FOOTBALL TEAM ENDS SEASON WITH WIN

After missing the playoffs, the Bulldogs had only one game left to play on Oct. 28 against their main rivals, the New Brighton Lions. The Lions had also missed the postseason, going winless. Ending the season on a high note, the Bulldogs defeated the Lions, 51-6. After this game, senior captain Damian Grunnagle reached 1,000 yards rushing on the season. The Bulldogs posted a 3-7 record.

BOYS SOCCER FALLS IN PLAYOFFS

After obtaining the No. 9 seed in the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL) Boys 1A playoffs, the boys soccer team traveled to Charleroi to take on the No. 8 Cougars on Oct. 24. In an intense game, the Bulldogs ultimately fell to the Cougars, 2-0. Including playoffs, the Bulldogs compiled a 12-5 record to end the season. The team hopes to bounce back next year and make another WPIAL postseason appearance.

HISTORIC GAME PLAYED AT JIMBO COVERT FIELD

While the Bulldogs were facing New Brighton in an away game, a highly anticipated game between the Aliquippa Quips and Central Valley Warriors took place at Jimbo Covert Field in Bulldog Stadium. The Quips and Warriors had both won the state title last season in 4A and 3A, respectively. After moving up to 4A, the Warriors looked to dethrone the Quips as the Parkway 4A division champions. Packing the stands, over 2,000 fans watched to see which undefeated team would come out victorious. In a close bout, the Quips edged the Warriors with a second-half surge, winning 35-24.

STEELERS FALL IN STANDINGS, MAKE TRADES
At the trade deadline on Nov. 1, the Steelers had a record of 2-6. With many believing this to be a rebuilding year for the Steelers, the team traded away wide receiver Chase Claypool to the Chicago Bears for a second-round pick in the upcoming NFL draft. The Steelers also traded for Washington Commanders’ cornerback William Jackson III and a seventh-round pick, giving up a conditional sixth-round pick. Head coach Mike Tomlin has never had a losing season, so the Steelers hope these moves keep it that way.

PENGUINS HAVE SLOW STRETCH AFTER DOMINANT START

After a dominant 4-0-1 start, the Penguins slowed down, losing seven straight games. This made the Penguins rapidly drop in the standings after leading the Metropolitan division. The Penguins hope to rebound in the rest of November, as they have not missed the playoffs since the 2005-2006 season.