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New Castle’s Mike Wells carries the runner-up trophy from the court after the PIAA Class 5A state championship game against Imhotep Charter on Friday, March 25, 2022, at Giant Center in Hershey.
Nationally ranked Imhotep Charter dashes New Castle’s hopes for state championship
March 25, 2022
HERSHEY — New Castle wanted to hold for the final shot of the first half, yet Imhotep Charter grabbed a rebound, hit a buzzer-beating 3 and ran to the locker room up 11.

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Freeport’s Brady Stivenson is called out at second as Armstrong’s Dustin Coleman apples the tag during the season opener Friday, March 25, 2022, at Freeport Community Park
Armstrong pitcher opens season with gem in cold, wet win over Freeport
Nothing like a pitching gem to start the season.

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Chartiers Valley’s Perri Page hugs Natalia Palumbo as they leave the court after the PIAA Class 5A state championship game against Cardinal O’Hara on Friday, March 25, 2022, at Giant Center in Hershey.
Cardinal O’Hara shuts down Chartiers Valley in state title game again
HERSHEY – For the second consecutive year, Chartiers Valley lost to Cardinal O’Hara in the PIAA girls basketball Class 5A championship game, dropping a 42-19 decision Friday evening at Giant Center.

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Norwin’s Alex Thomas and Mario Cavallaro (left) will play West Chester East in the Pennsylvania Cup championship Saturday.
Westmoreland PIHL playoff preview capsule: Pennsylvania Cup championship game
Saturday’s game

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Sara Felder moves the ball upfiled past Southern Columbia’s Jadyn Jankowski during the PIAA Class A championship game on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at Hersheypark Stadium.
Greensburg Central Catholic’s Felder will play for Youngstown State
In less than a month’s time, Sara Felder was recruited by a school, visited its campus and made a commitment.

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Mt. Lebanon’s Ashleigh Connor (15) and Brooke Collins celebrate a 3-pointer during their WPIAL Class 6A semifinal against Bethel Park on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, at UMPC Events Center in Moon.
2022 PIAA Class 6A girls basketball championship breakdown: Mt. Lebanon vs. Plymouth Whitemarsh
PIAA Class 6A girls basketball final

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OLSH’s Bryson Kirschner (4) and Dawson Summers celebrate after defeating Constitution in the PIAA Class 2A championship game Friday, March 25, 2022, at Giant Center in Hershey.
OLSH wins historic PIAA title, ties state record with 68 straight wins
HERSHEY — “Historic” is now the perfect word to describe Our Lady of the Sacred Heart’s dominance.

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Neshannock’s Mairan Haggerty (34) celebrates with Megan Pallerino and Addilae Watts after defeating Southern Columbia in the PIAA Class 2A state championship game Friday, March 25, 2022, at Giant Center in Hershey.
Neshannock girls capture 1st PIAA Class 2A championship
HERSHEY — Neshannock returned to Giant Center 12 months after losing in the state final and redeemed itself on Friday afternoon, defeating Southern Columbia, 62-56, to claim its first PIAA Class 2A girls championship.

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New Castle’s Mike Wells dunks during the fourth quarter of a WPIAL Class 5A semifinal against Gateway on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, at UMPC Events Center in Moon.
2022 PIAA Class 5A boys basketball championship breakdown: New Castle vs. Imhotep Charter
PIAA Class 5A boys basketball final

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OLSH’s Jake DiMichele scores against Avonworth’s Peyton Faulkner during their game on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, in Moon.
2022 PIAA Class 2A boys basketball championship breakdown: OLSH vs. Constitution
PIAA Class 2A boys basketball final

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Neshannock’s Neleh Nogay (center) celebrates with Addilae Watts (left) and Aaralyn Nogay after defeating OLSH in the WPIAL Class 2A championship game on Friday, March. 4, 2022, at Petersen Events Center.
2022 PIAA Class 2A girls basketball championship breakdown: Neshannock vs. Southern Columbia
March 24, 2022
PIAA Class 2A girls basketball final

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Mt Pleasant celebrates beating Mid Valley in the PIAA Class 3A softball championship on Friday, June 18, 2021, at Beard Field in University Park .
What to watch for in high school sports for March 25, 2022:
As the WPIAL winter sports season concludes with the PIAA basketball championships in Hershey this weekend, the curtain rises Friday on the start of play in spring sports.

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Norwin’s Jake Kendro scrimmages Yough on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at Norwin High School.
Westmoreland baseball opening day primer: Teams, players, games to watch
Friday is opening day for high school baseball in the WPIAL.

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The Bethel Park softball team celebrates Sandra Soltes’ grand slam during the first inning of the WPIAL Class 6A championship game against Canon-McMillan on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at California University.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for March 25, 2022: Baseball, softball season begins
As the WPIAL winter sports season concludes with the basketball state championships in Hershey this weekend, the curtain rises on the start of play in spring sports Friday.

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Quaker Valley’s Adou Thiero stands with Jack Gardinier after receiving their runner-up medals following the PIAA Class 4A state championship game against Neumann-Goretti on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Giant Center in Hershey.
Quaker Valley falls to Philadelphia power Neumann-Goretti in state finals
HERSHEY — Adou Thiero blocked three first-quarter shots, Quaker Valley scored 11 consecutive points and the Quakers held a slim lead over an eight-time state champion.

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High school scores, schedules for March 24, 2022
High schools

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West Greene starting pitcher Kiley Meek throws against Union during the WPIAL Class A championship on Wednesday June 2, 2021, at Cal (Pa.)’s Lilley Field.
2022 WPIAL Class A softball preseason breakdown
Last spring was a celebration as district athletes returned to the diamonds after the 2020 season was canceled because of the covid-19 shutdowns.

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Yough pitcher Emma Augustine delivers a pitch in a scrimmage against Latrobe March 22.
Youthful Yough softball team expecting big season
A coach with a roster filled with sophomore and freshmen should be full of uncertainty.

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Union pitcher Jack Vitale (left) celebrates with catcher Nick Vitale after throwing a no-hitter to defeat Riverview, 3-0, in the WPIAL Class A championship game Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Wild Things Park.
2022 WPIAL Class A baseball preseason breakdown
Last spring was a celebration as district athletes returned to the diamonds after the 2020 season was canceled because of the covid-19 shutdowns.

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Tori Johnson will play center field again this season for Valley.
Valley softball team wants to build on playoff berth
Without a senior on the roster, Valley softball managed to break into the playoffs last year for the first time since 2012.

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