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Beaver County Times

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Beaver County Times' top performances from Round 1 of WPIAL football playoffs

Throughout the 2026 high school football season, the Beaver County Times will recognize high school football players across the Beaver Valley for their impressive performances each week. There were many great performances on Friday, Nov. 6, and here are some of the best efforts from the first week of the WPIAL high school football playoffs. James Armstrong, Hopewell Armstrong finished with four total touchdowns, going 9-for-15 through the air for 167 yards and an additional 65 on the ground in the team’s 62-7 win over Mt. Pleasant. Brody Rock, Hopewell Rock finished with two touchdowns, rushing six times for 171 yards while also snagging a 19-yard touchdown pass in the win over Mt. Pleasant. Tamar Tisdale, Hopewell Tisdale had eight carries for 62 yards and two touchdowns against Mt. Pleasant. Avery Bokor, Hopewell Bokor led all receivers with five receptions for 117 yards and two touchdowns against Mt. Pleasant. Required Reading: Trio of Beaver Valley teams roll to WPIAL football first round playoff wins Required Reading: Sewickley Academy captures fifth WPIAL girls soccer title in program history Required Reading: WPIAL high school football playoffs Beaver Valley predictions Mason Bryan, West Allegheny Bryan had three total touchdowns, going 8-for-14 through the

Beaver County, PA · 22h

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Steel Valley sets tone early, dominates Freedom in Class 2A 1st round

The road to Acrisure Stadium began on a cold Friday night in Munhall, where No. 4 Steel Valley dominated in the opening round of the WPIAL Class 2A playoffs with a 47-8 victory over No. 13 Freedom. Steel Valley set the tone on its opening drive when senior running back...

Munhall, PA · 1d
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You've been 'Thunderstruck': High school senior's band performance goes viral

PITTSBURGH — A high school senior gained viral fame after a video of her playing "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC on mallet percussion in her marching band last year was reposted on social media last week, amassing millions of views. "He sent me the link, and it had, like, already 6...

Pittsburgh, PA · 13h
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Steelers Grant Funds New Field at Frazier High School

The Steelers, NFL Foundation and LISC are funding upgrades at two western Pennsylvania high schools: a new natural-grass football field at Frazier High School and new bleachers at California Area High School. The projects aim to improve safety and expand access to sports and community activities. Nearly 30 years: NFL...

Pittsburgh, PA · 2d
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PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Greensburg Central Catholic, Serra Catholic football players suspended ahead of playoff games

Serra Catholic and Greensburg Central Catholic will be without several players for their opening WPIAL Class A football playoff games on Friday night. A fight between the teams at the conclusion of their Eastern Conference game last week resulted in an undisclosed number of PIAA-sanctioned suspensions, WPIAL executive director Vince Sortino confirmed.

Greensburg, PA · 3d

BroBible

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Four-Star Nebraska Commit Khalil Taylor Facing Suspension After Throwing Punch In Pennsylvania High School Game

Nebraska Cornhuskers commit Khalil Taylor could well see his high school football career come to an early end after an ugly brawl in the final game of his regular season. Taylor plays for Pennsylvania powerhouse Pine-Richland, which finished off a 9-1 regular season with a 49-21 victory over Plum last Friday. The win secured the Rams the […] The post Four-Star Nebraska Commit Khalil Taylor Facing Suspension After Throwing Punch In Pennsylvania High School Game appeared first on BroBible.

Pennsylvania · 4d

wesanews.org

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PPS school closure and restructuring plan is on track, superintendent says

Pittsburgh Public Schools is making progress in its plan to restructure the district’s footprint. Of the 71 milestones Pittsburgh Public Schools said it would accomplish in September and October to implement its school closure and restructuring plan, 67 have been completed, Superintendent Wayne Walters told the PPS board Wednesday.

Pittsburgh, PA · 2d

CBS Pittsburgh

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Leaders from around the world gather in Pittsburgh for Strickland Global Summit

Leaders from around the world are gathering at the University of Pittsburgh for the two-day Strickland Global Summit.

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Through the years: In 1951, an upset for the antlers

Each week throughout the high school football season, TribLive will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy. East Deer-Frazer won the battle for the Antlers Trophy with 14-6 upset over West Deer in a raging snowstorm at Braves Stadium on Nov. 2, 1951. Freddie Greco scored both Bucks touchdowns, the first on a 90-yard kickoff return.

