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Hopewell football aims to keep 2009 vibes alive in WPIAL quarterfinals
Last week, Hopewell won a WPIAL high school football playoff game for the second consecutive season and played a home postseason game for the first time since 2009. However, Hopewell’s goals are bigger than just hosting and winning a playoff game; it is about getting back to the WPIAL championship for the first time since that 2009 season and winning its first district title in 24 years. That journey continues against North Catholic at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, in the WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinals at Chartiers Valley High School. “We are going to be confident; we believe in ourselves and we know what we are capable of. North Catholic has had some turnover on coaching, so they do some things differently and have made adjustments,” Hopewell head coach Mottes said. Just as it has all season, Hopewell’s offense continued to flex its muscles last week. After averaging 52 points per game during Western Hills Conference play and putting up more than 60 points in two of those contests, the team cruised to a first-round victory over Mt. Pleasant. While the offensive success has been high throughout the season, many of its starters, including quarterback James Armstrong, running back Nasir
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Mars Explores New Playground; Updates School Projects
The Mars Area School District is continuing with work at the Elementary School including plans for playground equipment while considering a renovation at the Centennial School. A representative of Snider Recreation presented information about two new playground areas planned for the Elementary. After receiving feedback from administrators, the unique climbing...
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Pitt-Greensburg education students donate more than 800 books to Jeannette’s McKee Elementary
About 15 kindergartners at Jeannette’s McKee Elementary shot a hand into the air when Pitt-Greensburg education professor Melissa Marks asked the group who loves to read. “I know that’s kind of a silly thing,” Marks said, “but saying, verbalizing ‘I love to read’ means that they’re going to internalize that more. That is part of what we want for them to internalize — that they love books and they love to read.”
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PIAA high school playoff results from Tuesday:
–The Mars girls shutout Northern York 3-0 in their Class 3A First Round matchup. Next up will be District 9 champion DuBois in the Quarterfinal round Saturday. Mars improved to 18-1-1 this season. DuBois defeated Penn-Trafford 4-1 in their First Round match, improving to 17-4-1. –The Freeport and North Catholic...
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Mars school board approves new teachers contract
ADAMS TWP — Months after Mars Area School District and its teachers’ union missed its previous contract expiration date, teachers are now working under a contract agreed to by both sides. Mars’ school board approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Mars Area Education Association at its Tuesday,...