Sports

The American flag flies at half-staff at Pittsburgh Brewing Co. in East Deer in honor of Brackenridge police Chief Justin McIntire.
Brackenridge chief’s death likely to have lasting effect on police, communities
January 8, 2023
When the armed man police were seeking for more than a day ran past Brackenridge police Chief Justin McIntire’s cruiser Monday afternoon, he reacted the same way most law enforcement officers would in that situation.

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Norwin’s Lauren Palangio grabs the ball over North Allegheny’s Mia Tuman during their game on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, at Norwin High School.
Westmoreland High School Athletes of the Week: Week ending Jan. 7, 2023
January 7, 2023
Lauren Palangio

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 7, 2023
High schools

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Lincoln Park’s Brandin Cummings shoots a 3-pointer during a WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinal against North Catholic last season.
High school roundup for Jan. 7, 2023: Brandin Cummings lifts Lincoln Park to tourney title
Brandin Cummings scored 29 points to lead Lincoln Park to a 61-48 victory over De La Salle (IL) in the championship game of the Burger King Classic in Erie.

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Referee Brian Sakowski has experience as an official for WPIAL and college football. He will be on the officials crew for the 2023 Division I College Football Playoff National Championship.
Penn Township’s Brian Sakowski ready to officiate national championship game
Sixteen years ago, as Brian Sakowski remembers, he worked his first varsity football game, a WPIAL rivalry between Trinity and Canon-McMillan.

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Senior members of the Hempfield spirit squad pose with their WPIAL championship trophies and medals Saturday.
Central Valley wins 1st WPIAL spirit title; Hempfield 3-peats
With 17 seniors on the Hempfield competitive spirit squad, expectations were high for the Spartans to secure another district championship on their home court.

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North Catholic’s Tori Drevna shoots a 3-pointer against Greensburg Salem’s Giavanna Rosensteel on Thursday.
Trib HSSN girls basketball rankings for week of Jan. 8, 2023
Class 6A

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New Castle’s Da’Jaun Young (left) celebrates with Isaiah Boice after Boice was fouled against Butler on Friday.
Trib HSSN boys basketball rankings for week of Jan. 8, 2023
Class 6A

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Highlands’ Shelby Wojcik is a member of the 2022-23 girls basketball team.
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Highlands’ Shelby Wojcik, Kiski Area’s Isaiah Gonzalez
Shelby Wojcik

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Franklin Regional’s Nathan Stone (front) reverses position on Hempfield’s Eli Carr during the 139-pound final of the Westmoreland County Coaches Association wrestling tournament Saturday.
Latrobe’s Vinny Kilkeary claims 3rd WCCA title; Wildcats win team crown
Mission accomplished by Latrobe senior Vinny Kilkeary.

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Tribune-Review/Valley News Dispatch sports correspondent and columnist George Guido is retiring after 50 years in journalism.
George Guido: After 50 years, wishing a fond farewell
Well, my dear readers, it’s time to say goodbye.

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Harrison police accuse home improvement contractor of taking money up front for work that wasn’t done
Harrison police have charged a home improvement contractor with half a dozen felony counts after two residents reported that they paid him money up front for work he never completed.

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Plum’s Saphia Davis wrestles during a match against Fox Chapel on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, at Plum High School.
Plum’s girls wrestling team shows improvement in early-season matches
The Plum School District sanctioned girls wrestling in June — the 47th district to do so in Pennsylvania — and since then, the program has made significant strides. Its wrestlers, coach Dave Miller said, are making progress both in the practice room and on the competition mat.

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Plum’s Megan Marston watches her shot over Franklin Regional’s Brooke Schirmer during their game on Dec. 19 in Murrysville.
Plum basketball finding its way
Rich Mull saw ups and downs from a youthful Plum girls basketball team in his first season as head coach last year.

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Norwin’s Ashley Laukus wins the girls high jump during the WPIAL Class 3A Team Track and Field Championships May 11 at West Mifflin High School.
Norwin notebook: Ace high jumper makes college choice
Senior Ashley Laukus is one of the top high jumpers at Norwin.

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North Allegheny goalie Rylan Murphy was named a PIHL all-star for the 2022-23 season.
North Allegheny notebook: 6 NA hockey players named PIHL all-stars
The North Allegheny ice hockey team is off to a 9-3 start this season and has generated 20 points in the PIHL Class 3A standings, second only to Seneca Valley (10-2, 21 points).

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Shane Dunlap | Tribune-Review
                                Franklin Regional’s Holden Thomas dives into the pool for the boys backstroke event during last year’s WPIAL Class 3A swimming championships at Pitt’s Trees Pool.
Roster smaller but expectations remain high for Franklin Regional swimmers
Vic Santoro has coached swimming at Franklin Regional for the past 31 years.

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Plum’s Dannika Susko battles Hampton’s Meghan Murray for a loose ball Dec. 16.
Hampton girls basketball team unwraps memorable holiday trip
The Hampton girls basketball players received a Christmas present they will never forget.

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Hampton’s Peter Kramer drives to the basket past Highlands’ Jimmy Kunst during their game on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at Highlands High School.
Red-hot Hampton boys basketball surges out of the gate
The Hampton boys basketball team is hoping a season that began with a memorable win ends with a whole bunch more.

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Fox Chapel’s Kam Greil shoots a 3-pointer against Shaler last season.
Fox Chapel boys look to build consistency in season’s 2nd half
After graduating every starter from a team that won a WPIAL Class 6A title and reached the PIAA semifinals last season, Fox Chapel boys basketball coach Zach Skrinjar expected to put his roster through a bevy of learning experiences this year.

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