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Thomas Jefferson’ quarterback Jake Pugh rolls out to throw a touchdown pass during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game against Aliquippa on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at North Allegheny.

Thomas Jefferson quarterback-receiver combo set for one last game together

March 7, 2021

Thomas Jefferson’s Jake Pugh and Ian Hansen proved to be a near-unstoppable aerial combination last fall.

Gateway’s Ryan Greggerson defends on Franklin Regional’s Cam Rowell Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 at Gateway High School.

Gateway boys build confidence after WPIAL playoff victory

Gateway boys basketball coach Alvis Rogers appreciated the spirited atmosphere that an increased number of fans, including student sections, brought to the Gators’ WPIAL Class 5A first-round game against Albert Gallatin last Wednesday at the Furrie Sports Complex.

Shaler hockey coach Cory Sakolsky speaks to parents during preseason workouts.

Shaler hockey shifts focus to development after missing playoffs

Cory Sakolsky knew a 19-day break was going to make things difficult for the Shaler hockey team.

Lang reacts by jumping after she completed a frame sweep of strikes in a match.

Shaler bowler a quick study, earns trip to regionals

Sydney Lang enjoyed having an opportunity to ease into being a member of the Shaler varsity bowling team.

The Carlynton boys bowling team went 8-2 in 2020-21.

Carlynton bowling revels in successful season

Daniel Kuhn just completed his fourth season as Carlynton boys and girls bowling coach. Color him very pleased with how the season played out for both of his Cougars teams this season.

Penn-Trafford’s Ben Myers pressures Franklin Regional’s Luke Kimmich during their game on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, in Harrison City.

Defense carries Penn-Trafford boys to 1st playoff win in 20 years

When Doug Kelly was hired as the boys basketball coach at Penn-Trafford, one thing he and his staff focused on was team defense.

Franklin Regional’s Carter Dibert (left) works to defeat Hempfield’s Ethan Berginc at 126 pounds during the WPIAL Class AAA individual wrestling championship on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, at Canon-McMillan High School.

Franklin Regional notebook: Dibert, Solomon have state title aspirations

Franklin Regional senior Carter Dibert captured his second Class AAA WPIAL/PIAA Southwest Regional title on Feb. 27, but the Arizona State recruit wants another PIAA title.

Coach Ben Kimmich watches his shot in front of Cam Rowell during warm-ups at halftime of Franklin Regional’s WPIAL Class 5A playoff game on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at Mars Area High School.

Franklin Regional team manager Ben Kimmich is ‘life of the team’

Ben Kimmich smiles as the basketball comes to him in the Franklin Regional lay-up line.

Franklin Regional’s Sophia Reitz and Sophia Yaniga fight for a rebound with Gateway’s Dynasty Shegog Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 at Gateway High School.

Up-and-down season provides ‘learning experiences’ for Gateway girls

The Gateway girls basketball team hoped for good things from their WPIAL Class 5A preliminary-round game March 1 at Mars.

Hempfield’s Liam Randolph competes in the boys 200-yard individual medley Sunday, March 7, 2021, in the WPIAL Class AAA swimming championships at Upper St. Clair High School.

Fox Chapel freshman makes mark at WPIAL championships

Whether it was a sprint or a more measured pace, Zachary Zornan-Ferguson was able to shine in his WPIAL swimming championship debut Sunday at Upper St. Clair High School.

High school scores, summaries and schedule for March 6, 2021

March 6, 2021

High schools

Hampton’s team celebrates securing the win in the boys’ 200 yard medley relay on Saturday, March 6, 2021 during the WPIAL swimming championships at Upper St. Clair High School. Hampton also secured the WPIAL championship team title on Saturday.

Hampton boys win school’s first WPIAL team swimming title in 22 years

Everyone knew what to expect from Belle Vernon senior Ian Shahan coming into the WPIAL Class AA swimming championships Saturday. After all, he had previously won five gold medals in his high school career.

Belle Vernon’s Ian Shahan (center) dives to compete in the boys 50 yard freestyle Saturday, March 6, 2021 during the WPIAL swimming championships at Upper St. Clair High School.

Belle Vernon’s Shahan claims 2 more WPIAL individual championships

Ian Shahan found himself in seventh heaven at Saturday’s WPIAL Class AA swimming championships at Upper St. Clair High School.

Mt. Pleasant’s Dayton Pitzer works an angle on Eisenhower’s Cael Black during the 215-pound semifinals during the PIAA Class AA West Super Regional at IUP.

Mt. Pleasant’s Pitzer pins his way to Class AA West Super Regional title

Over the past three weeks, Mt. Pleasant 215-pounder Dayton Pitzer has been dominating, and that continued Saturday at the PIAA Class AA West Super Regional tournament.

Burrell’s AJ Corrado looks for an open shot against Forest Hills’ Ryan Weyandt during the semifinals of the PIAA Class AA WEst Super Regional at IUP on Saturday, March 6, 2021.

5 WPIAL wrestlers headed to Hershey with Class AA Super Regional titles

AJ Corrado did something Saturday at IUP’s Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex no other Burrell wrestler has done.

Freeport’s Alexis Schrecongost competes in the 100 breaststroke at the WPIAL swimming championships March 6, 2021.

Freeport’s Schrecongost sets school record at WPIAL championships

Alexis Schrecongost finished third in the WPIAL Class AA 100-yard breaststroke as a freshman and placed fourth last season.

Seneca Valley sophomore Ty Chappell gets winning takedown against Solanco senior Dom Flatt to win the 106-pound title 3-1 at the PIAA AAA West Super Regional on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Altoona.

WPIAL wrestlers acquit themselves well at Class AAA Super Regional

ALTOONA — Franklin Regional junior Finn Solomon and Hempfield senior heavyweight Isaiah Vance made statements Saturday at the PIAA West Super Regional at Altoona High School Field House.

Mars’ Zach Schlegel celebrates with Mihali (left) and Tasso Sfanos after scoring against Franklin Regional during their WPIAL Class 5A playoff game on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at Mars Area High School.

Mars scores 24 consecutive points in WPIAL 5A quarterfinal win over Trinity

Zac Schlegel and his Mars teammates were reluctant to see the second quarter clock reach zeroes Saturday.

Mt. Lebanon’s Ashleigh Connor shoots a free throw against Bethel Park in the WPIAL Class 6A quarterfinals Saturday, Macrh 6, 2021.

Mt. Lebanon edges Bethel Park in Class 6A battle

Senior Morgan Palmer drained a key 3-pointer in overtime then connected on a free throw with 4.5 seconds remaining to give Mt. Lebanon a thrilling 59-58 overtime win over Bethel Park in the WPIAL Class 6A quarterfinals Saturday afternoon.

Norwin’s Brianna Zajicek scores against Butler’s Makenna Maier during their WPIAL Class 6A quarterfinal on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Norwin High School.

Big 2nd half allows Norwin girls to pull away from Butler

Halftime speeches and the adjustments that accompany them have helped many a WPIAL basketball team advance in the postseason.

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