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Southmoreland’s Riley Comforti will lead the Scotties into their WPIAL Class 3A first-round playoff game against Beaver Falls.

Westmoreland basketball playoff capsules: Friday, Feb. 14, 2020

February 13, 2020

Boys

Fox Chapel’s Eli Yofan shoots a 3-pointer over Norwin’s Nick Fleming during their game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, at Fox Chapel Area High School.

A-K Valley boys basketball notebook: Highlands, Knoch, Fox Chapel plan to stay sharp during bye week

Earlier this week, Highlands, Knoch and Fox Chapel were named among the top two seeds in each of their brackets for the WPIAL basketball playoffs.

Belle Vernon Area’s Mitch Pohlot (32) drives past Uniontown’s defense Jan. 24, 2020.

Belle Vernon’s Pohlot takes part in national slam dunk competition

When Mitchell Pohlot rises to meet the rim for slam dunk, his thought process is simple.

Apollo-Ridge’s Klay Fitzroy gets set for a jumpshot during practice on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020.

Apollo-Ridge boys snap five-year playoff drought

Just last year, the Apollo-Ridge boys basketball team was on the verge of breaking a four-year playoff drought, but when it came down to the waning moments of the regular season, the Vikings barely missed.

Ligonier Valley’s Matt Marinchak practices Monday, Dec. 2, 2019.

Ligonier Valley boys seeded first for District 6 playoffs

Ligonier Valley was awarded the top seed in the District 6-3A boys basketball playoffs, according to pairings released Thursday by the District 6 committee.

Deer Lakes freshman Bryce Robson and the Lancers will play top-seeded Lincoln Park in the opening round of the WPIAL Class 3A boys basketball playoffs.

A-K Valley basketball playoff capsules: Friday, Feb. 14, 2020

Friday’s games

Burrell gymnasts, from left, Lexi Daniels, Layia Jefferies, Chloe Werner, Georgia Brothers, Raquel Ruggeri and Kelsey Arabia pose for a picture while competing Jan. 23, 2020 at Jewarts Gymnastics.

Burrell gymnastics team beaming at chance to compete at WPIAL championships

For a long time, Burrell has been represented at the WPIAL individual gymnastics championship.

Penn-Trafford’s Zach Rocco dribbles around Fox Chapel’s Eli Yofan for an opening on net Friday, Jan. 31, 2020 in WPIAL basketball at Penn-Trafford High School.

Penn-Trafford’s Zach Rocco accepted into Army

Zach Rocco has been watching his mailbox with increased anticipation just about every day since he applied to Army West Point months ago.

Mayah Charity leads Shaler track and field to indoor success

The Shaler Area indoor track and field team continues to show progress as it moves toward the postseason.

Bishop Canevin’s Dom Elliott puts up a shot during a drill Nov. 26, 2019, at Bishop Canevin High School.

Bishop Canevin boys hope to continue historic season with deep playoff run

There probably aren’t many people as invested in the Bishop Canevin boys basketball program as second-year coach Geno Palmosina. He was a ballboy for the Crusaders in his youth, then played for them as a high-schooler.

Penn Hills’ Aakeem Snell prepares for the 2019-2020 season.

Penn Hills standouts Snell, Bennett make college choices

Before National Signing Day, the Penn Hills football program already knew two players had made their college commitments.

Fox Chapel’s Domenica Delaney (10) looks to steal against Shaler’s Emily Cavacini (10) Jan. 3, 2020.

Shaler girls basketball team laments ones that got away

Emily Cavacini wishes the Shaler Area girls basketball team could have found a way into the WPIAL Class 6A playoffs.

Carlynton’s Khalil Kerr (4) competes against Seton LaSalle on Feb. 4, 2020, at Seton LaSalle.

Carlynton boys basketball program takes giant step forward

Carlynton boys basketball coach Mike Kozy knew he had something special this season.

North Hills swimmers prepare for WPIAL meet

North Hills will be sending 13 swimmers to compete at the WPIAL Class AAA championships Feb. 27-28 at Pitt’s Trees Pool.

North Allegheny’s Hannah Kirkpatrick signed a national letter of intent to play soccer at Tampa. She was joined by her parents in front, Denver and Michelle Kirkpatrick, and, in the back, her brother, Owen, and North Allegheny coach Chuck Kelley.

Sun, soccer draw NA’s Hannah Kirkpatrick to Tampa soccer program

The promise of warm weather year-round and close proximity to a beach persuaded North Allegheny senior Hannah Kirkpatrick to join the Tampa soccer team next season.