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Belle Vernon’s Luke Henderson finishes in 8th place during the WPIAL Class 2A cross country championship race on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, at Cal.

Belle Vernon has historic day at WPIAL cross country championships

October 27, 2022

It was an historic day for the Belle Vernon cross country team Thursday at the WPIAL championships.

Steel Valley quarterback Cruce Brookins stiff-arms Sto-Rox’s Drevon Miller-Ross on Sept. 2.

Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week 9

We conclude the stretch run in Week 9 with 12 playoff spots up for grabs and seven games that will decide a conference championship.

Central Catholic quarterback Payton Wehner throws a pass under pressure from Seneca Valley’s Lucas Lambert during their game on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, in Jackson.

Trib HSSN football players to watch for 2022 Week 9

Here are four WPIAL high school football players to watch in Week 9:

Westinghouse quarterback Keyshawn Morsillo carries past Allderdice defenders during their game on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, at Cupples Stadium on the South Side.

Westinghouse, Allderdice again set to meet for City League championship

For the sixth consecutive season, either Allderdice or Westinghouse will win the Pittsburgh City League title.

McKeesport senior running back Da’Mier Clark turns the corner on a run during the third quarter of the Tigers’ 19-7 victory over Penn-Trafford on Sept. 2.

Chick’s Picks turns down the big bucks, makes her Week 9 WPIAL football predictions

With the end of the regular season looming, Chick’s Picks knows it is never too soon to start planning for next season. As a local celebrity, Chick’s Picks is regularly approached by companies presenting her with sponsorship opportunities. This week, she received an offer unlike any other.

Springdale sophomore football players Clare Schneider (22) and Noah Skaugen (3) participate in the halftime show with the Dynamos marching band during Springdale’s matchup with Jeannette on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.

Springdale duo kicks it into gear with football team, band

Springdale trailed Northgate, 37-13, in the fourth quarter after the Dynamos notched their second touchdown. The lead was more or less insurmountable, but Springdale was poised to make history.

Latrobe’s Kollin Stevens scores on the opening kickoff against Hempfield on Sept. 9.

Westmoreland County H.S. football notebook: Playoff berth means progress for Latrobe

Latrobe quickly put a loss to No. 2 McKeesport in the past and clung to perspective with a trip to the WPIAL playoffs clinched.

Burrell’s Tom Brown scored on a 5-yard run with 4:30 to go and booted the subsequent extra point to give the Bucs a hard-fought, 14-13 victory at Knoch on Oct. 25, 1982. Brown later played for Pitt and the Dolphins.

Through the Years: 40 years ago, Brown boosted Burrell toward playoffs

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.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 26, 2022

October 26, 2022

High schools

Montour’s Jaxon Camp (22) celebrates with Matt Marcinko and Gianni Domenico after scoring in overtime to defeat Kiski Area, 2-1, in their WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinal on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, at Kiski Area High School.

High school roundup for Oct. 26, 2022: 13th-seeded Montour wins in OT to make WPIAL semifinals

Jaxon Camp scored the winning goal with 19 seconds remaining in the first overtime to propel No. 13 Montour to a 2-1 win over No. 5 Kiski Area in the WPIAL Class 3A boys soccer quarterfinals Wednesday night.

Riverview’s Amberson Bauer runs at the Gateway Invitational at Boyce Park on Sept. 3, 2022.

Riverview boys try to defend their WPIAL Class A cross country title

The Riverview boys cross country team struck WPIAL gold last year as it won the Class A crown after five straight runner-up finishes to Winchester Thurston.

Springdale’s Grace Gent (24) celebrates her goal next to Carissa Walsh during their WPIAL Class A quarterfinal against Mohawk on Wednesday.

Springdale girls soccer team doesn’t let opponent get too close this time, advances to semifinals

In Springdale’s first-round win over Sewickley Academy, the game got a little too close for comfort after the Dynamos yielded a couple of late goals.

Ringgold’s Ryan Pajak crosses the finish line to win the Class 2A boys race during the 2021 WPIAL cross country championships.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Oct. 26, 2022: Cross country gold up for grabs

While the WPIAL playoff continue in soccer, volleyball and field hockey, there is gold to be won in them there hills on Thursday.

Central Valley’s Jackson Tonya works out on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Center.

Trib 10: Pair of big-time clashes in Week 9 sure to shake up power rankings

While some WPIAL football teams are set to play out the string, turn in the uniforms and start to prepare for 2023, many others, including the teams below, are fine-tuning their games in preparation for the postseason.