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Plum junior Vinny Citrano is motivated to make states after narrowly missing out on trips to Hershey the past two seasons.
Plum wrestler Vinny Citrano eager to take first steps on road to Hershey
January 6, 2021
For Vinny Citrano, the return to the Plum wrestling room this week was a welcome change.

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Fox Chapel senior Ellie Schwartzman takes a shot during practice on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2020, at Fox Chapel Area High School.
From the piano to the paint, Ellie Schwartzman plays key role for Fox Chapel
Ellie Schwartzman is proficient at playing the piano, having studied and practiced the craft for more than a decade.

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Uniontown’s Cedric Lloyd coaches at an offseason workout during the summer of 2020.
Uniontown leaving WPIAL football for independent schedule
Uniontown is leaving WPIAL football for an independent schedule, a decision school administrators hope can spark a struggling program.

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Norwin catcher Ty Stecko committed to play at Mount St. Mary’s (Md.).
Norwin catcher Ty Stecko gives verbal commitment to Mount St. Mary’s
January 5, 2021
From the first time he watched college baseball on television, Ty Stecko wanted to play at the next level. He believed he could grow into a Division I talent and his confidence blossomed over time, soon catching up with the fast pace set by his skill set.

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Quaker Valley’s Tabitha Bemis wins a 110-meter hurdle semifinal during the 2010 WPIAL Class AA qualifying meet.
Quaker Valley grad Tabitha Bemis discusses decorated high school career
In May and June, the TribLive High School Sports Network held a fan vote to determine the Best of the Century among the district’s top male and female athletes.

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Freeport’s Alexis Schrecongost competes in the girls 100-yard breaststroke at the WPIAL Class AA swimming championship Feb. 28, 2020, at Pitt’s Trees Pool.
WPIAL swimming committee lowers qualifying times for championship meets
The WPIAL swimming committee met Tuesday afternoon, and the group agreed to establish faster automatic qualifying standards for the WPIAL championship meets.

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Highlands coach Tyler Stoczynski watches a drill during practice on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.
WPIAL champion Highlands excited to get back in gym after long layoff
All basketball teams around Western Pennsylvania have been through a series of ups and downs in the past few weeks. The Highlands boys, however, didn’t even get to take the court for so much as a practice before Gov. Tom Wolf put a three-week pause on high school sports.

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Franklin Regional’s Spencer Lee acknowledges the crowd after winning against Kiski Area’s Noah Levett in the 126-pound finals of the 2017 WPIAL Class AAA wrestling championships.
Trib HSSN Wrestling Team of the 2000s filled with multiple-time state champs in Class AAA
Over the past week, Trib HSSN has polled fans to pick the Trib HSSN Wrestling Team of the 2000s. Today, staff writer Paul Schofield makes his selections for Class AAA.

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Mt. Lebanon’s Luke Hagy leaves Woodland Hills defenders in his wake during a 2011 game.
Three-sport star Luke Hagy remembers decorated Mt. Lebanon career
January 4, 2021
In May and June, the TribLive High School Sports Network held a fan vote to determine the Best of the Century among the district’s top male and female athletes.

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Burrell’s Joe Makara celebrates his second state title at the 2003 PIAA Class AA wrestling tournament.
All-time greats highlight Trib HSSN Wrestling Team of the 2000s in Class AA
Over the past week, Trib HSSN has polled fans to pick the Trib HSSN Wrestling Team of the 2000s. Today, staff writer Paul Schofield makes his selections.

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Seneca Valley senior Edie Sawyer will swim in college for Division I Ohio University.
In the pool profile: Seneca Valley’s Edie Sawyer hoping for senior success before heading to Ohio University
January 3, 2021
Edie Sawyer made the most of her one December swim meet.

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Indiana’s Kyle Thome stands at the top of the podium after winning the Class AA boys 200-yard freestyle at the WPIAL swimming championships Feb. 27, 2020, at Pitt’s Trees Pool
In the pool profile: Indiana’s Thome hoping to add more WPIAL gold to an already full resume
Kyle Thome earned WPIAL-championship gold last year as the best in the Class AA 200-yard freestyle.

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Greensburg-Salem coach Mark Zahorchak commands from the sidelines during their game against Franklin Regional on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in the Hempfield High School Tip-Off Tournament.
Greensburg Salem opts to resume winter sports Monday
Greensburg Salem is walking back a lengthy pause on winter sports and will now resume practices Monday like most of the WPIAL.

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Jeannette’s A.J. Graves (top) battles Valley’s Logan Downes during the 171-pound championship match at the 2005 PIAA Class AA wrestling championships.
Picking the Trib HSSN Wrestling Team of the 2000s: Balloting results
Since all high school sports have been put on hold until Monday, and with the postponements of three big holiday wrestling tournaments, now is a good time to take a look back and pick the top wrestlers from the WPIAL since the start of the century.

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South Park’s Justin Mettrick scores past Blackhawk goalie Joshua Paulovich during their game Dec. 10, 2020 at Brady’s Run Ice Arena. South Park won 7-4.
PIHL ready to get back to action
The PIHL, along with the WPIAL and other sports organizations, is returning to team activities Monday after a shutdown issued by Gov. Tom Wolf on Dec. 10 as part of overall efforts to slow the spread of covid-19.

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Adin Zorn participates in baseball practice at Sewickley Academy on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.
Trib HSSN Top 20 Stories of 2020: Spring sports season shelved
January 2, 2021
The most unique year in our lifetime is coming to an end. With so many mass starts and stops, highs and lows, just about all walks of life were affected by the coronavirus in 2020.

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Mt. Pleasant’s Dayton Pitzer reacts after defeating Freedom’s Bryson Miller for the 182-pound Class AA championship during the 2019 PIAA wrestling tournament.
Picking the Trib HSSN Wrestling Team of the 2000s: Class AA upper weights
Since all high school sports have been put on hold until Jan. 4, and with the postponements of three big holiday wrestling tournaments, now is a good time to take a look back and pick the top wrestlers from the WPIAL since the start of the century.

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WPIAL executive director Amy Scheuneman poses for a photo after a WPIAL board meeting June 18, 2020, at Chartiers Valley.
Trib HSSN Top 20 Stories of 2020: New WPIAL executive director takes over
January 1, 2021
The most unique year in our lifetime is coming to an end. With so many mass starts and stops, highs and lows, just about all walks of life were affected by the coronavirus in 2020.

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Chartiers Valley’s Perri Page drives past Trinity’s Alyssia Clutter (24) and Riley DeRubbo during the WPIAL Class 5A championship game Feb. 29, 2020, at Pitt’s Petersen Events Center.
Chartiers Valley’s Perri Page commits to Division I Columbia
Chartiers Valley’s Perri Page is in a New York City state of mind.

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Canon-McMillan’s Cody Wiercioch looks to score on DuBois’ Tom Sleigh during their 170-pound quarterfinal at the 2013 PIAA Class AAA wrestling championships.
Picking the Trib HSSN Wrestling Team of the 2000s: Class AAA upper weights
Since all high school sports have been put on hold until Jan. 4, and with the postponements of three big holiday wrestling tournaments, now is a good time to take a look back and pick the top wrestlers from the WPIAL since the start of the century.

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