Freeport, PA · 2d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Dominant Central Catholic has sights set on another WPIAL title, return trip to state championship

There is dominance, and then there is Central Catholic dominance. The Vikings are steamrolling toward another WPIAL title, and perhaps a return trip to Cumberland Valley High School in mid-December to play for another PIAA title. Last year is last year. This is a refocused, almost repurposed, Vikings team. One...

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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Top 3 greater Mahoning Valley must-see playoff football games this weekend

It’s Week II of the Ohio high school football playoffs and there are some outstanding postseason games on the docket. Here are the top three must-see playoff games around the Mahoning Valley this weekend:. ALL FRIDAY NIGHT GAMES WITH 7 P.M. STARTS. No. 1 DIVISION I CANTON McKINLEY (8-3)...

Mahoning County, OH · 2d

pittsburghsoccernow.com

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Two-Decade Drought Is Over! Sewickley Academy Claims WPIAL Girls 1A Crown

The two-decade drought is officially over for Sewickley Academy! Driven by an early blitz and a absolute masterclass from playoff star Emma Karsman, the undefeated Panthers secured their first WPIAL Girls 1A Championship since 2004 with a 2-0 victory over top-two rival Winchester Thurston under a misty rain at F.N.B. Stadium.

Sewickley, PA · 1d

tomorrowsworldtoday.com

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Inside the Inventionland Curriculum with Teacher Ben English

Discover how Grove City Middle School students use the Inventionland curriculum and an exciting contest to take their ideas all the way to Amazon shelves. Textbooks are great, but they only go so far. At Grove City Middle School, technology and engineering teacher Ben English wanted to give his students something more. He wanted them to build real things and solve real problems.

Grove City, PA · 1d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Tyshawn Robinson, Kemon Spell lead McKeesport to convincing win over Blackhawk

Tyshawn Robinson has been No. 2 behind the nation’s top running back, Kemon Spell, for his first two years of high school football. As a freshman, Robinson only had nine carries for 44 yards and one touchdown. As a sophomore, he became the No. 1 back after Spell went down with an injury earlier in the season. His numbers then jumped to 833 yards and nine touchdowns on 112 carries.

Mckeesport, PA · 1d

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SRU Hires New Chief IT Officer

Slippery Rock University has a new chief information technology officer. The university announced that Dr. Michael Chahino was selected after a nationwide search and feedback from the campus community. Chahino is currently serving in a similar role at Elgin Community College in Illinois. He is also a former research economist...

Slippery Rock, PA · 2d

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Four academic programs cut by Trustee vote

Cuts to academic programs are striking universities across the country and Point Park is no exception. This weekend, the university eliminated four degree programs following a vote conducted by the Board of Trustees — a decision some students said is disappointing, but expected. Dropped programs include the bachelor’s degree...

Pittsburgh, PA · 2d

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Jefferson County school levies pass, boosting funding for future plans

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — Voters in Jefferson County approved several school levies on the ballot earlier this week, giving districts long-term funding that superintendents say will help them plan for the future and move forward with more stability. At the Jefferson County Joint Vocational School, two renewal levies passed,...

Jefferson County, OH · 2d

butlerradio.com

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High School Football Playoffs tonight/College Football Saturday preview

–Karns City and Central Clarion meet in the District 9 Class 2A championship game. Kick-off is 7pm at Brookville high school. –Freeport will host West Mifflin in the WPIAL Class 3A First Round. Kick-off is 7pm. –North Catholic will meet Beaver, also in the Class 3A First Round. Kick-off is...

Karns City, PA · 1d

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Panthers Fall To Ligonier Valley In Class 2A Opening Round

Riverside fell to Ligonier Valley 35-21 Friday night in the opening round of the Class-2A WPIAL Playoffs. Levi Foust and Gregory Sleasman each rushed for over 100 yards as part of a 335 yard ground attack by 7-seeded and host Rams. Riverside opened with a 14-play, 56-yard capped with a...

Ligonier, PA · 22h

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Chatham University’s new president says school, higher ed must evolve

Lisa Lambert said becoming president of Chatham University was never part of her career ambitions, but when her predecessor departed, the university needed an interim president quickly. Lambert agreed to step in because she believed someone who knew and loved Chatham would be better positioned to lead than an outsider. She was appointed interim president in 2025, the board asked her to stay on, and was formally inaugurated as the 21st university president on Oct. 15, 2026.

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d