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MSA Sports Top 25 WPIAL Stories From 2015 Countdown: #10 – #1
January 1, 2016
It has become a tradition like no other...at least during the holiday season here at MSA Sports. Here is a look back at another great high school sports year with the top stories from around the WPIAL in 2015. We conclude our countdown with #10 through #1. #10 - GOLDEN TRIBE

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MSA Sports Top 25 WPIAL Stories From 2015 Countdown: #25 – #11
December 31, 2015
It has become a tradition like no other...at least during the holiday season here at MSA Sports. Here is a look back at another great high school sports year with the top stories from around the WPIAL in 2015. We begin our countdown with #25 through #11. #25 - ODD STREAK CONTINUES

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PIAA Approves 6 Classes for Football, Hoops, Baseball & Softball
October 8, 2015
Are you ready for six classifications in Pennsylvania high school football? And boys basketball? And girls basketball? And baseball? And softball? Six classifications in all of those sports will be a reality in the 2016-17 school year. That was the gigantic news that came out of a PIAA board of directors meeting Wednes day in Mechanicsburg. Heading into the meeting, the main topic on the agenda was supposed to be a final vote on the expansion of classifications in football from four to six. The PIAA had already passed that in two other votes, and needed only to pass one more vote before going into effect for the 2016-17 season. That proposal easily passed by a 26-4 vote. But there was more big news to come.

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2015 PIAA BOYS & GIRLS LACROSSE STATE PLAYOFFS – Recap
June 7, 2015
As lacrosse continues to grow, it is still playing catch up to some of the hot bed areas around Pennsylvania. Sooner or later, a WPIAL boys or girls lacrosse team will win a state championship, but that day hasn't come yet and it will NOT happen this year either. In the end, Radnor won it's first state boys lacrosse title while Garnet Valley is celebrating back-to-back state crown after winning the schools fourth PIAA girls lacrosse championship in the last five years. Here are ALL the results of the 2015 PIAA Boys and Girls Lacrosse State Playoffs. 2015 PIAA BOYS LACROSSE CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH: Radnor Red Raiders 11 - St. Joseph Prep Hawks 10

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2015 WPIAL BOYS LACROSSE PLAYOFFS – Results
May 26, 2015
The odd championship run continued for Mount Lebanon in D-I while it was back to the top after a couploe of year abscence in D-II for Hampton. The Blue Devils won a thriller over North Allegheny in double overtime to give the school their fourth boys lacrosse crown and keep the odd year streak going of titles in 2009, 2011, 2013 and 2015. Meanwhile, after dominating Division II in winning three of the first four district championships, the Talbots are back on top after knocking off top-seed Canon-McMillan. Here are ALL the results from the 2015 WPIAL Boys Lacrosse Playoffs. 2015 WPIAL BOYS LACROSSE DIVISION I CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:

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2015 WPIAL GIRLS LACROSSE PLAYOFFS – Results
May 25, 2015
The two winners of the girls lacrosse finals are now three time district champions. The Shaler Titans captured a third consecutive Division II crown while last years runner-up in Division I, the Quaker Valley Quakers won their first D-I title after winning back-to-back D-II championships in 2009 and 2010. Here are ALL of the results from the 2015 WPIAL Girls Lacrosse Playoffs. 2015 WPIAL GIRLS LACROSSE DIVISION I CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH: Quaker Valley Quakers 11 - Mount Lebanon Blue Devils 9  (MSA) WPIAL Division I Consolation: Shady Side Academy Indians 15 - Chartiers Valley Colts 8 WPIAL DIVISION I Semifinals:

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This Week on the MSA Sports Network – 05/25/2015
After broadcasting the WPIAL Boys Volleyball and Boys & Girls Lacrosse championships last week, we'll have end to end coverage of the battles for WPIAL diamond gold in both baseball and softball making this another memorable week this week here on the MSA Sports Network. We have WPIAL Baseball and Softball Championship action from CONSOL Energy Field and California University of Pennsylvania, along with all eight consolation games from both sports and District 9 baseball and softball postseason play. We also have pro baseball with the Washington Wild Things and pro softball with the 2015 start of the Pennsylvania Rebellion season, plus The WPIAL Baseball Show on a special night of Thursday evening and the weekly edition of Rappin' on Racin' ALL here at MSAsports.net

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Mount Lebanon Beats North Allegheny in 2OT Thriller for Boys Lax D-I Gold
May 23, 2015
The Mount Lebanon Blue Devils scored with just six seconds left in double overtime to win the boys lacrosse championship 9-8 on Friday night.  Mount Lebanon captured their fourth title in the last seven years.  This was a rematch from last years semi final win when they defeated North Allegheny 10-9 also in double overtime.

