{"id":33819,"date":"2024-02-29T20:01:43","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T01:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/?p=33819"},"modified":"2024-03-02T21:40:48","modified_gmt":"2024-03-03T02:40:48","slug":"wpial-championship-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/2024\/02\/29\/wpial-championship-games\/","title":{"rendered":"WPIAL Championship games March madness started in February"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Upper St. Clair\u2019s Christian Ito looks to pass against Baldwin \u2019s Max Marzina in the Boys 6A WPIAL Championship at the Petersen Event Center Saturday, March 2, 2024. Upper St. Clair won. 64-41 victory
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Upper St. Clair Tyler Robbins 20, looks to shoot against Baldwin\u2019s Matthew Schenk , 30, in the Boys 6A WPIAL Championship at the Petersen Event Center Saturday, March 2, 2024. Upper St. Clair won. 64-41 victory
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Upper St. Clair\u2019s Julian Dahlem, drives down the court against Baldwin\u2019s Nathan Richards, 3, in the Boys 6A WPIAL Championship at the Petersen Event Center Saturday, March 2, 2024. Upper St. Clair won. 64-41 victory
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Upper St. Clair boy celebrate their win over Baldwin in the Boys 6A WPIAL Championship at the Petersen Event Center Saturday, March 2, 2024. Upper St. Clair won. 64-41 victory
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Brett Meinert, 1, Julian Dahlem, 2, and their Upper St. Clair teammates celebrate their win over Baldwin in the Boys 6A WPIAL Championship at the Petersen Event Center Saturday, March 2, 2024. Upper St. Clair won. 64-41 victory
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Christian Ito, center, Tyler Robbins, 20, and their teammates celebrate Upper St. Clair\u2019s win over Baldwin in the Boys 6A WPIAL Championship at the Petersen Event Center Saturday, March 2, 2024. Upper St. Clair won. 64-41 victory
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South Fayette\u2019s Erica Hall, right, is surrounded by players from Armstrong as she holds the ball during the WPIAL girls 5A championship at the Peterson Events Center on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Oakland. South Fayette won 70-33. (Benjamin B. Braun\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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South Fayette\u2019s Juliette Leroux, center, drives to the net while Armstrong\u2019s Sophia DiGregorio, right, in the WPIAL girls 5A championship at the Peterson Events Center on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Oakland. South Fayette won 70-33. (Benjamin B. Braun\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Armstrong\u2019s Kyla Fitzgerald reaches for the ball while up against South Fayette\u2019s Erica Hall during the WPIAL girls 5A championship at the Peterson Events Center on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Oakland. South Fayette won 70-33. (Benjamin B. Braun\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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South Fayette players celebrate winning the WPIAL girls 5A championship against Armstrong at the Peterson Events Center on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Oakland. South Fayette won 70-33. (Benjamin B. Braun\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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South Fayettes Erica Hall, left to right, Juliette Leroux, and Alexa Ankrum celebrate winning the WPIAL girls 5A championship against Armstrong at the Peterson Events Center on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Oakland. South Fayette won 70-33. (Benjamin B. Braun\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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South Fayette players celebrate winning the WPIAL girls 5A championship against Armstrong at the Peterson Events Center on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Oakland. South Fayette won 70-33. (Benjamin B. Braun\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Upper St. Clair\u2019s Christian Ito, 5, takes a shot against Baldwin\u2019s Nathan Wesling, 11 in the Boys 6A WPIAL Championship at the Petersen Event Center Saturday, March 2, 2024.
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Upper St. Clair\u2019s Tyler Robbins comes down with a rebound against Baldwin in the Boys 6A WPIAL Championship at the Petersen Event Center Saturday, March 2, 2024.
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Baldwin\u2019s Nathan Wesling, 11, drives into the lane against Upper St. Clair\u2019 s Christian Ito, 5, in the Boys 6A WPIAL Championship at the Petersen Event Center Saturday, March 2, 2024.
