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Gateway's Derrick Davis catches a pass during the second quarter of the PIAA Class 5A state championship game against Archbishop Wood Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at Hersheypark Stadium.
FINAL: Gateway falls to Archbishop Wood in PIAA Class 5A title game
December 8, 2017
Gateway faces Archbishop Wood in the PIAA Class 5A football championship game at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey. Here is the latest:

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Gateway quarterback Brady Walker warms up before taking on Archbishop Wood in the PIAA Class 5A football championship game Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at Hersheypark Stadium.
Listen live: Gateway vs. Archbishop Wood in PIAA Class 5A title game
Follow the PIAA Class 5A football championship between Gateway and Archbishoop Wood on the TribLIVE High School Sports Network.

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Southern Columbia claims 8th PIAA championship
Southern Columbia captured its state-record eighth PIAA football championship Friday afternoon with a 48-0 victory over Wilmington in the Class 2A final at Hersheypark Stadium.

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Quaker Valley's Jordan Taylor (8) looks for some running room against Sharon during their PIAA Class 3A semifinal playoff game Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, at North Hills.
Quaker Valley ready to finish ‘beautiful trip’ against Middletown in PIAA Class 3A title game
Through a season filled with firsts and big game after big game, Quaker Valley has risen to the moment each time on the field. For

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Pine-Richland's Kenny White eludes Manheim Township's Brett Benjamin during the second quarter of their PIAA Class 6A state semifinal Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Mansion Park in Altoona.
At long last, Pine-Richland gets PIAA finals rematch with St. Joseph’s Prep
After each win this season, Pine-Richland's players gathered in a circle around coach Eric Kasperowicz and then broke the huddle by shouting the name of

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Jeannette Flies to PIAA 1-A State Title With Win Over Homer-Center
Early in the second quarter of Thursday’s PIAA Class A football championship, Jeannette found itself trailing Homer-Center. It didn’t take long for senior Robert Kennedy to change that with an electrifying run that instantly swung momentum. He raced 56 yards for a touchdown, stunning the Homer-Center defense with his explosive speed, and Jeannette never looked […]

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Cathedral Prep's Billy Lucas dives into the end zone to score during the third quarter of the PIAA Class 4A state championship game against Imhotep Charter Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, at Hersheypark Stadium.
Cathedral Prep tops Imhotep Charter to claim PIAA Class 4A title
December 7, 2017
Cathedral Prep captured its second straight PIAA football championship with a 38-28 victory over Imhotep Charter in the Class 4A title game at Hersheypark Stadium

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Penn-Trafford’s Job Chishko reacts after losing 6-4 to Seneca Valley’s Louis Newell in their 106-pound championship bout at the WPIAL Class AAA individual wrestling championship at Penn Hills High School on Saturday March 05, 2016, in Penn Hills.
WPIAL Class AAA loaded with returning PIAA qualifiers
Returning PIAA Class AAA qualifiers 106: Kurtis Phipps, So., Norwin (36-5) andbull; WPIAL champ finished seventh at PIAA tournament. 106: Darren Miller, Jr., Kiski Area

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WPIAL Class AAA preseason wrestling rankings
WPIAL Class AAA wrestling rankings 1. Kiski Area (24-1) 2. Canon-McMillan (13-4) 3. Waynesburg (12-4) 4. Greensburg Salem (12-4) 5. Connellsville (11-7) 6. Hempfield (13-4)

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North Allegheny's Josh Luchini controls the ball in front of Peters Twp.'s Mattew Stuck during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, at Highmark Stadium.
North Allegheny’s Luchini earns All-American honor
North Allegheny senior Josh Luchini was named to the High School Boys Soccer All-America team by the United Soccer Coaches All-America Committee. The Lehigh commit

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Freeport’s Ben Beale attempts to score past Valley’s Nijal Rogers (23) and Justice Ray (10) during the second period of the basketball game at Valley High School on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017.
A-K Valley basketball’s starting 5 season primer
Boys 5 players to watch Ben Beale, Sr., 6-2, G/F, Freeport — Beale hit one of the biggest shots of last season, a buzzer-beating 3-pointer

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Apollo-Ridge junior Liz Penrose drives to the basket as Maddy Moore defends during basketball practice on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at the high school.
Alle-Kiski Valley high school notebook: Apollo-Ridge girls teams to ‘play up’ next season
The WPIAL realignment brought on last season by the PIAA's increase in classifications in many sports forced Apollo-Ridge to take what athletic director Ray Bartha

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Jeannette's Anthony Johnson kisses the PIAA Class A championship trophy next to Jalen Jones after defeating Homer-Center, 42-12, in the state final Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, at Hersheypark Stadium.
Jeannette sticks to motto, never quits in run to PIAA championship
HERSHEY — Midway through the third quarter of Thursday's PIAA Class A football championship game, Jeannette coach Roy Hall felt pretty happy. There was a

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Hempfield senior Luke Kemerer won a WPIAL Class AAA championship last season.
Hempfield’s Kemerer wants 1 thing: PIAA wrestling gold
Luke Kemerer is a two-time PIAA placewinner in wrestling. He placed third in 2016 and fifth in '17. But the Hempfield senior and Pitt commit

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Hempfield coach Bill Swan talks with players Friday, Nov. 24, 2017 during boys' varsity basketball practice at Hempfield Area High School.
Westmoreland County teams set to tip off at area tournaments
High school basketball season opens Friday. Here is a look at the notable tournaments and games involving Westmoreland County teams. The Hempfield boys showcase tournament,

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Jeannette's Anthony Johnson kisses the PIAA Class A championship trophy next to Jalen Jones after defeating Homer-Center, 42-12, in the state final Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, at Hersheypark Stadium.
Photo gallery: Jeannette wins PIAA Class A football championship
The Jeannette Jayhawks defeated Homer-Center, 42-12, on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, to capture the PIAA Class A football championship at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey. It

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Head coach Brad Wetzel talks to his team before the beginning of boys' basketball practice Monday, Nov. 27, 2017 at Greater Latrobe High School.
Westmoreland County basketball’s starting 5 season primer
WPIAL basketball season opens Friday. Here are some things to look for this season in Westmoreland County hoops. Boys 5 Teams to watch Franklin Regional:

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Trib 10: WPIAL girls basketball power rankings
WPIAL Girls basketball Preseason power rankings 1. North Allegheny 2. Chartiers Valley 3. CW North Catholic 4. Mars 5. Bishop Canevin 6. Chartiers-Houston 7. Blackhawk

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Trib 10: WPIAL boys basketball power rankings
WPIAL Boys basketball Preaseason power rankings 1. Pine-Richland 2. Mars 3. Butler 4. Quaker Valley 5. McKeesport 6. Gateway 7. Sewickley Academy 8. Lincoln Park

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Aliquippa's MJ Devonshire Jr. rushes downfield during their game against Quaker Valley in Leetsdale on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017.
With enrollment figures set, WPIAL committees face task of slotting teams for next 2 years
Next season's classifications are set for WPIAL football teams, so now it's on to the conferences. The PIAA finalized its classifications for the 2018-19 and

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