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Pine-Richland’s Alex Erlain works the puck past Canon-McMillan’s Adam Sciorilli next to goalie Mario Eafrati during their game on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, at Southpointe.

High school roundup for Dec. 8, 2020: Pine-Richland hockey lights up scoreboard

December 8, 2020

Dominic Desjardins had a hat trick and Alex Erlain recorded two goals and three assists as Pine-Richland rolled Canon-McMillan, 8-2, in PIHL Class AAA hockey Tuesday night.

Pine-Richland’s Miguel Jackson celebrates a sack Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, at Upper St. Clair.

Pine-Richland DE Miguel Jackson commits to Charlotte after losing scholarship at Liberty

Miguel Jackson felt a lot of emotions when he made his college football decision — for the second time.

Burrell Wrestler, Aaron Edwards, attempts to shake the hold of Shawn Szymanski while practicing on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020.

In year like no other, Burrell wrestlers look to capture 15th straight WPIAL title

Even during a pandemic, there’s not a year that goes by when the Burrell wrestling program isn’t in the mix for a WPIAL Class AA championship.

South Park’s Joey Fischer, left, wrestles against Gary Steen of Reynolds in the 113-pound Class AA final at the state tournament last season.

Class AA wrestlers to watch on WPIAL mats this season

WPIAL Class AA wrestlers to watch

Burrell’s Ian Oswalt is a returning state runner-up.

Teams to watch in WPIAL Class AA wrestling this season

Preseason top 10 WPIAL Class AA wrestling teams:

Franklin Regional’s Aly Kindelberger was named to the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association Class AAA all-state team this year.

Westmoreland high school notebook: Franklin Regional’s Kindelberger honored

Franklin Regional standout hitter Aly Kindelberger was awarded for an outstanding senior season, one that saw her help the Panthers make team history.

Derry’s Ty Cymmerman waits to take the mat at last year’s state tournament in Hershey.

Led by 3-time WPIAL champ, Derry wrestlers gunning for playoff return

As the Derry wrestling team prepares to open the season Saturday, the district and coach Mike Weinell have one common theme: Don’t look too far ahead.

Mohawk’s Nadia Lape (24) celebrates with teammates as time expires in their PIAA Class 3A second round state playoff game against Calynton Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at North Allegheny High School.

Trib HSSN 2020-21 WPIAL Class 3A girls basketball preseason breakdown

Getting to the WPIAL girls basketball finals will take more dedication and focus than ever this season.

South Allegheny’s Bryce Epps tries to drive past Beaver Falls’ Jye McKenzie (24) in a WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinal Feb. 20, 2020.

Trib HSSN 2020-21 WPIAL Class 3A boys basketball preseason breakdown

This will surely be a boys basketball season like no other.

North Allegheny coach Spencer Stefko calls in a play during a WPIAL Class 6A semifinal game against Upper St. Clair Feb. 25, 2020 at North Hills.

North Allegheny girls basketball coach Spencer Stefko returns after battling covid

North Allegheny’s Spencer Stefko, the reigning PIAA Class 6A girls basketball coach of the year, will never forget this past Thanksgiving.

Elizabeth Forward’s Tayte Donovan (14) collides with Burrell’s Jonas Sopko during their game on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, at Pittsburgh Ice Arena.

High school roundup for Dec. 7, 2020: Kiski Area blanks Blackhawk

December 7, 2020

Stephen Rayburg netted four goals and had two assists in leading Kiski Area to an 8-0 victory over Blackhawk in a PIHL Class A hockey game Monday night at Center Ice Arena.

High school scores, schedules for Dec. 7, 2020

High schools

Belle Vernon’s Devin Whitlock shoots a 3-pointer during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game against Highlands Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at Petersen Events Center.

Trib HSSN 2020-21 WPIAL Class 4A boys basketball preseason breakdown

This will surely be a boys basketball season like no other.

Southmoreland’s Gracie Spadaro (15) and Maddie Moore celebrate after defeating McKeesport Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, at Southmoreland High School.

Trib HSSN 2020-21 WPIAL Class 4A girls basketball preseason breakdown

Getting to the WPIAL girls basketball finals will take even more dedication and focus than ever this season.

North Allegheny’s Paige Morningstar sets a kill during the Tigers’ match against Pine-Richland on Oct. 22, 2020, in McCandless.

WPIAL standouts earn spots on all-state girls volleyball lists

More than three dozen from the WPIAL have earned all-state girls volleyball recognition by the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association.

Burrell’s Allison Fisher goes through drills during practice Monday, Nov 23, 2020 at Burrell High School.

School districts’ masks policies could impact WPIAL competitions

“Mask or no mask” has become a WPIAL dilemma.

Highlands midfielder Gabe Norris makes a play against the Freeport Yellowjackets in the fall. Norris committed to Robert Morris University on Sunday.

Highlands’ Gabe Norris commits to Robert Morris University

Gabe Norris’ recruitment has dragged on for the past two years, but when it came down to it, the Highlands midfielder found his collegiate home in about two weeks.

Valley’s Ben Aftanas brings the ball upcourt during practice on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, at Valley High School.

Boys basketball preview: Valley wants redemption after missing playoffs

After three straight trips to the WPIAL playoffs, the Valley boys basketball team was not as fortunate last season as it skidded to a 4-17 overall record and a 3-9 mark in Section 3-3A.