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Athletic Director: Sean Simmons
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Peters Twp.’s Lucas Shanafelt and Nolan DiLucia take the field before the start of their PIAA Class 5A state semifinal against Bishop McDevitt on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, at Mansion Park in Altoona. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Early signing day for 2026: WPIAL, City League football players finalize Division I plans
December 3, 2025
Despite the cold weather outside, Wednesday was the hottest day on the calendar for college football recruits.

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Fox Chapel’s Emily McKee works against Plum’s Meghan Stammer during their WPIAL Class 3A semifinal on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at Gateway.
Fox Chapel’s Emily McKee named 2025 Trib HSSN Girls Soccer Player of the Year
December 1, 2025
Trib HSSN Girls Soccer All-Stars

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Bentworth’s Ryan Moessner celebrates as time expires in the WPIAL Class A boys championship game against OLSH on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at Highmark Stadium.
Bentworth’s Ryan Moessner repeats as Trib HSSN Boys Soccer Player of the Year
Trib HSSN Boys Soccer All-Stars

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Shady Side Academy’s Karis Thomas scores off a steal against Greensburg Central Catholic on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Fox Chapel.
Shady Side Academy, Fox Chapel athletes seal future plans in early signing period
November 30, 2025
When a high school athlete gives a verbal commitment to a school of his or her choice, it sets off a period of waiting until they can make it officially binding.

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The jubilant Oakmont Oaks carry coach Chuck Wagner off the field at Ken High Memorial Stadium moments after winning the WPIAL Class B title, 26-13, over Apollo on Nov. 19, 1965. Celebrating are Rich Scholl (56), Marshall Pollard (17), Terry Preece, Vince Taylor (24), team manager Denny Bonaroti and Sherron Montague.
Through the Years: 60 years ago, Oakmont rallied for 2nd WPIAL title
November 27, 2025
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.

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South Allegheny’s Drew Cook shoots a 3-pointer against West Catholic defenders during the PIAA Class 3A championship game March 29 at Giant Center in Hershey.
WPIAL boys basketball Class 3A season preview for 2025-26
November 25, 2025
It took a long time for South Allegheny to win boys hoops title No. 1. Might it only take 12 months for championship No. 2?

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Quaker Valley’s Oumou “Mimi” Thiero drives upcourt against Eden Christian Academy on Dec. 4, 2024.
WPIAL girls basketball Class 3A season preview for 2025-26
The Greensburg Central Catholic and Shady Side Academy girls basketball teams had their share of battles last season.

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Karis Thomas, left, and Leah Burford, right, celebrate following the end of Shady Side Academy’s 43-29 win over OLSH in the PIAA semifinals last season.
Main characters return, but Shady Side Academy girls plan to write new story
November 22, 2025
Jonna Burke doesn’t plan to let the Shady Side Academy girls basketball team live in the past. The Bulldogs coach knows every season is different.

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Jim Dudas has a long history in WPIAL basketball coaching, including with the North Hills girls in 2019.
Fox Chapel notebook: Shady Side Academy boys welcome new coach with extensive resume
The Shady Side Academy boys basketball team will be under new leadership this winter. The Bulldogs hired Jim Dudas to replace David Vadnais.

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North Allegheny senior midfielder Emilia Barreiro was Class 3A defensive player of the year.
Six named WPIAL field hockey players of the year
November 21, 2025
The WPIAL Field Hockey Coaches Association announced its top players for the 2025 season.

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