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North Allegheny’s Zachary Nash gets a shot off past North Hills’ Owen Mollenauer on Sept. 26.
WPIAL clinched: Boys soccer playoff qualifiers and clinching scenarios as of Oct. 10, 2024
October 10, 2024
Section play in the 2024 WPIAL boys soccer regular season is down to the final three days. As of now, 60 teams have qualified for the district postseason with three possible spots still up for grabs.

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Plum’s Marco Tommasino defends on Norwin’s Ryan Schoemer on Thursday at Norwin High School.
Plum outlasts Norwin to capture boys soccer section title
Plum seemed to have a lot going against it in the Section 1-4A boys soccer finale.

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PIAA approves wrestling regional shakeup affecting western Pa.
The PIAA board of control voted Wednesday to approve the wrestling steering committee’s proposal to make a major change in the individual regional tournaments.

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The Peters Twp. girls golf team poses with the WPIAL championship trophy after repeating as the Class 3A champions on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at Cedarbrook in Rostraver.
Peters Township girls golf team wins 2nd WPIAL title in row
One streak continued, two ended and a program-first title was won at the WPIAL team golf championships Thursday at Cedarbrook Golf Course.

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Peters Township quarterback Nolan DiLucia carries against McKeesport’s Anthony Boyd on Aug. 30.
Trib HSSN don’t miss high school football matchups for 2024 Week 7
Welcome to Week 7 of the high school football regular season and the start of the “Stretch Run” of the 2024 WPIAL campaign.

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Ringgold calls off football game vs. Thomas Jefferson, investigates ‘alleged incidents of misconduct’
Ringgold has called off Friday’s football game while investigating unspecified allegations “that involve members of the football team.”

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Valley’s Kevin Thrower eludes a pair of Greensburg Salem tacklers on Oct. 11, 1974 as the Vikings won a key Foothills Conference game, 34-6. Kevin, nephew of New Kensington’s legendary Willie Thrower, was first team all-state that season for both the AP and the UPI.
Through the Years: 50 years ago, Johnny Martin starred for Valley
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.

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Franklin Regional’s Joey Bayne kicks the game-winning field goal to beat Latrobe 3-0 on Sept. 13.
Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Kickers step into spotlight
In what has been the year of the kicker in the WPIAL, local legs are getting into the act.

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North Allegheny girls volleyball coach Russ Hoburg works with his team during a 2022 match against Freeport.
6 WPIAL coaches earn statewide honor from PIAA for 2023-24 seasons
Six WPIAL coaches earned statewide recognition Wednesday when the PIAA announced its coaches of the year for the 2023-24 school year.

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 9, 2024
October 9, 2024
High schools

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Seton LaSalle’s Logan King runs during a preseason practice.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Oct. 10, 2024: Seton LaSalle kicks off football weekend
On the 10th day of the 10th month of the year, we have an early start to Week 7 of the high school football season with not one, not two, but three area games Thursday.

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Pine-Richland’s Jay Timmons celebrates his interception return for a touchdown against North Hills on Sept. 13.
Trib 10: South Hills swap brings new team into WPIAL football power rankings
Following big changes to the Trib 10 a week ago, things settled in with the start of October football around the district.

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Bethel Park’s Keira Mehalko celebrates her goal with Cassidy Schwartz during a game against Moon on Sept. 4.
WPIAL clinched: Girls soccer playoff qualifiers and clinching scenarios as of Oct. 9, 2024
Section play in the 2024 WPIAL girls soccer regular season has only four days remaining. So far, 56 teams have qualified for the district postseason with the possibility of seven more teams qualifying.

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Quaker Valley’s Ariana Bosh (4) celebrates her go-ahead goal with teammates during their game against Beaver on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, in Leetsdale.
High school roundup for Oct. 9, 2024: Quaker Valley beats Beaver to move into tie for section top spot
Annabel Miko and Ari Bosh scored to lead Quaker Valley to a 2-1 victory over Beaver in Section 3-2A girls soccer Wednesday. Sydney Chontos scored for the Bobcats.

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Yough and Mt. Pleasant girls soccer players line up for the national anthem Wednesday night at Viking Stadium.
Gesinski scores 6 goals, Mt. Pleasant girls cruise past Yough
A third straight section crown secured, title contender Mt. Pleasant displayed the offensive muscle and goaltending prowess it will throw at teams in the upcoming WPIAL girls soccer playoffs.

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Jeff and Cami Skatell hug their daughter Emerson after she won the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association cross country meet Wednesday at Westmoreland County Community College.
Seniors from Latrobe, Penn-Trafford win their 1st WCCA cross country championships
A couple of seniors can mark off winning the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association cross country meet off their wish lists.

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Greensburg Central Catholic junior Samir Crosby
Westmoreland County high school football players to watch for 2024 Week 7
Player of the Week

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Penn-Trafford’s Tasso Whipple looks for room to run against Franklin Regional last season.
Something’s got to give in Big East clash between Penn-Trafford, Franklin Regional
On paper, the Franklin Regional and Penn-Trafford football teams are similar.

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Fox Chapel’s Carson Kittsley shakes hands with Peters Township’s Colton Lusk after finishing their round at the WPIAL Class 3A golf championship Oct. 1 at Oakmont Country Club.
2024 WPIAL team golf championships preview
WPIAL team golf championships

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Southmoreland’s Jackson Mickens remains on his feet through a tackle attempt from Derry’s Brayden Robinson on Sept. 27.
Appreciate The Birdie and his Week 7 picks in Westmoreland County
Last week: 8-3 (72.7%)

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