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High school scores, summaries and schedule for March 24, 2021

March 24, 2021

High schools

Waynesburg’s Luca Augustine celebrates after defeating Kiski Area’s Sammy Starr at 172 pounds during the WPIAL Class AAA wrestling championship on Feb. 27.

Waynesburg wrestling routs Cathedral Prep in PIAA Class AAA quarterfinals

After a dominant showing in the PIAA quarterfinals, Waynesburg looks like it’ll be the team to beat as the Raiders seek the school’s first PIAA Class AAA team championship this weekend at Cumberland Valley.

Burrell junior Cole Clark is lifted by his teammates after the Bucs defeated Chestnut Ridge, 32-31, in the PIAA Class AA quarterfinals on Wednesday.

Burrell wrestling tops Chestnut Ridge in thriller to advance to PIAA semifinals

The Burrell wrestling team has been looking to get the better of Chestnut Ridge since 2014. On Wednesday night, with a trip to the PIAA Class AA semifinals on the line, the Bucs got the job done in a way that no one would’ve guessed.

Mohawk’s Abigail Shoaff (4) celebrates with Jordan Radzmymski after hitting a 3-pointer during the fourth quarter of the WPIAL Class 3A championship game against North Catholic on March 13.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports for March 25, 2021: State championship weekend tips off

The champions-only version of the PIAA basketball playoffs comes to a close with 12 state title games played at the Giant Center in Hershey.

OLSH’s Dante Spadafora is fouled by Portage’s Andrew Miko during a PIAA Class 2A semifinal Tuesday night.

Trib HSSN Boys Basketball State Rankings for March 24, 2021

The stage is set for six new PIAA champions to be crowned this week in Hershey with two boys state title games each on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

North Allegheny’s Cam Phillips drives past McDowell’s Emina Selimovic during the PIAA 6A quarterfinals on Friday.

Trib 10: Girls power rankings crowded at the top with 4 teams vying for state gold

The Fantastic Five from the WPIAL still alive for a state championship take the final exit on the Road to Hershey as they head to the Giant Center and the PIAA finals this week.

Highlands’ Trent Bielak throws during Wednesday’s practice.

No rust on these Rams as Highlands prepares for baseball season

While much of the world was on lockdown last summer, Highlands managed to get a baseball season in.

Jaycee Haidze (left) and Abbie Deiseroth field a fly ball during a practice Wednesday. March 24, 2021, at Highlands High School.

Highlands softball hopes leadership, versatility are paths to WPIAL playoffs

The Highlands softball team went into the 2020 season with high expectations, only to have those expectations dashed by the season’s cancellation.

Mohawk’s Hannah McDanel celebrates with Paige Julian in the final seconds of the WPIAL Class 3A championship game against North Catholic on March 13.

PIAA Class 3A girls basketball championship breakdown: Mohawk vs. West Catholic

PIAA Class 3A girls basketball championship

Neshannock’s Neleh Nogay scores past Serra Catholic’s Nicole Pawlowski during the WPIAL Class 2A girls basketball final on March 10.

PIAA Class 2A girls basketball championship breakdown: Neshannock vs. Mount Carmel

PIAA Class 2A girls basketball championship

Beaver’s Antonio Petrella works out during the first day of spring practice on Monday, March 8, 2021, at Beaver Area High School.

PIAA favors full playoff brackets for spring sports ‘if possible’

If the PIAA gets its wish, spring sports will have full state playoff brackets this season rather than the smaller champions-only format used in the fall and winter.

Hempfield’s Peyton Heisler pitches against Penn Trafford on March 23, 2021 at Penn Trafford High School.

With ace injured, 5-time defending WPIAL champion Hempfield faces obstacles

Veteran Hempfield softball coach Bob Kalp is facing a daunting task this season.

Hempfield pitcher Phil Fox delivers during a scrimmage at Seneca Valley on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Jackson.

Hempfield baseball ready to tackle new challenges

There is a new challenge facing the Hempfield baseball team in 2021: a new section with four new opponents.

Bethel Park’s Reagan Milliken (back) is an Ohio State recruit.

2021 WPIAL Class 6A softball preseason breakdown

After a year away from the diamond, softball players from across Western Pennsylvania are itching to get back on the field of play.

Norwin first baseman Jayden Walker works out during a scrimmage against Yough on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at Norwin High School.

2021 WPIAL Class 6A baseball preseason breakdown

WPIAL baseball players have been waiting nearly two seasons to get back on the field of play after the coronavirus pandemic forced officials to cancel the entire 2020 campaign.