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Mt. Pleasant pitcher Carolyn Alincic delivers against Yough Monday, April 29, 2019, at Mt. Pleasant Area High School.
Mt. Pleasant’s Carolyn Alincic no-hits Highlands
May 2, 2019
Mt. Pleasant softball pitcher Carolyn Alincic has been dominant all season.

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Avonworth’s Timmy Stewart (left) slides safely into third base as Carlynton’s Jack Stewart narrowly misses him during their game May 1, 2019.
WPIAL baseball playoff clinchings through May 2, 2019
In one week, the WPIAL will unveil the brackets to the 2019 district baseball playoffs.

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Elizabeth Forward’s Brianna Spirnak competes in the Class AAA javelin throw during the PIAA track and field state championships Saturday, May 26, 2018, at Shippensburg University.
14 returning champions set to compete at Baldwin Invitational
Rain is in the forecast for Friday. That means its time for the Baldwin Invitational.

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High school roundup for May 2, 2019: New Brighton upsets No. 2 Hopewell
Jeramie Hill doubled in three runs, and Jake Francona was 3 for 4 with an RBI as New Brighton upset No. 2-ranked Hopewell, 7-5, in a Section 2-3A baseball game Thursday afternoon.

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Penn-Trafford’s Morgan Hilty pitches out of a bases-loaded jam during the first inning against Franklin Regional Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Penn-Trafford High School.
Top-ranked, unbeaten Penn-Trafford starts slow, beats Franklin Regional
Surprised and, at times, bewildered, Penn-Trafford softball players needed time to get used to a pitcher they had never seen.

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Jackson, Harper lead No. 2 Franklin Regional past Fox Chapel in Section 1-5A
When Franklin Regional played Fox Chapel back on April 5, the Panthers rallied for an extra-inning victory.

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Riverview’s Alyssa Cappa jumps into the arms of Annie Betler after Betler drove in the winning run to beat Apollo Ridge Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Riverview Park.
Riverview edges Apollo-Ridge to clinch WPIAL playoff berth
Round one goes to the Raiders.

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Fox Chapel’s Sydney Kennedy works against Sewickley Academy’s Mia Delvecchio during their match Friday, April 26, 2019, at Fox Chapel High School.
Motivated by last season’s playoff defeat, Fox Chapel girls lacrosse chasing WPIAL title
A regular-season victory can’t fully erase the sting of a playoff loss, but Fox Chapel’s girls lacrosse team still felt plenty of satisfaction after a two-goal win over Sewickley Academy last week.

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North Allegheny’s Caroline Wrigley (left) and Pine-Richland’s Lauren Freyvogel were teammates in the U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball championship, at Timuquana Country Club in Jacksonville, Fla.
Pine-Richland’s Freyvogel, North Allegheny’s Wrigley make USGA cut
Over the past few years, Pine-Richland’s Lauren Freyvogel and North Allegheny’s Caroline Wrigley have dueled on the golf course, jockeying for top honors at WPIAL championship and PIAA state title events while representing rival schools.

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Shaler junior Mbalo moves closer to WPIAL goals
Cam Mbalo came into the season with lofty goals.

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Shaler’s Tom Carlson (29) scored the Titans’ second goal against North Allegheny April 2, 2019 at North Allegheny.
Young Shaler boys lacrosse team making strides
Zach Zajakowski is getting plenty of opportunities for the Shaler boys lacrosse team, and the freshman goaltender has been an anchor.

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Carlynton’s Wyland Gabler catches a ball at first base during a game against Avonworth on May 1, 2019.
After early struggles, Carlynton baseball chases playoff berth
It was a rough start for the Carlynton baseball team.

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Penn Hills’ Joseph Mitlo (16) looks to block against Penn-Trafford April 9, 2019 at Penn Hills.
Penn Hills volleyball developing skill during challenging season
Two years ago, the Penn Hills boys volleyball team was on the doorstep of qualifying for the WPIAL playoffs. With the departure of top talent combined with a tough section schedule, wins have been tough to come by for the program this season.

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Penn Hills Perkins ready to wrestle at next level
Wrestling has been part of Justin Perkins’ life since he was a toddler. He dreamed about being a national champion at the collegiate level.

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North Allegheny’s Rachel Martindale is hit by an errant throw next to Hempfield’s Olivia Persin during their March 28 game at Hempfield Area High School.
Offense guides North Allegheny softball under 1st-year coach
First-year North Allegheny softball coach Morgan Vescovi didn’t feel like she had to reinvent the Tigers’ program.

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Hampton girls lacrosse shows grit as they try to stay atop the WPIAL
Great programs always find a way to win, and it never is on talent alone.

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Hampton’s Brandon Stephany (3) looks to get by Freeport’s Luke Miller (26) April 30, 2019 at Hampton.
Hampton lacrosse looks well-balanced as season winds down
During another stellar season by the Hampton boys lacrosse team, a familiar setback occurred . But this time, it seemed different.

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Gateway pitcher Dan Leitholf (22) competes against Plum April 18, 2019 at Gateway.
WPIAL baseball playoff clinchings through May 1, 2019
May 1, 2019
In eight days, the WPIAL will unveil the brackets for the 2019 district baseball playoffs.

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West Mifflin freshman Emily Buchleitner competes against Belle Vernon on April 17, 2019, at West Mifflin.
WPIAL softball playoff clinchings through May 1, 2019
In one week, the WPIAL will unveil the brackets for the 2019 district softball playoffs.

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New team rises to top of Trib HSSN power rankings
There is a new No. 1 team on the baseball side while one of three undefeated district teams remain on top on the softball side of the TribLive High School Sports Network weekly Power Rankings.

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