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Baldwin\u2019s Gabriel Barakat, 5, drives to the hoop against Upper St. Clair\u2019 s Tyler Robbins, 20, in the Boys 6A WPIAL Championship at the Petersen Event Center Saturday, March 2, 2024.
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North Catholic\u2019s Sarah Loughry, 22, dribbles down the court against Blackhawk\u2019s Andrea Kinger, 5, in the Girls 4A WPIAL Championship at the Petersen Events Center Saturday, March 2, 2024. North Catholic topped Blackhawk 40-37 in overtime.
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North Catholic\u2019s Brady Wehner, 2, drives to the hoop against Blackhawk\u2019s Ava Davis, 12 in the Girls 4A WPIAL Championship at the Petersen Events Center Saturday, March 2, 2024. North Catholic topped Blackhawk 40-37 in overtime.
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North Catholic\u2019s Alayna Rocco, 11, drives to the hoop against Blackhawk\u2019s Mia Sheesley, 22, in the Girls 4A WPIAL Championship at the Petersen Events Center Saturday, March 2, 2024. North Catholic topped Blackhawk 40-37 in overtime.
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North Catholic coach Mollly Rottmann celebrates with her team the overtime win over Blackhawk in the Girls 4A WPIAL Championship at the Petersen Events Center Saturday, March 2, 2024. North Catholic topped Blackhawk 40-37 in overtime. It\u2019s Rottmann\u2019s 12th WPIAL title.
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North Catholic\u2019s Sarah Loughry, 22, and Lauren Mihm, 33, raise the WPIAL trophy with teammates to celebrate the overtime win over Blackhawk in Girls 4A WPIAL Championship at the Petersen Events Center Saturday, March 2, 2024. North Catholic topped Blackhawk 40-37 in overtime.
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North Catholic\u2019s Alayna Rocco, 11, dribbles to the hoop past Blackhawk\u2019s Aubree Hupp in the Girls 4A WPIAL Championship at the Petersen Events Center Saturday, March 2, 2024. North Catholic topped Blackhawk 40-37 in overtime.
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North Catholic head coach Molly Rottmannon, center, celebrates with her team after winning the WPIAL 4A championship game against the Blackhawks in overtime at the Peterson Event Center on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Oakland. North Catholic won 40-37, and Molly Rottmann won her 12th title. (Benjamin B. Braun\/Post-Gazette)<\/p>\n

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North Catholic head coach Molly Rottmannon, left, celebrates with her dad and assistant coach Bill Larkin after winning the WPIAL 4A championship game against the Blackhawks in overtime at the Peterson Event Center on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Oakland. North Catholic won 40-37, and Molly Rottmann won her 12th title. (Benjamin B. Braun\/Post-Gazette)<\/p>\n

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The Aliquippa Quips Josh Pratt, center, drives to the net while being defended by Greensburg Central Catholics Liam Gallagher, left, and Sean Walker during the WPIAL Class 2A boys basketball championship at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Oakland. Aliquippa won its 14th championship 69-32. (Benjamin B. Braun\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Aliquippa Quips Quentin Goode drives to the net while being defended by Greensburg Central Catholics Tyree Turner in the WPIAL Class 2A boys basketball championship at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Oakland. Aliquippa won its 14th championship 69-32. (Benjamin B. Braun\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Greensburg Central Catholic\u2019s Brady O\u2019Rouke handles the ball while being defended by Aliquippa Quips Josh Pratt during the WPIAL Class 2A boys basketball championship at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Oakland. Aliquippa won its 14th championship 69-32. (Benjamin B. Braun\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Greensburg Central Catholic\u2019s Brady O\u2019Rouke handles the ball while being defended by Aliquippa Quips Tiqwai Hayes during the WPIAL Class 2A boys basketball championship at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Oakland. Aliquippa won its 14th championship 69-32. (Benjamin B. Braun\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Greensburg Central Catholic\u2019s Liam Gallagher drives to the net while being defended by Aliquippa Quips Josh Pratt in the WPIAL Class 2A boys basketball