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North Allegheny’s Will Parreaguirre takes the puck away from Bethel Park’s Jacob Lang during their Penguins Cup Class AAA semifinal Thursday, Mar. 14, 2019, at RMU Island Sports Center.

Five things to watch during the PIHL Penguins Cup finals

March 17, 2019

Chalk. It’s a term to describe a tournament that runs as expected, no surprises with the favorites all winning.

Penn-Trafford head coach Denny Little talks to his team at the end of softball practice at Penn-Trafford High School on Friday, March 15, 2019.

WPIAL Class 5A softball preseason breakdown

West Allegheny captured the WPIAL Class 5A championship a year ago, but the Indians weren’t without challengers.

Plum junior shortstop Mackenzie Lake works out Thursday, Mar. 14, 2019, at Plum High School.

Plum softball hoping to turn last season’s close losses into wins

For the Plum softball team, 2018 was a season filled with several close games in which it had an opportunity to win but came up short.

Trib HSSN PIHL Team of the Week: Ringgold

Of the eight teams in the Penguins Cup championships or the Division 2 championship, only one is a seeded lower No. 2.

WPIAL Class 5A baseball preseason breakdown

While Mars has been golden on the boys basketball court the last two years, the Fightin’ Planets are tired of seeing the silver lining on the diamond.

Pine-Richland’s Brandon Kushar uts a shot on Greater Latrobe goaltender Gage Handwork during the second period of their Penguins Cup Class AA semifinal Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2019, at RMU Island Sports Center.

PIHL playoff capsule: Pine-Richland vs. Upper St. Clair

PIHL Penguins Cup Class AA Championship

Burrell’s Tyler Stewart celebrates his first goal against Connellsville during the second period of a Penguins Cup Division 2 semifinal Monday, Mar. 11, 2019, at RMU Island Sports Center.

Burrell ready for 3rd clash with pesky Ringgold, this time in finals

From the beginning of the season, the Burrell hockey team made no secret that its goal is to win the school’s first PIHL title. Standing in the way is one final hurdle.

Plum baseball coach Carl Vollmer works with his team as catcher Brody Simmons looks on Thursday, Mar. 14, 2019, at Plum High School.

Despite losses of key players, Plum baseball aims to contend again

During his tenure as Plum’s baseball coach, Carl Vollmer has aimed to perpetuate his team’s culture.

Monessen’s Devin Whitlock (3) celebrates next to DaWayne Howell as time expires in a PIAA Class A second round state playoff game against Bishop Carroll Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2019, at Greensburg Salem High School.

No surprises for PIAA Class A semifinalists Monessen, Vincentian Academy

The last time Monessen and Vincentian Academy faced one another, a trip to the WPIAL Class A championship game was on the line.

Boys PIAA playoff preview capsule: Monessen vs. Vincentian

PIAA basketball playoffs

Norwin catcher Sara Russell takes to the field against Latobe during softball at Greater Latrobe High School in Latrobe, on Friday, April 6, 2018.

Norwin softball looks to build on breakout year

It was breakthrough season for the Norwin softball team in 2018.

Norwin’s Jayden Walker works out in the batting cages Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2019, at the Baseball Academy of Norwin.

Norwin baseball team loaded with experience

Experience should be on the Norwin baseball team’s side this season.

Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Player of the Week: Moon’s Donovan Johnson

Donovan Johnson

Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Team of the Week: Vincentian Academy Royals

The Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Team of the Week reached the title game in the WPIAL Class A playoffs and is one win away from playing for state gold in the PIAA finals — the Vincentian Academy Royals.