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Monessen’s Marquell Smith is a member of the 2019-20 basketball team.

Westmoreland Athletes of the Week: Monessen’s Marquell Smith, Penn-Trafford’s Maura Suman

February 11, 2020

Marquell Smith

Jeannette’s Jackson Pruitt sets up a shot on the net as Greensburg Central Catholic applies defensive pressure on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 during WPIAL basketball at Jeannette.

Jeannette boys basketball team awarded No. 3 seed for WPIAL playoffs

One of the hottest teams since Christmas was the Jeannette boys basketball squad.

Southmoreland’s Olivia Cernuto (10) looks for a pass to teammates Gracie Spadaro on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 in WPIAL basketball against Elizabeth Forward at Southmoreland High School.

Southmoreland girls nab No. 2 seed in WPIAL Class 4A postseason

Southmoreland cut down the nets Monday night.

Highlands’ Korry Myers goes in for a layup during the Golden Rams’ matchup with Knoch on Jan. 28, 2020.

Highlands, Knoch take top 2 seeds for WPIAL Class 4A bracket

After jockeying back and forth this season atop the WPIAL Class 4A boys basketball rankings, Highlands and Knoch claimed the top two spots in the tournament when the WPIAL revealed the brackets Tuesday night at the annual pairings meeting in Green Tree.

Reese Hasley and Deer Lakes got the No. 9 seed in Class 3A and will face Seton LaSalle in the first round of the WPIAL playoffs next Wednesday.

Knoch draws highest seed among A-K Valley girls basketball playoff teams

Last year at this time, Knoch girls basketball coach Chris Andreassi and the Knights faithful were still exhaling from a WPIAL Section 1-4A playoff chase that went down to the final day of the regular season.

Hempfield coach Tommy Dolde talks to heavyweight Isaiah Vance during practice Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, at Hempfield.

Hempfield reinstates wrestling coach after suspension

After a two-day suspension, the Hempfield wrestling team once again has a head coach.

Bethel Park’s Olivia Westphal drives to the basket past Mt. Lebanon’s Brooke Collins during their game Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, at Bethel Park High School.

Breaking down the 2020 WPIAL girls basketball playoffs

Here is a breakdown of the 2019-20 WPIAL girls basketball playoffs:

Butler’s Ethan Morton scores between Pine-Richland defenders Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, at Pine-Richland High School. Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review

Breaking down the 2020 WPIAL boys basketball playoffs

Here is a breakdown of the 2020 WPIAL boys basketball playoffs:

The Butler rifle team captured the WPIAL championship Feb. 11, 2020, at Dormont-Mt. Lebanon Sportsmen’s Club.

Butler captures WPIAL rifle championship

For the first time since 1993, the Butler rifle team can celebrate a WPIAL championship.

North Catholic’s Emma Pospisil drives past Freeport’s Melaina Dezort during their game Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, at Freeport Middle School.

WPIAL releases 2019-20 basketball playoff pairings

The North Catholic girls basketball team has grown accustomed to hoisting the WPIAL championship trophy.

Butler’s Raine Gratzmiller drives to the basket against Pine-Richland’s Levi Wentz during their game Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, at Pine-Richland High School.

Live: Trib HSSN reveals the WPIAL basketball playoff pairings

It’s time for the postseason, and Trib HSSN has you covered as the WPIAL girls and boys basketball playoff pairings are announced Tuesday night.

Trevor George is the new football coach at Riverview high school. He’s had coaching stops at Ambridge, Carolina Forest in Myrtle Beach, S.C., and most recently at Blackhawk this past year.

Riverview tabs Carlynton alum Trevor George as football coach

The Riverview Raiders have found their new football coach.

Leechburg’s Dylan Cook is a member of the 2019-20 basketball team.

A-K Valley athletes of the week: Highlands’ Sarah Sawhook and Leechburg’s Dylan Cook

Sarah Sawhook

Nina Shaw and the Knoch girls will try to end an 11-year playoff victory drought. The Knights last won a playoff game in February 2009.

George Guido: A-K Valley teams set to make run in basketball playoffs

The 108th WPIAL basketball tournament is set to start this weekend with seven boys and seven girls teams from the Alle-Kiski Valley qualifying. Brackets are available on tribhssn.triblive.com.