Originally posted by IUPbigINDIANS
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Using a local example for many in Indiana County... I was in college when Indiana High School won the WPIAL basketball championship. I went to multiple games and enjoyed following their team/season. That was an incredible run. When people look back, they'll remember they won the WPIAL. Not that they lost to New Castle in the 1st or 2nd round of the PIAA playoffs.
Overall point is that people in Western PA tend identify more with the success of their community sports teams locally, not necessarily what happens when they get outside of the WPIAL. You can go on a run and win 4-5 games in the playoffs beating other local teams and rival communities. That tends to matter to people. I'm not saying it's right or wrong. It's just the way it seems to always be with those affiliated with the WPIAL.
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