser celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against Norwin on Oct. 4.
Kicking and screaming, The Birdie makes his Week 8 Westmoreland County picks
Last week: 11-1 (91.7%)

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Kiski Area’s Adelyne Ledbetter blocks Hampton’s Anna Hensburger on Aug. 26.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Oct. 17, 2024: Playoff spots up for grabs on last day of volleyball season
The final night of the WPIAL girls volleyball regular season brings a lot of intrigue with multiple matches set to determine district playoff berths.

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Pine-Richland’s Tanner Cunningham catches a two-point conversion against North Hills on Sept. 13.
Trib 10: 2 pairs of power-ranked teams to collide Friday
For the second straight week, the Trib 10 seas were calm with only one change near the bottom of the rankings.

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Goalkeeper Rease Solomon and her Penn-Trafford teammates were seeded No. 4 for the Class 4A WPIAL playoffs and have a bye into the quarterfinals.
8 Westmoreland boys, girls soccer teams will start WPIAL playoffs at home
There is no place like home for eight local soccer teams.

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Springdale’s Briana Ross celebrates with Brooke Taliani (15) after scoring against Greensburg Central Catholic on Sept. 18.
Top-seeded Springdale girls lead A-K Valley contingent into WPIAL soccer playoffs
For the first time in its recent streak of eight straight playoff qualifications, the Springdale girls soccer team is a top seed.

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Belle Vernon’s Brandon Yeschenko watches his go-ahead goal during the second half against Mt. Pleasant on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, at Viking Stadium.
Westmoreland WPIAL soccer playoff capsules: Games for Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024
WPIAL soccer playoffs

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West Mifflin’s Armand Hill works out during practice on Aug. 8.
Knoch, West Mifflin square off with postseason berths in sight
Friday’s Greater Allegheny Conference matchup between Knoch and West Mifflin is rife with WPIAL playoff implications.

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Plum’s Noah Smith clears the ball against Norwin on Oct. 10, 2024 at Norwin High School.
Breaking down the 2024 WPIAL boys soccer playoffs
Here’s a look at the 2024 WPIAL boys soccer playoffs:

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Peters Township’s Cailin Martin celebrates with Fallan Malley (13) after the Indians scored against Fox Chapel during their game on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, at Peters.
Breaking down the 2024 WPIAL girls soccer playoffs
Here’s a look at the 2024 WPIAL girls soccer playoffs:

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Plum’s Andy Strasser (30) celebrates with Eli Wastchak after scoring against Norwin Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, at Plum.
Trio of unbeaten teams earn top seeds for WPIAL soccer playoffs
Three undefeated teams earned No. 1 seeds in the WPIAL boys soccer playoffs.

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Imani Christian says ‘unique quirk’ in enrollment process may have violated PIAA transfer rules
A “unique quirk” in the enrollment process for Imani Christian students may have led to a violation of PIAA transfer rules, said the school, which is the subject of a WPIAL investigation.

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Franklin Regional’s Abby Paterline works against Plum’s Alexis Rodda on Sept. 18, 2023, in Murrysville.
Franklin Regional girls embrace smooth style of play, enter playoffs on winning streak
Franklin Regional might allow a goal or two, but one thing the Panthers will not do in a game is disconnect.

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Latrobe’s Annalyse Bauer fights for the header with Penn-Trafford goal keeper Rease Solomon off of a corner kick Sept. 4 at Latrobe.
Annalyse Bauer joins Latrobe girls soccer’s pipeline to Division I programs
Latrobe junior Annalyse Bauer has played in various U.S. cities in travel soccer and internationally for a club showcase.

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Westinghouse, USO football players face suspensions for City League semifinals
The Westinghouse and USO football teams must play shorthanded in the City League semifinals because of their game-ending altercation last Friday.

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 15, 2024
High schools

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Penn-Trafford’s Kamryn Pieper hits against Hempfield’s Ella Berkebile and Gabriella Coccia (21) on Oct. 8.
WPIAL clinched: Girls volleyball playoff qualifiers as of Oct. 15, 2024
October 15, 2024
The 2024 WPIAL girls volleyball regular season is down to one more night as Thursday will close out section play.

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The Avonworth girls soccer team hoists the WPIAL championship trophy after defeating Shady Side Academy, 1-0, in the Class 2A final Nov. 4, 2023, at Highmark Stadium.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Oct. 16, 2024: Catch the soccer playoff pairing show on Trib HSSN
The postseason can’t begin without a little bracketology.

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Plum’s Kent Holmes (33) celebrates with Andy Strasser after Strasser’s goal against Norwin on Oct. 10.
Playoff field set with 63 teams in WPIAL boys soccer
Section play in the 2024 WPIAL boys soccer regular season is now complete with 63 teams having qualified for the upcoming district postseason.

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