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Norwin’s Nathan Klingensmith picks up back points against Penn-Trafford’s Evan Awai during the 145-pound match Wednesday. (Paul Schofield | TribLive)
Norwin wrestling decks Penn-Trafford with 6 pins
January 7, 2026
Norwin wrestling coach Kyle Martin pushed his team at practice to be tougher since the Powerade tournament last month.

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Erica Gribble works against Shady Side Academy’s Laila Banner last season. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Westmoreland County girls basketball notebook: Greensburg Central Catholic, Shady Side Academy ready to butt heads again
Greensburg Central Catholic and Shady Side Academy have not met since last year’s WPIAL Class 3A championship game when the Centurions roared back in the second half to edge the Bulldogs, 56-51, for their second straight district title.

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Norwin’s Ava Christopher works against Penn-Trafford’s Torrie DeStefano during their game last month. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Girls basketball notes: Norwin-Hempfield section showdown picks up intensity
January 1, 2026
Though Norwin versus Canon-McMillan looks like the premier matchup in Section 2-6A girls basketball, another encounter is becoming more intriguing.

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Jeannette’s Jayce Powell (right) had nearly 1,400 all-purpose yards and scored 11 touchdowns this season. (Charlee Foster | Mon Valley Independent)
Westmoreland high school notebook: Pitzer, Powell honored with football all-state recognition
December 27, 2025
Jayce Powell and Dylan Pitzer play different positions in dissimilar classifications, but the Westmoreland County football standouts share a distinguished honor.

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Latrobe coach Mackenzie Livingston calls a play from the bench Dec. 16 at Penn-Trafford. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Westmoreland County girls basketball notebook: Latrobe using cutting-edge recovery methods
December 25, 2025
Latrobe might have cornered the market on rest and recovery with the help of physical education teacher Tim Evans.

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Belle Vernon’s Curtis Wade drives against Farrell’s Dorian Cain during the PIAA Class 4A first round last season. (Jenn Codeluppi | Mon Valley Independent)
Westmoreland County boys basketball notebook: Belle Vernon loses key player to transfer
Belle Vernon senior guard Curty Wade, one of the team’s top scorers this season, did not play last weekend at the Westmoreland County Coaches Association Showcase at Jeannette and will not return to the team this season.

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Penn-Trafford’s Nick Ponko scores the winning basket over Latrobe’s Ian DeCerb in the final seconds Tuesday at Latrobe. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Penn-Trafford boys rally, get late basket from Ponko to defeat Latrobe
December 23, 2025
Nick Ponko caught the basketball at the high post, turned into an open lane and completed a frantic rally

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Participants from Baldwin perform during the WPIAL competitive spirit championships Saturday at Hempfield. (Massoud Hossaini | TribLive)
Ambridge repeats as WPIAL competitive spirit champion; Hempfield gets back on top
December 20, 2025
Pittsburgh traffic could not keep the Ambridge cheer team from repeating as district champions.

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Penn-Trafford’s Izzy Fontana shoots a 3-pointer next to Latrobe’s Brianna Havrilla on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at Penn-Trafford. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Penn-Trafford jumps out to early lead in rout of Latrobe girls
December 16, 2025
Once the first 3-pointer went in, a bunch more followed. And each make brought more confidence and momentum to a scorching-hot start.

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Woodland Hills’ Scoop Smith returns a kickoff for a touchdown against Penn-Trafford on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at the Wolvarena. (Andrew Palla | For TribLive)
2025 WPIAL All-Conference Football Team: Big East
December 13, 2025
Big East Conference

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