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The Freedom girls soccer team celebrates with the WPIAL championship trophy after defeating Riverview, 1-0, in the Class A final on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, at Highmark Stadium.
Sophomore’s clutch goal lifts Freedom past Riverview in tense Class A title game
November 3, 2023
In the lone matchup of top two seeds in the WPIAL girls soccer championships this season, No. 1 Riverview and No. 2 Freedom were locked in a scoreless stalemate for more than 70 minutes Friday evening.

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South Fayette’s Mia Deramo celebrates her goal against Moon on Oct. 9 at South Fayette.
WPIAL Class 3A girls soccer championship breakdown: South Fayette vs. Moon
WPIAL Class 3A girls soccer championship

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South Fayette’s Cole Johnson (left) celebrates with Luke Gillen after the Lions scored against Montour during their WPIAL Class 3A semifinal Monday at North Allegheny.
WPIAL Class 3A boys soccer championship breakdown: South Fayette vs. Hampton
WPIAL Class 3A boys soccer championship

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Avonworth’s Fiona Mahan battles North Catholic’s Caroline Rivetti in front of the net Sept. 25 at JC Stone Field in North Park.
WPIAL Class 2A girls soccer championship breakdown: Avonworth vs. Shady Side Academy
WPIAL Class 2A girls soccer championship

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Fox Chapel’s Sam Littwin battles Norwin’s Rick Zappone for a header during their WPIAL Class 4A semifinal Tuesday.
Norwin, North Allegheny expect physical, high-energy battle for Class 4A championship
North Allegheny and Butler engaged in some chippy final minutes in the WPIAL boys soccer semifinals.

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 2. 2023
November 2, 2023
High schools

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Mars’ Ainsley Ray
High school roundup for Nov. 2, 2023: Mars, South Park, Springdale move on to states
Ainsley Ray and Kayleigh Clark scored as top-seeded Mars (17-1) bounced back from a penalty shootout loss in the semifinals and moved on to the PIAA playoffs with a 2-0 victory over No. 7 Montour (14-4-3) in the WPIAL Class 3A girls soccer third-place match Thursday.

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The Fox Chapel girls soccer team celebrates with the WPIAL championship trophy after defeating North Allegheny, 1-0, in overtime Thursday.
Fox Chapel knocks off undefeated North Allegheny in overtime to win Class 4A crown
Thirty-eight years separated the Fox Chapel girls soccer program from its last WPIAL championship – and all it took was one shot in extra time to end that streak.

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WPIAL rules North Catholic baseball player ineligible after transfer
The WPIAL ruled North Catholic junior Jake McKee ineligible for the upcoming baseball season after transferring from New Brighton.

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South Park’s Jack Ozimek (11) celebrates with Ryan Wesolowski after scoring the lone goal in the WPIAL Class 2A championship game against Quaker Valley on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Highmark Stadium.
South Park returns to top of WPIAL heap with 1-0 win over Quaker Valley in 2A title game
After struggling in recent playoffs, the South Park boys soccer team is WPIAL champion again for the first time since 2014.

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Pine-Richland’s Ethan Pillar leaps through the Penn Hills defense Sept. 8.
Trib HSSN don’t miss high school football playoff matchups for 2023 Week 10
Welcome to opening night of the 2023 WPIAL football playoffs.

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Riverview’s Mary Quinlan controls the ball against Springdale on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, in Springdale.
Riverview girls soccer team has chance to make history
Georgia Tsambis had a feeling.

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North Allegheny’s Ariana Schiller celebrates with teammates after scoring against Pine-Richland on Oct. 19.
Volleyball dynasties out to add to their trophy cases in WPIAL finals Saturday
The WPIAL will celebrate the 50th aniversary of its first girls volleyball championships by handing out four more titles Saturday at AHN Arena at Peters Township.

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Riverview’s Christopher Barnes finishes fourth in the boys Class A race at the TSTCA cross country championship Oct. 19 at White Oak Park.
Riverview runners return to Hershey with team trophies in their sights
The Riverview boys and girls cross country teams both ran at the PIAA Class A championships last year.

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Bentworth’s Ryan Moessner possesses the ball against Burrell in the WPIAL Class A semifinals Monday, Oct. 30, 2023.
WPIAL Class A boys soccer championship breakdown: Charleroi vs. Bentworth
WPIAL Class A boys soccer championship

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Tyree Turner takes it to the house against Jeannette in the fourth quarter Oct. 13 at McKee Stadium.
Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Playoff win would mean a lot to Greensburg Central Catholic
Greensburg Central Catholic versus West Greene.

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Norwin goalkeeper Anthony Scalise celebrates after making a save during a shootout against Seneca Valley in their WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinal on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Jackson.
Norwin goalkeeper returns from injury just in time for brilliant playoff run
Eleven games into his senior season, big-gloved Anthony Scalise was batting away shots, deflecting crosses and spoiling corner kicks with regularity.

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Chad Ryan (33) of Highlands celebrates a 21-yard scoring pass from Jarrod Sleppy following a botched field-goal attempt Oct. 30, 1998. The Golden Rams finished their first perfect season with a 40-0 victory over Kittanning.
Through the years: In 1998, Highlands crushed Kittanning for 1st perfect season
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that have shaped local scholastic history.

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Freeport’s Josie Russo hits against Avonworth’s Clementine Dutot-Lucs during the WPIAL Class 2A semifinals Tuesday at North Allegheny.
Chance at WPIAL 3-peat gives Freeport girls volleyball team new goal
With as dominant as Freeport volleyball has been in recent years, including seven titles since 2010, it may be hard to find areas to make history.

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Latrobe’s Robin Reilly controls the ball against Plum on Oct. 2.
Westmoreland County high school soccer notebook: Latrobe’s Robin Reilly up for top award
Robin Reilly was one of the top goal scorers and set-up midfielders in Class 3A this season.

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