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Mohawk’s Nadia Lape (24) celebrates with teammates as time expires in their PIAA Class 3A second round state playoff game against Calynton Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at North Allegheny High School.

Trib HSSN 2020-21 WPIAL Class 3A girls basketball preseason breakdown

December 8, 2020

Getting to the WPIAL girls basketball finals will take more dedication and focus than ever this season.

South Allegheny’s Bryce Epps tries to drive past Beaver Falls’ Jye McKenzie (24) in a WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinal Feb. 20, 2020.

Trib HSSN 2020-21 WPIAL Class 3A boys basketball preseason breakdown

This will surely be a boys basketball season like no other.

North Allegheny coach Spencer Stefko calls in a play during a WPIAL Class 6A semifinal game against Upper St. Clair Feb. 25, 2020 at North Hills.

North Allegheny girls basketball coach Spencer Stefko returns after battling covid

North Allegheny’s Spencer Stefko, the reigning PIAA Class 6A girls basketball coach of the year, will never forget this past Thanksgiving.

Elizabeth Forward’s Tayte Donovan (14) collides with Burrell’s Jonas Sopko during their game on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, at Pittsburgh Ice Arena.

High school roundup for Dec. 7, 2020: Kiski Area blanks Blackhawk

December 7, 2020

Stephen Rayburg netted four goals and had two assists in leading Kiski Area to an 8-0 victory over Blackhawk in a PIHL Class A hockey game Monday night at Center Ice Arena.

High school scores, schedules for Dec. 7, 2020

High schools

Belle Vernon’s Devin Whitlock shoots a 3-pointer during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game against Highlands Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at Petersen Events Center.

Trib HSSN 2020-21 WPIAL Class 4A boys basketball preseason breakdown

This will surely be a boys basketball season like no other.

Southmoreland’s Gracie Spadaro (15) and Maddie Moore celebrate after defeating McKeesport Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, at Southmoreland High School.

Trib HSSN 2020-21 WPIAL Class 4A girls basketball preseason breakdown

Getting to the WPIAL girls basketball finals will take even more dedication and focus than ever this season.

North Allegheny’s Paige Morningstar sets a kill during the Tigers’ match against Pine-Richland on Oct. 22, 2020, in McCandless.

WPIAL standouts earn spots on all-state girls volleyball lists

More than three dozen from the WPIAL have earned all-state girls volleyball recognition by the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association.

Burrell’s Allison Fisher goes through drills during practice Monday, Nov 23, 2020 at Burrell High School.

School districts’ masks policies could impact WPIAL competitions

“Mask or no mask” has become a WPIAL dilemma.

Highlands midfielder Gabe Norris makes a play against the Freeport Yellowjackets in the fall. Norris committed to Robert Morris University on Sunday.

Highlands’ Gabe Norris commits to Robert Morris University

Gabe Norris’ recruitment has dragged on for the past two years, but when it came down to it, the Highlands midfielder found his collegiate home in about two weeks.

Valley’s Ben Aftanas brings the ball upcourt during practice on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, at Valley High School.

Boys basketball preview: Valley wants redemption after missing playoffs

After three straight trips to the WPIAL playoffs, the Valley boys basketball team was not as fortunate last season as it skidded to a 4-17 overall record and a 3-9 mark in Section 3-3A.

Valley’s Jada Norman works out during practice Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019, at Valley High School.

Girls basketball preview: Valley seeks 1st winning season in 17 years

Jada Norman is ready to take that next step, both in her personal game and for the team overall.

Yough point guard Kaylynn Odelli works out during practice on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, in the high school gym.

4 starters return as Yough girls basketball continues to build

It’s all about building a foundation for the Yough girls basketball program.

Yough’s Gamal Marballie works out during practice on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, in the high school gym.

Yough boys looking to establish routine despite obstacles

Coaches have many challenges as the 2020-21 high school basketball season approaches.

Derry’s Ty Cymmerman waits to take to the mats in consolations in class AA in the PIAA state wrestling championship on Friday, March 6, 2020 at the Giant Center in Hershey.

Coaches have mixed feeling about PIAA wrestling proposals

December 6, 2020

Wrestling coaches around Westmoreland County had mixed feelings about the PIAA’s proposal for how to handle postseason tournaments amidst the coronavirus pandemic.