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Hampton left-hander Ryan Apaliski went 4-3 with a 2.78 ERA and 67 strikeouts in 45 innings last season.

Ace lefty Ryan Apaliski leads young pitching staff for Hampton baseball

March 18, 2023

The Hampton baseball team is hoping one ace and a bunch of wild cards can turn into a winning hand.

Fox Chapel players celebrate a goal during a PIHL Class A Penguins Cup semifinal against Norwin at the Robert Morris University Island Sports Complex on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

Revenge sweet for Fox Chapel hockey team in Penguins Cup playoffs

Fox Chapel’s hockey team knew the setting was the same, but the Foxes found the magic to produce a different result March 15 at RMU Island Sports Complex.

Fox Chapel baseball hopes offseason adjustments lead to section success

Dom Cassol enjoyed that the Fox Chapel baseball team took a different approach to training for the 2023 season. With an inexperienced group of pitchers returning, the Foxes wanted to make sure that they were able to help everyone grow together.

Union’s Mark Stanley scores against Eden Christian during the sixth inning of the WPIAL Class A championship game on June 1, 2022, at Wild Things Park.

2023 WPIAL Class A baseball preseason breakdown

It’s a realignment year in WPIAL baseball and once again, the higher classifications have taken a hit.

Union starting pitcher Mia Pruehs throws against West Greene in the WPIAL Class A softball championship Wednesday June 1, 2002, at Cal (Pa.).

2023 WPIAL Class A softball preseason breakdown

Union edged West Greene, 3-2, to capture its first WPIAL Class A softball title last season.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 17, 2023

High schools

New Castle’s Jonathan Anderson (12) scores during a PIAA playoff game against Erie on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at New Castle High School.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 18, 2023: New Castle, Reading to meet for 1st time in state playoffs

March 17, 2023

Two state boys basketball powers will collide for the first time in the PIAA postseason Saturday afternoon when New Castle takes on District 3 champion Reading.

Lincoln Park’s Meleek Thomas (5) celebrates with Dontay Green after Green scored against Laurel Highlands during their PIAA Class 4A state quarterfinal on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Norwin.

‘Other three’ key as Lincoln Park holds off Laurel Highlands in PIAA quarterfinals

Lincoln Park’s Dontay Green left the locker room without a shoe on his right foot, the troublesome one that needed screws and plates to fix a lisfranc fracture several months ago.

High school roundup for March 17, 2023: Bakari Wallace hits buzzer-beater to lift Uniontown past North Catholic

Bakari Wallace drained a 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift Uniontown to a 55-54 victory over North Catholic in the PIAA Class 4A boys basketball quarterfinals Friday night.

Imani Christian slams Farrell, setting up anticipated rematch with Union

Imani Christian boys basketball coach Omar Foster valued seeing his program take the next step. The Saints fought through early foul trouble and poor shooting Friday night, but they ultimately overwhelmed District 10 champion Farrell, 80-50, in the PIAA Class A quarterfinals.

Franklin Regional’s Holden Thomas (backstroke), Aiden Bunker (breast), Ben Holm (butterfly) and Jason Tosh (freestyle) won the 200 medley relay at the PIAA Class 3A swimming championships Friday, March 17, 2023.

Franklin Regional relay sets school record, wins state title

The Franklin Regional boys 200-yard medley relay team had some unfinished business as it arrived at Bucknell for the first day of the PIAA Class 3A swimming championships.

Norwin starters Lauren Palangio (left), Kendall Berger, Bailey Snowberger (3) and Ava Kobus (right) celebrate beating North Allegheny in a PIAA Class 6A girls quarterfinal Friday.

Norwin girls roll past North Allegheny, into PIAA semifinals

When North Allegheny junior Caroline Henderson banked in a half-court shot to end the third quarter, Norwin coach Brian Brozeski told his team not to worry.

Franklin Regional boys relay team makes jump from 3rd at WPIALs to state gold

The Franklin Regional boys 200-yard medley relay team had some unfinished business as it arrived at Bucknell University for the first day of the PIAA Class 3A swimming championships.

PIAA meet brings ups, downs for Fox Chapel standout Sophia Shao

Sophie Shao and the 100-yard butterfly go hand in hand.

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Avery Davis scores past Shenango’s Amara DeFrank and Kylee Rubin during the PIAA Class 2A quarterfinals Friday.

Greensburg Central Catholic beats WPIAL champ in PIAA quarterfinals

The question was raised in pregame warmups: Could Greensburg Central Catholic compete with WPIAL champion Shenango?

Deer Lakes’ Michael Butler celebrates with Aiden Fletcher (left) after defeating Steel Valley in their WPIAL Class 3A semifinal Feb. 27 at Bethel Park.

Deer Lakes boys looking to make school history in PIAA quarterfinals vs. Neshannock

Colin Kadlick remembers well when his mom babysat Aiden Fletcher — yes, that Aiden Fletcher, the son of the Deer Lakes boys basketball coach, the kid currently playing hoops for his dad, Albie Fletcher.

North Allegheny’s Christina Shi won her third gold medal at the PIAA Class 3A diving championships March 17, 2023, at Bucknell.

North Allegheny’s Christina Shi captures 3rd straight PIAA diving title

LEWISBURG — The WPIAL populated the medals podium Friday afternoon at the PIAA Class 3A girls diving championships as all four entries from the district earned medals.