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Armstrong quarterback poses with the Willie Thrower Award alongside George Guido of the awards committee Saturday at Knead Community Cafe in New Kensington. Olsen won the award as the top WPIAL/City League quarterback for the second year in a row.

Armstrong’s Cadin Olsen repeats as Willie Thrower Award winner

March 25, 2023

The great Willie Thrower was said to have the largest hands in football history. The former Ken High football star’s nickname was “Mitts.”

Armstrong quarterback Cadin Olsen throws against Highlands Friday, Oct. 21, 2022 at Highlands High School.

Armstrong’s Olsen, the 2022 winner, leads candidates for Thrower Award

March 23, 2023

WPIAL passing leader Cadin Olsen led Armstrong football to back-to-back quarterfinal playoff appearances.

North Allegheny junior William Gao is the top seed for Saturday evening’s Class 3A boys 100-yard backstroke at the PIAA swimming championships at Bucknell University.

WPIAL swimmers set for championship heats on 2nd day of PIAA Class 3A meet

March 18, 2023

LEWISBURG – WPIAL swimmers in Class 3A are gearing up for consolation and championships heats Saturday afternoon and evening on the final day of the PIAA state meet from Bucknell University.

Mt. Lebanon’s Tyler Smith slides into third base with a triple against Upper St. Clair during the sixth inning of WPIAL Class 6A championship game on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Wild Things Park.

2023 WPIAL Class 6A baseball preseason breakdown

March 13, 2023

It’s a realignment year in WPIAL baseball and, once again, the higher classifications have taken a hit.

Penn-Trafford’s Carmen Metcalfe and Tyler Freas defends Latrobe’s Landon Butler on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, at Latrobe Area High School.

Westmoreland County basketball notebook: Latrobe’s Butler follows brothers into college ball

March 8, 2023

Landon Butler became the fourth member of his family to commit to a college for basketball.

Central Catholic’s Dante DePante drives past New Castle’s Isaiah Boice during the WPIAL Class 6A championship game on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Petersen Events Center.

Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week for March 6, 2023

March 6, 2023

Central Catholic beating New Castle to win the WPIAL 6A boys basketball championship last week may have raised an eyebrow or two, but not to one of the Vikings.

Central Catholic goalie Jakob Dold makes a save against Canon-McMillan on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at Alpha Ice Arena in Harmar.

What to watch for in high school sports for March 6, 2023: Penguins Cup quarterfinals on tap

March 5, 2023

Five years ago, Seneca Valley defeated Peters Township in the Class 3A finals to win the 2018 PIHL Penguins Cup championship.

Central Catholic’s Dante Depante hoists the WPIAL championship trophy with his Vikings teammates afterr defeating New Castle in the Class 6A final on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Petersen Events Center.

Behind big night from Dante DePante, Central Catholic stops New Castle to win 2nd WPIAL title

March 4, 2023

Central Catholic hadn’t won a WPIAL title in 15 years, but Dante DePante made himself at home in Petersen Events Center, an arena that’s about a mile from the Vikings’ gym.