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Freeport goalie Sean Fennell makes a pad save during a game against Montour Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, at Belmont Ice Complex.

A-K Valley PIHL playoff capsule: Game for Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019

February 27, 2019

PIHL Penguins Cup playoff preview

Blackhawk’s Jordan Wright won the WPIBL boys singles title Feb. 27, 2019, at Wildlife Lanes in Lower Burrell.

Blackhawk’s Wright defeats teammate to win WPIBL boys singles title

More than 100 of Western Pennsylvania’s top boys bowlers competed in the WPIBL singles championship Wednesday at Wildlife Lanes in Burrell.

Kiski Area’s Darren Miller works to a 14-4 major decision over Hempfield’s Jared Brean at 132 pounds during their Class AAA Section 1 championship match Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, at Kiski Area High School.

Miller’s time: Kiski Area senior aims for WPIAL Class AAA wrestling title

Darren Miller knows the challenges that await him at the WPIAL Class AAA wrestling championships. Little can surprise him after three prior trips to the tournament.

Westmoreland PIHL playoff capsule for Feb. 28, 2019

PIHL Penguins Cup playoff preview

Penn Trafford’s Nick Coy beats Kiski Area’s Enzo Morlacci in the 145 bout lb Wednesday, at Kiski Area High School.

Penn-Trafford’s Nick Coy looking to continue season of firsts at WPIAL wrestling tournament

It’s been a year of firsts for Penn-Trafford senior wrestler Nick Coy.

Frazier’s Thayne Lawrence grapples atop St. Joseph’s Academy’s Tyler Stoltzfus in the 160-pound championship final in the PIAA class 2A southwest regional wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019 at the Kovalchik Complex at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Trib HSSN individual wrestling rankings for week of Feb. 25, 2019

Tribune-Review individual wrestling rankings

Burrell’s Megan Malits fights for the ball against Yough’s Justine Appolonia as she directs the ball toward the net on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 during WPIAL girls’ 2A soccer playoffs at Kiski Area High School.

Yough’s Appolonia looks forward to soccer career at Youngstown State

Justine Appolonia has plenty of goals — on and off the soccer field. Big goals.

Charitable camp featuring USA Volleyball players coming to Moon in August

The top women’s college volleyball teams in the country are coming to Pittsburgh in December, and a few months before that, past and present members of the U.S. Olympic team will bring their charitable camp to the area as well.

Highlands’ Johnny Crise grabs a rebound over Uniontown’s Bryant Grady during quarterfinal WPIAL action Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019 at Norwin High School.

WPIAL basketball Top 10: Most playoff appearances

The Top 10

Highlands High School swimmer Rachel Blackburn does laps during a practice on Dec. 29, 2018.

5 girls swimmers to watch at the WPIAL Class AA championships

The WPIAL Class AAA and AA swimming championships will be held Thursday and Friday at Pitt’s Trees Pool.

Plum’s Devan Taylor trains for the upcoming 2018-2019 season Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018.

5 girls swimmers to watch at the WPIAL Class AAA championships

The WPIAL Class AAA and AA swimming championships will be held Thursday and Friday at Pitt’s Trees Pool.

Ligonier Valley’s Marrek Paola scores over West Shamokin defenders during the Heritage Conference championship game Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, at IUP.

Ligonier Valley squares off with Richland again in district title game

John Berger is hoping for an early birthday present.

Former Peters Township football coach Rich Piccinini is the new coach at Carlynton for the 2019 season.

New Carlynton coach Piccinini emphasizes clean slate

The Carlynton football program is starting a new era in 2019.

Penn Hills freshman Pinnix shines on track

Penn Hills freshman Miniya Pinnix has set lofty expectations on the track with a strong indoor season.

Penn Hills’ Adia Brisker scores past Oakland Catholic’s Sierra DeAngelo on Jan. 10 at Oakland Catholic.

Penn Hills basketball players earn all-section honors after trips to semifinals

Even though both the boys and girls basketball programs at Penn Hills had their WPIAL title dreams halted in the semifinal round, the Indians had numerous players receive personal accolades for their efforts during the regular season.

North Hill’s Sam Hillegas takes down Quaker Valley’s Conner Redinger before pinning him in the 132 pounds bout during the ACWT recently at Fox Chapel Area High School.

North Hills wrestlers turn in strong performances at sections

The North Hills wrestling team put together a strong showing at the Section 3-AAA individual championships Feb. 23 at Fox Chapel, showcasing plenty of improvement across the board.