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Penn Hills’ Milani Oliver brings the ball upcourt against Franklin Regional on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at Penn Hills.
Experienced group eager to improve for Penn Hills girls, boys teams
December 6, 2025
Penn Hills boys basketball coach Chris Giles wasn’t happy with a 12-10 overall record last season. While the Indians were 10-2 in section and lost a home game late in the season to Kiski Area that could have brought the Section 2-5A title, Giles wanted to reflect on how to get off to a faster start.

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Pine-Richland’s Elanyse Hernandez hits against Peters Township’s Angelina Williams and Alex Knox during the WPIAL Class 4A volleyball championship Nov. 1.
Fulfilling preseason prediction, Pine-Richland girls volleyball has year to remember
Pine-Richland girls volleyball coach Angela Seman had a feeling at the start of the season that should her team make the playoffs, it could go on a deep run.

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Pine-Richland’s Ella Armstrong has committed to join the acrobatics and tumbling team at the University of Oregon. (Submitted)
Pine-Richland’s Ella Armstrong signs with Oregon acro-tumbling team
Up until about two months ago, Pine-Richland senior Ella Armstrong was solely focused on attending college on a strictly academic basis.

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Norwin’s Landon Sidun records a takedown in the 2024 PIAA championship against Ridley’s Curtis Nelson. (Paul Schofield | TribLive)
With deep lineup led by star Landon Sidun, Norwin wrestling in position to reach goals
With Penn State commit Landon Sidun back and healthy — and a postseason-tested lineup around him — Norwin wrestling is primed to make more noise in the WPIAL Class 3A postseason.

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North Hills wrestling coach Vertus Jones
North Hills wrestling gaining ground under coach Vertus Jones
Success seems to follow North Hills wrestling coach Vertus Jones wherever he goes. And his first season guiding the Indians on the mat was no exception.

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North Hills’ Delaney Amato (left) is congratulated by Gianna Sturdivant following a 3-point basket Feb. 20, 2024.
With stability on sidelines, North Hills girls eye return to postseason
Jason Pirring saw a lot of reasons to be encouraged by his team last season despite the hardships that can come with having a youthful roster in Class 6A.

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North Allegheny senior center Callan Bunger scored 106 goals this season, including a team-high six in the state championship, as the Tigers won their second consecutive Pennsylvania water polo title. 
North Allegheny water polo reflects on emotional state title run
The greatest season in the history of North Allegheny water polo was a mixture of elation and joy sprinkled with grieving heartache.

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 5, 2025
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Central Catholic’s Roman Thompson celebrates with Manny Regus after scoring against Harrisburg during their PIAA Class 6A semifinal Nov. 29 at Mansion Park in Altoona. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 6, 2025: Central Catholic to close out high school football season
After three and a half months, the final day of the 2025 high school football season is here.

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Peters Township’s Bri Morreale eyes up a 3-pointer against Thomas Jefferson last season. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
High school roundup for Dec. 5, 2025: Peters Township earns tipoff win over Upper St. Clair
Bri Morreale and Jordyn Walsh scored 16 points apiece to lead Peters Township to a 59-51 girls basketball victory over Upper St. Clair at the Peters Township/Baldwin tipoff tournament Friday night.

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Upper St. Clair’s Ryan Robbins shoots a free throw against Belle Vernon on Friday. (Don Rebel | TribLive)
Upper St. Clair pulls away from Belle Vernon in battle of reigning WPIAL champs
December 5, 2025
The play on the defensive side of the ball was befitting a matchup of reigning WPIAL champions. The play on the offensive side for both Belle Vernon and Upper St. Clair screamed early December basketball.

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Burrell’s Adam Wass is fouled by Springdale’s Wes Hickman on Friday at Burrell High School. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
Burrell boys storm back, fend off Springdale in home opener
The Burrell boys basketball team’s big fourth quarter pushed them past Springdale, 52-47, as the Bucs avoided an upset in their home opener Friday.

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Monessen’s Madison Johnson handles the ball as Jeannette’s Abby Shaw (4) and Navarah Smith (5) defend Friday. (Jenn Codeluppi | Mon Valley Independent)
Jeannette girls earn gritty double-OT win over Monessen
Perseverance.

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Mt. Pleasant's Danica Trainer is guarded by Hempfield's Olivia Eiseman on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at Greensburg Salem High School. (Dave Mackall | For TribLive)
Hempfield earns ragged victory over Mt. Pleasant at Greensburg Salem girls tournament
Hempfield’s hopes of refining some early-season schemes were derailed by ragged play in the Spartans’ 47-17 rout of Mt. Pleasant during opening-night action Friday at the Greensburg Salem Girls Tip-off Tournament at Greensburg Salem High School.

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Central Catholic’s Chrys Black takes a hand-off from Owen Herrick during their PIAA Class 6A semifinal against Harrisburg on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, at Mansion Park in Altoona. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
‘Cool coincidence’: Central Catholic gets rematch with La Salle College
State finalists Central Catholic and La Salle College already squared off once this season in a game that didn’t go the Vikings’ way.

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Central Catholic head coach Ryan Lehmeier celebrates with Jon Sassic after scoring against Harrisburg during their PIAA Class 6A semifinal on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, at Mansion Park in Altoona. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
2025 PIAA 6A football championship breakdown: Central Catholic vs. La Salle College
PIAA Class 6A football championship

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Avonworth’s Romello Harris celebrates his pick-6 against Imani Christian with teammates during the WPIAL Class 3A championship game on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at Acrisure Stadium. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
2025 PIAA 3A football championship breakdown: Avonworth vs. Northwestern Lehigh
PIAA Class 3A football championship

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Fox Chapel’s Emily McKee heads the ball over Plum’s Madi Stewart during their WPIAL Class 3A semifinal on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at Gateway. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
WPIAL players recognized on all-region soccer list
Five WPIAL soccer standouts collected all-region honors.

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Avonworth’s Luca Neal picks up a first down through the Northwestern Lehigh defense during the PIAA Class 3A championship game last season. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Powerhouses collide when Avonworth, Northwestern Lehigh meet in Class 3A PIAA rematch
This has been a dominant football season for Avonworth.

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Belle Vernon’s Curtis Wade drives against Avonworth’s Rowan Carmichael in the WPIAL Class 4A semifinals Feb. 22. (Jeff Helsel | Mon Valley Independent)
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 5, 2025: Upper St. Clair tournament features clash of reigning champs
While the high school basketball season began last weekend, a lot more tipoff tournaments are set for this first weekend in December.

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