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Jeannette Flies to PIAA 1-A State Title With Win Over Homer-Center

December 8, 2017

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 […]

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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:

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

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

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

Jeannette coach Roy Hall gets doused with the water cooler on the sideline near the conclusion of the PIAA Class A state championship game against Homer-Center on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, at Hersheypark Stadium.

Jeannette cruises past Homer-Center to claim 2nd PIAA football championship

HERSHEY — 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

WPIAL girls basketball preseason rankings

WPIAL girls basketball preseason rankings Class 6A 1. North Allegheny (28-2) 2. Penn Hills (23-4) 3. Bethel Park (19-8) 4. Peters Township (14-9) 5. Mt.

Fox Chapel's Ben Kelly works out during a recent practice, Friday Nov 24, 2017.

WPIAL boys basketball preseason rankings

WPIAL boys basketball preseason rankings Class 6A 1. Pine-Richland (28-2) 2. Butler (19-10) 3. Fox Chapel (19-4) 4. Mt. Lebanon (14-9) 5. Woodland Hills (16-10)

Gateway's Derrick Davis stiff-arms Penn-Trafford's Cameron Suman during the third quarter of the WPIAL Class 5A championship game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, at Heinz Field.

Gateway maintains normalcy in advance of PIAA Class 5A title game

Experience won't be on the side of Gateway in the PIAA Class 5A championship at Hersheypark Stadium on Friday. The Gators (14-1) will be competing

FINAL: Jeannette tops Homer-Center, 42-12, to win 2nd PIAA title

Jeannette faces Homer-Center in the PIAA Class A football championship game at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey. Click here to listen live. Here is the latest:

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