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Deer Lakes Reese Hasley (1) looks to pass against Seton LaSalle during a Class 3A WPIAL first-round game Feb. 19, 2020 at North Allegheny.
Deer Lakes excited for a new opportunity in a new section
November 26, 2020
Deer Lakes girls basketball coach Dave Petruska is excited about what the 2020 season might hold for his Lancers, and rightfully so.

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Lincoln Park’s Isaiah Smith, right, battles for the ball against Deer Lakes’ Armend Karpuzi on Friday night, Feb. 14, 2020 in WPIAL basketball playoffs at Fox Chapel High School.
With young roster, Deer Lakes boys are hoping to return to playoffs in 2020
After losing nine seniors to graduation, the Deer Lakes boys basketball team will be young in 2020, but the Lancers don’t lack experience.

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Central Valley’s Jayvin Thompson intercepts a pass over Elizabeth Forward’s Nico Mrvos during the WPIAL Class 3A championship game on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, at North Allegheny.
PIAA Class 3A football championship breakdown: Central Valley vs. Wyomissing
Central Valley vs. Wyomissing

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Central Valley’s Landon Alexander carries for a touchdown during the second quarter of the WPIAL Class 3A championship game against Elizabeth Forward on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, at North Allegheny.
Central Valley, Wyomissing set for battle of unbeatens in PIAA Class 3A final
Experience matters. Or does it?

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Pine-Richland quarterback Cole Spencer (4) celebrates with Harrison Hayes after his touchdown run during the second quarter of the WPIAL Class 5A championship game against Peters Township on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at North Allegheny.
PIAA championship ‘final chapter’ for record-setting Pine-Richland seniors
Cole Spencer has won more games than any quarterback in Pine-Richland history, and Eli Jochem owns all-time receiving records for catches and yards.

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Megan Zambruno (right) is among the returning starters for Greensburg Central Catholic.
Young, tall team returns for Greensburg Central Catholic girls basketball
Perspective is a trigger word this season around the Greensburg Central Catholic girls basketball program.

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Christian McGowan with Greensburg Central Catholic drives between Imani Christian defenders Tyler Allen (11) and Aiden Betsill (left) on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 at Greensburg Central Catholic High School.
Loss in 1st round of playoffs last season motivates Greensburg C.C. boys
The final score is all but burned into their collective mind.

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Jeannette’s Emilio Huerta drops Reynolds punter Roco John-Daniello for a loss on a badly snapped punt during the PIAA Class A semifinals Nov. 20, 2020, at Reynolds High School.
Jeannette defense hopes to continue causing havoc in PIAA title game
One more gigantic test remains for the Jeannette football team.

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Pine-Richland celebrates with head coach Eric Kasperowicz after coming back to beat Governor Mifflin, 48-44, the PIAA Class 5A semifinals Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at Tiger Stadium in Hollidaysburg.
PIAA football championship factoids: WPIAL teams look to make history
November 25, 2020
In 33 years of PIAA football playoffs, the WPIAL has never had more than three state champions crowned in a single year.

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Knoch senior Mike Formica crosses the finish line while competing at the WPIAL Class AA cross country championships Oct. 28, 2020, at White Oak Park.
A-K Valley cross country all-star teams announced
After a fall season like no other, area cross country coaches came together recently to celebrate the athletes who competed on some of the biggest stages in the WPIAL and beyond with the sixth edition of the Alle-Kiski cross country all-star teams.

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Jeannette’s James Sanders pulls in a one-handed catch against Reynolds to help set up Jeannette’s first touchdown during the PIAA Class A semifinals Nov. 20, 2020, at Reynolds High School.
PIAA finalists stand atop Trib 10 football power rankings
Two WPIAL champions are spectators while the four others are Hershey bound, looking to add to their golden seasons.

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Cheswick Christian’s Daisy Hamilton takes a shot during practice Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, at Cheswick Christian Academy.
Girls basketball preview: After successful run, high expectations remain for Cheswick Christian
Cheswick Christian Academy girls basketball coach Jacque Willis said it was hard to put into words how special last season was for the program.

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Cheswick Christian Academy’s Jesse Radvansky goes through drills during practice Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, at Cheswick Christian Academy.
Boys basketball preview: Large senior class set to guide Cheswick Christian
When veteran Cheswick Christian Academy boys basketball coach Todd Rosio assessed his team’s 2019-20 season, he saw improvement from the players but knew they were not satisfied with their record.

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Franklin Regional’s Sydney Lindeman celebrates her first goal during a WPIAL Class 3A first round playoff game against South Fayette on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, in Murrysville.
Franklin Regional’s Sydney Lindeman commits to Towson soccer
Franklin Regional girls soccer coach Scott Arnold calls Sydney Lindeman a leader by example.

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Central Valley’s Sean FitzSimmons celebrates his sack forcing a fumble during the first quarter of the WPIAL Class 3A championship game against Elizabeth Forward on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, at North Allegheny.
Few tickets. No locker rooms. Covid-19 alters football team plans for PIAA championships
Central Valley’s football players will eat Thanksgiving dinner at the school, enjoying food served only by their coaches, before the team boards its buses to Hershey.

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Penn-Trafford’s Maura Suman looks for an opening on net as Franklin Regional’s Angel Kelly defends Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 at Penn-Trafford Holiday Tournament at Penn-Trafford High School.
Girls basketball preview: Senior trio set to lead Franklin Regional into new section
When reflecting on last season, Franklin Regional girls basketball coach Anthony Kobus pointed out five losses in section play by seven points or less.

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Franklin Regional’s Caden Smith (3) drives toward the net beside Mars’ defender Mihali Sfanos (33) as Franklin Regional’s Johnny O’Toole and Mars’ Michael Carmody, far left, anticipate the ball Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 in WPIAL basketball at Franklin Regional High School.
Boys basketball preview: Franklin Regional to rely on deep group of returning guards
On paper, the 2019-20 Franklin Regional boys basketball season looked like a tale of two halves with a 7-2 run down the stretch to get into the postseason after 5-9 start, but it was more of a yearlong journey of growing up.

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Jeannette gets fired up before playing Reynolds in the PIAA Class A semifinals Nov. 20, 2020, at Reynolds High School.
The Birdie thinks Jeannette will do the steamrolling in PIAA finals
Last week: 1-0

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Pine-Richland’s Brooks Eastburn pulls away from Governor Mifflin’s Alonzo Anderson in the second quarter during the PIAA Class 5A semifinals Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at Tiger Stadium in Hollidaysburg.
High school football schedule, broadcasts for PIAA championships
Here’s a look at the PIAA football championships schedule and broadcasts:

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Jeannette’s Roberto Smith (5) runs the ball against in a playoff game against Rochester.
Perennial PIAA powers clash when Jeannette, Steelton-Highspire meet for Class A title
Two of the winningest teams in the state will play for the PIAA Class A title Friday.

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