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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 9, 2020
December 10, 2020
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OLSH’s Jake DiMichele scores past Sto-Rox defenders during the WPIAL Class 2A championship game last season.
Trib HSSN 2020-21 WPIAL Class 2A boys basketball preseason breakdown
This will surely be a boys basketball season like no other.

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Serra Catholic’s Nicole Pawlowski works against Laurel’s Danielle Pontius during the WPIAL Class 2A semifinals last season.
Trib HSSN 2020-21 WPIAL Class 2A girls basketball preseason breakdown
Getting to the WPIAL girls basketball finals will take more dedication and focus than ever this season.

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Kiski Area’s Carter Dilts (top) works against Stone Joseph during practice Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, at Kiski Area High School.
After a down year, Kiski Area wrestling looking to prove it belongs among Class AAA elite
December 9, 2020
The Kiski Area wrestling team might have fallen short in many areas last season, and the Cavaliers might have lost a ton of talent, but don’t expect them to be anything short of motivated entering a season like no other.

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Hempfield coach Vince DeAugustine instructs wrestlers during practice on Dec. 7, 2020, at Hempfield.
Hempfield could emerge as top contender to Waynesburg’s throne on WPIAL Class AAA mats
Is there any team in the WPIAL that can defeat No. 1-ranked Waynesburg?

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Mars senior Ellie Coffield (3) hoists the PIAA Class 3A girls soccer championship trophy with her teammates after defeating Villa Joseph Marie, 2-0, in the state final Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, at Hersheypark Stadium.
State soccer player of year is Mars’ Ellie Coffield; Anthony DiFalco, Sarah Schupansky join her as All-Americans
Because the covid-19 pandemic cut down on postgame ceremonies and awards banquets, Mars senior soccer star Ellie Coffield probably is going to get a lot of trophies, medals and other hardware in the mail.

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Highlands’ Maria Fabregas is one of the team’s top returners.
Highlands girls basketball excited about prospects for new season
The Highlands girls basketball team is ready to surprise people this season.

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Pine-Richland’s Cole Spencer wrestles Bethlehem Catholic’s Matt Lackman in the 152-pound quarterfinal at the state tournament last season.
Class AAA wrestlers to watch on WPIAL mats this season
Carter Dibert, Franklin Regional

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Highlands’ Jimmy Kunst (1) dribbles beside Blackhawk defender Tyler Fedisin (23) on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 in WPIAL basketball playoffs at North Allegheny Senior High School.
Boys basketball preview: Highlands ready to take on challenges
The Highlands boys basketball team is ready for the challenge. Multiple challenges actually.

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Waynesburg’s Cole Homet pins Cathedral Prep’s Steffan Lynch in the PIAA Class AAA quarterfinals last season.
Teams to watch in WPIAL Class AAA wrestling this season
No. 1 — Waynesburg

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Hempfield Area’s boys head coach Bill Swan during practice Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020 at Spartan Field House.
PIAA moves forward with winter sports despite pleas from school administrators
The PIAA will let winter sports start Friday as scheduled over pleas from school administrators asking to delay as covid-19 cases rise.

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Franklin Regional’s Anthony DiFalco works past Mars’ Mason Meyer to score during the first half of the WPIAL Class AAA championship game on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, at North Allegheny.
WPIAL standouts named to all-state soccer teams
A number of the WPIAL’s brightest stars were recognized Wednesday morning with the unveiling of the Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association All-State teams.

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 8, 2020
December 8, 2020
Hockey

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Pine-Richland’s Alex Erlain works the puck past Canon-McMillan’s Adam Sciorilli next to goalie Mario Eafrati during their game on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, at Southpointe.
High school roundup for Dec. 8, 2020: Pine-Richland hockey lights up scoreboard
Dominic Desjardins had a hat trick and Alex Erlain recorded two goals and three assists as Pine-Richland rolled Canon-McMillan, 8-2, in PIHL Class AAA hockey Tuesday night.

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Pine-Richland’s Miguel Jackson celebrates a sack Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, at Upper St. Clair.
Pine-Richland DE Miguel Jackson commits to Charlotte after losing scholarship at Liberty
Miguel Jackson felt a lot of emotions when he made his college football decision — for the second time.

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Burrell Wrestler, Aaron Edwards, attempts to shake the hold of Shawn Szymanski while practicing on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020.
In year like no other, Burrell wrestlers look to capture 15th straight WPIAL title
Even during a pandemic, there’s not a year that goes by when the Burrell wrestling program isn’t in the mix for a WPIAL Class AA championship.

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South Park’s Joey Fischer, left, wrestles against Gary Steen of Reynolds in the 113-pound Class AA final at the state tournament last season.
Class AA wrestlers to watch on WPIAL mats this season
WPIAL Class AA wrestlers to watch

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Burrell’s Ian Oswalt is a returning state runner-up.
Teams to watch in WPIAL Class AA wrestling this season
Preseason top 10 WPIAL Class AA wrestling teams:

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Franklin Regional’s Aly Kindelberger was named to the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association Class AAA all-state team this year.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Franklin Regional’s Kindelberger honored
Franklin Regional standout hitter Aly Kindelberger was awarded for an outstanding senior season, one that saw her help the Panthers make team history.

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Derry’s Ty Cymmerman waits to take the mat at last year’s state tournament in Hershey.
Led by 3-time WPIAL champ, Derry wrestlers gunning for playoff return
As the Derry wrestling team prepares to open the season Saturday, the district and coach Mike Weinell have one common theme: Don’t look too far ahead.

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