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Keyshawn Adams, 5, Tyree Spencer, 11, Myles Yarbough, 23, and Cam Wiley, 4, celebrate Penn Hill’s 6A boys championship game win over Pine-Richland Saturday, March, 3, 2018, at the WPIAL Basketball Championships at Petersen Events Center in Oakland. (Jessie Wardarski\/ Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Daivon Stephens, 1, of Penn Hills hugs his coach Dan DeRose after the Indians won the 6A boys WPIAL championship game over Pine-Richland Saturday, March, 3, 2018, at the WPIAL Basketball Championships at Petersen Events Center in Oakland. (Jessie Wardarski\/ Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Daivon Stephens, 1, raises his arm as the Penn Hills Indians shoot a free throw for the win at the 6A boys championship game between Penn Hills and Pine-Richland Saturday, March, 3, 2018, at the WPIAL Basketball Championships at Petersen Events Center in Oakland. (Jessie Wardarski\/ Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Andrew Kristofic, 23, Phil Jurkovec, 22, and Sebastian Kosanovich, 21, of Pine-Richland, wait to receive their runner up trophy for Pine-Richland after losing the 6A boys WPIAL championship game to the Penn Hills Indians Saturday, March, 3, 2018, at the WPIAL Basketball Championships at Petersen Events Center in Oakland. (Jessie Wardarski\/ Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Daivon Stephens, 1, of Penn Hills drives the ball to the net while being closely defended by Phil Jurkovec, 22, and Kenneth White, 11, of Pine-Richland during the 6A boys championship game between Penn Hills and Pine Richland Saturday, March, 3, 2018, at the WPIAL Basketball Championships at Petersen Events Center in Oakland. (Jessie Wardarski\/ Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Daivon Stephens, 1, of Penn Hills, attempts a layup while being closely defended by Pine-Richland in the first half of the 6A boys championship game between Penn Hills and Pine-Richland Saturday, March, 3, 2018, at the WPIAL Basketball Championships at Petersen Events Center in Oakland. (Jessie Wardarski\/ Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lizzy Groetsch of North Allegheny reaches for the ball before it goes out of bounds in the second half of the 6A girls championship game between North Allegheny and Peters Township Saturday, March, 3, 2018, at the WPIAL Basketball Championships at Petersen Events Center in Oakland. (Jessie Wardarski\/ Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Olivia Ziegler, 22, of Peters Township, center, fights for the ball with North Allegheny’s Courtney Roman, 13, and Olivia Ziegler, 22, in the second half of the 6A girls championship game between North Allegheny and Peters Township Saturday, March, 3, 2018, at the WPIAL Basketball Championships at Petersen Events Center in Oakland. (Jessie Wardarski\/ Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Jaidin Tillman, 15, of Penn Hills cheers at the start of the 6A boys championship game between Penn Hills and Pine Richland Saturday, March, 3, 2018, at the WPIAL Basketball Championships at Petersen Events Center in Oakland. (Jessie Wardarski\/ Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Penn Hills student section makes noise as Pine-Richland throws a free throw during the first half of the 6A boys championship game between Penn Hills and Pine Richland Saturday, March, 3, 2018, at the WPIAL Basketball Championships at Petersen Events Center in Oakland. (Jessie Wardarski\/ Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Annie Garness hugs Gateway Gators Assistant Coach Alexis Smith after the Gators won the Girls Class 5A championship game against the Oakland Catholic Eagles Saturday, March, 3, 2018, at the WPIAL Basketball Championships at the Petersen Events Center in Oakland. (Jessie Wardarski\/ Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Tears stream down senior Jordan Edwards cheeks as she and the Gators Assistant Coach Alexis Smith celebrate the Gateway Gators Class 5A championship win over the Oakland Catholic Eagles Saturday, March, 3, 2018, at the WPIAL Basketball Championships at Petersen Events Center in Oakland. (Jessie Wardarski\/ Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Curtis Williams, Gateway Gators Head Coach, shakes hands with the opposing team, the Oakland Catholic Eagels, after the Girls Class 5A championship Saturday, March, 3, 2018, at the WPIAL Basketball Championships at the Petersen Events Center in Oakland. (Jessie Wardarski\/ Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Shannon Kearney, Oakland Catholic Eagles Head Coach, talks with her team before the last quarter of the the Girls Class 5A championship game between the Oakland Catholic Eagles and the Gateway Gators Saturday, March, 3, 2018, at the WPIAL Basketball Championships held at the Petersen Events Center in Oakland. (Jessie Wardarski\/ Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Mary Kromka drives the ball to the net while being closely defended by Anna Sproule, 21, and Sierra DeAngelo, 41, during the Girls Class 5A championship game between the Oakland Catholic Eagles and the Gateway Gators Saturday, March, 3, 2018, at the WPIAL Basketball Championships held at the Petersen Events Center in Oakland . (Jessie Wardarski\/ Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Bishop Canevin’s Kasey Kaczorowski, left, and Lauren Gamble celebrate while East Allegheny’s Amani Johnson walks off the field in the 3A Girls championship game at Petersen Events Center on Saturday, March 3, 2018 in