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OLSH’s Dante Spadafora celebrates an offensive foul by Sto-Rox during the WPIAL Class 2A championship game Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, at Petersen Events Center.

OLSH tops Sto-Rox to win 2nd straight WPIAL Class 2A boys basketball title

February 28, 2020

It was a WPIAL title repeat for OLSH.

Mt. Pleasant’s Heather Gardner competes in the girls 100 breaststroke during the 2020 AA WPIAL Swimming and Diving Championship at Trees Pool on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020.

Mt. Pleasant’s Gardner ‘phenomenal’ at WPIAL swim meet, winning 6th gold

Heather Gardner’s closest competitor called her “phenomenal.”

Bethel Park’s Maddie Dzeizgowski (13) pulls down a rebound against Fox Chapel during a Class 6A WPIAL quarterfinal game Feb. 21, 2020 at North Hills.

Shutdown defenses to meet when North Allegheny, Bethel Park tangle for girls 6A title

When Bethel Park and North Allegheny take the floor at Petersen Events Center on Saturday for the Class 6A girls basketball championship, expect a defensive chess match to unfold.

Franklin Regional’s Ryan McFaden competes in the boys 500 freestyle during the 2020 AAA WPIAL Swimming and Diving Championship at Trees Pool on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020.

Franklin Regional finishes strong at WPIAL Class AAA swim meet

There’s something to be said for going out on a high note.

Highlands’ Luke Cochran tries to shoot over Blackhawk’s Ryan Heckathorn on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in their WPIAL playoff game at North Allegheny.

Highlands, Belle Vernon boys set to face off for WPIAL Class 4A basketball title

At this point in the season, every team is playing its best basketball, and over the past two weeks, Highlands and Belle Vernon boys have played better than anyone in WPIAL Class 4A.

Rochester’s Mekenzie Robison (23) hoists Bethany Barto after defeating West Greene in the WPIAL Class A championship game Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, at Petersen Events Center.

Rochester repeats as WPIAL Class A girls champs

Rochester and West Greene meet in the playoffs so often that the two seem like section rivals.

Laurel Highlands’ Rodney Gallagher scores over McKeesport’s Robert Robinson during their game Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, at McKeesport.

Mars’ Carmody, Laurel Highlands’ Gallagher share spotlight in WPIAL 5A final

One is a 290-pound senior signed to play football at Notre Dame. The other is a 150-pound freshman with Division I basketball offers.

A screen shot from Space Heater Yule Log video.

Winter heating grants available to low-income households

As winter temperatures sweep the region, homeowners are reminded that crisis grants are available to income eligible households without heat or in danger of being without heat.

Mohawk’s bench and students celebrate after a 3-pointer agianst East Allegheny during a 3A WPIAL quarterfinal game Feb. 22, 2020 at North Hills

Section rivals to collide again as Beaver, Mohawk vie for Class 3A girls crown

Coaches can spend hours watching videos on opponents, trying to find an edge or some tendencies to exploit.

Penn-Trafford pitcher Maclean Maund delivers against Upper St. Clair during a WPIAL Class 6A quarterfinal Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at West Mifflin High School.

Penn-Trafford SADD fundraiser to purchase memorial bench for Maclean Maund

Penn-Trafford is renovating its baseball field in Harrison City and the project includes artificial turf for the infield.

Fox Chapel girls place 3rd at WPIAL Class AAA swim championships

The Fox Chapel girls 200-yard medley relay kicked off the WPIAL Class AAA swimming championships Thursday with a school record and a third-place medal.

Chartiers Valley coach Tim McConnell shouts instructions during a WPIAL Class 5A semifinal against Thomas Jefferson on Feb. 26, 2020.

Siblings square off as Chartiers Valley meets Trinity in Class 5A girls final

It’ll be brother vs. sister Saturday for the WPIAL Class 5A girls title.

North Allegheny swimmers raise their trophy after winning the 2020 AAA WPIAL Swimming Championship at Trees Pool on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020.

North Allegheny again sweeps WPIAL Class AAA swimming championships

Most high school swim teams don’t practice cannonballs.

Gateway’s Olivia Livingston competes in the girls 100 freestyle during the 2020 AAA WPIAL Swimming and Diving Championship at Trees Pool on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020.

Gateway’s Livingston joins WPIAL swimming elite as 8-time champion

As Gateway’s Olivia Livingston stepped on the medals podium at Pitt’s Trees Pool on Friday morning, she also found her place in WPIAL history — right at the top.

Junior wide receiver, tight end and linebacker Max Matolcsy led Plum in both receiving and total tackles in 2018.

Plum’s Max Matolcsy announces Harvard offer

It seems like Max Matolcsy’s football recruitment is just getting started.

Quaker Valley’s Alex Wagner competes in the boys 200 individual medley during the 2020 AA WPIAL Swimming and Diving Championship at Trees Pool on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

How to watch Day 2 of WPIAL basketball, swimming championships on Trib HSSN

Can’t get to Oakland today? Well, then catch all the action from the second day of the WPIAL swimming and basketball championships on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

Shaler junior Bella Pilyih practices Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018.

Shaler bowlers handle pressure, qualify for regionals

February 27, 2020

Bella Pilyih knew the margin of error for the Shaler Area girls bowling team to reach the step-ladder portion of the WPIBL championships was going to be thin.