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Waynesburg’s Eli Makel takes Connellsville’s Dennis Nichelson to his back for nearfall points Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 at the PIAA Class 3A Team Wrestling Championship at the Giant Center in Hershey.

PIAA Team Wrestling Championship: Resilient Waynesburg bounces back to take 3rd

February 12, 2022

HERSHEY – For what the Waynesburg wrestling team has gone through this season — an unexpected coaching change and having two quality wrestlers sidelined — finishing third in the PIAA Class 3A Team Wrestling Championship was quite an accomplishment.

The 2021-22 Aquinas Academy girls basketball team.

Aquinas Academy girls eye next step after defending section title

The Aquinas Academy girls basketball team is hitting stride at just the right time.

Vinnie Cugini reached the 2,000-point mark in his 55th game.

Led by high-scoring Vinnie Cugini, Aquinas Academy having historic season

Aquinas Academy’s boys basketball team has emerged on the WPIAL radar this season.

Neighborhood Academy, Shady Side Academy team up in volleyball

After a successful co-operative experience in football this past fall, Shady Side Academy and The Neighborhood Academy will now pursue a partnership in girls volleyball.

Matt D’Amico (right) was on hand Feb. 8 when Eli Yofan (2) broke the 2014 graduate’s Fox Chapel career scoring record with coach Zach Skrinjar holding the historic basketball.

Fox Chapel’s Zach Skrinjar, Eli Yofan hits major milestones

Early February turned into a time for milestones with the Fox Chapel boys basketball team.

Plum senior Jake George gets set to sprint during a workout Feb. 9, 2022, at Plum High School.

Plum athletes off to strong start during indoor track season

Plum cross country and track and field coach Stephanie Kennedy is optimistic as she looks ahead to the outdoor track season.

Norwin’s Riley Zimerman celebrates with Brendan Ash after Ash’s goal against Penn-Trafford on Sept. 24, 2020.

Soccer rivalry between Norwin, Penn-Trafford takes hit in realignment

A longtime soccer rivalry was sideswiped by the new enrollment numbers for the PIAA’s next two-year cycle.

The 100-yard backstroke is one of the events Norwin’s Joey Testa qualified for the WPIAL meet in.

Norwin notebook: Swimmer gets in on ground floor at Southern Indiana

Norwin senior Joey Testa moved from Katy, Texas, where she was a standout for Katy Aquatics in the AAA Junior Olympics. She still holds records there.

Franklin Regional’s Caden Smith reach out to stiff-arm Kiski Area’s Lebryn Smith on Sept. 3, 2021.

Franklin Regional standout Caden Smith seeking college football fit

Franklin Regional standout senior Caden Smith, a terrific three-sport athlete, wants to play football in college.

Franklin Regional’s Zachary Zeto (24) and Ben Yurko are senior members for the Panthers this season.

Franklin Regional motivated to make Penguins Cup run

When the Franklin Regional hockey team plays a game, the Panthers do so with a chip on their shoulder.

Moon captured the 2022 WPIAL gymnastics championship on Feb. 11, 2022, at Moon.

Moon gymnasts capture 7th WPIAL title

The Moon gymnastics team retook its place atop the WPIAL podium Friday night, capturing a seventh district title by edging Baldwin.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 11, 2022

High schools

Central Valley’s Carolyn Grimm (first), Hopewell’s Ashlynn Ealy (second) and Hempfield’s Kayce Tomasic (third) celebrate with their medals in the Diamond Division at the WPIAL gymnastics championships last year.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 12, 2022: Gold up for grabs in gymnastics, wrestling

District championships will be captured in gymnastics while state titles are up for grabs in team wrestling on a golden Saturday.

Bethel Park’s Riley Miller works against Upper St. Clair’s Samantha Prunzik during their Section 2-6A game Jan. 7.

WPIAL girls basketball playoff clinching scenarios as of Feb. 11, 2022

The 2022 WPIAL girls basketball playoff field is nearly set.

Penn Hills’ Jaden Dugger dunks against Gateway earlier this season.

High school roundup for Feb. 11, 2022: Despite loss to Penn Hills, Woodland Hills sneaks into playoffs

Jaden Dugger and Daemar Kelly each scored 14 points, leading Penn Hills to a 64-44 victory over Woodland Hills in Section 3-5A boys basketball Friday night.

Knoch (right) players wait for the coin toss before their game against Freeport on Sept. 3, 2021, at Knoch. The Knights could play without any home games this fall if their field gets turf installed.

George Guido: Knights could be road warriors next season

Knoch could be the next Alle-Kiski Valley school to get artificial turf for its athletic stadium.

Mt. Lebanon’s Joey Peters shoots a free throw against Upper St. Clair on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022.

Mt. Lebanon stops Upper St. Clair to grab share of section crown

February 11, 2022

This time of year, coaches talk about how defense wins championships.

Rodney Gallagher and Laurel Highlands are the likely top seed in Class 5A.

WPIAL boys basketball playoff field set

The 2022 WPIAL boys basketball playoff field is set as 86 teams have punched their ticket for the Path to the Pete.

Norwin boys basketball players celebrate earning a playoff berth after defeating Penn-Trafford on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022.

Norwin boys hold off Penn-Trafford, earn playoff spot for 1st time in 6 years

Norwin didn’t make a field goal in the fourth quarter, but that might have had something to do with the effort the Knights were putting in on the defensive end against visiting Penn-Trafford.

Waynesburg’s Mac Church secures a takedown against Mifflin County in the PIAA Class 3A quarterfinals Friday, Feb. 11, 2022 at the Giant Center in Hershey.

PIAA Class 3A Team Wrestling Championships: Defending champ Waynesburg falls in semifinals

Semifinals

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