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PIAA Football District Playoffs: Nov. 13-14

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The first round of the PIAA District playoffs has concluded, and now new matchups are on the horizon. After the first round, 20 teams remain, with some looking for district titles. Here is a look at the current lineup for the second round of high school football playoffs. District V Class […]

Altoona, PA · 18h

WTAJ

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Sportsbeat: Week 11 – High school football scores and highlights for Nov. 6

(WTAJ) — Our eleventh week of Sportsbeat will be showcasing the first round of playoff high school football games! WTAJ covers some of the area’s best high school football games with special coverage every Friday at 11:10 p.m., only on Sportsbeat. Each week, there will also be a featured GAME OF THE WEEK. This week’s […]

Patton, PA · 1d

The Daily American

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Conemaugh Township upset, North Star cruises in D5 football semifinals

Four Somerset County football teams competed in District 5 semifinal matchups, Friday, Nov. 6. Meyersdale earned its second straight District 5-1A title berth with a win over Windber. It will face fourth-seeded Northern Bedford County, which upset Conemaugh Township. Meanwhile, in Class 2A, North Star rolled to a semifinal victory over Everett. Avenging a loss Meyersdale tops Windber for return trip to District 5-1A title game Conemaugh Township falls to Northern Bedford County Junior quarterback Trace Baker threw touchdown passes of 82 and 80 yards, guiding the Black Panthers to a 34-21 upset over Conemaugh Township. The Black Panthers built a 20-7 lead at halftime. Northern Bedford extended its lead to 34-7, before Conemaugh Township tallied two fourth-quarter scores, setting the final. Conemaugh Township junior quarterback Greyson Studer completed 16 of 26 passes for 261 yards and two touchdowns, including a 51-yard TD to Micah Murray and a 32-yard strike to Colton Shippey, who also added a rushing touchdown. Bryce Conn had six catches for 82 yards. Conemaugh Township, which played in the D5-1A title game last year, finished 8-3, its most wins in a season since 2018. "Our kids played hard and never gave up," Conemaugh Township coach Brandon

Somerset County, PA · 1d

Erie Times News

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McDowell sets team records, then walks off Altoona in PIAA playoff game

When Chase Carrick took the handoff, he saw the gap. Seconds later, he was running toward his bench to celebrate with his teammates. Carrick scored on a 10-yard run in double overtime as McDowell outlasted Altoona 47-41 in a PIAA Class 6A subregional football game on Friday, Nov. 6, at James Conner Field. “I just wanted to get some yards after they didn’t score,” said Carrick. “When I saw the gap opened up I knew I was gone. I wasn’t going to mess it up.” McDowell (8-3) moves on to another PIAA subregional next week at State College after the Little Lions beat Erie High 55-0. More: District 10 football standings More: General McLane wins football rematch with Harbor Creek in District 10 Class 4A semifinals McDowell survived a pair of wild overtime periods. The Trojans had the ball first in overtime but couldn’t score any points as Altoona (6-5) picked off a pass on fourth down. With McDowell’s back against the wall, Joel Pulliam forced a fumble and Deonte Flemings fell on it to give the Trojans new life. Altoona had the ball to start the second overtime, but the McDowell defense forced another fumble with Braylon Green falling

Altoona, PA · 1d

bvmsports.com

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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

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Westmoreland County high school football players to watch for 2026 Week 11

Morell rushed for 186 yards and scored on touchdown runs of 68 and 35 yards to help the Vikings defeat rival Southmoreland. He has eight catches for 114 yards and rushed for 288 yards this season. Players to watch. Alex Amond. Latrobe. Senior, wide receiver/defensive back. Amond has 11 catches...

Westmoreland County, PA · 3d

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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 · 1d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Monessen blanks Jeannette in WPIAL Class A for 1st playoff win since 2013

It was a day to celebrate for the Monessen football program. The No. 10 Greyhounds used a big pass late in the first half and a stingy defense to upset No. 7 Jeannette, 6-0, on Friday at McKee Stadium in the opening round of the WPIAL Class A playoffs. The...

Monessen, PA · 1d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Laurel serves notice to Class A playoff field with shutout of Greensburg Central Catholic

Forget that two-point loss to undefeated Shenango in the final tune-up leading into the WPIAL football playoffs. Laurel’s track record speaks for itself. “We’ve definitely been rolling along,” Spartans coach Brian Cooper said Friday night after Laurel’s 33-0 victory against visiting Greensburg Central Catholic in a Class A first-round game. “Three out of the last six years, we’ve won our (conference), and two out of those other three years, we were the runner-up in it.”

Greensburg, PA · 1d

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Roof Leak Forces Saint Vincent College to Relocate 60 Students From Dorm

About 60 freshmen at Saint Vincent College are being shuffled out of their dorm rooms as crews work through Saint Benedict Hall fixing moisture damage tied back to a roof leak from severe weather in September. The college expects the remediation work to wrap up by November 20, with crews moving through the building one pod at a time.

