Author: Paul Schofield


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                                Franklin Regional junior nose guard/running back Jude Gentile beats a blocker at practice Sept. 20.
Size disadvantage not a problem for Franklin Regional nose guard Jude Gentile
September 23, 2023
When you think of a nose guards on a football team, former Steeler Casey “Big Snack” Hampton comes to mind.

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Mt. Pleasant’s Garrett Eicher (11) finds a hole in the Freeport defense and avoids the tackles of Sean Sellinger (5) and Dawson Gaillot (23) during Friday’s game.
Hutter brothers lead Mt. Pleasant in big 2nd-half rally to beat Freeport
September 22, 2023
Things didn’t look good for the Mt. Pleasant football team late in the third quarter of their nonconference game against Freeport.

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Belle Vernon’s Gabriella Dusi won the WPIAL Class 2A singles championship Thursday.
5th seed from Belle Vernon, freshman from Shady Side Academy claim WPIAL tennis titles
September 21, 2023
Belle Vernon doesn’t have a girls tennis team, but it does have a WPIAL champion.

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Jeannette senior Payton Molter
Westmoreland County football players to watch in 2023 Week 4
September 20, 2023
Player of the week

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Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin returns a punt for a touchdown against Thomas Jefferson last season.
Belle Vernon, Thomas Jefferson to square off with undefeated records on the line
Don’t think for one moment that Friday’s nonconference game between Thomas Jefferson and Belle Vernon is meaningless.

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Southmoreland volleyball enjoying great season under coaching of Kurtz
September 17, 2023
Tom Kurtz was working at a volleyball match last year when he noticed how well the Southmoreland girls were playing.

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Franklin Regional senior Ellen Liu returns shot in the section singles semifinals at Franklin Regional.
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Franklin Regional girls tennis team eyes another section title
September 16, 2023
When Franklin Regional celebrates Senior Day on Friday (Sept. 22), Ellen Liu will be the only one honored.

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Belle Vernon running back Quinton Martin (25) breaks free as teammate Alonzo Wade (4) leads the way Friday, Sept. 15, 2023.
Belle Vernon beats Penn-Trafford in battle of champions
September 15, 2023
Belle Vernon and Penn-Trafford have won WPIAL and PIAA championships the past two seasons — Belle Vernon in 2022 and Penn-Trafford in 2021.

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                                Penn-Trafford’s Ava Hershberger has scored more than 100 goals in her career.
Penn-Trafford field hockey off to strong start as team eyes 8th straight WPIAL title
September 14, 2023
Penn-Trafford field hockey coach Cindy Dutt hadn’t missed a match since she started coaching until her team played Pine-Richland on Sept. 12.

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Southmoreland quarterback Kadin Keefer throws during the WCCA 7-on-7 competition at Greater Latrobe High School.
Knoch, Southmoreland square off in battle of unexpected unbeatens
September 13, 2023
Some might be surprised by the Southmoreland and Knoch football teams starting the 2023 season at 3-0. Their coaches certainly aren’t among that group.

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Penn-Trafford junior Tasso Whipple
Westmoreland County football players to watch in 2023 Week 3
Player of the week

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Franklin Regional’s Gianna Johnson
Westmoreland County athletes of the week: Franklin Regional’s Gianna Johnson, Mt. Pleasant’s Luke Rivardo
September 9, 2023
Gianna Johnson

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Hempfield’s Keiran Lippmann is taken down by Latrobe’s John Wetzel in the first half Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, at Spartan Stadium.
Latrobe gallops to win over Hempfield
September 8, 2023
Hempfield’s marching band played the fan favorite “The Horse” during its pregame performance.

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Franklin Regional’s Gianna Johnson watches her drive on No. 7 at Champion Lakes on Thursday during the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association tournament. Johnson shot a 40 and won her first career title.
Franklin Regional’s Johnson captures WCCA title with personal-best round
September 7, 2023
When Franklin Regional girls golf coach Kane Daignault was talking to Ali Boyle about her play during the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association tournament Thursday, she told him she didn’t think the team would win the title.

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Derry junior running back/linebacker Ahmad Ward
Westmoreland County football players to watch in 2023 Week 2
September 6, 2023
Player of the week

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Latrobe’s Alex Tatsch carries the ball for a touchdown during a game against Franklin Regional on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Latrobe Memorial Stadium.
Rivals Hempfield, Latrobe look to rebound as they meet for 50th time
Latrobe and Hempfield enter Week 2 of the high school football season trying to rebound from their first losses.

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Penn-Trafford senior Antolena Damico watches her second shot on No. 6 on Aug. 29, 2023 at Greensburg Country Club.
Successful season shaping up for Penn-Trafford girls golf team
September 3, 2023
Ed Herbst has been coaching the Penn-Trafford girls golf team since 2004.

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                                Penn-Trafford senior Nick Turowski watches his drive during a match Aug. 28 at Greensburg Country Club.
New Penn-Trafford boys golf coach has same goals
New Penn-Trafford boys golf coach Jeff Newsom was once the girls coach when the program started in 1999.

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Franklin Regional’s Liam Copeland hits on 18 during the WCCA golf championship Aug. 30 at Latrobe Elks Golf Club.
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Young Franklin Regional boys golf team shows depth with key victories
September 2, 2023
How deep is the Franklin Regional boys golf team’s lineup?

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Franklin Regional’s Jamal V carries the ball as Latrobe’s Sawyer Butina closes in Friday at Latrobe Memorial Stadium.
Franklin Regional’s goal-line stands turn back Latrobe
September 1, 2023
Two goal-line stands and two third-quarter touchdown runs by Kyle Dupill helped Franklin Regional defeat Latrobe, 28-21, in a heart-thumping nonconference battle Friday at Memorial Stadium.

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Penn-Trafford’s Nick Turowski watches his putt on No. 10 bend toward the hole during the WCCA team championship Thursday at Latrobe Elks Lodge Golf Club.
Penn-Trafford golfer Nick Turowski claims 2nd WCCA title
August 31, 2023
Golfers will say there are just some courses that fit their game the best.

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Southmoreland’s Da’sjon Craggette
Westmoreland County football players to watch in 2023 Week 1
August 30, 2023
Player of the week

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Latrobe quarterback John Wetzel throws during the WCCA 7-on-7 competition at Greater Latrobe High School.
Franklin Regional, Latrobe coaches want to see improvement in Week 1 matchup
High school football coaches contend that the week between the first game of the season and the second is when they see the most improvement from their players.

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                                Penn-Trafford sophomore Mia Williams, the returning WPIAL Class 3A singles champion, practices at Penn-Trafford.
Penn-Trafford tennis star Mia Williams back for more after brilliant freshman year
August 27, 2023
Penn-Trafford sophomore Mia Williams can make history if things go as expected over the next three years.

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Hempfield’s Brady Ewing dives into the end zone past Greensburg Salem’s Keegan Young on Friday at Spartan Stadium.
Rogan Katchur, special teams lead Hempfield to win against Greensburg Salem
August 25, 2023
Two special teams plays and a three-touchdown performance by junior Rogan Katchur helped make new Hempfield coach Nick Keefer smile.

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Yough’s Antonio Marra makes a catch during the WCCA 7-on-7 competition at Greater Latrobe High School.
Antonio Marra looking for injury-free season at Yough
August 24, 2023
Antonio Marra’s high school football career at Yough has not gone as planned.

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Yough’s Raidon Kuroda
Westmoreland County football players to watch in 2023 Week Zero
August 23, 2023
Here’s a look at four Westmoreland County football players to watch in Week Zero:

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Hempfield quarterback Keiran Lippmann (12) runs a play during practice Aug. 22, 2023.
New coaches add spark to Hempfield-Greensburg Salem rivalry
Ty George was a sophomore at Hempfield the last time Greensburg Salem was victorious in this historic series.

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Penn-Trafford’s Carmen Metcalfe (left) will play safety for the Warriors this season.
Senior Metcalfe set to lead Penn-Trafford football team
August 22, 2023
It seems like every year Penn-Trafford has a senior football player step up to make a name for himself.

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Belle Vernon head coach Matt Humbert during a 7-on-7 competition at Mt. Lebanon High School.
2023 WPIAL Class 3A football breakdown: Belle Vernon heavily favored to repeat
August 20, 2023
If you ask any coach which team is considered the best in WPIAL Class 3A, the unanimous choice is returning WPIAL and PIAA champion Belle Vernon.

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Neal Shipley observes the green while golfing in the 121st U.S Amateur Championship on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021 at Oakmont Country Club.
Central Catholic grad Neal Shipley reaches U.S. Amateur semifinals
August 18, 2023
Central Catholic graduage and Ohio State grad student Neal Shipley has reached the semifinals of the 123rd annual United States Golf Association’s Amateur Championship at Cherry Hills Country Club in New Jersey.

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Ligonier Valley’s Sam Caldwell (middle) participates in a drill during practice Aug. 7 at Weller Field in Ligonier.
Ligonier Valley junior lineman Sam Caldwell assumes leadership role
Ligonier Valley football coach Roger Beitel smiled when he learned what junior center Sam Caldwell said about himself and the upcoming season.

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Yough quarterback Raidon Kuroda throws during the WCCA 7-on-7 competition July 20, 2023, at Greater Latrobe High School.
Yough aims to build on positives from last season
August 17, 2023
Ben Hoffer was part of a Yough football team that won three conference titles and compiled 24-15 record.

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Ligonier Valley’s John Jablunovsky (left) defends on Maxx Oberley during a drill in practice at Weller Field in Ligonier on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023.
With young roster, Ligonier Valley works to come together quickly
Since Roger Beitel became football coach at Ligonier Valley 20 years ago, he has taken his squad to a team camp at Shippensburg University in July.

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Hempfield quarterback Keiran Lippmann throws against Keystone Oaks during a 7-on-7 competition at Mt. Lebanon.
Hempfield senior quarterback takes on leadership role
August 15, 2023
If there is one player that Hempfield first-year football coach Nick Keefer is relying on this season, it’s senior quarterback/safety Keiran Lippmann.

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Hempfield quarterback Keiran Lippmann (12) looks to deliver a shovel pass to Brady Ewing (2) during practice Monday.
Westmoreland football coaches pleased with Day 1 work
August 14, 2023
Uneventful but productive is how four high school football coaches described the state of football practice Monday.

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Franklin Regional lineman Andrew Devola works out last season.
Franklin Regional lineman Andrew Devola itching to get season started
August 12, 2023
Andrew Devola has been champing at the bit to get the football season started.

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Penn Trafford Carmen Metcalfe makes a catch during WCCA 7-on-7 competition July 19 at Latrobe.
Penn-Trafford to rely on returning linemen in search for consistent play
August 9, 2023
Things didn’t go as planned for the Penn-Trafford football team in 2022.

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Franklin Regional quarterback Chase Lemke throws during WCCA 7-on-7 competition July 19 at Latrobe.
Franklin Regional out to defend Big East Conference title
Franklin Regional surprised many by winning the WPIAL Class 5A Big East Conference title in 2022.

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Hempfield quarterback Keiran Lippman directs traffic during against Keystone Oaks during 7-on-7 competition July 17 at Mt. Lebanon.
Hempfield hopes to regain buzz under 1st-year head coach
August 8, 2023
For the first time in years, there was a buzz surrounding the Hempfield football program in 2022.

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Pine-Richland lineman Ryan Cory works out during practice last season.
2023 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Pine-Richland’s Ryan Cory
August 1, 2023
Pine-Richland football coach Jon LeDonne describes Ryan Cory as an old-school type of player.

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Penn-Trafford advances to semifinals of Junior Legion state tournament
July 30, 2023
It was the Ethan Septak show for the Penn-Trafford Junior baseball team Sunday at the Pennsylvania Junior Legion state tournament.

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West Point Little League, Penn-Trafford Junior Legion teams post state wins
July 29, 2023
West Point’s 11-year-old girls softball team and the Penn-Trafford Junior Legion baseball team were victorious Saturday in state tournament action.

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Keystone Oaks’ Clinton Robinson had more than 800 yards from scrimmage last season.
2023 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Keystone Oaks’ Clinton Robinson
July 26, 2023
Editor’s note: This is the 15th in a series of 25 profiles of the members of the Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team.

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Laurel Highlands’ Antwan Black caught 24 passes for 363 yards and three touchdowns in 2022.
2023 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Laurel Highlands’ Antwan Black Jr.
July 20, 2023
Editor’s note: This is the ninth in a series of 25 profiles of the members of the Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team.

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Bushy Run stays unbeaten, Latrobe eliminated from Region 7 American Legion tournament
July 17, 2023
Bushy Run used a strong pitching performance from Robbie Andrews to finish Pool A play at the Pennsylvania American Legion Region 7 undefeated Monday.

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Norwin junior Aiden Kwiecinski takes a rip duing batting practice at the first Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association baseball showcase Monday at Westmoreland County Community College.
Inaugural WCCA baseball showcase draws larger turnout than expected
When the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association approached Mike Draghi about hosting a baseball showcase, he didn’t hesitate in saying yes.

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Latrobe’s Vinny Amatucci scores in the District 31 American Legion championship game July 12.
American Legion baseball teams vie for spots in state tournament in Latrobe
July 14, 2023
The Steelers aren’t the only team arriving in Latrobe this month.

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Penn-Trafford lineman Zach Tomosovich
2023 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Penn-Trafford’s Zach Tomosovich
Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of 25 profiles of the members of the Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team.

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Palmer Jackson is one of 16 Hannastown members in the field for the 2023 West Penn Amateur.
Hannastown Golf Club ready to host West Penn Amateur for 1st time
July 8, 2023
For the first time in the 123-year history of the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association Amateur Championship, Hannastown Golf Club in Greensburg will host the event.

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Latrobe’s Vinny Kilkeary celebrates beating Canon-McMillan’s Andrew Binni to win the 127-pound weight class in the PIAA Class 3A individual wrestling championships Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the Giant Center in Hersey.
Latrobe wrestling champ Vinny Kilkeary selected Tribune-Review Westmoreland Boys Athlete of the Year
July 1, 2023
Vinny Kilkeary isn’t wasting any time getting started at Ohio State.

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Jeannette’s Eli Jones drives against Westmont Hilltop’s Jack Wesner (22) at the third annual Tre Cunningham Memorial Basketball Tournament on Saturday.
Jeannette coach pleased with performance at Tre Cunningham Memorial Basketball Tournament
June 25, 2023
There was no one better than Jeannette senior Tre Cunningham in 2018 when he was named the Tribune-Review’s Boys Athlete of the Year.

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Penn-Trafford pitcher Dylan Grabowski delivers against Shaler during their PIAA Class 5A state quarterfinal on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Gateway.
Penn-Trafford’s Dylan Grabowski tabbed Tribune-Review Westmoreland Baseball Player of the Year
June 24, 2023
When Penn-Trafford baseball coach Lou Cortazzo was asked to nominate players for the Tribune-Review Westmoreland all-star team, his answer was “all of my players.”

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Nolan Shilling watches his drive on No. 17 at Latrobe Country Club on Thursday, June 22, 2023, during the Westmoreland County Golf Association Junior Championship.
Shilling captures Westmoreland County Junior tournament
June 22, 2023
Nolan Shilling just got done competing in the West Penn Open on Wednesday, facing fast, slick greens for three days at Edgewood Country Club.

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The Tre Cunningham Memorial Basketball Tournament championship chain.
Schedule set for 3rd annual Tre Cunningham Memorial Basketball Tournament
The third annual Tre Cunningham Memorial Basketball Tournament will be held Thursday through Saturday at Jeannette.

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New Latrobe girls basketball coach Mackenzie Livingston
Latrobe hires Livingston as girls basketball coach
June 20, 2023
When Mackenzie Livingston interviewed for a teaching position in the Greater Latrobe School District, she was excited to learn the girls basketball coaching position was available.

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Jimmy Meyers places his ball on the green during the 2021 U.S. Amateur.
3-way tie atop West Penn Open 1st-round leaderboard
June 19, 2023
There was a three-way tie for the lead after Day 1 of the 120th West Penn Open on Monday at Edgewood Country Club.

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Burrell’s Calio Zanella takes down Brookville’s Antonio Thornton during the 2023 PIAA Class 2A team championships.
High school wrestling coaches take wait-and-see approach with 3-point takedown
June 18, 2023
There was a major shakeup in college wrestling earlier this month when the value of a takedown was changed from two to three points in a move meant to encourage more aggressive offense.

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                                Bushy Run’s Gavin Good rips a double in a District 31 American Legion playoff game at Murrysville last season.
Bushy Run American Legion looks to go to next level with trophy hunt
When Bushy Run coach Scott Peyman met with the team before the first game of the season June 9, he got a few looks when he told them it’s time to take it to another level.

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Bushy Run pitcher Peyton Bigler rips an RBI triple against Murrysville last season.
District 31 Legion teams catching up after success of high school programs
June 17, 2023
It is catch-up time for baseball teams in District 31 American Legion.

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Hempfield pitcher Riley Miller reacts after giving up the only run of the game during the PIAA Class 6A state championship game against North Penn on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Penn State.
Hempfield sophomore pitcher Riley Miller stands tall in PIAA finals defeat
June 15, 2023
UNIVERSITY PARK — She’s cool. She’s calm. She’s collected.

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Blue Mountain’s Victoria Konkus scores the winning run under Montour pitcher Kaitlin Molitoris during the bottom of the sixth inning of the PIAA Class 4A championship game Thursday at Penn State.
Late, 2-out rally by Blue Mountain denies Montour its 1st PIAA softball title
UNIVERSITY PARK — Montour could taste its first PIAA softball title.

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Sekne leads Sunnehanna Amateur
Because of rain Wednesday morning, Round 1 of the 82nd Sunnehanna Amateur was delayed by three hours and was completed Thursday morning.

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Hopewell’s Lucas Arington fouls a ball off his foot during a PIAA Class 4A playoff game against Bellefonte on Monday, June 12,, 2023 at Homer City. Arington hit a three-run home run during the fourth inning.
Hopewell baseball’s magical playoff run ends in state semifinals
June 12, 2023
HOMER CITY – Hopewell’s magical baseball season came to an end Monday in the PIAA Class 4A playoffs, one game shy of a trip to State College for the championship game.

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                                Bushy Run’s Gavin Good rips a double in the third inning to score Jason Sabol July 7, 2022, in a District 31 American Legion playoff game at Murrysville.
Bushy Run Legion baseball season delayed by Penn-Trafford run to state tournament
June 11, 2023
The Bushy Run American Legion season was supposed to begin June 5, but the success of Penn-Trafford’s varsity baseball team has delayed the start.

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                                Norwin High School’s Tim Tray clears a jump during the PIAA Class AAA pole vault competition May 24, 2003, at Shippensburg University. Tray finished third in the event with a vault of 14 feet, 6 inches.
Former WPIAL pole vault champion Tim Tray’s facility offers vaulters a chance to improve
June 10, 2023
When Tim Tray was in high school at Norwin, the school didn’t have an indoor facility to practice the pole vault.

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Hempfield freshman Lauren Howard is greeted at home plate after clubbing a third-inning home run in a PIAA Class 6A quarterfinal against Downingtown East on Thursday at Cumberland Valey High School.
Freshman slugger, sophomore ace power Hempfield into state semifinals
June 8, 2023
MECHANICSBURG — Hempfield rode the hot bat of freshman Lauren Howard and the spinning pitches of sophomore Riley Miller to a win Thursday in the PIAA Class 6A quarterfinals.

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Penn-Trafford pitcher Nolan Marasti celebrates after an inning-ending strikeout against Plum on April 11.
After knocking off state’s No. 1-ranked team, Penn-Trafford baseball stares down WPIAL champs
June 7, 2023
Penn-Trafford coach Lou Cortazzo was a second baseman for the Warriors in 1981 when his team upset Greensburg Salem in the first round of the WPIAL playoffs.

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Franklin Regional’s Finn Solomon celebrates winning in the 145-pound final during 2022 WPIAL Class 3A wrestling championships.
Franklin Regional wrestling alum Finn Solomon transfers to Pitt from NC State
When Finn Solomon was at Franklin Regional, he never considered wrestling for Pitt.

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Mt. Pleasant wrestling coach Zach Snyder works with his wrestlers during a 2019 practice.
Zach Snyder resigns as Mt. Pleasant wrestling coach
Mt. Pleasant is looking for a new wrestling coach after Zach Snyder resigned last week to spend more time with his family.

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Penn-Trafford’s Dylan Grabowski forces out Plum’s Jake Dombkowski at second base on April 11.
Westmoreland PIAA baseball capsules: Games for Thursday, June 8, 2023
PIAA baseball playoffs

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Latrobe’s Dante Basciano is tagged out by Bellefonte second baseman Peyton Vancas trying to steal as shortstop Triston Heckman celebrates during a PIAA Class 4A baseball first-round playoff game Monday at Bellefonte.
Latrobe’s furious rally comes up short in 1st round of PIAA baseball playoffs
June 5, 2023
BELLEFONTE — Oh so close.

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Greensburg Central’s Macee Magill makes a catch against Apollo-Ridge on Monday, April 24, 2023, at Seton Hill.
Greensburg Central Catholic softball team ready to take on District 9 champ Cranberry in state playoffs
June 4, 2023
Greensburg Central Catholic softball coach Mike Gaffney has been coaching the Centurions for 12 seasons.

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Penn-Trafford’s Brady Lane celebrates after driving in the go-ahead runs against Plum on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, in Harrison City.
Penn-Trafford has unfinished business, opens state playoffs against Central Mountain
When Lou Cortazzo was named interim baseball coach at Penn-Trafford two weeks before the season began, people around the district were stunned at the timing.

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Latrobe’s Anthony Massari drives in a run during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game against Hopewell on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Wild Things Park.
Westmoreland PIAA baseball capsules: Games for Monday, June 5, 2023
PIAA baseball playoffs

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Penn-Trafford’s Matt Sarnowski takes third in the boys discus throw during the PIAA Class 3A track and field championships May 26 at Shippensburg University.
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Penn-Trafford’s Matt Sarnowski caps season with 3rd-place finish at PIAA meet
It doesn’t happen often, but two of the top discus throwers in Pennsylvania reside in Westmoreland County and live less than 10 miles apart.

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Franklin Regional’s Owen Sinclair hits a game-tying two-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning May 8 at Haymaker Park.
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North Allegheny AD Bob Bozzuto looking to revive Murrysville American Legion baseball
June 3, 2023
Bob Bozzuto loves baseball. He’ll talk all day about the game he loves.

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Belle Vernon’s Alexa Daniels, Maren Metikosh and Olivia Kolowitz celebrate with the trophy beating Montour in the WPIAL Class 4A softball championship game Wednesday at Lilley Field at Cal (Pa.).
Belle Vernon senior’s memorable day helps team dedicate WPIAL-title win to coach
June 2, 2023
Belle Vernon senior Alexa Daniels had quite an eventful WPIAL Class 4A softball championship game Wednesday.

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The Trinity softball team celebrates with the WPIAL championship trophy after defeating Armstrong in the Class 5A final Thursday at Lilley Field.
Trinity outhits Armstrong to win 1st WPIAL softball title
June 1, 2023
Trinity found the right formula to defeat one of the best hitting teams in the WPIAL: outhit them.

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Belle Vernon celebrates beating Montour in the WPIAL softball Class 4A championship May 31, 2023, Lilley Field at Cal U.
Belle Vernon holds off Montour to win WPIAL Class 4A softball title in wild finish
May 31, 2023
It might have been the wildest finish to a WPIAL softball championship game in years.

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Seton LaSalle’s DiMaggio LoNero celebrates with the WPIAL championship trophy on the dugout with teammates after defeating Serra Catholic in the Class 2A final on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Wild Things Park.
Seton LaSalle beats defending champion Serra Catholic to claim 3rd WPIAL baseball title
May 30, 2023
Seton LaSalle pitcher Brian Reed was asked if he knew his record was this season.

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Penn-Trafford’s Jake McClintock works against Hampton’s Jacob Krempasky during their WPIAL Class 2A playoff game May 24 at RMU.
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After deep playoff run, Penn-Trafford boys lacrosse continue to grow
May 28, 2023
Before the season, Penn-Trafford coach Charlie Hach and his players set goals of making the playoffs, winning a playoff game and reaching the Final Four.

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Biondi gymnasts Isabella Biondi (left) and Capriana Biondi
Biondi Gymnastics competitors add to medal collection during successful season
When Alison Biondi began Alison Biondi Gymnastics, LLC in Penn Township, she had five gymnasts.

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OLSH’s Antonio Votour celebrates winning the boys 110 hurdles during the PIAA Class 2A track and field championships Saturday at Shippensburg University.
OLSH’s Antonio Votour claims state gold in 110 hurdles
May 27, 2023
SHIPPENSBURG – Our Lady of the Sacred Heart senior Antonio Votour came into the PIAA track and field championships coming off a record performance at the WPIAL championships May 17.

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Waynesburg’s Andrew Layton celebrates after clearing 15 feet, 3 inches to win the boys pole vault during the PIAA Class 2A track and field championships Saturday at Shippensburg University.
Waynesburg’s Andrew Layton fights through pain to win PIAA Class 2A pole vault
SHIPPENSBURG – Talk about a gutsy performance at the PIAA track and field championships Saturday at Shippensburg University’s Seth Grove Stadium.

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Hempfield’s Peyton Murray wins the boys discus throw during the PIAA Class 3A track & field championships Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Shippensburg.
Hempfield’s Peyton Murray gives dad a special gift, a gold medal in PIAA discus
SHIPPENSBURG — Father’s Day isn’t until June 18, but Peyton Murray gave his dad and coach the best present ever.

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Hampton’s Dale Hall edges Butler’s Drew Griffith to win the boys 1,600-meter run during the PIAA Class 3A track and field championships Friday at Shippensburg University.
Hampton junior pulls off dramatic, shocking win in PIAA 1,600 meters
May 26, 2023
If it had been a horse race, the PIAA Class 3A boys 1,600-meter run would have needed a photo finish to decide the winner.

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Hempfield’s Liz Tapper won the shot put at the PIAA Class 3A track and field championships for the second time Friday.
Hempfield’s Liz Tapper looking to make history after defending PIAA shot put title
SHIPPENSBURG — In the history of great throwers at Hempfield, only Rachel Serafin (2011-13) was a multiple state champion in an event, winning three discus titles.

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Greensburg Salem’s Cody Rubrecht sets the school record in pole vault at the WPIAL championships.
Greensburg Salem’s Cody Rubrecht makes huge leap in the pole vault
May 24, 2023
Before this spring, Greensburg Salem senior Cody Rubrecht was known as an outstanding football player.

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North Allegheny’s Jeremiah Satcho (0) dives for a ball Tuesday, May 23, 2023, against Penn-Trafford in a WPIAL Class 3A semifinal.
North Allegheny boys volleyball too much for Penn-Trafford
May 23, 2023
North Allegheny has built a dynasty in the WPIAL in boys volleyball.

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Penn-Trafford’s Nolan Marasti pitches to Peters Township during a WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinal Monday, May 22, 2023 at West Mifflin.
Nolan Marasti, Penn-Trafford avenge last season’s playoff loss to Peters Township
May 22, 2023
Penn-Trafford senior pitcher Nolan Marasti waited all season to pitch again in the WPIAL playoffs.

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Hempfield third baseman Maxwell Short scoops up a ball hit by Norwin’s Chris Slatt in the fourth inning Thursday May 4, 2023, at Norwin High School. The Spartans face Pine-Richland in the Class 6A quarterfinals.
Westmoreland WPIAL baseball capsules: Games for Monday, May 22, 2023
May 21, 2023
WPIAL baseball playoffs

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                                Penn-Trafford’s Matthew Sarnowski takes second in the boys discus at the WPIAL Class 3A track and field championships May 17 at Slippery Rock University.
Penn-Trafford’s Matt Sarnowski qualifies for PIAA championships
Penn-Trafford junior Matt Sarnowski picked a great time to soar up the state track and field rankings.

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Plum eighth-grader Haley Leiendecker wrestles during a match against Fox Chapel on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, at Plum High School.
WPIAL girls wrestlers excited about PIAA stamp of approval
May 20, 2023
When Connellsville’s Jayanah Nobles qualified for the My House Pennsylvania Girls Wrestling Championship in March, she was disappointed it wasn’t held at Giant Center in Hershey.

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Franklin Regional’s Abigail Paterline set a school record in the 100-meter hurdles this season.
Franklin Regional’s Abigail Paterline, Monroe Law continue banner track seasons
The future is certainly bright for sophomore Abigail Paterline and freshman Monroe Law.

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Yough’s Zach Foster steals second base as Keystone Oaks’ Ty Serakowski can’t handle the throw during WPIAL Class 3A baseball playoff action Thursday at Norwin.
Yough uses powerful offense to rout Keystone Oaks in 3A baseball playoffs
May 18, 2023
Carson Pasinski picked a great time to earn his first victory on the mound.

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Hempfield’s Elizabeth Tapper won the girls discus at the WPIAL Class 3A track and field championships Wednesday.
Hempfield’s Liz Tapper collects 2 more titles, 4 others from Westmoreland County win WPIAL gold
May 17, 2023
When you’re ranked No. 1 in the state, anything less than your best could be considered unacceptable.

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Yough’s Jack Sampson slides into third base against Greensburg Salem on May 9, 2023.
Westmoreland WPIAL baseball playoff capsules: Games for Thursday, May 18, 2023
WPIAL baseball playoffs

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Derry’s Ashton Beighley slides into home during a WPIAL Class 3A preliminary round game against Mt. Pleasant on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.
Derry’s bats come alive in Class 3A win over Mt. Pleasant
May 16, 2023
First-year Derry coach Doug Kelly avoided getting drenched with water after his first WPIAL playoff win.

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Hempfield’s Elizabeth Tapper is the top shot put and discus thrower in the state, despite her struggles with a Lisfranc injury.
7 Westmoreland County athletes seeded No. 1 at WPIAL Track and Field Championship
There are seven individuals from Westmoreland County headed to the WPIAL track and field championships on Wednesday at Slippery Rock University seeded No. 1 in their events.

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Kiski Area’s Jacob Bucci drives in a run against Hampton on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Hampton.
Westmoreland WPIAL baseball playoff capsule: Game for Wednesday, May 17, 2023
WPIAL baseball playoffs

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Latrobe starting pitcher Kayla Williams throws against Western Beaver during a WPIAL Class 5A first-round game Monday at Gateway High School.
Latrobe softball pulls away from Western Beaver in Class 5A playoff opener
May 15, 2023
It took three innings before the Latrobe batters could solve Western Beaver sophomore pitcher Emma Bogacki.

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Gee, Van Sickle advance to U.S. Open qualifier
Oakmont head pro Devin Gee and Pine-Richland grad Mike Van Sickle were among the four golfers to advance to the U.S. Open Sectional from The Club at Nevillewood on Monday.

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Luke Nicotera is one of Mt. Pleasant’s top pitchers and hitters.
Westmoreland WPIAL baseball playoff capsule: Game for Tuesday, May 16, 2023
WPIAL baseball playoffs

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Sewickley Academy grad Li advances to U.S. Open Sectional
May 14, 2023
Sewickley Academy graduate Jason Li became the fourth player from the Pittsburgh area to qualify for the United States Golf Association Sectional qualifiers in late May and early June.

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Penn-Trafford baseball players celebrate their 10-9 victory over Franklin Regional on May 8 to clinch a share of the WPIAL Section 1-5A title in Harrison City.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Baseball team clinches section title
Midway through the baseball season, Penn-Trafford team was sitting at 3-3 in Section 1-5A and in danger of missing the WPIAL playoffs.

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                                Sohta Miyagawa performs as Prince Eric in the Penn-Trafford production of “The Little Mermaid.”
Foreign exchange student makes his mark on stage, court at Penn-Trafford
When Sohta Miyagawa arrived at Penn-Trafford for his junior year, little was known about his talents.

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                                The 2023 Franklin Regional boys lacrosse team.
Strong start helps propel Franklin Regional boys lacrosse into WPIAL playoffs
May 13, 2023
Franklin Regional boys lacrosse coach Luke Stephens is familiar with the Panthers program.

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Latrobe’s Louis Amatucci rounds third during a WPIAL Class 5A first-round playoff game against Thomas Jefferson last season.
Latrobe looks to recapture playoff magic as Westmoreland County baseball teams learn their seeds
May 12, 2023
When the Latrobe baseball team won the WPIAL and PIAA Class 5A championship in 2017, the Wildcats did it with strong pitching and timely hitting.

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Greensburg Central Catholic boys celebrate their first WPIAL Class 2A track and field championship Tuesday at Peters Township.
Greensburg Central Catholic boys capture WPIAL Class 2A title; Quaker Valley girls repeat
May 9, 2023
When the Greensburg Central Catholic boys track team was riding home from the 2022 WPIAL Class 2A track and field championship, coach Mike Brewer’s athletes told him that, next year, they were coming back for a ring.

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Frazier’s Rune Lawrence reacts after defeating Beth-Center’s Jake Layhue in the 189-pound finals of the WPIAL tournament at Chartiers Valley High School on Feb. 25.
3-time state champ Rune Lawrence of Frazier picks West Virginia
One of the top wrestlers in the WPIAL will be headed south to continue his wrestling career.

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Greensburg Salem coach Anthony Manley hugs Peyton Chismar (12) after the Golden Lions’ dramatic comeback Monday.
Greensburg Salem uses dramatic comeback to beat Yough, stay in section title hunt
May 8, 2023
Greensburg Salem baseball coach Anthony Manley said he didn’t say much to his team heading into the bottom of the seventh inning.

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Derry sophomore Sophia Mazzoni won the javelin throw in the WPIAL Class 2A semifinals.
Derry girls eyeing 1st WPIAL track and field championship
Whatever the outcome for the Derry girls track and field team at the WPIAL Class 2A championship Tuesday, it will be a historical moment for the program.

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                                Penn Trafford’s Kate Schall won the 2023 WCCA title in the 400 meters in a time of 58.9 seconds.
Penn-Trafford’s Kate Schall wins WCCA title, eyes school record in 400
May 7, 2023
If Penn-Trafford senior Kate Schall wanted to pursue a track and field career at Penn State, her high school coach Eric Reger believes she would continue to find success.

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Penn-Trafford’s Dylan Grabowski is a member of the 2023 baseball team; and Franklin Regional senior Gwen Shilling.
Westmoreland H.S. athletes of the week: P-T’s Dylan Grabowski and Franklin Regional’s Gwen Shilling
May 6, 2023
Dylan Grabowski

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Franklin Regional’s Gwen Shilling competes against Hampton on April 11, 2023, at Franklin Regional.
Franklin Regional girls lacrosse progressing ahead of WPIAL playoffs
Regan McComb has seen steady progress since she took over the Franklin Regional girls lacrosse program in 2021.

