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From Walk-On to Legend: Celebrating Pitt’s Ave Daniell

Born on November 6, 1914, Ave Daniell personified the ultimate underdog success story in college football. He began his career at the University of Pittsburgh as a walk-on, yet his quickness and aggressive spirit allowed him to quickly dominate the line of scrimmage, ultimately overshadowing the established talent of his day. Daniell’s remarkable ascent culminated in him becoming the captain and leader of what many historians still consider the greatest offensive line in Pitt history.

Pittsburgh, PA · 5d
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Bielak Scores 22 as Pitt-Greensburg Falls to Purchase in Season Opener

The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg women's basketball team opened its 2026-27 season on the road Friday evening, falling to Purchase College, 80-47, at the SUNY Gymnasium. Jocelyn Bielak led the Bobcats offensively with a game-high 22 points, shooting 5-for-10 from the field and a perfect 10-for-10 from the free-throw...

Greensburg, PA · 4d
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PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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California stays calm, rebounds for Class A win over Northgate after being shut out in 1st half

With their team trailing 7-0 in their WPIAL Class A first-round matchup against visiting Northgate, California coaches didn’t see a need for any big halftime speeches. Veteran coach Ed Woods kept it simple. “I just told them to relax and to not hit the panic button,” he said.

California, PA · 4d
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Colonials Conquer The Bluff, Earn First Road Victory Over Duquesne in 30 Years

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – For the first time in three decades, the RMU football team walked off Rooney Field victorious as the Colonials defeated longtime rival Duquesne, 13-10, Saturday afternoon in a Northeast Conference showdown. The victory marked RMU's first road win against the Dukes since 1996, snapping a 30-year...

Pittsburgh, PA · 3d
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Swim and Dive Opens 2026-27 Season at PennWest California

Franciscan Women's Swimming & Diving made the trip to California, Pa. to begin its new season. The Barons fought hard throughout the meet, with strong finishes in the sprints. Haley Fifield and Natalie Casico went 2nd and 3rd in the 100-yd back time with times of 1:07 and 1:07.55, respectively. Jenna Forcey won the 50-free, finishing in 26.19. Forcey and Fifield went 2-3 once again in the 100-free, and Natalie Cascio placed second in the 200-back with a time of 2:30.41.

California, PA · 3d

hoodline.com

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Pittsburgh Casino Night Pairs Steelers Stars With Charlie Batch's Kids Charity

Best of the Batch Foundation is gearing up for its 17th annual In the Pocket casino night, a fundraiser bringing together Steelers stars, celebrity guests and friendly competition for a cause close to founder Charlie Batch's heart. The event is set for next Thursday, November 12, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Distillery Complex in Pittsburgh, and organizers are framing it as a night of gaming, food and mingling in support of local kids.

Pittsburgh, PA · 3d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Franklin Regional notebook: Athletic trainer moves into expanded role

Lauren Colosimo has been a part of Franklin Regional sports since 2015, mainly as an athletic trainer. But she has taken on two new roles in the district. Colosimo is now an assistant athletic director to Zach Kessler and was recently named the girls head lacrosse coach. She is anxious...

Murrysville, PA · 3d

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Pittsburgh Takes on Penn State Sunday at the Palestra

The Pittsburgh Panthers and the Penn State Nittany Lions meet on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 8:00 p.m. ET. The post Pittsburgh Takes on Penn State Sunday at the Palestra appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Pittsburgh, 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 · 4d

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Women's Basketball Falls to Transylvania

WASHINGTON, Pa. – Chatham Women's Basketball (1-1, 0-0 PAC) would finish their season opening weekend of play with a split after falling 40-63 to Transylvania (0-1, 0-0 HCAC) on Saturday afternoon at Washington & Jefferson College. Senior Daja White would lead the Cougars by netting a game-high 10 points...

Washington, PA · 4d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Freeport girls volleyball captures 8th WPIAL championship with sweep of Avonworth

The Freeport girls volleyball team achieved WPIAL perfection Saturday, improving to 22-0 with a 3-0 sweep over No. 3 Avonworth for the program’s eighth district title in the Class 3A championship game at Peters Township’s AHN Arena. No. 1-seeded Freeport, a team with just two seniors, delivered an...

Freeport, PA · 3d

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 · 4d

Ball Exclusives

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Long Island University Sharks at Pittsburgh Panthers: Saturday Preview

The Long Island University Sharks and the Pittsburgh Panthers meet on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 2:00 p.m. ET. The post Long Island University Sharks at Pittsburgh Panthers: Saturday Preview appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Pittsburgh, PA · 3d

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 · 6d

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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 · 5d

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Cedar Crest outlasts Hempfield | Friday Night Football Week 11

LEBANON, Pa. (WHTM) — The Falcons outlasted the Black Knights in a shootout Friday night as the District 3 6A playoffs began. Cedar Crest and Hempfield scored a combined 105 points on the night in this battle. In the end, it was a Cedar Crest victory 56-49. They move on to face Manheim Township in […]

Lebanon, PA · 4d

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WPIAL First Round Playoff Previews Presented by Doran Concrete

The weekly football previews on LCSportsNet.com are presented by Doran Concrete. Laying the foundation for the WPIAL playoffs. For more information on how Doran can assist with your next project, visit them online at DoranConcrete.com. We’ve reached the second season, and seven area teams are in the postseason. Wilmington will...

Clairton, PA · 5d

Pittsburgh Panthers On SI

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Pitt Completes Impressive Comeback Against Buffalo

The Pitt Panthers defeated the Buffalo Bulls despite being down 13 at half.

Pittsburgh, PA · 4d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Franklin Regional gets past Plum to win elusive 3rd WPIAL title

The beautiful game, they call it. A beautiful goal, Franklin Regional used to win it all. No. 2 seed Franklin Regional made its third straight WPIAL finals appearance the charm, capturing its third WPIAL title — first since 2019 — as it made a nifty first-half goal stand up in a 1-0 win over No. 1 Plum in the Class 3A title match Thursday night at F.N.B. Stadium.

Murrysville, PA · 5d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Pitt freshman running back named semifinalist for Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award

The player just earned ACC Rookie of the Week honors after helping lead Pitt to a 34-11 bowl-clinching victory over Georgia Tech.

Pittsburgh, PA · 6d