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Hampton pitcher Cam Marshalwitz delivers against Fox Chapel during the second game of a doubleheader on April 20.
Disputed call haunts Hampton baseball team
May 28, 2022
Hampton baseball coach Kellen Wheeler said he “couldn’t even sleep that night” after the Talbots’ controversial WPIAL playoff loss to Penn-Trafford.

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Fox Chapel boys volleyball finds positives after reaching postseason again
Phil O’Keeffe’s 20th season as Fox Chapel boys volleyball coach wasn’t as lengthy as hoped, but the veteran coach is pleased about the season overall.

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Fox Chapel, Shady Side Academy athletes make state meet
Sophomore Mason Miles was the only member of the Fox Chapel track team to move on to the PIAA finals this year at Shippensburg University.

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Plum’s Dani Pici singles against Kiski during a game on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Kiski Area High School.
Strong finish helped Plum cap season in WPIAL playoffs
The Penn-Trafford softball team will play for a WPIAL Class 5A title against Armstrong on Thursday at Cal (Pa.).

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Deer Lakes’ Reese Hasley is a member of the 2022 softball team.
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Deer Lakes’ Carson McCoy, Reese Hasley
Carson McCoy

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 27, 2022
May 27, 2022
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The WPIAL held its 15th hall of fame induction banquet Friday at the Green Tree DoubleTree hotel. Inductees are seated, from left, Sydney Willig, Donna Richey, Ruth Ann Burke Malory Dietrich and Brianna O’Rourke. Standing from left, Ron Tyburski, Chad Salidbury, Chuck Tursky, Dion Bentley, Micah Mason, Jason Nolf, Bob Kalp, Bob Gorinski, Brian Simmons and Blair Gerlach.
Female sports pioneers headline 15th WPIAL Hall of Fame class
Getting girls scholastic sports on the map wasn’t easy at first, but Ruth Ann Burke had faith that female participation would catch on quickly.

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South Fayette’s Jake Patterson plays in the WPIAL Class 3A singles tournament April 13.
WPIAL champs still alive at state tennis tournament
All four WPIAL champions are still alive in the hunt for state titles after Friday’s action at the PIAA tennis championships in Hershey.

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Hempfield’s Liz Tapper won the PIAA Class 3A shot put title May 27, 2022, at Shippensburg.
Liz Tapper wins PIAA shot put gold to join list of Hempfield state champs
SHIPPENSBURG – On the wall in the lobby of the Hempfield field house are pictures of all the school’s PIAA champions.

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Mt. Lebanon’s AJ Stettler turns a double play against Central Catholic during their WPIAL Class 6A semifinal on May 24.
Trib 10: Power rankings shuffled with WPIAL baseball, softball championships on horizon
Three rounds are in the books with one golden game remaining in the 2022 district baseball and softball playoffs.

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Moon’s Mia Cochran runs away from the competition and defends her 1,600-meter title at the PIAA Class 3A championship Friday, May 27, 2022, at Shippensburg University.
Moon’s Mia Cochran wins 1,600 meters, wants 2 more golds at busy PIAA championship
SHIPPENSBURG — After defending her state 1,600-meter title Friday morning, Moon’s Mia Cochran revealed the top item on her afternoon agenda.

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Deer Lakes’ Carson McCoy defends his Class 2A state title in the 1,600 meters at the PIAA track championship Friday, May 27, 2022 at Shippensburg University.
Deer Lakes’ Carson McCoy defends 1,600-meter title at PIAA championships
SHIPPENSBURG — Carson McCoy maybe isn’t a front runner, yet the Deer Lakes senior usually crosses the finish line first.

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Brownsville’s Jolena Quarzo wins the girls PIAA Class 2A 1,600-meter run Friday, May 27, 2022, at Shippensburg University.
Brownsville’s Jolena Quarzo captures PIAA Class 2A gold in 1,600
SHIPPENSBURG — Jolena Quarzo prefers running in the morning.

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Mars’ Jack Dunham (9) celebrates with Wes Scurci after scoring against Quaker Valley during the WPIAL Class 2A championship game on Thursday at Robert Morris.
Mars boys lacrosse rolls to 6th straight WPIAL title with another dominant performance
May 26, 2022
Around these parts, “one for the thumb” was a popular rallying cry for a couple of decades. The Mars boys lacrosse team already took care of that last season.

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 26, 2022
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Coach Rich Falter and his trusty clipboard are carried off the floor by Highlands players moments after the Golden Rams upset Blackhawk, 58-56, for the WPIAL Class 3A title March 3, 1995 at Duquesne University.
Late Highlands coach Rich Falter remembered for his humility, impact on players
Despite an outstanding coaching career that included 316 victories in high school basketball, Rich Falter never sought the limelight.

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Shenango’s Emma Callahan swept the discus and shot put at the WPIAL Class 2A championships May 18, 2022, at Slippery Rock University.
As Emma Callahan chases shot put records, spotlight shines on Shenango’s success
From Emma Callahan’s view, she’d just set a WPIAL championship record, but the Shenango shot putter also knew it’s hard to see from the circle.

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Greensburg Central Catholic pitcher Emma Henry celebrates after the final out against Springdale in their WPIAL Class A consolation playoff on Thursday at Plum.
Greensburg Central Catholic fends off Springdale rally to earn spot in state playoffs
She cranked a shot into the left-field corner and never saw the outfielder bobble the softball.

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Norwin baseball coach Mike Liebdzinski hits grounders to his infielders during a 2017 practice.
With 233 wins, WPIAL title to his credit, Norwin baseball coach Mike Liebdzinski steps down
As sure as he looked at his watch, Mike Liebdzinski knew when he walked off the field Monday at Plum that it was time.

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The Shady Side Academy boys lacrosse team hoists the WPIAL championship trophy after defeating Mt. Lebanon in the 3A final on Wednesday at Robert Morris.
Shady Side Academy boys beat Mt. Lebanon for WPIAL lacrosse title on J.P. Henry highlight-reel goal in OT
Shady Side Academy and Mt. Lebanon came into the WPIAL 3A tournament as the top two seeds. The teams met in the regular season in a tight, one-goal match one by the Bulldogs.

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