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Yough assistant coach Casey Teagarden watches his team play McGuffey on Friday.
Yough locks up at least a tie for section title
May 5, 2023
Yough baseball coach Dan Palm said he couldn’t have been happier with his team’s start Friday against McGuffey.

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Plum pitcher Colin Watson walks from the mound after getting a strikeout to end the top of the sixth inning against Franklin Regional on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Plum.
Colin Watson comes through for Plum in comeback win over Franklin Regional
May 4, 2023
Plum baseball coach Carl Vollmer usually uses junior Colin Watson in save situations.

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Derry boys volleyball coach Shawn Spencer talks with his team during a match against Deer Lakes last season.
Derry boys volleyball to celebrate program’s 50th anniversary with reunion
May 2, 2023
The Derry boys volleyball program is celebrating its 50th season with a reunion in July.

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Penn-Trafford’s Matthew Warnowski takes second in the boys discus during the Wildcat Invitational on April 14 at Latrobe’s Memorial Stadium.
                                Chaz Palla | Tribune-Review
Penn-Trafford boys track team earns trip to WPIAL semifinals
April 30, 2023
The Penn-Trafford track and field program is trending up under fifth-year coach Eric Reger, who has been with the program for 12 seasons.

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Penn-Trafford’s Brayden Stone drves a ball to the gap for a double Apri 25, 2023, against Penn Hills.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Warriors get needed sweep in baseball
With two weeks remaining in the regular season, the Penn-Trafford baseball team couldn’t afford a split in the two-game series against last-place Penn Hills if the Warriors hoped to qualify for the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs.

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Franklin Regional’s Monroe Law sets a record to win the 100-meter dash during the WCCA meet Thursday.
Franklin Regional freshman sprinter makes headlines with WCCA meet record
April 27, 2023
There was only one meet record set Thursday at the 100th Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association track and field championship at Latrobe, but there were a lot of good performances.

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Kiski Area’s Eliza Miller takes it home for third in the girls 3,200-meter relay during the WCCA meet Thursday.
Kiski Area’s Eliza Miller adds to medal collection with 2 WCCA track titles
Kiski Area junior Eliza Miller has collected a bunch of medals from Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association this year.

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Yough third baseman Kaylin Ritenour appears to tag out Southmoreland junior Gwen Basinger, but umpires ruled Basinger safe Wednesday.
Southmoreland close to clinching Section 3 softball title
April 26, 2023
The Southmoreland softball team all but wrapped up the WPIAL Section 3-3A title Wednesday.

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Hempfield’s Elizabeth Tapper wins the shot put at during the Lady Spartan/Wildcat Invitational on April 14.
Norwin teams, Hempfield throwers among athletes to beat as WCCA meet hits milestone
The Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association is celebrating its 100th boys track and field championship Thursday at Latrobe’s Memorial Stadium.

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Penn Hills’ Chyno Spearman (13) is tagged out by Penn-Trafford shortstop Brayden Stone attempting to steal Tuesday at Penn-Trafford.
Penn-Trafford gets needed sweep, improves playoff position
April 25, 2023
If the Penn-Trafford baseball team had any hope of making the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs this season, a sweep of last-place Penn Hills was mandatory.

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Norwin’s Nataiah Robertson finishes ahead of Greensburg Central Catholic’s Ella Zambruno and Penn-Trafford’s Kate Schall in the girls 100-meter dash during the Westmoreland County Track and Field Championships on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Memorial Stadium in Latrobe.
Norwin looking to clinch section titles
April 23, 2023
First place in WPIAL Section 1-3A track and field will be on the line Tuesday when Hempfield visits Norwin.

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Penn-Trafford coach Charlie Hach talks to his team between quarters of a boys’ lacrosse match April 17, 2023 at Baldwin.
Penn-Trafford boys lacrosse riding 5-game winning streak
When Charlie Hach took over the Penn-Trafford boys lacrosse program, his first year was a short one because of the covid-19 pandemic that shuttered spring sports in 2020.

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Kiski Area senior LeBryn Smith unleashes a pitch against Highlands on Thursday.
Good pitching, solid defense lead Kiski Area to sweep of Highlands
April 20, 2023
Baseball, at times, can be a simple game.

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East Allegheny second baseman Traynor Janosko (20) turns a double play in the second inning by avoiding the slide of Burrell’s Kwade Kirchatrz (5) on Wednesday.
East Allegheny pounces on Burrell mistakes to take Section 3-3A series opener
April 19, 2023
Burrell baseball coach Mark Spohn wasn’t in a talkative mood Wednesday after his team’s Section 3-3A game at East Allegheny.

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Norwin’s Adam Bilinsky (left) and Hempfield’s Elizabeth Tapper (right) display their awards with Judge Michael J. Stewart II.
Hempfield’s Tapper, Norwin’s Bilinsky win Scholar Athlete Excellence Awards
April 18, 2023
During Judge Michael J. Stewart II’s first year as sponsor of the Westmoreland County Scholar Athlete banquet, 2023 winners of the Excellence Award were picked from an outstanding group of finalists.

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Hempfield’s Lucas Kapusta beats Abington Heights’s Brian Heard, 5-3, during a 152-pound bout in the round of 16 at the PIAA Class 3A wrestling championships March 9 at the Giant Center in Hershey.
Wrestling notebook: Hempfield’s Lucas Kapusta picks Lock Haven; Gabe Willochell transfers
When Hempfield senior Lucas Kapusta visited Lock Haven last summer, he made a connection with assistant coach Nate Carr.

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Norwin’s Madelynn Kessler is a 2023 Westmoreland County Scholar-Athlete Excellence Award nominee.
A closer look at 2023 Westmoreland County Scholar-Athlete honorees
April 16, 2023
Belle Vernon

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Hempfield’s LaRoyal Wilson is the the 2023 Mike and John Ferrante Memorial Award winner.
Hempfield assistant coach LaRoyal Wilson selected as Ferrante Memorial Award winner
If you ever attend a Hempfield track and field practice, you would swear the coach conducting calisthenics was a U.S. Marine Corps officer.

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Penn-Trafford pitcher Nolan Marasti delivers against Plum on April 11 in Harrison City. He pitched into the seventh and struck out five to earn the win.
Penn-Trafford boys track team breaks 51-year drought with win over Hempfield
Penn-Trafford defeated Hempfield in a boys track and field dual meet for the first time in 51 years April 12.

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Freshman Georgia Vislocky is one of the top scorers on the Penn-Trafford girls lacrosse team.
Penn-Trafford girls lacrosse having its best season
The Penn-Trafford girls lacrosse team dropped two tough matches April 11-12, but that hasn’t cast a shadow on what has been accomplished.

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Hempfield junior Carson Shuglie
Westmoreland athletes of the week: Hempfield’s Carson Shuglie, Franklin Regional’s Monroe Law
April 15, 2023
Carson Shuglie

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Kiski Area’s Justin Tucker hands off to Samuel Plazio to run the anchor leg en route to winning the boys 3,200-meter relay during the Lady Spartan/Wildcat Invitational on Friday.
Kiski Area wins relay with personal-best time at Lady Spartan/Wildcat Invitational
April 14, 2023
The Kiski Area boys 3,200-meter relay team came into Friday’s Lady Spartan/Wildcat Invitational looking to improve.

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Hempfield’s Peyton Murray wins the discus during the Lady Spartan/Wildcat Invitational on Friday.
Hempfield’s Peyton Murray, Franklin Regional’s Monroe Law shine at invitational
Hempfield junior Peyton Murray and Franklin Regional freshman Monroe Law had strong performances Friday at the Lady Spartan/Wildcat Invitational at Memorial Stadium.

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Greensburg Salem’s returning starters are (from left) Owen Tutich, Ethan Wilson and Peyton Chismar.
Greensburg Salem baseball team riding hot start
April 10, 2023
When Greensburg Salem baseball coach Anthony Manley huddled with his team after practice Monday, they talked about the job in front of them.

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Derry sophomore Sophia Mazzoni lets loose a throw Wednesday.
Derry sophomore Mazzoni breaks school javelin record
April 9, 2023
Derry sophomore Sophia Mazzoni was a catcher playing softball up until eighth grade.

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                                Penn-Trafford senior Kate Schall plays the ball against North Allegheny in the 2022 WPIAL Class 4A semifinals.
Penn-Trafford’s Schall, Tarabrella nominated for county scholar/athlete award
One of the rights of spring is the annual Westmoreland County Scholar/Athlete Awards dinner.

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Penn-Trafford’s Dylan Grabowski celebrates after turning a double play to end the game against Franklin Regional last season.
                                Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review
Penn-Trafford notebook: Baseball team splits with Armstrong
Dylan Grabowski and Nolan Marasti had strong pitching performances against Armstrong the first week of April, but the lack of hitting left the Penn-Trafford baseball team with a split in Section 1-5A.

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Franklin Regional’s Aiden Bunker takes second in the WPIAL Class 3A boys 200 IM on March 2 at Pitt’s Trees Pool.
Franklin Regional’s Bunker, Todero up for scholar/athlete award
April 8, 2023
One of the passages of spring is the annual Westmoreland County Scholar/Athlete Awards dinner.

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21 Western Pa. youth wrestlers win junior state championships
April 7, 2023
The Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling Youth State Championships were held recently at Petersen Events Center.

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Knoch catcher Cody Fike tags out Highlands’ Shawn Kramer in the fourth inning Tuesday.
Knoch baseball turns back Highlands in rematch
April 4, 2023
The Highlands baseball team was hoping to complete a two-game Section 4-4A sweep of Knoch after rallying Monday for a victory.

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Latrobe’s Vinny Kilkeary celebrates beating Canon-McMillan’s Andrew Binni to win the 127-pound title at the PIAA Class 3A wrestling championships March 11.
Trib HSSN wrestling all-stars: Latrobe’s Vinny Kilkeary earns top honors with run to 3rd state title
March 26, 2023
Wrestler of the year

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Penn-Trafford players Brad Heinbaugh (15), Logan Swartz (gray shirt), Daniel Tarabrella (28), Andrew Kessler (32) and Patrick Schall (far right) celebrate a point during last year’s WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinals at Hempfield.
Penn-Trafford volleyball looking to carry momentum from strong playoff showing
The Penn-Trafford boys volleyball team came on strong in 2022 by qualifying for the WPIAL playoffs and coming within one victory of making the PIAA tournament.

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Penn-Trafford junior catcher Mackenzie Keenan shows her teammates how it’s done during practice Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
Penn-Trafford softball looking for new leaders to emerge
Penn-Trafford softball coach Denny Little had his team back at work March 21 after a nonsection loss at Mt. Pleasant.

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Chartiers Valley senior Dylan Evans attempts to take down Illinois’ Ethan Stiles in the 160-pound match at the 49th annual Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic on Saturday at Peters Township.
Ohio State recruits beat Penn State recruits, Pa. squad falls at Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic
March 25, 2023
Vinny Kilkeary and Rocco Welsh ended their high school careers with wins at the 49th annual Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic on Saturday at Peters Township.

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Burrell’s Cooper Hornack celebrates after winning the 127-pound title at the PIAA Class 2A wrestling championship March 11.
Valley News Dispatch wrestling all-stars: Burrell’s Cooper Hornack gets top honor
Wrestler of the year

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Latrobe’s Vinny Kilkeary celebrates beating Canon-McMillan’s Andrew Binni to win the 127-pound title at the PIAA Class 3A wrestling championships March 11.
Westmoreland wrestling all-stars: Latrobe’s Vinny Kilkeary earns top honor
Wrestler of the year

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Norwin’s Kendall Berger (2) is fouled by Cedar Cliff’s Olivia Jones (44) during the second quarter of a PIAA Class 6A semifinal Monday, March 20, 2023.
Norwin’s playoff run ends in overtime against undefeated Cedar Cliff
March 20, 2023
ALTOONA – Norwin saw its run to the PIAA Class 6A championship game end Monday night at Altoona’s Field House.

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Penn-Trafford’s Lou Cortazzo talks to Matt Lichota about baserunning during a scrimmage against Butler last season.
Penn-Trafford baseball has new coach, same expectations
Lou Cortazzo may be the new baseball coach at Penn-Trafford, but the goals haven’t changed.

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Purdue’s Matt Ramos, left, competes against Iowa’s Spencer Lee during the 125-pound semifinals at the NCAA wrestling championships Friday.
Iowa’s Spencer Lee medically forfeits out of NCAAs, ending college career
March 18, 2023
After a stunning loss to Purdue’s Matt Ramos in the NCAA wrestling championship semifinals on Friday, Iowa redshirt senior Spencer Lee took a medical forfeit Saturday and will finish sixth.

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Franklin Regional’s Aiden Bunker takes seventh in the WPIAL Class 3A boys breaststroke Friday, March 3, 2023 at Trees Pool.
Strong medal haul at WPIAL meet boosts expectations for Franklin Regional swimmers
Franklin Regional swimming coach Vic Santoro went into the PIAA championships at Bucknell University on March 17 and 18 with great expectations that his team would add to its collection of medals.

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Norwin starters Lauren Palangio (left), Kendall Berger, Bailey Snowberger (3) and Ava Kobus (right) celebrate beating North Allegheny in a PIAA Class 6A girls quarterfinal Friday.
Norwin girls roll past North Allegheny, into PIAA semifinals
March 17, 2023
When North Allegheny junior Caroline Henderson banked in a half-court shot to end the third quarter, Norwin coach Brian Brozeski told his team not to worry.

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Jason Sabol is one of several returning players for new Penn-Trafford coach Lou Cortazzo.
Westmoreland baseball preview: Several new coaches in county dugouts
March 16, 2023
Lou Cortazzo was as shocked as anybody when Penn-Trafford athletic director Kerry Hetrick told him he was the new baseball coach.

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Kiski goaltender Evin Brice celebrates as time expires on his team’s 3-1 victory over Greensburg Salem in the PIHL Class A Penguins Cup semifinals at the Robert Morris University Island Sports Complex on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
Fox Chapel defeats Norwin, Kiski beats Greensburg Salem in PIHL semis
March 15, 2023
Fox Chapel is hoping the third trip to the PIHL finals is a charm.

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Waynesburg’s Rocco Welsh beats Canon-McMillan’s Matthew Furman in the 172-pound final at the PIAA Class 3A wrestling championships Saturday at the Giant Center in Hershey.
Ohio State recruits Vinny Kilkeary, Rocco Welsh headline Pittsburgh Classic rosters
Ohio State recruits Vinny Kilkeary of Latrobe and Rocco Welsh of Waynesburg headlined the WPIAL wrestlers named to the Pennsylvania wrestling team in the annual Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic.

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Penn-Trafford heavyweight Joe Enick leaps into the arms of coach Travis McKillop after his win in the semifinals of the WPIAL Class 3A wrestling tournament against Pine-Richland’s Joey Schneck on March 4.
Penn-Trafford sends record number of wrestlers to states
March 12, 2023
Waynesburg assistant coach Scott Rhodes said he was surprised when he looked in the PIAA individual championship brackets and saw that Penn-Trafford qualified five wrestlers for the state tournament.

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Latrobe’s Vinny Kikeary celebrates with coach Mark Mears and assistant coach Paul Snyder after winning the 127-pound PIAA title Saturday.
Latrobe’s Vinny Kilkeary wins 3rd PIAA wrestling title; 3 others from WPIAL claim championships
March 11, 2023
HERSHEY — You never know what type of celebration you’ll get from a wrestler after winning a PIAA title.

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Burrell’s Cooper Hornack celebrates by hitting an RKO on assistant coach Isaac Greeley after winning the 127-pound weight class during the PIAA Class 2A wrestling championships Saturday, March 11, 2023 at the Giant Center in Hershey.
Burrell’s Cooper Hornack backs his guarantee with Class 2A state wrestling championship
HERSHEY — Sometimes guarantees don’t come true.

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Canon-McMillan’s Andrew Binni celebrates beating District 3 Hempfield’s Seamus Mack, 6-4, during a 127-pound semifinal during the PIAA Class 3A wrestling championships Saturday at the Giant Center in Hershey.
Latrobe’s Vinny Kilkeary, Waynesburg’s Mac Church to wrestle for 3rd PIAA 3A titles
HERSHEY – There are 65 wrestlers in the state of Pennsylvania that have won at least three PIAA titles.

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Franklin Regional junior Tyler Kapusta looks to the official asking for a two-point takedown against Seneca Valley junior Cooper Smith at the WPIAL tournament March 4. Waynesburg’s Mac Church, left, and Latrobe’s Vinny Kilkeary look on, seemingly agreeing with Kapusta.
Coach optimistic after Franklin Regional sends 3 wrestlers to states
Franklin Regional wrestling coach Matt Lebe said he didn’t know how many Panthers would qualify for the PIAA individual tournament this year.

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Burrell’s Cooper Hornack beats North East’s Cyrus Hurd, 7-4, during the 127-pound semifinal bout at the PIAA Class 2A individual championships Friday at Giant Center in Hershey.
Burrell’s Cooper Hornack gets back to PIAA wrestling finals where a fierce rival awaits
March 10, 2023
HERSHEY —When Cooper Hornack reached the finals at the PIAA Class 2A wrestling championships in 2021, he didn’t realize how big of a deal it was.

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Latrobe’s Vinny Kilkeary beats Easton’s Benjamin Fanelli, 10-0, at 127 pounds in quarterfinal action during the PIAA Class 3A tournament Friday at the Giant Center in Hershey.
Latrobe’s Vinny Kilkeary, Hempfield’s Lucas Kapusta advance to 3A wrestling semifinals
HERSHEY — For Latrobe senior Vinny Kilkeary and Hempfield senior Lucas Kapusta, Friday’s quarterfinal-round matches at the PIAA Class 3A wrestling championships were like a business trip.

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Burrell’s Cam Baker scores back points on Muncy’s Gage Swank during the 107-pound bout in the quarterfinals during the PIAA Class 2A individual wrestling championships Friday, March 10, 2023, at the Giant Center in Hersey.
Burrell’s Cam Baker, Cooper Hornack reach PIAA Class 2A wrestling semifinals
HERSHEY — Muncy freshman Gage Swank learned a valuable lesson Friday during the quarterfinal round of the PIAA Class 2A wrestling championships — don’t make Burrell freshman Cam Baker mad.

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Hempfield’s Lucas Kapusta beats Abington Heights’s Brian Heard, 5-3, during a 152-pound bout in the Round of 16 during the PIAA Class 3A individual championships Thursday at Giant Center in Hershey.
Hempfield’s Lucas Kapusta, Penn-Trafford’s Joe Enick rally for 1st-round PIAA wrestling wins
March 9, 2023
HERSHEY — Hempfield senior Lucas Kapusta has been in a few tight overtime battles this season.

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Burrell’s Cooper Hornack beats Bermudian Springs’ Hayden Yacoviello-Andrus, 6-1, during a 127-pound bout in the Round of 16 at the PIAA individual wrestling championships Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Giant Center in Hersey.
Burrell’s Cam Baker, Cooper Hornack advance to quarterfinals in PIAA Class 2A wrestling
HERSHEY — You can never tell how a wrestler will perform the first time he competes during the PIAA individual championships at Giant Center. The venue can be intimidating even for the seasoned wrestlers.

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Greensburg Salem’s Cody Rubrecht runs the ball against Hempfield on Aug. 26, 2022 at Offutt Field in Greensburg.
Westmoreland County Scholar/Athlete candidates revealed
March 8, 2023
There is a new sponsoring judge for the annual Westmoreland County Scholar/Athlete banquet.

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Waynesburg senior Mac Church (white headgear) is vying for his third PIAA title.
7 WPIAL wrestlers look for another state title
March 7, 2023
It’s time to lay it on the line for wrestlers from the WPIAL at the PIAA individual championships that begin Thursday at Giant Center in Hershey.

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Hempfield junior Eli Carr is the Trib’s top-ranked wrestler at 139 pounds.
WPIAL individual wrestling rankings: March 8, 2023
Individual Rankings

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Washington & Jefferson pitcher/outfielder Tyler Horvat
Penn-Trafford grad looking for big season on mound, at plate for Washington & Jefferson
March 5, 2023
Tyler Horvat is beginning his final season for the Washington & Jefferson baseball team.

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Kiski Area senior Ryan Klingensmith turns into Chartiers Valley senior Brad Joling for a two-point reversal during the WPIAL Class 3A 121-pound final Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Canon-McMillan.
Kiski Area’s Klingensmith wins WPIAL Class 3A wrestling title
March 4, 2023
It turned out to be quite a weekend for the Kiski Area wrestling program.

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Latrobe senior Vinny Kilkeary tries to keep Canon-McMillan junior Andrew Binni from fleeing the mat in the 127-pound final Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the WPIAL Class 3A tournament at Canon-McMillan.
Latrobe’s Vinny Kilkeary, Waynesburg’s Mac Church win 3rd WPIAL titles
Latrobe senior Vinny Kilkeary and Waynesburg senior Mac Church joined an elite group Saturday at the WPIAL/PIAA Southwest Regional Class 3A wrestling tournament at Canon-McMillan High School.

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Latrobe senior Nate Roth picks up Bethel Park’s Ethan Higgins in the 139-pound quarterfinal at teh WPIAL Class 3A wrestling tournament March 3, 2023, at Canon-McMillan.
Latrobe’s Nate Roth starts strong at WPIAL tournament
March 3, 2023
It’s been a long and difficult journey for Latrobe senior Nate Roth.

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Penn-Trafford coach Dan Miller congratulates Peters Township coach Rocky Plassio after their WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinal May 19, 2022 at West Mifflin High School.
Penn-Trafford makes baseball coaching change
March 1, 2023
Two weeks before the start of the baseball season, Penn-Trafford has named a new coach.

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Montour players celebrate a goal during the 2019 PIHL Penguins Cup Class A championship game.
Montour out of PIHL playoffs after ineligible player controversy
February 28, 2023
It looked like the Montour hockey team was in great position to make the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League Penguins Cup playoffs two weeks ago.

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Latrobe’s Nate Roth (rear) can reach the state tournament with a strong performance this weekend.
Westmoreland high school wrestling notebook: Latrobe’s Roth looks for trip to Hershey
Latrobe senior Nate Roth might be the best wrestler in the WPIAL not to qualify for the PIAA individual championships.

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Central Valley’s Antonio Boni (top) reverses position during a WPIAL Class 2A championship win against Burrell’s Cam Baker.
WPIAL Individual Wrestling Rankings: March 1, 2023
Individual Rankings

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Laurel Highlands senior Rodney Gallagher (2) is closely guarded by North Catholic senior Max Rottman (24) and senior Andrew Maddalon (2) during a WPIAL Class 4A semifinal Monday at Norwin.
North Catholic steps up, denies Laurel Highlands another trip to WPIAL finals
February 27, 2023
North Catholic denied Laurel Highlands its fourth consecutive trip to the WPIAL championship game by defeating the second-seeded Mustangs, 74-59, in the Class 4A semifinals Monday at Norwin.

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Penn-Trafford freshman Tyler Boss (10) drives past Peters Township sophomore Mickey Vaccarello (44) while Warriors sophomore Tyler Anthony (13) looks on during a WPIAL Class 5A playoff game Feb. 17, 2023.
Playoff defeat displayed how Penn-Trafford boys ‘grew as the season went on’
February 26, 2023
When Penn-Trafford’s boys basketball team hosted Peters Township in December, the Warriors were embarrassed, losing by 29 points (74-45).

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Penn-Trafford notebook: Hockey team wins as regular season winds down
The Penn-Trafford hockey team had three players score goals in a 3-1 win over Meadville in the next-to-last game of its Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League Class 2A schedule Feb. 20.

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Laurel’s Grant MacKay celebrates after defeating Carlynton’s Chase Brandebura in the 160-pound finals for his third title at the WPIAL individual championships at Chartiers Valley High School on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
2 wrestlers join exclusive 3-time champion club at WPIAL Class 2A tournament
February 25, 2023
During the 87 years of the WPIAL championships, only 31 wrestlers have won four titles, and 84 were three-time champions.

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Yough’s Terek Crosby (2) drives between Neshannock’s Anthony Bonner (2) and Nate Rynd (0) for a bucket during a WPIAL Class 3A playoff game Thursday at North Hills.
Neshannock keeps Yough stars in check in Class 3A quarterfinal win
February 23, 2023
Normally, a coach will be critical of his team’s offensive performance.

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Fox Chapel’s Will Siegel (12) is surrounded by North Hills’ Jayden Thomas (13) and Royce Parham (44) during the WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinals Wednesday.
Freshman Eric James scores 20 in 4th to help rally North Hills past Fox Chapel
February 22, 2023
North Hills freshman Eric James put on a show in the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinal game against Fox Chapel.

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Jeannette’s Noah Sanders (2) drives down the lane between Northgate’s Stephen Goetz (10), Josh Williams (5) and Landon Lockett (1) during a WPIAL Class 2A playoff game Tuesday.
Northgate adds to breakout season with playoff win over Jeannette
February 21, 2023
It has been more than 10 years since Northgate won a WPIAL playoff basketball game, coach Cam Williams said.

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Latrobe’s Vinny Kilkeary will be vying for his third WPIAL individual wrestling title.
Wrestling notebook: 6 wrestlers look to become 3-time WPIAL champions
During the 87 years of the WPIAL individual championships, only 31 wrestlers have won four titles and 84 three titles.

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Burrell’s Julian Bertucci (top) is No. 3 in the 114-pound rankings this week.
WPIAL Individual Wrestling Rankings: Feb. 22, 2023
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Deer Lakes’ Nate Litrun (4) and Ellwood City’s Nate Williams (2) battle for a rebound during a WPIAL Class 3A playoff game Monday.
Experienced Deer Lakes runs past Ellwood City in boys Class 3A first round
February 20, 2023
Experience in a WPIAL playoff game can be the difference between a win or loss.

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The Penn-Trafford rifle team finished second at the 2023 WPIAL team championship on Feb. 7, 2023, at Dormont-Mt. Lebanon Sportsmen’s Club in Canonsburg.
Penn-Trafford wins state rifle championship
February 19, 2023
Diana Cholock described Penn-Trafford’s rifle season as crazy after her team captured the school’s first state title on Feb. 14.

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Penn-Trafford goalie Jackson Kerrigan (with now-injured defenseman Damian Dynys) has posted two shutouts this season.
Penn-Trafford hockey team heating up ahead of Penguins Cup playoffs
It’s been a roller-coaster type season for the 2022-23 Penn-Trafford hockey team.

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Burrell’s Niko Ferra (top) tries to control Highlands’ Aiden Burford during the 139-pound final Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023.
WPIAL Class 2A wrestlers begin postseason quest at section tournaments
February 18, 2023
Every wrestler who takes the mat wants to win. That doesn’t always happen, but this is the time of the season when individuals are in survival mode.

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Franklin Regonal swimmers Holden Thomas, Aiden Bunker and Ben Holm
Franklin Regional boys swimmers win 27th section title, turn focus to WPIALs
The Franklin Regional boys swimming team captured its 27th section title with a victory against Latrobe on Feb. 9.

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Penn-Trafford’s Tyler Freas drives against Peters Township’s Mickey Vaccarello in the WPIAL Class 5A first round Friday.
Peters Township survives scare from Penn-Trafford in Class 5A first round
February 17, 2023
Those who thought No. 1 Peters Township would have an easy first-round game in the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs forgot to tell No. 16 Penn-Trafford.

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Burrell’s Niko Ferra wrestles Burgettstown’s Logan Noyes during the 145-pound final of the WPIAL Class 2A team wrestling championships Feb. 4 at Chartiers-Houston High School.
High school wrestling notebook: Individual postseason starts Friday
February 14, 2023
There is no rest for the wrestlers in Class 2A.

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Seton Hill sophomore Brooklyn Fukushima slides past Wheeling catcher Madison George to score a run in the second game of a doubleheader Tuesday at Seton Hill.
Seton Hill softball sweeps Wheeling in new coach’s debut
Pirates pitchers and catchers report to Bradenton on Wednesday, but the Seton Hill softball team already has two games under its belt.

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Waynesburg senior Rocco Welsh takes down Bethlehem Catholic’s Dario Cruz during a quarterfinal match at the PIAA Class 3A team tournament.
WPIAL Individual Wrestling Rankings: Feb. 15, 2023
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The Penn-Trafford rifle team finished second at the 2023 WPIAL team championship on Feb. 7, 2023, at Dormont-Mt. Lebanon Sportsmen’s Club in Canonsburg.
After WPIAL runner-up finish, Penn-Trafford turns attention to state rifle competition
February 12, 2023
Penn-Trafford coed rifle coach Diana Cholock said she had mixed feelings about the team’s second-place finish at the WPIAL team championships Feb. 7, at Dormont-Mt. Lebanon Sportsmen’s Club in Canonsburg.

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Penn-Trafford goalie Jackson Kerrigan makes a save against Latrobe last season.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Hockey team rebounds with pair of wins
The Penn-Trafford hockey team ended a three-game losing streak by posting two impressive victories.

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Canon-McMillan’s Tanner Mizenko locks in a cradle on Waynesburg’s Floyd Huff during a match at the PIAA Class 3A team tournament Saturday.
Canon-McMillan proves point with 4th-place finish at PIAA team wrestling tournament
February 11, 2023
HERSHEY – Canon-McMillan coach Brian Krenzelak said he doesn’t care about team rankings, but he did take notice that his Big Macs were ranked sixth in the WPIAL at the start of the season.

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Franklin Regional’s R.J. Kelley (59) skates away from trouble during an Oct. 3, 2022 game.
Franklin Regional hockey shakes off slow start, heats up in 2nd half of season
Franklin Regional hockey coach John Winebrenner said he knew the start of the 2022-23 season would be a test.

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Hempfield senior Lucas Kapusta trips Central Mountain’s Gino Serafini to the mat during the 160-pound match at the PIAA Class 3A team championship Friday at the Giant Center in Hershey.
Last-second losses doom Hempfield in PIAA team tournament quarterfinals
February 10, 2023
HERSHEY – An unbelievable postseason came to an end Friday for the Hempfield Area wrestling team, but it was not from a lack of effort.

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Canon-McMillan’s Andrew Binni puts Spring-Ford’s Quinn Smith on his back during the PIAA Class 3A quarterfinals on Friday.
Canon-McMillan, Burgettstown fall in PIAA team wrestling semifinals
HERSHEY – Winning a PIAA team championship is not easy.

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Burrell freshman Jacob Stewart reacts after winning his match Feb. 10, 2023 at the PIAA Class 2A Team Tournament.
After thrilling win, Burrell bows out at PIAA team wrestling tournament
HERSHEY – One win. That is all that stood between Burrell and advancement in the PIAA Class 2A team tournament.

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Hempfield’s Eli Carr tries to take Sam Kuhns to his back during the 139-pound match Thursday at the PIAA Class 3A team championships.
Hempfield, Waynesburg, Canon-McMillan move into PIAA Class 3A team wrestling quarterfinals
February 9, 2023
HERSHEY — The victory march continued for the Hempfield wrestling team Thursday during the first round of the PIAA Class 3A team championship at Giant Center.

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Burrell’s Julian Bertucci takes Brookville’s Jared Popson to his back during the PIAA Class 2A team championships Thursday.
Burrell comes up short at PIAA Class 2A team wrestling tournament
HERSHEY — When you compete on the big stage at Giant Center in the PIAA team wrestling championship, you better bring your “A” game.

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Burgettstown junior Gaven Suica takes down Honesdale senior Braden McLaughlin during the 133-pound match at the PIAA Class 2A team championship Thursday at the Giant Center in Hershey.
Burgettstown gets WPIAL in win column at PIAA team wrestling championships
HERSHEY — Burgettstown ended a long streak for WPIAL Class 2A teams other than Burrell at the PIAA team championship Thursday at the Giant Center.

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Canon-McMillan’s Brandon Dami takes down Norwin’s John White during a 133-pound match in the WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinals Feb. 1.
A closer look at the 5 WPIAL entries in the PIAA team wrestling championship field
February 8, 2023
The PIAA team wrestling championship will begin with first-round matches Thursday at the Giant Center in Hershey. Here is a closer look at the five WPIAL teams in the field.

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Hempfield senior Lucas Kapusta faces off against Latrobe’s Braden Bronson during a match Jan. 4<ins>,</ins><ins> 2023,</ins> at Hempfield. The Spartans will face Pennridge in a first-round PIAA Team Championship Class 3A match Thursday in Hershey.
5 WPIAL teams searching for PIAA gold
February 7, 2023
Winning a PIAA championship takes a special team.

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West Allegheny junior Shawn Taylor (top) gets into a scramble with Chartiers Valley senior Dylan Evans in the 160-pound third-place match at the Powerade Wrestling Tournament on Dec. 30 at Canon-McMillan.
Trib HSSN individual wrestling rankings for Feb. 7, 2023
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Burgettstown’s Eric Kovach celebrates his victory at 152 pounds at the WPIAL Class 2A team wrestling championships Saturday at Chartiers-Houston.
Trib HSSN team wrestling rankings for Feb. 7, 2023
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Hempfield’s Lucas Kapusta puts a cradle on Allderdice’s Kaileb Wilkinson in the 160-pound bout Monday.
Hempfield wrestlers make quick work of Allderdice to earn trip to Hershey
February 6, 2023
It’s official: The Hempfield wrestling team will be headed to Hershey on Thursday to compete in the PIAA Class 3A tournament.

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Hempfield’s Eli Carr beats Connellsville’s Julian Ruggieri in the 145-pound bout during the WPIAL Class 3A team wrestling championships Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at Peters Township High School.
3 WPIAL wrestling teams set to begin PIAA tournament with preliminary-round matches
February 5, 2023
Three WPIAL wrestling teams can earn a trip to Hershey if they can win preliminary-round road matches Monday.

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Penn-Trafford’s Jake Lang rolls Kiski Area’s Clayton Cramer on his head during the 114-pound match Jan. 30, 2023 in the WPIAL CLass 3A preliminary round.
Penn-Trafford wrestlers end team season strong despite loss to Canon-McMillan
Penn-Trafford’s wrestling team can now focus on getting individuals ready for their part of the season after losing to Canon-McMillan in the first round of the WPIAL Class 3A team tournament Feb. 1.

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Penn-Trafford’s Patton Graziano won the 100-yard freestyle at the 2023 WCCA meet.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Patton Graziano wins county swimming title
Junior Patton Graziano captured the 100-yard freestyle title at the annual Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association Swimming Championship Jan. 28 at Derry Area.

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Canon-MacMillan celebrates beating Waynesburg Central in the WPIAL Class 3A Team Wrestling Championships Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at Peters Township High School.
Canon-McMillan edges Waynesburg on criteria to capture 10th WPIAL wrestling title
February 4, 2023
Waynesburg’s run as king of WPIAL wrestling ended Saturday at Peters Township.

