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Westmoreland WPIAL soccer playoff capsules for Oct. 28, 2021
October 27, 2021
Thursday’s games
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Oct. 28, 2021: Cross country championships back at Cal (Pa.)
In the last two decades, the WPIAL has moved the district cross-country championships to various venues across the area.
A-K Valley WPIAL soccer playoff capsules for Oct. 28, 2021
Today’s games
Trib 10: Tough year for defending WPIAL champs in power rankings
My, how the top cats from a year ago have fallen in 2021.
Westmoreland soccer notebook: GCC’s Winnor out for playoffs
If Greensburg Central Catholic makes another WPIAL title run in girls soccer, the Centurions will have to do so without senior Bethany Winnor.
There’s no disguising Birdie’s ability to pick Westmoreland County winners
Last week: 8-4 (66.7%)
Westmoreland County don’t miss high school football matchups for 2021 Week 9
Class 6A
With TJ out of picture, Belle Vernon, McKeesport battle for conference crown
When people talk about which team will win the Big Eight Conference, the conversation usually is centered on Thomas Jefferson, which has won the past two WPIAL and PIAA Class 4A titles.
Westmoreland County football players to watch for 2021 Week 9
Kory Ansell
2021 Western Pa. high school football schedule, broadcasts for Week 9
Friday
The Birdie writes the perfect pregame speech before making A-K Valley Week 9 picks
Last week: 12-1 (92.3%)
A-K Valley don’t miss high school football matchups for 2021 Week 9
Class 5A Northeast Conference
Stakes are high for clash between Freeport, Deer Lakes
A year ago, Deer Lakes was putting its equipment away after enduring an 0-7 season.
A-K Valley football players to watch for 2021 Week 9
Devin Beattie
Greensburg Central Catholic girls volleyball takes aim at long playoff run
Over the past decade, two teams, including one from Westmoreland County, have dominated the WPIAL Class A girls volleyball playoffs.
Westmoreland County girls athlete of the week: Penn-Trafford’s Ava Hershberger
Ava Hershberger
Hempfield girls golf team savors successful 1st season, plans encore
Like trying to fly a ball out of a deep bunker, Katie Miller Gee took a bit of a blind swing this year.
Freeport runners ready to compete at WPIAL championships
Cross country runners across Western Pennsylvania have been gearing up for the WPIAL championships set for Thursday at Cal (Pa.).
A-K Valley girls athlete of the week: Deer Lakes’ Ashley McAdams
Ashley McAdams
Alumni from Leechburg’s last playoff trip in 1988 following Blue Devils’ success
The longest WPIAL football playoff drought was extinguished Friday night with Leechburg’s decisive, 66-6 rout over Imani Christian.
