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Storm could impact Class AA, A playoff sites
By Bill Beckner Jr., Valley News DispatchAs expected, the weather attracted much of the attention at Monday night’s WPIAL football playoff pairings meeting — namely, its potential impact on Friday...
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Breaking down the WPIAL Class AAAA football bracket
By Chris Harlan, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewFavorite: North Allegheny (9-0), the two-time defending league champion, hasn’t lost a WPIAL playoff game since 2009. That eight-game streak could reach 12...
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Fox Chapel field hockey looks to break through
By Bill Beckner Jr., Valley News DispatchIt’s been 15 years since Fox Chapel won a WPIAL championship in field hockey. The Foxes have had chances, finishing runner-up two of the past ...
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Pine-Richland edges Kiski Area boys soccer in shootout
By George GuidoIt’s been a long week for the Kiski Area soccer team. The Cavaliers survived two overtime sessions and a shootout Monday, only to lose in ...
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Steelers film session: Dwyer proving to be Bus-like
By Mark Kaboly, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewJonathan Dwyer has been compared to future Hall of Fame running back Jerome Bettis because of their similar running styles. One hit wouldn’t typically bring ...
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Harris: WVU must improve defense
By John Harris, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewWest Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen knows offense. This we know because of the astounding numbers generated by Geno Smith and Co. this season. When we ...
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Steelers notebook: Miller finding his way to end zone
By Alan Robinson, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewThis hasn’t happened often: A tight end leads the Steelers in touchdown receptions seven games into a season. Heath Miller has six touchdowns among his ...
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Three WPIAL football playoff sites moved
By Paul Schofield, Tribune-ReviewJeannette school officials didn’t wait until Thursday to move its WPIAL Class AA playoff game against South Allegheny. The WPIAL gave schools until 9 a.m. ...
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Polamalu, Gilbert out again for Steelers
By Alan Robinson, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewSafety Troy Polamalu and right tackle Marcus Gilbert will miss another game to injury when the Steelers play the New York Giants on Sunday. Ryan ...
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WVU football notebook: Mountaineers clear heads after 2-game skid
By John Harris, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review• West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen believes his team has recovered mentally from its two-game losing streak. “Our mentality is good and our body language ...
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Steelers’ anemic pass rush on pace for fewest sacks since 1988
By Alan Robinson, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewThere’s no need to think up any catchy sack-related nickname for these Steelers. Blitzburgh, it’s not. They suit up an average of 23 players on ...
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Big Ten notebook: Buckeyes QB Miller still raw as a passer
By Scott Brown, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewBill O’Brien called Braxton Miller one of the top five players in the country after the sophomore quarterback led Ohio State to a 35-23 win ...
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Penn State football notebook: O’Brien looking for return men
By Scott Brown, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewBill O’Brien apparently will hold auditions for kickoff returners this week after the Penn State coach made it clear Tuesday that he is not happy ...
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SVC men’s cross country wins PAC title
By Staff ReportsThe St. Vincent College men’s cross country team won its third consecutive Presidents’ Athletic Conference championship Saturday in Bethany, W.Va., behind a second-place individual...
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Blackleggs nursery raising trout thanks to volunteer turnout
By Bob Frye, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewThe Blackleggs Creek cooperative trout nursery is back in business. For 26 years, the Saltsburg-based nursery and watershed group has been raising and stocking...
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WVU short on pass rushers
By John Harris, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewWhen mentioning his most productive defensive players, West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen highlighted four primary contributors — nose tackle Shaq Rowell,...
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Monessen game could be moved
By Jeff Oliver, Valley IndependentWith the rainy remnants of Hurricane Sandy still saturating the area, Monessen officials are considering moving Friday’s WPIAL Class A playoff game to Charleroi Area ...
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Mon Valley soccer players make all-section teams
By Bill Hughes, Valley IndependentThe 2012 soccer season is almost over, and that means that the all-section teams have been picked. Several local players have been honored based off ...
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Kittanning hockey team wants to prevent goals as well as score them
By Bill West, Leader TimesKittanning junior forward Hunter Grafton admitted he devoted limited attention to his back-checking during previous seasons with the Wildcats. His offensive responsibilities...
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