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Freeport’s PIAA volleyball title defense ended by Philipsburg-Osceola

November 11, 2023

PUNXSUTAWNEY — Defending PIAA Class 2A girls volleyball champion Freeport saw its title defense come to an end Saturday at Chuck Daly Memorial Gymnasium in Punxsutawney. District 6 champion Philipsburg-Osceola — a team the Yellowjackets defeated in the Class 2A semis a year ago — swept Freeport in the quarterfinals, 25-15, 25-22, 25-22, as it marked the final career contest for four seniors.

Riverview’s Lola Abraham (left) celebrates with Juliette Brun after Brun scored during their PIAA Class A state quarterfinal against Springdale on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Plum High School.

Riverview girls advance to 1st PIAA semifinal after another win over rival Springdale

In Lola Abraham’s freshman year at Riverview, there weren’t enough girls to field a soccer team, and in her sophomore and junior years, the team didn’t get a win against neighboring rival Springdale.

Aliquippa’s Beno Williams pressures Latrobe quarterback John Wetzel during their WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinal on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Aliquippa.

WPIAL announces playoff sites for football semifinals

WPIAL football playoffs

The Hampton boys cross country team won the 2023 PIAA Class 2A title Nov. 4 in Hershey. Pictured are (left to right), assistant coach Heather Dietz, Josh Wukitch, Nathan Gardner, Christopher Belch, Jacob Bonnar, Dale Hall, Layne Haught, Lu Santos, Miles McKinney and head coach Dean Longwell.

After WPIAL 3-peat, PIAA title, Hampton runners celebrate ‘incredible’ season

On their way home from the PIAA Class 2A cross country championships in Hershey, the Hampton boys were met at the turnpike by township fire trucks and escorted to the high school three miles down Route 8.

Riverview’s boys cross country team finished second at the PIAA Class A championship meet Nov. 4, 2023, in Hershey.

Riverview cross country caps season with 2nd-place finish at PIAA meet

An award-winning season for the Riverview boys cross country team ended with silver medals and a runner-up trophy at the PIAA Class A championships Nov. 4 on Hershey’s Parkview course.

Plum’s Maksim Popienkofires a shot against Blackhawk on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, at Pittsburgh Ice Arena.

Young Plum skaters getting up to speed in early going

Plum’s ice hockey season started well enough with a pair of victories and a combined 14 goals.

Texas Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe holds the Commissioner’s Trophy at the World Series parade Nov. 3 in Arlington, Texas.

Norwin notebook: Irwin resident wins World Series ring

For the second year in a row, a man with ties to North Huntingdon is bringing home a World Series ring.

Fox Chapel’s Maya DiPasquale defends against North Allegheny’s Kieran Shannon during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Highmark Stadium.

North Allegheny notebook: Tigers soccer teams rebound after title-game losses

Abigail Stager, Kieran Shannon, Ally Ruiz and Isabella Costa scored to lead WPIAL runner-up North Allegheny to a 4-2 win over District 6 champ Altoona (15-6) in the PIAA Class 4A girls soccer first round Nov. 7.

Franklin Regional’s Joey Bayne connects on a header next to Moon’s Cooper Nickles during their WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinal Oct. 25.
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Franklin Regional boys soccer will enter next season with new coach, plenty of talent

Franklin Regional has a coaching vacancy with the sudden departure of two-year coach Lukas Petersen, who is moving to Maryland because his wife has a new job there.

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Franklin Regional’s Kyle Dupill (24), Ayden Hudock (16), Juliano Marion (56) and Hunter Reinhardt (55) celebrate during a game against Latrobe on Sept. 1.

After 3rd straight playoff season, Franklin Regional football wants to take next step

Franklin Regional football coach Lance Getsy spent Nov. 6 collecting equipment and doing exit interviews with his players.

Shady Side Academy’s Meriwether McCargo wins the WPIAL Class 3A singles championship Sept. 19 at North Allegheny.

Shady Side Academy freshman bursts onto WPIAL tennis scene

Shady Side Academy freshman Meriwether McCargo upset the apple cart.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 10, 2023

High schools

Elizabeth Forward’s Charlie Nigut runs against West Mifflin during their WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinal game Nov. 10, 2023, at Elizabeth Forward.

Elizabeth Forward defense comes up big in win over West Mifflin

Charlie Meehleib takes pride in his performance on the defensive side of the ball.

Mohawk takes the field before its game against Imani Christian in the WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinals Nov. 10, 2023, at Moon.

Mohawk defeats Imani Christian to reach WPIAL semis for 1st time

November 10, 2023

Forty-eight minutes of play came down to the final 12 seconds. But in reality, it came down to the previous 11 games of the season.

Pine-Richland’s Grant Argiro celebrates the winning extra point against Penn Hills with 2 seconds left during a WPIAL Class 5A semifinal Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Martorelli Stadium.

Touchdown with 2 seconds left sends defending champ Pine-Richland back to WPIAL finals

Pine-Richland was two seconds away from a season-ending loss when freshman Aaron “Oobi” Strader narrowly crossed the goal line on a touchdown run that has the defending champion headed back to the WPIAL finals.

McKeesport’s Kemon Spell returns a missed field goal 99 yards for a touchdown against Trinity in the WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.

McKeesport makes big plays in Class 4A quarterfinal win over Trinity

When it comes to playoff football in the WPIAL, it’s vital to limit mistakes and be opportunistic in making big plays.

Beaver Falls’ Da’Talian Beauford runs against Neshannock in the WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinals Friday.

Beaver Falls gets revenge vs. Neshannock with win on 2-point try

It figures the second tussle between Beaver Falls and Neshannock this season would come down to a 2-point conversion.

Players from South Park and East Allegheny meet at midfield for the coin toss before their playoff game Nov. 10, 2023, at East Allegheny.

East Allegheny holds off South Park to advance to 1st semifinal since 1992

Tears swelled in East Allegheny coach Dom Pecora’s eyes Friday as he discussed the emotional 28-21 WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinal victory the Wildcats had just completed to advance to their first semifinal since 1992.

Avonworth takes the field for its WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinal against Beaver on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.

Avonworth running game revs up in 2nd half of quarterfinal win over Beaver

With their undefeated season on the line, only leading by a touchdown at halftime, No. 2 Avonworth turned to its run game to open the second half.

Central Catholic’s Amari Shields and Sam Brackney celebrate a touchdown against Mt. Lebanon in the first half of their WPIAL Class 6A semifinal game Nov. 10, 2023, at Fox Chapel.

Central Catholic motors past Mt. Lebanon back into WPIAL championship game

Central Catholic is back in position to go after another WPIAL football championship.

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