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Freedom head coach Ron Balog watches practice on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, in Freedom.

After trimming offensive playbook, Freedom looks to improve

August 17, 2024

Ron Balog’s whirlwind beginning as head football coach at Freedom last year opened with the most important task when starting fresh in a new locale.

Freeport pitcher Sydney Selker delivers against Southmoreland during their WPIAL Class 3A playoff game on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Gateway.

Plum set to host inaugural senior all-star softball game

June 17, 2024

Many of the top senior softball players in the WPIAL will gather Tuesday evening for an all-star game at Plum High School.

Plum’s Emily Grubich celebrates with Rayla Smith after scoring the winning goal in overime against Latrobe on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, at Plum.

Plum, 29 student-athletes, 2 coaches honored with Positive Athlete Western Pa. Awards

June 6, 2024

Plum athletic director Drew Karpen was not surprised with the number of student-athlete nominations for the Positive Athlete Western Pennsylvania Awards.

Hopewell pitcher Landon Fox celebrates with teammates after defeating Latrobe in the WPIAL Class 4A championship game on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Wild Things Park.

Top 20 in 20 years: Memorable WPIAL baseball finals have been staged at Wild Things Park

May 27, 2024

Whether it was called Falconi Field, Consol Energy Park or now Wild Things Park, the home for the Washington Wild Things independent baseball team for more than two decades has now hosted 20 years of WPIAL baseball championship games.

Franklin Regional’s Max Bernadowski celebrates with Cole Brinker after scoring against Fox Chapel Monday, April 15, 2024, in Fox Chapel.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports for May 6, 2024: Section 1-5A showdowns to decide playoff positioning

May 5, 2024

For the second straight year, the battle for a Section 1-5A baseball title is coming down to the final section series of the regular season.

Blackhawk’s Alena Fusetti celebrates with Aubree Hupp after Hupp hit a 3-pointer against Scranton Prep during the PIAA Class 4A championship game Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Giant Center in Hershey.

19 WPIAL players picked for 2024 all-state girls basketball team

April 26, 2024

A month after winning a PIAA title, Blackhawk teammates Alena Fusetti and Aubree Hupp were among 19 WPIAL girls basketball players to earn all-state honors Friday.