Oakland. Bishop Canevin won 56-52. (Lake Fong\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Bishop Canevin’s Bri Allen goes up for a basket as East Allegheny’s Amaia Johnson defends in the first half of the 3A Girls championship game at Petersen Events Center on Saturday, March 3, 2018 in Oakland. (Lake Fong\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Quaker Valley’s Rick Guss tries to dribble past New Castle’s Cahlil Dorman in the 4A Boys championship game at Petersen Events Center on Saturday, March 3, 2018 in Oakland. New Castle won 57-52. (Lake Fong\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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New Castle head coach Ralph Blundo shares a moment with Marcus Hooker, left, and Georgie Eggleston after defeating Quaker Valley in the 4A Boys championship game at Petersen Events Center on Saturday, March 3, 2018 in Oakland. New Castle won 57-52. (Lake Fong\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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New Castle’s Marcus Hooker celebrates with fans after defeating Quaker Valley 57-52 in the 4A Boys championship game at Petersen Events Center on Saturday, March 3, 2018 in Oakland. (Lake Fong\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Mars head coach,\u00a0Rob Carmody, sports his new medal after beating Franklin Regional during the WPIAL championship on Friday, March 2, 2018, at Petersen Events Center in Oakland. Mars beat Franklin Regional, 54-44. (Steph Chambers\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Franklin Regional\u0092’s Aidan Wiley reacts after losing to Mars during the WPIAL championship on Friday, March 2, 2018, at Petersen Events Center in Oakland. Mars beat Franklin Regional, 54-44. (Steph Chambers\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Franklin Regional\u0092’s Nick Leopold consoles Aidan Fisch after losing to Mars during the WPIAL championship on Friday, March 2, 2018, at Petersen Events Center in Oakland. Mars beat Franklin Regional, 54-44. (Steph Chambers\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Mars\u0092’ Robby Carmody hoists the trophy with the student section after beating Franklin Regional during the WPIAL championship on Friday, March 2, 2018, at Petersen Events Center in Oakland. Mars beat Franklin Regional, 54-44. (Steph Chambers\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Mars\u0092’ Robby Carmody (front) celebrates with his teammates after beating Franklin Regional during the WPIAL championship on Friday, March 2, 2018, at Petersen Events Center in Oakland. Mars beat Franklin Regional, 54-44. (Steph Chambers\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Mars\u0092’ Michael Carmody defends Franklin Regional\u0092’s Hunter Stonecheck during the WPIAL championship on Friday, March 2, 2018, at Petersen Events Center in Oakland. Mars beat Franklin Regional, 54-44. (Steph Chambers\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic\u0092’s Tess Myers, who hit the winning shot, celebrates with her teammates after beating Beaver at the buzzer during the WPIAL championship on Friday, March 2, 2018, at Petersen Events Center in Oakland. Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic beat Beaver, 50-49. (Steph Chambers\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic\u2019s Cassie Foster (3) reacts with Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic\u2019s Emma Pospisil (2) after beating Beaver at the buzzer during the WPIAL championship on Friday, March 2, 2018, at Petersen Events Center in Oakland. Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic beat Beaver, 50-49. (Steph Chambers\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic\u2019s Cassie Foster, facing camera, reacts with Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic\u2019s Emma Pospisil after beating Beaver at the buzzer during the WPIAL championship on Friday, March 2, 2018, at Petersen Events Center in Oakland. Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic beat Beaver, 50-49. (Steph Chambers\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Winchester Thurston\u0092s Nya Nicholson gathers a loose ball against West Greene\u0092s Elizabeth Brudnock during the WPIAL championship on Friday, March 2, 2018, at Petersen Events Center in Oakland. Winchester Thurston beat West Greene, 76-57. (Steph Chambers\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Winchester Thurston\u0092’s Gia Thorpe is hit in the face by a West Greene player during the WPIAL championship on Friday, March 2, 2018, at Petersen Events Center in Oakland. Winchester Thurston beat West Greene, 76-57. (Steph Chambers\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Our Lady of the Sacred Heart freshman Finn Sweeney head bangs after a basket against Sewickley Academy during the WPIAL championship on Friday, March 2, 2018, at Petersen Events Center in Oakland. Sewickley Academy beat OLSH 63-59 (Steph Chambers\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Joe Myers of Lower Burrell hugs his granddaughter Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic\u0092s Tess Myers, who hit the game-winning shot at the buzzer during the WPIAL championship on Friday, March 2, 2018, at Petersen Events Center in Oakland. Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic beat Beaver, 50-49. (Steph Chambers\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Winchester Thurston\u0092’s Nya Nicholson has her shot blocked by West Greene\u0092s McKenna Lampe during the WPIAL championship on Friday, March 2, 2018, at Petersen Events Center in Oakland. Winchester Thurston beat West Greene, 76-57. (Steph Chambers\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Beaver’s bench reacts after a three-pointer against Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic during the WPIAL championship on Friday, March 2, 2018, at Petersen Events Center in Oakland. Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic beat Beaver, 50-49. (Steph Chambers\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sewickley Academy\u0092s Isaiah Smith reacts after a basket against Our Lady of the Sacred Heart during the WPIAL championship on Friday, March 2, 2018, at Petersen Events Center in Oakland. (Steph Chambers\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Our Lady of the Sacred Heart fans cheer against Sewickley Academy\u0092s David Groetsch during the WPIAL championship on Friday, March 2, 2018, at Petersen Events Center in Oakland. Sewickley Academy beat OLSH 63-59 (Steph Chambers\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lincoln Park’s Thomas Melonja (55) and teammates celebrate after beating Seton LaSalle during the WPIAL championship on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Petersen Events Center in Oakland. Lincoln Park beat Seton LaSalle, 62-47. (Steph Chambers\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Mars Bella Pelaia, Oakland Catholic’s Cierra Christian and Mars Tai Johnson battle for a loose ball during the WPIAL Class 5A semifinal on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, at North Hills. Oakland Catholic beat Mars, 48-44. (Steph Chambers\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Mars basketball player Raymond Kahn and Mars assistant coach Kent Bloom celebrate after beating Trinity during the WPIAL Class 5A semifinal on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, at Baldwin High School. Mars beat Trinity, 56-39. (Steph Chambers\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Peters Township’s fan section silently cheers for Isabella Mills during her free throw against Bethel Park in the WPIAL Class 6A semifinal on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, at Baldwin High School. Peters Township beat Bethel Park, 55-39. (Steph Chambers\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Oakland Catholic head coach Shannon Kearney objects with the official during the WPIAL Class 5A semifinal on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, at North Hills. Oakland Catholic beat Mars, 48-44. (Steph Chambers\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Vincentian head coach Tim Tyree reacts during the WPIAL championship on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Petersen Events Center in Oakland. Vincentian beat Union 54-51. (Steph Chambers\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Mars fans taunt Trinity’s Stephen Schultz during the WPIAL Class 5A semifinal on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, at Baldwin High School. Mars beat Trinity, 56-39. (Steph Chambers\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Woodland Hills Naszhir Taylor has his shot blocked by Pine Richland\u00d5s Kenny White during the WPIAL Class 6A semifinal on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, at North Hills. Pine-Richland beat Woodland Hills, 65-61. (Steph Chambers\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Peters Township’s Makenna Marisa and Lillian Young react on the bench in the final seconds during the WPIAL Class 6A semifinal on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, at Baldwin High School. Peters Township beat Bethel Park, 55-39. (Steph Chambers\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Mars Bella Pelaia and Oakland Catholic’s Cierra Christian fight for the ball during the WPIAL Class 5A semifinal on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, at North Hills. Oakland Catholic beat Mars, 48-44. (Steph Chambers\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Union’s Evan Pinkerton and Vincentian’s Zach Collins collide during the WPIAL championship on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Petersen Events Center in Oakland. Vincentian beat Union 54-51. (Steph Chambers\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lincoln Park’s Thomas Melonja celebrates after beating Seton LaSalle during the WPIAL championship on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Petersen Events Center in Oakland. Lincoln Park beat Seton LaSalle, 62-47. (Steph Chambers\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":36,"featured_media":10090,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[43,7,4,15,11,132],"tags":[],"coauthors":[41],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/03\/WPIAL-004.jpg?fit=2935%2C2361&ssl=1","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10086"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/36"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10086"}],"version-history":[{"count":24,"href":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10086\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10189,"href":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10086\/revisions\/10189"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10090"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10086"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10086"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10086"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=10086"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}