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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 · 2d

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Whistleblower says problems remain at Monessen schools despite mold cleanup efforts

The middle-high school building was shut down at the beginning of the school year due to mold.

Monessen, PA · 11h

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Final 2026 West Virginia high school football rankings released by WVSSAC

WEST VIRGINIA (WCHS) — The 2026 West Virginia high school football regular season is in the books and the final ratings have arrived. The West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission released its final rankings of the 2026 season on Saturday, with the top 16 schools from each class set to compete in the playoffs.

West Virginia · 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 · 3d

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Westmoreland County high school notebook: Franklin Regional, Norwin standouts earn all-state honors

Norwin's Ryan Schoemer celebrates after scoring against Fox Chapel on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at Yough. (Christopher Horner | TribLive) Two boys soccer players from Westmoreland County made the Western Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association all-state list. Senior defender Thomas Bridges of Franklin Regional and senior forward Ryan Schoemer of Norwin...

Westmoreland County, PA · 1d

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 · 3d

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Oakland Catholic defeats Greensburg Salem for WPIAL Class 4A volleyball title

Oakland Catholic won its first WPIAL title in program history as the Eagles defeated Greensburg Salem in straight sets (25-14, 25-23, 25-20) in the WPIAL Class 4A finals at Peters Township. “I’m so proud,” coach Jenna Potts said. “They had such a great game, just energy wise, supporting each other....

Greensburg, PA · 2d

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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 · 3d

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Opinion | One grade shouldn’t be everything

I hope everyone enjoyed Halloween, because as soon as the clock struck midnight on Nov. 1, finals season began. I have countless presentations and readings to finish, and an exam worth most of my grade is approaching quickly. Even though I’ve attended class and completed every assignment, one test could still ruin everything.

Pittsburgh, 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 · 3d

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North Side parents weigh school culture, student transitions under Pittsburgh Public Schools plan

North Side parents raised concerns about school culture, leadership, student transitions, curriculum and facilities during a public session about Pittsburgh Public Schools’ proposed school closures and realignment. City school administrators held their third regional update meeting Thursday at Allegheny Traditional Academy, to hear feedback and provide details on its...

Pittsburgh, PA · 18h

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Get out your walking shoes: Scooters are banned on campus

Pitt-Greensburg, along with other Pitt campuses, has banned e-scooters, as well as all recreational vehicles with lithium-ion or lithium-polymer batteries. “The e-scooter ban basically supports safety,” Dr. Leigh Hoffman, Pitt-Greensburg’s dean of Student Life and Success, says. “And it aligns with Pennsylvania law.”. Pennsylvania state law prohibits...

Greensburg, PA · 1d

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Quaker Valley School Board member recognized for years of service by state association

A Quaker Valley School Board member was recently recognized for his years of service by a state nonprofit. Stratton Nash has been added to the Pennsylvania School Boards Association’s Honor Roll for his five years of service to the district. Association officials recognize school directors when they cross the...

Sewickley, PA · 1d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 4d

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 · 2d

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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 · 4d

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FROM ROOKIE TO RECRUIT: Union Cheerleader Kadin Drake Commits to Thiel College

RIMERSBURG, Pa. (EYT) — Kadin Drake began his cheerleading career last school year, but it has taken little time for the Union High School senior to earn an opportunity to continue his athletic career at the college level. He recently verbally committed to continue his academic and athletic career...

Greenville, PA · 19h

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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 · 3d

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Docs: Bishop McCort aims to revise lawsuit against LHAC as PIAA & 6 schools push back

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Bishop McCort Catholic Academy is asking to revise its lawsuit against schools in the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference and the PIAA as the PIAA and six school districts are pushing back. The filings mark another procedural step in the case. A judge gave the defendants...

Johnstown, PA · 3d