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Hampton’s Benny Haselrig makes a diving touchdown catch as Thomas Jefferson’s Angelo Volomino defends on Nov. 12 at Fridley Field in Hampton.
Hampton football wraps up historic season
November 20, 2021
Following their WPIAL playoff loss to Thomas Jefferson, the Hampton senior football players gathered at midfield inside a quiet, emptied Fridley Field.

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Shady Side Academy’s Chris Sullivan makes a catch during practice Aug. 16.
Shady Side Academy celebrates ‘historically amazing’ football season
The 128th football season for Shady Side Academy was a season like no other.

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Fox Chapel’s Khi’lee Patterson dives into the end zone for a touchdown as he is pursued by Penn-Trafford’s Ethan Carr in the second half on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at Penn-Trafford High School.
Fox Chapel endured challenging schedule during run to WPIAL quarterfinals
Fox Chapel’s football schedule this season was like a bakery near closing time — no creampuffs.

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Mt. Lebanon’s Alex Tecza carries against Central Catholic’s Devin Barren during their game on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, at Mt. Lebanon High School.
Mt. Lebanon seeks 1st WPIAL title in decades vs. Central Catholic team familiar with finals
On one sideline will be Mt. Lebanon, the undefeated No. 1 seed in the WPIAL playoffs that is making its first championship appearance since 2000.

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Captains from Rochester (blue) and OLSH approach midfield for the coin toss prior to a WPIAL Class A semifinal Nov. 19, 2021, at North Hills’ Martorelli Stadium.
9th-seeded OLSH knocks off conference rival Rochester in Class A semifinals
November 19, 2021
For Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, a one-point victory goes a long way when you get this far.

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Allderdice and McDowell players meet at midfield before their PIAA playoff game Friday, Nov. 19, 2021
McDowell capitalizes on 3rd-quarter miscues, tops Allderdice in PIAA 1st round
Going into halftime, Allderdice held a narrow lead and was dreaming of the possibility of upsetting the District 10 champion McDowell.

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Pine-Richland’s Ryan Palmieri tries to get into the end zone as he is tackled by Penn-Trafford’s Jacob Otto on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at Gateway Senior High School.
2021 WPIAL statistical leaders for rushing, passing, receiving in Week 12
Top performers for Week 12 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania.

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The Aliquippa offense lines up against McKeesport in a WPIAL Class 5A semifinal game Nov. 19, 2021, at Canon-McMillan.
Aliquippa beats McKeesport in OT classic, earns 14th straight trip to WPIAL finals
Friday night was the first time since 1959 that the McKeesport and Aliquippa football teams faced each other.

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Serra Catholic’s Elijah Ward runs against Sto-Rox in a WPIAL Class 2A semifinal Friday, Nov. 19, 2021.
Serra Catholic defeats Sto-Rox, headed for WPIAL finals
Serra Catholic will be making a trip to the North Shore next week.

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Bishop Canevin’s Brandon Travis (44) celebrates with Lesae Lacks during a game earlier this season. The Crusaders advanced to the WPIAL final with a win over Cornell on Friday.
No. 3 Bishop Canevin takes down Cornell to reach 1st WPIAL title game since 1990
There have been times Bishop Canevin coach Rich Johnson has gone with his gut when deciding his quarterback.

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Beaver Falls quarterback Jaren Brickner works out during practice Aug. 5. He ran for two touchdowns against Steel Valley on Friday night.
Beaver Falls works clock, beats Steel Valley to return to WPIAL Class 2A title game
For a team with a 2,000-yard passer, Beaver Falls opted for a ground game Friday night.

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Belle Vernon’s Devin Whitlock celebrates against Thomas Jefferson in the WPIAL Class 4A semifinals Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at West Mifflin.
Star-studded lineup leads Belle Vernon past rival Thomas Jefferson into WPIAL title game
Devin Whitlock, Quinton Martin, Cole Weightman, Tommy Kovatch and the boys in green are heading to Heinz Field in search of a WPIAL championship.

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Players from North Catholic and Avonworth prepare for the coin toss prior to their WPIAL Class 2A semifinal game Nov. 19, 2021, at Fox Chapel.
No. 2 North Catholic shuts out No. 3 Avonworth to advance to WPIAL Class 3A final
It wasn’t easy but North Catholic is back in the WPIAL championship game.

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Penn-Trafford’s Cade Yacamelli (5) and Ian Demeri (9) celebrate winning against Pine-Richland on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at Gateway Senior High School.
Defensive stands, Yacamelli’s runs lead Penn-Trafford past Pine-Richland in Class 5A semifinal
When Cade Yacamelli fumbled on the first play of the game, the Penn-Trafford senior said some unflattering words to himself.

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 19, 2021
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Moon’s Jeremiah Dean cruises into the end zone against Penn Hills during a WPIAL 5A semifinal Friday, Nov. 19, 2021 at Newman Stadium.
Moon headed to 1st WPIAL final since 1998 after topping Penn Hills in semis
Heinz Field hadn’t been built the last time Moon made the WPIAL football finals, but the Tigers are headed there now.

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Conestoga’s Jayce Tharnish (left) celebrates his goal next to Seneca Valley’s Nathan Prex during the PIAA Class 4A championship game on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at Hersheypark Stadium.
In battle of unbeatens, Conestoga gets past Seneca Valley in 4A boys state final
HERSHEY – Two unbeaten combatants, no matter how good, cannot not both escape a state title game undefeated.

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The Moon girls soccer team celebrates with the state championship trophy after defeating Conestoga, 2-0, to win the PIAA Class 4A final on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at Hersheypark Stadium.
Rising up to the challenge, Moon girls soccer team wins 1st Class 4A state title
HERSHEY – Moon has a new trophy, and it may look a touch different from the ones the Tigers earned in the past.

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The Quaker Valley boys soccer team celebrates with the state championship trophy after defeating Lewisburg, 1-0 (5-4) in a shootout, to win the PIAA Class 2A final on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at Hersheypark Stadium.
Quaker Valley wins 9th state championship in PK shootout
As sophomore Nick Allen stepped to the ball as Quaker Valley’s fifth shooter in a tiebreaking penalty kick shootout Friday afternoon, he found himself in the middle of a moment he had pictured for years.

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Sara Felder takes a shot against Freedom during a PIAA Class A quarterfinal Nov. 13, 2021, at West Allegheny.
Greensburg C.C.-Southern Columbia PIAA soccer championship capsule for Nov. 20, 2021
PIAA Class A girls soccer championship

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