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Rochester’s Kamryn Newman (back) and Marque Taylor (2) celebrate during a win over Riverview in the WPIAL playoffs last year. (Andrew Palla | For TribLive).
Rochester fights off Apollo-Ridge rally to move into Class 2A quarterfinals
February 17, 2026
Last year, the Rochester girls basketball team had to make a long trip to Kiski Area to open the WPIAL Class 2A playoffs.

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The Apollo-Ridge girls basketball team plays against Hampton on Nov. 28, 2025, at Leechburg. (Michael Love | TribLive)
A-K Valley high school basketball playoff preview capsules for Feb. 17, 2026
February 16, 2026
Girls

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Canon-McMillan’s Madison Clair celebrates next to Lauren Borella after a Norwin timeout on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at Norwin. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Breaking down the 2026 WPIAL girls basketball playoffs
February 9, 2026
Here’s a closer look at the 2026 WPIAL girls basketball playoffs.

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Members of the WPIAL Hall of Fame Class of 2026 were announced Jan. 14, 2026, at the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum at the Sen. John Heinz History Center. From left, are Tricia Alderson, Charlie Hunnell, Phil Mary, Tim McConnell, Joe Salvino, Gregory Whitehead (father of Jordan Whitehead), Anne Madarasz, and Terry Borkovic (2004 Hopewell girls volleyball team). (Michael Love | TribLive)
Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle headlines 2026 WPIAL Hall of Fame class
January 14, 2026
Kurt Angle was an impact wrestler at many levels for more than 30 years.

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Laurel’s Jack Miles pulls in a pass in the WPIAL A football championship Nov. 22, 2025 at Acrisure Stadium. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
2025 WPIAL All-Conference Football Team: Big 7
December 14, 2025
Big 7 Conference

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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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Belle Vernon head coach Scott Bryer during the WCCA 7-on-7 July 17, 2025 at Hempfield Area High School.
2025 Trib HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the coaches
August 21, 2025
TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here is a look at the top coaching changes for the 2025 season.

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Rochester head coach Don Phillips works with his team during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Rochester.
Veteran coach Don Phillips ready to lead Rochester’s resurgence
It had been over 40 years since Don Phillips was calling plays from the sidelines for the Rochester Rams.

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Union starting pitcher Mia Preuhs throws against Chartiers-Houston during the 2024 WPIAL Class A softball championship game.
2025 WPIAL Class A softball preseason breakdown
March 14, 2025
Union’s two-year run as the WPIAL’s top Class A softball team was stopped by Chartiers-Houston last spring, but the Scotties return a decorated lineup in their chase to regain the title.

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