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Washington Falls to Wilmington in PIAA 2-A Semifinals Shootout
December 2, 2017
Too many turnovers proved too costly for Washington on Friday night. Wilmington turned four turnovers into touchdowns and emerged with a 49-42 victory over the Little Prexies in a PIAA Class 2A semifinal at Slippery Rock University’s Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. The Greyhounds took advantage of two fumbles and two interceptions, then picked off a third pass […]

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Jeannette Shuts Down Farrell in PIAA 1-A Semifinals Win
It took Jeannette almost a half to get its offense started Friday, but once it did, Farrell didn’t have a prayer. Jeannette’s defense forced four turnovers, including two second-half interceptions, and Robert Kennedy scored two touchdowns as Jeannette punched its ticket to the PIAA Class A championship game with an impressive 17-6 victory at Seneca […]

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Carlynton girls go into season with small, inexperienced roster
The story of the 2017-18 Carlynton girls basketball team nearly was a blank page. Between heavy graduation losses and girls participating in club sports, Cougars

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Bishop Canevin's Bri Allen charges in for a layup during practice Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, at Bishop Canevin High School.
Bishop Canevin girls set sights on 3rd straight WPIAL title
There's a new coach at the helm, and there will be some new players making bigger contributions, but the goal remains the same for the

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Penn Hills wrestlers Perkins, Butler look to take next step
As WPIAL qualifiers two years in a row, junior Justin Perkins and senior DeShawn Butler are looking to take the next step by becoming state

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Despite losing Division I talent to graduation, Penn Hills girls keep high expectations
Even after losing Division I players Jade Ely and Desiree Oliver to graduation in back-to-back years, the Penn Hills girls basketball team still has expectations

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Gateway quarterback Brady Walker (18) avoids the rush by Manheim Central’s Garret Fittery (43) during second half action of a PIAA Class 5A semifinal football game at Mansion Park in Altoona, Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Freshman kicker Jenkins boots game-winner as Gateway tops Manheim Central in PIAA Class 5A semifinals
ALTOONA — At 5-foot-2 and 105 pounds, Gateway kicker Jayson Jenkins may be small in stature, but his confidence is huge. andquot;Routineandquot; was the word

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Quaker Valley's Isaiah McNair (1) is congratulated by Joe Peduzzi (6) after scoring Quaker Valley's first touchdown during their PIAA Class 3A semifinal playoff game Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, at North Hills.
Quaker Valley tops Sharon to reach 1st PIAA Class 3A championship game
December 1, 2017
Quaker Valley won its WPIAL title in a battle of wills. Its PIAA semifinal was showcase of skills. Quarterback Ricky Guss accounted for all six

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Turnovers costly as Washington falls to Wilmington in PIAA Class 2A semifinals
Too many turnovers proved too costly for Washington on Friday night. Wilmington turned four turnovers into touchdowns and emerged with a 49-42 victory over the

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Highlights: Jeannette defeats Farrell in PIAA semifinals
The Jeannette football team defeated Farrell in the PIAA Class A semifinals Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, at Seneca Valley. The Jayhawks will play Homer-Center in

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North Hills girls basketball wants to finish
The North Hills girls basketball team got off to a strong start last season, but couldn't keep up once section play started. After winning five

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Baldwin graduates, from left, Belma Nurkic, David Adley and Brittney Edwards were inducted into the 2017 Class of the Baldwin Sports Hall of Fame.
Alums relish induction into Baldwin Athletics Hall of Fame
Brittney Edwards was a three-time WPIAL champion in high school. And she was one of three individuals voted into the Baldwin High School Athletics Hall

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Baldwin senior kicker Jake Monroe
Baldwin’s Monroe shines as three-sport athlete
Jake Monroe was a kicking specialist on the Baldwin football team this fall. He enjoyed a successful season on the gridiron, but that was no

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Thomas Jefferson senior golfer Adam Rossi
Thomas Jefferson golfer Rossi finishes strong
Adam Rossi ended his impressive golf career at Thomas Jefferson as a WPIAL finalist. Rossi, a senior and four-year varsity golfer, placed 20th at the

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North Allegheny girls set to begin WPIAL title defense
Piper Morningstar will have to find the right level of physicality. The senior guard for the North Allegheny girls basketball team wants to hound her

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Brentwood's Morgan Dryburgh (34) scorss on a jump shot over Greensburg Central Catholic's Brittany Stawovy (11) and Haley Moore (14) during the second quarter on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at Gateway High School. Greensburg Central Catholic leads 35-19 at halftime.
Brentwood girls ready to defend host tournament title
Preseason drills are winding down. It soon will be time for the annual Brentwood High Athletic Boosters' tip-off basketball tournament. This year's tourney will take

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Thomas Jefferson boys basketball turns to offense
Thomas Jefferson's boys basketball team advanced to the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs last season. But the Jaguars lost to Gateway in the first round and

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Baldwin senior basketball player Abbey Larkin signed with Mercyhurst during the 2017 early-signing period.
Senior trio set to lead Baldwin girls basketball
The Baldwin girls basketball team is looking to bounce back this season. The Highlanders barely missed qualifying for the WPIAL Class 6A playoffs last year,

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Jeannette's Justin Cramer holds a Hershey's chocolate bar as he celebrates with teammates after after defeating Farrell in their PIAA Class A state semifinal Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, at Seneca Valley High School.
Jeannette shuts down Farrell to advance to PIAA Class A title game
It took Jeannette almost a half to get its offense started Friday, but once it did, Farrell didn't have a prayer. Jeannette's defense forced four

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Riverview girls basketball coach Keith Stitt speaks to the team before practice on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017 at the high school.
Riverview girls to rely on several sophomores, freshmen to contribute
It wasn't quite like the earthquake that hit Delaware on Thursday. But the Riverview girls basketball program received a seismic shock when standout forward Ariel

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