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Penn-Trafford’s Lauren Marton fouls Shaler’s Mackenzie Barr during WPIAL Class 5A first round action Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, at Penn-Trafford High School.

Westmoreland PIAA basketball playoff capsule: Games for March 15, 2023

March 14, 2023

PIAA basketball playoffs

Deer Lakes’ Bryce Robson drives between Seneca’s Evan Shouey and Cameron Hochschild during their PIAA Class 3A first round state playoff game on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Deer Lakes.

A-K Valley PIAA basketball playoff capsules: Games for March 15, 2023

PIAA basketball playoffs

Butler’s Drew Griffith crosses the finish line to win the WPIAL Class 3A boys cross country championship race on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, at Cal.

Butler’s Drew Griffith leads 2023 PTFCA all-state honors as indoor track athlete of the year

Butler junior Drew Griffith, one of the state’s top distance runners, was named the boys indoor track athlete of the year by the Pennsylvania Track and Field Coaches Association.

South Fayette pitcher Tyler Pitzer delivers against Franklin Regional during their WPIAL Class 5A first round playoff game on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Burkett Park.

2023 WPIAL Class 5A baseball preseason breakdown

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

Armstrong’s Emma Smerick (left) celebrates with Jenna Clontz after scoring during the WPIAL Class 5A championship game against Penn-Trafford on Friday, June 3, 2022, at California University.

2023 WPIAL Class 5A softball preseason breakdown

Armstrong has reached the WPIAL and PIAA softball title games two straight seasons, and could again challenge for both championships.

Peters Twp.’s Hudson Phillips checks North Allegheny’s Lorenzo Colaizzi into the boards during their PIHL Class 3A semifinal on Monday, March 13, 2023, at RMU.

Peters Township, Upper St. Clair earn trips to PIHL Class 3A Penguins Cup finals

Last season, Peters Township won the PIHL Class 3A Penguins Cup. The top-seeded Indians will have a chance to defend that title after a 4-0 win over No. 4 North Allegheny on Monday night at Robert Morris’ Island Sports Center.

The Butler football team is 11-16 in three District 10 seasons under coach Eric Christy.

Butler rejoining WPIAL football in 2024, ends dispute with PIAA

March 13, 2023

The Butler football team will rejoin the WPIAL in 2024, ending a legal dispute between the school district and PIAA over the team’s desire to stay in District 10.

High school sports scores, schedules for March 13, 2023

High schools

North Allegheny’s Caroline Henderson celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer during the WPIAL Class 3A championship game against Upper St. Clair on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Petersen Events Center.

What to watch for in high school sports for March 14, 2023: PIAA basketball second round tips off

The second round on the Road to Hershey tips off Tuesday.

Jeannette’s Noah Sanders (2) drives down the lane between Northgate’s Stephen Goetz (10), Josh Williams (5) and Landon Lockett (1) during a WPIAL Class 2A playoff game Feb. 21, 2023.

Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week for March 13, 2023

Northgate senior Stephen Goetz stayed home from school Monday with a little stomach virus.

Knoch’s Nina Shaw crosses over on Highlands’ Katelyn Myers Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, at Knoch High School.

Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for March 13, 2023

Standing at 5-foot-4, senior Knoch girls basketball player Nina Shaw may be easy to overlook off the basketball court.

Nick Keefer celebrates a win with his players in 2016 while an assistant coach for Hempfield.

Hempfield hires Nick Keefer as football coach

From the time he was a pint-sized ball boy in baggy orange sweats helping his dad, Tim Keefer, a former coach at Oliver, Nick Keefer knew he wanted to be a football coach.

Latrobe’s Peyton Myers leads the team with 37 points.

Westmoreland PIHL playoff capsules: Games for March 14, 2023

PIHL playoffs

Norwin’s Alex Thomas celebrates with Mario Cavallaro (l) after Cavallaro’s goal against McDowell in the first period during the Class A Championship on Monday, March 21, 2022 at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex.

Norwin hockey thriving under pressure as Penguins Cup semifinals await

With a flair for the dramatic of late, and an unwavering focus on raising the Penguins Cup again, Norwin is ready for another semifinal matchup with Fox Chapel.