championship at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Oakland. Aliquippa won its 14th championship 69-32. (Benjamin B. Braun\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Aliquippa Quips Marques Council jogs backward while playing the Greensburg Central Catholic in the WPIAL Class 2A boys basketball championship at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Oakland. Aliquippa won its 14th championship 69-32. (Benjamin B. Braun\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Greensburg Central Catholic\u2019s Franco Alvarez gets a rebound while playing the Aliquippa Quips in the WPIAL Class 2A boys basketball championship at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Oakland. Aliquippa won its 14th championship 69-32. (Benjamin B. Braun\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Greensburg Central Catholic\u2019s Liam Gallagher has the ball striped from his possession by Aliquippa Quips Cameron Lindsey during the WPIAL Class 2A boys basketball championship at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Oakland. Aliquippa won its 14th championship 69-32. (Benjamin B. Braun\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Aliquippa Quips celebrate after winning the WPIAL Class 2A boys basketball championship against Greensburg Central Catholic at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Oakland. Aliquippa won its 14th championship 69-32. (Benjamin B. Braun\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Aliquippa\u2019s Qalil Goode, left to right, Marcus Council, hugs Marcuses mom Taira Alston, after winning the WPIAL Class 2A boys basketball championship against Greensburg Central Catholic at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Oakland. Aliquippa won its 14th championship 69-32. (Benjamin B. Braun\/Post-Gazette)<\/p>\n

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Union players hold up the championship trophy after defeating St.Joseph\u2019s in the WPIAL Class 1A Championship game at Petersen Events Center in Oakland on Saturday March 2, 2024. (Justin Guido\/for the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Union\u2019s (20) Addison Nogay sheds a tear sash receives her championship metal from head coach Rob Nogay after defeating St.Joseph\u2019s in the WPIAL Class 1A Championship game at Petersen Events Center in Oakland on Saturday March 2, 2024. (Justin Guido\/for the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Union players celebrate after defeating St.Joseph\u2019s in the WPIAL Class 1A Championship game at Petersen Events Center in Oakland on Saturday March 2, 2024. (Justin Guido\/for the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Union\u2019s (4) Kylie Fruehstorfer tries to keep the ball away from St.Joseph\u2019s (15) Julie Spinelli in the WPIAL Class 1A Championship game at Petersen Events Center in Oakland on Saturday March 2, 2024. (Justin Guido\/for the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Union\u2019s (4) Kylie Fruehstorfer steals the ball from St.Joseph\u2019s (15) Julie Spinelli in the WPIAL Class 1A Championship game at Petersen Events Center in Oakland on Saturday March 2, 2024. (Justin Guido\/for the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Union\u2019s (10) Kelly Cleaver and (12) Mia Pruehs fight for a rebound with St.Joseph\u2019s (20) Anna Kreinbrook in the WPIAL Class 1A Championship game at Petersen Events Center in Oakland on Saturday March 2, 2024. (Justin Guido\/for the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Union\u2019s (24) Miera Gunn tries to stop St.Joseph\u2019s (14) Gia Richter in the WPIAL Class 1A Championship game at Petersen Events Center in Oakland on Saturday March 2, 2024. (Justin Guido\/for the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Union\u2019s (24) Miera Gunn takes the ball past St.Joseph\u2019s (14) Gia Richter in the WPIAL Class 1A Championship game at Petersen Events Center in Oakland on Saturday March 2, 2024. (Justin Guido\/for the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Union holds the championship trophy up after defeating St.Joseph in the WPIAL Class 1A Championship game at Petersen Events Center in Oakland on Saturday March 2, 2024. (Justin Guido\/for the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Deer Lakes Albie Fletcher holds up the number two after winning back to back championships after defeating Burrell in the WPIAL Class 3A Championship game at Petersen Events Center in Oakland on Friday March 1, 2024. (Justin Guido\/for