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Mt. Lebanon pitcher David Shields delivers during the PIAA Class 6A state championship game against Father Judge on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Penn State.
Trib HSSN’s 2023 Baseball Player and Coach of the Year for each classification
June 25, 2023
This spring, those sitting at head of the baseball class had a chance to see a lot of unexpected title runs and in one case, perfection.

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Springdale’s John Hughes hit .649 and had a 2.08 ERA during the 2023 baseball season.
Springdale’s John Hughes earns Valley News Dispatch Baseball Player of Year award
June 24, 2023
John Hughes produced some eye-popping statistics this spring.

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Burrell pitcher Katie Armstrong delivers during the sixth inning against Avonworth in their WPIAL Class 3A semifinal on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at North Allegheny.
Burrell’s Katie Armstrong repeats as Valley News Dispatch Softball Player of Year
2023 Valley News Dispatch Softball All-Stars

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Hempfield ace Riley Miller named Tribune-Review Westmoreland Softball Player of the Year
When she took the softball, popped it in her glove and stepped into the chalk-lined circle for the first time, Riley Miller knew she was also entering an elite sisterhood.

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Penn-Trafford pitcher Dylan Grabowski delivers against Shaler during their PIAA Class 5A state quarterfinal on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Gateway.
Penn-Trafford’s Dylan Grabowski tabbed Tribune-Review Westmoreland Baseball Player of the Year
When Penn-Trafford baseball coach Lou Cortazzo was asked to nominate players for the Tribune-Review Westmoreland all-star team, his answer was “all of my players.”

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Belle Vernon quarterback Braden Laux carries for a long gain along the Neumann Goretti sideline during the third quarter of the PIAA Class 3A state championship game on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Cumberland Valley High School.
Belle Vernon’s Braden Laux commits to Eastern Michigan
As he gets prepared to catch passes next year instead of throwing them, championship quarterback and defensive end Braden Laux is warming up to the idea of playing a new position in college.

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Shaler’s Bethany Rodman drives in a run against Bethel Park during their WPIAL Class 5A playoff game on Monday, May 15, 2023, at Fox Chapel High School.
Trib HSSN’s 2023 Softball Player and Coach of the Year for each classification
This spring, those sitting at head of the softball class had a clear view of so many individual and team standout performances.

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Drew Karpen is looking forward to beginning work as Plum’s new athletic director.
New Plum athletic director Drew Karpen aims to bring stability to position
Drew Karpen is in the final days of transition from his time as athletic director at Highlands to his new appointment as the athletic director and coordinator of student activities at Plum.

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Chaz Palla | Tribune-Review
                                Norwin graduate John Altieri will be part of a missionary trip to Managua, Nicaragua from Aug. 3-11.
Former Norwin wrestler headed to Nicaragua on missionary trip
John Altieri has those pre-tournament butterflies and is anxious to see what the competition looks like.

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Hurdler, distance runner form dynamic duo for North Hills track team
Their backgrounds are far different, but one common bond has brought two of North Hills’ top track athletes together since middle school. They both love to run, and they both want to win.

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Playoff berth, emergence of top scorer highlight North Hills girls lacrosse season
North Hills’ girls lacrosse team’s 2023 season was a strong step forward for the program. And it was one highlighted by noteworthy obstacles overcome, the emergence of an offensive star and solid team play on a nightly basis.

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North Allegheny’s Maddie Fickess celebrates with teammates during the PIAA Class 4A state championship game against Garnet Valley on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at Cumberland Valley.
North Allegheny added more plaques, medals to trophy case during 2022-23 school year
This was another banner year for North Allegheny athletics with teams winning WPIAL titles, PIAA championships, and even a Gatorade Player of the Year award for the school’s top girls volleyball player.

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Tribune-Review
                                Hampton running back Brock Borgo runs through drills during training camp last season.
Hampton building foundation for 2023 football season
The spring sports schedule has just wrapped up, but that doesn’t mean teams aren’t already preparing for the fall season.

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Bethel Park’s Evan Holewinski makes a catch in right field against Chartiers Valley on May 10.
Bethel Park baseball faces adversity, comes through with solid season
It didn’t end with a state championship celebration like the previous two seasons did, but Bethel Park’s baseball team was able to boast of a strong 2023.

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Latrobe’s Erick Batista celebrates his triple during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game against Hopewell on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Wild Things Park.
Westmoreland County high school notebook: WCCA adds baseball showcase
The Westmoreland County Coaches Association added a new event to its calendar.

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The Springdale Dynamos celebrate their WPIAL title game victory over Union Area on Nov. 23, 1973. The team and its companion WPIAL champion soccer team will gather for a 50th anniversary reunion Friday at the Krivan Club in Springdale.
Springdale’s 1973 football, soccer championship teams hosting reunion
Springdale High School’s dual football-soccer WPIAL champions from 1973 will gather for a reunion Friday at the Krivan Club in Springdale.

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Central Catholic’s Pete Gonzalez catches a touchdown pass in the back of the end zone, as Seneca Valley’s Brandon Page defends during their game on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, in Jackson.
Central Catholic wide receiver Peter Gonzalez commits to Penn State
June 23, 2023
Central Catholic wide receiver Peter Gonzalez, one of the state’s top college recruits, committed Friday to Penn State.

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Nolan Shilling watches his drive on No. 17 at Latrobe Country Club on Thursday, June 22, 2023, during the Westmoreland County Golf Association Junior Championship.
Shilling captures Westmoreland County Junior tournament
June 22, 2023
Nolan Shilling just got done competing in the West Penn Open on Wednesday, facing fast, slick greens for three days at Edgewood Country Club.

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The Tre Cunningham Memorial Basketball Tournament championship chain.
Schedule set for 3rd annual Tre Cunningham Memorial Basketball Tournament
The third annual Tre Cunningham Memorial Basketball Tournament will be held Thursday through Saturday at Jeannette.

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North Penn’s Sophia Orth celebrates next to Hempfield shortstop Allison Cervola after driving in the game’s only run during the PIAA Class 6A state championship game on Thursday.
Trib HSSN Softball State Rankings for June 21, 2023
June 21, 2023
The 2023 high school softball season is history with six new PIAA champions mining diamond gold.

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