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Burrell’s Chase Coury brings the ball upcourt against California on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. (Floyd Kish | Mon Valley Independent)
Burrell girls basketball clamps down in rout of California
December 4, 2025
The California girls basketball team was making shots and getting stops in the first quarter in their season opener Thursday against Burrell.

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Sewickley Academy’s Mamadou Kane pulls down a rebound in front of Linville Hill’s Stephen Smucker during the PIAA Class 2A championship game March 28 at Giant Center in Hershey.
WPIAL boys basketball Class 2A season preview for 2025-26
November 24, 2025
Three of the besty WPIAL teams from a year ago in Class 2A boys basketball have plenty of returning talent to remain near the top again this season.

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Aliquippa’s Clara Brown (left) and Denim Odom (right) celebrate as time expires on the Quips’ victory over Neshannock during the WPIAL Class 2A championship game March 1 at Petersen Events Center.
WPIAL girls basketball Class 2A season preview for 2025-26
When Aliquippa won its first WPIAL girls basketball championship since 1990 last season, it was, not surprisingly, a joyous occasion.

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Clairton’s Brandon Murphy Jr. celebrates after his catch to set up the Bears’ first touchdown against Imani Christian on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Tyler Boyd Stadium.
Dominant Clairton defense adds another zero to shutout streak — 5 things we learned in Week 10
November 2, 2025
Coach Wayne Wade has a special place in his heart for a legendary Clairton defense from 15 years ago, a historic group that won WPIAL and PIAA titles in 2010.

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Aliquippa’s Joseph Work (6) and Justus Starks lead the Quips onto the field before their game against Mars on Sept. 12.
Breaking down WPIAL football playoff matchups for Oct. 31, 2025
October 30, 2025
Welcome to the start of the 2025 WPIAL football playoffs.

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California's Adin Keyes prepares for the 2025 season.
California enters season with focus on a single goal: a Tri-County South title
August 21, 2025
Since veteran coach Ed Woods took over the head coaching duties at California years ago, he always tells his teams in training camp that they have one primary goal — win the conference crown.

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Fort Cherry’s Matt Sieg avoids the tackle attempt by Clairton’s Drahcir Jones during the WPIAL Class A championship game Nov. 23, 2024 at Acrisure Stadium.
WPIAL Class A preview: 3-peat within reach for Fort Cherry, but contenders are lurking
August 17, 2025
Fort Cherry defeated Clairton by the slimmest margin in the WPIAL football final at Acrisure Stadium last season. That 21-20 victory showed just how evenly matched the Class A powerhouses were.

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Burrell’s Rayden Shirey tags out Freeport’s Gavin Tola at second base during their game on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Burrell.
A-K Valley baseball playoff preview capsules: Games for May 13, 2025
May 12, 2025
WPIAL baseball playoffs

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California’s Lee Qualk wins the long jump at the Baldwin Invitational on Friday, May 2, 2025 at Baldwin High School.
Not just a ‘Single-A’ athlete: California long jumper Lee Qualk clears 23 feet for Baldwin Invite gold
May 3, 2025
California’s Lee Qualk rushed for 383 yards in a football game last fall, and on Friday posted another extraordinary number when he long jumped more than 23 feet.

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Greenburg Central Catholic’s Eva Denis brings it home in the 400-meter relay during the WCCA track meet Thursday April 24, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
High school track notebook: WPIAL extends reporting deadline
April 25, 2025
The WPIAL extended the deadline to report early season results until midnight Friday.

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