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Shaler’s Andrew Dadowski competes in the AAA boys 400 meter dash during the WPIAL Track and Field Championships on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Slippery Rock. Shaler’s Andrew Dadowski competes in the Class AAA boys 400 meter dash during the 2019 WPIAL outdoor championships.

Shaler indoor track working hard, hoping for chance to compete

December 13, 2020

Shawn Ryan sees the challenges ahead of him for the Shaler indoor track team.

Shaler’s Tia Bozzo (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring against North Allegheny during the WPIAL Class 4A championship match on Nov. 7.

Shaler notebook: Pair of volleyball standouts named all-state

Marching into the WPIAL Class 4A volleyball championship game allowed the Shaler girls volleyball team to turn some heads.

Junior Greg Kraemer is Chartiers Valley’s leading scorer.

Chartiers Valley hockey comes charging out the gate

While the high school winter sports season was trying to get off the ground in December, high school hockey was into its second month of ice action.

Bishop Canevin celebrates after defeating Greensburg Central Catholic in the WPIAL Class A championship game Nov. 7.

Bishop Canevin volleyball shows championship-caliber character during emotional season

The 2020 season was a teeter-totter of emotions for the Bishop Canevin girls volleyball team.

Franklin Regional’s Anthony DiFalco celebrates his goal with Isaac Gamwo during the WPIAL Class AAA championship.

Westmoreland high school notebook: FR’s DiFalco awarded again

The honors continued to roll in for Franklin Regional junior soccer star Anthony DiFalco, who garnered United Soccer Coaches Region II All-America and USC All-Region East team honors for the second year in a row.

Penn Hills’ Noel Roach pulls in a catch during preseason workouts in August.

Penn Hills football standouts rack up postseason honors

Even though the Penn Hills football season didn’t finish the way the team hoped, the Indians had 13 players recognized for their play this season as they received all-conference honors.

New coach sees great potential in Pine-Richland girls basketball lineup

Pine-Richland’s new girls basketball coach Kyle DeGregorio routinely tells his players they will be an elite team.

Pine-Richland’s Joe Petcash takes a shot during practice last season.

New era for Pine-Richland boys basketball tips off with enthusiasm

Joe Petcash was riding in the car with his dad in mid-June when they got a call that would put into motion the next era of Pine-Richland’s basketball team.

Norwin’s Alex Gabauer jumps over Penn-Trafford’s Bobby Lane during a rundown in 2019.

Norwin infielder chosen for exclusive showcase

No high school baseball season last spring only served to motivate players like Alex Gabauer, a slick-fielding, power-hitting shortstop at Norwin.

North Allegheny’s Lizzy Groetsch (32) eyes the basket against Bethel Park in the WPIAL Class 6A championship game at Petersen Events Center last season.

Last season’s abrupt ending motivates North Allegheny girls basketball

After having its state title hopes dashed last season by the covid-19 pandemic, the North Allegheny girls basketball team isn’t worried about a couple of inconveniences.

Dan DeRose coaches Penn Hills during a PIAA Class 5A playoff game against Obama Academy on March 6, 2020, at Brashear High School.

WPIAL champion coach brings spark to North Allegheny boys basketball

Matt McDonough and Robby Jones knew there would be some wide eyes in the gym, so they offered words of advice to their North Allegheny teammates about new basketball coach Dan DeRose.

Franklin Regional’s Carter Dibert wrestles Ben Monn of Cumberland Valley in the 113-pound consolation final at the state tournament last season.

Franklin Regional wrestlers have firepower to contend

Franklin Regional won consecutive WPIAL and PIAA Class AAA team wrestling titles in 2014 and 2015, and it reached the semifinals in 2017.

Franklin Regional’s Sydney Lindeman pressures South Fayette goalkeeper Kaylee Hendricks during a playoff game on Oct. 26.

Franklin Regional’s Lindeman chooses Towson

Franklin Regional girls soccer coach Scott Arnold calls Sydney Lindeman a leader by example.

Fox Chapel wrestling looks to lean on work ethic in 2020

After losing four seniors to graduation, the Fox Chapel wrestling team is going to go through a transition process in 2020.

Fox Chapel’s Sophie Shao works out in the pool Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, at Fox Chapel High School.

Fox Chapel swimming set to have best team in recent history

The Fox Chapel swimming program is on the rise.

Hampton’s Catie Kress competes in the girls 500 freestyle during the 2020 Class AAA WPIAL swimming and diving championship at Trees Pool.

Hampton girls swimmers get up to speed quickly in preseason

With most swimming pools shut down for much of the offseason, Hampton coach Morgan Zweygardt was unsure what to expect from her girls team when practices began.