the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Deer Lakes (24) Wayne Love holds up the championship trophy after defeating Burrell in the WPIAL Class 3A Championship game at Petersen Events Center in Oakland on Friday March 1, 2024. (Justin Guido\/for the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Deer Lakes head coach Albie Fletcher along with the team get the championship trophy after defeating Burrell in the WPIAL Class 3A Championship game at Petersen Events Center in Oakland on Friday March 1, 2024. (Justin Guido\/for the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Deer Lakes (24) Wayne Love ,left and (12) Aiden Fletcher bite their championship metals after defeating Burrell in the WPIAL Class 3A Championship game at Petersen Events Center in Oakland on Friday March 1, 2024. (Justin Guido\/for the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Deer Lakes celebrates after defeating Burrell in the WPIAL Class 3A Championship game at Petersen Events Center in Oakland on Friday March 1, 2024. (Justin Guido\/for the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Deer Lakes (3) Collin Rodgers drives the ball past Burrell\u2019s (13) Esau King-Buchak in the WPIAL Class 3A Championship game at Petersen Events Center in Oakland on Friday March 1, 2024. (Justin Guido\/for the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Deer Lakes (22) Nathaniel Moore dunks the ball on Burrell in the WPIAL Class 3A Championship game at Petersen Events Center in Oakland on Friday March 1, 2024. (Justin Guido\/for the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Deer Lakes (12) Aiden Fletcher shoots over Burrell\u2019s (13) Esau King-Buchak in the WPIAL Class 3A Championship game at Petersen Events Center in Oakland on Friday March 1, 2024. (Justin Guido\/for the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Burrell (22) Macky Bennis shoots the ball against Deer Lakes in the WPIAL Class 3A Championship game at Petersen Events Center in Oakland on Friday March 1, 2024. (Justin Guido\/for the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Burrell\u2019s (0) Maliq Buchak celebrates a three point play with (10) Joey Discello against Deer Lakes in the WPIAL Class 3A Championship game at Petersen Events Center in Oakland on Friday March 1, 2024. (Justin Guido\/for the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Deer Lakes (24) Wayne Love steals the ball from Burrell\u2019s (4) Tucker Bitar in the WPIAL Class 3A Championship game at Petersen Events Center in Oakland on Friday March 1, 2024. (Justin Guido\/for the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Deer Lakes (2) J.T. McCune celebrates a three pointer against Burrell in the WPIAL Class 3A Championship game at Petersen Events Center in Oakland on Friday March 1, 2024. (Justin Guido\/for the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Burrell\u2019s (4) Tucker Bitar takes the ball to the hoop against Deer Lakes in the WPIAL Class 3A Championship game at Petersen Events Center in Oakland on Friday March 1, 2024. (Justin Guido\/for the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Deer Lakes (12) Aiden Fletcher fights for a loose ball with Burrell\u2019s (10) Joey Discello and (22) Macky Bennis in the WPIAL Class 3A Championship game at Petersen Events Center in Oakland on Friday March 1, 2024. (Justin Guido\/for the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Norwin\u2019s Lauren Palangio, 33, left, and North Allegheny\u2019s Cate Pingpank, 24, fight for a rebound in the Girls 6A WPIAL Championship at the Petersen Events Center Friday, March 1, 2024.
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Norwin\u2019s Lauren Palangio, 33, takes contact and attempts a layup against North Allegheny in the Girls 6A WPIAL Championship at the Petersen Events Center Friday, March 1, 2024.
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North Allegheny\u2019s Kellie McConnell, 12, attempts a block on Norwin\u2019s Bella Furno, 24, in the Girls 6A WPIAL Championship at the Petersen Events Center Friday, March 1, 2024.
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Norwin\u2019s Bailey Snowberger drives to the hoop against North Allegheny\u2019s Grace Heliger, 22, in the Girls 6A WPIAL Championship at the Petersen Events Center Friday, March 1, 2024.
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Norwin\u2019s Ava Kobus, Bailey Snowberger and Kendall Williams raise the WPIAL trophy following their win over North Allegheny in the 6A WPIAL Championship at the Petersen Events Center Friday, March 1, 2024.
