WPIAL Playoffs first round results — Nov. 1, 2019

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Nate Smallwood | Tribune-Review

Blackhawk’s Marques Watson-Trent (23) stiff-arms Greensburg Salem’s Aaren Putt (26) during their game at Blackhawk High School on Nov. 1, 2019.

Kristina Serafini | Tribune-Review

Bethel Park’s Sean McGowan carries the ball during the WPIAL Class 5A opening-round playoff game against Kiski on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, at Bethel Park.

Louis B. Ruediger | Tribune-Review

Apollo Ridge Klay Fitzroy intercepts a pass intended for New Brightonճ Jake Francona during the first quarter against at Apollo Ridges Owens Field Friday. Nov 1, 2019.

Ben Bamford | Mon Valley Independent

Belle Vernon’s Larry Callaway runs the ball past Ringgold defenders Friday, Oct. 26, 2019.

Shane Dunlap | Tribune-Review

Derry’s Amari Graham reaches up to receive against Beaver Falls in the first quarter on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, for WPIAL 3A playoff football at Derry Area High School.

Chaz Palla | Tribune-Review

Upper St. Clair’s Ethan Hiester avoids North Hills’ Luke Hulbert during first round WPIAL 5-A playoff action Friday, Nov. 1, 2019 at Martorell Stadium.

Mike Darnay | Mon Valley Independent

Thomas Jefferson’s Preston Zandier and Bowen Dame celebrate after a turnover against Montour during the WPIAL Class 4A playoffs Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, at Jaguars Stadium.

Adam McQuaide | Mon Valley Independent

Baldwin’s Angelo Priore runs against McKeesport during their WPIAL Class 5A playoff game Nov. 1, 2019, at McKeesport.

Bob Smith | Mon Valley Independent

Clairton’s Kenlein Ogletree runs against OLSH during their game Nov. 1, 2019, at West Mifflin.

Jenn Codeluppi | Mon Valley Independent

Charleroi’s Legend Davis runs against Freedom during their WPIAL playoff game Nov. 1, 2019, at Freedom.

TribLIVE’s sports reporters have you covered from Friday’s WPIAL high school football playoff action.

GAMES OF THE WEEK

• BLACKHAWK 36, GREENSBURG SALEM 7

Blackhawk’s victory came courtesy of a big second half and two long touchdown runs by speedster Marques Watson-Trent .

• BETHEL PARK 45, KISKI AREA 16

Bethel Park senior Sean McGowan finished with 97 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries.

• UPPER ST. CLAIR 34, NORTH HILLS 16

Upper St. Clair’s Ethan Dahlem scored three first-half touchdowns and threw for another, but then the Panthers played the entire second half without their do-it-all quarterback.