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Franklin Regional senior Aiden Bunker competes in the 100-yard breaststroke at the WCCA swimming championships on Jan. 28 at Derry.
Franklin Regional boys swimmers check box with Westmoreland County title
During the preseason, Franklin Regional swimming coach Vic Santoro said one of the goals for his team was to win the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association title.

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Yough’s Terek Crosby (2) attempts a dunk over Mt. Pleasant’s Matt Shrum (35) during their game Friday, Feb. 3, 2023.
Yough boys roll past Mt. Pleasant for 8th consecutive victory
February 3, 2023
It might have been expected if the Yough boys basketball had suffered a letdown after a huge victory earlier this week.

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Hempfield’s Eli Carr (top) maintains control of Franklin Regional’s Nathan Stone during the 139-pound final of the Westmoreland County Coaches Association tournament Jan. 7.
Cinderella Hempfield heads into WPIAL team wrestling semifinals with confidence
When the Canon-McMillan public address announcer was announcing WPIAL Class 3A team championship scores from other sites Wednesday, fans took notice of two finals.

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Quaker Valley’s Jack Kazalas (left) scores on a double-leg takedown against Chartiers Valley’s Brady Joling during the 121-pound finals of the Allegheny County wrestling championships Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Fox Chapel High
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The Latrobe wrestling team surrounds heavyweight Wyatt Held to encourage him after he suffered an elbow injury Wednesday against Norwin.
Injury derails Latrobe against Norwin in WPIAL team tourney
February 1, 2023
The highly anticipated quarterfinal match between No. 2 Canon-McMillan and No. 7 Latrobe didn’t happen Wednesday night in the WPIAL Class 3A team tournament.

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Latrobe’s Wyatt Schmucker (left) is healthy again after missing matches earlier in the season. He and the Wildcats are chasing a WPIAL Class 3A team title.
Finally healthy, Latrobe ready for WPIAL wrestling tournament
January 31, 2023
When the 2022-23 high school wrestling season began, Latrobe was picked to be in the final four.

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North Allegheny’s Aiden Buggey (left) celebrates a victory over Carlynton’s Braiden Sudor (left) in the 215-pound finals of the Allegheny County wrestling championships Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Fox Chapel High School.
WPIAL individual wrestling rankings for Jan. 31, 2023
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Highlands’ Jabari Lewis works to defeat Knoch’s Cameron Elliot at 139 pounds on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, at Knoch High School.
WPIAL team wrestling rankings for Jan. 31, 2023
Here are this week’s WPIAL and City League team wrestling rankings. Teams are listed with overall record and last week’s ranking.

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Penn-Trafford’s Jake Lang rolls Kiski Area’s Clayton Cramer on his head during the 114-pound match in the WPIAL Class 3A team championship preliminary round Monday.
WPIAL team wrestling roundup: Penn-Trafford takes down Kiski Area; Fox Chapel gets dramatic win
January 30, 2023
Penn-Trafford stunned wrestling fans a week ago when it defeated Norwin to create a three-way tie in Section 3-3A.

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Penn-Trafford junior Hayden Coy scores back points on Norwin’s Jack White in the 127-pound match Jan. 25.
Penn-Trafford junior from wrestling family carving his own niche
January 29, 2023
Penn-Trafford junior Hayden Coy comes from a successful wrestling family.

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Top three girls medalists, from left, Latrobe’s Vanessa McMichael, Penn-Trafford’s Alyssa Balest and Hempfield’s Amelia Droste, display their medals after the WCCA girls bowling championship Jan. 21 at Hillview Lanes in Greensburg.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Balest wins 2nd county bowling title
Penn-Trafford’s Alyssa Balest took home her second consecutive Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association girls singles title at Hillview Lanes in Greensburg on Jan. 21.

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Latrobe sophomore Lauren Bell won the 100-yard butterfly at the WCCA Swimming and Diving Championships on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at Derry Area.
Athletes set 7 records at WCCA swimming championships
January 28, 2023
It was another record day for swimmers at the annual Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association swimming and diving championships Saturday at Derry Area High School.

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Officials talk before a game between Mt. Lebanon and Upper St. Clair on Jan. 10, 2023, at Mt. Lebanon High School.
PIAA working to solve shortage of sports officials
Greg Fenton recently had a rare Tuesday night off. The junior varsity basketball game he was scheduled to officiate was postponed.

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Franklin Regional’s Gavyn Beck Celebrates victory in the 160-pound final Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at the Westmoreland County Coaches Association wrestling tournament at Greensburg Salem High School.
With county title secured, Franklin Regional senior looks to take next step
Franklin Regional senior Gavyn Beck knows what he has to do if he wants to achieve his goal this season: work harder.

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Parker Sentipal and the Burgettstown wrestling team earned the No. 1 seed for the WPIAL Class 2A tournament.
Waynesburg, Burgettstown awarded top seeds for WPIAL wrestling tournament
January 26, 2023
WPIAL wrestling committee members faced quite a challenge seeding the Class 3A tournament bracket Thursday morning.

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Penn-Trafford senior Owen Ott puts Norwin’s Aiden Pham in a cradle during the 215-pound final Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at Norwin.
Penn-Trafford wrestling tops Norwin, earns share of section title
January 25, 2023
Penn-Trafford senior Owen Ott got a little nervous Wednesday when the match against Norwin came down him.

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Norwin’s Jackson Huss takes Franklin Regional’s Luke Ankney to the mat last week.
High school wrestling notebook: Norwin on the rise
January 24, 2023
The future looks bright for the Norwin wrestling program.

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Carlynton’s Chase Brandebura celebrates his victory over Plum’s Antonino Walker at the Allegheny County wrestling championships Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Fox Chapel High School.
WPIAL individual wrestling rankings for Jan. 24, 2023
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Quaker Valley’s Brandon Krul pins Pine-Richland’s Dominic Ferraro during the 127-pound finals of the Allegheny County wrestling championships Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Fox Chapel High School.
WPIAL team wrestling rankings for Jan. 24, 2023
Here are this week’s WPIAL and City League team wrestling rankings. Teams are listed with overall record and last week’s ranking.

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Penn-Trafford heavyweight Joe Enick (right) reacts to the decisive call that led to a 3-2 overtime loss against Latrobe’s Wyatt Held in the final of the Westmoreland County Coaches Association wrestling tournament Jan. 7.
Behind champion Joe Enick, Penn-Trafford earns 3rd-place finish at Mid-Winter Mayhem
January 22, 2023
Penn-Trafford senior heavyweight Joe Enick said he was just looking to have fun and do his best at the Mid-Winter Mayhem on Jan. 13-14.

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Penn-Trafford hockey slumping after loss to Franklin Regional
It’s been a tough couple weeks for the Penn-Trafford hockey team.

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Plum’s Owen Campbell takes down North Allegheny’s Gus Stedeford during the 107-pound finals of the Allegheny County wrestling championships Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Fox Chapel High School.
Plum wrestlers win team title at Allegheny County championships
January 21, 2023
It’s been quite a season for the Plum wrestling program.

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Thomas Jefferson sophomore Bode Marlow lifts up Gateway sophomore Jacob Williams in a 152-pound match Friday at the Allegheny County Wrestling Championship at Fox Chapel.
Thomas Jefferson sophomore making noise at Allegheny County wrestling tournament
January 20, 2023
When the topic is Thomas Jefferson competitors at the Allegheny County Wrestling Championship, the name everyone brings up is sophomore Maddox Shaw.

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Norwin’s Jackson Huss takes Franklin Regional’s Luke Ankney to the mat during the 145-pound match Wednesday. Huss won 8-1.
Norwin stuns Franklin Regional, clinches tie for section title
January 18, 2023
The Norwin wrestling team made a statement Wednesday in its Section 3-3A first-place showdown at Franklin Regional.

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Ligonier Valley’s Haden Sierocky floats to the basket past Derry Area’s Nathan Papuga (23) and Ashton Papuga (22) during a game Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, at Derry.
Derry boys make playoff statement with win over Ligonier Valley
The WPIAL takes the top four teams in each section for the playoffs next month.

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Butler’s Levi Donnel beats Latrobe’s Gabe Golden in the 145-pound bout during the 2022 WPIAL Class 3A team wrestling quarterfinals.
WPIAL wrestling notebook: Injuries shake up Class 3A team race
January 17, 2023
A little more than a month into the WPIAL Class 3A wrestling schedule, things have been very unusual in the team portion of the season.

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West Allegheny senior Ty Watters (right) tries to escape from Kissimmee Osceola senior Cooper Haase in the 152-pound final at the 56th Annual Powerade Wrestling Tournament Dec. 30, 2022 at Canon-McMillan.
WPIAL individual wrestling rankings for Jan. 17, 2023
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Highlands’ Julius Saunders celebrates after recording a first-period pin at 160 pounds on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, at Knoch High School.
WPIAL team wrestling rankings for Jan. 17, 2023
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Penn-Trafford’s Xavier Solomon had four goals and an assist against Butler.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Solomon leads Warriors hockey team past Butler
January 15, 2023
After opening 2023 with two consecutive losses, the Penn-Trafford ice hockey team found the winning touch Jan. 10 with a 6-1 victory against Butler.

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Penn-Trafford’s Tasso Whipple (black) blocks a reversal from Burrell’s Isaac Lacinski in the 172-pound final Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at the Westmoreland County Coaches Association wrestling tournament at Greensburg Salem High School.
Penn-Trafford looks to build off 4th-place finish at WCCA tournament
The sign of a good wrestling team is improvement throughout the season.

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Franklin Regional’s Juliano Marion (top) looks to turn Kiski Area’s Cooper Roscosky during the 189-pound final at the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association wrestling tournament Jan. 7 at Greensburg Salem.
After winning county title, Franklin Regional wrestler Juliano Marion wants more
January 14, 2023
Franklin Regional junior Juliano Marion captured his second Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association wrestling title on Jan. 6, and now he has his eye on becoming the next three-time county champion.

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Franklin Regional junior Cam Rowell shoots while teammate Max Leven and Gateway senior Tra Williams on Friday.
Gateway holds on to beat Franklin Regional in a first-place showdown
January 13, 2023
Franklin Regional boys basketball coach Jesse Reed took Friday’s loss hard.

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Franklin Regional’s Juliano Marion pins Penn-Trafford’s Adam Hall in the 189-pound bout Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, at Franklin Regional High School.
Quick start carries Franklin Regional past Penn-Trafford
January 11, 2023
The Franklin Regional wrestling team stayed atop Section 3-3A by holding off rival Penn-Trafford in a first-place showdown Wednesday.

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It’s official: George hired at Greensburg Salem and Fazekas rehired at Mt. Pleasant
Greensburg Salem and Mt. Pleasant Area District school boards met Wednesday and hired and rehired football coaches.

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Jason Fazekas is 27-34 in six season as Mt. Pleasant’s head coach.
Mt. Pleasant expected to keep football coach Jason Fazekas
January 10, 2023
It looks like Jason Fazekas will be rehired as football coach at Mt. Pleasant.

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Latrobe’s Luke Willochell (top) maintains control from the top against Franklin Regional’s Tyler Kapusta during the 114-pound final of the WCCA.
Westmoreland high school wrestling notebook: Latrobe won’t travel to Virginia
The Latrobe wrestling team was scheduled to participate in the Virginia Duals this weekend, but because of the health of concerns of Latrobe coach Mark Mears’ wife, Mary, who suffered a heart attack Dec. 30, the veteran coach decided to tend to his wife.

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Latrobe’s Luke Willochell (top) maintains control from the top against Franklin Regional’s Tyler Kapusta during the 114-pound final of the Westmoreland County Coaches Association wrestling tournament Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023.
WPIAL individual wrestling rankings for Jan. 10, 2023
Here are this week’s Trib HSSN WPIAL individual wrestling rankings.

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Franklin Regional’s Nathan Stone (front) reverses position on Hempfield’s Eli Carr during the 139-pound final of the Westmoreland County Coaches Association wrestling tournament Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023.
WPIAL team wrestling rankings for Jan. 10, 2023
Here are this week’s WPIAL and City League team wrestling rankings. Teams are listed with overall record and last week’s ranking.

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Franklin Regional’s Nathan Stone (front) reverses position on Hempfield’s Eli Carr during the 139-pound final of the Westmoreland County Coaches Association wrestling tournament Saturday.
Latrobe’s Vinny Kilkeary claims 3rd WCCA title; Wildcats win team crown
January 7, 2023
Mission accomplished by Latrobe senior Vinny Kilkeary.

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                                Franklin Regional’s Holden Thomas dives into the pool for the boys backstroke event during last year’s WPIAL Class 3A swimming championships at Pitt’s Trees Pool.
Roster smaller but expectations remain high for Franklin Regional swimmers
Vic Santoro has coached swimming at Franklin Regional for the past 31 years.

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Penn-Trafford freshman Logan Matrisch takes down Southmoreland junior Kashton Bish in a 133-pound first-round match at the 70th Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association tournament Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, at Greensburg Salem.
Penn-Trafford’s Logan Matrisch leads mighty group of freshmen at WCCA tournament
January 6, 2023
It seems like every year, something unexpected happens during the opening night of the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association wrestling tournament.

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Latrobe’s Vinny Kilkeary works to escape Quakertown’s Mason Ziegler in the 120-pound match at the PIAA championships Friday, March 11, 2022, in Hershey.
Latrobe’s Vinny Kilkeary gets chance to become 3-time champion at WCCAs
January 5, 2023
Latrobe senior Vinny Kilkeary returned to the Wildcats starting lineup Wednesday and will get a chance to be a Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association three-time champion.

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Latrobe freshman Brock Mears pumps his fists after pinning Hempfield senior Logan Wolfe on Wednesday.
Latrobe wrestlers bring home emotional win for Mears family
January 4, 2023
It’s been a tough week for the Latrobe wrestling team.

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Latrobe Vinny Kilkeary celebrates PIAA Class 3A semifinal round win against Manheim Township’s Kamdyn Williams March 12 at the Giant Center.
Kilkeary, Roth questionable for WCCA wrestling tournament
January 3, 2023
Latrobe senior Vinny Kilkeary has a chance to become the 58th wrestler in the 70 years of the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association tournament to win three titles.

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Parkersburg South’s Gage Wright pulls in Waynesburg’s Rocco Welsh at 172 pounds at the Powerade wrestling tournament at Canon-McMillan on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022.
WPIAL individual wrestling rankings for Jan. 3, 2023
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Burrell’s Julian Bertucci works to pin Kiski Area’s Amari McNeil at 121 pounds during their match on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, at Kiski Area High School.
WPIAL team wrestling rankings for Jan. 3, 2023
Here are this week’s WPIAL and City League team wrestling rankings. Teams are listed with overall record and last week’s ranking.

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Phil Porterfield, recognized recently for 50 years of service as public address announcer, calls a WPIAL football game between South Allegheny and Mt. Pleasant on Oct. 21, 2022, in Mt. Pleasant Township.
50 years and counting: Phil Porterfield enjoys being ‘Voice of the Vikings’
January 2, 2023
When Phil Porterfield was in high school at Mt. Pleasant, he hoped to be a radio disc jockey.

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West Allegheny senior Ty Watters (right) tries to escape from Kissimmee Osceola senior Cooper Haase in the 152-pound final at the 56th Annual Powerade Wrestling Tournament on Friday at Canon-McMillan.
West Allegheny’s Ty Watters, Waynesburg’s Rocco Welsh only WPIAL wrestlers to win Powerade titles
December 30, 2022
Can the Powerade Wrestling Tournament get any tougher?

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Hempfield senior Lucas Kapusta trips Fort LeBoeuf’s Jackson Bowers to the mat during a 145-pound consolation match at the Powerade Wrestling Tournament Dec. 29, 2022 at Canon-McMillan.
Hempfield wrestlers have milestones in sight at Powerade
December 29, 2022
Winning 100 matches is a goal wrestlers set when they are freshmen. And if they’re good, that goal is reachable.

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Burgettstown’s Joey Sentipal wrestles Beth-Center’s Kyle McCollum in the 132-pound Class 2A WPIAL final last year.
WPIAL Team Wrestling Rankings for Dec. 27, 2022
December 27, 2022
Here are this week’s WPIAL team wrestling rankings. Teams are listed with overall record and last week’s ranking.

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West Allegheny’s Ty Watters wrestles Wyoming Seminary’s Meyer Shapiro in the 145-pound final at last year’s Powerade tournament. This year, Watters is the top seed at 152 pounds.
WPIAL wrestling notebook: Nation’s best geared up for Powerade tournament
It’s not easy to win a Powerade Wrestling Tournament title these days.

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Leechburg’s Marcus Cleveland (2) is surrounded by Jeannette’s Shane Mickens (10), Kymon’E Brown (5) and Jalen Bass during a drive to the basketball Dec. 20, 2022 at Jeannette.
Leechburg boys hold off Jeannette in section thriller
December 20, 2022
In a boys basketball game that looked like Leechburg would win easily, Jeannette turned it into a dogfight.

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Butler’s Kase Chopp beats Latrobe’s Jacob Braun in the 126-pound bout during the WPIAL Class 3A team quarterfinals last season.
High school wrestling notebook: Butler ends Waynesburg’s winning streak at 42
When Butler defeated Waynesburg, 40-32, in wrestling Saturday, it was the Raiders’ first loss to a WPIAL team in 42 matches.

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Mt. Pleasant players take the field before their game against East Allegheny on Nov. 4.
Mt. Pleasant advertising for football coaching job
Mt. Pleasant Area School District’s board has opened the football coach’s position, but that doesn’t mean Jason Fazekas is out of a job.

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Burrell’s Luke Boylan hushes the crowd after pinning Kiski Area’s Donavin Harbison at 215 pounds during their match on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, at Kiski Area High School.
Trib HSSN wrestling rankings for Dec. 20, 2022
Class 3A team rankings

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Latrobe’s Brady Cole (white singlet) looks for a takedown against Derry’s Zachary Panichelle at 152 pounds Dec. 19, 2022. Cole recorded a win.
Despite being shorthanded, Latrobe wrestling team still too much for Derry
December 19, 2022
Latrobe is one of the top wrestling teams in Class 3A. When and if they get healthy, the sixth-ranked Wildcats (4-1) hope to be one of the teams vying for the WPIAL title.

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Franklin Regional wide receiver Ayden Hudock (16) makes two Plum defenders miss Sept. 30.
2022 Tribune-Review Westmoreland County Football All-Stars
December 17, 2022
Here’s a look at the 2022 Tribune-Review Westmoreland County football all-stars:

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Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin celebrates as time expires in the PIAA Class 3A state championship game against Neumann Goretti on Dec. 10 at Cumberland Valley High School.
Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin adds Tribune-Review Westmoreland, Trib HSSN Player of the Year honors to brilliant resume
To win a PIAA or WPIAL title, it takes a team.

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Frazier junior Adam Kortina takes down Southmoreland’s Cam Lee during the 133-pound match Wednesday. Kortina won, 10-1.
Frazier wrestling team logs upset over Southmoreland
December 14, 2022
Frazier began a wrestling program in 2016, and Buck Watkins has been coaching the program for the past six seasons.

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Mac Church of Waynesburg takes on Matt Repos of Central Dauphin at 132 pounds during the state tournament last season.
WPIAL wrestling notebook: Waynesburg stars win Ironman titles
December 13, 2022
Waynesburg seniors Mac Church and Rocco Welsh captured titles at the Walsh Jesuit Ironman on Saturday.

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Mt. Pleasant junior Jamison Poklembo pins Albert Gallatin’s Logan Holbert during a Dec. 7, 2022, match. Mt. Pleasant held at No. 4 in the Class 2A rankings.
WPIAL team wrestling rankings for Dec. 13, 2022
Class 3A Team rankings

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                                Penn-Trafford’s Conner Alexander competes in the boys 500 freestyle during the WCCA meet last season.
Penn-Trafford junior swimmers set for big season
December 11, 2022
Penn-Trafford’s swimming teams opened the season by defeating Greensburg Salem, getting off to a strong start to a season coach Dave Babik considers pivotal for the future of the program.

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Penn-Trafford’s Xavier Solomon celebrates a goal against Latrobe on Dec. 1, 2020.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Hockey team hands South Fayette its 1st loss
Xavier Solomon scored three goals, and Penn-Trafford handed South Fayette its first loss of the season in PIHL Class 2A action Dec. 5.

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                                Franklin Regional’s Tyler Kapusta wrestles Council Work North’s Eren Sement at 106 pounds at the PIAA Championships last season.
Once healthy, Franklin Regional wrestling should be a team to beat
December 10, 2022
It may not happen in the month of December, but the Franklin Regional wrestling team could be a tough team to beat in early 2023.

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Burgettstown’s Parker Sentipal works for a pin in the 106-pound finals at the 2022 WPIAL Class 2A Individual Wrestling Championships.
WPIAL Team Wrestling Rankings for Dec. 6, 2022
December 6, 2022
Here are this week’s WPIAL team wrestling rankings. Teams are listed with overall record.

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Bethel Park’s Mason Kernan escapes from Pine-Richland’s Dominic Ferraro in the 120-pound final during the 2022 Allegheny County Wrestling Tournament.
WPIAL wrestling notebook: Bethel Park, Plum headline Eastern Area Invitational
Bethel Park had one champion and 10 placewinners to grab the team title at the Eastern Area Invitational on Saturday at Gateway High School.

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Penn-Trafford wrestlers in good position with mix of youth, experience
December 4, 2022
When A.J. Brentzel took over the Penn-Trafford wrestling program in 2019, his goal was to rebuild the program.

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Penn-Trafford’s Nate Loughner, shown playing against Latrobe last season, scored twice in a win over Mars on Nov. 28.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Loughner stars for hockey team
Senior Nate Loughner scored two goals and had an assist as Penn-Trafford rallied to a 5-2 victory against Mars in a PIHL Class 2A game on Nov. 28.

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Pine-Richland wide receiver Andrew Mellis catches a touchdown pass over Cocalico defensive back Aaryn Longenecker at Mansion Park on Dec. 2, 20222 in the PIAA Class 5A semifinals.
Ryan Palmieri accounts for 4 TDs, leads Pine-Richland back to state championship game
December 2, 2022
ALTOONA — Pine-Richland football coach Jon LeDonne changed his philosophy for Friday’s PIAA Class 5A semifinal.

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Mt.Pleasant’s Jamison Poklembo controls Chestnut Ridge’s Mason Weyant at 138 pounds during last year’s state tournament.
Mt. Pleasant wrestlers plan to reload, compete for section title
November 30, 2022
Mt. Pleasant wrestling team missed its goal last season of winning a WPIAL Class 2A title.

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Frazier’s Rune Lawrence takes down Jake Jones of Saucon Valley at 172 pounds during last year’s PIAA tournament.
WPIAL Class 2A wrestlers to watch in 2022-23
WPIAL Class 2A wrestlers to watch:

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Burgettstown’s Parker Sentipal looks to escape from Aaron Seidel of North Lebanon at 106 pounds at the PIAA tournament last season.
WPIAL Class 2A wrestling preview: Burgettstown takes preseason favorite role
For the first time in 15 years, Burrell isn’t necessarily the wrestling team to beat in WPIAL Class 2A.

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Latrobe’s Vinny Kilkeary controls Freedom’s Christian Horvvath in the 120-pound finals at the PIAA championships last year in Hershey.
Latrobe looking to take next step in quest for WPIAL Class 3A wrestling title
November 29, 2022
Latrobe wrestling coach Mark Mears had high hopes for his Wildcats in 2021.

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Dave Keefer coached at Greensburg Salem for 17 years.
Greensburg Salem football, baseball coaches resign
Being a high school coach has its rewards and drawbacks.

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Chartiers Valley’s Dylan Evans won his first PIAA title last season.
WPIAL Class 3A wrestlers to watch in 2022-23
WPIAL Class 3A wrestlers to watch:

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Mac Church is one of two returning state champs for WPIAL Class 3A favorite Waynesburg.
WPIAL Class 3A wrestling preview: Waynesburg still the team to beat
Waynesburg is looking for its fourth consecutive WPIAL Class 3A team title after overcoming numerous obstacles last season.

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Latrobe’s Kollin Stevens (right) celebrates with running back Robert Fulton after Fulton’s touchdown in overtime that provided the winning points in a first-round playoff win over Highlands. It was the Wildcats’ first playoff win since 1968.
Coach Ron Prady doesn’t want Latrobe football to be 1-hit wonder
November 27, 2022
Things couldn’t have gone much better for Latrobe football coach Ron Prady during his first season.

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Penn-Trafford’s Olivia Pepple averaged 11 points last season.
Penn-Trafford girls shooting for more consistency on offense
November 26, 2022
Making open shots. That’s one of the biggest things the Penn-Trafford girls basketball team will be working on this season, veteran coach John Giannikas said.

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Penn-Trafford’s Andrew Kessler defends on Greensburg Central Catholic’s Tyree Turner last season.
Young Penn-Trafford boys roster ready to tackle new challenges
Just because the Penn-Trafford boys basketball team dropped from Class 6A to Class 5A this season, it doesn’t mean things will be easier.

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The Steel Valley football team hoists the WPIAL championship trophy after defeating Beaver Falls in theClass 2A final on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Acrisure Stadium.
Instant offense from Cruce Brookins leads Steel Valley past Beaver Falls in WPIAL Class 2A title game
November 25, 2022
Steel Valley football coach Ray Braszo got the proverbial monkey off his back Friday at Acrisure Stadium.

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Mt. Pleasant’s Brayden Caletri handles the ball as Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin defends last season.
Mt. Pleasant boys need to overcome big loss of top scorer
November 24, 2022
If the Mt. Pleasant boys basketball team wants to improve on its dismal 2021-22 season, it must do so without leading scorer Dante Giallonardo.

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Mt. Pleasant’s Tiffany Zelmore shoots over Freeport’s Natalie Volek during a 2021 WPIAL Class 4A playoff game.
After regrouping, Mt. Pleasant girls ready to make inroads in Class 3A
Scott Giacobbi is beginning his 18th season as girls basketball coach at Mt. Pleasant.

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Ligonier Valley girls basketball looks to take a step forward
November 22, 2022
When Emily Daugherty was hired as the Ligonier Valley girls basketball coach, she inherited a program that was a mess.

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Ligonier Valley will count on senior Haden Sierocky for leadership this season.
Ligonier Valley boys to lean on Sierocky and Pleskovich
It could be an interesting season for the Ligonier Valley boys basketball program.

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Pitt-Greensburg’s Armend Karpuzi steals the ball from RMU’s Jackson Last Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, at UPMC Events Center.
Pitt-Greensburg men’s basketball coach Klimchock excited about promising season
November 20, 2022
Chris Klimchock’s second season as head men’s basketball coach at Pitt-Greensburg is underway, and the Greensburg native is excited about the future.

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Penn-Trafford seniors, from left, Peyton Bigler (W&J), Brady Lane (Gannon), Jakob Haynes (Seton Hill) and Alyssa Balest (Mount St. Mary’s), signed with colleges on Nov. 9, 2022, at the high school.
Penn-Trafford seniors sign on with college programs
Three baseball players and a bowler from Penn-Trafford took advantage of the NCAA early signing period to ink their letters of intent Nov. 9.

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Belle Vernon’s Alonzo Wade tackles Freeport’s Ben Lane during their WPIAL Class 3A semifinal Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at Gateway High School.
Belle Vernon shuts down Freeport in Class 3A to return to WPIAL championship game
November 18, 2022
Belle Vernon is headed back to the WPIAL championship game looking to reverse a trend.

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Greensburg Salem coach Cam Auld
WPIAL’s youngest coach leads Greensburg Salem boys into Class 4A
The youngest boys basketball coach in the WPIAL couldn’t wait to get started. He wants to bring energy to a struggling program that went 3-32 the past two seasons in Class 6A.

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Greensburg Salem’s Kaitlyn Mankins looks to make a pass during a game againt Kiski Area last season.
Greensburg Salem girls look to stay healthy, compete in new Class 4A section
Things were going well for the Greensburg Salem girls basketball team at the start of the 2021-22 season.

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Mt. Pleasant’s Rylin Bugosh plays the ball as General McLane’s Sophia Allison defends in a PIAA Class 2A girls soccer semifinal Wednesday.
Mt. Pleasant girls soccer team comes up short in PIAA semis
November 16, 2022
Mt. Pleasant’s dream run to the PIAA Class 2A girls soccer championship ended Wednesday at Slippery Rock.

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Roberto Clemente Jr. addresses students from area high schools Wednesday at the WPIAL Sportsmanship Summit at the Heinz History Center.
Students learn leadership at 13th annual WPIAL Sportsmanship Summit
Becoming role models and difference-makers at your school and community was the theme of the 13th annual WPIAL Sportsmanship Summit on Wednesday at the Heinz History Center and Sports Museum.

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Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin scores against East last Friday in the WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinals.
Belle Vernon, Freeport ground games thrive in old-school football weather
It didn’t take Belle Vernon or Freeport long to shake off the rust after receiving a first-round bye in the WPIAL Class 3A football playoffs last Friday.

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Derry coach Gene Brisbane talks to his team during a 2020 game.
Derry girls basketball relying on team effort to replace star scorer
November 15, 2022
If the Derry girls basketball team is to have a successful season, the word “team” needs to be emphasized.

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Derry boys basketball team eyes step forward after down season
Things are looking up for the Derry boys basketball team.

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                                Penn-Trafford’s Ava Hershberger gets past Oakland Catholic’s Caroline Miller during a WPIAL Class 2A field hockey semifinal Oct. 27.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Field hockey team falls in PIAA playoffs
November 13, 2022
A win in the PIAA playoffs is coming for the Penn-Trafford field hockey team.

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                                Penn-Trafford’s Carmen Metcalfe pulls in a touchdown pass past Franklin Regional’s Chase Lemke on Oct. 28.
Penn-Trafford ends frustrating football season with playoff loss
High school football season at Penn-Trafford ended earlier than expected with a first-round loss to Pine-Richland in the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs Nov. 4.

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Thomas Jefferson coach Bill Cherpak holds the game ball after defeating Latrobe in a WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinal playoff game Friday, Nov. 11, 2022 for his 300th career win.
Thomas Jefferson runs over Latrobe, gives coach Bill Cherpak 300th win
November 11, 2022
The remnants of Hurricane Nicole on Friday night forced Thomas Jefferson to go back to what it has done successfully under Bill Cherpak’s reign as coach: old-school football.

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Westinghouse quarterback Keyshawn Marsillo runs by Berlin Brothersvalley’s Landon Uldersch (1) and Cody Kimmel (11) for a touchdown in the District 5-8 championship game Thursday in Somerset.
Westinghouse blows by Berlin Brothersvalley to claim region title
November 10, 2022
SOMERSET – The District 5-8 Class 2A Championship game was moved up a day to avoid the remnants and stormy weather of Hurricane Nicole.

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Latrobe running back Robert Fulton cruises into the end zone for the game-tying touchdown against Highlands Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Highlands Golden Rams Stadium.
Latrobe aims for different outcome in rematch with Thomas Jefferson
November 9, 2022
A lot has changed since Latrobe and Thomas Jefferson played Sept. 16.

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Coach Drew Vosefski and the Latrobe players huddle up during a PIAA Class 3A volleyball first-round playoff game against North Catholic on Tuesday.
North Catholic overcomes slow start to eliminate Latrobe from PIAA girls volleyball playoffs
November 8, 2022
When facing one of the top girls volleyball teams in the state, the goal is to put them on the defensive.

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Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt speaks with McKeesport’s Raymere Carter after talking with the team Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, at McKeesport High School.
Steelers All-Pro LB Watt surprises McKeesport football team with visit to practice
It started out as a normal Tuesday practice for the McKeesport football team as it was preparing for Friday’s WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinal game at Armstrong.

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Penn-Trafford junior Elle Dindak (16) sets teammate Kaelynn Loffredo (33) against North Allegheny in the WPIAL Class 4A semifinal on Nov. 1.
Penn-Trafford girls volleyball ends rewarding season
November 6, 2022
Penn-Trafford’s girls volleyball season came to an end Nov. 1 in the WPIAL Class 4A semifinals when the Warriors dropped a 3-0 decision to No. 1 North Allegheny.

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Brownsville’s Jolena Quarzo, shown winning the WPIAL Class 2A cross country championship race earlier this season, won the state title Saturday.
Brownsville’s Jolena Quarzo, Pine-Richland’s Natalie McLean win PIAA cross country gold
November 5, 2022
Brownsville senior Jolena Quarzo can scratch winning a PIAA cross country title off her bucket list.

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Mt. Pleasant’s Tyler Reese runs against East Allegheny on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at Mt. Pleasant Area High School.
Cahill eases East Allegheny past Mt. Pleasant
November 4, 2022
East Allegheny coach Dom Pecora said earlier this week that junior quarterback Mike Cahill had to be great if the Wildcats were to defeat Mt. Pleasant on the road in the WPIAL Class 3A playoffs.

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Mt. Pleasant’s Cole Chatfield looks to pass against Belle Vernon on Oct. 14.
After reaching playoffs, Mt. Pleasant, East Allegheny set new goal: A postseason win
November 2, 2022
One of the goals for almost every high school football team is to qualify for the playoffs.

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Greensburg Central Catholic junior Da’sjon Craggette
Westmoreland County football players to watch in 2022 Week 10
Da’sjon Craggette

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Penn-Trafford’s Laylah McPherson hits through the block of North Allegheny’s Carissa Treser in a WPIAL Class 4A semifinal Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022.
North Allegheny girls volleyball sweeps Penn-Trafford, returns to WPIAL finals
November 1, 2022
The Penn-Trafford girls volleyball ran into a finely tuned machine Tuesday during the semifinals of the WPIAL Class 4A playoffs.

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                                Penn-Trafford goalkeeper Rease Solomon made more than 35 saves in a 1-0 overtime loss to top-seeded Mars in the WPIAL Class 3A playoffs.
Penn-Trafford girls soccer gives Mars a scare before bowing out of playoffs
October 30, 2022
Penn-Trafford’s girls soccer season ended Oct. 24, but not without a valiant effort.

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Penn-Trafford’s Damian Dynys celebrates with goalie Jackson Kerrigan after a win over Latrobe last season.
                                Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review
Penn-Trafford notebook: Hockey team earns shootout win in rivalry game
Penn-Trafford improved to 2-1 in the PIHL by defeating Hempfield, 5-4, in a shootout.

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Penn-Trafford’s Daniel Tarabrella celebrates with Carmen Metcalfe after Metcalfe’s touchdown against Franklin Regional in the second quarter Friday.
Playoffs begin for real for reigning WPIAL champion Penn-Trafford, Westmoreland County teams
October 29, 2022
The WPIAL released the pairings for the upcoming football playoffs Saturday, but the playoffs had already started for Penn-Trafford with its huge win against Franklin Regional on Friday.

