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Kiski Area goaltender Eric Petika gets set to make a save during a game against North Catholic on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019 at Center Ice Arena.
Kiski Area goalie Petika leads A-K Valley contingent in PIHL All-Star games
January 19, 2020
Kiski Area goalie Eric Petika got a nice wakeup call from his dad the morning after the PIHL All-Star teams were released a couple of weeks ago.

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Belle Vernon’s Cam Nusser (5) drives past Monessen’s defense Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020.
High school roundup for Jan. 18, 2020: Uniontown boys rout Connellsville
January 18, 2020
Keondre DeShields’ 18 points led five Uniontown boys basketball players in double digits scoring during a 82-49 nonsection win Saturday at Connellsville.

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High school scores, schedules for Jan. 18, 2020
High schools

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Mt. Lebanon’s Luke Stout wrestles Bethel Park’s Luke Montgomery at the 2020 Allegheny County Tournament at Fox Chapel High School on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020.
Pine-Richland captures Allegheny County team title with nail-biting victory
Pine-Richland coach Caleb Kolb was on pins and needles throughout the championship rounds Saturday night at the Allegheny County wrestling tournament.

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Highlands’ Jrake Burford celebrates after besting Pine-Richland’s Kelin Laffey at the 2020 Allegheny County Tournament at Fox Chapel High School on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020.
Trio of A-K Valley wrestlers capture Allegheny County titles
Plum’s Vince Citrano just came up short at last season’s Allegheny County wrestling tournament.

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Belle Vernon’s Devin Whitlock (4) takes a shot against Monessen on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020.
Whitlock’s return to Monessen successful as Belle Vernon rolls to win
Devin Whitlock might not have had Saturday’s nonsection game with Monessen circled on his calendar, but it was certainly on his mind.

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Penn Trafford’s Noah Allen pulls in a pass over Peters Township’s Ryan Magiske in the first half during the 5-A WPIAL semifinal Friday, Nov. 15, 2019 at West Mifflin High School.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Penn-Trafford’s Allen gets another scholarship offer
Penn-Trafford senior football player Noah Allen is drawing Division I attention as national signing day (Feb. 5) approaches.

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Blackhawk coach Steve Lodovico reacts as Jolie Strati pressures Central Valley’s Allyson Kirby during their game Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, at Central Valley.
Trib WPIAL girls basketball rankings: Week ending Jan. 18, 2020
WPIAL rankings

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Butler’s Devin Carney drives past North Allegheny’s Luke Colella during their game Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, at North Allegheny High School. Butler won, 61-51.
Trib WPIAL boys basketball rankings: Week ending Jan. 18, 2020
WPIAL rankings

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Ligonier Valley coach Roger Beitel’s team is leaving District 6 for the WPIAL.
Ligonier Valley, Derry weigh effects of WPIAL football realignment
With realignment, WPIAL football will change again like it does every two years.

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South Park’s Joey Fischer gets his hand raised after earning his 100th career win on Saturday at the Allegheny Coutny Wrestling tournament.
Allegheny County championship matches are set
The semifinals have concluded at the 2020 Allegheny County wrestling tournament held at Fox Chapel and the championship field is set.

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Neshannock coach Mike Kirkwood celebrates his team’s win against Quaker Valley during the WPIAL Class AA Championship on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Consol Energy Park in Washington. Neshannock won 4-0.
Longtime Neshannock baseball coach Mike Kirkwood resigns
After 32 years, baseball is about to look very different in Lawrence County.

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Gateway’s Alexis Margolis, at left, guards Plum’s Mackenzie Lake during a Section 2-5A matchup Jan. 13, 2020, at Gateway’s Furrie Sports Complex.
Gateway girls refocus for 2nd half of section play
After a 14-point loss to Section 2-5A rival Plum on Jan. 13 at Furrie Sports Complex, Gateway girls basketball team members held a players-only meeting to share their thoughts about the game and the overall state of the season heading into the second half of section play.

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Gateway’s Will Kromka (left) defends Greensburg Salem’s Shamar McCoy during a game last season.
Family ties run deep in Gateway basketball program
Some may say once someone becomes a Gateway boys basketball team member, he is part of a brotherhood. For a couple of current and former players, however, brotherhood is suitable in the more literal sense of the word.

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Thomas Jefferson’s Graci Fairman competes against Moon’s Sofia Mancini on Jan. 16, 2020, at Thomas Jefferson.
Thomas Jefferson basketball teams score signature wins
The Thomas Jefferson basketball teams know how to make a good first impression.

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Baldwin’s Dylan Belak competes against Upper St. Clair last season.
Balanced Baldwin climbs to top of PIHL standings
Baldwin wrapped up the 2019 portion of its PIHL season with an 8-0 record.

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Quaker Valley’s Halle Wagner is a member of the 2019-20 swim team.
Wagner leads youthful, talented Quaker Valley swimming team
On a Quaker Valley team with a lot of new members, junior swimmer Halle Wagner is a mainstay.

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Quaker Valley’s Josh Bemis (19) skates in a game last season.
Quaker Valley trio looking forward to PIHL All-Star Game
Quaker Valley’s hockey team continues to climb the PIHL Class AA standings.

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Penn-Trafford’s Tony Zona struggles under opponent Nick Delp of Kiski in the 170 class final during the 67th annual Westmoreland County Coaches Association wrestling tournament on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, at Kiski Area High School.
Penn-Trafford wrestler Zona trying to attain elusive spot in PIAA tournament
Tony Zona has had a successful wrestling career at Penn-Trafford. The 170-pound senior has won more than 75 matches and placed at the postseason section tournament in each season.

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Pine-Richland’s Sophie Catalano prepares for the 2019-2020 season Nov. 23, 2019.
Pine-Richland girls basketball pushing through adversity
There’s good luck. There’s bad luck. And then there’s the luck the Pine-Richland girls basketball team has had to suffer through during its 2019-20 season.

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