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Deer Lakes’ Zier Williams fights for extra yards against Freeport’s Aaden Alcorn (center) and Owen Neistein on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, at Deer Lakes High School.
Deer Lakes, Highlands renew rivalry in Allegheny 7 Conference clash
September 25, 2024
The Deer Lakes and Highlands football teams have met four times, with the most recent matchup coming in 2015 when the Lancers and Golden Rams competed in the Class 2A Allegheny Conference.

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Leechburg’s Timmy Andrasy celebrates with Jaxon Vargo after Vargo’s interception of a pass intended for Jeannette’s Noah Sunder on Friday at McKee Stadium.
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2024 Week 5
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for the A-K Valley in Week 5 of the 2024 season:

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Leechburg’s Jayden Floyd runs the ball against Riverview on Sept. 13.
Are some wins on the menu for A-K Valley teams in The Birdie’s Week 5 picks?
Last week: 8-3

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The Penn Hills defense drops Aliquippa’s Sa’Nir Brooks for a loss on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at Penn Hills High School.
2024 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 5
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Franklin Regional’s Kyle Dupill is a member of the 2023 football team.
Westmoreland County high school football players to watch for 2024 Week 5
Player of the week

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Southmoreland’s Makel Darnell (24) tries to break free from several Blackhawk defenders during Friday’s game at Southmoreland High School.
After strong starts, Southmoreland, Derry looking forward to Interstate Conference opener
There isn’t much of a football tradition at Southmoreland High School.

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Franklin Regional’s Macallister Bresnahan darts in for a touchdown as Gateway’s Shawn Moorefield defends last Friday.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2024 Week 5
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Westmoreland County in Week 5 of the 2024 season:

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Norwin readies to play Penn Trafford on Aug. 23 at Norwin.
The Birdie lights it up with his Week 5 Westmoreland County picks
Last week: 11-4 (73%)

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Deer Lakes head coach Frank Accetta watches from the bench during a game aginst East Allegheny on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, in West Deer.
Deer Lakes girls soccer team makes hay in new section
Deer Lakes girls soccer coach Frank Accetta said he, his coaches and his players were surprised when the new two-year cycle alignments came out in the winter. and the Lancers no longer would be facing familiar opponents Freeport, Knoch, Shady Side Academy and Burrell.

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Franklin Regional’s Danny Christafano
Westmoreland County boys high school soccer notebook: ‘Great goals’ boost Franklin Regional
Connecting on crisp passes is the key to any good build-up at any level of soccer.

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Sewickley Academy’s Bella Ballard (3) and Emma Eannarino defend Springdale’s Briana Ross during a playoff game last season.
Girls soccer rivalry between Quaker Valley, Sewickley Academy boosted by teams’ success
The girls soccer programs at Sewickley Academy and Quaker Valley have enjoyed the results of the first half of the 2024 season.

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Quaker Valley’s Hope Waller eyes the ball in front of North Catholic’s Giallian Kennedy last season.
Sewickley Academy, Quaker Valley girls soccer teams enjoy robust rivalry
It’s showtime for the Sewickley Academy and Quaker Valley girls soccer teams.

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 24, 2024
September 24, 2024
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Hampton’s Caden Muchenski battles Mars’ Zach Angoff for a header during their game on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Adams.
High school roundup for Sept. 24, 2024: Penn-Trafford nets OT winner vs. Allderdice
Yuriy Bidochko scored the winning goal to lift Penn-Trafford to a 2-1 overtime victory over Allderdice (6-2-1, 4-1-1) in Section 3-3A boys soccer Tuesday night. Noah Haslam also scored for the Warriors (5-3-1, 4-2-1).

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Peters Twp.’s Camryn Klein battles Upper St. Clair’s Molly Biedrzycki for a header Sept. 11.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 25, 2024: 1st place up for grabs in Class 4A girls soccer
A busy Wednesday of WPIAL girls section soccer action has the spotlight on two of the races in Class 4A.

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Mars girls volleyball sweeps stalwart Freeport
A program on the rise was up against one of the established favorites in girls volleyball when Mars hosted Freeport on Tuesday night, and the Fightin’ Planets showed they are a force with which to be reckoned.

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Senior goalkeeper Rease Solomon helped Penn-Trafford to a 5-0 start in Section 1-4A.
Westmoreland girls soccer notebook: Penn-Trafford rolling through Class 4A
So much for that difficult transition going from Class 3A to 4A.

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Aliquippa quarterback Marques Council eludes Penn Hills’ Derek Selby Jr. on Friday.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Sept. 24, 2024
The previous few weeks were active when it comes to the PIAA Top 5, but all was quiet in Week 4 as the elite across the state took care of business.

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Southmoreland’s Jack Smith and Mt. Pleasant’s Gavin Rummel battle for possession during a game Sept. 17, 2024, at Southmoreland.
Resurgent Westmoreland County soccer teams reaching rebound goals
An energetic group jogs onto the field as one practice ends and another begins at Russ Grimm Field.

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