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Penn-Trafford’s Daniel Tarabrella celebrates with Carmen Metcalfe (2) after Metcalfe’s touchdown against Franklin Regional in the second quarter Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at Penn-Trafford High School.
Penn-Trafford rallies for overtime win, clinches playoff spot
October 28, 2022
Things didn’t look good for the Penn-Trafford football team midway through the fourth quarter Friday.

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Latrobe’s Josie Straigis scored the winning goal in overtime Thursday against Fox Chapel.
Penn-Trafford, Latrobe tangle for WPIAL field hockey title
The Latrobe field hockey team never has defeated Penn-Trafford in Jeff Giordan’s 13 seasons as coach.

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Butler’s Drew Griffith crosses the finish line to win the WPIAL Class 3A boys cross country championship race on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, at Cal.
Drew Griffith takes baton from Butler teammate, wins WPIAL cross country crown
October 27, 2022
Last year, Drew Griffith helped make it a Butler 1-2 finish at the WPIAL Class 3A boys cross country championships at Cal (Pa.).

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Belle Vernon’s Luke Henderson finishes in 8th place during the WPIAL Class 2A cross country championship race on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, at Cal.
Belle Vernon has historic day at WPIAL cross country championships
It was an historic day for the Belle Vernon cross country team Thursday at the WPIAL championships.

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Southmoreland senior Bailey Kennedy
Westmoreland County football players to watch in 2022 Week 9
October 26, 2022
Bailey Kennedy

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Penn-Trafford’s Bryce Martin tries to break away from Hempfield’s Keiran Lippman on Sept. 23.
With eye on wild-card berth, Penn-Trafford faces Franklin Regional with ‘just win’ mindset
Late Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis had a motto: Just win, baby.

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Mt. Lebanon’s Logan St. John Kletter wins the Class 3A girls race during the TSCA cross country championships on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, at PennWest California.
Trio of runners aim to defend titles at WPIAL cross country championships
The WPIAL cross country championships will be held Thursday at Cal (Pa.)’s Roadman Park.

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                                Penn-Trafford’s Ava Hershberger scored two goals in a win against Hempfield.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Middle school football team has perfect season
October 23, 2022
The Penn-Trafford middle school football team finished the season 7-0 by defeating Norwin, 30-0, in the season finale on Oct. 19.

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                                Franklin Regional’s Ayden Hudock scoots into the end zone past Hempfield’s Keiran Lippman and Ian Tuffs (15) on Oct. 14.
With conference title clinched, Franklin Regional football exceeding expectations
October 22, 2022
The Franklin Regional football team played its best game of the season when it needed it the most.

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Jeannette quarterback Payton Molter attempts to evade pressure against Springdale on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.
Jeannette clinches playoff spot with victory over Springdale
October 21, 2022
Jeannette is headed back to the WPIAL Class A playoffs after a year absence.

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Hempfield’s Liz Tapper wins the girls Class 3A discus at the WPIAL track and field championships May 18 at Slippery Rock University.
Hempfield track star Liz Tapper picks Michigan
October 20, 2022
Hempfield senior Liz Tapper announced at volleyball senior night Thursday that she will be continuing her track career at the University of Michigan.

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Riverview’s Holden Deasy runs to a fifth place finish in the Class A boys race during the TSTCA cross country championships Thursday at PennWest California.
Riverview runners set stage for WPIALs with strong Tri-State showing
Riverview cross country coach Palma Ostrowski walked away from the annual Tri-State Coaches Association Invitational pleased with the team’s performance.

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Butler’s Drew Griffith cruises to victory in the Class 3A boys race during the TSTCA cross country championships on Thursday at PennWest California.
Butler’s Drew Griffith sets course record at Tri-State cross country event
Butler junior Drew Griffith was hoping to set the course record at Cal (Pa.) during the Tri-State Cross Country Invitational on Thursday.

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Central Catholic’s Connor Walker celebrates with teammates after finishing his round during the WPIAL team golf championships on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at Cedarbrook Golf Course.
Rocco Salvitti fires 4-under par round to lead Central Catholic to PIAA Class 3A title
October 19, 2022
Central Catholic captured the team’s third PIAA Class 3A boys golf championship Wednesday at Penn State’s White Course.

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Mt. Pleasant’s Lane Golkosky is a member of the 2022 football team.
Westmoreland County football players to watch in 2022 Week 8
Jake Gedekoh

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Southmoreland’s Kadin Keefer runs against South Allegheny on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022.
With playoffs on horizon, Southmoreland prepares for another test in No. 3 Belle Vernon
The WPIAL playoffs don’t begin for another two weeks, but for the Southmoreland football team, they started Oct. 14 with a victory over Greensburg Salem.

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Tyree Turner hands off to Da’sjon Craggette against Clairton on Sept. 30.
Westmoreland County don’t miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week 8
Class 5A Big East

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Central Catholic’s Salvitti places 2nd in PIAA golf tourney
October 18, 2022
The WPIAL golfers were shut out of first-place titles at the PIAA championships for a second consecutive year.

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Penn-Trafford’s Nick Turowski is tied for fifth heading into the final round of the PIAA Class 3A golf championship at Penn State.
Central Catholic’s Salvitti and Penn-Trafford’s Turowski chasing PIAA golf gold
October 17, 2022
If Central Catholic senior Rocco Salvitti and Penn-Trafford junior Nick Turowski hope to capture PIAA Class 3A golf titles, they have work to do during the final round Tuesday.

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Penn Trafford’s Amelia Barilla takes second in the girls WCCA cross country championships Oct. 12 at Westmoreland County Community College.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Junior runner takes 2nd at WCAA cross country meet
October 16, 2022
There was no holding back by Penn-Trafford junior Amelia Barilla at the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association girls cross country championships on Oct. 12.

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Franklin Regional’s Paityn Blakley
Franklin Regional runner pleased to improve finish at WCCA cross country meet
October 15, 2022
Franklin Regional senior Paityn Blakley improved on her finish from a year ago at the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association cross country meet on Oct. 12 but not her time.

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Franklin Regional’s Nate Chiarizio (right) celebrates with Ayden Hudock after Hudock’s touchdown against Hempfield in the first quarter Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at Franklin Regional.
Franklin Regional trounces Hempfield to clinch at least a share of Big East title
October 14, 2022
Franklin Regional clinched at least a share of the WPIAL Class 5A Big East Conference title Friday by playing nearly a perfect football game.

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North Allegheny’s Katie Rose Rankin watches her approach on No. 17 during the WPIAL Class 3A girls golf championship Oct. 4 at Valley Brook Country Club in McMurray.
Mt. Pleasant, North Allegheny girls added to PIAA golf tournament
The PIAA announced Friday that the WPIAL will be getting two additional girls qualifiers for the state team tournament Wednesday at Penn State.

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Izzy Aigner hits her tee shot on Hole 1 during the WPIAL team golf championships on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at Cedarbrook Golf Course.
Greensburg Central Catholic girls win 8th consecutive WPIAL Class 2A golf title
October 13, 2022
The Greensburg Central Catholic girls golf team continued its dominance in the WPIAL championship.

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Boys winner Sam Plazio of Kiski Area runs during the WCCA cross country championships Wednesday at Westmoreland County Community College.
Kiski Area’s Sam Plazio, Eliza Miller claim WCCA cross country titles
October 12, 2022
It was quite a day for the Kiski Area cross country program.

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Hempfield’s Gino Caesar
Westmoreland County football players to watch in 2022 Week 7
Gino Caesar

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Franklin Regional’s Ayden Hudock (16) celebrates a pass breakup against Plum on Sept. 30.
Franklin Regional looks to stay on top, clinch conference title
What a difference two weeks have made in the high school football landscape across Westmoreland County.

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The Hempfield cross country program has six sets of brothers and sisters. Front row (from left): Margerette Dougherty, Noelle Dougherty, Cydney Blahovec, Abby Blahovec, Julia Snider and Luke Snider. Back row: Tatum Swope, Colin Swope, Alan Methven, Harrison Methven, Tyler Miller and Tessa Miller.
Hempfield cross country program is a family affair
October 11, 2022
When the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association cross country meet is run Wednesday, it will be a family affair for the Hempfield program.

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Penn-Trafford’s Xavier Solomon and Aiden Alberts are key returning players for the Warriors’ hockey team in 2022-23.
                                Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review
Penn-Trafford hockey creating early-season buzz
October 9, 2022
There is a buzz swarming around the Penn-Trafford hockey team as it begins the season.

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Franklin Regional’s R.J. Kelley (59) skates away from trouble during a game Oct. 3.
Young Franklin Regional hockey team learning the ropes
October 8, 2022
It was a tough season opener for the Franklin Regional hockey team.

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Franklin Regional players take the field before facing Norwin on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022.
Big plays help Franklin Regional blank Norwin, set up showdown with Hempfield
October 7, 2022
Franklin Regional didn’t play a perfect game Friday at Norwin. But the Panthers made enough big plays to defeat the Knights, 35-0, spoiling their homecoming at Norwin Stadium.

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Central Catholic’s Rocco Salvitti watches his tee shot on Hole 16 during the WPIAL Class 3A boys golf championship on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, at Allegheny Country Club in Sewickley Heights.
Central Catholic’s Rocco Salvitti wins elusive WPIAL golf title
October 6, 2022
When you’re considered the top golfer in the WPIAL, you’re always favored to win a title.

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Tyree Turner is a member of the 2022 football team.
Westmoreland County football players to watch in 2022 Week 6
October 5, 2022
Zach Bewszka

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Mt. Pleasant’s Robbie Labuda is brought down by Freeport’s Jaxson Ford and Gavin Croney in the second half Friday Sept. 23, 2022,at Freeport High School.
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No one should be surprised by the success of the Elizabeth Forward football team this season.

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Haden Sierocky leads Ligonier Valley against Burrell on Friday.
Westmoreland County don’t miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week 6
Class 5A Big East

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Quaker Valley’s Eva Bulger (right) talks with South Fayette’s Marissa Malosh after they won the WPIAL Class 2A and 3A girls golf championships on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, at Valley Brook Country Club in McMurray.
South Fayette’s Marissa Malosh, Quaker Valley’s Eva Bulger repeat as WPIAL girls golf champions
October 4, 2022
It was repeat Tuesday at the WPIAL girls golf championships at Valley Brook Country Club.

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Penn-Trafford junior Nick Turowski watches his drive on No. 15 at Champion Lakes Golf Course in Bolivar on Sept. 27 during the first round of the WPIAL Class 3A golf championship. Turowski shot a 2-over par 73.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Nick Turowski in position to take shot at WPIAL repeat
October 2, 2022
Despite not putting his best, Penn-Trafford junior Nick Turowski put himself in great position to capture his second consecutive WPIAL Class 3A golf championship.

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Penn-Trafford girls soccer turning the corner into playoff contention
Penn-Trafford girls soccer used to be one of the top programs in the WPIAL.

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Franklin Regional grad Michael Krauza pitches for the Cleburne Railroaders during the 2021 season.
Franklin Regional grad Michael Krauza works his way to Double-A in Mets system
October 1, 2022
It’s been an adventurous summer for Franklin Regional grad Michael Krauza.

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Mt. Pleasant’s Robbie Labuda and Greensburg Salem’s Cody Rubrecht play Sept. 20, 2022, at Mt. Pleasant.
4th-quarter scoring spurt propels Mt. Pleasant past Greensburg Salem
September 30, 2022
Mt. Pleasant and Greensburg Salem were locked in a close battle early in the fourth quarter when Vikings junior linebacker Camden Moore came up with a clutch interception at his team’s 29-yard-line.

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Penn-Trafford junior Tommy Kalkstein
Westmoreland County football players to watch in 2022 Week 5
September 28, 2022
Here are Westmoreland County’s high school football players to watch for Week 5.

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Hempfield’s Elijah Binakonsky celebrates an interception in front of the Penn-Trafford bench Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at Spartan Stadium.
Unbeaten Hempfield faces another stern Big East test in No. 4 Gateway
Hempfield football coach Mike Brown said the goal for the 2022 Spartans was to play meaningful games at the end of the season.

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Mars senior Blake Bertolo hits from a sand trap on No. 14 at Champion Lakes Golf Course in Bolivar on Sept. 27, 2022 during the first round of the WPIAL Class 3A Golf Championship.
Ace for Mars’ Blake Bertolo highlights first round of WPIAL 3A golf championship
September 27, 2022
It was quite an exciting day for Mars senior Blake Bertolo at Champion Lakes Golf Course near Bolivar on Tuesday.

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Derry senior Hunter Jurica birdies No. 18 at Hannastown Golf Club on Monday during the first round of the WPIAL Class 2A championship. Jurica shot a 4-over-par 74 and shares the lead.
Derry’s Hunter Jurica shares 1st-round lead in WPIAL Class 2A golf championship
September 26, 2022
Derry senior Hunter Jurica likes the new way the WPIAL will determine the golf champion.

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                                Penn-Trafford’s Ella Spena deflects the ball back toward Derry during the Penn-Trafford volleyball tournament Saturday at Penn-Trafford High School.
Penn-Trafford girls volleyball working to learn what it takes to win
September 25, 2022
Penn-Trafford girls’ volleyball coach Jim Schall didn’t seemed bothered by his team’s start to the 2022 season.

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Hempfield takes the field to play Penn-Trafford on Friday.
Taking chances pays off as Hempfield knocks off Penn-Trafford
September 23, 2022
When you’re a football team trying to turn its fortunes around, you have to take chances.

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Penn-Trafford freshman Mia Williams hits a return in the WPIAL Class 3A girls singles tennis championship Sept. 22, 2022 at Bethel Park. She won the title, first in school history.
Penn-Trafford freshman Mia Williams, South Park senior Nicole Kempton capture WPIAL tennis titles
September 22, 2022
Penn-Trafford freshman Mia Williams and South Park senior Nicole Kempton did something Thursday that had never been done at their school: win a WPIAL girls tennis title.

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Hempfield quarterback Jake Phillips (11) throws a slant during the first quarter of the Spartans’ 48-7 victory over Shaler last Friday.
Unbeaten Hempfield readies for its biggest game in decades, a clash with Penn-Trafford
September 21, 2022
It’s one of the biggest questions asked by casual high school football fans in Westmoreland County: Why can’t Hempfield be a consistent winner?

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Greensburg Salem’s Cody Rubrecht throws a pass against Hempfield on Aug. 26.
Westmoreland County don’t miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week 4
Class 4A Big Seven Conference

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Ligonier Valley’s Nick Lonas is a member of the 2022 football team.
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Adam Lacarte

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Penn-Trafford field hockey coach Cindy Dutt
Penn-Trafford notebook: Field hockey team scores 2 big wins
September 18, 2022
Penn-Trafford’s field hockey team opened section play by defeating Latrobe, 4-2, and Fox Chapel, 2-1.

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Penn-Trafford freshman Mia Williams hits a shot during the section singles semifinals at Franklin Regional on Sept. 14, 2022.
Freshman sensation boosts Penn-Trafford tennis team
Helped by a freshman sensation, the Penn-Trafford girls tennis team is having one of its best seasons.

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Franklin Regional junior Ellen Liu returns a shot in the section singles semifinals on Sept. 14, 2022 at Franklin Regional.
Franklin Regional girls tennis players eye section title
September 17, 2022
The Franklin Regional girls tennis team finds itself in a familiar spot as the regular season nears its midway point — atop Section 1-3A.

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Rubrecht scores 4 times to help Greensburg Salem turn away Deer Lakes
September 16, 2022
It took Greensburg Salem a few series before it found its rhythm against Deer Lakes on Friday. But, once it did, it rolled to a third-consecutive victory.

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Knoch’s Emily Greb plays in the Section 3-2A singles finals Thursday at Hampton Community Park.
WPIAL section singles tennis: Penn-Trafford freshman steamrolls to title
September 15, 2022
Penn-Trafford freshman Mia Williams celebrated the retirement of her favorite tennis player Roger Federer on Thursday by winning the Section 1-3A singles title.

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Hempfield’s Eli Binakonsky is a member of the 2022 football team.
Westmoreland County football players to watch in 2022 Week 3
September 14, 2022
Elijah Binakonsky

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Hempfield quarterback Jake Phillips breaks into the second level against Latrobe last Friday.
Westmoreland County don’t miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week 3
Class 5A Big East

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Belle Vernon’s Braden Laux tackles Laurel Highlands’ Rodney Gallagher on Sept. 2.
Belle Vernon, Penn-Trafford ready for clash of Westmoreland County heavyweights
Don’t tell players from the Penn-Trafford and Belle Vernon football teams that Friday’s nonconference game isn’t important.

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Detroit Mercy’s DJ Harvey and Willy Isiani defend on Robert Morris’ Kahliel Spear on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022 at UPMC Events Center.
Robert Morris men’s basketball to open season at Ohio State
September 13, 2022
Robert Morris released its men’s basketball schedule for the 2022-23 season, and it features two trips to Ohio in November.

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Penn-Trafford junior Nick Turowski hits a drive on No. 17 at the Latrobe Elks during the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association tournament Sept. 2.
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Penn-Trafford notebook: Golfers place 2nd at WCCA tournament
September 11, 2022
The Penn-Trafford boys golf team finished second in the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association tournament Sept. 2 at the Latrobe Elks.

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                                Penn-Trafford junior forward Emma Young practices Sept. 7 before a game against Pine-Richland.
Penn-Trafford sets course to win another field hockey title
It’s been an unusual start of the field hockey season for Penn-Trafford coach Cindy Dutt.

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                                The undefeated Franklin Regional girls golf team includes, from left, Gianna Johnson, Cameron Alexander, Ali Boyle, Gwen Shilling and Mia Snyder.
Franklin Regional girls golfers sit atop Section 3 again
September 10, 2022
It would be understandable if the Franklin Regional girls golf team struggled at the start of the season after losing its top two players.

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Hempfield’s Elijah Binakonsky sticks the ball in the end zone over Latrobe’s Tim Myers on Friday.
Hempfield runs past Latrobe, gets off to 3-0 start
September 9, 2022
There were a lot of happy faces in the Hempfield locker room following Friday’s nonconference game at Latrobe Memorial Stadium.

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Southmoreland’s Ty Keffer
Westmoreland County football players to watch in 2022 Week 2
September 7, 2022
Here are Westmoreland County’s high school football players to watch for Week 2.

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Hempfield’s Jake Phillips (11), Tyson Gregory (7) and Gino Ceasar (2) take to the field to play against Greensburg Salem on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022 at Offutt Field in Greensburg.
Hempfield, Latrobe football teams creating a buzz in Westmoreland County
The buzz around central Westmoreland County isn’t coming from honey bee hives.

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Franklin Regional’s Zach Bewszka avoids Latrobe’s Kollin Stevens on the way to a third-quarter touchdown last Friday.
Westmoreland County don’t miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week 2
Nonconference

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Penn-Trafford’s Ava Hershberger is a member of the 2022 field hockey team.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Hershberger scores twice as field hockey team opens with win
September 4, 2022
Penn-Trafford’s field hockey team opened the season with a 4-2 victory against Peters Township on Aug. 30.

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Penn-Trafford’s Taylor Kaminski chips onto the ninth green at Manor Valley Golf Course Aug. 31, 2022.
Experience benefits Penn-Trafford girls golfers
When the Penn-Trafford girls golf team began the season, veteran coach Ed Herbst had hope for success.

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Latrobe’s Robert Fulton avoids the tackle attempt by Franklin Regional’s Zach Bewszka for a touchdown in the second quarter Friday, Sept. 2, 2022 at Franklin Regional High School.
Robert Fulton scores 4 touchdowns as Latrobe beats Franklin Regional in 2OT
September 2, 2022
Robert Fulton scored on a 5-yard run in the second overtime, and Latrobe won its second game of the season by defeating Franklin Regional, 36-33.

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Derry senior Hunter Jurica watches his drive on No. 18 at the Latrobe Elks Golf Club at the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association tournament Friday.
Derry’s Hunter Jurica uses local knowledge to win WCCA boys golf title
There’s something to be said for home course advantage.

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Penn-Trafford’s Jake Otto is a member of the 2022 football team.
Westmoreland County football players to watch in 2022 Week 1
August 31, 2022
Robert Fulton

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Franklin Regional’s Zach Bewszka works out under a rainbow during a preseason practice.
Latrobe-FR matchup to answer questions about game-scrimmage debate
Which is more beneficial for a high school football team in Week Zero: playing an actual game or participating in a scrimmage?

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Hempfield’s Keiran Lippman celebrates a touchdown with Daniel Katonka (8) against Greensburg-Salem on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, at Offutt Field in Greensburg.
Hempfield rolls past Greensburg Salem in game shortened by lightning
August 26, 2022
The only thing that slowed down the Hempfield football team’s offense Friday was a lightning delay at the end of the first half.

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Hydration important for athletes to compete in heat
Greensburg Salem junior wide receiver Cody Rubrecht was having the game of his life to open the 2021 football season against Hempfield.

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Hydration important for athletes to compete in heat
August 25, 2022
Greensburg Salem junior wide receiver Cody Rubrecht was having the game of his life to open the 2021 football season against Hempfield.

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Hydration important for athletes to compete in heat
Greensburg Salem junior wide receiver Cody Rubrecht was having the game of his life to open the 2021 football season against Hempfield.

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Hydration important for athletes to compete in heat
Greensburg Salem junior wide receiver Cody Rubrecht was having the game of his life to open the 2021 football season against Hempfield.

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Greensburg Salem’s Cody Rubrecht throws a pass during the Larry Sellitto Memorial 7-on-7 passing tournament Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Greater Latrobe High School.
Hydration important for athletes to compete in heat
Greensburg Salem junior wide receiver Cody Rubrecht was having the game of his life to open the 2021 football season against Hempfield.

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Arnie Cutrell wins 3rd Westmoreland Senior Amateur
August 24, 2022
You couldn’t have asked for a better finish to the Westmoreland County Golf Association’s Senior Amateur on Wednesday.

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Mt. Pleasant’s Jackson Hutter is a junior on the 2022 football team.
Westmoreland County football players to watch in 2022 Week Zero
Here are Westmoreland County’s high school football players to watch for Week Zero.

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Coach Mike Brown will lead Hempfield against Greensburg Salem in Week Zero on Friday.
Rivals Hempfield, Greensburg Salem to square off for 57th time
It’s only one game on the schedule, the first of the season.

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Penn-Trafford senior linebacker Daniel Tarabrella lifts weights before practice Monday.
Senior Daniel Tarabrella pushes Penn-Trafford to ‘keep climbing the ladder’
August 23, 2022
It was not a surprise to Penn-Trafford football coach John Ruane that Daniel Tarabrella had a fantastic junior season, helping the Warriors win their first WPIAL and PIAA Class 5A titles.

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Mt. Pleasant senior captain Robbie Labuda rushed for 1,004 yards last season.
Mt. Pleasant senior Labuda looks to help 2 teams this fall
August 21, 2022
As if Robbie Labuda wasn’t busy enough.

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Penn-Trafford varsity players from left, Joe Enick, Conlan Greene, Jacob Otto, Tommy Kalkstein, and Daniel Tarabrella, pose for a group portrait on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 at Penn-Trafford High School.
Armed with championship lessons, Penn-Trafford captains ready for next chapter
August 20, 2022
It was quite a way for the 2021 Penn-Trafford football team to celebrate the school’s 50th anniversary: winning its first WPIAL and PIAA Class 5A championships.

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Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin works out during a preseason practice last year.
WPIAL Class 3A football breakdown: Belle Vernon leads new-look field of contenders
A changing of the guard in WPIAL Class 3A football will occur in 2022 and Belle Vernon, a Class 4A finalist last year, is favored to be the top team to replace three-time WPIAL champion Central Valley.

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The Ligonier Valley football team has five sets of brothers on the 2022 roster. Three sets were at practice Thursday. The three were (from left) Tony and Nick Lonas, Aidan and Logan Mulheren, and Boden and Schreyer. Missing were Bruce and Lucas Krieger, and Mark and John Jablunovsky.
Football’s a family business at Ligonier Valley this season
August 19, 2022
Ligonier Valley football coach Roger Beitel is now the elder statesman of coaches in Westmoreland County with the retirement of Jeannette’s Roy Hall.

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Ligonier Valley’s Haden Sierocky throws during the Larry Sellitto Memorial 7-on-7 passing tournament Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Greater Latrobe High School.
Ligonier Valley aims to stay healthy, put offensive weapons to good use
Roger Beitel begins his 19th year as head football coach at Ligonier Valley, and he hopes the 2022 season isn’t as bizarre as 2021.

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Mt. Pleasant quarterback Cole Chatfield looks for a receiver during the Larry Sellitto Memorial 7-on-7 passing tournament Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Greater Latrobe High School.
Mt. Pleasant aims to build on WPIAL playoff experience
August 18, 2022
Mt. Pleasant’s starting quarterback from 2021 won’t be lining up behind center this season.

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Greensburg Salem’s Cody Rubrecht throws a pass during the Larry Sellitto Memorial 7-on-7 passing tournament Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Greater Latrobe High School.
Greensburg Salem puts offense in hands of skilled standout Cody Rubrecht
What do you do with the best athlete on your football team?

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Quaker Valley’s Eva Bulger putts on the 17th hole during the 2021 WPIAL Class 2A girls golf championships at Hannastown.
WPIAL golf preview: Teams and players to watch and dates to circle
August 17, 2022
Class 3A boys

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Penn Trafford’s Nick Turowski hits his tee shot on No. 17 during the 2021 WPIAL Class 3A boys golf championship at Nemacolin Country Club.
Penn-Trafford’s Nick Turowski commits to WVU, looks to defend WPIAL championship
Penn-Trafford junior Nick Turowski will be attempting to do something that has only been done eight times in 85 years of the WPIAL Class 3A golf championship: go back to back.

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Derry graduate Justin Huss has emerged as a dangerous kick returner for Washington & Jefferson.
Trio of Westmoreland County running backs poised for big things in PAC
August 16, 2022
When Kyrie Miller, Justin Flack and Justin Huss were playing football in high school in Westmoreland County, they torched opposing defenses.

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Greensburg Salem senior Jerome Wallish
Greensburg Salem senior Wallish provides huge heart
August 15, 2022
One thing a person can’t see is the size of a football player’s heart.

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Derry Area football players jog off the field after the first day of official practice Monday, Aug. 15, 2022.
Westmoreland County’s new football coaches breeze through Day 1 of practice
Westmoreland County’s five new high school football coaches had an uneventful first day of training camp.

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Penn-Trafford golfer Colt Kaminski watches a putt on No. 16 at Manor Valley Golf Course Aug. 11, 2022.
Penn-Trafford golfers look to take the next step
August 14, 2022
Penn-Trafford boys golf coach Andy Rizzardi said he’s set some lofty goals for his team.

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Franklin Regional receiver Ayden Hudock works out on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Murrysville.
Franklin Regional’s Ayden Hudock looking for breakout season
August 13, 2022
Franklin Regional football coach Lance Getsy can’t wait to unveil junior Ayden Hudock on opposing defenses this season.

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Penn-Trafford quarterback Conlan Greene throws during the Larry Sellitto Memorial 7-on-7 passing tournament Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Greater Latrobe High School.
Penn-Trafford ready to tackle the challenge of staying on top
August 11, 2022
Penn-Trafford football coach John Ruane is faced with something he’s never encountered before: preparing a team to defend a WPIAL and PIAA Class 5A championship.

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Franklin Regional receiver Ayden Hudock works out on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Murrysville.
Franklin Regional hopes last year’s learning experience benefits returning players
Injuries to two key players derailed Franklin Regional’s 2021 football season.

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Penn-Trafford Junior Legion players watch from the dugout during the regional tournament at Homer City on July 25.
Bushy Run, Penn-Trafford complete strong Legion seasons
August 7, 2022
If anything was learned about the Bushy Run American Legion and Penn-Trafford Junior American Legion programs in 2022, it’s that the future is bright and the programs remain strong.

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Abington rallies to win Little League 8-10 state title at West Point
August 1, 2022
Abington Little League bounced back Monday to defeat Morrisville and win the Pennsylvania Little League 8-10 state title at West Point.

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Bushy Run’s Gavin Good rounds third and scores on a double by Chuck Fontana during Game 1 of the District 31 semifinals July 9 at Penn-Trafford.
Strong season for Bushy Run Legion baseball ends 1 win from state tournament
July 24, 2022
When Bushy Run American Legion manager Scott Peyman talked about his team prior to the season, he did so glowingly.

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Latrobe grad Pevarnik looks to keep momentum going at Pa. Amateur
July 22, 2022
Brady Pevarnik is coming off the biggest victory of his career after winning the 122nd Western Pennsylvania Golf Association’s Amateur Championship on Tuesday at Butler Country Club. Pevarnik, a senior at Bowling Green and a 2019 Latrobe graduate, shot a 3-under-par, 217.

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Young Township second baseman Nicholas Reeping attempts to turn a double play in the District 31 American Legion semifinals against Bushy Run.
Latrobe, Young Township, Bushy Run open Region 7 tournament Saturday
July 15, 2022
After the District 31 American Legion Championship game on Wednesday, Latrobe coach Jason Bush and Young Township coach Ryan Staats both agreed that the title game was a tune-up for what they will face Saturday in the start of the Region 7 tournament.

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Latrobe players pose with the trophy after defeating Young Township in the District 31 American Legion baseball championship game Wednesday.
Latrobe blanks Young Township to repeat as District 31 American Legion baseball champs
July 13, 2022
Latrobe used strong pitching from Jake Albaugh and Adam Moreland and timely hits from Logan Short and Erick Batista to claim its second consecutive District 31 American Legion baseball title Wednesday at Legion-Keener Field.

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Central Valley’s Jayvin Thompson celebrates after returning an interception for a touchdown during the 2021 WPIAL Class 3A championship game.
2022 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Central Valley’s Jayvin Thompson
The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 15 during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park.

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Ryan Sikora watches his shot on No. 16 during the final round of the Westmoreland County Amateur.
Kevin Fajt wins Westmoreland County Amateur in playoff
July 10, 2022
Kevin Fajt has played golf long enough to know you’re never out of a match even if things look bleak.

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Logan Divald chips from the trees on No. 17 at Greensburg Country Club during the first round of the Westmoreland County Amateur on July 9, 2022.
Ronald DeNunzio leads Westmoreland County Amateur
July 9, 2022
Greensburg Country Club member Ronald DeNunzio used his course knowledge and grabbed the first-round lead Saturday at the Westmoreland County Golf Association’s Amateur tournament.

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Bushy Run’s Tyler Freas scores a run in the third inning as Murrysville catcher Luke Dolan awaits throw from the outfield in a District 31 American Legion playoff game Thursday at Murrysville,
Semifinal schedules set for District 31 American Legion Baseball playoffs
July 8, 2022
District 31 American Legion Baseball playoffs are scheduled to resume Saturday with two semifinal round games.

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Penn-Trafford’s Nick Turowski, shown last October, finished second at the Pennsylvania Golf Association’s Junior tournament.
Western Pa. golf notebook: Nick Turowski places 2nd in state Junior event
Penn-Trafford rising junior Nick Turowski was disappointed with his performance in the Westmoreland County Golf Association’s Junior Tournament when he failed to defend his title.

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Brashear’s Ta’Mere Robinson played various positions on offense and defense last season.
2022 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Brashear’s Ta’Mere Robinson
Editor’s note: The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 15 during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park.

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Burrell’s Travis McKillop (left) works to pin Chartiers-Houston’s Garrett Vulcano in the 160-pound match in the WPIAL Class AA Championshp held at Chartiers Valley High School on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011. McKillop has been hired to coach the Penn-Trafford wrestling team.
Penn-Trafford names Travis McKillop as wrestling coach
July 5, 2022
When A.J. Brentzel decided to step down as Penn-Trafford’s wrestling coach, athletic director Kerry Hetrick knew who could be the school’s next coach.

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Dustin Coleman competes for Young Township Legion during the 2022 District 31 season.
Latrobe earns top seed in District 31 American Legion playoffs
July 4, 2022
American Legion and Junior Legion baseball playoffs in Westmoreland County get underway Tuesday with seven games.

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Hempfield’s Elizabeth Tapper wins the girls shot put during the Wildcat Invitational on April 8.
Hempfield state champ Liz Tapper named Tribune-Review Westmoreland Girls Athlete of the Year
July 2, 2022
Liz Tapper’s unbelievable junior track and field season at Hempfield is turning into a great summer.

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Murrysville shortstop Jeffrey Downs flips ball to second base for a force out June 8 against Bushy Run in a District 31 American Legion game.
As playoffs start, American Legion baseball thriving in some parts of Western Pa., struggling in others
American Legion Baseball starts to get a little more intense beginning this week.

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Latrobe’s Logan Short competes during the 2022 season.
Latrobe’s Logan Short named 2022 Tribune-Review Westmoreland Baseball Player of the Year
June 25, 2022
Player of the Year

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Steel Valley quarterback Cruce Brookins carries past Serra Catholic’s Michael Schanck during their game on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, in Munhall.
2022 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Steel Valley’s Cruce Brookins
June 23, 2022
Editor’s note: The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 15 during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park.

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Rob McClellan grabs lead at West Penn Open
June 21, 2022
Things have tightened up at the 119th Annual West Penn Open Championship after the second round Tuesday at The Club at Nevillewood.

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Latrobe’s place winners at the 2022 USA Clay Target League state tournament included, from left, Ethan Wills (25 straight award), Autumn Pavlik (third place female), Summer Pavlik (second place female) and Camden Flynn (first place novice male, third place novice overall).
Latrobe clay target team produces 2 state champions
Latrobe’s clay target club team has been in existence for three seasons and this year had two state champions.

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Tennessee product Bryce Lewis holds on to win Sunnehanna Amateur
June 18, 2022
Bryce Lewis didn’t play his best round Saturday at the 69th annual Sunnehanna Amateur, but it was good enough to capture the title.

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Armstrong softball coach Doug Flounders hands out runner-up medals after the PIAA Class 5A state championship game against Pittston on Thursday at Penn State.
Armstrong shut down by undefeated Pittston in Class 5A softball final
June 16, 2022
UNIVERSITY PARK – Armstrong’s potent offense met its match Thursday in the PIAA Class 5A softball championship game at Penn State’s Beard Field.

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The Avonworth softball team celebrates with the state championship trophy after defeating Lewisburg in the PIAA Class 3A final on Thursday at Penn State.
Avonworth softball makes adjustment, rallies to win school’s 1st state title
UNIVERSITY PARK – Avonworth found itself in a two-run hole heading to the bottom of the fourth inning Thursday in the PIAA Class 3A Championship game at Penn State’s Beard Field.

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Knapp ready for Sunnehanna Amateur
June 14, 2022
The roar of thunder Tuesday morning woke Oakmont’s Sean Knapp from his sleep.

