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Penn-Trafford wrestlers prep for section tournament
February 19, 2018
When Penn-Trafford wrestling coach Rich Ginther, his assistants and his seven wrestlers walk into Kiski Area's gymnasium Saturday to compete in the WPIAL Section 1-AAA

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Latrobe's Brady Sherback struggles underneath Norwin's Kurtis Phipps during the 106 weight class final Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 in the Westmoreland County Coaches Association's 2018 wrestling tournament. Phipps won the final bout against Sherback coming in first place in the 106 class.
Norwin wrestlers aiming for success at section tournament
This is when the months of work, sweat and dedication pay off. Norwin's wrestlers will enter the individual portion of the season Feb. 24 at

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This Week on the TribLive High School Sports Network – 02/19/2018
The Path to the Pete continues while both district and state playoffs make for a busy winter sports postseason week here on the TribLive High School Sports Network. We continue our exclusive coverage of the WPIAL Boys and Girls Basketball Playoffs with First Round and Quarterfinals ball along with boys and girls high school basketball […]

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Belle Vernon players celebrate with the championship trophy after defeating Yough in the WPIAL Class 4A softball final Thursday, June 1 2017, at California University.
WPIAL seeks new championship sites for softball, cross country
The WPIAL is searching for new venues to host its softball and cross country championships. California University of Pennsylvania has renovations planned for its softball

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No holiday for Class 3A boys basketball teams in Monday’s 3 games to watch
February 18, 2018
The WPIAL basketball playoffs almost take the day off Monday as students and teachers celebrate Presidents Day. But there is a four-game schedule from the

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Fox Chapel senior Luke Hoover tries to bring down Hampton QB Ross Andersson during home game on Oct. 6, 2017.
Family and football helped propel Hampton’s Ross Andersson to Johns Hopkins
Ross Andersson might not be a professional-caliber football player. But he's going to be a great professional-caliber something one day, and if he's good enough

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Members of the Hampton competitive spirit squad competed at the national competition Feb. 9-11, 2018, in Orlando, Fla.
Hampton spirit team has strong showing at nationals
After a difficult finish in last year's National High School Cheerleading Championship, Hampton spirit coach Amanda DeMello and her squad had something to prove. The

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Adrian Beckford, Shady Side Academy swimming
Herald spotlight athlete: Adrian Beckford, Shady Side Academy
Adrian Beckford, a junior on the Shady Side Academy swim team, had a big night against Hampton last week as he was part of the

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Fox Chapel varsity hockey player Colby Zmenkowski scores a second-period goal against Greensburg Salem goalie Luke Parise during a game Feb. 5, 2018, at the Alpha Ice Rink in Harmarville.
Herald roundup: Fox Chapel hockey set for regular-season finale
The Fox Chapel hockey team will wrap up the regular season at 6:45 p.m. Thursday against Beaver at Beaer Ice Arena. The Foxes (10-7) entered

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Pine-Richland freshman Cole Spencer smiles after defeating Montour's Nico Marsico during the 152-pound final at the Allegheny County wrestling championships Saturday, Jan. 20, 2017, at Fox Chapel High School.
Pine-Richland wrestlers shift focus to individual postseason success
On Saturday, the WPIAL Class AAA individual postseason will begin for the Pine-Richland wrestling team as it heads to Fox Chapel to for the Section

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Gateway wrestler Evan Whiteside (left) competesduring the Eastern Area wrestling tournament Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at Gateway.
Gateway wrestlers prepare for section tournament
The Gateway wrestling team has put aside all of the invitationals and dual matches and is focusing on its postseason journey that begins Saturday with

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Pine-Richland girls prep for playoff test against Norwin
In large part because of its ability to scratch out two tough section wins in its final three Section 1-6A contests, the Pine-Richland girls basketball

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Gateway diver Mears ready for WPIALs
If the Gateway diving team is going to get on the podium at the WPIAL Class 3A team championships Saturday, it will come down to

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Apollo-Ridge's (32) Megan Ost fights for a rebound against Leechburg's (21) Mikayla Lovelace during the second half of the basketball game at Apollo-Ridge High School on Monday, Dec. 29, 2014.
Alle-Kiski Valley lookahead: Feb. 19-24, 2018
Monday • Deer Lakes hosts Kiski Area in a PIHL Class A game with major postseason implications. Kiski Area (9-10) entered the week holding on

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Latrobe's Mackenzie Markle battles for the tipoff during girls' basketball against Norwin's Lucy Race on Thursday Jan. 25, 2018 at Greater Latrobe High School.
Westmoreland high school sports lookahead for week of Feb. 19-24
MONDAY Hockey Class AA South/East divison leader Latrobe (13-5) is looking for a strong stretch run as the PIHL season winds toward the playoffs. The

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Greensburg Salem's Marvel McGowan (00) attempts to put up a shot over Jeannette's Tre' Cunningham (3) and Seth Howard during the second quarter on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, at the Greensburg Salem Holiday Classic boys basketball tournament.
Westmoreland basketball playoff preview capsules for Tuesday’s games
Boys Class 5A First round No. 12 Greensburg Salem (12-10) vs. No. 5 Trinity (18-4) 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Peters Township Winner plays: No. 13

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Ligonier Valley’s Robby Patrick (right) wrestles Susquehanna Township’s Edmond Ruth in the PIAA Class AA 152-pound championship at Giant Center in Hershey on Saturday March 11, 2017. Patrick lost by a 3-1 decision.
Ligonier Valley wrestler Robby Patrick among top seeds for PIAA Southwest Regional
Ligonier Valley senior Robby Patrick received a No. 1 seed at 170 pounds for the PIAA Class AA Southwest Regional on Friday and Saturday at

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Latrobe divers who have qualified for the 2018 WPIAL championships include, from left, Lauren Bisignani, Jordyn Miller, Taylor Miller and Lily Barta.
Quartet of Latrobe divers set for WPIAL competition
Two Latrobe divers who are sisters expect to be among top contenders for the WPIAL Class AAA title Saturday at North Allegheny. Senior Taylor Miller

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Thomas Jefferson forward William O'Brien competes against Norwin Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, at Center Ice Arena.
PIHL notebook: Top seed in Class AAA to be decided
The PIHL regular season is drawing to a close, and most teams have at least one game remaining. Several matchups carry significant playoff implications. The

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All-time WPIAL girls basketball championship games No. 10: 2012 Vincentian Academy team edges North Catholic
The TribLive High School Sports Network will be counting down the Top 10 boys and girls WPIAL basketball championship games leading up to the 2018

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