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Penn-Trafford’s Cade Yacamelli (5) and Seth Dunlap (3) embrace after defeating Pine-Richland in the WPIAL semifinals.
While making Westmoreland County finals picks, Birdie sees red on Highway to Heinz
November 24, 2021
Last week: 2-0 (100 %)

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Central Vallley’s Jayvin Thompson intercepts a pass over Aliquippa’s Cyair Clark during the second quarter on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, at The Pit in Aliquippa.
2021 Western Pa. high school football schedule, broadcasts for Week 13
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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 23, 2021
November 23, 2021
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High school roundup for Nov. 23, 2021: Chartiers Valley scores comeback win
Greg Kraemer scored two of his three goals in the last eight minutes of regulation and Brady Nairn’s second goal of the game was the overtime winner as Chartiers Valley pulled off a 7-6 comeback win over Norwin in PIHL Class A hockey Tuesday night.

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Burrell’s Hope Clark (center) averaged 7.2 points and 5.2 rebounds last season.
Burrell girls basketball program rolls with changes
When Shaun Reddick took over as coach of the Burrell girls basketball team in June, it marked his return to that capacity for the first time since one season at the helm of the Bucs two decades ago.

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Burrell’s Donovan Callahan works out on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, at Burrell High School.
Burrell boys basketball team confident in ability, experience
Two years ago, the Burrell boys basketball team won just one game.

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Central Vallley’s Rylan Jeter tussles with Aliquippa’s Tajier Thornton during the second quarter on Sept. 10.
Trib HSSN state football rankings for Nov. 23, 2021
Usually at this time of year, there is a large shuffling of the deck when it comes to state rankings as the district playoffs wind down and morph into the state playoffs.

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Central Catholic’s Rashad Wheeler breaks up a pass intended for Penn-Trafford’s Brett Laffoon in the end zone during the fourth quarter of the 2015 WPIAL Class AAA championship game. Central Catholic won, 24-17.
Penn-Trafford hunting elusive WPIAL football title
Penn-Trafford has a storied football program, but its resume is missing a couple of key items: WPIAL and PIAA titles.

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Latrobe’s Ella Bulava celebrates her goal against Norwin on Sept. 30.
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Big-school soccer standouts honored
A number of area soccer players were recognized by the Big 5/6 Conference, which follows the top classifications in WPIAL sports.

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Derry’s Tiana Moracco goes through drills during practice on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021 at Derry Area High School.
After top scorer, lack of depth presents challenge for Derry girls basketball
When Gene Brisbane took over the girls basketball program three years ago, he inherited a struggling program.

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Mt. Lebanon nose tackle William Henry plays against Central Catholic on Oct. 8, 2021, at Mt. Lebanon High School.
Mt. Lebanon’s latest title gives youngest Harvey brother equal bragging rights at Thanksgiving dinner
Thanksgiving means family, food and football in the Harvey household, and as the youngest of eight kids, William Harvey grew up hearing stories from the time his oldest brother won a WPIAL title.

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Derry’s Tyson Webb scores past Southmoreland’s Wyatt Richter during their WPIAL Class 4A playoff game last season.
Derry boys basketball looking to build on strong offseason
High school basketball practice officially began for the 2021-22 season Nov. 19, but the Derry boys basketball team, like all teams across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, have been holding offseason workouts since the end of the previous season.

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High school roundup for Nov. 22, 2021: Knizner’s hat trick fuels Franklin Regional
November 22, 2021
Matty Knizner scored two of his three goals in the first period to lead Franklin Regional to a 6-2 victory over Shaler in PIHL Class 2A hockey Monday night.

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 22, 2021
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Mt. Lebanon players celebrate their win over Central Catholic in the WPIAL Class 6A final Saturday night.
Trib HSSN Football Team of the Week for Nov. 22, 2021
Bob Palko knows a thing to two about winning championships.

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Belle Vernon’s Daniel Gordon celebrates with Devin Whitlock after scoring against New Castle last season.
After football season, Belle Vernon boys basketball team has title aspirations too
There is not much Belle Vernon boys basketball coach Joe Salvino has not dealt with on the hardwood in his 38 seasons in coaching.

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Shady Side Academy’s Alex Kramer pulls down a rebound next to Apollo-Ridge’s Gavin McCall during their WPIAL Class 3A playoff game Thursday, March 4, 2021, at Fox Chapel High School.
Lots of opportunities await for Apollo-Ridge boys basketball team
The Apollo-Ridge boys basketball team was hit hard by graduation, as much of its starting lineup, including four players who played all 16 games and accounted for 819 of the 915 points the team scored last season, moved on.

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Belle Vernon’s Viva Kreis returns after averaging in double figures in scoring last season.
Belle Vernon girls basketball looks to build on playoff season
The first year of the Kaitlyn Slagus era at Belle Vernon has to be viewed as a success. She inherited a young team, got the Leopards into the WPIAL playoffs and nearly advanced to the second round.

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Returning starter Brinley Toland led Apollo-Ridge in scoring last season at 11.5 points per game.
Inexperienced Apollo-Ridge girls basketball team eager to ‘prove themselves’
Veteran Apollo-Ridge girls basketball coach Ray Bartha said he is cautiously optimistic about what direction his Vikings team can take this winter.

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Mt. Lebanon head coach Bob Palko leads his team onto the field for their game against Central Catholic on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, at Mt. Lebanon High School.
PIAA releases sites, times for state football quarterfinal round
PIAA football playoffs

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