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Latrobe’s Gabe Golden works to defeat Canon-McMillan’s Tyler Soule at 145 pounds during their WPIAL Class 3A consolation match.
Latrobe wrestling comes up short of final but wins consolation match
February 5, 2022
There are things in life that can be controlled and some things that can’t be controlled.

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The Bethel Park and Upper St. Clair boys basketball teams square off Feb. 5, 2022, at Upper St. Clair.
Upper St. Clair avenges loss to rival Bethel Park in battle for 1st place in Section 2-6A
Last week, four teams were tied for first place in Section 2-6A boys basketball.

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Plum’s Ryan Hartley pulls down a rebound next to Alexander Mitolo and West Allegheny’s Anthony Ross during the Mustangs’ home WPIAL Class 5A playoff win Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021.
George Guido: WPIAL playoffs could use home-court advantage
The WPIAL is looking at using home floors for at least the initial round of the upcoming 110th basketball tournament.

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Waynesburg’s Cole Homet works to defeat Connellsville’s Chad Jesko at 145 pounds during the WPIAL Class AAA team championship match on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, at Peters Twp. High School.
Waynesburg claims 3rd consecutive WPIAL Class 3A wrestling title
Cole Homet said he knew early in the week that he was going to wrestle in the WPIAL Class 3A team tournament final.

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Bryce Kurpiel (right) practices drills with teammate Aaron Stasko on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018 during team practice at Greensburg Central Catholic High School.
Westmoreland notebook: GCC’s Stasko to be long snapper at Duquesne
Senior Aaron Stasko was a jack-of all-trades type for Greensburg Central Catholic football.

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Plum’s Elizabeth Glasspool works out on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in the pool at Plum High School.
Before heading to Providence, Plum’s Glasspool has sights set on WPIAL success
Elizabeth Glasspool hopes to make a big splash in the smallest state in the country.

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Plum seniors David Westrick, at left, and Logan Brooks will continue their football careers at Division III Muskingum and Division II Edinboro, respectively. With them is Plum coach Matt Morgan.
Plum football standouts look forward to playing at next level
After four years of contributions to the Plum football team on offense, defense and special teams, Logan Brooks is taking his talents north to Erie.

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Norwin junior swimmers Anna Little and Nathan Kostrobala
Pool renovations can’t slow Norwin swim teams
The pool is undergoing a remodel at Norwin, but that doesn’t mean swimming talent has dried up.

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Norwin’s Brianna Zajicek guards North Allegheny’s Jasmine Timmerson during their game on Jan. 27.
Norwin notebook: Girls basketball team makes statement with win over North Allegheny
It was a head-turning win if there ever was one.

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North Allegheny’s Casey Walker (top) wrestles Plum’s Rylen Campbell in the Allegheny County tournament final.
North Allegheny notebook: Tigers wrestlers fall in WPIAL quarterfinals
The North Allegheny wrestling team suffered its first loss last week.

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Franklin Regional’s Aiden Bunker competes in the boys 200 individual medley during the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association swimming championships Jan. 29.
Franklin Regional swim teams top competitive field to win county titles
The Franklin Regional swimming teams flexed their muscles Jan. 29 and returned to Murrysville after the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association meet with team titles and numerous winners in tow.

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Franklin Regional’s Chase Williams carries the puck past West Allegheny’s Braden Medved during their game on Dec. 1, 2020.
Franklin Regional notebook: Playoffs around corner for hockey team
The Franklin Regional hockey team was gearing up for its final four games of the season as the Panthers build toward another PIHL Class 2A playoff run.

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With full lineups, Hampton bowling teams enjoy season
Hampton bowling coach Bob Wallace doesn’t stress over wins and losses with his fifth-year program.

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Butler’s Devin Carney drives to the basket past Pine-Richland’s Luke Shanahan during their game on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, in Pine..
Butler finds ‘desperation mode,’ boosts playoffs hopes by defeating Pine-Richland
One team in Butler’s brutal section may be left home when the playoffs start, which has the Golden Tornado convinced it can’t lose another game.

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 4, 2022
February 4, 2022
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Laurel Highlands’ Rodney Gallagher celebrates a game-winning shot against Thomas Jefferson last season. He scored 18 points against Albert Gallatin on Friday night.
High school roundup for Feb. 4, 2022: No. 1 Laurel Highlands stays unbeaten
Brandon Davis scored 25 points to help Laurel Highlands to a 78-49 victory over Albert Gallatin in Section 1-5A boys basketball on a snowy Friday night where only a handful of games were played across the WPIAL.

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Fox Chapel and Penn-Trafford tip off in Harrison City on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022.
Fox Chapel boys see big lead slip away before holding off Penn-Trafford
Getting defensive stops against Fox Chapel is a task much easier said than done.

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Upper St. Clair’s Porter Rauch celebrates next a basket during a state playoff game against Erie last season.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 5, 2022: First place up for grabs in boys basketball showdowns
Sole possession of first place with one week remaining in section play is at stake in not one, but two WPIAL boys basketball makeup games Saturday.

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Plum athletic director Josh Shoop was hired at Plum on Sept. 4, 2018.
Plum seeking new athletic director after Josh Shoop resigns
The Plum School District is moving forward with plans to hire a new athletic director.

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Burrell’s Cole Clark pins Montour’s Henry Orlandini at 189 pounds during their WPIAL Class 2A team quarterfinal match on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, at Burrell High School.
Breaking down the WPIAL wrestling semifinals
WPIAL wrestling championships

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