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Canon-McMillan’s Marlee Solomon beats Shippensburg’s Olivia Kearns during the PIAA championships Saturday. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
Canon-McMillan’s Marlee Solomon repeats, Mt. Lebanon, Moon wrestlers also claim PIAA girls gold
March 7, 2026
HERSHEY — Having one state gold medal in her collection already, there was only so much Marlee Solomon could do to top her previous achievements.

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Franklin Regional’s Michael Ruane wrestles Plum’s Owen Campbell in the 152 pound bout during the WPIAL Class 3A wrestling championship Feb. 21 at Canon-McMillan High School. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
Plum’s Owen Campbell among A-K Valley wrestlers looking to go for gold at PIAAs
March 3, 2026
Owen Campbell checked a box on his senior-year goals list when he won his 100th match at the North Hills Duals in December.

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Deer Lakes’ Collin Rodgers steals a pass intended for Hopewell’s Tre Cameron during a WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinal Feb. 17 at North Allegheny. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
Rosters set for 29th Cager Classic at Highlands
March 2, 2026
The 29th annual Cager Classic, featuring senior basketball players from Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler and Westmoreland counties, is set for March 28 at Highlands.

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Kiski Area’s Ava Golding is a three-time WPIAL champion. (Ted Sarneso | For TribLive)
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Kiski Area’s Ava Golding, Knoch’s Roman DeFelice
February 28, 2026
Ava Golding

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Kiski Area senior Cooper Roscosky fends off a takedown attempt by DuBois sophomore Kendahl Hoare in a 215-pound semifinal on Feb. 28, 2026. (Paul Schofield | TribLive)
Belle Vernon’s Elijah Brown gets rematch with DuBois’ Kendahl Hoare at regionals
Belle Vernon senior Elijah Brown has lost one match this season.

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North Allegheny’s Claire Baca celebrates winning the girls 500 yard freestyle during the WPIAL Class 3A swimming championships Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at Trees Pool. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
North Allegheny sweeps 2026 WPIAL Class 3A swimming championships
February 27, 2026
After building commanding leads Thursday, the North Allegheny boys and girls swim teams captured WPIAL Class 3A championships Friday at Pitt’s Trees Pool.

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Knoch’s Braylee Ireland reacts after winning the 118-pound final at the WPIAL girls wrestling championships Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at North Allegheny. (Andrew Palla | For TribLive)
Knoch’s Braylee Ireland set to defend PIAA West Regional title
February 26, 2026
Braylee Ireland won four of her five matches at last Saturday’s WPIAL girls wrestling championships at Mt. Lebanon.

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Norwin’s Landon Sidun beats Hempfield’s Nico Kapusta in the 121-pound final during the WPIAL Class 3A wrestling championships Saturday at Canon-McMillan. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
Norwin’s Sidun claims 1st WPIAL title; Butler’s Sloboda, Belle Vernon’s Brown win 3rd at 3A tournament
February 21, 2026
It is hard to believe that the best 121-pound high school wrestler in the country, Landon Sidun, had not won a WPIAL championship.

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Kiski Area 189-pound wrestler Mario Hutcherson takes Armstrong’s Trace Kinzey to the mat during their Jan. 14 bout. (Josh Rizzo | For TribLive)
Dominant top seed Mario Hutcherson of Kiski Area ‘fresh and ready to go’ for WPIAL meet
February 19, 2026
Kiski Area’s Mario Hutcherson is the hunted.

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Highlands’ Troy Bielak elevates past Valley’s Dawson Wall on Feb. 6. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
A-K Valley high school basketball playoff preview capsules for Feb. 13, 2026
February 12, 2026
Boys

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