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This Week on the MSA Sports Network – 11/29/2010

November 29, 2010

The Highway to Heinz turns into the Road to Hershey and the high school football state playoffs this week here on the MSA Sports Network.

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Da Bears, Da Bears, Da Bears – Clairton Wins Again 12-6

November 28, 2010

Three-peat. The Clairton Bears became just the second team in WPIAL Class A history to win three straight titles, earning the trifecta with a 12-0 victory over the Rochester Rams in a Saturday morning matchup at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.

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Central Valley Brings Home Gold in District

Central Valley earned the WPIAL Class AAA title with a 24-7 upset of undefeated Montour Saturday as the sun set on Heinz Field. The Warriors defense stepped up to shut down the high-powered offense of the Spartans to bring home the gold in the district's inaugural season.

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Fumbles Spoil Quips Quest for AA Title as SF Lions Roar 19-6

The South Fayette Lions picked up their third WPIAL Championship with a 19-6 win over the Aliquippa Quips on Saturday afternoon at a blustery Heinz Field. The Lions took advantage of four Quips turnovers, three in the second half to claim their first title since 1964.

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North Allegheny Goes Airborne to Beat Woodland Hills for 1st WPIAL Title Since 1990

There are those who wondered throughout this 2010 season if North Allegheny could pass the football if they needed to. We may never know, but after the WPIAL Class AAAA Championship Game, we now know the Tigers can throw if they want to.

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District College Football Recap for Saturday, November 27th

November 27, 2010

Two local football teams continue their season in the NCAA Playoffs, with both district teams making their first ever playoff appearance. Here are recaps of both of the games: NCAA Division 1 FCS Playoffs 1st Round: North Dakota State 43 0 Robert Morris 17

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2010 WPIAL Football Championship Factoids

November 26, 2010

The only numbers that count on Championship Saturday are the final digits posted on the giant scoreboard at Heinz Field. However before then, here are some interesting numbers to think about for each game in the 2010 WPIAL Football Championships, all of which can be heard Saturday exclusively on the MSA Sports Network.

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District College Football Preview for Saturday, November 27th

November 25, 2010

College football winds down, this week's preview consists of only two playoff games, one in Division I FCS, the other in Division II. Check back over the weekend for recaps from these two games. NCAA Division I FCS First Round Robert Morris(8-2) at North Dakota State(7-4) 7pm

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Chicks Picks – Championship Saturday – 11/25/2010

Welcome to the Week 13 of the high school football season. Chick's Picks and other elite members of the local media were preparing for Championship Saturday with a photo shoot at Heinz Field. One particular photo was to feature all of the WPIAL prognosticators, and was scheduled to take place along the river walk outside the stadium.

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Big Game Hunting: The Football Fourpack for Championship Saturday

November 24, 2010

Wondering what the big games are this week in WPIAL football action? Well if so, we cannot help you, but; if you want to just be better informed once you get to the Party on The Patio with the MSA gang we can do that for you.

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MSA Sports Top Ten – PIHL Hockey – 11/23/2010

November 23, 2010

Each Wednesday during the regular season, MSA Sports will rank the top eight teams in Class AAA, the top seven teams in both Class AA, Class A and finally, the top ten teams in the Open Class. Here are the rankings for the week of November 29th.

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WPIAL Plays of the Week – WPIAL Semifinals

The end of the district playoffs is near as surviving WPIAL teams remain in postseason mode. With Championship Saturday upon us, eights teams with golden dreams have come to the end of the road. Thanks to these big Semifinals plays, three postseason wins have led these teams to the next playoff door. As the 2010 Highway to Heinz concludes on Pittsburgh's North Shore.

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This Week on the MSA Sports Network – 11/22/2010

November 22, 2010

The Highway to Heinz comes to an end on the North Shore as the district portion of the high school football postseason concludes this week here on the MSA Sports Network.

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Perry is Golden in City League Football Title Game

November 21, 2010

The Perry Commodores used a big play offense and a suffocating defense to win their 16th City League football championship with a 32-0 win over the Brashear Bulls at Cupples Stadium. Greg McGhee was named the game's MVP, rushing for 70 yards on 14 carries and two touchdowns and throwing for 171 yards and a score.

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West Allegheny AA Runner-Up in 2010 PIAA Girls Volleyball Playoffs

It was a rough state postseason for District 7 teams. Only one WPIAL team survived the first three rounds to qualify for a championship match berth. WPIAL Class AA third-seed West Allegheny made it to the finals, only to fall in three games to District 1 champion Merion Mercy.

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District College Football Recap for Saturday, November 20th with update on Robert Morris playoff

The 20 team field for the NCAA Division I FCS playoffs was announced this morning. Robert Morris(8-2), the Northeast Conference champion, will travel to North Dakota State(7-4) on Saturday. The Bison finished third in the Missouri Valley Conference. The winner travels to the 4th overall seed Montana State(9-2) in the second round Saturday, December 4th.

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City League, District 5, District 6, District 9 and District 10 Football Playoff Scores

While the Highway to Heinz heads to its final exit with Semifinals Firday in the 2010 WPIAL football playoffs, other neighboring Western Pennsylvania districts continue postseason play, including the Pittsburgh City League Championship Game. Here are the scores from high school postseason action for Friday, November 19th and Saturday, November 20th.

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Hampton Talbots Golden in Winning PIAA AA Boys Soccer State Crown

The only WPIAL boys soccer team to make it to the PIAA finals has returned home with a state championship. The Hampton Talbots outlasted District 12 champion Archbishop Wood Friday night to win the schools second boys soccer state crown. Jonathan Mercier scored the games only goal for Hampton at 42:44 in the second half.

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Peters Twp Wins PIAA Girls Soccer AAA Title: South Park and Sewickley Academy Settle for Silver

One golden retriever and two silver linings, that is what WPIAL girls soccer teams had to show for championship weekend at Hersheypark Stadium. Two weeks after winning the WPIAL AAA championship, Peters Township added PIAA gold to its memorable season for a first ever state crown.

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2010 PIAA Girls Field Hockey Playoff Results

November 20, 2010

In a sport which has been dominated by schools in the Eastern half of Pennsylvania, District 11 AAA champ Emmaus and District 2 runner-up Wyoming Seminary earned state championships Saturday at Whitehall High School. Here are all of the results from the 2010 PIAA Girls Field Hockey Playoffs. 2010 PIAA CLASS AAA CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:

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