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Hampton Claims WPIAL Boys Lacrosse Division II Championship
Hampton last participated in boys Division 2 Lacrosse in 2012. The Talbots last won a WPIAL title the same year. After a 2 year jump up to Division 1, Hampton returned to familiar ground and found a familiar result, defeating top seeded Canon-McMillan 15-12 at Highmark Stadium to capture its 4th Division 2 championship.

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Sweet Revenge as Quaker Valley Beats Mt. Lebanon in Girls D-I Lax Finals
May 22, 2015
“It’s been a long ride for the senior class, we’ve been waiting 365 days for this,” said Quaker Valley senior attack Kayla Foster after scoring 3 goals and adding 3 assists in the Quakers 11-9 win over Mt. Lebanon at Highmark Stadium in Station Square. Not only did the victory give Quaker Valley its first ever WPIAL Division 1 Girls Lacrosse title, it also avenged last year’s final in which the Quakers lost to the Blue Devils 9-7. The title is the third overall championship for the Quakers, who captured the first two Division 2 titles in 2009 and 2010.

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Shaler Three-Peats as WPIAL Girls Lacrosse Division II Champs
Senior midfielder Shannon Lynch scored four goals and added an assist, leading Shaler (19-1) to a 10-5 triumph over Blackhawk (15-3) in the WPIAL Girls Division II lacrosse title game at Highmark Stadium Thursday evening. It was the third straight championship for the victorious Titans. Lynch scored an amazing 22 goals during her squad’s three game trek through the playoffs this season. In three championship final contests, Lynch notched a total of 16 goals. She also scored six goals each as a sophomore in 2013 and a junior in 2014.

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WPIAL Baseball/Softball/Lacrosse Playoff Recaps for Tuesday 5/19
May 20, 2015
What a difference 24 hours makes. Late Monday, severe storms swept through Western Pennsylvania, postponing several baseball, softball and lacrosse postseason contests. But under sunny skies, it was time for teams to shine en route to the Final Four on the diamond and the title matches in lacrosse. Here are recaps from those games heard Tuesday here on the MSA Sports Network. A special thanks to Don Rebel, Steve Nagler, Greg Kuntz, Sean Meyers, Bob Gregg, Scott Majesky, Jason Tennant, Rick Smith, Bob Orkwis, Jess Levo and Lee Mohn for their help on these recaps. BASEBALL: WPIAL CLASS AAAA Quarterfinals:

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2015 Positive Athlete Awards
May 19, 2015
2015 Positive Athlete Awards On Wednesday, May 13th,  27 Western PA High School students were recognized at the John Heinz History Center by Hines Ward as “Positive Athletes” .  These athletes were nominated by coaches, teachers, administrators, parents, and friends for their ability to meet the following criteria in their day-to day lives as athletes, students and members of their communities.

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WPIAL Baseball/Softball/Lacrosse Playoff Recaps for Monday 5/18
The forecast was promising, but there was hope that most of the WPIAL spring sports playoff schedule could get squeezed in before expected storms hit. Oh well. While most of the early action did get played, that was not the case for most of the baseball and softball scheduled games. Heck, even half of the lacrosse matches were postponed and pushed back until Tuesday. Here are some of the recaps from the action that did take place on a stormy Monday. A special thanks to Don Rebel, Jason Tennant, Bob Orkwis, Rob Longo and Josh Rowntree for their help on these recaps. BASEBALL: WPIAL CLASS AAAA Quarterfinals:

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This Week on the MSA Sports Network – 05/17/2015
May 17, 2015
There is more gold to be won in those scholastic spring sports hills leading up to the holiday weekend this week here on the MSA Sports Network. We have Semifinals and Championships of the WPIAL Boys and Girls Lacrosse and Boys Volleyball playoffs along with WPIAL and District 6 Quarterfinals and Semifinals action in both high school baseball and high school softball, plus The WPIAL Baseball Show and the weekly edition of Rappin' on Racin' ALL here at MSAsports.net Monday, May 18th: TALK SHOW - Rappin' on Racin' at 6:00pm on MSAsports.net WPIAL High School Baseball Playoffs: Class AAAA Quarterfinals - Plum vs Shaler at 2:00pm on MSAsports.net

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This Week on the MSA Sports Network – 05/11/2015
May 11, 2015
It's the final week of the regular season in WPIAL baseball, softball, lacrosse and boys volleyball this week here on the MSA Sports Network. We have the final tune-up before WPIAL postseason play from the diamonds in both baseball and softball and the fields and courts of lacrosse and volleyball, plus The WPIAL Baseball Show, the weekly edition of Rappin' on Racin' and the WPIAL Softball and Baseball Playoff Pairings Shows ALL here at MSAsports.net Monday, May 11th: TALK SHOW - Rappin' on Racin' at 6:00pm on MSAsports.net WPIAL High School Softball Playoffs: Class AA Preliminary Round - South Allegheny vs Waynesburg at 2:00pm on Greene Sports Network at MSAsports.net

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This Week on the MSA Sports Network – 05/03/2015
May 3, 2015
It's the final week of the regular season in WPIAL baseball, softball, lacrosse and boys volleyball this week here on the MSA Sports Network. We have the final tune-up before WPIAL postseason play from the diamonds in both baseball and softball and the fields and courts of lacrosse and volleyball, plus The WPIAL Baseball Show, the weekly edition of Rappin' on Racin' and the WPIAL Softball and Baseball Playoff Pairings Shows ALL here at MSAsports.net Monday, May 4th: TALK SHOW - Rappin' on Racin' at 6:00pm on MSAsports.net TALK SHOW - Carlow Sports Talk at 8:30pm WPIAL High School Baseball - Bethel Park vs Baldwin at 4:00pm on MSAsports.net

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This Week on the MSA Sports Network – 04/26/2015
April 26, 2015
The final full week of section play in both District 7 baseball and softball comes your way as we say so long to a wet April and hello to a hopefully dry and warm May this week here on the MSA Sports Network. We have WPIAL section play from the diamonds in both baseball and softball along with several more Hometown Softball Broadcasts while we also have WPIAL section coverage in boys volleyball and boys lacrosse, plus The WPIAL Baseball Show and the weekly edition of Rappin' on Racin' ALL here at MSAsports.net Monday, April 27th: TALK SHOW - Rappin' on Racin' at 6:00pm on MSAsports.net WPIAL High School Baseball - Canon-McMillan vs Baldwin at 4:00pm on MSAsports.net

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This Week on the MSA Sports Network – 04/19/2015
April 19, 2015
It's another week of Mother Nature vs Spring High School Sports as we close in on the end of a wet month of April this week here on the MSA Sports Network. We have WPIAL section play from the diamonds in both baseball and softball along with several more Hometown Softball Broadcasts, while we also have WPIAL section coverage in boys volleyball and boys lacrosse, plus The WPIAL Baseball Show and the weekly edition of Rappin' on Racin' ALL here at MSAsports.net Monday, April 20th: TALK SHOW - Rappin' on Racin' at 6:00pm on MSAsports.net TALK SHOW - Carlow Sports Talk at 8:30pm on MSAsports.net WPIAL High School Baseball - Thomas Jefferson vs Laurel Highlands at 4:00pm on WMBS-AM 590

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This Week on the MSA Sports Network – 04/13/2015
April 13, 2015
The clouds have parted after a week of washouts and the diamond action gets back into a mid-season groove this week here on the MSA Sports Network. We have WPIAL section play from the diamonds in both baseball and softball along with several more Hometown Softball Broadcasts, while we also have WPIAL section coverage in boys volleyball and boys lacrosse, plus The WPIAL Baseball Show and the weekly edition of Rappin' on Racin' ALL here at MSAsports.net Monday, April 13th: TALK SHOW - Rappin' on Racin' at 6:00pm on MSAsports.net WPIAL High School Baseball - Hempfield vs Penn-Trafford at 4:00pm on MSAsports.net

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