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Brentwood senior guard/forward A.J. McPherson (13) battles under the basket against California on Jan. 7, 2020, at Brentwood.
Veteran roster has Brentwood boys off to scorching start
January 12, 2020
Brentwood’s boys basketball team is well on its way to having one of the best seasons in school history.

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The Baldwin competitive spirit team captured the WPIAL Class AAA championship on Jan. 4, 2019, at Hempfield.
Baldwin competitive cheer squad reaches championship goal
Drive, determination, hard work, no fear of failing and a strong dose of patience are among ingredients necessary to claim a WPIAL championship.

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Quaker Valley senior Daniel Ford is the defending WPIAL Class AA champion in the 1,600-meter run.
Quaker Valley runner Daniel Ford working toward WPIAL title defense
The WPIAL Class AA boys track and field championship meet is months away, but Quaker Valley senior Daniel Ford is taking steps to defend his title in the 1,600-meter run.

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Penn-Trafford competitive spirit team members, from left, Carly Daw, Sierra Morgan, Sophia Marturano and Katelynn Kopasko are lifted at the UCA Allegheny Regional at Slippery Rock in November.
Penn-Trafford competitive spirit earns WPIAL medium-squad title
It has been eight years since the PIAA officially held the first season of competitive spirit, and the past seven seasons have featured Penn-Trafford qualifying and competing for the PIAA medium division championship after participating in the WPIAL championships a week before.

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The Pine-Richland competitive spirit team competed at the WPIAL championships Jan. 4, 2020, at Hempfield.
Pine-Richland competitive cheer takes 1st at WPIAL spirit championships
In the run-up to the 2019 WPIAL competitive spirit championships, several members of Pine-Richland’s team were stricken with the flu, causing practice time to be limited as the bug spread between a number of teammates.

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Experience, versatility key for Pine-Richland diving team
The Pine-Richland diving team might not boast the deepest roster in WPIAL Class AAA, but while in some cases there is strength in numbers, the Rams are counting on deriving their strength from their adaptability and cohesion.

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The Plum competitive spirit team competed at the WPIAL championships Jan. 4, 2020, at Hempfield.
Plum spirit squad shows competitive drive
Every Saturday in the fall, the Plum competitive spirit team met in the gym for a 7 a.m. practice after cheering the night before at football games with a determination to get stronger.

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The Norwin competitive spirit team includes in front, from left, Alivia Jarusinsky, Ava Imro, Emma Guldin, Gabby Guldin, Katie Black, Kendra Rabo; and in back, Gabby Andrykovitch, Maddy Beisler, Jenna Varney, Rylan Breen, Hannah Patalsky, Laiken Burmeister, Makenzie Turkowski, Macie Daugherty, Gracie Rady, Kassidee Scalise. Kalea Armstrong also is part of the team.
Norwin competitive spirit team makes states for eighth straight year
Norwin’s competitive spirit squad loves the taste of chocolate.

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Top line driving Norwin hockey
Norwin sports one of the PIHL Class A’s top lines.

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Franklin Regional’s Eli Holm competes in the boys’ butterfly against Hempfield on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019 at Franklin Regional Middle School.
Holm latest from Franklin Regional to choose Mount Union
When Franklin Regional senior Eli Holm committed to compete for Mount Union men’s swimming and diving next season, he continued a trend.

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Kiski Area’s Grant Smith works against Plum’s Andrew Claassen at 145 pounds during their match Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, at Kiski Area High School. Kiski won, 66-12.
Wrestling teams qualified for WPIAL sectionals through Jan. 12, 2020
The WPIAL team wrestling regular season is down to the final week.

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WPIAL basketball coverage by TribHSSN.
High school roundup for Jan. 11, 2020: Chartiers Valley holds off TJ
January 11, 2020
The No. 1-ranked girls basketball team in the Trib HSSN Class 5A rankings, Chartiers Valley, remained unbeaten after a scrappy and defensive 42-34 victory over Thomas Jefferson.

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High school scores for Jan. 11, 2020
High schools

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Norwin players cheer on their teammates during the Knights’ victory over North Allegheny on Thursday. Norwin is ranked No. 2 in Class 6A.
Trib WPIAL girls basketball rankings: Week ending Jan. 12, 2020
WPIAL girls basketball rankings

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The Penn-Trafford competitive spirit team competed at the PIAA championships Jan. 11, 2020, at Hershey’s Giant Center.
South Fayette captures PIAA competitive spirit title; Penn-Trafford takes 2nd
South Fayette won the PIAA competitive spirit small division championship Saturday in Hershey as WPIAL teams took four of the top five spots.

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Franklin Regional’s Trent Lunden is a PIHL all-star, along with teammates Chase Williams and Kevin Cakanac.
Westmoreland notebook: Local talent will be on display in PIHL all-star games
The Robert Morris Island Sports Center will be the site for the annual PIHL All-Star games on Jan. 26.

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Fox Chapel’s Eli Yofan blocks a shot by Norwin’s Nathan Petrarco during their game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, at Fox Chapel Area High School.
Around the A-K Valley, sophomores are playing big roles
Successful high school teams often rely on older players, normally seniors or juniors, to lead, play primary roles and help the group reach its maximum potential.

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Fox Chapel’s Lorenzo Jenkins drives to the basket against Norwin’s Jayden Walker during their game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, at Fox Chapel Area High School.
Trib WPIAL boys basketball rankings: Week ending Jan. 11, 2020
WPIAL rankings

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 10, 2020
Basketball

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Upper St. Clair’s Ethan Dahlem pulls down a rebound between Bethel Park’s Anthony Chiccitt (13) and Ryan Meis during their game Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, at Upper St. Clair High School.
Short-handed Upper St. Clair uses ‘7 starters’ in victory over Bethel Park
With two starters out with injuries, Upper St. Clair could’ve easily explained away a lackluster effort Friday night, but the Panthers made sure that wasn’t necessary.

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