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Norwin freshman Landon Sidun takes down Cranberry’s Dalton Wenner during a 114-pound match Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at the Powerade Tournament.
4 WPIAL wrestlers reach semifinals at Powerade Wrestling Tournament loaded with talent
December 29, 2023
Connellsville wresting coach Bill Swink has been coming to the Powerade Wresting Tournament since his dad brought him when he was in elementary school and the event was held at Hamer Hall at Cal (Pa.).

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North Allegheny quarterback Logan Kushner celebrates his touchdown against St. Joseph’s Prep during the PIAA Class 6A state championship game on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at Cumberland Valley.
North Allegheny trio, 4 from Central Catholic picked to Class 6A all-state team; Art Walker named coach of year
Coach Art Walker and a group of decorated upperclassmen led North Allegheny to a second straight WPIAL Class 6A championship and a PIAA runner-up finish this fall.

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Peters Township quarterback Nolan Dilucia eludes Moon’s Tavis Lindsay on a long carry during their game on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at Peters.
3 quarterbacks among 10 WPIAL players selected to 2023 Class 5A all-state team
Nolan DiLucia’s first season as a starting quarterback was quite productive … and rewarding. The sophomore signal caller helped Peters Township win the WPIAL Class 5A title and finish as PIAA runner-up.

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Aliquippa’s Qa’lil Goode intercepts a pass intended for Dallas’ Zach Paczewski during the PIAA Class 4A state championship game Dec. 7 at Cumberland Valley.
Counting down the top stories in WPIAL sports in 2023: Aliquippa finally achieves perfection
The 2023 year in WPIAL sports saw a lot of excitement across three seasons.

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Aliquippa’s Tikey Hayes celebrates with the state championship trophy after defeating Dallas in the PIAA Class 4A state final on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, at Cumberland Valley.
PIAA champion Aliquippa well-represented on Class 4A all-state list, including player, coach of the year
Aliquippa completed its first undefeated season with a 60-14 victory over Dallas in the PIAA Class 4A championship game earlier this month.

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 28, 2023
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Penn Hills coach Chris Giles calls out orders from the sideline during a game against Gateway last season.
High school roundup for Dec. 28, 2023: Coaches earn milestone wins in holiday tournament action
December 28, 2023
Robert Thomas scored 28 points as Penn Hills defeated Greensburg Central Catholic, 58-55, at the Coach Paul Sapotichne Holiday Classic at Greensburg Salem to give coach Chris Giles his 100th career victory.

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Derry freshman Brady Brown puts Beth-Center senior Jake Layhue on his back during the 189-pound final at the Southmoreland Holiday Classic on Thursday.
Derry freshmen shine at Southmoreland Holiday Wrestling Classic
Two Derry freshmen turned in quite a performance at the 2023 Southmoreland Holiday Wrestling Classic on Thursday.

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Greensburg Central Catholic girls basketball players leave the court at halftime of Thursday night’s game against Upper St. Clair in the Hoopfest at Cal (Pa.).
GCC girls beat another Class 6A team, defeating Upper St. Clair
The basketball went to the near corner. Sophomore point guard Erica Gribble drew a crowd of defenders and alertly fired a pass across the baseline to the far corner.

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Highlands’ Kate Myers, shown during a game last season, eclipsed 1,000 career points Thursday.
Highlands’ Kate Myers hits 1,000 career points in victory over Mars
It was a monumental day for Kate Myers on her home floor as she entered the day just 14 points shy of a career milestone.

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North Catholic’s Alayna Rocco, Ava Walker, Dacia Lewandowski and Anna Waskiewicz celebrate as time expires in the WPIAL Class 3A championship game against Blackhawk on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Petersen Events Center.
Counting down the top stories in WPIAL sports in 2023: North Catholic girls add to trophy case
The 2023 year in WPIAL sports saw a lot of excitement across three seasons.

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Mason Gent is one of five returning starters this season for Springdale.
Springdale boys riding high at 7-1, but Dynamos more concerned with strong finish
With two wins this weekend at the Aquinas Academy holiday tournament, the Springdale boys basketball team can equal its win total from last season at nine before ringing in the new year.

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Braden Riley (right) is averaging 5.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game this season.
Role players making a difference in Greensburg Central Catholic’s hot start
If Greensburg Central Catholic is going to live up to its expectations and make another run in the WPIAL and PIAA Class 2A boys basketball playoffs, the steady contributions of role players could be what makes the difference.

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Franklin Regional’s Fin Hutchison celebrates a 3-pointer against Butler on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, in Murrysville.
Westmoreland County boys basketball notebook: Shootout at Seton Hill expands
The annual Shootout at Seton Hill basketball showcase has expanded. It will include more days, more games and more teams.

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Belle Vernon head coach Matt Humbert celebrates with Quinton Martin during the PIAA Class 3A state championship game on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at Cumberland Valley.
Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin, Matt Humbert earn state’s Class 3A player, coach of the year honors
Belle Vernon’s deja vu football season continued Thursday as the Leopards, who successfully defended their WPIAL and PIAA Class 3A titles, were again heavily recognized for postseason awards by the Pa. Football Writers.

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Westinghouse head coach Donta Green shakes hands with Southern Columbia coaches after the PIAA Class 2A state championship game on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at Cumberland Valley High School.
Donta Green again named state’s Class 2A coach of the year after guiding Westinghouse back to PIAA final
Donta Green has helped turn Westinghouse football into a dominant force in Pittsburgh’s City League and beyond.

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Fort Cherry quarterback Matt Sieg carries past Steelton-Highspire’s James Evans III during the PIAA Class A state championship game on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, at Cumberland Valley.
Fort Cherry pair among 4 WPIAL players picked to Class A all-state football team
Matt Sieg accounted for more than 4,000 yards of offense this season in leading the Fort Cherry football to its first WPIAL championship and a runner-up finish in the PIAA Class A playoffs.

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 27, 2023
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Lincoln Park’s Brandin Cummings finishes a dunk against North Catholic on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, at PPG Paints Arena.
Lincoln Park steps into spotlight, tops North Catholic at Pittsburgh Holiday Hoops Classic
December 27, 2023
In the finale of a festive day at the Pittsburgh Holiday Hoops Classic inside PPG Paints Arena, the Lincoln Park Leopards dominated the North Catholic Trojans en route to a 72-58 win.

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High school roundup for Dec. 27, 2023: Lincoln Park wins 1st girls basketball game at PPG Paints Arena
Maddie Syka had 22 points to lead four Lincoln Park players in double figures in a 69-45 win over West Allegheny at the Pittsburgh Holiday Hoops Classic at PPG Paints Arena on Wednesday.

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