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Highlands junior Rachel Blackburn competes in the girls 100 breaststroke during the AA WPIAL Swimming/Diving Championship on Friday, March 1, 2019, at the University of Pittsburgh’s Trees Pool.

Highlands swimmer Rachel Blackburn in position to battle it out with WPIAL’s best

December 23, 2019

A youthful group led the Class AA girls 100-yard breaststroke at last year’s WPIAL swimming championships at Pitt’s Trees Pool.

Plum’s Logan Schlegel competes during practice Nov. 19, 2019.

PIHL high school hockey standings through Jan. 1

December 22, 2019

Here are the PIHL high school hockey standings through Wednesday, Jan. 1.

Winchester Thurston and Rochester debut in TribHSSN state rankings

Outside of Class A, there was little movement in the final Trib HSSN girls basketball state rankings of 2019.

WPIAL Girls Basketball Team of the Week: Week ending Dec. 21

On the surface, it looked like just another week at the office for the top-ranked girls basketball team in WPIAL Class 6A.

High school schedules for Dec. 23, 2019

High schools

One more WPIAL section basketball game before the holidays on Monday

The final WPIAL section game of the decade will be played Monday.

WPIAL Girls Basketball Player of the Week — Week ending Dec. 21

Two years ago, the McKeesport girls basketball program struggled through a 4-17 season.

Greensburg Salem’s Zach Galdo looks for an opening over Latrobe’s Frankie Newill on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at Hempfield Area High School in the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association Winter Shootout basketball tournament.

Powerade Wrestling and Holiday Hoops this week on Trib HSSN

Forget about all that hustle and bustle connected with last-minute shopping. You can relax and enjoy some high school basketball and wrestling by an open fire this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

Greensburg Salem forward Colin Kruth (27) competes against Norwin Monday, Oct. 8, 2018 at Center Ice Arena.

Numbers boost Greensburg Salem hockey during fast start

A year ago, Greensburg Salem’s hockey team had to battle not only opponents but low player numbers, as well.

Freeport’s Joe Liput (87) looks to score against Westmont goalie Ian Amaranto (35) Dec. 19, 2019 at Belmont Complex.

‘Building year’ for youthful Freeport hockey

Jack Mason can still remember the nervousness he felt playing varsity hockey as a freshman.

Central Catholic head boys basketball coach Chuck Crummie during the AAAA WPIAL championship game against Moon at AJ Palumbo Center Feb. 2008. chaz palla

Top 19 of ’19: Trib HSSN breaks down the top stories of the year — No. 10

The 2019 high school sports season is nearly in the books.

With numbers dwindling, Monessen football coach Mikey Blainefield steps down

Monessen finished the football season with 13 players.

Highlands basketball coach Tyler Stoczynski and assistant coach Corey Dotchin pose with a basketball that was presented to Stoczynski for his 100th career win.

Highlands boys basketball coach Tyler Stoczynski reaches career win No. 100

December 21, 2019

In his eighth season as the coach of the Highlands boys basketball program, Tyler Stoczynski hit a milestone earlier this week.

Kiski Area’s Dom Giordano tries to keep his balance during his 126-pound match with Seneca Valley’s Dylan Chappell at the Kiski Area Quad Meet on Dec. 20, 2019.

Kiski Area wrestling falls short at Quad Meet against top teams

Having the opportunity to test your wrestlers throughout the regular season is the best way to improve for the postseason.

High school scores for Dec. 21, 2019

High schools

Bethel Park’s Anthony Chiccitt runs with the ball during a game against Moon on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, at Bethel Park.

Top 19 of ’19: Trib HSSN breaks down the top stories of the year — No. 11

The 2019 high school sports season is nearly in the books.

Penn-Trafford’s Zach Rocco was selected to the All-Tournament team at the KSA tournament in Orlando.

High school roundup for Dec. 21, 2019: Penn-Trafford tops Uniontown in OT

Zach Rocco netted 21 points and was named to the All-Tournament team as Penn-Trafford defeated Uniontown, 70-66, in overtime at the KSA tournament in Orlando.