Unity Township, PA · 1d

westmorelandsports.com

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Westmoreland High School Football Preview - Week Eleven

After 10 weeks of the regular season, playoff football has finally arrived. This week opens the slate in Class 5A through 1A. Hempfield Area has the week off before the Class 6A bracket commences, while Penn-Trafford earned a bye in Class 5A. However, nine Westmoreland County teams will take the field this Friday, facing a win or go-home scenario. Here’s an examination of each of the postseason matchups across the county.

Westmoreland County, PA · 2d

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Westmoreland Friday Night Lights - Week Eleven

Belle Vernon Area 35 Shady Side Academy 8 - WATCH LIVE. Despite trailing after the first quarter, homestanding Belle Vernon Area scored five unanswered touchdowns in a 35-8 triumph against Shady Side Academy in the Class 3A first round. Chace Petrosky registered 89 yards and three scores on 13 carries, and also notched an interception on defense for the No. 4 Leopards (10-1). Jace Gedekoh and David Bergstedt added rushing scores. Maddox Harvey scored the only TD for the No. 13 Bulldogs (5-6), while QB Javon Johnston hit on 8-of-18 passes for 125 yards, with two interceptions. BVA advances to the quarterfinals and will face conference rival and fifth-seeded Elizabeth Forward.

Westmoreland County, PA · 1d

abc27 News

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Officials break ground on next phase of Hershey West End project

HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) — The Milton Hershey School just broke ground on the next phase of the Hershey West End development project. According to the Milton Hershey School, earlier today, officials broke ground on Phase J of the Hershey West End development project. This phase includes plans for a community featuring 138 for-sale units. This […]

Hershey, PA · 1d

Beaver County Times

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PIAA high school cross country championship roundup

It was another successful day for Beaver Valley cross country runners, with a pair of individuals and teams claiming gold at the PIAA high school cross country championships at Big Spring High School in Newelle, Pa. Headlining the Beaver Valley field was Quaker Valley senior Jonah Montagnese, who capped off an impressive cross-country career with a pair of WPIAL and PIAA gold medals during his junior and senior campaigns. Here is how the rest of the Beaver Valley field competed at the state meet. Class 1A Girls It was a golden day for OLSH, with senior Mira Mosca claiming individual gold with a time of 19:05 and her team consisting of Eva Crofford, Hannah Hayes, Jules Goshen, Ellie Green, Lindsay Bressler and Diianna DelTondo, hoisting the team title with 49 points. The victory put OLSH 59 points ahead of second-place finisher and fellow WPIAL program Winchester Thurston. Outside of the OLSH contingent, New Brighton’s Brielle Emler placed 67th to round out the Beaver Valley field. Class 1A Boys Sewickley Academy junior Zach Sharara was just 11 seconds off the leader and finished with silver, posting a time of 15:36. Along with Sharara, South Side’s Ian Dilts placed 53rd, Tyler Cooke

Beaver County, PA · 18h

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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 · 3d

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North Penn Squires third grade tackle football advances to ICFL championship

NORTH WALES, PA — The North Penn Squires Youth Football and Cheer Organization is proud to announce that its third-grade tackle football team has advanced to the Inter County Football League (ICFL) Championship Game, continuing an outstanding 2026 season and highlighting the growth and success of the Squires football program.

Lansdale, PA · 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

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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Monessen City students to return to middle, high school this month

Monessen’s seventh through 12th grade students will return to their school building Nov. 16 after a monthslong mold remediation project. The district said in August that fungal growths were found in water-damaged building materials at the middle and high school — namely in three bathrooms, an office area and a concession room.

Monessen, PA · 2d

The Daily American

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Meyersdale tops Windber for return trip to District 5-1A title game

MEYERSDALE — Junior Caleb Sines rushed for 110 yards and scored two total touchdowns as second-seeded Meyersdale avenged a regular season loss to third-seeded Windber 21-14 in a District 5-1A football semifinal, Friday, Nov. 6. "This feels really good, especially to get them back after they beat us in the regular season," said Sines. "To get Cooper (Porter) back against the team that hurt him and see him score a touchdown, this feels really nice. Now, we are just going to try and do what we did last year." Playoff highlights District 5 semifinals, Pa. high school football live scores Comprehensive coverage Complete Somerset County high school football coverage for 2026 Porter has not played since the first half of the Week 4 matchup against the Ramblers, sustaining a knee injury in the contest. He returned Friday night and made an impact. Porter played defense for much of the contest, but when senior Spencer Whitfield suffered a knee injury late in the third quarter, Porter stepped in on offense. He rushed for 34 yards on eight carries and scored a 2-yard rushing touchdown with 5:52 left in the game to extend Meyersdale's lead. "That was pretty unexpected," Meyersdale coach Ryan

Meyersdale, PA · 1d