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Mt. Lebanon’s Luke Hagy leaves Woodland Hills defenders in his wake during a 2011 game.

Three-sport star Luke Hagy remembers decorated Mt. Lebanon career

January 4, 2021

In May and June, the TribLive High School Sports Network held a fan vote to determine the Best of the Century among the district’s top male and female athletes.

Burrell’s Joe Makara celebrates his second state title at the 2003 PIAA Class AA wrestling tournament.

All-time greats highlight Trib HSSN Wrestling Team of the 2000s in Class AA

Over the past week, Trib HSSN has polled fans to pick the Trib HSSN Wrestling Team of the 2000s. Today, staff writer Paul Schofield makes his selections.

Seneca Valley senior Edie Sawyer will swim in college for Division I Ohio University.

In the pool profile: Seneca Valley’s Edie Sawyer hoping for senior success before heading to Ohio University

January 3, 2021

Edie Sawyer made the most of her one December swim meet.

Indiana’s Kyle Thome stands at the top of the podium after winning the Class AA boys 200-yard freestyle at the WPIAL swimming championships Feb. 27, 2020, at Pitt’s Trees Pool

In the pool profile: Indiana’s Thome hoping to add more WPIAL gold to an already full resume

Kyle Thome earned WPIAL-championship gold last year as the best in the Class AA 200-yard freestyle.

Greensburg-Salem coach Mark Zahorchak commands from the sidelines during their game against Franklin Regional on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in the Hempfield High School Tip-Off Tournament.

Greensburg Salem opts to resume winter sports Monday

Greensburg Salem is walking back a lengthy pause on winter sports and will now resume practices Monday like most of the WPIAL.

Jeannette’s A.J. Graves (top) battles Valley’s Logan Downes during the 171-pound championship match at the 2005 PIAA Class AA wrestling championships.

Picking the Trib HSSN Wrestling Team of the 2000s: Balloting results

Since all high school sports have been put on hold until Monday, and with the postponements of three big holiday wrestling tournaments, now is a good time to take a look back and pick the top wrestlers from the WPIAL since the start of the century.

South Park’s Justin Mettrick scores past Blackhawk goalie Joshua Paulovich during their game Dec. 10, 2020 at Brady’s Run Ice Arena. South Park won 7-4.

PIHL ready to get back to action

The PIHL, along with the WPIAL and other sports organizations, is returning to team activities Monday after a shutdown issued by Gov. Tom Wolf on Dec. 10 as part of overall efforts to slow the spread of covid-19.

Adin Zorn participates in baseball practice at Sewickley Academy on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.

Trib HSSN Top 20 Stories of 2020: Spring sports season shelved

January 2, 2021

The most unique year in our lifetime is coming to an end. With so many mass starts and stops, highs and lows, just about all walks of life were affected by the coronavirus in 2020.

Mt. Pleasant’s Dayton Pitzer reacts after defeating Freedom’s Bryson Miller for the 182-pound Class AA championship during the 2019 PIAA wrestling tournament.

Picking the Trib HSSN Wrestling Team of the 2000s: Class AA upper weights

Since all high school sports have been put on hold until Jan. 4, and with the postponements of three big holiday wrestling tournaments, now is a good time to take a look back and pick the top wrestlers from the WPIAL since the start of the century.

WPIAL executive director Amy Scheuneman poses for a photo after a WPIAL board meeting June 18, 2020, at Chartiers Valley.

Trib HSSN Top 20 Stories of 2020: New WPIAL executive director takes over

January 1, 2021

The most unique year in our lifetime is coming to an end. With so many mass starts and stops, highs and lows, just about all walks of life were affected by the coronavirus in 2020.

Chartiers Valley’s Perri Page drives past Trinity’s Alyssia Clutter (24) and Riley DeRubbo during the WPIAL Class 5A championship game Feb. 29, 2020, at Pitt’s Petersen Events Center.

Chartiers Valley’s Perri Page commits to Division I Columbia

Chartiers Valley’s Perri Page is in a New York City state of mind.

Canon-McMillan’s Cody Wiercioch looks to score on DuBois’ Tom Sleigh during their 170-pound quarterfinal at the 2013 PIAA Class AAA wrestling championships.

Picking the Trib HSSN Wrestling Team of the 2000s: Class AAA upper weights

McKeesport grad Johnasia Cash, shown competing last season for SMU, has made an immediate impact since transferring to Penn State.

From BLM to rallying teammates, how McKeesport grad Johnasia Cash found her voice with Penn State women’s basketball

Johnasia Cash realized in July that she wanted more out of her experience as a college basketball player.

Thomas Jefferson’s Jake Pugh hoists the PIAA Class 4A championship trophy next to Jacob Krawczyk after defeating Jersey Shore, 21-14, in the state final on Nov. 28 at Hersheypark Stadium.

2020’s parade of champions in WPIAL sports

December 31, 2020

Most parades draw large crowds that are entertained by the many bands and floats and other spectacles that march through a specific route, making for a fun and unique event.

Chartiers Valley’s Megan McConnell (4) and Perri Page celebrate with teammates as time expires in the WPIAL Class 5A championship game against Trinity on Feb. 29.

Trib HSSN Top 20 Stories of 2020: Chartiers Valley girls basketball proves unbeatable

The most unique year in our lifetime is coming to an end. With so many mass starts and stops, highs and lows, just about all walks of life were affected by the coronavirus in 2020.

Shady Side Academy’s Dane Johnson controls Benton’s Eric Hess in a 112-pound match at the 2007 PIAA Class AA wrestling championships.

Picking the Trib HSSN Wrestling Team of the 2000s: Class AA middle weights

The Mars boys soccer team celebrates with the PIAA Class 3A soccer championship trophy after defeating Northern, 2-1, in the state final Nov. 20.

Trib HSSN Top 20 Stories of 2020: Mars soccer dominates the state

December 30, 2020

The most unique year in our lifetime is coming to an end. With so many mass starts and stops, highs and lows, just about all walks of life were affected by the coronavirus in 2020.