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Beaver pitcher Payton List cools off between innings Monday in a PIAA Class 4A semifinal game against Clearfield at St. Francis (Pa.).
Clearfield softball stuns WPIAL champion Beaver, ending 42-game winning streak
June 13, 2022
LORETTO – Beaver’s 42-game winning streak and hopes for a second consecutive PIAA Class 4A softball title ended shockingly Monday in a semifinal round game at St. Francis University.

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Norwin senior Aaron Schmook
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Norwin’s Aaron Schmook
Aaron Schmook ended his high school athletic career by earning a medal at the PIAA track and field championships.

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Murrysville first baseman Luke Dolan throws a ball to second base during warmups before a District 31 American game June 8 against Bushy Run.
New coaches hope to help Murrysville American Legion baseball program rebound
June 11, 2022
There was a time not too long ago when the Murrysville American Legion baseball team ruled District 31.

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Moon’s Mia Cochran flashes a three with her right hand after winning the PIAA Class 3A girls 800-meter run. She was the first to win the 800, 1,600 and 3,200 at the state track meet Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Shippensburg University.
Moon’s Mia Cochran earns state’s top honor from track and field coaches
June 10, 2022
Moon senior Mia Cochran turned in quite a performance at the PIAA track and field championships the weekend of May 27-28.

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West Mifflin second baseman Ryan Lang forces out Laurel Highlands senior Joe Chambers during the fourth inning of a PIAA Class 4A quarterfinal Thursday at Latrobe.
West Mifflin walks into state semifinals with comeback win over Laurel Highlands
June 9, 2022
If West Mifflin baseball coach Jeff Kuzma had his druthers, he’d rather win a game with a walk-off hit instead of a walk-off walk.

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Southmoreland sophomore pitcher Maddie Brown throws a pitch against Bald Eagle Area on Monday.
Southmoreland softball team eliminated from PIAA playoffs by Bald Eagle Area
June 6, 2022
MILESBURG — Southmoreland was hoping its two hour-plus bus ride into the heart of District 6 wouldn’t be its only road trip in the PIAA playoffs.

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Bushy Run Legion coaches Jay Miller (front) and Scott Peyman watch a game last season.
Youthful Bushy Run ready to make a run in District 31 American Legion baseball
June 5, 2022
One thing that has been consistent in District 31 American Legion baseball over the past few seasons is Bushy Run has either won or been in contention for the league title.

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Beaver pitcher Payton List (8) is mobbed by teammates after defeating Elizabeth-Forward, 6-0, in the WPIAL Class 4A championship game on Friday at Cal (Pa.).
Payton List fans 15, Beaver blanks Elizabeth Forward to repeat as WPIAL 4A champs
June 3, 2022
The beat goes on for the Beaver girls’ softball team.

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The South Park baseball team celebrates with the WPIAL championship trophy after defeating Mohawk, 11-1, in the Class 3A final on Wednesday at Wild Things Park.
Drew Lafferty sparks South Park past Mohawk to 2nd WPIAL title
June 1, 2022
The South Park baseball team has been on a mission since losing in the 2021 WPIAL Class 3A championship game.

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West Mifflin pitcher Ryan Lang is hoisted into the air by catcher Corey Kuszaj after defeating Montour, 5-4 in 12 innings, in the WPIAL Class 4A championship game on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Wild Things Park.
West Mifflin gets past Montour in 12 innings in Class 4A WPIAL title marathon
May 31, 2022
West Mifflin did some unconventional things during the WPIAL Class 4A baseball championship game Tuesday at Wild Things Park in Washington.

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Greater Latrobe’s Vinny Kilkeary wrestles Penn-Trafford’s Troy Hohman in the 120-pound final during WPIAL Class 3A championships on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Canon-McMillan High School.
PIAA votes to keep individual qualifiers in wrestling status quo
May 30, 2022
After months of debate, the PIAA Board of Directors decided to keep the number of qualifiers per region the same as the previous two-year cycle.

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Quaker Valley’s Nora Johns wins the PIAA Class 2A girls 300-meter hurdles Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Shippensburg University.
Quaker Valley’s Nora Johns defends title in PIAA Class 2A 300 hurdles
May 28, 2022
SHIPPENSBURG — Quaker Valley’s Nora Johns shocked herself when she won the Class 2A 300-meter hurdles at last year’s PIAA track and field championships.

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Hempfield’s Elizabeth Tapper’s winning throw for the PIAA Class 3A girls discus was 153 feet Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Shippensburg University.
Hempfield’s Tapper wins Class 3A discus for 2nd gold of PIAA track and field championships
SHIPPENSBURG — Now that Hempfield junior Liz Tapper has two PIAA gold medals on her resume, what’s in store next?

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Former Franklin Regional and Arizona State wrestler Josh Shields recently competed at the U.S. Open freestyle tournament and the World Team Trials.
Former Franklin Regional wrestlers keep Olympic dreams alive
Josh Shields and Nico Megaludis aren’t ready to hang up their headgear just yet.

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Hempfield’s Liz Tapper won the PIAA Class 3A shot put title May 27, 2022, at Shippensburg.
Liz Tapper wins PIAA shot put gold to join list of Hempfield state champs
May 27, 2022
SHIPPENSBURG – On the wall in the lobby of the Hempfield field house are pictures of all the school’s PIAA champions.

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Brownsville’s Jolena Quarzo wins the girls PIAA Class 2A 1,600-meter run Friday, May 27, 2022, at Shippensburg University.
Brownsville’s Jolena Quarzo captures PIAA Class 2A gold in 1,600
SHIPPENSBURG — Jolena Quarzo prefers running in the morning.

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Seton Hill’s Jenna Osikowicz is hitting .457 this season.
Breaking down Seton Hill softball’s competition at NCAA Division II World Series
May 25, 2022
NCAA Division II World Series

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Seton Hill’s Morgan Ryan, a Hempfield graduate, is 18-2 this season.
Seton Hill softball set for World Series run in Denver
It wouldn’t be a stretch to say the Seton Hill softball team has a “Mile High” feeling.

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Dominick Nania was named the Saint Vincent wrestling coach Tuesday.
Saint Vincent names Dominick Nania new wrestling coach
May 24, 2022
Saint Vincent College announced it was adding a men’s wrestling program in March.

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North Allegheny’s Jack Birch (10) hits against Penn-Trafford’s Zach Kessler as NA’s Jake Koch (1) looks on during a WPIAL Class 3A semifinal Monday at Fox Chapel.
North Allegheny surges past Penn-Trafford to make another trip to WPIAL volleyball finals
May 23, 2022
It’s back to the WPIAL Class 3A boys volleyball finals for North Allegheny.

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Gateway’s Floyd McKenna celebrates his first home run against Bethel Park during a WPIAL Class 5A first round playoff game on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Burkett Park.
Gateway goes down swinging in WPIAL baseball playoffs
May 22, 2022
A late season surge helped give the Gateway baseball team some confidence entering the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs.

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Franklin Regional pitcher Carli Ramchandran delivers against Armstrong on April 20.
Franklin Regional softball already looking ahead to 2023
May 21, 2022
It wasn’t the way the Franklin Regional softball team wanted to end the 2022 season after a promising start.

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The Seton Hill softball team won the Atlantic Super Regional title Saturday, May 21, 2022 to advance to the NCAA Division II World Series.
Former Hempfield teammates help Seton Hill softball reach college World Series
Morgan Ryan and Jenna Osikowicz are no strangers to the big stage.

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Penn-Trafford’s Brad Heinbaugh (15), Logan Swartz (gray shirt), Daniel Tarabrella (28), Andrew Kessler (32) and Patrick Schall (17) celebrate a point while Hempfield’s Chaz Ewer (15) and Joshua Reilly (19) look on during a WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinal May 19, 2022, at Hempfield.
Penn-Trafford boys volleyball peaking at perfect time
May 20, 2022
The Penn-Trafford volleyball team is picking a good time to play its best.

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Penn-Trafford knocks off Hempfield in Class 3A playoff volleyball classic
May 19, 2022
You couldn’t have asked for a better volleyball match than the one between No. 6 Penn-Trafford and No. 3 Hempfield in the WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinals Thursday.

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Seton Hill softball, baseball teams win NCAA regional games
The Seton Hill softball team moved a game closer to qualifying for the NCAA Division II World Series on Thursday by defeating host Kutztown, 7-0, in the Atlantic Super Regional Championship.

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Hempfield’s Elizabeth Tapper wins the girls Class 3A discus during the WPIAL championships Wednesday.
Westmoreland County throwers shine at WPIAL track championships
May 18, 2022
They might not be able to compete against each other in events, but that doesn’t stop Hempfield throwers Liz Tapper and Peyton Murray from battling at practice.

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Hempfield’s Elizabeth Tapper is one of the best throwers in the state.
Westmoreland County throwers looking for gold
May 16, 2022
Other than competing in the PIAA track and field championships, Wednesday is the day many WPIAL runners, throwers and jumpers have had circled all season.

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Sewickley’s Jason Li advanced to a sectional qualifier after shooting an even-par 71 at the Butler County U.S. Open local qualifier.
Local golf notebook: PGA Latinoamerica pro tops Butler County U.S. Open local qualifier
PGA Tour Latinoamerica pro and former Oklahoma Sooner Beau Titsworth claimed medalist honors at the Butler County U.S. Open local qualifier May 11. Titsworth shot a 4-under par 67. He was one of five players to earn a spot in the sectional tournaments.

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Penn-Trafford senior Nathan Schlessinger
P-T’s Nate Schlessinger wins discus title at Baldwin Invitational
May 15, 2022
Penn-Trafford senior Nate Schlessinger won a title at the 48th Annual Baldwin Invitational.

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Dhruv Kulkarni and Prerit Yadav were silver medalists in the WPIAL Class 3A doubles championships.
Franklin Regional tennis has plenty to celebrate, even after WPIAL semifinal loss
May 14, 2022
It wasn’t the ending Franklin Regional boys tennis coach Howard Fisher had envisioned, but the veteran coach of 43 seasons was still proud of the season.

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Seton Hill softball gets past Shippensburg to reach NCAA regional final
May 13, 2022
Jenna Osikowicz scored the game-winning run on a sacrifice fly by Brooklyn Fukushima in the bottom of the 10th inning, and Seton Hill defeated Shippensburg, 3-2, Friday in the NCAA Division II Atlantic Regional at Shippensburg.

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New Hempfield softball coach Tina Madison meets with her players before a recent practice.
Hempfield softball coach preps for 1st WPIAL playoff run
May 12, 2022
If Hempfield first-year coach Tina (Skelly) Madison wanted any tip about what to expect in the WPIAL playoffs, there are numerous coaches in Westmoreland County who have won or coached in PIAA championship games.

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Quaker Valley’s Cecilia Montagnese wins the 3200 meter race during the WPIAL Class AA team track and field championships on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Peters Twp.
WPIAL team title droughts end for Shenango boys, Quaker Valley girls
May 11, 2022
A drought ended for two teams at the WPIAL Class 2A track and field championships Wednesday at Peters Township.

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Hempfield’s Elizabeth Tapper continues to have a strong track and field season.
‘Last chance’ events replace qualifiers for WPIAL track and field championships
May 10, 2022
A few years ago, the WPIAL eliminated regional qualifiers for its track and field championships.

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Corinn Brewer pole vaults at the 2021 WCCA Track and Field Championships. She will lead the GCC girls team into the WPIAL team finals Wednesday.
Greensburg Central Catholic, Norwin ready for team finals in WPIAL track
When Mike Brewer took over the Greensburg Central Catholic track and field program 10 years ago, he had a team of 12 — five boys and seven girls.

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Kiski Area’s Jack Crider takes seventh during the boys shot put during the Westmoreland County Track and Field Championships April 30 at Memorial Stadium in Latrobe.
Kiski Area track and field teams celebrate section titles
May 9, 2022
The Kiski Area boys and girls track and field teams will be competing in the WPIAL Class 3A team semifinals at North Allegheny on Tuesday.

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Penn-Trafford’s Cade Yacamelli celebrates after a missed field goal defeated Moon, 24-21, in the WPIAL Class 5A championship game on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Heinz Field.
Penn-Trafford notebook: P-T’s Yacamelli, Hershberger named finalists for scholar-athlete award
May 8, 2022
Cade Yacamelli and Gwendolyn Hershberger were finalists for the 66th annual Westmoreland County Scholar-Athlete Excellence Awards, hosted by Judge John J. Driscoll.

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Penn-Trafford’s Matt Lichota scores past coach Dan Miller during a game against Franklin Regional on April 4.
Penn-Trafford baseball preps for playoffs with sweep of 1st-place Latrobe
When the Penn-Trafford baseball team lost 10-2 in a nonsection game to Plum on April 29, Warriors coach Dan Miller told Mustangs coach Carl Vollmer that he was sorry that his team didn’t put forth their best effort.

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Latrobe twins Lexie (left) and Lizzie Planinsek took part in the Pittsburgh Marathon on May 1, 2022.
Running to honor their father’s memory, Latrobe twins finish among leaders at Pittsburgh Marathon
May 6, 2022
Latrobe twins Lexie and Lizzie Planinsek ran their first marathon May 1.

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Frazier’s Rune Lawrence breaks free from Canton’s Riley Parker in the 172-pound match at the PIAA championships Friday, March 11, 2022, at Giant Center in Hershey.
Major change to PIAA wrestling tournament qualification process put on hold
May 4, 2022
A major change to the way the PIAA determines qualifiers for the state wrestling tournament has been put on hold.

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Mt. Pleasant’s Dayton Pitzer (left) and Greensburg Central Catholic’s Corinn Brewer pose with Judge John Driscoll on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at the Westmoreland County Scholar-Athlete banquet.
Mt. Pleasant’s Pitzer, Greensburg Central Catholic’s Brewer win Driscoll awards
May 3, 2022
It takes a special person to find a way to mix academics and athletics.

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Hempfield’s Cydney Blahovec (right) finishes ahead of Kiski Area’s Eliza Miller and Penn-Trafford’s Amelia Barilla in the girls 800 during the Westmoreland County Coaches Association Track and Field Championships.
Hempfield’s Blahovec and Tapper continue to improve
Hempfield track and field coach Ron Colland has been pleasantly surprised with some of the performances his athletes this season, especially juniors Cydney Blahovec and Liz Tapper.

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The starting gun is fired at the start of a race during the 47th annual Baldwin Invitational girls track and field event on May 8, 2021, at Baldwin High School.
WPIAL track notebook: Baldwin Invitational returns to 1-day format
When Baldwin track and field coach Ed Helbig approached the Baldwin-Whitehall School District administration about the 48th annual Baldwin Track and Field Invitational, they wanted the event to be held over two days because of covid concerns.

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Men’s and women’s U.S. Open qualifiers begin
May 2, 2022
Local qualifying for the U.S. Women’s Open begins Tuesday in Western Pennsylvania at Shannopin Country Club.

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Penn-Trafford wrestling coach A.J. Brentzel steps down
May 1, 2022
A.J. Brentzel’s stint as Penn-Trafford wrestling coach has ended after three seasons.

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Kiski Prep’s Galand Okeugo finishes sixth in the boys long jump during the Westmoreland County Track and Field championships Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Memorial Stadium in Latrobe.
Miller, Giordano win WCCA titles
April 30, 2022
Kiski Area sophomore Eliza Miller was a repeat winner at the Westmoreland County Coaches Association meet.

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Corinn Brewer (left) finishes ahead of Norwin’s Layla Robertson and Brandi Brozeski in the girls 100-meter hurdles Saturday.
9 athletes repeat as WCCA champions
With the PIAA track and field championships a month away, high school athletes begin to prepare for the stretch run and focus on their events.

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Franklin Regional’s Sydney Lindeman is a senior in the 2022 graduating class.
A closer look at 2022 Westmoreland County Scholar-Athlete honorees
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Jeannette coach Roy Hall celebrates his team’s win over Imani Christian in the 2017 WPIAL Class A title game.
Former Jeannette coach Roy Hall to be honored at Westmoreland County scholar-athlete banquet
Roy Hall learned a lot from the coaches who preceded him at Jeannette.

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Franklin Regional sophomore Dhruv Kulkarni serves in the WPIAL Class 3A doubles championship April 27, 2022, at North Allegheny.
Franklin Regional boys tennis looking for WPIAL gold
Despite graduating a big chunk of its starting lineup that finished second in the 2021 WPIAL Class 3A boys tennis tournament, Franklin Regional is looking to make another run at the title.

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North Catholic’s Alex Garvey serves during the WPIAL Class 2A doubles championship Wednesday at North Allegheny. Garvey and Brody Golla teamed up to win the title.
Shady Side Academy, North Catholic teams win WPIAL doubles titles
April 27, 2022
Teams in the WPIAL doubles tennis championships Wednesday faced two obstacles – tough opponents and terrible weather.

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Apollo-Ridge junior Brendan Butler is greeted at home plate after hitting a grand slam at Jeannette on Tuesday.
Strong pitching, Butler’s grand slam lift Apollo-Ridge over Jeannette in Section 2-2A baseball
April 26, 2022
Apollo-Ridge took advantage of four Jeannette errors and got a grand slam from junior Brandon Butler and solid pitching from Brady Schrock in a 10-0 victory Tuesday in a Section 2-2A battle.

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Corinn Brewer has WCCA 800, and 1,600 and pole vault titles to defend.
Numerous athletes looking to defend titles at WCCA meet
The best of Westmoreland County will descend on Latrobe’s Memorial Stadium Saturday for the running of the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association track and field championship.

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Ligonier Valley’s Miles Higgins is the reigning Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association javelin champion.
Busy week ahead for Ligonier Valley javelin standout Miles Higgins
It will be a busy week for Ligonier Valley senior Miles Higgins.

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Ringgold’s Ryan Pajak breezes to a win in the 1,600 at the Tri-State Track Coaches Association meet April 14 at West Mifflin
High school track and field notebook: Strong field headed to Butler this weekend
April 19, 2022
The 57th annual Butler Invitational will be held over two days this weekend.

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Derry girls who run on the 1,600- and 3,200-meter relay teams are, from left, Sydney Williams, Emma Huber, Alayna Williams, Jane Huss and Mikah Horwat.
Young Derry track team finding success ahead of schedule
It wasn’t a picturesque day at Derry track practice Monday. A cold wind was gusting and ice pellets were pelting the distance runners during their workout.

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Derry’s Tiana Moracco goes through drills during practice on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021 at Derry Area High School.
YWCA set to honor outstanding women from Westmoreland County
April 17, 2022
The YWCA of Westmoreland County will honor some of the top females from the county at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Ferrante’s Lakeview in Hempfield.

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Penn-Trafford boys lacrosse team gets off to strong start, eyes playoff success
What a difference a year makes for the Penn-Trafford boys’ lacrosse program.

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Franklin Regional junior Sierra Todero is a member of the 2022 track and field team.
Franklin Regional’s Sierra Todero looks to follow her sister’s path to state meet
April 16, 2022
There is nothing like following in your sister’s footsteps.

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South Fayette’s Melana Schumaker soars to a win in the pole vault at the Tri-State Track Coaches Association meet at West Mifflin on Thursday.
Ringgold’s Pajak, South Fayette’s Schumaker have big days at TSTCA meet
April 14, 2022
It was a big day for Ringgold sophomore Ryan Pajak and South Fayette senior Melana Schumaker at the Tri-State Track Coaches Association Invitational on Thursday at West Mifflin.

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South Fayette’s Jake Patterson plays in the WPIAL Class 3A boys tennis singles championship, beating North Allegheny’s Trey Davidson Tuesday, April 13, 2022, at Pure Athletex Sportsplex.
South Fayette’s Patterson, North Catholic’s Scheller repeat as WPIAL tennis champs
April 13, 2022
It was repeat Wednesday at the WPIAL singles tennis championships at the Pure Athletex Sportsplex in Wexford.

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Corinn Brewer eyes the finish line during the Class A girls race at the 2021 WPIAL cross country championships.
Candidates for Westmoreland County Scholar-Athletes awards announced
April 12, 2022
It’s a rite of passage.

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Riverview senior Parker Steele topped the field in the 800 at the Bedford Invitational.
Track and field notebook: Riverview athletes excel at Bedford meet
Riverview’s Parker Steele won the 800-meter run at Bedford Giant Eagle Classic Invitational on April 9.

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Latrobe’s Brennan Campbell won the 110-meter hurdles during the Wildcat Invitational on April 8 at Memorial Stadium.
Latrobe hurdler Campbell has eye on state meet after quick start to season
For Latrobe senior Brennan Campbell, it’s time to shine.

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Penn-Trafford junior Kate Schall practices her starts at practice April 7.
Junior sprinter, senior distance runner lead Penn-Trafford track team
April 10, 2022
It may not result in a WPIAL track and field title in 2022, but Penn-Trafford coach Eric Reger is excited about the future of his program.

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Penn-Trafford pitcher Mia Smith delivers against Connellsville last season.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Boys lacrosse team off to program-best start
The Penn-Trafford boys’ lacrosse team is off to the best start in program history.

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Sarah Kvortek, Olivia Kovach and Isabella Distilo of Ultimate Gymnastics in Delmont competed in the United States of America Gymnastics Region 7 championship.
Trio from Ultimate Gymnastics compete in regionals
April 9, 2022
Three girls from Ultimate Gymnastics in Delmont were scheduled to compete in the USA Gymnastics Region 7 championship at Virginia Beach on April 8-10.

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Franklin Regional senior Andrew Allen (left) and his brother, junior Aaron Allen.
Allen brothers help Franklin Regional tennis reload
Franklin Regional’s boys tennis team reached the WPIAL Class 3A finals in 2021, falling to Shady Side Academy.

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Greensburg Salem’s Cody Rubrecht wins the 100-meter dash followed by North Allegheny’s J.R. Burton, and Latrobe’s Adam Piper and Jacob Pittman during the Wildcat Invitaional Friday, April 8, 2022, at Memorial Stadium.
Greensburg Salem sprinter Cody Rubrecht looking to build off win
April 8, 2022
Greensburg Salem junior Cody Rubrecht hadn’t competed in track before this season.

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Kiski Area’s Eliza Miller brings home a second-place finish in the girls 3,200-meter relay during the Wildcat Invitaional Friday, April 8, 2022, at Memorial Stadium in Latrobe.
Strong showing for Kiski Area at Lady Spartan/Wildcat Invitational
The Kiski Area track and field team didn’t have any first-place finishers Friday at the annual Lady Spartan/Wildcat Invitational, but the Cavaliers did have numerous athletes earn medals.

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Chartiers Valley’s Dylan Evans reacts after winning the PIAA Class AAA championship at 152 pounds against Cathedral Prep’s Kaemen Smith on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Giant Center in Hershey.
New proposal would give WPIAL wrestling 5 state qualifiers in Class 3A
April 6, 2022
When the PIAA meets May 18, a major change in wrestling will need to be approved.

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Top track and field teams to compete at Lady Spartan/Wildcat Invite
April 5, 2022
Some of the top teams in the WPIAL will be competing in the annual Lady Spartan/Wildcat Invitational on Friday at Latrobe’s Memorial Stadium.

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Hempfield Area junior Liz Tapper pole vaults at practice Monday.
Hempfield junior breaks school record in shot put, sets sights on 2 more
It’s fair to assume most high school athletes don’t always put in a 100% effort at practice.

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Latrobe’s Vinny Kilkeary (left) was one of seven WPIAL wrestlers to win Class 3A state titles this season.
PIAA wrestling committee considering WPIAL proposal to change state qualifying process
April 1, 2022
Here’s a lesson everyone has heard: Don’t always believe what you read on social media.

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Penn-Trafford’s Troy Hohman works to control Dover’s Mason Leiphart in a 120-pound match at Giant Center in Hershey for the PIAA championship Friday, March 11, 2022.
Penn-Trafford wrestler Hohman goes out on a high note
March 27, 2022
Penn-Trafford’s Troy Hohman didn’t reach his goal of being a PIAA Class 3A champion, but the senior did end his high school career on a high note.

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Burrell freshman Calio Zanella looks to pin Avonworth’s Mike Tabano at 113 pounds at the WPIAL Class 2A championships Feb. 18 at Canon-McMillan.
2022 Valley News Dispatch Wrestling All-Stars
March 26, 2022
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Franklin Regional’s Ty Kapusta works to control Council Work North’s Eren Sement at 106 pounds at the PIAA Class 3A tournament March 12 at the Giant Center.
2022 Tribune-Review Westmoreland County Wrestling All-Stars
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Mt. Pleasant senior Dayton Pitzer went 45-0 this season to finish 130-3 for his career.
Mt. Pleasant’s Dayton Pitzer named Tribune-Review Westmoreland County Wrestler of Year for 3rd time
Mt. Pleasant senior Dayton Pitzer finished off quite a wrestling career by becoming a three-time WPIAL and PIAA Class 2A champion.

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Franklin Regional goalie Alex Rauber stops a shot in front of Thomas Jefferson’s Nick Stock during the PIHL Class 2A final Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry.
Franklin Regional hockey suffers heartbreaking loss in Penguins Cup final
“Heartbreaking” is the best word to describe the feelings of the Franklin Regional hockey team.

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Yough pitcher Emma Augustine delivers a pitch in a scrimmage against Latrobe March 22.
Youthful Yough softball team expecting big season
March 24, 2022
A coach with a roster filled with sophomore and freshmen should be full of uncertainty.

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Yough sophomore Zander Aird hits in the cage at practice Wednesday, March 23, 2022.
Finding pitchers will be key if Yough baseball team is to succeed
When Yough opens the baseball season Friday against Jeannette, the biggest thing Cougars coach Craig Spisak will be looking at is who will compose his pitching staff.

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Mt.Pleasant’s Dayton Pitzer, a three-time PIAA Class 2A champion, will wrestle for Team Pennsylvania at the Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic on Friday at Peters Township.
Pitt recruits dominate state team for Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic
March 23, 2022
Three future Pitt wrestlers were among the 13 selected for Team Pennsylvania at the annual Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic slated for Friday at Peters Township.

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Neshannock’s Gio Valentine celebrates his winning goal during the third period of the PIHL Division 2 final against Bishop Canevin on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry.
Neshannock edges Bishop Canevin to win PIHL Division 2 title
March 22, 2022
Gio Valentine went end-to-end and scored a power play goal with 9 minutes, 23 seconds left and Neshannock defeated Bishop Canevin, 2-1, in the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League Division 2 championship Tuesday at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry

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Thomas Jefferson’s Scotty Allan (right) celebrates with teammates after defeating Franklin Regional, 6-5 in overtime, in the PIHL Class 2A final Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry.
Thomas Jefferson rallies past Franklin Regional to win Class 2A Penguins Cup title in OT
Scotty Allan picked a great time to score his first goal of the playoffs.

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Penn-Trafford junior Caitlyn Schlegel puts down a bunt at practice March 21.
Penn-Trafford softball team is reloading for another title run
If the Penn-Trafford softball team’s first scrimmage was any indication, the power lost by graduation will be minimal.

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Penn-Trafford sophomore catcher Ian Temple searches for a pop up March 21 in a scrimmage against Butler.
Finding pitchers to replace 6 who graduated key for Penn-Trafford baseball team
Most baseball coaches would be concerned after the bulk of their pitching staff graduated.

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Franklin Regional forward Dan Rafferty celebrates in front of the South Fayette goalie after teammate Matt Knizner scored the winning goal in overtime during the PIHL semifinals.
Franklin Regional learns lesson, returns to finals
March 21, 2022
The Franklin Regional hockey team learned a valuable lesson when it played South Fayette in the PIHL Class 2A semifinals March 15: don’t underestimate your opponent.

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Mt. Pleasant baseball team ready to see ‘what happens’
March 20, 2022
The Mt. Pleasant baseball team missed the WPIAL Class 3A baseball playoffs last season by one game.

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Mt. Pleasant ssecond baseman Lindsey Breth tosses ball to first baseman for an out March 17 aginst Frazier.
Despite turnover, Mt. Pleasant softball looking to defend WPIAL, PIAA titles
Mt. Pleasant softball coach Chris Brunson said he’d be doing his team a disservice if he didn’t expect big things from them.

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Ligonier Valley senior pitcher Maddie Griffin delivers a pitch in a scrimmage March 16 at Hempfield Area High School.
With Griffin back, Ligonier Valley softball team looks to make another run
March 18, 2022
Ligonier Valley’s first season in the WPIAL was a memorable one for the softball team.

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New Ligonier Valley baseball coach has high expectations
Ligonier Valley has a new man coaching the baseball team, and he brings a lot of experience.

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Thomas Jefferson forward Colby Bilski celebrates his third goal of the game against Penn-Trafford in the PIHL Penguins Cup Class 2A semifinals Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at the RMU Island Sports Center.
TJ’s Bilski nets hat trick, FR’s Knizner scores OT winner in Penguins Cup semifinals
March 15, 2022
Thomas Jefferson scored four second-period goals, including a hat trick by Colby Bilski, and skated past Penn-Trafford, 6-2, in the PIHL Cup Class 2A semifinals Tuesday at the Robert Morris University Island Sports Center. .

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Hempfield junior Gage Wheaton takes his turn in the batting cage at practice Monday, March 14, 2022.
Hempfield baseball ready to make another run after reaching WPIAL finals
If there was one thing that stood out about the 2021 Hempfield baseball team, it was solid pitching.

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New leader, same expectations for Hempfield softball team
While there will be a new captain running the Hempfield softball ship this season, first-year coach Tina Madison said the expectations of the program will remain the same.

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2 from WPIAL earn silver medals at state girls wrestling championships
March 14, 2022
The 2022 MyHouse Pennsylvania Girls High School State Championship was held Sunday at Cumberland Valley High School. The tournament drew nearly 300 wrestlers from 115 schools.

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Burrell’s Cooper Hornack works to earn a reversal against Coen Bainey of Bald Eagle Area at 120 pounds.
Burrell’s Hornack finishes fourth, Kiski Area’s Morlacci sixth at PIAA wrestling tournament
March 12, 2022
HERSHEY — It was an up-and-down PIAA Class 2A wrestling championship for Burrell sophomore Cooper Hornack.

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Latrobe’s Vinny Kilkeary takes down Mason Leiphart of Dover in the 120-pound finals at the PIAA Class 3A wrestling championships Saturday at the Giant Center in Hershey.
Latrobe’s Kilkeary, Waynesburg’s Church celebrate 2nd wrestling titles
HERSHEY — Again, the WPIAL showed its might at the PIAA Class 3A wrestling championships.

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Mt. Pleasant’s Dayton Pitzer takes down Brad Morrison of West Perry at 215 pounds at the PIAA Class 2A wrestling championships Saturday, March 12, 2022 at the Giant Center in Hershey.
Mt. Pleasant’s Dayton Pitzer claims 3rd PIAA title with 100th career pin
HERSHEY — A ritual for Dayton Pitzer after a match is to run sprints.

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Waynesburg junior Rocco Welsh takes down Owen J Roberts’ Dillon Bechtold in the PIAA Class 3A semifinals Saturday, March 12, 2022 at the Giant Center in Hershey.
12 from WPIAL to wrestle for state titles in Class 3A finals
HERSHEY – The WPIAL is guaranteed at least two PIAA champions, but they’re hoping for more.

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Franklin Regional’s Finn Solomon reacts after winning the 145-pound final during the WPIAL Class 3A championships Saturday at Canon-McMillan.
WPIAL roller-coaster ride sends 4 Franklin Regional wrestlers to states
Franklin Regional wrestling coach Matt Lebe said the WPIAL Class 3A championships were like a roller-coaster ride of a two-day tournament.

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Dayton Pitzer of Mt. Pleasant works at pinning Bryce Rafferty of Brookville in the 215-pound match at the PIAA Class 3A wrestling championships Friday, March 11, 2022, at the Giant Center in Hershey.
Mt. Pleasant’s Dayton Pitzer a win away from 3rd state title
March 11, 2022
HERSHEY – Mt. Pleasant senior Dayton Pitzer doesn’t have a nickname.

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Kiski Area’s Enzo Molacci controls Nazareth’s Ryan Fairchild at 160 pounds at the PIAA Class 3A wrestling championships Friday at Giant Center in Hershey.
Kiski Area’s Morlacci plays starring role at states, reaching Class 3A semifinals
HERSHEY – Kiski Area senior Enzo Morlacci is a filmmaker.

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Thomas Jefferson’s Maddox Shaw takes on Chamberburg’s Karl Shindledecker at 126 pounds at the PIAA Class 3A wrestling championships Friday, March 11, 2022 at the Giant Center in Hershey.
PIAA Class 3A wrestling championships: How WPIAL wrestlers fared, Day 2
HERSHEY — The PIAA Class 3A Wrestling Championships continued Friday afternoon at the Giant Center.

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Frazier’s Rune Lawrence breaks free from Canton’s Riley Parker at 172 pounds at the PIAA Class 2A wrestling championships Friday, March 11, 2022 at the Giant Center in Hershey.
PIAA Class 2A wrestling championships: How WPIAL wrestlers fared, Day 2
HERSHEY — The PIAA Class 2A Wrestling Championships continued Friday morning at the Giant Center.

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Pine Richland’sAnthony Ferraro and (District 3) Hempfield’s Seamus Mack tie up at 126 pounds at the PIAA Class 3A wrestling championships Thursday, March 10, 2022 at the Giant Center in Hershey.
PIAA Class 3A wrestling championships: How WPIAL wrestlers fared on Day 1
March 10, 2022
HERSHEY — The PIAA Class 3A Wrestling Championships began Thursday at the Giant Center. Here’s a glance at how the WPIAL wrestlers fared on Day 1. The WPIAL advanced 29 of 52 wrestlers to the quarterfinals.

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Christian Hirak of Derry (top) takes on Aiden Zimmerman of Johnsonburg at 160 pounds at the WPIAL Class 2A wrestling championships Thursday, March 10, 2022 at the Giant Center in Hershey.
Franklin Regional’s Kapusta opens state tournament with big upset
HERSHEY – There were a few upsets and an almost stunner during the first day of the PIAA Class 3A Wrestling Championship on Thursday at the Giant Center.

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Hughesville’s Caiden Puderbach works at pinning Burrell’s Niko Ferra at 132 pounds at the PIAA Class 2A wrestling championships Thursday, March 10, 2022 at the Giant Center in Hershey.
Burrell’s Hornack following game plan at state tournament
HERSHEY – Burrell sophomore Cooper Hornack said he would like to follow the same game plan this weekend that he used in reaching the 106-pound finals in the 2021 PIAA Class 2A Wrestling Championships.

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Quaker Valley’s Logan Richey, ties up Seagertown’s Owen Hershlman at 120 pounds at the PIAA Class 2A wrestling championships Thursday, March 10, 2022 at the Giant Center in Hershey.
PIAA Class 2A wrestling championships: How WPIAL wrestlers fared on Day 1
HERSHEY — The PIAA Class 2A Wrestling Championships began Thursday at the Giant Center. Here’s a glance at how the WPIAL wrestlers fared on Day 1.

