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Quaker Valley’s Keller Chamovitz (left) battles Ambridge’s Austin Merlina for possession during their game on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, in Leetsdale.
High school roundup for Oct. 8, 2020: Peters Township wins on Andrew Massucci OT header
October 8, 2020
Andrew Massucci scored the winning goal on a diving header less than two minutes into overtime to lead Peters Township (8-0-1, 7-0-1) to a 2-1 boys soccer victory over Mt. Lebanon (3-5, 3-5) in Section 2-4A on Thursday night.

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Knoch’s Ally Bauer (front) hits as sister Brooke Bauer looks on during the WPIAL Class AA girls finals Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, at North Allegheny High School.
Knoch’s Bauer sisters, Peters Township’s defending champs win WPIAL doubles titles
Ally Bauer knew what it felt like to win a WPIAL doubles championship.

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Mt. Lebanon’s Lindsey Powanda watches her tee shot on No. 9 during the WPIAL Class AAA girls golf championship on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, at Oakmont Country Club.
Mt. Lebanon’s Lindsey Powanda conquers Oakmont, wins school’s first WPIAL girls golf title
Her notebook was chock-full of scribbles and arrows, subtle reminders and dos and don’ts of how to play Oakmont Country Club.

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California running back Jaeden Zuzak works out during practice on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020.
Trib HSSN football players to watch in Week 5
Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week 5:

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Central Catholic’s Gannon Carothers celebrates his rushing touchdown against Seneca Valley on Oct. 2.
Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for Week 5
Class 6A

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Leechburg’s Eli Rich
A-K Valley football players to watch in Week 5
Dean Cecere

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Springdale’s Ashton Krebs fights for a ball with Leechburg’s Thomas Burk in the first half at Springdale Veterans Memorial on Sept 25.
Springdale, Jeannette prepare for Eastern Conference battle with playoff implications
When Eastern Conference opponents Springdale and Jeannette meet Friday at Veterans Memorial Field, it might have a different feel compared to years past.

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Central Catholic’s Gannon Carothers intercepts a pass over Seneca Valley’s James Sprentz during the second quarter on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in Jackson. Carothers returned the interception for a touchdown.
High school football schedule, broadcasts for Week 5
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Southmoreland’s Mason Basinger returns for the 2020 season.
Westmoreland County football players to watch for Week 5
Mason Basinger

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Franklin Regional’s Trevor Brncic threw three touchdown passes against Connellsville last week.
Westmoreland County don’t miss high school football matchups for Week 5
Class 6A

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Southmoreland’s Anthony Govern leads his team on the field before kickoff against rival Mt. Pleasant at Russ Grimm Field on Sept. 25, 2020.
The Birdie wants bowl season to come to Westmoreland County
Last week: 8-4 (66.7 %)

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Leechburg’s Logan Kline pulls in a pass as Springdale’s John Utiss attempts to cover in the second half on Sept 25.
A-K Valley don’t miss high school football matchups for Week 5
Class 5A northeast

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Highlands’ Jeremiah Nelson tackles Plum’s William Guzzi last Friday.
Red-hot Birdie picking A-K Valley games with expert precision
Last Week: 8-1 (89%)

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Penn-Trafford’s Alex Turowski chips onto the green on Hole 12 during the WPIAL Class AAA boys golf championship Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, at Fox Chapel Golf Club.
Boys golf teams earn spots in WPIAL Class AAA, AA semifinals
Fox Chapel boys golf coach Bryan Deal feels the competition for the Class AAA team title will be tight next week.

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Seneca Valley quarterback Dustin Horn throws during a preseason practice.
Chick’s Picks: Basking in fantasy football glory, prognosticator gives out winning predictions
It was the week Chick’s Picks had been waiting for — the week when she faced off against The Boss in a friendly game of fantasy football. Chick’s Picks did her usual due diligence in preparation for the week, studying player potential and keeping abreast of this season’s ever-changing player statuses.

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 7, 2020
October 7, 2020
Field hockey

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Shady Side Academy’s Autumn Casey (left) battles Burrell’s Grace Nesko for possession during their game on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, at Burrell. SSA won, 2-1.
High school roundup for Oct. 7, 2020: Melissa Riggins, Shady Side Academy grab key section win
Melissa Riggins scored two goals to lead No. 2 Shady Side Academy (5-0, 5-0) to a 2-1 victory over Burrell (5-2, 5-2) in a girls soccer matchup between the top two teams in the Section 2-2A standings Wednesday night.

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Runners start their race during the WCCA cross country championships Oct. 12, 2017 at Westmoreland County Community College.
PIAA tweaks fall playoff brackets, cross country qualifiers for state championship
The PIAA made changes to its fall postseason plans Wednesday including a move that lets more WPIAL runners into the state cross country championships.

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Fans are largely absent from the stands before Norwin’s game against Hempfield on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 at Norwin Senior High School.
No immediate plans for Norwin to suspend sports amid covid-19 shutdown
Norwin is shutting down five schools, including its high school, after seven confirmed cases of covid-19 in the district. But there are no plans to suspend high school athletics.

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Shane Kemper of Burgettstown wrestles Bryce Enders of Halifax in the 152-pound bout at the PIAA state wrestling championship March 6, 2020 at the Giant Center in Hershey.
PIAA readies covid-19 guidelines for winter, intends to start seasons as scheduled
As fall sports approach the postseason, the PIAA is turning its attention to winter.

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