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Norwin\u2019s Lauren Palangio, 33, takes goes up for a layup against North Allegheny in the Girls 6A WPIAL Championship at the Petersen Events Center Friday, March 1, 2024.
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Norwin\u2019s Ava Christopher, 30, brings the ball down court against North Allegheny\u2019s Caroline Henderson, 10, in the Girls 6A WPIAL Championship at the Petersen Events Center Friday, March 1, 2024.
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Norwin\u2019s Lauren Palangio, 33, takes contact and attempts a layup against North Allegheny in the Girls 6A WPIAL Championship at the Petersen Events Center Friday, March 1, 2024.
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Franklin Regional\u2019s Cooper Rankin drives to the hoop against Moon in the Boys 5A WPIAL Championship at the Petersen Events Center Friday, March 1, 2024.
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Franklin Regional\u2019s Cam Rowell drives to the hoop against Moon\u2019s Mike Santicola in the Boys 5A WPIAL Championship at the Petersen Events Center Friday, March 1, 2024.
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Moon\u2019s Aiden Reesman 24, takes a shot against Franklin Regional\u2019s Cam Rowell in the Boys 5A WPIAL Championship at the Petersen Events Center Friday, March 1, 2024.
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Moon\u2019s Elijah Guillory, 5, goes up for a dunk in the Boys 5A WPIAL Championship win over Franklin Regional at the Petersen Events Center Friday, March 1, 2024. Moon topped Franklin Regional 53-48.
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Moon\u2019s Michael Santicola reaches for a block attempt on Franklin Regional\u2019s Cooper Rankin, 3, in the Boys 5A WPIAL Championship at the Petersen Events Center Friday, March 1, 2024. Moon topped Franklin Regional 53-48.
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Moon\u2019s Elijah Guillory, 5, raises the championship trophy and celebrates the Boys 5A WPIAL Championship win over Franklin Regional with teammates at the Petersen Events Center Friday, March 1, 2024. Moon topped Franklin Regional 53-48.
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Avonworth\u2019s (10) Fiona Mahan fights for a loose ball with Shady Side Academy\u2019s (20) Maggie Spell in the WPIAL Class 3A girls Championship game at Petersen Events Center in Oakland on Friday March 1, 2024. (Justin Guido\/for the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Avonworth\u2019s (21) Greta O\u2019Brien takes the ball past Shady Side Academy\u2019s (22) Sydney Birchard in the WPIAL Class 3A girls Championship game at Petersen Events Center in Oakland on Friday March 1, 2024. (Justin Guido\/for the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Shady Side Academy players celebrate after defeating Avonworth in the WPIAL Class 3A girls Championship game at Petersen Events Center in Oakland on Friday March 1, 2024. Shady Side Academy won 52-45. (Justin Guido\/for the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Shady Side Academy players celebrate after defeating Avonworth in the WPIAL Class 3A girls championship game at Petersen Events Center in Oakland on Friday March 1, 2024. Shady Side Academy won 52-45. (Justin Guido\/for the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Shady Side Academy players celebrate after defeating Avonworth in the WPIAL Class 3A girls championship game at Petersen Events Center in Oakland on Friday March 1, 2024. Shady Side Academy won 52-45. (Justin Guido\/for the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Shady Side Academy\u2019s (15) Cassie Sauer shoots over Avonworth\u2019s (20) Anna Bradley in the WPIAL Class 3A girls Championship game at Petersen Events Center in Oakland on Friday March 1, 2024. Shady Side Academy won 52-45. (Justin Guido\/for the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Shady Side Academy\u2019s (23) Karis Thomas fights for a rebound with Avonworth\u2019s (34) Emma Obersteiner in the WPIAL Class 3A girls championship game at Petersen Events Center in Oakland on Friday March 1, 2024. Shady Side Academy won 52-45. (Justin Guido\/for the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Shady Side Academy\u2019s (20) Maggie Spell shoots over Avonworth\u2019s (2) Eden Schleis in the WPIAL Class 3A girls Championship game at Petersen Events Center in Oakland on Friday March 1, 2024. Shady Side Academy won 52-45. (Justin Guido\/for the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Shady Side Academy\u2019s (22) Sydney Birchard celebrates a charging foul by Avonworth in the WPIAL Class 3A girls Championship game at Petersen Events Center in Oakland on Friday March 1, 2024. Shady Side Academy won 52-45. (Justin Guido\/for the Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Rhaki Lum drives to the hoop against Hampton in the 4A WPIAL Championship at the Petersen Events Center Friday, Feb. 29, 2024.
