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Central Catholic’s Debaba Tshiebwe (30) hauls in an offensive rebound during the first half of Central Catholic’s 67-53 loss to New Castle on Friday.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 7, 2023: Class 6A boys basketball playoff picture to shake out
February 7, 2023
New Castle is 7-1 and in first place in WPIAL boys basketball Section 1-6A with one week left. Its opponent on Tuesday, Pine-Richland, is 1-7 and in the section basement.

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The New Castle bench and fans react to a Central Catholic turnover during the second half of New Castle’s 67-53 victory Friday.
Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week for Feb. 6, 2023
February 6, 2023
When New Castle star senior Isaiah Boice went down with a fracture in his foot in early January, there were some who thought the top-ranked WPIAL Class 6A boys basketball team was in big trouble.

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Neighborhood Academy’s John Wilkins defends on Aquinas Academy’s Vinnie Cugini on Jan. 31.
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Player of the Week for Feb. 6, 2023
Vinnie Cugini stands 6-foot-2, but he is now a giant in WPIAL basketball lore.

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Norwin’s Kathryn Botti fights for a rebound with Hempfield’s Sarah Podkul on Thursday.
WPIAL clinched: Girls basketball playoff qualifiers through Feb. 6, 2023
The 2023 WPIAL girls basketball regular season is winding down and the playoff field is nearly set.

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Greensburg Central Catholic girls basketball players huddle up before facing Clairton on Monday.
Greensburg CC girls rout Clairton but Bears sophomore Iyanna Wade scores 1,000th point
Greensburg Central Catholic rolled out a Spalding TF-1000 Legacy basketball for Monday night’s game against visiting Clairton.

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Apollo-Ridge’s Paige Crawford scores past Burrell’s Casey Brancato on Monday.
High school roundup for Feb. 6, 2023: Freedom’s Shaye Bailey breaks school record to reach 1,000 points
Coming into Monday night’s game, Freedom’s Shaye Bailey needed 45 points to reach 1,000 for her career.

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Hempfield’s Lucas Kapusta puts a cradle on Allderdice’s Kaileb Wilkinson in the 160-pound bout Monday.
Hempfield wrestlers make quick work of Allderdice to earn trip to Hershey
It’s official: The Hempfield wrestling team will be headed to Hershey on Thursday to compete in the PIAA Class 3A tournament.

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Franklin Regional senior Mauriana Dorsch
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Franklin Regional’s Mauriana Dorsch
Franklin Regional’s girls soccer team went 11-6-2 overall, 7-4-1 in section play this past season and made it to the WPIAL quarterfinals before falling 1-0 to Mars.

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Hempfield’s Elizabeth Tapper wins the girls shot put during the Wildcat Invitational Friday, April 8, 2022 at Memorial Stadium.
Indoor season provides opportunity to shine for Hempfield track athletes
The numbers don’t lie. Hempfield’s track and field program produces some eye-popping figures.

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Freeport senior Akina Boynton signs to play soccer at Chatham University as Freeport coach Joe Treglia and Century Steel coach Blair Gerlach look on.
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Freeport’s Akina Boynton
Nov. 9 was a very special day for many athletes: the opening of the national letter of intent signing period. Freeport senior Akina Boynton joined the fun Jan. 10, agreeing to play soccer at Chatham.

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Leechburg softball players celebrate with Anna Cibik after her grand-slam against Greensburg Central Catholic in the second inning during a WPIAL Class A quarterfinal game Thursday, May 19, 2022, at North Allegheny High School.
Larry Troutman finds ‘perfect situation’ with Leechburg softball program
Larry Troutman believes he is in an ideal situation.

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High school scores, schedules for Feb. 5, 2023
February 5, 2023
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Trib HSSN girls basketball team of the week for Feb. 5, 2023
After grinding it out through December and January, every high school basketball coach wants their team to be peaking in early February so they can have success in late February and early March.

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Highlands’ Jocelyn Bielak defends on North Catholic’s Tori Drevna in the first half Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023.
WPIAL clinched: Girls basketball playoff qualifiers through Feb. 5, 2023
The 2023 WPIAL girls basketball regular season is winding down and the playoff field is growing.

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New Castle’s Jon Anderson (12) comes away with a loose ball in the third quarter of New Castle’s 67-53 victory over Central Catholic on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, at Central Catholic.
WPIAL clinched: Boys basketball playoff qualifiers through Feb. 5, 2023
The 2023 WPIAL boys basketball playoff field is starting to take shape with only one week left in the regular season.

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Neshannock’s Mairan Haggerty drives past Southern Columbia’s Ava Novak during the PIAA Class 2A state championship game Friday, March 25, 2022, at Giant Center in Hershey.
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for Feb. 5, 2023
Neshannock senior Mairan Haggerty has become a versatile and valuable player for the Lancers.

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Hempfield’s Eli Carr beats Connellsville’s Julian Ruggieri in the 145-pound bout during the WPIAL Class 3A team wrestling championships Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at Peters Township High School.
3 WPIAL wrestling teams set to begin PIAA tournament with preliminary-round matches
Three WPIAL wrestling teams can earn a trip to Hershey if they can win preliminary-round road matches Monday.

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Quaker Valley’s Shannon Von Kaenel battles Blackhawk’s Piper Romigh for possession during their game on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in Leetsdale.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Feb. 6, 2023: Girls basketball playoff spots up for grabs
As the final week of the WPIAL girls basketball regular season begins, there are key games to determine section titles and playoff berths up and down the six classifications.

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Laurel Highlands’ Rodney Gallagher shoots over Belle Vernon’s Zion Moore during a game last week. Laurel Highlands faces Uniontown in a key game Friday.
TribLive HSSN broadcast listings: Week of Feb. 6, 2023
The final week of the 2023 high school basketball season is upon us with plenty of key games on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

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Dante Scalise and Central Catholic are in first place in Class 3A.
PIHL standings, playoff clinchings through Feb. 5, 2023
Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings and postseason clinchings through Sunday:

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