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Laurel’s Grant MacKay celebrates winning against Hamburg’s Dalton Gimbor in the 152-pound final during the 2021 PIAA wrestling championships at the Giant Center in Hershey.
Breaking down the PIAA Class 2A wrestling championships
March 9, 2022
PIAA Class 2A Championship

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Waynesburg’s Mac Church controls opponent Mason Leiphart of Dover in the 120-pound semifinals during the 2021 PIAA wrestling championships at the Giant Center in Hershey.
Breaking down the PIAA Class 3A wrestling championships
PIAA Class 3A Championship

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Franklin Regional’s Finn Solomon (right) wrestles West Allegheny’s Ty Watters in the 145-pound final during WPIAL Class 3A championships on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Canon-McMillan High School.
Wrestlers ready to lay it all on the line at PIAA individual tournament
March 8, 2022
Michael Buffer’s trademark catchphrase, “Let’s get ready to rumble.” would be a perfect way to kick off the PIAA individual wrestling championships Thursday.

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Latrobe’s Vinny Kilkeary wrestles Penn-Trafford’s Troy Hohman in the 120-pound final during WPIAL Class 3A wrestling championships Saturday at Canon-McMillan High School.
WPIAL Class 3A coaches working on proposal to save qualifiers
With the PIAA individual wrestling tournament set to begin Thursday at Giant Center in Hershey, a group of WPIAL Class 3A coaches is pushing to figure out a proposal to save the district from losing a state individual and team qualifier beginning in the next two-year cycle.

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Penn-Trafford won the WPIBL girls team title Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022.
After taking WPIBL girls team title, Penn-Trafford bowlers head to regionals
March 6, 2022
The Penn-Trafford bowling team’s special season continues after the girls won the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Bowling League title by defeating Burrell, 2-0.

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Penn-Trafford’s Maura Suman fights for a loose ball with Franklin Regional’s Sophia Yaniga during the Penn-Trafford Holiday Tournament on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021 at Penn-Trafford High School.
With young, eager roster, Franklin Regional girls basketball team excited about future
Bernie Pucka’s first year as Franklin Regional girls basketball coach didn’t go as expected.

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Hempfield’s Briar Priest wrestles Waynesburg’s Colton Stoneking in the 138-pound final during WPIAL Class 3A wrestling championships on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Canon-McMillan High School.
First-timers among 6 Westmoreland County WPIAL wrestling champions
March 5, 2022
It was a day of firsts for several Westmoreland County wrestlers at the Class 3A WPIAL/PIAA Southwest Regional on Saturday.

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Kiski’s Enzo Morlacci pins Penn-Trafford’s Wesley Stull during the Class 3A WPIAL/PIAA Southwest Regional 160-pound quarterfinal on Friday, March. 4, 2022, at Canon-McMillan High School.
Kiski Area’s Joseph and Morlacci, Highlands’ Burford qualify for states
For Highlands senior Jrake Burford and Kiski Area senior Stone Joseph, getting a chance to wrestle in Hershey is a dream come true.

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Kiski’s Enzo Morlacci pins Penn Trafford’s Wesley Stull during the 3AAA WPIAL-PIAA South West Regional 160-pound quarterfinal on Friday, March. 4, 2022 at Canon-McMillan High School.
Kiski Area’s Morlacci reaches WPIAL semifinals, 100-win milestone
Enzo Morlacci is giving up wrestling after the season. The Kiski Area senior recently de-committed from Lehigh to pursue a film career.

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Latrobe’s Luke Willochell pins North Hills Giavonie Schipani during the 3AAA WPIAL-PIAA South West Regional 106-pound quarterfinal action on Friday, March. 4, 2022 at Canon-McMillan High School.
Latrobe freshman Willochell rolls into semifinals of WPIAL/PIAA Class 3A Southwest Regional
March 4, 2022
Sometimes freshmen have trouble competing in big tournaments.

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Latrobe’s Corey Boerio pins Central Dauphins’ Carson Cassel at 215 pounds Feb. 11 at the PIAA Class 3A team championships at Giant Center in Hershey.
215-pound weight class full of heavy hitters at WPIAL Class 3A championships
March 2, 2022
If you’re looking for a weight class to watch at the WPIAL Class 3A championship, focus on 215 pounds.

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Derry’s Christian Hirak beats Burrell’s Damian Barr in the 160-pound third-place bout during the WPIAL Class 2A championships on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at Canon-McMillan.
Derry Area’s Hirak comes out of nowhere to become PIAA wrestling contender
Christian Hirak hadn’t wrestled since sixth grade before this season.

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Steve Snider (left) and son Nathan display PIAA cross country championship trophies. Steve coached the Greensburg Salem girls to a title in 1993 and Nathan coached the boys in 2018.
Greensburg Salem mourning death of longtime coach Steve Snider
The Greensburg Salem community and Westmoreland County are mourning the loss of a legendary coach, Steve Snider.

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Hempfield junior Ethan Lebin tries to reach the ankle of Thomas Jefferson freshman Maddox Shaw during the WPIAL Class 3A Section 126-pound final Feb. 26 at Hempfield.
Trib HSSN WPIAL individual wrestling rankings for March 2, 2022
Here’s a look at the Trib HSSN WPIAL wrestling rankings for March 2, 2022:

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Burrell sophomore Cooper Hornack, on his knees, looks for an opening at the PIAA Class 2A Team Wrestling Championships at the Giant Center in Hershey on Feb. 10.
2022 PIAA Class 2A Southwest Regional Wrestling Championships info
PIAA Class 2A Southwest Regional

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Belle Vernon senior Cole Weightman tries to spin away from Thomas Jefferson senior Brian Finnerty in the 215-pound finals the WPIAL Class 3A Section 2 tournament Feb. 26 at Hempfield.
2022 WPIAL Class 3A Wrestling Championship info
WPIAL Class 3A wrestling championships/PIAA Southwest Regional

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Chartiers Valley senior Helene Cowan hits a layup against Moon senior Sarah Santicola in a WPIAL Class 5A semifinal Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Peters Township.
Chartiers Valley’s ‘well-oiled machine’ crushes Moon in Class 5A semifinals
March 1, 2022
It’s back to the “Pete” and the WPIAL championship game for the Chartiers Valley girls basketball team.

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Franklin Regional’s Amanda McFaden competes in the girls 500 freestyle during the Westmoreland County Coaches Association Swimming Championships on Jan. 29 at Derry.
Franklin Regional swimmers focus on relays at WPIAL meet
February 27, 2022
It’s been quite a season for the Franklin Regional swimming teams.

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Penn-Trafford’s Conner Alexander competes in the boys 500-yard freestyle Jan. 29 during the Westmoreland County Coaches Association Swimming Championships at Derry Area High School.
Penn-Trafford underclassmen look forward to WPIAL championship meet
Penn-Trafford swimming coach Dave Babik knew this season would be challenging.

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Penn-Trafford’s Bryce Kropczynski celebrates his third-period goal with Xavier Solomon and Ryan Crombie during their game against Latrobe on Feb. 17 at Kirk Nevin Arena.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Hockey team finishes regular season strong
The Penn-Trafford hockey team ended the regular season in the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League with solid wins over Latrobe and Shaler.

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Hempfield senior Briar Priest takes down Connellsville fresmhman Lonzy Vielma in the 138-pound final at the WPIAL Class 3A Section tournament Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, at Hempfield Area High School.
Connellsville’s Jared Keslar captures 4th section wrestling title, Hempfield’s Briar Priest gets 3rd
February 26, 2022
Winning section titles aren’t as easy as you think, especially four of them.

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Belle Vernon’s Cole Weightman and Mt. Pleasant’s Dayton Pitzer compete in the 215-pound championship during the WCCA finals Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, at Kiski Area High School. Weightman recently returned from meniscus surgery and is 5-0 this season.
Belle Vernon’s Cole Weightman returns, hopes to conquer stacked weight class
February 23, 2022
Belle Vernon senior Cole Weightman recently made two tough decisions about his future.

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Wrestling notebook: 3 WPIAL junior high champions for Norwin
Norwin crowned three champions at the WPIAL Junior High School Tournament on Saturday.

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Connellsville senior Jared Keslar takes down Waynesburg’s Nate Kirby Feb. 12 at the PIAA Class 3A team wrestling championship at the Giant Center in Hershey.
Trib HSSN Individual Wrestling Rankings for Feb. 23, 2022
Class 3A

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Ligonier Valley senior Matthew Marinchak loses his glasses as he drives past Avonworth’s Colin Crawford on Monday in a WPIAL Class 3A playoff game.
Avonworth uses speed on defense, offensive spurts to take down Ligonier Valley
February 21, 2022
It took Avonworth a little more than a quarter to hit its stride Monday in its WPIAL Class 3A first-round game, but when it did, Ligonier Valley couldn’t keep up.

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Shooters take aim at a WPIAL rifle match at Keystone Rod and Gun Club in Hannastown on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022.
Penn-Trafford juniors score top 5 finishes at WPIAL rifle championships
February 20, 2022
They took different paths to get there, but Penn-Trafford juniors Seth Baughman and Mallory McRae ended up right next to each other in the final results of the WPIAL rifle championships Feb. 10 at the Dormont-Mt. Lebanon Sportsmen Club.

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Penn-Trafford’s Ryan Crombie celebrates with Damian Dynys after scoring during the second period against Latrobe on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at Kirk Nevin Arena.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Hockey team gearing up for playoffs
The Penn-Trafford hockey team is ready to make a postseason run after picking up a pair of late-season wins: defeating West Allegheny, 3-2, and Indiana, 5-1.

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Bentworth’s Chris Vargo beats Burrell’s Cooper Hornack in the 120-pound bout during the WPIAL Class 2A wrestling championships Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at Canon-McMillan.
Szymanski keeps Burrell’s WPIAL champion streak alive
One historic run at Burrell ended this season, but an even longer one continued.

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Frazier’s Rune Lawrence beats Quaker Valley’s Mason Diemert in the 172-pound bout during the 2A WPIAL Individual Wrestling Championship on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022 at Canon-McMillan.
Mt. Pleasant’s Pitzer, Frazier’s Lawrence dominate WPIAL 2A tournament
February 19, 2022
Central Valley senior Ambrose Boni was awarded the Outstanding Wrestler award by the Class 2A coaches Saturday at the WPIAL individual championships, but no one dominated the tournament more than Mt. Pleasant senior Dayton Pitzer and Frazier sophomore Rune Lawrence.

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Franklin Regional’s Caden Smith scores past Gateway’s William Kromka on Feb. 11 at Franklin Regional.
Franklin Regional boys stay motivated throughout up-and-down season
Franklin Regional boys’ basketball team season didn’t end how it planned.

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Southmoreland senior Anthony Govern picks up Central Valley’s Alex Kuzma at 215 pounds Feb. 18 at the WPIAL Class 2A Championship at Canon-McMillan.
Westmoreland County trio looking for 100-win milestone, trip to Hershey at WPIAL 2A tournament
February 18, 2022
Every year, wrestlers set goals for the season.

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Burrell freshman Calio Zanella looks to pin Avonworth’s Mike Tabano at 113 pounds Feb. 18 at the WPIAL Class 2A Championship at Canon-McMillan.
Burrell freshmen looking to mark their mark in WPIAL Class 2A wrestling
When you wrestle for Burrell, expectations are high.

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Mt. Pleasant sophomore Jamison Poklembo practices Feb. 15, 2022 at Norwin.
Mt. Pleasant’s Jamison Poklembo, a defending WPIAL champ, driven by No. 2 seed
February 15, 2022
When the WPIAL wrestling committee released the seeding for the Class 2A individual tournament Tuesday, Mt. Pleasant sophomore Jamison Poklembo was disappointed that he was seeded No. 2 at 138 pounds.

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Waynesburg’s Zander Phaturos gets a takedown in the 126-pound quarterfinal at the PIAA Class 3A team wrestling championship at Giant Center in Hershey.
Trib HSSN WPIAL Team Wrestling Rankings: Week of Feb. 14, 2022
Class AAA

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Latrobe’s Corey Boerio pins Central Dauphins’ Carson Cassel at 215 pounds Feb. 11 at the PIAA Class 3A team wrestling championships at Giant Center in Hershey.
Latrobe, Burrell are the early favorites for the 2022-23 wrestling season
Looking ahead to the 2022-23 season, what wrestling teams should be the early favorites?

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Burrell’s Shawn Szymanski (left) tops the 145-pound weight class in Class 2A.
Trib HSSN WPIAL individual wrestling rankings: Week of Feb. 14, 2022
TribHSSN WPIAL Wrestling Rankings as of Feb. 14

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Penn-Trafford goalie Jackson Kerrigan has a 2.59 goals-against average this season.
Penn-Trafford hockey leaning on leaders to carry team through stretch run
February 13, 2022
If the Penn-Trafford hockey team is to win a Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League title, it will be the team leaders guiding the way.

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Latrobe coach Mark Mears talk to his team after losing to Williamsport in the PIAA Class 3A team championship Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 at the Giant Center in Hershey
Latrobe bows out of PIAA team wrestling championship with loss to Williamsport
February 12, 2022
HERSHEY — The Latrobe wrestling team learned a valuable lesson Saturday: Sometimes things just don’t go your way.

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Waynesburg’s Eli Makel takes Connellsville’s Dennis Nichelson to his back for nearfall points Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 at the PIAA Class 3A Team Wrestling Championship at the Giant Center in Hershey.
PIAA Team Wrestling Championship: Resilient Waynesburg bounces back to take 3rd
HERSHEY – For what the Waynesburg wrestling team has gone through this season — an unexpected coaching change and having two quality wrestlers sidelined — finishing third in the PIAA Class 3A Team Wrestling Championship was quite an accomplishment.

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Franklin Regional’s Zachary Zeto (24) and Ben Yurko are senior members for the Panthers this season.
Franklin Regional motivated to make Penguins Cup run
When the Franklin Regional hockey team plays a game, the Panthers do so with a chip on their shoulder.

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Waynesburg’s Mac Church secures a takedown against Mifflin County in the PIAA Class 3A quarterfinals Friday, Feb. 11, 2022 at the Giant Center in Hershey.
PIAA Class 3A Team Wrestling Championships: Defending champ Waynesburg falls in semifinals
February 11, 2022
Semifinals

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Latrobe’s Corey Boerio pins Central Dauphin’s Carson Cassel at 215 pounds in the quarterfinals of the PIAA Class 3A Team Wrestling Championship on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022 at the Giant Center in Hershey.
Latrobe looks to build on PIAA semifinal loss to top-ranked Bethlehem Catholic
HERSHEY – Latrobe wrestling coach Mark Mears has been building something special for the past two seasons since he took over the program.

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Burrell’s Cooper Hornack looks for a pin at the PIAA Class 2A team championship Feb. 11 at the Giant Center, Hershey.
Burrell wrestling coach not disappointed with team’s effort at PIAAs
HERSHEY — Burrell wrestling coach Josh Shields walked away from the PIAA Class 2A team championship with mixed emotions.

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Quaker Valley’s Mason Diemert looks to turn Forest Hills’ Kory Masalko at the PIAA Class 2A Team Wrestling Championship Feb. 11 at the Giant Center in Hershey.
PIAA Class 2A Wrestling Championships: Burgettstown, Quaker Valley ousted in consolation round
Class 2A consolation round

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Connellsville’s Jared Keslar pins La Salle College’s Josh Fayette at 172 pounds in the first round of the PIAA Class 3A team tournament Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022 at the Giant Center in Hershey.
Class 3A PIAA Team Wrestling Championships: Waynesburg, Connellsville move on
February 10, 2022
First round

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Latrobe’s Wyatt Schmucker celerates a pin at 160 pounds at the PIAA 3A Team Championship on Feb. 10, 2022 at the Giant Center in Hershey
Latrobe survives scare to advance to PIAA Class 3A wrestling quarterfinals
HERSHEY — The sign of a good team is never panicking when things look bleak.

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Burrell’s Calio Zanella takes down Bishop McDevitt’s Michael Beutler at 113 pounds at the PIAA Class 2A Championships at the Giant Center in Hershey on Feb. 10, 2022.
Slow start costs Burrell in PIAA Class 2A wrestling first round
HERSHEY — In tightly contested wrestling matches, it’s important to win the toss-up matches.

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Burgettstown’s Anthony Lancos stretches out Brookville’s Brecken Cieleski at 145 pounds at the PIAA Class 2A Team Championship Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022 at the Giant Center in Hershey.
Class 2A PIAA Team Wrestling Championships: WPIAL teams tripped up
First-round matches

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Latrobe’s Luke Willochell works to pin Canon-McMillan’s Tanner Mizenko at 106 pounds during their WPIAL Class AAA consolation match on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, at Peters Twp. High School.
Record 7 WPIAL teams heading to PIAA wrestling tournament
February 8, 2022
For the first time in PIAA team championship history, seven teams from the WPIAL will be at Hershey for the tournament, which begins Thursday at Giant Center.

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Quaker Valley’s Justin Richey pins Burrell’s Stevie Hasson in the 152-pound bout during the WPIAL Class 2A wrestling final on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, at Chartiers-Houston High School.
Trib HSSN WPIAL Individual Wrestling Rankings as of Feb. 8, 2022
Trib HSSN’s WPIAL individual wrestling rankings as of Feb. 8, 2022:

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Waynesburg’s Noah Tustin pins Connellsville’s Tyler Gallis with a headlock at 285 pounds during the WPIAL Class 3A team championship match on Saturday.
Trib HSSN WPIAL Team Wrestling Rankings for Feb. 8, 2022
Class 3A

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Addie Shaw, the daughter of former Southmoreland coach Ryan Shaw, won a state title in South Carolina.
WPIAL wrestling notebook: Greensburg Salem celebrating 800th win
Greensburg Salem’s athletic department has quite a celebration planned for Wednesday’s match against Ringgold.

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Penn-Trafford’s Troy Hohman beats Mt. Pleasant’s Sean Cain in the 120-pound quarterfinals during the WCCA championships on Jan. 7.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Wrestling team looks to build on postseason losses
February 6, 2022
The Penn-Trafford wrestling team continues to make positive strides despite losing two matches in the Section 1 tournament and bowing out of the WPIAL Class 3A championship in the first round.

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Latrobe’s Nate Roth works to pin Canon-McMillan’s Josiah Gardner at 138 pounds during their WPIAL Class 3A team consolation match on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, at Peters Twp. High School.
PIAA announces wrestling tournament pairings
The PIAA wrestling team tournament will commence Monday with opening round matches. Teams that advance will compete at the Giant Center in Hershey Thursday-Saturday. Here’s a look at the matchups:

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Latrobe’s Gabe Golden works to defeat Canon-McMillan’s Tyler Soule at 145 pounds during their WPIAL Class 3A consolation match.
Latrobe wrestling comes up short of final but wins consolation match
February 5, 2022
There are things in life that can be controlled and some things that can’t be controlled.

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Waynesburg’s Cole Homet works to defeat Connellsville’s Chad Jesko at 145 pounds during the WPIAL Class AAA team championship match on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, at Peters Twp. High School.
Waynesburg claims 3rd consecutive WPIAL Class 3A wrestling title
Cole Homet said he knew early in the week that he was going to wrestle in the WPIAL Class 3A team tournament final.

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Franklin Regional’s Aiden Bunker competes in the boys 200 individual medley during the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association swimming championships Jan. 29.
Franklin Regional swim teams top competitive field to win county titles
The Franklin Regional swimming teams flexed their muscles Jan. 29 and returned to Murrysville after the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association meet with team titles and numerous winners in tow.

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Burrell’s Cole Clark pins Montour’s Henry Orlandini at 189 pounds during their WPIAL Class 2A team quarterfinal match on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, at Burrell High School.
Breaking down the WPIAL wrestling semifinals
February 4, 2022
WPIAL wrestling championships

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Waynesburg’s Zander Phaturos works to pin Seneca Valley’s Jacob Eubanks at 126 pounds during last year’s WPIAL Class 3A team championship match.
Waynesburg, Burrell ready to defend crowns at WPIAL team wrestling championships
Can anyone knock the Waynesburg and Burrell wrestling teams off their perch?

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Ron Frederick was the recommended candidate to be the new head football coach at his alma mater, Southmoreland. He died Thursday.
Southmoreland’s Ron Frederick dies day after learning he would be named head football coach
February 3, 2022
When Dave Keefer resigned as Southmoreland’s football coach last month, he recommended assistant coach Ron Frederick for the job.

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Latrobe’s Leo Joseph pins Butler’s Kelley Schaukowitsch in the 113-pound bout during a WPIAL Class 3A team wrestling quarterfinal Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, at Latrobe.
Latrobe decks Butler, Penn-Trafford to reach WPIAL 3A semifinals
February 2, 2022
Latrobe wrestling coach Mark Mears said he has a simple formula for winning matches.

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Mt. Pleasant’s Jamison Poklembo pins Burrell’s Stephen Hasson in the 138-pound bout during the section 3, 2-AA team wrestling championship Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, at Mt. Pleasant Area High School.
Mt. Pleasant, Kiski Area looking for redemption at team wrestling championships
February 1, 2022
Mt. Pleasant wrestling coach Zach Snyder’s message to his team after losses to Beth-Center and Burrell was simple: We need a better effort.

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Montour’s Peter Chacon wrestles Thomas Jefferson’s Bode Marlow in the 138-pound final during the 2022 Allegheny County tournament Jan. 15.
WPIAL wrestling notebook: What new sections could look like
Over the next few weeks, the WPIAL wrestling committee will be realigning the sections for the next two seasons.

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West Allegheny’s Ty Watters wrestles Wyoming Seminary’s Meyer Shapiro in the 145-pound final during the Powerade Wrestling Tournament on Dec. 30.
Trib HSSN WPIAL Individual Wrestling Rankings as of Feb. 1, 2022
Class 3A

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Burrell’s Luke Boylan celebrates with coach Josh Shields after pinning Mt. Pleasant’s Joe Smelka in the 285-pound bout during the Section 3-2A team wrestling championship Jan. 26.
Trib HSSN WPIAL Team Wrestling Rankings as of Feb. 1, 2022
Class 3A

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Penn-Trafford lineman Declan Ochendowski
Penn-Trafford lineman Ochendowski commits to Cornell
January 30, 2022
Ochendowski commits to Cornell

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Penn-Trafford bowlers (from left) Abigail Veychek, Alyssa Balest, Emily Veychek, Mikayla Uranker and Madison Novicki pose with the WCCA championship trophy.
Penn-Trafford girls win inaugural WCCA bowling title
Things didn’t look good for the Penn-Trafford girls bowling team after two games at the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association’s first championship Jan. 24.

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Franklin Regional’s Luke Lavrich skates with the puck during a game against West Allegheny last season.
Franklin Regional notebook: TJ halts hockey team’s streak
January 29, 2022
Franklin Regional had its four-game winning streak snapped Jan. 25 with a 5-1 loss to West Division leader Thomas Jefferson.

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Latrobe’s Camille Dominick, smiling after a win over Woodland Hills on Jan. 20, was part of a defensive effort that shut down Greensburg Salem on Friday.
Latrobe tightens up on defense, shuts down Greensburg Salem
January 28, 2022
Latrobe’s girls basketball team played its third consecutive game without leading scorer Anna Rafferty on Friday, and the Wildcats didn’t miss a beat.

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Dave Keefer coached at Southmoreland four seasons, going 19-19.
Keefer resigns as football coach at Southmoreland; Frazier hires Shannon
January 27, 2022
Southmoreland is looking for a new football coach after Dave Keefer resigned.

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Burrell’s Calio Zanella pins Mt. Pleasant’s William Shipley in the 113-pound bout during the Section 3-2A team wrestling championship on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, at Mt. Pleasant Area High School.
Waynesburg, Burrell receive top seeds for WPIAL wrestling tournament
Defending WPIAL champions Waynesburg (Class 3A) and Burrell (2A) were seeded No. 1 by the WPIAL wrestling committee Thursday for the upcoming district team tournament, which begins next Wednesday.

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Burrell’s Damian Barr beats Mt. Pleasant’s Conor Johnson in the 160-pound bout during the WPIAL Section 3-2A team wrestling championship Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022 at Mt. Pleasant Area High School.
Burrell wrestling rolls to section title, ready to defend WPIAL championship
January 26, 2022
And the beat goes on for the Burrell wrestling team.

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Burrell coach Josh Shields works with Damian Barr and Cole Clark during a December practice. Burrell begins its quest for a 15th consecutive WPIAL Class AA championship Wednesday at the Section 3 tournament.
Key matches at section tournaments could decide WPIAL team bracket
January 25, 2022
WPIAL wrestling committee chairman Frank Vulcano Jr. said he has a good idea who the top teams are this season.

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Greensburg Salem’s Billy McChesney paces alongside the mat before competing in the Class 3A semifinals during last year’s state tournament.
WPIAL wrestling notebook: Greensburg Salem’s McChesney wins heavyweight showdown
Greensburg Salem senior heavyweight Bill McChesney breezed to the title at the Burgettstown tournament on Saturday.

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Mt. Lebanon’s Mac Stout (left) wrestles Quaker Valley’s Patrick Cutchember in the 189-pound final during the 2022 Allegheny County Wrestling Tournament. Stout tops the Class 3A rankings at 189.
Trib HSSN WPIAL individual wrestling rankings: Jan. 25, 2022
Class 3A

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North Allegheny’s Casey Walker takes down Plum’s Rylen Campbell in the 106-pound final during the 2022 Allegheny County Wrestling Tournament. North Allegheny jumped to No. 4 in the Class 3A rankings after being unranked the week before.
Trib HSSN team wrestling rankings: Jan. 25, 2022
Trib HSSN team wrestling rankings as of Jan. 25, 2021:

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Latrobe’s James Gatto won the WCCA bowling championship Jan. 24, 2022, at Lincoln Lanes in Latrobe.
Penn-Trafford’s Balest, Latrobe’s Gatto lead their teams to WCCA bowling titles
January 24, 2022
The Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association held its first bowling championship Monday, and it was met with joy.

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Penn-Trafford swimmer Patton Graziano has qualified for WPIALs in every event except the 100 breaststroke.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Swimmers clock WPIAL-qualifying times
January 23, 2022
Penn-Trafford sophomores Patton Graziano and Conner Alexander are having good seasons for the swimming team.

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Penn-Trafford’s Nate Loughner celebrates a goal against Latrobe last season.
Penn-Trafford hockey looks to finish season strong
The Penn-Trafford hockey team was flying high after it avenged an early season loss to rival Franklin Regional on Dec. 6.

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Franklin Regional’s Gavyn Beck celebrates his pin of Penn-Trafford’s Adam Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022.
Franklin Regional wrestlers look forward to postseason tournament
January 22, 2022
When wrestling season began back in December, Franklin Regional coach Matt Lebe wasn’t sure how things would work out for his team after two potential starters decided to pursue other avenues.

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Latrobe’s Landon Butler scored 31 points against Woodland Hills on Friday.
Latrobe boys knock off 1st-place Woodland Hills
January 21, 2022
Latrobe hasn’t had much to celebrate in boys basketball this season.

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Thomas Jefferson’s Brian Finnerty wrestles Aidan Buggey of North Allegheny in the 215-pound final during the 2022 Allegheny County Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022 at Fox Chapel Area High School.
WPIAL announces section wrestling tournament pairings
January 20, 2022
The WPIAL announced pairings Thursday for wrestling section tournaments as part of the team championship.

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Franklin Regional’s Gavyn Beck celebrates his pin of Penn-Trafford’s Adam Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022.
Franklin Regional wrestling bumps off Penn-Trafford in showdown for first place
January 19, 2022
Franklin Regional found itself trailing Penn-Trafford with six bouts remaining Wednesday, but a couple of moves by coach Matt Lebe proved to be the difference.

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WCCC pitcher Chaz Lankey
Freshman pitcher bowls 300 game for WCCC
To have success as a pitcher, the key is throwing strikes.

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Latrobe’ Jack Pletcher, left, wrestling Thomas Jefferson’s Michael Zacur at the 2021 Powerade, won his 100th career match in Colorado last weekend.
Wrestling notebook: Latrobe finally returns home after successful Colorado trip
January 18, 2022
The Latrobe wrestling team is finally back home after a success weekend in Denver.

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Burrell’s Damien Barr hoists the WPIAL Class AA championship trophy as he is lifted by teammates after defeating Burgettstown for the school’s 15th straight title on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, at Canon-McMillan High School.
Wrestling teams jockey for position in WPIAL team tournament
The upcoming WPIAL Team Tournament will feature some minor changes as the section regular season ends Wednesday.

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Quaker Valley’s Jack Kazalas (top) wrestles Bethel Park’s Aiden Bench in the 113-pound final during the 2022 Allegheny County Wrestling Tournament. The Quakers moved up a notch to No. 4 in Class 2A.
Trib HSSN WPIAL Team Wrestling Rankings as of Jan. 17, 2022
Class 3A

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Latrobe freshman Luke Willochell (top) is ranked No. 1 at 106 pounds in Class 3A.
Trib HSSN WPIAL Individual Wrestling Rankings: Week of Jan. 17, 2022
Trib HSSN individual wrestling rankings as of Jan. 17, 2022:

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Vinny Kilkeary and the rest of Latrobe’s wrestling team were unable to fly home from Denver on Sunday because the team’s flight home was canceled.
Western Pennsylvania snow storm leaves Latrobe wrestling team stranded in Denver
January 16, 2022
After a successful weekend in Denver, the Latrobe wrestling team got to spend an extra day in the Mile High City.

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Penn-Trafford heavyweight Joe Enick
Penn-Trafford’s Enick refocuses goals with hopes of another trip to Hershey
Greensburg Salem senior heavyweight Billy McChesney hadn’t had many close matches this season.

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Mt. Lebanon’s Mac Stout wrestles Quaker Valley’s Patrick Cutchember in the 189-pound final during the 2022 Allegheny County Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022 at Fox Chapel Area High School.
Mt. Lebanon’s Mac Stout captures 3rd Allegheny County wrestling crown
January 15, 2022
It’s too bad the coronavirus canceled the 2021 Allegheny County Wrestling Championship.

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Plum’s Vince Citrano celebrates winning against Maddox Shaw of Thomas Jefferson in the 132-pound final Saturday.
Plum’s Citrano, Highlands’ Burford claim Allegheny County wrestling titles
Plum senior Vincent Citrano and Highlands senior Jrake Burford sure celebrated after winning their second Allegheny County Wrestling titles Saturday at Fox Chapel.

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Franklin Regional’s Juliano Marion pins Plums’ Andrew Classen in the 189-pound bout on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022 at Franklin Regional.
County wrestling title boosts confidence of Franklin Regional sophomore Juliano Marion
Don’t look now, but Franklin Regional sophomore Juliano Marion is starting to get noticed.

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Plum’s Vince Citrano controls West Mifflin’s Ny-Zair Burt during the quarterfinals of the Allegheny County Wrestling Championships at Fox Chapel High School on Friday, Jan 14, 2022.
Wrestling notebook: Plum has good showing on Day 1 of Allegheny County tournament
January 14, 2022
If Plum hopes to challenge for the team title at the 20th annual Allegheny County Wrestling Championship, it has work to do Saturday.

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North Hills’ Giavonie Schipani takes down Fox Chapel’s Michael Worsen during the quarterfinals of the Allegheny County Wrestling Championships at Fox Chapel High School on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022.
North Hills’ Giavonie Schipani wastes no time at Allegheny County championships
North Hills sophomore Giavonie Schipani began his high school career with 21 consecutive wins.

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Beth-Center decks Mt. Pleasant to cement WPIAL contender status
January 13, 2022
Two teams that would like to be in the group hoping to dethrone WPIAL Class 2A power Burrell collided Thursday in a nonsection match.

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Cheyenne Trest takes a shot as Seton Hill takes on Cal (Pa.) in a 2020 game.
Covid cases scrambling winter sports schedules at Westmoreland County colleges
Depending on what district college athletic program you ask, the coronavirus has and hasn’t affected winter sports teams.

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Franklin Regional’s Finn Soloman beats Plum’s Julien Sepelyak in the 152-pound bout Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, at Franklin Regional.
Seniors rally Franklin Regional wrestling past Plum in key section match
January 12, 2022
Early on in Wednesday’s WPIAL Class 3A Section 1-B first-place wrestling showdown, things didn’t look good for Franklin Regional.

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Highlands’ Brayden White works against Hampton’s Alan Danner at 138 pounds during their Section 1-3A match on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, at Highlands.
WPIAL wrestling standings through Jan. 10, 2022
January 11, 2022
Class AAA

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Greensburg Salem senior Billy McChesney is 15-0 this season and the No. 1 ranked heavyweight in Class AAA.
WPIAL wrestling notebook: Greensburg Salem heavyweight claims elusive county title
Greensburg Salem senior heavyweight Billy McChesney received a scare in the semifinals of the 69th annual Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association tournament.

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Highlands’ Angelo Markey battles Hampton’s Alan Wolfe at 172 pounds during their Section 1-3A match on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, at Highlands.
Enrollment changes in WPIAL wrestling makes Class 2A larger
Football and basketball aren’t the only high school sports will see major changes for the next two seasons because of new enrollment figures.

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Franklin Regional’s Finn Solomon works to defeat Hempfield’s Lucas Kapusta at 145 pounds during the WCCA championship match on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Kiski Area High School.
TribHSSN WPIAL individual wrestling rankings for week of Jan. 11, 2022
Individuals

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Latrobe’s Jack Pletcher celebrates after defeating Norwin’s Chase Kranitz at 152 pounds during the WCCA championship match on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Kiski Area High School.
TribHSSN WPIAL team wrestling rankings for week of Jan. 11, 2022
Class AAA

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Penn-Trafford’s Troy Hohman beats Jack Consiglio to win the 120-pound bout in the Powerade Wrestling Tournament on Dec. 30 at Canon-McMillan High School.
Hohman’s title highlights strong performance from Penn-Trafford at Powerade tournament
January 9, 2022
Penn-Trafford senior Troy Hohman has been close to winning big tournament titles during his career.

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Latrobe’s Jack Pletcher takes down Norwin’s Chase Kranitz at 152 pounds during the WCCA championship match on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Kiski Area High School.
Latrobe team dominates WCCA tournament
January 8, 2022
If no one noticed, the Latrobe wrestling team is starting to make noise around the WPIAL.

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Kiski Area’s Enzo Morlacci works to defeat Penn-Trafford’s Wesley Stull at 160 pounds during the WCCA championship match on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Kiski Area High School.
Young Kiski Area wrestling team takes 3rd at WCCA tournament
Considering how young the Kiski Area wrestling team is, coach Chris Heater walked away from the 69th annual Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association tournament pleased with his team’s performance.

