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Greensburg Salem's Marvel McGowan (00) and Jeannette's Seth Howard (2) battle for control of a rebound during the second quarter on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, at the Greensburg Salem Holiday Classic boys basketball tournament.
Sewickley Academy moves to No. 2 in state basketball rankings
January 15, 2018
Sewickley Academy moved up to No. 2 in the Class 2A boys basketball state rankings this week, the highest ranking for a WPIAL team. Other

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Pine-Richland's Raymond Falcone catches a pass in front of St. Joseph's Prep's Devon Dickerson during the second quarter of the PIAA Class 6A state championship game Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, at Hersheypark Stadium.
WPIAL announces alignment for fall sports, some spring sports
The WPIAL today released section and conference alignments for the next two years for fall sports and some spring sports. Here's a look at where

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Plum swimmers Devan Taylor (left) and Charlotte Jones take a break during training for the 2017-2018 season Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, at Plum.
Plum swimmers making their marks in WPIAL competition
The Plum swimming team takes to the pool for a pair of meets this week with hopes of building on positive moments in and out

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Young players set up for North Allegheny boys
What happened during less-than-ideal circumstances has North Allegheny boys basketball coach Keith Noftz feeling comfortable about the next stretch of Section 1-6A games. Playing without

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Meghan Christman warms up before bowling on Wed. Jan. 10, 2018 at Nesbit's Lanes.
Christman, Mercurio lead Plum bowling teams
Meghan Christman is the defending Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Bowling League girls singles champion. With the talent featured throughout the WPIBL this season, the Plum senior

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Chartiers Valley guard Tyler Shaw drives against Knoch's Scott Fraser Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, at Knoch.
High school basketball rankings for week of Jan. 14, 2018
rankings Basketball Boys Class 6A 1. Mt. Lebanon 11-1 1 2. Penn Hills 14-0 2 3. Pine-Richland 9-3 4 4. Butler 11-1 5 5. Woodland Hills 10-2 3 Out: none Class 5A 1. Mars 8-2 1 2.

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Kiski Area's Danny Starr takes a break in his bout against Council Rock during the second day of consolations of PIAA Team Wrestling at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pa. on Saturday Feb. 11, 2017. Kiski Area beat Council Rock 42-14.
A-K Valley high school lookahead: Week of Jan. 15, 2018
Monday Burrell girls basketball faces a significant week as the Bucs (3-8, 1-4) attempt to remain in the Section 1-4A playoff race, and it begins

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Hempfield's Braden Brose (7) runs the ball against Greensburg Salem in the first quarter of a non conference football game on Friday Aug. 25, 2017 at Hempfield.
Hempfield tight end Brose commits to Delaware
A couple of weeks ago, Braden Brose said if Delaware made him a scholarship offer, he would take it with no hesitation. He sensed an

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PIHL notebook: Top teams look to maintain winning runs
Although there is snow on the ground and temperatures in the single digits, the action on the ice continues to heat up as the playoff

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Westmoreland high school week ahead: Week of Jan. 15, 2018
Highlights of the week ahead in Westmoreland high school sports: MONDAY Girls basketball After absorbing its first section loss, Belle Vernon (8-4, 5-1) hits the

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Westmoreland high school notebook: Jeannette ‘rock stars need some bling’
Jeannette wants to ring in the new year. The Jayhawks football team, which won WPIAL and PIAA Class A titles, has started an online fundraiser

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The Daily 3: Your Guide to the WPIAL
WPIAL to reveal section alignments for next two seasons as part of 3 things to watch Monday
Coaches may take games one at a time, but the WPIAL takes years two at a time. So, at Monday afternoon's board of directors meeting,

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Shaler boys basketball thinking postseason
January 14, 2018
Shaler boys basketball coach Rob Niederberger is excited for the path ahead as the Titans enter the second half of Section 1-6A play. Shaler is

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Shaler's Jack Wiemann competes during their meet against Butler Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, at Shaler.
Shaler swimmer Harris in midst of solid senior season
Meghan Harris knew as a sophomore she wouldn't be able to stay out of the pool for long. Serving as a manager for the Shaler

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Fox Chapel seniors Shane and Seth Krhofsky celebrate a goal in second period of game against Greensburg Central Catholic Jan. 9, 2018, at Alpha Ice Complex in Harmarville. Fox Chapel won 11-1.
Herald roundup: Fox Chapel hockey earns key victory
Willie Doyle had a hat trick, and Colby Zmenkowski, Chase Villani, Reed Troutman and Sam Stites added two goals apiece as Fox Chapel cruised to

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Herald Spotlight Athlete: Munroe helping SSA boys compete in Section 3-3A
Grady Munroe, a sophomore on the Shady Side Academy boys basketball team, has helped the Indians stay atop the Section 3-3A standings. Last week, he

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High school scores and schedules: Jan. 14, 2018
High schools Basketball Boys Sunday's results Battle by the Lake (at Penn State Behrend) Lincoln Park vs. Fairview, ppd. Sewickley Academy vs. Erie, ppd. Monday's

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Gateway hockey alumni winter event helps connect past with present
The Gateway ice hockey organization has fielded teams for more than 40 years. The 1975-76 team was honored and enshrined by the Gateway Sports Hall

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Hampton hockey making PIHL playoff push
After a winter break, Hampton hockey came out re-energized in January. The team collected five of six possible points in the first three games of

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Hampton's Ali Collins (left) competes against Franklin Regional Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, at Franklin Regional.
Hard works leads to milestone for Hampton’s Collins
Ali Collins said she was andquot;shockedandquot; when she scored her 1,000th career point in a section win against Indiana in December. But given her background,

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