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Hampton’s Vince Matthews drives in a run against Fox Chapel during the second game of a doubleheader on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Fox Chapel Area High School.
Breaking down changes to the 2023-24 WPIAL baseball alignment
July 25, 2022
The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.

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The Burrell wrestling assistant coaches recently were selected the Pennsylvania Assistant Staff of the Year by the National Wrestling Coaches Association. In row two, from left, are Jake Gromacki and Isaac Greely. In back are head coach Josh Shields, Steve Ansani, Chris Como and Ethan Wissler.
Burrell wrestling staff honored as top assistant coaches in state
The Burrell wrestling team continued its high level of success this past season with a 19th consecutive section championship, another appearance in the WPIAL Class 2A title match, a trip to the PIAA tournament and several individual standout performances at the section, WPIAL, regional and state levels.

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North Catholic’s Anastasia Peterson battles Freedom’s Shaye Bailey for a loose ball during the WPIAL Class 3A championship game on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Petersen Events Center.
Breaking down changes to the 2022-23, 2023-24 WPIAL girls basketball alignment
The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.

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Ayden Owens-Delerme competes in the decathlon javelin throw at the World Athletics Championships on Sunday in Eugene, Ore.
Former North Allegheny decathlete Ayden Owens-Delerme finishes 4th at World Championships
Since his days running track at North Allegheny, Ayden Owens-Delerme has talked about winning world titles and Olympic medals. This weekend, the NCAA champion decathlete made his World Championships debut and proved those dreams aren’t too far off.

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WPIAL president Scott Seltzer at the 2022 PIAA basketball state championships in Hershey.
Q&A with new WPIAL executive director Scott Seltzer
July 24, 2022
Scott Seltzer had decided his time with the WPIAL was ending this summer after 13 years on the board and six as board president.

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Latrobe football coach Ron Prady
Latrobe ringing in season with new coach, different outlook
Ron Prady has not shown his players the bling.

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Bushy Run’s Gavin Good rounds third and scores on a double by Chuck Fontana during Game 1 of the District 31 semifinals July 9 at Penn-Trafford.
Strong season for Bushy Run Legion baseball ends 1 win from state tournament
When Bushy Run American Legion manager Scott Peyman talked about his team prior to the season, he did so glowingly.

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Goalkeeper Isaac Waller is among the returning players for Quaker Valley this season.
Quaker Valley boys soccer reloading after championship season
Quaker Valley’s boys soccer team has the toughest of acts to follow in 2022.

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Penn Hills celebrates winning the championship of the Pony A Division of the CitiParks RBI League.
Penn Hills Pony League baseball team caps off strong season with championship
Mason Wade felt the Penn Hills Pony A team was in the middle of what would be a good run. By the time the championship game rolled around July 18 against Squirrel Hill, Wade was confident.

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Baldwin’s Abby Rexrode won WPIAL and state gold as a freshman.
Freshman phenom leads group of versatile athletes on Baldwin gymnastics team
She is beyond being a freshman prospect.

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Retired NFL official Tom Stabile of Harrison Twp. will be inducted into the National Italian-American Sports Hall of Fame on Aug. 4.
George Guido: Harrison’s Tom Stabile to be inducted into National Italian-American Sports HOF
July 23, 2022
Congratulations to retired NFL official and Harrison Township resident Tom Stabile, who will be inducted into the Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Italian-American Sports Hall of Fame.

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The Norwin hockey team recently received their championship rings after winning their first PIHL Class A Penguins Cup during the winter season. Team members are (front, from left): Logan Fear, assistant coach Scott Thomas, assistant coach Denny Zeravica, and Will Dillner. Back row: Dom Cerilli, Owen Burmeister, Dom Costantino, Alex Thomas, Ty Shigo, Dom Barca, Joey Vecchio, Cade Zeravica.
Norwin notebook: Hockey team collects championship rings
The Norwin hockey team reassembled as PIHL champions recently and collected their spoils: championship rings.

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Kyle Martin
Norwin’s Kyle Martin leads national team to duals title in Fargo
Called the “toughest wrestling tournament in the country,” the USA Wrestling National Championships represent a true test of talent for coaches and competitors.

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Former Hampton golfer Justin Griffith competes for Towson during the 2021-22 season.
Ex-Hampton golfer’s game heats up during successful summer
Former Hampton golfer Justin Griffith is getting two more swings at his first state title.

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Chartiers Valley poses with the WPIAL championship trophy after defeating Mars in the Class 2A finals May 25 at Robert Morris.
Girls lacrosse champs headline successful school year for Chartiers Valley sports
There is change in the air on several fronts as Chartiers Valley’s athletic programs prepare for the 2022-2023 season.

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Bethel Park’s Tori Krapp (13) competes against Upper St. Clair on April 21.
Senior core made a difference for Bethel Park girls lacrosse
They were mainstays in the Bethel Park girls lacrosse program for four years.

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Bethel Park’s David Kessler celebrates his double against Selinsgrove during the PIAA Class 5A state championship game June 17 at Penn State.
Seniors leave championship legacy with Bethel Park baseball program
The seniors on the 2022 Bethel Park championship baseball team enjoyed tremendous success in their varsity careers.

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Latrobe grad Pevarnik looks to keep momentum going at Pa. Amateur
July 22, 2022
Brady Pevarnik is coming off the biggest victory of his career after winning the 122nd Western Pennsylvania Golf Association’s Amateur Championship on Tuesday at Butler Country Club. Pevarnik, a senior at Bowling Green and a 2019 Latrobe graduate, shot a 3-under-par, 217.

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Hempfield’s Ryan Reitz and his father Ray (right) speak during the WCCA 7-on-7 passing tournament Thursday.
Reitz father-son combo reunited as coordinators on Hempfield coaching staff
One is old school, committed to stopping the run and appreciative of a good hit over the middle.

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Latrobe quarterback John Wetzel throws against Penn-Trafford’s during the Larry Sellitto Memorial 7-on-7 passing tournament final Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Greater Latrobe High School.
Latrobe football team earns long-awaited 7-on-7 win on its home field
July 21, 2022
As Penn-Trafford’s final deep pass attempt sailed out of the end zone and fell incomplete, players from Latrobe jumped into each other’s arms and bounced around in a sudden swell of excitement.

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