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Franklin Regional’s Finn Solomon works to defeat Hempfield’s Lucas Kapusta at 145 pounds during the WCCA championship match on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Kiski Area High School.
Kilkeary-Hohman, Priest-Roth rematches highlight WCCA championships
“Until we meet again.”

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Franklin Regional’s Finn Solomon beats Lockport’s Keegan Roberson in the 145-pound consolation bout during the Powerade Wrestling Tournament on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, at Canon-McMillan High School.
Busy weeks ahead for Franklin Regional wrestling
It will be an interesting couple of weeks for the Franklin Regional wrestling team.

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Burrell’s Cooper Hornack beats Derry’s Brett Klim during a 120-pound quarterfinal during the WCCA championships on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022 at Kiski Area High School.
WCCA Tournament notebook: Kapusta cousins following in their dads’ footsteps
January 7, 2022
The Kapusta brothers, Brian and Jeff, were two-time Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association champions when they wrestled for Greensburg Salem in the late 1980s and early ’90s.

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Penn-Trafford’s Troy Hohman beats Mount Pleasant’s Sean Cain during the 120 pound quarterfinal bout during the WCCA championships on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022 at Kiski Area High School.
Loaded semifinal bracket at 120 pounds takes shape at WCCA wrestling tournament
There were some wrestling fans who worried there wouldn’t be many exciting matches at the 69th annual Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association tournament this year.

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New Derry football coach Mike Arone
Derry hires Mike Arone as football coach
January 6, 2022
The Derry school board voted 8-0 on Thursday to hire Mike Arone as its new football coach.

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Latrobe freshman Leo Joseph looks for back points against Hempfield’s Owen Caracciolo at 113 pounds Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022.
Roth’s return to the mat helps Latrobe wrestling defeat Hempfield
January 5, 2022
Latrobe junior Nate Roth has been waiting for this day since the season began.

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Hempfield’s Briar Priest and Latrobe’s Nate Roth compete at 132 pounds during last year’s Westmoreland County Coaches Association wrestling tournament finals.
Hempfield’s Briar Priest could join elite club with 3rd WCCA title
January 4, 2022
Since the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association wrestling tournament began in 1954, only 57 wrestlers have won three titles. Eleven of those were four-time champions.

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Waynesburg’s Mac Church wrestles Wyoming Seminary’s Nic Bouzakis in the 132-pound final during the Powerade Wrestling Tournament on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, at Canon-McMillan High School.
TribHSSN WPIAL team wrestling rankings: As of Jan. 4, 2022
TribHSSN Wrestling Rankings as of Jan. 4

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Penn-Trafford’s Troy Hohman beats Jack Consiglio to win the 120 pound bout in the Powerade Wrestling Tournament on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021 at Canon-McMillan High School.
TribHSSN WPIAL individual wrestling rankings: As of Jan. 4, 2022
TribHSSN Live Wrestling Rankings as of Jan. 4

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Hempfields’ Briar Priest beats St. Joseph Regional’s Alex Almeyda in the 138-pound third-place bout during the Powerade Wrestling Tournament on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021 at Canon-McMillan High School.
Powerade wrestling notebook: Loaded tournament was brutal for WPIAL’s best
December 31, 2021
It says how tough the 55th annual Powerade Wrestling Tournament was this season when only 26 wrestlers from the WPIAL earned medals and only six reached the finals.

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Penn-Trafford’s Troy Hohman beats Jack Consiglio to win the 120-pound bout in the Powerade Wrestling Tournament on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, at Canon-McMillan High School.
3 WPIAL wrestlers emerge from star-studded field to win Powerade gold
December 30, 2021
Penn-Trafford senior Troy Hohman hadn’t won a big wrestling tournament before Thursday.

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Mt. Pleasant senior Dayton Pitzer pins Canon-McMillan’s Broxon Dean in 1:32 at 215 pounds. It was Pitzer’s 99th career win.
Pitt recruits forming bond at Powerade Tournament
December 29, 2021
As Mac Stout walked off the mat after recording a fall at the 55th Powerade Wrestling tournament, he was greeted by his brothers, Luke and Kellen.

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Connellsville’s Jared Keslar (blue) battles Roberto Padilla of St. Joseph Regional (NJ) at 160 pounds at the Powerade Tournament on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. Keslar won 3-1 in overtime.
Powerade notebook: Training center takes off
When Norwin wrestling coach Kyle Martin and assistant Jarod King started the Knights Regional Training Center this summer, they had a five-year plan.

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Latrobe’s Vincent Kilkeary (top) wrestles Waynesburg’s Joseph Simon (bottom) in the 113-pound final of the Powerade Wrestling Tournament on Jan. 30, 2021.
Powerade Wrestling Tournament again loaded with talent
December 26, 2021
High school wrestling fans are in for a holiday treat.

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Belle Vernon’s Devin Whitlock
2021 Tribune-Review Westmoreland County Football All-Stars
December 25, 2021
Devin Whitlock

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Penn-Trafford’s Cade Yacamelli celebrates his 75-yard touchdown run against Exeter during a PIAA Class 5A state semifinal on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at Bald Eagle High School.
Penn-Trafford’s Cade Yacamelli named Tribune-Review Westmoreland County Player of the Year
Before the start of the WPIAL playoffs, Penn-Trafford equipment manager Frank Wall made a casual comment about Cade Yacamelli.

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Vincent Kilkeary was among Latrobe’s champions at the Hickory Invitational. The Wildcats won the event.
Latrobe, Connellsville wrestling teams off to good starts in new season
December 21, 2021
So, what have we learned about wrestling in the WPIAL two weeks into the season?

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Tom Paulone played football at Jeannette and is a 2010 graduate. He was named the Jayhawks’ coach Monday night.
Jeannette hires Paulone as new football coach
December 20, 2021
Thomas Paulone Jr. knows the rich tradition of the Jeannette football program.

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Latrobe freshman Luke Willochell works to pin Derry’s Dylan Klim at 106 pounds Monday, Dec. 20, 2021.
No letdown for Latrobe wrestling team in decisive win over rival Derry
The Latrobe wrestling team could have easily had a letdown Monday in a nonsection match against Derry after a solid performance at the King of the Mountain tournament over the weekend.

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Penn-Trafford wrestlers get needed win thanks to 2 football players
December 19, 2021
After an extended and rewarding football season for Joe Enick, the junior probably could have taken a few weeks off before he started the wrestling season.

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Hempfield senior Briar Priest pins Kaidyn Gonder in second period at 145 pounds on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021. Hempfield won, 50-10.
Hempfield wrestling serves notice, outguns Greensburg Salem
December 15, 2021
Here’s a message to the wrestling teams in the WPIAL: Don’t sleep on Hempfield.

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Hempfield defensive end Daniel Sierk signed a latter of intent with Bucknell on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021.
Westmoreland football players make it official on signing day
It’s been quite a few days for Cade Yacamelli.

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Penn-Trafford head coach John Ruane gets hit with the water cooler by Cade Yacamelli and Carter Green after winning the PIAA Class 5A state championship game on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, at Hersheypark Stadium.
Penn-Trafford went into PIAA Class 5A championship with confidence
December 11, 2021
HERSHEY — It’s unsure how much sleep the Penn-Trafford football team got Friday night after its stunning 17-14 overtime win against Imhotep Charter.

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Central Valley’s Sean FitzSimmons hoists the state championship trophy with Matt Merritt and Jack Bible after defeating Wyomissing, 7-0, in the PIAA Class 3A final on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, at Hersheypark Stadium.
Landon Alexander, punishing defense lead Central Valley to state title
HERSHEY – Central Valley captured its second consecutive PIAA Class 3A title by defeating Wyomissing, 7-0, in a defensive struggle Saturday at Hersheypark Stadium.

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Penn-Trafford’s Cade Yacamelli hoists the state championship trophy with his Warriors teammates after defeating Imhotep Charter, 17-14 in overtime, in the PIAA Class 5A final on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, at Hersheypark Stadium.
Penn-Trafford stops Imhotep Charter to win 1st state title in OT thriller
December 10, 2021
HERSHEY — It might not equal the Miracle on Ice, but Penn-Trafford’s 17-14 stunner against Imhotep Charter will hold a prominent place in Westmoreland County sports history.

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Penn-Trafford’s Carter Green has rushed for more than 1,100 yards and thrown for more than 1,200.
Penn-Trafford ready to make history as underdogs in state championship game
December 9, 2021
No matter what happens Friday, the Penn-Trafford football team has made history.

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Penn-Trafford’s Cade Yacamelli celebrates his first touchdown with Conlan Greene during their PIAA Class 5A state semifinal against Exeter on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at Bald Eagle High School.
Penn-Trafford football team getting send-off before it leaves for PIAA championship game
December 8, 2021
Penn-Trafford School District is planning a send-off parade for the football team Friday morning.

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Mt. Pleasant’s Dayton Pitzer works to pin Knoch’s Eli Reese at 215 pounds during the WPIAL Class AA individual wrestling championships on Feb. 20, 2021, at Canon-McMillan High School.
Led by 2-time state champ, Mt. Pleasant wrestlers in title contention
The last team other than Burrell to win a WPIAL Class 2A team title was Mt. Pleasant in 2006.

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Mt. Pleasant’s Dayton Pitzer (right) looks to escape from Malvern Prep’s Nick Feldman in the 215-pound final of the Powerade tournament last season.
Class 2A wrestlers to watch in the WPIAL during the 2021-22 season
Dayton Pitzer, Mt. Pleasant

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Shawn Szymanski, lifting Mt. Pleasant’s Brady Poole during WPIAL Class 2A team sectionals last season, is a top returning wrestler for Burrell.
Challengers line up to try to dethrone Burrell in WPIAL Class 2A wrestling
Burrell has won 15 consecutive WPIAL Class 2A titles, but could this be the year its reign ends?

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Latrobe’s Vinny Kilkeary works to pin Norwin’s Conner Henning at 113 pounds last season.
Latrobe expecting to challenge Waynesburg for Class 3A wrestling supremacy
December 7, 2021
When Mark Mears took over the Latrobe wrestling program a year ago, he inherited a program that was on the rise.

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Penn-Trafford head coach John Ruane questions an official about a penalty during the Warriors’ PIAA Class 5A state semifinal against Exeter on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at Bald Eagle High School.
Former PIAA football championship coaches offer advice to Penn-Trafford’s Ruane
As John Ruane prepares his football team for Friday’s PIAA Class 5A championship game against Imhotep Charter, the veteran Penn-Trafford coach has many things to worry about.

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Waynesburg’s Mac Church reacts after defeating Karl Shindledecker of Chambersburg in the PIAA Class 3A 120-pound final last season.
Waynesburg wrestling team eyes 3rd consecutive WPIAL Class 3A title
Waynesburg rolled to the PIAA and WPIAL Class 3A titles in the 2020-21 season, and with nine starters returning, there is no reason why it shouldn’t make another run, especially in the WPIAL.

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Hempfield’s Briar Priest celebrates his win with coaches after defeating Seneca Valley’s Dylan Chappell in 132-pound Class 3A final during last year’s PIAA wrestling championships.
Class 3A wrestlers to watch in the WPIAL during the 2021-22 season
Class 3A wrestlers to watch:

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Yough’s Terek Crosby (4) makes his way up the court against Belle Vernon on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021.
Standout sophomores have Yough boys basketball team ready to compete
December 6, 2021
It’s hard for Yough boys basketball coach Jim Nesser to hold back his excitement for the upcoming season.

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Yough’s Kayla Gerdich returns to the starting lineup for the Cougars.
Yough girls look to build on last year’s success
When Mike Gerdich took over the girls basketball program at Yough in 2017, he inherited a team that won one game and hadn’t won a section game in five seasons.

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Penn-Trafford’s Jake Otto catches a pass over Exeter’s Jacob Wolfe during their PIAA Class 5A state semifinal on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at Bald Eagle High School.
Plenty of ‘heroes’ stepped up for Penn-Trafford football in PIAA semifinal victory
December 5, 2021
Exeter Township found out Friday there is more to the Penn-Trafford football team than the Cade and Carter Show.

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Penn-Trafford’s Cade Yacamelli celebrates after defeating Exeter, 49-14, in a PIAA Class 5A semifinal Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at Bald Eagle High School.
Penn-Trafford headed to Hershey with rout of Exeter Township in PIAA semifinals
December 3, 2021
WINGATE — Before Friday’s PIAA Class 5A semifinal, Exeter Township football players took the field during pregame warm-up yelling and screaming.

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Penn-Trafford quarterback Carter Green (8) celebrates with head coach John Ruane and Declan Ochendowski after defeating Moon, 24-21, in the WPIAL Class 5A championship game on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Heinz Field.
Green energy powers Penn-Trafford on both sides of the ball
December 2, 2021
When Penn-Trafford is on offense, opponents just can’t key on senior running back Cade Yacamelli.

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Penn-Trafford’s Seth Dunlap celebrates after defeating Moon, 24-21, in the WPIAL Class 5A championship game on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Heinz Field.
Penn-Trafford, Exeter Township enter uncharted waters in PIAA semifinals
December 1, 2021
Penn-Trafford football historian Rush Pedder wrote a book about the past 50 years of the program. Now, he has some interesting new chapters to start another.

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Ligonier Valley basketball.
After going winless, Ligonier Valley girls basketball showing improvement as season approaches
November 30, 2021
After a winless 2020-21 season, the only direction the Ligonier Valley girls basketball team can go is up.

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Ligonier Valley’s Matt Marinchak directs teammates during a scrimmage against Summit Academy on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Ligonier.
Ligonier Valley boys basketball hopes for smoother sailing in 2nd season back in WPIAL
Ligonier Valley’s return to the WPIAL saw a lot of ups and downs during the boys basketball season.

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Penn-Trafford’s Cade Yacamelli hoists the WPIAL championship trophy next to coach John Ruane after defeating Moon, 24-21, in the WPIAL Class 5A final Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Heinz Field.
Explosive plays carry Penn-Trafford football past Moon in WPIAL title game
November 28, 2021
Moon football coach Ryan Linn said earlier in the week that the team that it the big pass play would probably win.

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Jeannette girls basketball coach Bill Flow, a Norwin graduate
New Jeannette girls basketball coach Flow wants team to be competitive after recent struggles
When Bill Flow was hired as Jeannette’s girls basketball coach in June, he inherited a team that hasn’t had much success the past three seasons.

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Jeannette’s Anton Good shoots a layup during practice Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Jeannette High School.
Jeannette boys basketball team using extra time to prepare for season
When the Jeannette boys basketball team opens the 2021-22 on Dec. 10 at the West Mifflin tournament, the team will be ahead of the game.

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Franklin Regional’s Finn Solomon works for an escape against Waynesburg’s Cole Homet in the 138-pound final during the 2021 PIAA wrestling championships.
Franklin Regional wrestlers in position for big season
Franklin Regional wrestling coach Matt Lebe stopped short of predicting a WPIAL title for his team, but the veteran mentor expects his team to be one of the best in Class 3A.

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Penn-Trafford celebrates its Big East Youth Football League championship.
Penn-Trafford captures Big East Youth Football League title
It was quite a turnaround for the Penn-Trafford 11-12 youth football team.

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Penn-Trafford’s Cade Yacamelli celebrates after a missed field goal defeated Moon, 24-21, in the WPIAL Class 5A championship game on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Heinz Field.
Penn-Trafford wins 1st WPIAL championship in Class 5A title game thriller with Moon
November 27, 2021
Somewhere Kevin Topper is smiling. He also probably is feeling sympathy for Moon kicker Jacob Wieland.

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Penn-Trafford’s Cade Yacamelli breaks the tackle attempt by Franklin Regional’s Roman Sarnic on the way to a first-quarter touchdown Oct. 22.
Expect ground-and-pound showdown when Moon, Penn-Trafford clash in WPIAL finals
November 26, 2021
Don’t be late for Saturday’s WPIAL Class 5A championship game between No. 1 Moon and No. 2 Penn-Trafford.

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Moon’s Anthony Antoniades eludes Upper St. Clair’s Tyson Swigart after a long catch Oct. 15.
WPIAL Class 5A football championship breakdown: Moon vs. Penn-Trafford
WPIAL Class 5A football championship

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Seth Dunlap, Josh Huffman and Daniel Tarabrella are unsung heroes for the Penn-Trafford football team.
Penn-Trafford’s unsung heroes to bring lunch pails to WPIAL championship game
November 24, 2021
When people talk about the 2021 Penn-Trafford football team, the names that are mentioned frequently are Wisconsin recruit Cade Yacamelli, quarterback Carter Green and members of the imposing offensive line.

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Central Catholic’s Rashad Wheeler breaks up a pass intended for Penn-Trafford’s Brett Laffoon in the end zone during the fourth quarter of the 2015 WPIAL Class AAA championship game. Central Catholic won, 24-17.
Penn-Trafford hunting elusive WPIAL football title
November 23, 2021
Penn-Trafford has a storied football program, but its resume is missing a couple of key items: WPIAL and PIAA titles.

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Derry’s Tiana Moracco goes through drills during practice on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021 at Derry Area High School.
After top scorer, lack of depth presents challenge for Derry girls basketball
When Gene Brisbane took over the girls basketball program three years ago, he inherited a struggling program.

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Derry’s Tyson Webb scores past Southmoreland’s Wyatt Richter during their WPIAL Class 4A playoff game last season.
Derry boys basketball looking to build on strong offseason
High school basketball practice officially began for the 2021-22 season Nov. 19, but the Derry boys basketball team, like all teams across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, have been holding offseason workouts since the end of the previous season.

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Penn-Trafford senior Carleigh Bruno signs a letter of intent to compete in acrobatics and tumbling at Baylor alongside parents Nicole and Ralph Bruno and cheer coach Angela Urban.
Penn-Trafford’s Bruno signs letter of intent to attend Baylor for acrobatics and tumbling
November 21, 2021
You probably didn’t know a student/athlete can earn a scholarship for acrobatics and tumbling.

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Penn-Trafford’s Cade Yacamelli (5) and Ian Demeri (9) celebrate winning against Pine-Richland on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at Gateway Senior High School.
Defensive stands, Yacamelli’s runs lead Penn-Trafford past Pine-Richland in Class 5A semifinal
November 19, 2021
When Cade Yacamelli fumbled on the first play of the game, the Penn-Trafford senior said some unflattering words to himself.

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Garrett Smithley waves to fans during driver introductions before the NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona on Aug. 28.
Garrett Smithley, NASCAR driver from Ligonier, to attend Latrobe race track reunion
NASCAR driver Garrett Smithley has been racing since his sophomore year in high school.

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Penn-Trafford’s offensive linemen line up in practice.
Big, physical offensive line makes Penn-Trafford offense go
November 18, 2021
It’s no secret the Penn-Trafford football team likes to run the football.

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Moon’s Mia Cochran crosses the finish line to win the WPIAL Class 3A girls race Oct. 28.
Moon’s Mia Cochran named Pennsylvania cross country runner of the year
Moon senior Mia Cochran picked up a huge honor when the Pennsylvania Track and Field Coaches Association named her the girls athlete of the year.

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Pine-Richland’s Bradford Gelly dives for the pylon past North Hills’ Michael Hoskey for a first-quarter touchdown Oct. 15.
Through ups and downs, Pine-Richland back in WPIAL semifinals against Penn-Trafford
November 17, 2021
Don’t let Pine-Richland’s record fool you.

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Penn Trafford’s Delaney Lentz earns WPIAL all-star honors for the 2021 season.
Penn-Trafford field hockey closing the gap among state’s best teams
November 14, 2021
When Penn-Trafford field hockey coach Cindy Dutt looked back at the 2021 season, she cites a program on the verge of greatness.

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Franklin Regional’s Matt Knizner beats Montour goaltender Anthony Reinholt during last year’s Penguins Cup Class 2A semifinals.
Franklin Regional, Penn-Trafford eye hockey rematch
November 13, 2021
Franklin Regional and Penn-Trafford, arguably two of the top teams in Class 2A in the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League, were scheduled for a first-place showdown Nov. 8.

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Penn-Trafford’s Cade Yacamelli is hoisted by teammate Conlan Greene (17) as he celebrates a touchdown against Fox Chapel in the second quarter Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at Penn-Trafford High School.
Penn-Trafford makes short work of upset-minded Fox Chapel
November 12, 2021
It didn’t take long for the Penn-Trafford football team to let upset-minded Fox Chapel know what was in store: a long Friday night in Harrison City.

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College football preview capsule: Bethany at Saint Vincent
NCAA Division III

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College football preview capsule: Seton Hill at Lock Haven
NCAA Division II

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Mt. Pleasant’s Dayton Pitzer works to pin Knoch’s Eli Reese at 215 pounds during last year’s WPIAL Class 2A wrestling championships.
Pitt wrestling program adds 5 WPIAL standouts on signing day
November 10, 2021
The early signing period turned out to be a bonanza for the Pitt wrestling program.

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Penn-Trafford’s Jack Jollie is a member of the 2021 football team.
Westmoreland football players to watch for 2021 Week 11
Brant Garn

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Fox Chapel’s Zidane Thomas reaches out to stiff-arm Franklin Regional’s Logan Donnelly on Sept. 17 at Franklin Regional High School.
Fox Chapel will try to outfox No. 2 Penn-Trafford in WPIAL quarterfinals
Fox Chapel has already pulled off a playoff upset this season, but can it outfox Penn-Trafford in the quarterfinals Friday?

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Penn-Trafford still looking for elusive 1st PIAA win after loss to Fleetwood
November 9, 2021
Penn-Trafford has yet to crack the win column in the PIAA field hockey playoffs, but veteran coach Cindy Dutt feels it’s coming.

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Penn-Trafford’s Olivia Fanelli hits against Connellsville last season.
Penn-Trafford looks to continue to build after successful season
November 7, 2021
It wasn’t the way the Penn-Trafford girls’ volleyball team wanted it to end, with a loss to section rival Oakland Catholic.

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Moon’s Mia Cochran, shown at the WPIAL cross country championships, won her third straight PIAA Class 3A title on Saturday.
Moon’s Cochran, Butler’s Singleton win state cross country titles
November 6, 2021
It was quite an exciting day for cross country teams from the WPIAL on Saturday at the PIAA championships in Hershey.

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Franklin Regional’s Chase Williams competes during the 2021 season.
Chase Williams leading Franklin Regional to strong start
When the Franklin Regional hockey team needs a spark, senior center Chase Williams usually provides it.

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Southmoreland’s Anthony Govern struggles to maintain hold of the ball as he is brought down by East Allegheny’s defense Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, at Southmoreland High School.
East Allegheny’s quickness too much for Southmoreland
November 5, 2021
There was plenty of excitement in Alverton on Friday.

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Greensburg Salem’s Aaron Tressler, Charles Johnson and Jacob Smith qualified for the PIAA cross country championships.
Greensburg Salem runners look to end on high note at state cross country meet
Greensburg Salem’s boys cross country team has built a tradition under coach Nathan Snider.

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Grace Petnuch goes up for a kill against Bishop Canevin’s Olivia Thomas during their match on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, at Bishop Canevin High School.
WPIAL Class A volleyball powers Bishop Canevin, GCC meet again for title
November 4, 2021
Two familiar foes will be battling for the WPIAL Class A girls volleyball title Saturday.

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Southmoreland’s Anthony Govern runs the ball against Yough on Oct. 8 at Southmoreland.
Seeking 1st WPIAL playoff win, Southmoreland welcomes familiar foe in East Allegheny
November 3, 2021
It took Southmoreland 40 years to make its second appearance in the WPIAL football playoffs.

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Mt. Pleasant’s Hunter Dean
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Hunter Dean

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Julia Kratzenberg reacts during a WPIAL Class A semifinal win over California on Tuesday, Nov. 2. 2021.
GCC gets off canvas, rallies past California into WPIAL volleyball finals
November 2, 2021
California had No. 3 Greensburg Central Catholic on the ropes Tuesday in the WPIAL Class A girls volleyball semifinals at Norwin.

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Penn-Trafford’s Ryan Crombie moves the puck in front of Latrobe’s Jack Beddick during a game last season.
Buzz building for Penn-Trafford hockey team
October 31, 2021
There is a good reason for the buzz surrounding the Penn-Trafford hockey team.

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Ligonier Valley players take the field for their game against Shady Side Academy on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021.
Ligonier Valley begins new chapter in WPIAL football playoffs
October 30, 2021
Ligonier Valley’s football team will open a new chapter in its school’s history.

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Franklin Regional’s Chase Williams works against West Allegheny’s Tyler Morgan during a game last season.
Franklin Regional hockey eyes title that got away
Franklin Regional came up a little short in the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League Class 2A finals in 2021. The Panthers fell 2-0 to Baldwin.

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Penn-Trafford sophomore Ava Hershberger warms up before facing Fox Chapel on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Warriors return to WPIAL field hockey final
Penn-Trafford’s field hockey team reached the WPIAL Class 2A finals again by defeating Latrobe, 1-0, in the semifinals Oct. 26.

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Ligonier Valley players celebrate after defeating Apollo-Ridge on Oct. 29, 2021, at Ligonier Valley’s Weller Field.
Ligonier Valley spreads the wealth, beats Apollo-Ridge to clinch playoff spot
October 29, 2021
It was a fun night for the Ligonier Valley football team Friday.

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Belle Vernon’s Devin Whitlock gives a thumbs up during a game against Laurel Highlands on Oct. 1.
With TJ out of picture, Belle Vernon, McKeesport battle for conference crown
October 27, 2021
When people talk about which team will win the Big Eight Conference, the conversation usually is centered on Thomas Jefferson, which has won the past two WPIAL and PIAA Class 4A titles.

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Southmorelan’s Kory Ansell
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Kory Ansell

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3 WPIAL teams take 2nd at PIAA team golf championships
October 25, 2021
Silver was popular medal for three WPIAL golf teams Monday at the PIAA team championship at Heritage Hills Golf Resort in York.

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The Greensburg Central Catholic girls golf team celebrates with the WPIAL championship trophy after winning the Class AA team final on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2021, at Cedarbrook Golf Course.
Greensburg Central Catholic girls golf team looks to regain PIAA title
October 24, 2021
If the PIAA the ran its team tournament the way teams compete during the season, counting the top four scores, the Greensburg Central Catholic girls golf team would be shooting for a fourth consecutive title.

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Penn-Trafford sophomore Ava Hershberger warms up before facing Fox Chapel on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Hershberger breaks field hockey record
Penn-Trafford sophomore Ava Hershberger scored four goals Oct. 19 and became the team’s all-time single-season record holder in field hockey.

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Penn-Trafford’s Cade Yacamelli scores a first-quarter touchdown past Franklin Regional’s Logan Donnelly on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, at Warrior Stadium.
Franklin Regional can’t cool off Penn-Trafford
October 22, 2021
A cold front blew through Western Pennsylvania on Friday morning, cooling the unusually warm temperatures.

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College football preview capsule: Saint Vincent at Waynesburg, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021
NCAA Division III

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College football preview capsule: Seton Hill at Clarion, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021
NCAA Division II

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Butler’s CJ Singleton leads teammate Drew Griffiths early in the Class 3A boys race at the Tri-State Coaches Association Cross Country Championships on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021.
Ringgold sophomore repeats, runners get WPIAL preview at Tri-State cross country meet
October 21, 2021
Cross country runners competing in the WPIAL championship on Oct. 28 were able to preview the Cal (Pa.) course Thursday at the annual Tri-State Track Coaches Association meet.

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The Upper St. Clair girls tennis team celebrates with the Class AAA WPIAL championship trophy after defeating Latrobe, 4-1, on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, at W&J College in Washington.
Upper St. Clair, Sewickley Academy claim WPIAL team tennis titles
October 20, 2021
It was a great day to be a Panther at the WPIAL girls team tennis championship.

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Franklin Regional’s Zach Bewszka celebrates with Jared Ribar after he scored against Latrobe on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021 at Latrobe Memorial Stadium in downtown Latrobe.
After come-from-behind win, Franklin Regional prepares to face No. 2 Penn-Trafford
If the Penn-Trafford football team was thinking this year’s battle with neighboring rival Franklin Regional was going to be an easy one, the Panthers’ impressive come-from-behind win last week definitely caught their eye.

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Penn-Trafford’s Conlan Greene
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Conlan Greene

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Fox Chapel’s Eli Yofan watches his tee shot on No. 17 during the WPIAL Class 3A boys golf championship Oct. 5.
Fox Chapel, Penn-Trafford golfers tie for 4th at state tournament
October 19, 2021
WPIAL golfers were shut out of any gold medals at the PIAA golf championship this year.

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Hempfield coach Bob Kalp presents pitcher Callie Sowers with her gold medal after the Lady Spartans defeated North Allegheny, 15-0, in the 2019 WPIAL Class 6A championship game.
Hempfield Area School Board hires Madison to replace Kalp as softball coach
October 18, 2021
Hempfield Area School District’s board hired Tina “Skelly” Madison as the school’s new softball coach.

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Trio of WPIAL golfers comes away with PIAA silver
A couple of shots separated three WPIAL golfers from winning gold medals at the PIAA Class 2A championships Monday at Heritage Hills Golf Resort in York.

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Penn Trafford’s Nick Turowski will be one of several local golfers taking part in the PIAA tournament.
WPIAL golfers eye golden finish at PIAA championships
October 17, 2021
Winning a WPIAL golf championship is big but not the biggest award in the state.

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Penn Trafford’s Nick Turowski hits his approach on No. 10 during the WPIAL Class 3A boys individual golf championship on Oct. 5 at Nemacolin Country Club.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Golfers come up short in WPIAL semifinals
The Penn-Trafford boys golf team saw its season come to an end in the WPIAL Class 3A team semifinals Oct. 12 at The Links at Spring Church.

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Ava Hershberger is the leading scorer for the Penn-Trafford field hockey team.
Penn-Trafford field hockey star Ava Hershberger ‘determined to be the best’
A rare thing happened Oct. 12 to Penn-Trafford sophomore Ava Hershberger.

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Franklin Regionals’ Nicolas Provenzo (l) and Andrew Moore finish six and seventh during the WCCA boys cross country championships on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021 at Westmoreland County Community College.
Franklin Regional notebook: Golf team’s repeat bid ends in WPIAL semifinals
October 16, 2021
The Franklin Regional boys golf team just missed defending its Class 3A team golf title when it finished fourth at the WPIAL team semifinals Oct. 12 at The Links at Spring Church.

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Elizabeth Forward’s Zach Boyd takes off for a touchdown against Mt. Pleasant on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021.
Elizabeth Forward gets surprisingly easy win over Mt. Pleasant in 1st-place showdown
October 15, 2021
To say Elizabeth Forward football coach Mike Collodi was shocked at the outcome of Friday’s first-place showdown in the WPIAL Class 3A Interstate Conference against Mt. Pleasant would be an understatement.

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Seton Hill to take on Gannon in PSAC showdown
NCAA Division II

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Southmoreland receives football forfeit from Brownsville
October 13, 2021
For the second consecutive week, the Brownsville football team has canceled its scheduled WPIAL Class 3A Interstate Conference game.

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Kiski’s Eliza Miller out in front of the pack during the WCCA girls cross country championships Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021 at Westmoreland County Community College.
Greensburg Salem, Kiski Area runners win county cross country meet with personal bests
There is nothing like running your best and an achieving a goal.

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Latrobe’s Kyle Brewer motions to teammates before the snap against Mt. Pleasant on Sept. 17. The Wildcats host Franklin Regional on Friday night.
Westmoreland County don’t miss high school football matchups for 2021 Week 7
Class 6A

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Mt. Pleasant’s Robbie Labuda avoids Elizabeth Forward’s DaVontay Brownfield during the meeting between the teams last year.
Conference crown hangs in the balance when Mt. Pleasant, Elizabeth Forward collide
The last time the Mt. Pleasant football team won a conference title was 2013.

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Monessen’s Jamar Bethea
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Jamar Bethea

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Penn-Trafford high school sports notebook: Hershberger helps Warriors to another win
October 10, 2021
Ava Hershberger scored two goals and assisted on two others to lead the Penn-Trafford field hockey team to a 4-0 victory against Oakland Catholic on Oct. 5.

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Franklin Regional’s Zach Abdullah watches his shot onto the green on Hole 18 during the WPIAL Class 3A boys golf championship on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, at Nemacolin Country Club.
Franklin Regional golfers advance to PIAA championships
October 9, 2021
The Franklin Regional boys golf team is the reigning WPIAL Class AAA champion.

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Greensburg Salem players take the field before their game at Armstrong on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021.
Key special teams play turns tide as Armstrong pulls away from Greensburg Salem
October 8, 2021
It was a game that featured two of the top quarterbacks in the WPIAL.

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Gateway’s Jaquon Reynolds picks up yardage against Thomas Jefferson on Sept. 3, 2021, in Monroeville.
Gateway, Penn-Trafford set for Battle for the Bell game in Big East Conference
October 6, 2021
It won’t be hard for Penn-Trafford coach John Ruane or Gateway coach Don Holl to keep their football teams focused this week.

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Norwin’s Dom Barca
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Dom Barca

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Ligonier Valley coach Roger Beitel and the Rams were forced to forfeit their Week 6 game against Serra Catholic.
Ligonier Valley, Imani Christian, Seton LaSalle forfeit Week 6 football games
Serra Catholic is picking up its second forfeit victory of the season after Ligonier Valley announced Wednesday it will be unable to field a team for Friday’s scheduled WPIAL Class 2A Allegheny Conference football game.

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Mark Goetz watches his ball roll on the green after a drive on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021 while competing in match play in the 121st U.S Amateur at Oakmont Country Club.
Greensburg’s Mark Goetz wins WVU Invitational
October 5, 2021
West Virginia fifth-year senior golfer Mark Goetz captured his second consecutive Mountaineer Invitational by shooting a career-low 63 during the final day at Pete Dye Golf Club in Bridgeport, W.Va.

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Penn Trafford’s Nick Turowski watches his tee shot on Hole 17 during the WPIAL Class 3A boys golf championship on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, at Nemacolin Country Club.
Penn-Trafford’s Nick Turowski wins duel to claim WPIAL Class 3A golf title
The WPIAL Class 3A golf championship was shaping up for a great finish Tuesday at Nemacolin Country Club in Beallsville.

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The Penn-Trafford football team won the Keystone Conference title in 1981.
Penn-Trafford football found its footing after 1981 conference championship
October 3, 2021
Penn-Trafford High School is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Here’s a look at the Warriors’ first conference championship football team as part of a series on the school’s athletics’ success:

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Penn-Trafford’s Cade Yacamelli carries the ball against Belle Vernon on 
Sept. 10.
Penn-Trafford notebook: 50-year celebration planned for homecoming
This being the 50th season since Penn-Trafford was formed in 1972, the school district is planning to celebrate the occasion during homecoming events Oct. 8.

