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Highlands football season highlighted by early winning streak, late-season surge
November 15, 2021
When the No. 8-seeded Highlands Rams fell to No. 9 New Castle in the first round of the WPIAL Class 4A football playoffs, it might have marked a disappointing ending to the season. It also gave a glimpse into a promising future.
Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week for 2021 Week 11
November 14, 2021
It took Sto-Rox quarterback Josh Jenkins four games to reach the 1,000-yard passing plateau.
High school sports schedules for Nov. 15, 2021
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PIHL standings through Nov. 14, 2021
Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings through Sunday:
High-scoring Greensburg Central Catholic takes defensive approach in PIAA playoffs
Greensburg Central Catholic went into the WPIAL championship with energy and bravado.
Fox Chapel to host semifinal doubleheader in PIAA girls volleyball tournament
Fox Chapel will host a semifinal doubleheader Tuesday night in the girls volleyball state tournament.
PIAA announces sites, times for state soccer semifinals
The WPIAL will have at least seven soccer teams in the state finals, and the league could have a finalist in all eight championship games. The PIAA on Sunday announced sites and times for the state semifinals with seven all-WPIAL matchups among them.
5 things we learned: Big Seven keeps WPIAL Class A unpredictable
The WPIAL’s smallest classification was also its most unpredictable this fall, but Our Lady of the Sacred Heart coach Dan Bradley says he isn’t surprised by who is still standing.
Determined Penn Hills overcomes adversity in WPIAL playoffs
Weathering early adversity isn’t something Julian Dugger allows to linger in his mind during football games.
Before heading west, Pine-Richland runner caps decorated high school cross country career
On Nov. 10, Meredith Price signed a letter of intent for track and cross country at Utah State, so this coming fall she’ll be running in the Rocky Mountains.
Pine-Richland’s Hasley shows worth on both sides of the ball
Jeremiah Hasley ran gassers every day he could during the summer and even worked with a personal trainer to get into the best shape possible, because he wanted to be on the field for every snap of Pine-Richland football this season.
Injuries allow young players to gain experience for Riverview
The Riverview football team took its lumps on the scoreboard throughout the 2021 season, but coach Trevor George said the mix of veterans and young talent never wavered in their attitude and dedication to pushing past any adversities they faced.
Heart, grit help carry Plum to WPIAL football playoffs
The Plum football team lost to Hampton by 28 points in the regular season.
Gateway’s Sundin caps high school cross country career at PIAA championships
Brady Sundin capped his high school cross country career on the state’s biggest stage.
Gateway hockey team snaps early skid
The Gateway junior varsity ice hockey team continues to navigate through the fall portion of its 2021-22 season, and the Gators added a point to its place in the standings with a 2-2 tie against North Hills on Nov. 8.
Sister combos lead Sewickley Academy girls tennis to championship season
The Close sisters are not just close. The Sewickley Academy athletes are best of friends.
Quaker Valley football builds on positive strides taken during 2021 season
Quaker Valley’s football team finished fifth in the rugged Class 3A Northern Six Conference this season, behind Central Valley (5-0), Avonworth (4-1), Keystone Oaks (3-2) and Ambridge (2-3).
Penn-Trafford field hockey closing the gap among state’s best teams
When Penn-Trafford field hockey coach Cindy Dutt looked back at the 2021 season, she cites a program on the verge of greatness.
Penn Hills wrestling team, ‘self-motivated’ senior look forward to more normal season
AJ Palumbo and the Penn Hills wrestling team had the same unfortunate experience as many others did during the pandemic last season.
