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Two surprises in Westmoreland County WPIAL football pairings: Greensburg Central Catholic in, Mt. Pleasant out
October 25, 2025
There were a couple of surprises when the WPIAL football committee released the 2025 playoff pairings Saturday: Greensburg Central Catholic (Class A) is in, and Mt. Pleasant (Class 3A) was left out.
University Prep dominates Westinghouse to win 1st City League title in 7 years
Lou Berry was in demand, but what he really wanted at the time was his phone.
Plum boys outlast Norwin in penalty shootout to advance to soccer semifinals
As Norwin shooters made the long walk from midfield and stepped to the penalty spot, Chase Eber saw something, felt something. His instincts were tingling.
WPIAL tennis state title contenders bow out in semifinals
The three WPIAL teams still in the hunt for a PIAA tennis championship after Friday night’s matches bowed out in Saturday’s semifinals in Hershey.
Breaking down the 2025 WPIAL football playoffs
Class 6A
7 Alle-Kiski Valley teams reach WPIAL football playoffs
When football teams from around the WPIAL take the field next Friday, seven Alle-Kiski Valley teams will be among them, following the bracket release Saturday afternoon.
Norwin girls shake off adversity on road to WPIAL semifinals
Adversity can come at teams without warning in the WPIAL soccer playoffs.
Westmoreland County athletes of the week: Mt. Pleasant’s Laurel Rummel and Norwin’s Ben McBride
Laurel Rummel
Cam Woods’ overtime winner sends Freeport to semifinals
Cam Woods’ winning goal in overtime sent No. 2 Freeport to the WPIAL Class 2A semifinals in a thrilling 4-3 win over No. 7 North Catholic (13-6) on Saturday.
Mt. Pleasant girls dispatch Shady Side Academy, clear quarterfinal hurdle
Third time’s the charm.
‘Shocking’ 4A pairings debated as WPIAL reveals brackets for 2025 football playoffs
Only eight teams qualified for the Class 4A football playoffs, but the WPIAL’s smallest bracket has surely raised the most eyebrows.
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Fox Chapel’s Emily McKee, Deer Lakes’ Jacob Orseno
Emily McKee
Plum golfers cap season at WPIAL tournament
Out of the hundreds of boys golfers who took to courses in high school matches this fall, only 36 were able to play for a WPIAL Class 3A championship at Butler Country Club.
Norwin soccer teams relish home playoff games before stadium remodel
Both Norwin varsity soccer teams had a chance to give ole Knights Stadium a playoff sendoff.
North Allegheny has experience in putting bye week to good use
North Allegheny coach Art Walker is getting better at byes.
North Allegheny girls tennis doubles down on winning season
There were no troubles at doubles this season for the North Allegheny girls tennis team.
Franklin Regional boys soccer bolstered by high seed in WPIAL playoffs
When Franklin Regional reached the WPIAL boys soccer finals last season, the Panthers were slight underdogs as the No. 7 seed.
Shady Side Academy savors upset win in WPIAL girls soccer playoffs
Being familiar with playing Deer Lakes in the past was a major benefit for Virginia Powers. The Shady Side Academy forward didn’t feel she and her teammates were unprepared to take on the fifth-seeded Lancers.
Fox Chapel’s Carson Kittsley joins elite company with 2nd state golf title
Fox Chapel junior Carson Kittsley felt more comfortable on the golf course this season. Results didn’t necessarily come easier, but Kittsley felt better equipped to put himself in the best position to win.
Herald notebook: Fox Chapel field hockey returns to WPIAL final
The Fox Chapel field hockey program has been knocking on the door of winning its sixth field hockey championship. The Foxes beat Latrobe, 2-0, in the semifinals to reach the WPIAL Class 2A final.