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Saint Vincent hosting Case Western Reserve in PAC showdown
October 1, 2021
NCAA Division III

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Seton Hill set to host Edinboro in PSAC matchup
NCAA Division II

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Eden Christian Academy’s Brian McDonnell taps in his putt on Hole 18 to win the WPIAL Class AA boys golf championship with a +5 on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, at Allegheny Country Club.
Underdog Brian McDonnell of Eden Christian claims WPIAL Class 2A golf title
September 30, 2021
Eden Christian senior Brian McDonnell wasn’t a favorite coming into Thursday’s WPIAL Class 2A golf championship.

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Hempfield’s Elijah Binakonsky
Westmoreland County football players to watch in 2021 Week 5
September 29, 2021
Elijah Binakonsky

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Greensburg Salem players take to the field for their homecoming game against Indiana on Sept. 24 at Offutt Field.
Hampton, Greensburg Salem to meet in Greater Allegheny 1st-place showdown
September 28, 2021
Greensburg Salem’s football team will try to extend a streak this week that could help end another.

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Penn Trafford’s Ava Hershberger has scored 15 goals through five games in 2021.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Hershberger leading Warriors field hockey
September 26, 2021
Ava Hershberger scored the game’s only goal to lead Penn-Trafford to a 1-0 victory against Fox Chapel in Class AA field hockey action on Sept. 17.

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Penn-Trafford’s Haley Borkovich competes in the Girls WPIAL AAA individual Championship at 3 Lakes Golf Course Oct. 1, 2012.
Girls golf championship teams set standard for success at Penn-Trafford
Penn-Trafford High School is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Here’s a look at the Warriors’ WPIAL championship girls golf team as part of a series on the school’s athletics’ success:

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Palmer Jackson watches his tee shot at the 121st USGA U.S. Amateur on Aug. 10 at Oakmont Country Club.
Palmer Jackson’s season off to hot start at Notre Dame
September 25, 2021
The Notre Dame golf team began the fall season with two tournaments and Franklin Regional graduate Palmer Jackson has paced the Fighting Irish in both.

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Greensburg Salem’s Hayden Teska throws a pass against Indiana on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at Offutt Field in downtown Greensburg.
Greensburg Salem outlasts Indiana for homecoming win
September 24, 2021
Greensburg Salem football coach Dave Keefer issued a challenge to his team at halftime of Friday’s homecoming game against Indiana.

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Saint Vincent heads to Thiel for PAC showdown
NCAA Division III

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Waynesburg coach Joe Throckmorton shouts instructions during the state tournament in March.
Waynesburg wrestling coach Joe Throckmorton resigns after arrest
September 22, 2021
Returning WPIAL and PIAA Class AAA team wrestling champion Waynesburg is searching for a new coach after Joe Throckmorton’s resignation was accepted by the Central Greene School Board on Tuesday.

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Mt. Pleasant head coach Jason Fazekas talks to one of his players while competing against Latrobe on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021 at Memorial Stadium in Latrobe.
Rivals Southmoreland, Mt. Pleasant set for Interstate Conference showdown
Since Dave Keefer took over the Southmoreland football program in 2018, the Scotties have won two of three meetings with rival Mt. Pleasant.

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Mt. Pleasant’s Aaron Alakson
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Covid protocols force Derry, Norwin, Woodland Hills to cancel Week 4 football games
September 21, 2021
A pair of Westmoreland County high school football teams had to cancel their Week 4 games Tuesday.

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Latrobe’s Kyle Brewer motions to teammates on the line of scrimmage against Mt. Pleasant on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Latrobe.
Latrobe’s Brewer has been a touchdown machine
September 18, 2021
In the first three games of the season, Latrobe senior flanker Kyle Brewer has been a touchdown-maker.

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Latrobe’s Drake Clayton attempts to run the ball against Mt. Pleasant on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Latrobe.
Latrobe bounces back with impressive win over Mt. Pleasant
September 17, 2021
Latrobe achieved what it was looking for Friday against Mt. Pleasant.

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Penn-Trafford competes during its first football season in 1972.
1972 team got it started for Penn-Trafford football program
September 16, 2021
There are times when high schools merge, things don’t go smoothly when it involves athletic teams.

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Penn-Trafford’s Kevin Mullen tackles Connellsville quarterback Nathan Feniello in a 2004 game.
Penn-Trafford to honor 2021 football hall of fame class
Some Penn-Trafford football greats will be honored during halftime of Friday’s game against Peters Township.

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Latrobe’s Brayden Reott has stepped in at quarterback in the absence of injured starter Bobby Fetter.
Mt. Pleasant, Latrobe looking to correct flaws, get back in win column
September 15, 2021
For some high school football teams, conference play begins this week.

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Jardin Canady
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Jaydin Canady

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Penn-Trafford’s Alex Turowski sinks a birdie putt on No. 5 at Latrobe Country Club on Sept. 8, 2020.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Alex Turowski performs well at Fairmont State
September 12, 2021
Penn-Trafford grad Alex Turowski began his collegiate career on a solid note.

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Sophomore Ava Hershberger (right) is one of only two returning starters for Penn-Trafford’s field hockey team.
Penn-Trafford field hockey chasing 6th consecutive WPIAL title
Penn-Trafford field hockey coach Cindy Dutt liked what she saw from her squad in two scrimmages this season.

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Greensburg Salem’s Hayden Teska has completed passes to seven receivers so far this season.
Teska-Rubrecht connection working wonders for Greensburg Salem
September 11, 2021
When Greensburg Salem quarterback Hayden Teska has dropped back to pass this season, he’s connected with seven receivers through three games.

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Franklin Regional senior Nolan Shilling lines up putt on No. 8 at Meadowink Golf Course on Aug. 30, 2021.
Franklin Regional boys hope to defend golf title
When Franklin Regional won the 2020 WPIAL Class 3A golf title, it might have surprised some, but it didn’t shock coach Jeff Traphagen.

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Greensburg Salem’s Caleb Chismar (left) and Donavin Waller (right) bring down Mt. Pleasant’s Robbie Labuda during the first half of Friday’s game at Mt. Pleasant.
Passing attack guides Greensburg Salem past Mt. Pleasant
September 10, 2021
Greensburg Salem quarterback Hayden Teska and wide receiver Cody Rubrecht didn’t connect many times in last week’s game against Connellsville.

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Penn-Trafford sophomore Nick Turowski putts for eagle on No. 18 at the WCCA boys golf championships at Latrobe Elks Golf Course on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. He finished at 1-under 71.
Penn-Trafford’s Nick Turowski, teammates win county boys golf title
Penn-Trafford sophomore Nick Turowski used a strong finish Friday to capture his first Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association boys golf tournament.

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Westmoreland County Coaches Association boys golf preview
September 9, 2021
Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association

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Latrobe’s Drake Clayton returns for the 2021 season.
Westmoreland County football players to watch for 2021 Week 2
September 8, 2021
Drake Clayton

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Belle Vernon players work out Aug. 11, 2021, at James Weir Stadium.
No day at the beach when Penn-Trafford visits Belle Vernon
Usually when someone goes to the beach, it’s a time to relax in the warm sum and play in the ocean.

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Latrobe’s Kollin Stevens runs the ball as Norwin’s Ryan Frankovic tries to make the tackle last Friday.
Westmoreland County don’t miss high school football matchups for 2021 Week 2
Nonconference

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Penn-Trafford goalkeeper Taylor Lloyd makes a save next to Taylor DeStefano during their game against Fox Chapel last season. Lloyd, a Youngstown State commit, was All-Section first team last year.
Penn-Trafford girls soccer team looking for a rebound
September 5, 2021
Things started well for first-year Penn-Trafford girls soccer coach Jim Mastroianni’s team in 2020.

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Penn-Trafford’s Nathan Schlessinger (18) celebrates a 2019 goal with teammates.
Penn-Trafford boys soccer team’s hopes looking up
The Penn-Trafford boys soccer team is used to being at or near the top of the section standings.

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Norwin’s Jackson Pons poses before a game against Latrobe on Sept. 3, 2021, at Norwin.
Kicker Castle emerges as Norwin football’s secret weapon
September 4, 2021
How did Norwin junior kicker Joe Castle get credit for four tackles and not hit anyone?

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Latrobe’s Kollin Stevens stiff-arms Norwin’s Ryan Frankovic on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, at Norwin High School.
Norwin’s Levendosky clutch in final minute of win versus Latrobe
September 3, 2021
Norwin runs the 2-minute drill almost every day at practice.

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Hempfield’s Gino Caesar
Westmoreland County football players to watch for 2021 Week 1
September 1, 2021
Gino Caesar

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Greensburg Central Catholic quarterback Nate Dlugos throws during a 7-on-7 competition in July.
Westmoreland County don’t miss high school football matchups for 2021 Week 1
Nonconference

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Norwin players celebrate after defeating Franklin Regional in the WCCA 7-on-7 championship game July 15 at Greater Latrobe High School.
Route 30 rivals square off when Norwin, Latrobe meet
Football coaches always say the most important week to see improvement is between a team’s first and second games.

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Greensburg Salem’s Cody Rubrecht had a record-setting night against Hempfield with seven catches for 198 yards.
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Derry, Latrobe, Connellsville hire alumni as coaches
August 30, 2021
Three district high schools recently decided to hire graduates as their next coaches.

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Penn-Trafford sophomore Nick Turowski hits his drive on No. 5 at Manor Valley Golf Course on Aug. 24, 2021. Turowski shot a school record 7-under 29.
Penn-Trafford boys golf team starts season strong
August 29, 2021
When the Penn-Trafford boys golf team opened the season Aug. 24 against Indiana, coach Andy Rizzardi said he didn’t know what to expect with only two starters returning.

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Franklin Regional’s Caroline Tragesser returns as one of the WPIAL’s top players in 2021.
Franklin Regional girls golfers look to stay on top of section
August 28, 2021
Franklin Regional girls golf coach Kane Daignault said he knew he had a good team returning.

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Hempfield’s Jake Phillips looks to pass under presssure from Greensburg Salem’s Jayden Stevens during Friday’s game.
Hempfield’s furious 4th quarter dooms Greensburg Salem
August 27, 2021
Hempfield scored 22 points in the fourth quarter Friday and rallied to defeat rival Greensburg Salem, 29-14, at Spartan Stadium.

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Yough’s Tristan Waldier poses after practice on Aug. 25, 2021.
Yough’s Tristan Waldier looking to shine at wide receiver
August 26, 2021
Yough’s Tristan Waldier said he doesn’t like to brag, but he’s expecting a big season if he stays healthy.

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Hempfield head coach Mike Brown during 7 on 7 competition on July 8, 2021, at Greater Latrobe Sr. High School.
Father vs. son twist adds spice to Greensburg Salem-Hempfield rivalry
August 25, 2021
Over the 56 years of the Greensburg Salem-Hempfield football rivalry, the game has featured battles between cousins, friends and even a coach going against his son.

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Ligonier Valley running back Nick Beitel
Westmoreland County football players to watch for Week Zero 2021
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Penn-Trafford lineman Declan Ochendowski
Penn-Trafford senior lineman can’t wait for season opener
August 24, 2021
When Declan Ochendowski looked at the 2021 football schedule, he didn’t just circle one game that he was looking forward to.

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Central Valley lineman Sean Fitzsimmons works out with his linemates during practice on Aug. 9, 2021, in Center.
2021 WPIAL Class 3A football breakdown: Central Valley the heavy favorite again
Last season, Central Valley outclassed everyone in Class 3A.

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Aaron Alakson led Mt. Pleasant in rushing with 630 yards and five touchdowns last season.
Mt. Pleasant’s Aaron Alakson hopes special bond with teammates translates to wins
August 22, 2021
It was an easy choice when Mt. Pleasant football coach Jason Fazekas was asked to name a player who was having a good camp.

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Penn-Trafford girls golf coach Ed Herbst talks to some players prior to their round Aug. 19, 2021, at Manor Valley Golf Course.
Penn-Trafford girls golf looks to rebound after rare playoff miss
It was an unusual season for the Penn-Trafford girls’ golf season in 2020.

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Ligonier Valley running back Nick Beitel carries the ball during practice on Aug. 11, 2021, in Ligonier.
Ligonier Valley continues to adjust in 2nd year in WPIAL
Ligonier Valley’s return to the WPIAL was a learning experience for football coach Roger Beitel in 2020.

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Ligonier Valley center Jude Grzywinski works out during practice on Aug. 11, 2021, in Ligonier.
‘The Dude’ abides on Ligonier Valley offensive line
August 20, 2021
Before the 2020 season, Ligonier Valley football coach Roger Beitel talked to a few college coaches about their opinions about offensive linemen.

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Greensburg Salem quarterback Hayden Teska looks to pass during the WCCA 7-on-7 tournament Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Greater Latrobe High School.
With experienced roster, Greensburg Salem ready to add to win total
The highlight of the 2020 Greensburg Salem football season was reaching the 700-win milestone.

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Meghan Zambruno helped lead the Greensburg Central Catholic girls golf team to a WPIAL title and PIAA runner-up finish last season.
Greensburg Central Catholic girls golf team looks to continue its dominance
August 18, 2021
There hasn’t been a more consistent Class AA girls golf team in the WPIAL or state than Greensburg Central Catholic.

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Penn-Trafford quarterback Carter Green throws during 7-on-7 competition July 8, 2021, at Latrobe.
New faces tasked with carrying on Penn-Trafford tradition
Rebuilding is a word that isn’t used around the Penn-Trafford football program. They just retool or restock.

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Franklin Regional head coach Lance Getsy works with his team before a 7on7 game on July 15, 2021, at Greater Latrobe High School.
New era dawns at Franklin Regional
It’s a fresh start for the Franklin Regional football team.

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Greensburg Salem’s Billy McChesney
With college decision made, Billy McChesney expects big season for Greensburg Salem
August 16, 2021
Billy McChesney had his choice of sports to play in college, either football or wrestling.

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Yough quarterback Gavin Roebuck throws a pass during a 7on7 game on July 15, 2021, at Greater Latrobe High School.
Deeper, stronger Yough looking to build win total
There is a buzz on Cougar Mountain these days.

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Mt. Pleasant head coach Jason Fazekas during 7 on 7 competition July 8, 2021 at Greater Latrobe Sr. High School.
‘Nice nucleus’ poised to keep Mt. Pleasant in playoff hunt
Graduation takes impact players from every high school football program, and Mt. Pleasant is no different.

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Franklin Regional’s Caden Smith
Franklin Regional expects senior Caden Smith to be commanding presence
August 14, 2021
On the baseball field, Franklin Regional senior Caden Smith plays the outfield.

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Central Catholic’s Rocco Salvitti watches a tee shot during the 2019 PIAA West Region golf championship.
Salvitti survives crazy round to win AJGA Southpointe Tournament
August 5, 2021
Rocco Salvitti’s final round at the American Junior Golf Association’s Southpointe Tournament on Thursday could only be simply described as crazy.

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Central Catholic’s Rocco Salvitti watches a tee shot at the 2020 WPIAL tournament.
Central Catholic’s Rocco Salvitti still in the hunt at AJGA Southpointe tournament
August 4, 2021
Canonsburg’s Rocco Salvitti is one of the top golfers in the WPIAL.

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Kiski Area grad Chad Kuhn competes for Silppery Rock during the 2019 season.
Slippery Rock picked 1st in PSAC West preseason football poll
The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference released the 2021 Coaches Preseason Football Poll Wednesday, and reigning champion Slippery Rock was voted the team to beat.

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Canonsburg’s Rocco Salvitti hits a shot on No. 18 at the AJGA Southpointe Tournament on Thursday.
Salvitti a shot back after Day 1 of the AJGA Southpointe tournament
August 3, 2021
Central Catholic junior Rocco Salvitti knows Southpointe Golf Club well. Being from Canonsburg, Salvitti has played the course numerous times.

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Nick Turowski puts on the 16th green during the Westmoreland County Junior Amateur golf tournament Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Latrobe Country Club.
Penn-Trafford’s Nick Turowski among local golfers set to test their skills at AJGA Junior Tournament
August 2, 2021
Nick Turowski has big aspirations.

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Penn-Trafford’s Alex Turowski watches his tee shot on Hole 14 during the PIAA West Region golf championship Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, at Tom’s Run Golf Course.
Penn-Trafford’s Turowski wins season-ending golf tournament
July 30, 2021
Alex Turowski ended his high school career with a victory.

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Longtime Latrobe manager Jason Bush is going into the Pennsylvania American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame July 26, 2019.
Bush hired as baseball coach at Ligonier Valley
July 29, 2021
When Ligonier Valley athletic director Wesley Siko looked at Jason Bush’s resume, he knew he found the school’s next baseball coach.

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Greensburg’s Goetz beaten by incredible shot at state amateur
July 28, 2021
Mark Goetz might be thinking the golf gods are against him.

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Penn-Trafford captured the 2021 Junior Legion title on July 28, 2021, in Berwick.
Penn-Trafford Junior Legion team wins 1st state title
Mission accomplished.

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Penn-Trafford Junior Legion loses but still will play for championship
July 27, 2021
BERWICK — Walks derailed the Penn-Trafford Juniors at the Pennsylvania American Legion Youth State Baseball Championship on Tuesday.

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Peters Township’s Tanner Johnson leads state amateur
July 26, 2021
Peters Township grad Tanner Johnson shot a 4-under-par 66 to grab the first-round lead at the 108th Pennsylvania Golf Association’s Amateur Championship on Monday at historic Merion Golf Club in Ardmore.

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Penn-Trafford rolls to win at American Legion Youth State Tournament
July 25, 2021
Penn-Trafford Juniors used a strong pitching performance from Brandon Roher and won their second game of the Pennsylvania American Legion Youth State Tournament by defeating Conneaut, 12-2, on Sunday in Berwick.

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Penn-Trafford, Connellsville open state Junior Legion tournament with victories
July 24, 2021
Penn-Trafford opened the Pennsylvania American Legion Junior Baseball State tournament with an impressive 5-2 victory against 2019 champion Boyertown Grizzlies on Saturday.

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Members of the 2021 Penn-Trafford Warriors Junior Legion team include, in front, from left, Jason Sabol, Drew Sherwin, Carmen Metcalfe, Brandon Long, Hunter Brown, Eric Biroscak; in middle, coach Jim Sherwin, Chuckie Fontana, Evan Gross, Jonny Lovre, Ethan Septak, Brandon Roher, Brody Hoffmann, Tyler Freas, Ian Temple, coach Chuck Fontana; and back, coach Alan Hoffmann and manager Steve Freas. The team also includes Owen Demeri, Carl Heller, Travis Kovarik, Anthony Monroe and coach Gary Sabol.
Penn-Trafford Junior Legion puts it together, rolls into state tournament
Talk about putting everything together at the right time.

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Coaches Jody Stritmater and John Stritmater, Vinny Kilkeary and coach Brian Kapusta pose after Kilkeary earned All-American honors at the Fargo Freestyle National Cadet Wrestling tournament.
Latrobe wrestler Kilkeary earns All-American honor at national tournament
July 22, 2021
Vinny Kilkeary made the most of his first trip to Fargo, N.D.

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Yough comes up short in Legion Region 7 tournament
July 20, 2021
SIDMAN – Yough reached the Pennsylvania American Legion Region 7 tournament for the second consecutive season. And while the run to the semifinals was fun, the results were the same as 2020: Yough came up short.

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Yough coach Craig Spisak talks to his team after a loss at Forest Hills High School on Monday, July 19, 2021.
Yough reaches semis; Latrobe, Young Township eliminated
July 19, 2021
SIDMAN – Yough put itself in good position by winning its first two games of the Pennsylvania American Legion Region 7 tournament.

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Latrobe, Yough pick up wins at the American Legion Region 7 tournament
July 18, 2021
It’s win or go home Monday for Latrobe and Young Township at the Pennsylvania American Legion Region 7 tournament.

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Members of the 2021 Penn-Trafford Warriors Junior Legion team include, in front, from left, Jason Sabol, Drew Sherwin, Carmen Metcalfe, Brandon Long, Hunter Brown, Eric Biroscak; in middle, coach Jim Sherwin, Chuckie Fontana, Evan Gross, Jonny Lovre, Ethan Septak, Brandon Roher, Brody Hoffmann, Tyler Freas, Ian Temple, coach Chuck Fontana; and back, coach Alan Hoffmann and manager Steve Freas. The team also includes Owen Demeri, Carl Heller, Travis Kovarik, Anthony Monroe and coach Gary Sabol.
Penn-Trafford Junior Legion team captures Westmoreland league title
The Penn-Trafford area baseball community continues to find success.

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Pritts, Wilkins led Yough to victory in Region 7 Legion tournament
July 17, 2021
Kam Pritts hit a two-run double in the sixth inning, Nate Wilkins tossed a three-hit shutout and Yough defeated host St. Michael, 2-0, on Saturday in the Pennsylvania American Legion Region 7 tournament at Forest Hills High School in Sidman.

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The clubhouse at Longue Vue Country Club in Verona as photographed Friday, July 16, 2021.
‘Hidden gem’ Longue Vue Club gears up to co-host U.S. Amateur
Nestled high above the Allegheny River Valley in Verona and on the border of Penn Hills is a challenging golf course that is relatively unknown.

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Franklin Regional receiver Caden Smith picks up yardage against Norwin defenders during the WCCA 7-on-7 championship game July 15 at Greater Latrobe High School.
New Franklin Regional coach Lance Getsy pleased with team’s offseason progress
Following a legendary coach is not easy.

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Palmer Jackson, Mark Goetz fall back in Southern Amateur
July 16, 2021
Things were looking pretty good for Murrysville native Palmer Jackson during the third round of the Southern Amateur on Friday at Old Waverly Golf Club, West Point, Miss.

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Bushy Run Legion resumes play Saturday morning in the Region 6 Tournament.
Bushy Run resumes Region 6 play Saturday; Region 7 starts
Bushy Run, playing in the Pennsylvania American Legion Baseball Region 6 tournament, had its game suspended Friday in the top of the third inning.

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Trib HSSN Preseason WPIAL/City League Football All-Star team: Ta’Mere Robinson, Brashear
The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 22 during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park.

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Ben Anderson (left) and Vinny Amatucci display the championship trophy after Latrobe won the District 31 American Legion title.
Latrobe Legion ends drought, wins District 31 title
July 14, 2021
It had been 12 years since the Latrobe American Legion baseball team had won the District 31 playoff title.

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Yough rallies to sweep Bushy Run in District 31 semifinals
July 12, 2021
Yough pitcher Allen Novacek got off to a shaky start in Monday’s District 31 American Legion semifinal against Bushy Run.

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Latrobe advances to American Legion District 31 finals
July 11, 2021
Latrobe American Legion baseball used a different method to defeat Young Township on Sunday in Game 2 of the District 31 playoffs.

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Bradish tosses no-hitter to lead Latrobe in opener of District 31 Legion semifinals
July 10, 2021
Jake Bradish has pitched in big games all season for the Latrobe American Legion team, and he has had some great games.

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Hempfield shortstop Christian Zilli turns a double play against Central Catholic during a WPIAL Class 6A quarterfinal on May 22.
Westmoreland County Boys Athlete of the Year: Christian Zilli, Hempfield
It’s a rare feat when an athlete from a large high school excels in three sports.

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Alex Turowski tees off at last year’s Westmoreland County Junior Amateur golf tournament at Latrobe Country Club.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Alex Turowski wins at Diamond Run
Penn-Trafford graduate Alex Turowski has been battling a little midseason slump on the golf course.

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Latrobe American Legion baseball players, from left, Logan Bradish, Dante Basciano, and Mason Krinock, watch their teammates play against Derry in the dugouts on Saturday, July 3, 2021, during the Fourth of July celebrations at Legion Keener Park and Latrobe’s Memorial Stadium.
Latrobe, Yough, Bushy Run advance in District 31 American Legion playoffs
July 7, 2021
Top-seeded Latrobe combined the four-hit shutout pitching of Payton Henry and a 12-hit attack to defeat Hempfield East, 11-0, in the District 31 American Legion opening round Wednesday.

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Familiar faces top local USGA Amateur qualifier
July 6, 2021
There is something about being familiar with a golf course.

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District 31 American Legion roundup: Yough rallies to defeat Unity
Nate Wilkins didn’t let a shaky start bother him Tuesday during Game 1 of the District 31 American Legion playoffs against Unity.

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Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Rodney Gallagher, Laurel Highlands
July 5, 2021
The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 22 during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park.

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Serra Catholic’s Pharoh Fisher
Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Pharoh Fisher, Serra Catholic
July 3, 2021
The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 22 during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park.

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West Virginia quarterback Major Harris, right, lets fly with a long pass after eluding the rush by Boston College tackle Jim Biestek, left, in the first quarter at Boston College Alumni Stadium in Newton, Mass. in afternoon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 1989.
West Virginia to retire jersey numbers for Major Harris, Darryl Talley
July 2, 2021
Major Harris was an electric quarterback and linebacker Darryl Talley was a dominant defender at West Virginia.

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Latrobe Legion players talk during game against Bushy Run on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
District 31 American Legion baseball season winding down
June 30, 2021
The District 31 American Legion baseball season wraps up Sunday, but the final four days are turning out to be a race between the final eight playoff teams.

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Franklin Regional’s Louie Kegerreis gives up a thumbs up to the dugout after driving in two runs against Latrobe on April 13.
Franklin Regional’s Louie Kegerreis named Tribune-Review Westmoreland Baseball Player of the Year
June 26, 2021
2021 Tribune-Review Westmoreland Baseball All-Stars

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Hempfield graduate Bridget Guy competes for Virginia during her collegiate career.
Green gets Olympic reprieve; Williams, Wiltrout come up short
Latrobe native and graduate Hanna Green received good news late Friday at the U.S. Olympic trials in Eugene, Ore.

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Hempfield graduate Bridget (Guy) Williams competes in the pole vault for Virginia.
Hempfield’s Williams, Latrobe’s Green advance at U.S. Olympic trials
June 24, 2021
Bridget (Guy) Williams is headed to the U.S. Olympic trials women’s pole vault finals after clearing 14 feet, 9 inches during qualifying Thursday in Eugene, Ore.

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Norwin boys basketball coach Buddy Valinsky works with his team during a 2019 practice.
Boys basketball coach Buddy Valinsky resigns at Norwin
June 23, 2021
Norwin boys basketball coach Buddy Valinsky resigned Wednesday after two seasons on the job.

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Hempfield graduates and U.S. Olympic hopefuls Bridget (Guy) Williams and Maddie (Holmberg) Nickal
Hempfield grads, lifelong friends chase Olympic dreams together
They were neighbors in the Heather Ridge plan of Hempfield Township with adjacent backyards.

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Weston Warden won the WPGA Junior Championship on June 22, 2021, at Willowbrook Country Club with a bogey on first playoff hole.
Shady Side Academy’s Warden captures WPGA Junior title in a playoff
June 22, 2021
It wasn’t the way Weston Warden would have preferred to win the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association’s 101st Junior Championship Tuesday, but he’ll take it.

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Penn-Trafford’s Cade Yacamelli (5) rushes the ball against Woodland Hills on Oct. 2, 2020.
Penn-Trafford’s Cade Yacamelli commits to Wisconsin
June 21, 2021
When Cade Yacamelli visited the University of Wisconsin this past weekend, he said it felt like home.

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Bushy Run’s Gio Scott pitches during the 2021 season.
Penn-Trafford grad Giovanni Scott to spend summer fine-tuning his game
June 20, 2021
Giovanni Scott didn’t get to pitch much for Penn-Trafford High School during his junior season, and his senior season was wiped out by the coronavirus.

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Palmer Jackson watches a drive on No. 13 at Sunnehanna Country Club in preparation for the Sunnehanna Amateur on Tuesday.
Franklin Regional grad Palmer Jackson finishes 4th at Sunnehanna Amateur
June 19, 2021
Palmer Jackson’s late charge at the 68th Sunnehanna Amateur came up a little short Saturday, but the Franklin Regional grad and Notre Dame sophomore sure can build off his performance.

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Armstrong’s Riley Kilgore is safe at home, beating the tag attempt by Lampeter-Strasburg’s Karissa Hilrt during the PIAA Class 5A softball championship Friday, June 18, 2021, at Beard Field in University Park.
Armstrong softball comes up short in PIAA Class 5A championship
June 18, 2021
UNIVERSITY PARK — Armstrong’s bid to win its first PIAA team championship in any sport was denied by a veteran Lampeter Strasburg team.

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Tri-Valley’s Samantha Masser beats the tag attempt by West Greene catcher London Whipkey in the bottom of the seventh inning during the PIAA Class A softball championship Friday, June 18, 2021, at Beard Field in University Park.
Tri-Valley scores twice in bottom of 7th to defeat West Greene in PIAA Class A softball final
UNIVERSITY PARK — Tri-Valley scored two runs in dramatic fashion in the bottom of the seventh inning to stun WPIAL champion West Greene, 2-1, in the PIAA Class A softball championship game Friday at Penn State’s Beard Field.

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Beaver’s Payton List (8) celebrates with the trophy after beating Tunkhannock in extra innings to win the PIAA Class 4A softball championship game Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Beard Field in State College.
Beaver finishes undefeated season with wild title-game win over Tunkhannock
June 17, 2021
UNIVERSITY PARK – Perfection.

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Ligonier Valley’s Cheyenne Piper pulls in a ball hit by Line Mountain’s Cassie Laudenslager during the PIAA Class 2A softball championship game Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Beard Field in State College.
Ligonier Valley softball marvels at community support after special season ends in state finals
UNIVERSITY PARK — It wasn’t the ending the Ligonier Valley softball team had hoped for, but the 2021 season was still memorable.

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Line Mountain’s Brooke Barwick scores the winning run to beat Ligonier Valley during the PIAA Class 2A softball championship game on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Beard Field in State College.
Line Mountain finally pushes run across in 9th inning to top Ligonier Valley in state title game
UNIVERSITY PARK – To win a PIAA softball title, three things are important: strong pitching, timely hitting and solid defense.

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Ligonier Valley pitcher Maddie Griffin has 299 strikeouts this season.
PIAA Class 2A softball finalists Ligonier Valley, Line Mountain similar
June 16, 2021
There are a lot of similarities between the Ligonier Valley and Line Mountain softball teams.

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Ligonier Valley’s Annabella Schueltz hangs on to the ball as Chestnut Ridge’s Zoie Dunlap runs into her in the fourth inning during a PIAA Class 2A Girls quarterfinal Thursday, June 10, 2021, at Mt. Aloysius College.
PIAA Class 2A softball preview capsule: Ligonier Valley vs. Line Mountain
PIAA softball preview

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Ligonier Valley softball coach Mark Zimmerman has coached the team for 22 years.
Ligonier Valley softball team has come a long way under coach Zimmerman
June 15, 2021
When Mark Zimmerman became the Ligonier Valley softball coach 22 years ago, the program wasn’t very good.

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Ligonier Valley’s Maddie Griffin prepares to bat during a PIAA Class 2A semifinal against Union City on Monday, June 14, 2021, at Slippery Rock.
Ligonier Valley’s historic run continues after beating Union City in PIAA Class 2A semifinal
June 14, 2021
SLIPPERY ROCK – No no-hitter. No shutout. No problem.

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Penn-Trafford’s Matt Lichota scores past Connellsvile catcher Brant Bonadio during their WPIAL Class 5A furst round playoff game on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at Norwin High School.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Bushy Run Legion off to strong start
June 13, 2021
Bushy Run’s American Legion baseball team stayed unbeaten in District 31 after winning four games last week.

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Nicholas Turowski puts on the 16th green during the Westmoreland County Junior Amateur golf tournament Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Latrobe Country Club.
Junior tournaments allow Penn-Trafford’s Nicholas Turowski to work on short game
Nicholas Turowski hopes to have his driver’s licenses in a year.

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Franklin Regional grad Tommy Kegerreis is a freshman on the 2021 WCCC baseball team.
Franklin Regional grad Tommy Kegerreis named All-American
June 12, 2021
Westmoreland County Community College freshman Tommy Kegerreis was named an ABCA/Rawlings All-American.

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Mt. Pleasant’s Dayton Pitzer points toward the stands after winning the state championship against Montoursville’s Dylan Bennett in the 215-pound final during PIAA wrestling championships on Friday, March 12, 2021, at the Giant Center in Hershey.
Mt. Pleasant’s Dayton Pitzer commits to wrestle at Pitt
June 11, 2021
One of the state’s top wrestlers plans to stay close to home for his college career.

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Hempfield coaches address the team after a PIAA Class 6A quarterfinal loss to Spring-Ford on Thursday, June 10, 2021.
Big inning for Spring-Ford sends Hempfield to season-ending loss
June 10, 2021
WINGATE — Sure, it’s not the way the Hempfield baseball team wanted to see its season end.

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Hempfield’s Jayson Jacob has been a key contributor during the team’s postseason run.
Hempfield faces District 1 power Spring-Ford in PIAA Class 6A quarterfinals
June 9, 2021
Every high school athletic team faced some sort of adversity this year.

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Mt. Pleasant’s Courtney Poulich celebrates as she rounds the bases during a PIAA Class 3A first round playoff game against Bald Eagle Area on Monday, June 7, 2021, at Peterswood Park.
Mt. Pleasant softball overcomes adversity, defeats Bald Eagle Area
June 7, 2021
Some teams would have collapsed if faced with adversity before a big game.

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Hempfield coach Tim Buzzard talks with Christian Zilli before his tying double against Central Catholic during a WPIAL Class 6A quarterfinal on May 22, 2021, at West Mifflin High School.
Hempfield baseball’s PIAA journey begins in Erie against McDowell
June 6, 2021
Tim Buzzard and his Hempfield Area baseball team are starting to get used to extended seasons.

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Hempfield pitcher Phil Fox delivers against North Allegheny during the WPIAL Class 6A championship game on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Wild Things Park.
Westmoreland PIAA baseball capsules for June 7, 2021
PIAA baseball playoffs

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Giovanni Scott (right) and Bushy Run reached the 2020 Westmoreland County American League Baseball championship game.
Bushy Run Legion off to good start
Bushy Run American Legion opened the season with two come-from-behind victories.

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Penn-Trafford lines up before facing Penn Hills in a boys volleyball match April 12, 2021, at Penn-Trafford.
Penn-Trafford’s volleyball season ends in PIAA playoffs
The Penn-Trafford boys volleyball team’s appearance in the PIAA Class AAA playoffs ended June 1 after a first-round loss against District 3 runner-up Northeastern.

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Franklin Regional head coach Robert Saddler gets the water jug from Timmy Quinn after defeating Bethel Park, 2-1, in the WPIAL Class 5A championship game on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Wild Things Park.
Franklin Regional baseball team sets new goals as PIAA playoffs begin Monday
June 4, 2021
This isn’t the Franklin Regional baseball team’s first foray into the PIAA playoffs.

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