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Clairton players celebrate with fans in the stands after defeating Sto-Rox in the WPIAL Class A championship game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at Heinz Field.

Clairton conquers Sto-Rox to win 14th WPIAL championship

November 16, 2019

It’s a good bet, in recent years, that if Clairton reaches the WPIAL championship game, it’s going to win.

Shady Side Academy coach Mary Lynch presents goalie Molly Skvorak with her runner-up medal and gives her a hug during the postgame ceremony.

District 3 champ Camp Hill blanks Shady Side Academy to capture first PIAA title

HERSHEY — The Shady Side Academy girls soccer team was on a mission to capture a second PIAA title in school history, but when the Indians stepped onto the field at Hersheypark Stadium on Saturday, they were met by a team equally as motivated.

Gateway’s Tui Faumuina-Brown celebrates with teammates Derrick Davis (8) and Chamor Price (9) after scoring against McKeesport in WPIAL Class 5A football semifinal Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019 at Offutt Field in Greensburg.

Gateway’s defense uses 4th-down stands to edge McKeesport in WPIAL semifinals

McKeesport’s Devari Robinson sprinted forward on fourth-and-4, colliding with Gateway linebacker Jay Johnson, who dragged him to the Offutt Field turf.

Washington receiver Zahmere Robinson makes a catch during practice.

Washington leans on Zahmere Robinson to stop upset-minded Brentwood

November 15, 2019

After Washington’s Zahmere Robinson fumbled for the first time this year in a third quarter that saw Brentwood surging, he went to the sidelines and told his teammates he’d make up for it.

Avonworth’s Jax Miller scores past Riverside’s Calvin Hughes during their WPIAL Class AA semifinal Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at West Allegheny High School.

Avonworth stops Riverside’s run, reaches WPIAL Class 2A final

While Avonworth has relied on a powerful offense that averages 37 points per game, two key stops by the Antelopes defense were crucial in Friday’s first half.

Penn Trafford’s Ethan Carr caught nine passes for 119 yards and a touchdown in Friday’s loss to Peters Township.

Peters Township’s dynamic defense downs top-seeded Penn-Trafford in Class 5A semis

It wasn’t the offensive explosion last year’s quarterfinal was, but defense stole the show this time for Peters Township in a playoff rematch with Penn-Trafford.

Avonworth’s Jax Miller scores the Lopes’ first touchdown during a WPIAL Class AA semifinal against Riverside Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at West Allegheny High School.

Top performers in passing, rushing, receiving in WPIAL Class 5A, 2A semifinals

Top performers for Week 12 high school football in Western Pennsylvania.

High school scores, summaries, schedules for Nov. 15, 2019

High schools

Ligonier Valley running back Kyrie Miller (29) looks for running room behind the blocking of guard Mike Petrof (54) during the first quarter against Richland in the PIAA District 6 Class 2A championship game on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at Mansion Park Stadium in Altoona. Ligonier Valley trails 14-0 at halftime.

Richland again takes down Ligonier Valley in District 6 title game

ALTOONA — This is not how the Ligonier Valley football team wanted its final game in District 6 to end.

Belle Vernon’s Nolan Labuda runs against Thomas Jefferson on Sept. 6, 2019, at Thomas Jefferson.

Belle Vernon ‘a different team’ since lopsided loss to Thomas Jefferson in September

For Belle Vernon’s football team, it doesn’t matter what you call them heading into Saturday’s WPIAL Class 4A championship game against conference rival Thomas Jefferson.

Thomas Jefferson coach Bill Cherpak reacts during a WPIAL Class 4A playoff game against Montour.

5 things to watch in Week 12 of high school football: TJ’s Cherpak draws Belichick comparisons

Thomas Jefferson coach Bill Cherpak chuckles at the comparison, but maybe it’s too not farfetched?

Clairton’s Kenlein Ogletree (25) runs the ball around Cornell’s Raequan Troutman during the WPIAL Class A semifinals Nov. 8, 2019, at Chartiers-Houston.

WPIAL Class A football finals primer: Clairton vs. Sto-Rox

WPIAL Class A championship

Mars’ Taylor Hamlett (38) celebrates withGwen Howell after defeating Plum in the girls WPIAL Class AAA championship game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at Highmark Stadium.

PIAA Class AAA girls soccer finals primer: Mars vs. Villa Joseph Marie

Villa Joseph Marie (21-2-1) vs. Mars (21-0-1)

Aliquippa’s Antonio Quinn runs against Clairton’s Isaiah Berry (left) and Jonte Sanders (12) on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019.

WPIAL Class 3A football finals primer: Central Valley vs. Aliquippa

WPIAL Class 3A championship

Winchester Thurston’s Beck Buchanan works against Greensburg Central Catholic’s Seth Skowronek during their PIAA Class A state semifinal Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, at Peters Twp. High School.

PIAA Class A boys soccer finals primer: Winchester Thurston vs. Moravian Academy

Moravian Academy (23-1) vs Winchester Thurston (19-2)

Shady Side Academy’s Callie Davis (5) celebrates her first goal with Emory Anderson (21) and Gabby Hill-Junke during their PIAA Class A state semifinal against Greensburg Central Catholic Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, at Peters Twp. High School.

PIAA Class A girls soccer finals primer: Shady Side Academy vs. Camp Hill

Camp Hill (24-0) vs. Shady Side Academy (20-1)

Thomas Jefferson’s Nate Werderber celebrates a sack against Blackhawk in a WPIAL Class 4A semifinal Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.

WPIAL Class 4A football finals primer: Thomas Jefferson vs. Belle Vernon

WPIAL Class 4A championship

North Catholic’s Dominique Felix (11) hits against Freeport during a PIAA Class AA semifinal.

PIAA Class AA volleyball finals primer: North Catholic vs. North Penn-Liberty

North Penn-Liberty (22-0) vs. North Catholic (22-1)

North Allegheny’s Abby Miller sets a ball against Shaler.

PIAA Class AAAA volleyball finals primer: North Allegheny vs. Bishop Shanahan

Bishop Shanahan (23-0) vs. North Allegheny (22-1)

Fox Chapel Area’s Grace Sisson finished eighth at the state cross country meet.

Fox Chapel ends cross country season with pair of PIAA medals

The Fox Chapel cross country team brought home a pair of medals from the PIAA championships Nov. 2.

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