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Butler’s David Bocci stands on the No. 2 podium step, fourth from the left, signifying his runner-up finish in the Class AAA boys 100-yard butterfly at the WPIAL swim championships Feb. 27, 2020, at Pitt’s Trees Pool.

In-pool profile: Butler’s Bocci has sights set on WPIAL swimming gold

February 2, 2021

David Bocci played second fiddle in the 100-yard butterfly and 500 freestyle at last year’s WPIAL Class AAA championships at Pitt’s Trees Pool.

Penn-Trafford boys ride big 1st half to victory over Greensburg Salem

Penn-Trafford sent a message to visiting Greensburg Salem early in Tuesday night’s boys basketball game.

Fox Chapel’s Eli Yofan blocks the shot of Hempfield’s Michael Hosni on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Fox Chapel Area High School.

No. 3 Fox Chapel holds off No. 4 Hempfield to gain the top spot in Section 3-6A

When No. 3 Fox Chapel and No. 4 Hempfield met earlier this season, the Foxes used a run late in the game to cruise to a big victory.

Hempfield heavyweight Isaiah Vance (left) is one of five wrestlers in the field who have won a pair of Westmoreland County titles.

Westmoreland County wrestling tournament will have different look

There will be a Westmoreland County Wrestling Tournament this weekend.

Norwin’s Chase Kranitz (right) wrestles Kiski Area’s Enzo Morlacci (left) in the 160-pound final of the Powerade Wrestling Tournament on Jan. 30, 2021.

Enzo Morlacci 1st in Kiski Area history to win Powerade

The Kiski Area wrestling program has a storied history of success, but Enzo Morlacci accomplished something for the first time in program history this weekend.

North Catholic’s Anna Waskiewicz shoots over Mohawk’s Hannah McDanel (right) and Nadia Lape during their game on Jan. 28.

Trib HSSN Girls Basketball State Rankings for Feb. 2, 2021

As January turns to February, there was little movement in the Trib HSSN weekly girls basketball rankings.

Franklin Regional’s Carter Dibert wrestles Connellsville’s Mason Prinkey last year at states.

WPIAL wrestling notebook: Franklin Regional stays hot

Franklin Regional maintained its hold on the No. 4 position in the Class AAA Trib HSSN team wrestling rankings by winning the North Allegheny Duals on Jan. 30.

New Knoch wrestling coach Bob Waldron watches as wrestlers Aaron Butler and Gavin McGowan train during a practice on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.

A-K Valley wrestling notebook: Knoch forced to quarantine, won’t practice until Feb. 11

The Knoch wrestling team won’t be participating in team sectional playoffs this season. The Knights entered quarantine at the end of the week last week, and coach Bob Waldron said the team won’t be competing until individual sections.

Waynesburg’s Mac Church (right) works against Canon-McMillan’s Jacob Houpt at 120 pounds during their match on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, at Waynesburg Central High School. Waynesburg won, 48-13.

Trib HSSN WPIAL wrestling individual rankings for Feb. 2, 2021

Here’s a look at this week’s Trib HSSN individual wrestling rankings:

Seneca Valley’s Chanz Sheaer wrestles Waynesburg’s Wyatt Henson in the 145-pound weight class final of the Powerade Wrestling Tournament on Jan. 30, 2021, at Monroeville Convention Center.

Trib HSSN WPIAL wrestling team rankings for Feb. 2, 2021

Here’s a look at the latest Trib HSSN wrestling team rankings through Feb. 1, 2021:

Trib HSSN Wrestling Team of the Week: Franklin Regional

The No. 4 Franklin Regional wrestling team took on five teams at the North Allegheny Duals on Saturday and came away with an undefeated record while allowing just 49 points and giving up five pins.

Trib HSSN Wrestler of the Week: Seneca Valley’s Alejandro Herrera-Rondon

Seneca Valley’s Alejandro Herrera-Rondon captured the second Powerade tournament title of his high school career Saturday when he took down two of the top four wrestlers in his weight class and racked up one pin, two major decisions and a decision.

Shady Side Academy’s Rian Fitzgerald takes a jump shot during a Section 3-3A matchup with Apollo-Ridge on Jan. 29.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Feb. 2, 2021: SSA to test No. 1 South Allegheny

Remember the movie “Groundhog Day” when Bill Murray’s character kept waking up and it was Groundhog Day and the same things kept happening to him over and over and over again?

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 1, 2021

Boys

Penn-Trafford’s Cade Yacamelli leaves Upper St. Clair defenders on the way to a 61-yard touchdown run in the second quarter during WPIAL playoff action Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 at Warrior Stadium.

Navy offers Penn-Trafford’s Cade Yacamelli

Penn-Trafford’s Cade Yacamelli does not play basketball at his school, yet he has a photo of himself dunking one handed on an outdoor rim as his Twitter background.

High school roundup for Feb. 1, 2021: Upper St. Clair edges Bethel Park in Class 6A tussle

February 1, 2021

Paige Dellicarri scored 12 points, including buzzer-beating baskets at the end of the second and third quarters, to lead No. 2 Upper St. Clair to a 49-47 Section 2-6A girls basketball victory over No. 4 Bethel Park in a matchup of ranked teams Monday night.

Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Team of the Week for Feb. 1, 2021

Once nicknamed the Indians, Shady Side Academy is going through its first basketball season with a new nickname, the Bulldogs. Thus far for SSA opponents, their bark is just as intimidating as their bite.