Sports
Familiar feeling to Central Catholic’s semifinal win against Seneca Valley
November 12, 2021
Central Catholic’s playoff rematch with Seneca Valley left both teams with a feeling of deja vu.
Pine-Richland shakes off slow start, beats Peters Township in Class 5A quarterfinals
With a sputtering offense, miscues on defense and his team trailing at halftime, Pine-Richland coach Steve Campos didn’t need to do much to inspire his team in the locker room, just a reminder was all that was needed.
High school football roundup for Nov. 12, 2021: No. 9 OLSH upsets No. 1 Clairton in quarterfinals
Clairton knocked Our Lady of the Sacred Heart out of the WPIAL Class A playoffs the past two seasons in the quarterfinals. On Friday night, the Chargers got their revenge.
McKeesport plays to strengths in Class 4A win over Armstrong
When it comes to the postseason, teams have to play to their strengths and stay true to their identity.
Defense, special teams carries Mt. Lebanon past NA, into 1st WPIAL title game since 2000
For the first time since 2000, Mt. Lebanon is headed to the WPIAL championship.
2021 WPIAL statistical leaders for rushing, passing, receiving in Week 11
Top performers for Week 11 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania.
Play from deep in playbook helps Penn Hills get past Gateway
With less than a minute remaining and facing third-and-goal, Penn Hills quarterback Julian Dugger was sent off the field for a play because of an equipment issue, so the Indians had to dial up something they hadn’t done all season.
Quick-strike Belle Vernon makes big plays, beats New Castle in Class 4A quarterfinals
Concerns about New Castle’s passing game and trick plays ultimately proved groundless for Belle Vernon in the WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinals.
Ian Syam scores 6 TDs in 1st half as Avonworth runs over Mt. Pleasant
Ian Syam had himself a Friday night, running for the length of nearly 21⁄2 football fields while playing in just half of a WPIAL playoff game.
Fake punt call sparks Elizabeth Forward past Freeport, into WPIAL 3A semifinals
With Elizabeth Forward facing a 4th-and-7 with 3 minutes, 15 seconds remaining in the first half Friday night, coach Mike Collodi made a call in the hopes of his team some much-needed momentum.
Rochester football team pulls away for win over Springdale
Rochester and Springdale were knotted at seven at halftime of Friday’s WPIAL Class A quarterfinal at Freedom’s Jimbo Covert Field.
Cornell sends Leechburg home from WPIAL quarterfinals
After winning just one game a year ago, Cornell has won two playoff games in one season for the first time to celebrate the school’s 50th anniversary season.
Thomas Jefferson returns to WPIAL semifinals with dominant win over Hampton
Hampton’s offense had posted extraordinary rushing numbers all season, but Thomas Jefferson knows a little about running the football, too.
Penn-Trafford makes short work of upset-minded Fox Chapel
It didn’t take long for the Penn-Trafford football team to let upset-minded Fox Chapel know what was in store: a long Friday night in Harrison City.
Plum girls soccer not satisfied as they head into state quarterfinals
The Plum girls soccer team is in uncharted territory, but at the same time, it has set its course for a familiar destination.
A-K Valley PIAA soccer quarterfinal capsule for Nov. 13, 2021
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College football preview capsule: Bethany at Saint Vincent
NCAA Division III
College football preview capsule: Seton Hill at Lock Haven
NCAA Division II
5 things to watch: Class 6A football teams 1 win away from WPIAL finals
No player on Mt. Lebanon’s football roster was yet born the last time the Blue Devils reached the WPIAL finals.
Westmoreland County PIAA soccer quarterfinal capsules for Nov. 13, 2021
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