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Ward golden for Greensburg Central Catholic boys in PIAA quarterfinals
November 9, 2019
It looked like Springdale had rendered Greensburg Central Catholic senior standout Nate Ward powerless for the better part of 82 minutes Saturday afternoon.
Nemeth’s goal the difference as GCC clips Freedom in PIAA Class A quarters
Somehow, Sam Nemeth managed to hoof the ball into the net.
Five things we learned in high school football Week 11
With another celebration at Heinz Field, Central Catholic or Pine-Richland can call itself the team of the decade in the WPIAL’s largest classification.
High school roundup for Nov. 9, 2019: Jayden Sharpless leads North Catholic girls soccer into PIAA semifinals
Jayden Sharpless had a goal and two assists to lead WPIAL champion North Catholic to a convincing 5-0 PIAA Class AA girls soccer quarterfinals victory over Bald Eagle Area on Saturday.
DiFalco’s 2-goal game leads Panthers past unbeaten Cathedral Prep
Saturday’s PIAA Class AAA quarterfinal matchup between Franklin Regional and Cathedral Prep was a battle of two unbeaten teams.
Finalists announced for inaugural Bill Fralic Award
The six finalists have been selected for the inaugural Bill Fralic Memorial Award, which will recognize the WPIAL’s most outstanding lineman in the name of Fralic, the late Penn Hills, Pitt and NFL standout.
Franklin Regional blocks out hype, sets sights on next PIAA opponent
There is only one way to deal with all of the hype and pressure that comes with being a nationally ranked soccer team, one that sits three wins away from its first state title.
Brentwood defense denies Neshannock in Class 2A quarterfinal
Bend but don’t break.
Belle Vernon gets revenge, stuns South Fayette
November 8, 2019
For 364 days, Belle Vernon Area worked long and hard to get to where they were Friday night. That’s the WPIAL Class 4A semifinal.
Gateway’s Body makes up for earlier drop, catches winning TD against Bethel Park
Patrick Body didn’t want to go home. Not after dropping a pair of passes during a scoreless first half, the second one in the end zone that seemingly would have gone for a touchdown.
Pine-Richland easily handles North Allegheny on way to WPIAL final
As Pine-Richland coach Eric Kasperowicz was giving his postgame speech with his players surrounding him on a knee, the assistant coaches started tossing Heinz ketchup packets into the huddle.
Undefeated Washington blanks Freedom to reach Class 2A semifinals
Heading into Friday night, Washington was one of only three undefeated teams left in the WPIAL.
Eddy Tillman strikes again as Central Catholic runs past Mt. Lebanon
In Week 9, the Pittsburgh Central Catholic Vikings beat Mt. Lebanon handily, scoring 35 unanswered points to earn the top seed in the Class 6A playoffs, in large part due to the rushing attack of junior Eddy Tillman.
No. 1 Thomas Jefferson blanks Blackhawk, advances to 5th straight WPIAL title game
The ketchup tastes just as delicious each time around.
Aliquippa tops South Park to reach 12th WPIAL title game in row
There are a few certainties in life: death, taxes and Aliquippa appearances in the WPIAL championship game.
Jax Miller scores twice, Avonworth pulls away from New Brighton late
Avonworth turned to its workhorse running back, Jax Miller, to try to advance in the WPIAL Class AA playoffs. Miller delivered, rushing for 216 yards and two touchdowns on 27 carries as the Antelopes defeated New Brighton, 38-13, on Friday night.
Clairton blanks Cornell, books trip to WPIAL finals
After a two-year hiatus, it’s back to Heinz Field for the top-seeded Clairton Bears.
Trib HSSN’s top performers for passing, rushing, receiving in Week 11
Top performers for Week 11 high school football in Western Pennsylvania.
Ethan Carr drives Penn-Trafford past Upper St. Clair, into WPIAL semifinals
Penn-Trafford junior Ethan Carr is a game changer.
McKeesport turns tables on Penn Hills, advances to Class 5A semifinals
For the second consecutive year, third-seeded Penn Hills met McKeesport in a WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinal, and this time, the script flipped.
