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Norwin’s Ethan Tulenko plans to swim at George Washington.

Norwin swim team welcomes back PIAA qualifier Ethan Tulenko

December 7, 2019

After sitting out last season to compete for his USA Swimming club, Norwin senior Ethan Tulenko has returned to the Knights.

Norwin’s Kurtis Phipps wrestles Stroudsburg’s Cameron Enriquez in the 120-pound class AAA quarterfinal during the PIAA wrestling tournament on Friday, March 8, 2019 at the Giant Center in Hershey.

Phipps, Norwin wrestling ready to take next step

Kurtis Phipps showed his toughness by battling through a foot injury in last year’s PIAA Class AAA championship match. He suffered the injury a day earlier in his semifinal win.

Franklin Regional’s Garrett Thompson competes in the Eastern Area Invitational Wrestling Tournament Dec. 6, 2019, at Gateway.

Franklin Regional wrestlers look to add to program’s Hershey history

Franklin Regional coach Matt Lebe had to stop for a moment and count back through the years to figure out how many seasons in a row the Panthers have had a representative in the PIAA wrestling finals.

The 2019-20 Franklin Regional swim team.

Franklin Regional swim teams eye section championships

The Franklin Regional boys and girls swimming teams expect to be in the hunt for Section 3-AAA titles.

Zoe Skirboll with her father, Jim Skirboll, at the 2019 USA Swimming Girls National Select Camp in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Fox Chapel’s Zoe Skirboll swims at U.S. national team camp

Fox Chapel sophomore Zoe Skirboll was one of 48 swimmers from across the country invited to participate in USA Swimming’s Girls National Select Camp at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado.

Fox Chapel wrestling team must overcome inexperience

The Fox Chapel wrestling team finished 8-9 overall and 2 -3 in Section 3B-AAA last season.

High school scores, schedules for Dec. 6, 2019

High schools

Vincentian’s Alana Winkler blocks the shot of Highlands’ Sarah Sawhook during the Saint Joseph’s tip off Tournament Friday, Dec. 6, 2019 at Saint Joseph’s.

High school roundup for Dec. 6, 2019: Butler opens with decisive win

Devin Carney scored 23 points and Mattix Clement added 20 as Butler scored 32 points in the first quarter and rolled to a 73-33 victory over Woodland Hills at the Butler tournament on the opening night of high school basketball Friday. Raeshon Robertson led Woodland Hills with 17.

Leechburg coach Damian Davies works on a big man drill with sophomore Eli Rich during a practice on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019.

Leechburg rallies past Apollo-Ridge in season-opener

It was a successful return to the coaching ranks for Leechburg’s Damian Davies, helped by Blue Devils point guard Dylan Cook’s foul shooting.

Southern Columbia’s Cal Haladay returns an interception for a touchdown past Avonworth’s Theodore Newhouse-Godine during the PIAA Class 2A championship game Friday.

Going up? PIAA could force Southern Columbia, others into higher football classification

Southern Columbia has no equal in Class 2A football, a lesson Avonworth learned Friday.

Behind Sullivan’s 32-point performance, St. Joseph takes down Propel Braddock Hills

December 6, 2019

St. Joseph guard Andrew Sullivan has been big for the Spartans over the course of his high school career.

Nazareth Prep boys roll over Ligonier Valley with strong second half

This wasn’t how Ligonier Valley boys basketball coach John Berger envisioned the season-opener.

Jeannette’s Keith Rockmore looks for an opening against Belle Vernon at the Hempfield tournament Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at Hempfield Area High School.

Whitlock’s big second half leads Belle Vernon boys over Jeannette

With Thomas Hepple visible in the corner of his eye, Devin Whitlock caught ball on the break under the basket and saw the play of the game develop seconds before it happened.

Deer Lakes’ Ryan Butler scores over Summit Academy’s Kysheem Woods during the Saint Joseph’s tip off Tournament Friday, Dec. 6, 2019 at Saint Joseph’s.

Deer Lakes takes down Summit Academy to open up 2019-2020 season

It’s always nice to start the season off with a win and for the first time of Terence Parham’s tenure at Deer Lakes the Lancers gifted their coach with one in the first game of the season.

Latrobe’s Lane Ruffner chases after a puck during a matchup with Upper St. Clair, Monday, October 15, at Ice Castle.

Latrobe’s Lane Ruffner signs with Wichita of North American Hockey League

Latrobe senior Lane Ruffner is ready to take the next step in his hockey career.

Quaker Valley boys basketball coach Mike Mastroianni gives direction during a practice on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. Mastroianni is nearing his 500th career win.

Quaker Valley basketball coach Mike Mastroianni chasing win No. 500

During his time at Quaker Valley, boys basketball coach Mike Mastroianni has built a culture that has allowed the program to reach new heights of success.

Southern Columbia’s Jake Davis intercepts a pass intended for Avonworth’s Theo Newhouse-Godine during the PIAA Class 2A state championship game Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at Hersheypark Stadium.

Southern Columbia routs Avonworth in record-setting PIAA championship

HERSHEY — Avonworth’s Park Penrod and Trevor Faulkner connected for an electric 43-yard touchdown pass on the opening possession Friday, and for more than 4 minutes, the Antelopes led the state championship.