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Greensburg Central Catholic senior Hannah Nelson hugs goalkeeper Lyndsey Szekely after their 2-1 loss to Southern Columbia in the PIAA Class A girls soccer state championship game Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, at Hersheypark Stadium.
Greensburg Central Catholic girls fall short in PIAA Class A championship game
November 20, 2020
HERSHEY — Southern Columbia is known for being a state football power.

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The North Allegheny girls volleyball team celebrates a point against McDowell during its PIAA Class 4A state quarterfinal Nov. 14, 2020, at North Allegheny.
North Allegheny girls volleyball hopes PIAA finals experience pays off against Unionville
North Allegheny is going after its fourth consecutive PIAA Class 4A girls volleyball championship and seventh overall in program history.

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Beaver Falls’ Anthony Brigham (52) tackles Sto-Rox’s Josh Jenkins (5) during the WPIAL Class 2A championship Nov. 14, 2020.
Slowing Wilmington’s running game key for Beaver Falls in PIAA 2A semifinal
November 19, 2020
Studying film of Wilmington’s offensive line made Beaver Falls coach Nick Nardone think back to a Week 2 matchup with Laurel.

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High school scores, schedules for Nov. 19, 2020
High schools

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Thomas Jefferson’ quarterback Jake Pugh rolls out to throw a touchdown pass during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game against Aliquippa on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at North Allegheny.
Thomas Jefferson preps for PIAA semifinal battle with Oil City
Bill Cherpak doesn’t often have to worry about his players moving on from a big win and switching their focus to the next task at hand.

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Mauro Monz oversees Carlynton practice in 2014.
Seton LaSalle hires Mauro Monz as football coach
Seton LaSalle reached into its past to find its future football coach.

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Ligonier Valley head coach John Berger talks with an official after Michael Marinchak was ejected from the game following a double technical foul during the 2019 Heritage Conference championship against West Shamokin.
John Berger resigns as Ligonier Valley boys basketball coach
Ligonier Valley boys basketball coach John Berger recently resigned, athletic director Wesley Siko said.

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Deer Lakes’ Ryan Rodgers scores his second goal against Fairview during a PIAA Class AA state semifinal on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, at Deer Lakes High School. Deer Lakes won, 3-0.
Lancers ready for 2nd PIAA title game appearance after missing out in 2018
Making a trip to Hersheypark Stadium on a weekend in mid-November can leave a lasting impact on any high school team.

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Mason Fabean (21) dribbles the ball against Brockway’s Joe Hertral (34) during their PIAA semifinal game at Norwin High School on Nov. 17, 2020.
Greensburg Central Catholic soccer teams set for PIAA finals
PIAA soccer championships

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Tatum Gretz (21) dribbles the ball during their PIAA semifinal Cambridge Springs at Norwin High School on Nov. 17, 2020.
Family ties make trip to Hershey a special occasion for Greensburg C.C. soccer teams
Greensburg Central Catholic’s trip to Hershey for the girls and boys PIAA Class A soccer championships will be a family affair.

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Mars’ Erin Rodgers (17) celebrates her goal with Gwen Howell during the WPIAL Class 3A championship game against Plum on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at North Allegheny.
Mars soccer teams look to cap undefeated seasons at PIAA championships
The Mars boys and girls soccer teams take their undefeated records into the final game of the season. Each will play for a state championship Friday at Hersheypark Stadium.

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Jeannette’s defense has 26 interceptions and 12 fumble recoveries this season. The Jayhawks also have scored 12 touchdowns on interception, fumble, kick or punt returns.
Jeannette defense ready for PIAA semifinal test against Reynolds’ rushing attack
The first thing Jeannette football coach Roy Hall told his players at Monday’s practice was to forget about winning the WPIAL title.

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Jeannette celebrates after beating Clairton in the WPIAL Class A championship game last Saturday.
Birdie on board as Jeannette bandwagon rolls into Reynolds
Last week: 0-1

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Pine-Richland quarterback Cole Spencer bulls his way through Peters Twp.’s Luke Petrarca (14) and Corban Hondru during the first quarter of the WPIAL Class 5A championship game on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at North Allegheny.
High school football schedule, broadcasts for PIAA semifinals
Here’s a look at this week’s PIAA semifinals high school football schedule and broadcasts:

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Norwin boys basketball coach Buddy Valinsky works with his team during practice Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, at Norwin High School.
PIAA urges winter sports teams to ‘set the foundation’ by starting practice Friday
November 18, 2020
The PIAA is encouraging winter sports teams to “set the foundation” by starting preseason practice Friday, if possible.

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 18, 2020
Field hockey

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Central Valley’s Landon Alexander carries for a touchdown past Elizabeth Forward’s Charles Meehleib during the WPIAL Class 3A championship game on Friday.
Central Valley laser-focused heading into PIAA semifinal matchup with Bedford
The Central Valley Warriors are coming off their second straight WPIAL title and are preparing for their PIAA semifinal matchup with District 5 champion Bedford on Friday. For the Warriors, it’s just like any other day.

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Thomas Jefferson’s McClain Flinn celebrates his touchdown with Ian Hansen during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game against Aliquippa on Saturday.
Trib 10: Teams in state title hunt occupy top spots in WPIAL power rankings
Six teams earned WPIAL championships in this unique 2020 season, and while one already knows state gold is not in the cards, five others begin their two-week journey on the Road to Hershey.

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Burrell’s Ian Oswalt eyes opponent Anthony Glasl of Brockway in the 132-pound Class AA state semifinals in March.
Burrell’s Ian Oswalt commits to Brown to continue wrestling career
Having one Burrell wrestler in a college program is enough to make an impact, but now the Brown Bears will have two on their roster in 2021.

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Kyle Martin has been hired as the new Norwin wrestling coach for the 2020 season.
WPIAL wrestling notebook: Norwin hires coach with college, national team experience
Norwin has a new wrestling coach.

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