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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 · 6d

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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 · 8d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 8d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 8d

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 · 9d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 7d

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High school roundup for Nov. 5, 2026: Penn-Trafford, Bentworth girls earn PIAA soccer bids

Lauryn Francis scored the winning goal to lead top-seeded Penn-Trafford to a 1-0 victory over No. 6 Plum in the WPIAL Class 3A girls soccer third-place match Thursday night. With the win, the Warriors (15-3-3) claimed the WPIAL’s third and final spot in the PIAA playoffs, which begin Tuesday. The Mustangs’ season ends with a 11-7-3 record.

Harrison City, PA · 7d

Beaver County Times

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Friday night forecast, first round Beaver Valley WPIAL high school football playoff picks

Each week during the 2026 high school football season, the Beaver County Times sports staff and its freelance writers will give their picks on each matchup involving teams in our coverage area. The postseason is here and 10 Beaver Valley teams begin their journey in the playoffs. Be sure to follow along throughout the year to see which of our “experts” can pick the most winners and come out victorious! Below are the three brave souls who will be providing their picks throughout the season. Ethan Morrison: Ethan begins his sixth year covering WPIAL athletics for the Times and his third year covering sports in the Beaver Valley as the Beaver County Times’ sports reporter. Bill Allmann: Bill enters his 38th year covering WPIAL athletics for the Beaver County Times. From Darrelle Revis to Rushel Shell, Bill has seen it all, and then some! Rachael Palmer: Rachael makes her return to help out with high school sports coverage during the 2026 season. The Hopewell native is the former North American Soccer Reporters President and also currently serves as a color commentator for Pitt women’s soccer and the Pittsburgh Riveters. Week 9 records: Ethan 10-3, Bill 7-6, Rachael 10-3 Required Reading:

Beaver County, PA · 6d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Students in West Mifflin learn from descendant of 2 influential American leaders

Students at Tom Johnson Boys Academy in West Mifflin experienced living history firsthand during a special presentation with Kenneth B. Morris Jr., a direct descendant of Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington.

West Mifflin, PA · 8d

Beaver County Times

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Beaver Valley Week 1 WPIAL high school football playoff storylines

The WPIAL high school football playoffs are on the horizon and, this week, there are a lot of great first round/quarterfinal matchups surrounding the Beaver Valley. Hopewell is the highest-seeded playoff team in the area, coming in as the No. 3 seed in the Class 3A bracket, while Western Beaver is back in the Class 2A playoffs as the No. 5 seed after securing its second consecutive MAC title. Here are five storylines to watch for in Week 1 of the WPIAL high school football playoffs. Blackhawk looks to contend with McKeesport Blackhawk is back in the postseason for the first time since 2022 and it will have a tough test in front of it in the Class 4A quarterfinals vs. McKeesport. The Tigers are aiming for their fourth consecutive WPIAL championship game with the nation’s top running back recruit, senior Kemon Spell, leading the charge. The running back has missed some time this season due to injury but if he can stay healthy, McKeesport will be hard to stop. While Blackhawk’s defense will be going up against the nation’s top running back, it has the offense to compete, with the unit averaging just under 40 points per game. The

Beaver County, PA · 8d

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Boys and GIrls High School Soccer Final Scoreboard: PIAA Play-In Matches (Nov. 4, 2026)

Support local soccer coverage on Pittsburgh Soccer Now. Subscribe today for ad-free reading, exclusive content, and behind-the-firewall features! Follow our Destination: F.N.B. playoff coverage for full tournament hubs, live scoreboards, and exclusive analysis. On the eve of the 2026 WPIAL Soccer Championships at F.N.B. Stadium, local high school programs locked...

Pittsburgh, PA · 8d

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'Enjoy the moment:' Ferndale senior becomes district’s first state cross-country qualifier

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — For one Ferndale Area High School senior, years of hard work and determination have led to a moment he will never forget. And after coming so close last season, he is now making his final year one for the history books. For the first time...

Ferndale, PA · 7d

NewsNation

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‘Thunderstruck’: Pittsburgh high’s school band member’s ‘AC/DC’ performance goes viral

Clark can be seen leading the band’s rendition of the song on the xylophone.

Jefferson Hills, PA · 10d

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Students in limbo with loss of Anthropology major

After the untimely passing of Anthropology Professor Dr. Lipika Mazudmar, the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg will discontinue its Anthropology major. This leaves students who are anthropology majors, or simply interested in taking classes, unsure of what to do next. Gideon Glenn, a junior, said Dr. Mazumdar was his inspiration...

Greensburg, PA · 10d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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PPS officials say the Future-Ready Plan can attract families back to the district. Parents aren’t too sure

Pittsburgh Public Schools enrollment has decreased nearly 6% over the past two years, dropping around 700 students over last year and just more than 1,000 from two years ago. And depending on who’s asked, the district’s sweeping school closure and reconfiguration plan will either continue or reverse that trend.

Pittsburgh, PA · 8d