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Southmoreland's Jaden Datz wrestles Huntingdon's Seth Baney in a 160-lb bout during the PIAA Southwest Regional Wrestling tournamnet at IUP's Kovalchick Center in Indiana, Pa. on Friday Feb. 24, 2017.

Southmoreland quarterback Datz makes quick transition to mats

December 19, 2017

Being a multi-sport athlete has become the norm in high school athletics. Once football season ends, many athletes play basketball or wrestle in the winter.

Hempfield's Kyle Burkholder wrestles on a top position over Greensburg Salem's Nico Williams on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017 in the 113-pound weight class bout at Greensburg Salem gymnasium. Hempfield won in the Crosstown Cup overall 42-21.

Team, individual wrestling rankings for week of Dec. 17, 2017

Here's a look at the Tribune-Review's team and individual wrestling rankings for the week of Dec. 17, 2017: Team rankings Class AAA School Rec. Pvs. 1. Kiski

Gateway's Brady Walker (left) and Canaan Cleveland accept the PIAA Class 5A runner-up trophy after a 49-14 loss to Archbishop Wood in the state championship game Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at Hersheypark Stadium.

Gateway’s Walker named state’s Class 5A Player of the Year

Gateway quarterback Brady Walker, who passed for 4,657 yards and 45 touchdowns this season, was named Tuesday at the state's Class 5A Player of the

Yough's Dustin Shoaf competes against Freeport Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, at Freeport.

Yough’s Shoaf, FR’s Lauer named to all-state teams

An under-the-radar recruiting prospect found his way onto the all-state list. Now, it will be tough to miss Yough's Dustin Shoaf. The junior running back

Quaker Valley's Ricky Guss carries for a first down past Middletown'sGage Radabaugh during the second quarter the PIAA Class 3A state championship game Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, at Hersheypark Stadium.

Quaker Valley’s Ricky Guss named Pennsylvania’s Class 3A player of the year

Quaker Valley coach Jerry Veshio and quarterback Ricky Guss, who led the Quakers to a PIAA football championship this month, were named Tuesday as the

The casket holding Officer Brian Shaw, is carried from Mount St. Peter Church prior to the funeral procession departing for the cemetery in New Kensington on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017.

Hockey event to benefit family of fallen New Kensington police officer

The Burrell and Plum hockey clubs will come together Friday at Pittsburgh Ice Arena for a hockey scrimmage to benefit the family of fallen New

Jeannette's Robert Kennedy celebrates his second touchdown during the second quarter of the PIAA Class A state championship game against Homer-Center Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, at Hersheypark Stadium.

Jeannette’s Robert Kennedy named Pennsylvania’s Class A football player of the year

Jeannette senior Robert Kennedy, who led the Jayhawks to a PIAA football title, was named Tuesday as the state's Class A co-player of the year.

Kiski Area girls snap long losing skid in section play

December 18, 2017

With just over five minutes left in the fourth quarter of Monday's Section 4-5A girls basketball game between Plum and Kiski Area, the Mustangs held

Valley's Nyjewel Carter drives to the basket past Burrell's Logan Bitar during the second quarter of their game Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, at Valley High School. Valley won, 70-61.

Valley boys overcome late lapses to defeat rival Burrell

Mark Faulx saw some of the tell-tale fourth-quarter problems that cost Valley games in previous seasons crop up again Monday night. Forced, missed shots. Turnovers.

Pittsburgh high school roundup: No. 5 Central Valley moves to 5-0

The fifth-ranked Central Valley girls basketball team continued its hot start to the season, earning a 63-43 win over rival Beaver in a Section 2-4A

Freeport's Ben Beale poses for a portrait during practice on Thursday, Dec. 14 2017.

Freeport senior Ben Beale born to play basketball

A Little Tikes toybox stuffed with old Freeport basketball jerseys and warmups sat in Ben Beale's house during his childhood, and he took full advantage

WPIAL Alum Q&A – Josh Wise

As the WPIAL Alum Q&A shifts to winter sports for the next few months, this installment highlights an athlete who excelled in the winter, fall and spring. Josh Wise, a three-sport standout at Washington High School and now a top basketball player at the University of Pittsburgh – Johnstown is this week’s feature. While Wise […]

Quaker Valley's Kenzie MacDonald plans to play college hockey at Amherst.

Quaker Valley’s MacDonald selects Amherst for hockey

Quaker Valley senior Kenzie MacDonald plans to play hockey in college but blocked that out when deciding where to continue her career. MacDonald recently committed

Norwin forward Logan Marsalko competes against Thomas Jefferson's Johnny Rimsky Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, at Center Ice Arena.

Norwin hockey relishes long-awaited turnaround

The enjoyment Bryce Hegedus gets celebrating a victory during Norwin hockey's recent run is a feeling he is not taking for granted considering what the

Sewickley Academy hockey showing improvement, turns eye to playoffs

The Sewickley Academy hockey team is off to a 7-3 start and are tied for seventh out of 21 teams in the Varsity A division

Quaker Valley hockey looks to strengthen defense

Through its first 12 games, Quaker Valley was among the top PIHL Class 2A teams in the standings. The Quakers hope to keep it that

Franklin Regional goalie Daniel Soltesz stops Kiski Area forward Cameron Huffman on Feb. 6, 2017, at Center Ice Arena.

Franklin Regional hockey a contender in PIHL Class AA

With most PIHL teams near or past the halfway point of the regular season, coaches have a good idea on the outlook of their team.

Penn-Trafford rifle team ready to make waves

While the program has been around several seasons, the Penn-Trafford rifle team sometimes still is an unknown to opposing teams. andquot;I don't think all of