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Chartiers Valley’s Megan McConnell defends on Penn Hills’ Ariana Dunson during semifinal WPIAL action Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2019, at Fox Chapel Area School.

Penn Hills’ Dunson recognized for defensive play

March 28, 2019

Penn Hills’ Ariana Dunson has been known for the heart and effort she plays with on the defensive end of the court.

North Allegheny girls lacrosse gets defensive in season-opening win

North Allegheny girls lacrosse coach Harry Datz didn’t need much time to diagnosis what made the Tigers’ offense more potent.

Hampton catcher Bella Henzler competes against Penn Hills March 26, 2019 at Hampton.

‘Baptism by fire’ could pay off for Hampton softball

The Hampton softball team had inched its way toward a playoff berth for a couple of years before it finally broke through last year.

Shaler junior Trapper Crain (right) moved to outside hitter this season after playing primarily as a libero.

Small, young Shaler Area volleyball team adapts scheme to find success

Trapper Crain knows the Shaler boys volleyball team isn’t likely to overpower opponents.

United States’ Morolake Akinosun runs the last leg in a women’s 4x100-meter relay rerun after dropping the baton in the race in the morning during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Shaler Area’s Kalbaugh sets sights on another trip to state championships

Shaler junior Dalton Kalbaugh is in position to make his accomplishments a seasonal affair.

Hampton girls lacrosse depth will be tested In quest for three-peat

Hampton girls lacrosse coach Kelsey Viets tells her team every year is a new challenge.

Hempfield’s Emma Hoffner drives in the winning run with a base hit during the eighth inning of the PIAA Class 6A state championship game against Parkland Friday, June 15, 2018, at Penn State University.

Hempfield’s Hoffner opens recruitment

Sophomore Emma Hoffner still plans to play Division I softball, and has the talent to do so.

North Allegheny’s Rachel Martindale hits a grand slam during the fifth inning against Hempfield Thursday, Mar. 28, 2019, at Hempfield Area High School.

Martindale’s grand slam lifts North Allegheny past No. 1 Hempfield

After missing last softball season with a knee injury, Rachel Martindale was anxious to get back on the field.

McKeesport’s Deamontae Diggs (6) hauls in a pass to score during their game against Plum on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.

McKeesport’s Deamontae Diggs draws 1st FBS offer as Buffalo blankets WPIAL

Buffalo had two football players with Western Pennsylvania roots last season, but the Bulls coaches spent this week trying to boost that number.

Woodland Hills tight end Josh Rawlings prepares for the upcoming 2018 season Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018.

Woodland Hills TE Joshua Rawlings sees 3rd Big 10 school join recruiting list

Woodland Hills junior Joshua Rawlings quickly became one of the WPIAL’s hottest football recruits.

North Catholic’s Tess Myers drives past Bethlehem Catholic’s Briana Barnard during the PIAA Class 4A girls state championship game Saturday, Mar. 23, 2019, at Giant Center in Hershey.

North Catholic’s Tess Myers adds 8th college offer after reaching state finals

North Catholic’s Tess Myers, one of the WPIAL’s top juniors, added another Division I offer after leading her basketball team to the state finals.

Mars tackle and tight end Michael Carmody prepares for the upcoming 2018 season Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, at Mars.

Mars junior Michael Carmody adds 2 ACC, 2 SEC football offers

Mars junior lineman Michael Carmody added two more ACC and SEC football offers this week, pushing his scholarship total to more than two dozen.

High school scores, schedules for March 27, 2019

March 27, 2019

High Schools

High school roundup for March 27, 2019: South Allegheny edges South Park

Two of the WPIAL’s top softball teams kicked off the Section 3-3A slate with a nail-biter Wednesday afternoon.

Burrell catcher Tyler Mock tags out Kiski Area’s Zach Morrill during their game Tuesday, Mar. 26, 2019, at Kiski Area High School.

Sunny starts for A-K Valley baseball, softball teams

Freeport waited a few extra days to finally hit the field for real this baseball season, the weather relenting enough for the Yellowjackets to play a nonsection game Tuesday against Washington.

Regular-season marks again will be used for WPIAL track and field qualifying

Times, heights and distances recorded during regular-season track and field meets and invitationals again will be used as qualification to the WPIAL championships.

Burrell’s Tyler Stewart celebrates his second goal with Gio Palombo during the second period of their Penguins Cup Division 2 semifinal against Connellsville Monday, Mar. 11, 2019, at RMU Island Sports Center.

Alle-Kiski Valley notebook: Burrell hockey gets shot at nation’s best

Burrell didn’t get the PIHL championship it sought, but the Bucs are turning their attention from competing against Western Pennsylvania to playing some of the top teams in the country.