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Maleek Thomas drives to the hoop against Hampton\u2019s AJ Prodente in the 4A WPIAL Championship at the Petersen Events Center Friday, Feb. 29, 2024.
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Serra Catholic\u2019s Abby Genes, 24, drives against Greensburg Central Catholic\u2019s Avery Davis, 14, in the 2A WPIAL Championship at the Petersen Events Center Friday, Feb. 29, 2024.
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Greensburg Central Catholic\u2019s Erica Gribble, 23, makes a move against Serra Catholic\u2019s Caitlyn Cooley, 33, in the 2A WPIAL Championship at the Petersen Events Center Friday, Feb. 29, 2024.
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Serra Catholic\u2019s Bri Battles, 15, attempts a block and earns a foul on Greensburg Central Catholic\u2019s Jayla Peterson, 5, in the 2A WPIAL Championship at the Petersen Events Center Friday, Feb. 29, 2024.
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Avery Davis, 14, Erica Gribble, 23, Cara Dupilka, 33, and the Greensburg Central Catholic girls celebrate their 2A WPIAL Championship win over Serra Catholic at the Petersen Events Center Friday, Feb. 29, 2024.
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Greensburg Central Catholic\u2019s Erica Gribble, 23, goes up for a shot against Serra Catholic in the 2A WPIAL Championship at the Petersen Events Center Friday, Feb. 29, 2024.
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Greensburg Central Catholic\u2019s Mya Morgan, 12, drives to the hoop against Serra Catholic\u2019s Bri Battles, 15, in the 2A WPIAL Championship at the Petersen Events Center Friday, Feb. 29, 2024.
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Imani Christian Academy\u2019s Markus Williams drives to the basket around two The Neighborhood Academy players during the WPIAL Class 1A boys championship at the Petersen Events Center on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. (Lucy Schaly\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Neighborhood Academy\u2019s Courtney Wallace (6) celebrates a basket against Amani Christian Academy in the first quarter of the WPIAL Class 1A boys basketball championship game at the Petersen Events Center on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. (Lucy Schaly\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Imani Christian Academy\u2019s RJ Sledge blocks The Neighborhood Academy\u2019s Courtney Wallace in the WPIAL Class 1A boys championship at the Petersen Events Center on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. (Lucy Schaly\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Imani Christian Academy\u2019s Markus Williams helps The Neighborhood Academy\u2019s Brent Manns off the floor in the WPIAL Class 1A boys championship at the Petersen Events Center on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. (Lucy Schaly\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Neighborhood Academy\u2019s Courtney Wallace gets blocked at the basket by Amani Christian Academy Tristen Brown in the first quarter of the WPIAL Class 1A boys basketball championship game at the Petersen Events Center on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. (Lucy Schaly\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Imani Christian Academy\u2019s Dayshawn Burnett, left, and Avery Wesley block The Neighborhood Academy \u2019s Kedron Gilmore in the WPIAL Class 1A boys championship at the Petersen Events Center on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. (Lucy Schaly\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Imani Christian Academy players celebrate their win over The Neighborhood Academy in the WPIAL Class 1A boys championship at the Petersen Events Center on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. (Lucy Schaly\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Imani Christian Academy players pick up their coach, Khayree Wilson Sr., after they beat The Neighborhood Academy in the WPIAL Class 1A boys championship at the Petersen Events Center on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. (Lucy Schaly\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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