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High school roundup for Oct. 15, 2024: Mt. Lebanon drops Pine-Richland in OT
October 15, 2024
Benton Thompson scored the overtime winner to lead Mt. Lebanon to a 3-2 victory over Pine-Richland in nonsection boys soccer Tuesday. Jack O’Brien and Ben Bowen also scored for the Blue Devils (11-7). Jordan Crutchfield and Finn Kichi scored for the Rams (6-10-1).
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Oct. 15, 2024
The elite teams across the state in high school football continued to flex their muscles for a second straight week, flirting with perfection.
Defending 4A boys champ Norwin expecting similar draw in WPIAL soccer playoffs
Scott Schuchert expects his team to get a similar to draw to last season’s playoffs when Norwin ran the table as a No. 8 seed and won its first WPIAL championship in boys soccer.
Jackson Vacanti grows into big-play threat for Greensburg Central Catholic boys soccer
From a 5-foot-3, 97-pound freshman to a senior who now stands 5-foot-7 and weighs 125 pounds, Jackson Vacanti has grown. But so has his game.
Ringgold completes investigation, allows football team to resume season
An investigation into alleged misconduct by Ringgold football players was completed and the team can resume its season, the school district announced Monday.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 14, 2024
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What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Oct. 15, 2024: Final playoff spots, sections titles to be decided Tuesday
October 14, 2024
A new rule passed by the PIAA may come back to haunt the Beaver boys soccer team.
Trib HSSN High School Football Team of the Week for Oct. 14, 2024
Trib HSSN football team of the week – Woodland Hills Wolverines
WPIAL clinched: Boys soccer playoff qualifiers and clinching scenarios as of Oct. 14, 2024
Section play in the 2024 WPIAL boys soccer regular season is down to the final day. As of now, 61 teams have qualified for the district postseason with two possible spots still up for grabs.
WPIAL clinched: Girls soccer playoff qualifiers as of Oct. 15, 2024
The 2024 WPIAL girls soccer regular season is over and done as 61 teams qualified for the district postseason and will begin preparations for the playoffs.
High school roundup for Oct. 14, 2024: Peters Township beats Fox Chapel in late-season clash of section leaders
Paige Malley scored a pair of goals to lead Peters Township to a 3-0 victory over Fox Chapel (15-1-1) in a nonsection matchup of unbeaten girls soccer section leaders Monday night. Marina Hajnosz also scored and Molly Kubistek preserved the shutout for Peters (15-0-1).
WPIAL launches investigations into Baldwin, Imani Christian over ‘possible recruiting violations’
The WPIAL has launched separate investigations into the Baldwin and Imani Christian athletic departments over potential recruiting violations.
Greensburg Central Catholic volleyball beats St. Joseph in matchup of playoff teams
The Greensburg Central Catholic girls volleyball team used its experience and skill Monday evening to defeat St. Joseph, 3-0, in a nonsection game at St. Joseph’s Walter Dublak Athletic Center.
Teams can compete in additional regular season contests under WPIAL policy change
WPIAL wrestlers can compete in more matches than usual starting this winter, and teams in other sports might see their regular season schedules increase as well.
Wrestling standout Dylan Pitzer remains ineligible following WPIAL hearing
Wrestling standout Dylan Pitzer, a WPIAL runner-up last winter, remains ineligible for his junior season after a hearing Monday at the league office in Scott.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Hempfield’s DeMatt will join Bucknell
Allie DeMatt plans to compete in multiple track and field events in college.
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Franklin Regional’s Makinzie Marcus
The perfect ending to her final season.
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Valley’s Alexandra Thomey
It’s rare in sports for teammates to have to compete against each other for a chance to move on in a playoff format.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Oct. 14, 2024: Girls soccer teams chasing final playoff berths
October 13, 2024
You always want to control your own destiny, so there is something great about a win-and-in contest.
High school sports schedule for Oct. 14, 2024
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