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The Hempfield softball captains hold the trophy after beating Latrobe in the WPIAL Class 6A title game Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at Seton Hill. Hempfield won 2-1 in 10 innings.
Westmoreland PIAA softball playoff capsules: Games of June 4, 2018
June 3, 2018
Class 6A First round Hempfield (20-3) vs. Warwick (17-6) 5 p.m. Monday, Latrobe Winner plays: Mifflin County (17-5) or Baldwin (12-5) Coaches: Bob Kalp, Hempfield;

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Southmoreland pitcher Jess Matheny pitches the ball against South Park during the WPIAL Class 3A softball championship Thursday, May 31, 2018, at Seton Hill University. Southmoreland won 12-1.
Southmoreland freshman pitcher puts off knee procedure for postseason success
Before she was whisked off to join her teammates Thursday for a postgame championship celebration — high-fives, fist-bumps and photos; lots of photos — Southmoreland

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Leechburg's Kristen Knapp reacts after their loss to Union during a game Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Hampton.
A-K Valley baseball, softball teams coping with abrupt end to playoffs
June 2, 2018
Freeport's end-of-season softball meeting Thursday coincided with the WPIAL Class 4A softball championship game at Seton Hill. And when the Yellowjackets learned of the result

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High school notebook: Hempfield pitcher Uschock finally gets some of spotlight
Tears gently welled in senior pitcher Maddie Uschock's eyes as she tried to slow down the world and put her team's latest win, put everything,

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WPIAL Hall of Fame induction can’t-miss for Tanisha Wright
Tanisha Wright boarded a morning flight to Pittsburgh hours after scoring 15 points for the Minnesota Lynx, choosing to skip her WNBA team's upcoming West

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Mars boys lacrosse advances to PIAA semifinals
The Mars boys lacrosse team is state semifinal-bound for a second straight season. The Fightin' Planets defeated Palmyra, 13-6, in the PIAA Class AA quarterfinals

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High school scores and schedules: June 2, 2018
High schools Baseball PIAA playoffs Class 6A First round Monday's schedule Bensalem vs. Parkland at Methacton, 4 p.m.; Williamsport vs. Downingtown East at Central Columbia,

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North Allegheny's AJ Schmidt competes against Butler during a PIAA 3A quarterfinal game Saturday, June, 2, 2018 at North Catholic.
North Allegheny volleyball advances to PIAA semifinals
Wins over Butler have led to championships this season for North Allegheny's boys volleyball team. The Tigers beat the Golden Tornado twice in section play

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Derry boys volleyball eliminated from PIAA tourney
An off day resulted in an early offseason for the Derry boys volleyball team. The Trojans struggled to find a rhythm Saturday afternoon and dropped

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Class 5A softball notes: Young players gain championship experience for Thomas Jefferson
Notebook items from the WPIAL Class 5A championship game at scenic Seton Hill University: • West Allegheny has advanced to the three consecutive WPIAL title

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Brentwood’s Vickless, Stewart honored as top athletes
Evan Vickless and Brittany Stewart landed top honors at the 62nd annual Brentwood High Athletic Boosters all-sports banquet held May 29 at Brentwood High School.

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Norwin’s Kolesar places seventh at PIAA meet
Norwin junior Jessica Kolesar had a busy weekend at the PIAA Class AAA track and field championships at Shippensburg on May 25 and 26. She

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Biondi’s Gymnastics sends 50 members to states
When Alison Biondi opened her gym in Irwin six years ago after buying it from her former employer, Jutec Kasamon, she only had a handful

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Baldwin juniors, from left, Brendan O'Malley (long jump) and Bailey O'Malley (shot put) were medalists at the PIAA Class AAA track and field championships held at Shippensburg University.
Baldwin’s O’Malley brothers shine at PIAA track meet
Bailey O'Malley capped his junior track and field season at Baldwin with a career-best showing at the PIAA finals at Shippensburg. O'Malley registered a toss

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The senior baseball players at Brentwood in 2018 were, from left, Kevin Brown, Brendan Donnelly, Stephanos Mavroides, Easton Klein and Austin Veatch.
Seniors help Brentwood baseball to another successful campaign
Brentwood's baseball team has advanced to the WPIAL quarterfinals in each of the last three years. During that time, the Spartans have won 33 of

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Participants of the 2/10ths High School Football Showcase held May 26, 2018, at Baldwin Stadium.
Football showcase highlights Baldwin athletes
It was a showcase offseason football event at Baldwin Stadium. The 2/10ths High School Football Showcase took place May 26 on a hot, steamy day

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Baldwin's Emelia Zandier was awarded the 2018 Karpa Award.
Baldwin’s Zandier honored to be Karpa Award winner
What do Baldwin graduates Katie Knezevich (2017), Mackenzie Voelker (2016), Mara Meyer (2015), Alicia Mastroianni (2014), Juliana Fortunato (2013), Laura Hall (2012) and Phillip Wright

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Pine-Richland lineman Michael Katic adds Pitt offer
June 1, 2018
Pine-Richland lineman Michael Katic's recruitment has built steadily over the past six months. The soon-to-be senior, who announced his first FCS offer in December, added

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Penn State offer caps busy month for Mars’ Michael Carmody
May was a fruitful month for Mars' Michael Carmody. The nationally ranked football recruit added nine FBS scholarships in 31 days. The most recent was

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Herald spotlight athlete: Shady Side Academy’s Melissa Riggins
Melissa Riggins, a freshman at Shady Side Academy, brought home three medals from the WPIAL track and field championships two weeks ago. She won the

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