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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
February 2, 2021
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.

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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:

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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:

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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.

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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.

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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?

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Player of the Week for Feb. 1, 2021
On the final Friday in January, many fans double-checked the result of a stunner in Section 2-2A boys basketball.

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Latrobe’s Anna Rafferty scores against Franklin Regional’s Brooke Schirmer during their game on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, in Murrysville.
Latrobe girls basketball team dominates Franklin Regional
That Latrobe has twin towers in Anna Rafferty and Emma Blair is not a secret anymore.

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Kiski Area’s Mason Pierce works out on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Center Ice Arena in Delmont.
Kiski Area hockey program moving in right direction, hungry for more
Optimism surrounded the Kiski Area hockey team as it entered the 2020-21 season.

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Penn Hills’ Eddie Daniels takes a shot, as Mt. Lebanon’s Michael Pfeuffer defends during their game on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, at Mt. Lebanon High School.
Opt-in window opens for basketball teams wanting to enter WPIAL playoffs
The WPIAL wants to know: Is your basketball team in or out?

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Matt Metrosky is a senior lineman.
Greensburg Central Catholic’s Metrosky picks Pitt
Pitt fan Matt Metrosky says he has the “traditional stuff” around the house to show his allegiance to Panthers football.

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Plum sophomore Nicholas Daniels works on his game during a practice Jan. 6, 2021, at Nesbit’s Lanes in Plum.
Western Regional bowling tournaments split into 2 weekends
In response to covid-19 guidelines and protocols for gathering numbers, the Western Regional high school bowling championships this year will be split up over two weekends, the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Bowling League announced Monday.

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Jeannette’s coaching staff, including coach Adrian Batts (bottom), instructs players, including Hunter Schmidt (24), during a timeout against Belle Vernon at the Hempfield tournament Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at Hempfield Area High School.
Hunter Schmidt making ‘big’ impact for Jeannette boys basketball
When Hunter Schmidt walks into a room, people take notice.

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Norwin’s Ty Bilinsky dribbles around Hempfield defender Blake Remaley in WPIAL basketball on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, at Norwin High School.
Norwin community rallies around basketball player Ty Bilinsky after stroke, blood disorder diagnosis
The Norwin community is rallying around senior basketball player Ty Bilinsky, who has missed some time because of health issues.

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Quaker Valley’s Isabel Huang owns the top time in the WPIAL Class AA girls 200-yard individual medley and 100 backstroke through meets ending Jan. 30, 2020.
WPIAL posts latest swimming and diving performance lists
The WPIAL on Monday morning released its latest swimming and diving performance lists.

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Brentwood freshman point guard Mallory Daly competes against Keystone Oaks on Jan. 19, 2021, at Brentwood.
What to watch in WPIAL sports Feb. 1, 2021: Key girls basketball games
January 31, 2021
The final month of the regular season in WPIAL girls basketball tips off with several marvelous matchups Monday.

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