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Freeport tailback Tom Hunter is pulled down by Deer Lakes defender Lou Ippolito on Oct. 27, 1984 at Lancers Stadium with Todd McMullen (59) assisting. The Yellowjackets recovered a late fumble at their 4 to remain undefeated with a 20-14 victory.

Through the Years: Freeport staved off Deer Lakes upset bid in ’84

October 24, 2024

Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.

Mt. Pleasant’s Rylin Bugosh battles Burrell’s Katie Kohler for possession during their WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal last season.

Westmoreland County soccer notebook: Mt. Pleasant girls tackle rematch head on

Mt. Pleasant girls soccer players remember that sinking, helpless feeling that overtook them as Burrell’s golden goal hit the twine a year ago.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 23, 2024

High schools

Burrell’s Kassidy Sutton and Meadow Keyes celebrate their win with Delaney Ploskunak during the WPIAL Class 2A first-round playoffs Wednesday.

Unflappable Burrell sweeps South Allegheny in Class 2A volleyball 1st round

October 23, 2024

It was a battle of two second-place girls volleyball teams in Class 2A, and the great equalizer was playoff experience.

Burrell’s Adam Scheftic eyes control of the ball during a game against Valley on Aug. 29.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Oct. 24, 2024: Underdogs thrive in Class 2A boys soccer

Quarterfinal soccer continues in the 2024 WPIAL playoffs.

Mt. Pleasant’s Rylin Bugosh celebrates with Morgan Gesinski after scoring against Deer Lakes on Sept. 30.

All-WPIAL girls soccer list announced

WPIAL and PIAA champions have not been crowned yet in girls soccer, but some of the talented players who will lead teams to titles were recognized by coaches in the district.

Upper St. Clair’s Charlie Bywalski celebrates his touchdown catch in the final minute against Bethel Park on Oct. 11.

Trib 10: New team occupies top spot in WPIAL football power rankings

It wasn’t like playing Yahtzee, where players shake the dice, dump them and see what comes up, but there was some major movement at the top of the Trib 10 this week.

Franklin Regional’s Jovan Sankoorikal heads the ball in a playoff game against Hampton last season.

High school roundup for Oct. 23, 2024: Franklin Regional knocks off No. 2 seed Thomas Jefferson

Jovan Sankoorikal scored the go-ahead goal early in the second half to lead No. 7 Franklin Regional to a 2-1 upset victory over second-seeded Thomas Jefferson in the WPIAL Class 3A boys soccer quarterfinals Wednesday night.

Bethel Park’s Xavier Jackson celebrates after scoring in double overtime to defeat Latrobe, 2-1, in their WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinal on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at Latrobe.

Bethel Park uses OT to get around upstart Latrobe

When Xavier Jackson took a tumble after getting fouled during the first overtime, he considered not going back into the game because he felt pain in his hip.

Fox Chapel players celebrate their victory over Penn-Trafford in the WPIAL Class 2A field hockey semifinals Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024.

Fox Chapel ends field hockey reign of 8-time defending WPIAL champ Penn-Trafford

With four minutes to go in a tense tie game, Fox Chapel sophomore forward Emma Srodes brought the ball through the Penn-Trafford zone on a change of possession and fired a shot from 10 yards.

Freeport’s Alaina Whitlinger sets the ball against South Park last season.

Freeport volleyball takes care of business vs. Ringgold

The Freeport girls volleyball team saw its 19-year run as a section champion come to an end this year, but it quickly turned the page.

Peters Township won the girls Class 3A PIAA team championship Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. From left are coach Mike Lacey, Olivia Ondrejko, Gabby Catalogna, Brooke Vowcheck, Betty Glyptis, Sophia Severns, Ellie Benson and coach Scott Sussman.

North Allegheny boys add 1st PIAA team golf title; Peters Township girls go back to back

The North Allegheny boys golf team ended a 50-year drought by winning the WPIAL Class 3A team title Oct. 10.

Kiski Area’s Landon Kucic steps through a diving tackle attempt from Latrobe’s Brandan Bronson on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at Latrobe Memorial Stadium.

A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2024 Week 9

Player of the week

Plum’s Darian Nelson (5) is congratulated in the end zone after scoring a touchdown against Kiski Area on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 at Kiski Area High School.

A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2024 Week 9

Class 5A Big East Conference

Burrell’s Joah Martin wraps up Highlands’ Darius Cherry on Oct. 11.

The Birdie is fit to be tied as he makes his Week 9 picks in the A-K Valley

Last week: 10-1

2024 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 9

Friday

Latrobe quarterback John Wetzel completes a long run into the end zone against Kiski Area on Oct. 4.

In playoff quest, Latrobe faces huge obstacle in Penn-Trafford

Even with what happened to the Latrobe football team this season, losing star linebacker Alex Tatsch and other starters to injury, the Wildcats still have a chance to make the WPIAL playoffs for the third consecutive season with a victory Friday night.