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Apollo-Ridge’s Klay Fitzroy (10) drives past Brentwood’s Riley Brendel (left) during a WPIAL Class 2A playoff game last season.

Boys basketball preview: After breakthrough season, Apollo-Ridge steps up in class

November 23, 2020

The Apollo-Ridge boys basketball team is moving on up.

Central Valley plays Wyoming Area in the PIAA Class 3A state championship game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Hersheypark Stadium.

PIAA puts football ticket sales on hold after governor tightens gathering limits

Ticket sales are on hold for the PIAA football championships after Gov. Tom Wolf announced new limits on gathering sizes.

Senior starter Morgan Gamble is an important piece of the Apollo-Ridge girls basketball roster.

Girls basketball preview: Longtime coach returns to guide talented Apollo-Ridge roster

Ray Bartha is back on the bench for the Apollo-Ridge varsity girls basketball team.

North Hills’ Noah Benscoter celebrates his first period goal against Quaker Valley on Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, at RMU Island Sports Center. North Hills won, 11-3.

PIHL standings through Nov. 22, 2020

November 22, 2020

Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings through Sunday, Nov. 22.

Pine Richland’s Cole Spencer scoots up the sideline past the Governor Mifflin bench for the game winning touchdown in the fourth quarter during the PIAA Class 5A semifinal Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at Tiger Stadium in Hollidaysburg.

Trib HSSN Player of the Week: Cole Spencer, Pine-Richland

All season, Pine-Richland jumped on teams early and took control of football games in the first quarter on its way to a perfect regular season and another WPIAL championship.

Landon Alexander and his Central Valley teammates play Wyomissing for the PIAA Class 3A title Friday.

This week’s broadcasts on Trib HSSN

A wild and unique fall sports season comes to an end with the high school football state championships this week only on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

Jeannette quarterback Roberto Smith Jr. throws against Reynolds in the first half during the PIAA Class A semifinals at Reynolds High School.

Jeannette, state-final opponent Steelton-Highspire have rich histories

How did you spend your Saturday afternoon?

Latrobe goalie Logan Byrd makes a save during the second period against Montour on Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, at RMU Island Sports Center. Latrobe won 5-4 in a shootout.

PIHL juggling schedule amid covid restrictions

When the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League began its season earlier this month, league officials prepared themselves for several possible scenarios.

North Allegheny’s Sarah Schupansky (17) battles Pennridge’s Olivia Grenda during the first half of the Class 4A girls soccer state championship game Nov. 21 at Hersheypark Stadium.

Moe Rosensteel award goes to North Allegheny star Sarah Schupansky

After leading North Allegheny to back-to-back WPIAL championships and a PIAA runner-up finish, senior forward Sarah Schupansky claimed a unique postseason honor Sunday.

Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin (25) makes a catch in the second quarter against Trinity on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020.

H.S. notebook: Belle Vernon freshman Quinton Martin receives offer from Pitt

Major Division I college football schools are expected to take interest in Belle Vernon freshman Quinton Martin over the next few years.

Chartiers Valley’s Jordan Demus carries against Aliquippa Oct. 9. The Colts finished second behind Aliquippa in the 4A Parkway Conference and ended up 6-2 overall, their first winning season since 2009.

Chartiers Valley makes giant leap forward with return to playoffs

While moving down in classifications after four years of struggles in Class 5A to Class 4A this fall, it was one small step for the Chartiers Valley football.

Quaker Valley’s Weston Grant celebrates his second-half goal against Ambridge on Oct. 8.

Quaker Valley boys soccer using shortened season as motivation for next year

This season didn’t end the way the Quaker Valley boys soccer team wanted it to.

Penn Trafford senior Hannah Ondulich was a two-year starter.

Penn-Trafford field hockey gaining ground on PIAA competition

Since Cindy Dutt took over the Penn-Trafford field hockey program, the gap between her team and teams in Eastern Pennsylvania has shrunk.

Shaler hockey coach Cory Sakolsky directs players during a preseason workout.

Senior captain sets tone for Shaler hockey turnaround

Tre Junker was surprised when Shaler hockey coach Cory Sakolsky handed him a playbook.

South Fayette head coach Joe Rossi watches his team during a preseason practice.

‘Everything was strange’ for South Fayette football this season

Since coming to South Fayette in 2007, coach Joe Rossi has turned the Lions into a perennial power. It’s a program that has won four WPIAL and two PIAA championships in those 14 years.

The Thomas Jefferson football team celebrates with the WPIAL championship trophy after defeating Aliquippa, 35-28 in overtime, in the Class 4A final on Nov. 14.

Second straight WPIAL title continues long run of winning football for Thomas Jefferson

The more things change, the more they remain the same.

Baldwin’s Connor Lavelle had 28 catches for 334 yards and four touchdowns this season.

Senior defensive backs brought physicality to Baldwin football

Two undeniable stalwarts on the Baldwin football team this season were senior standouts Connor Lavelle and C.J. Robbins.

Sewickley Academy goalkeeper Nick Wilson instructs his teammates during a game against Riverside on Sept. 16, 2020, at Nichols Field.

Senior class leads Sewickley Academy boys soccer to another strong season

The Sewickley Academy boys soccer team was on the brink of a berth into the WPIAL Class A championship for the first time since winning it all in 2016.