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Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin celebrates after defeating Avonworth in the WPIAL Class 3A championship game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Acrisure Stadium.
Electrifying Quinton Martin sparks Belle Vernon to WPIAL Class 3A title win over Avonworth
November 25, 2022
Attendance at Acrisure Stadium for the WPIAL Class 3A football championship: Quinton Martin … and everyone else.

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Steel Valley’s Greg Smith celebrates a sack during the WPIAL Class 2A championship game against Beaver Falls on Friday at Acrisure Stadium.
WPIAL Class 2A final by the numbers: Steel Valley 34, Beaver Falls 14
Steel Valley 34, Beaver Falls 14

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The Steel Valley football team hoists the WPIAL championship trophy after defeating Beaver Falls in theClass 2A final on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Acrisure Stadium.
Instant offense from Cruce Brookins leads Steel Valley past Beaver Falls in WPIAL Class 2A title game
Steel Valley football coach Ray Braszo got the proverbial monkey off his back Friday at Acrisure Stadium.

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Norwin girls basketball coach planning to manage team so it peaks at right time
Looking to allow recovery time between the fall season and WPIAL winter season, Norwin’s girls basketball team eased into practice instead of going all out like in previous years.

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Riverview coach Jill Catanzaro (right) guides a half-court scrimmage at practice on Nov. 23, 2022.
Despite small roster, Riverview girls in position to stay in section hunt
The Riverview girls basketball team would like to extend its legacy of making the WPIAL playoffs 12 of the past 13 seasons.

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Norwin head coach Lance Maha talks with Adam Bilinsky during their Section 3-6A game against Hempfield on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, at Hempfield Area High School.
Norwin boys basketball team prepared to take next step in Maha’s 2nd season as coach
A sleek, refurbished gym floor greeted the basketball teams at Norwin this year.

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Riverview coach Phil McGivney (dark shirt) confers with his team before practice on Nov. 23, 2022.
Riverview boys look to build on solid foundation
While Phil McGivney’s first year at Riverview didn’t produce a playoff berth for the Raiders boys basketball team, the belief is that the future is bright.

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Union’s Mike Gunn returns an interception for a touchdown against Bishop Canevin during the WPIAL Class A championship game Friday at Acrisure Stadium.
WPIAL Class A final by the numbers: Union 26, Bishop Canevin 0
Union Area 26, Bishop Canevin 0

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Union head coach Kim Niedbala celebrates with his team after receiving the WPIAL championship trophy foloowing the WPIAL Class A final against Bishop Canevin on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Acrisure Stadium.
No. 10 Union shocks No. 1 Bishop Canevin to win 2nd WPIAL football championship
Union was the definition of an underdog.

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Letter: Law enforcement should monitor horse riders
I love horses. I don’t always love the people who ride horses, especially when they are out in large numbers, wearing their scarlet-red “Riding to Hounds” costumes on the roads of Sewickley Heights/Hills and Bell Acres.

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Aliquippa’s DJ Walker scores on a 92-yard reception against Central Valley on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at Freedom Area High School.
2022 WPIAL 4A football championship breakdown: Aliquippa vs. Central Valley
WPIAL Class 4A football championship

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Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin scores against East Allegheny on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022 in the WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinals.
2022 WPIAL 3A football championship breakdown: Belle Vernon vs. Avonworth
November 24, 2022
WPIAL Class 3A football championship

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Central Valley coach Mark Lyons celebrates with his team while receiving the WPIAL championship trophy after defeating North Catholic in Class 3A final on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Heinz Field.
How to watch Friday’s 2022 WPIAL Class football championships on Trib HSSN
Championship Friday has arrived at Acrisure Stadium, and the TribLIVE High School Sports Network has you covered.

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Steel Valley quarterback Cruce Brookins celebrates with lineman Greg Smith after defeating Sto-Rox on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in McKees Rocks.
2022 WPIAL 2A football championship breakdown: Steel Valley vs. Beaver Falls
WPIAL Class 2A football championship

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Union quarterback Braylon Thomas throws a pass during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022.
2022 WPIAL A football championship breakdown: Bishop Canevin vs. Union
WPIAL Class A football championship

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Belle Vernon’s Adam LaCarte picks off a pass intended for Freeports’ Jacksen Reiser during 3A WPIAL semifinal action Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 at Gateway High School.
Belle Vernon secondary prepares to deal with tall Avonworth receivers in WPIAL title game
WPIAL Class 3A football championship

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Mt. Pleasant’s Brayden Caletri handles the ball as Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin defends last season.
Mt. Pleasant boys need to overcome big loss of top scorer
If the Mt. Pleasant boys basketball team wants to improve on its dismal 2021-22 season, it must do so without leading scorer Dante Giallonardo.

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Monessen’s Avanti Stitch shoots over Riverview’s Callie Harden in a WPIAL Class A playoff game last season.
Small roster doesn’t shrink expectations for Monessen girls
Monessen girls basketball coach Janine Vertacnik has kept a close eye on how hard she is working with everyone. The Greyhounds don’t have a roster with a lot of room for a lot of flexibility.

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Monessen’s Lorenzo Gardner shoots over Jeannette’s KeSean Crosby in a WPIAL Class 2A playoff game last season.
Returning starters, influx of talent make Monessen boys contenders in Class A
Becoming a better basketball player wasn’t going to be accomplished by doing the same old things. Jaisen Blackman, a senior at Monessen, decided he was going to find an outlet to help improve.

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Riverview’s Lucas Heakins dives into the end zone to score on a 36-yard run at Three Rivers Stadium on Nov. 22, 1997 as the Raiders won the WPIAL Class A title, 19-14, over Fort Cherry.
Through the Years: Riverview celebrates 25th anniversary of WPIAL title
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.

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