Tag: Freeport

Chartiers Valley’s Brayden Reynolds drives to the basket against Fox Chapel’s Alex Blaylock during their game Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, at Fox Chapel Area High School.

Alle-Kiski Valley boys basketball notebook: Fox Chapel looking to regain defensive form

January 14, 2021

For the past few years, the Fox Chapel boys basketball team has taken pride in its success on defense, but through three games this season, the Foxes haven’t quite lived up to their expectations.

Freeport’s Alexis Schrecongost competes in the 100-yard breaststroke during the 2020 WPIAL Class AA swimming and diving championship at Trees Pool on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020.

Freeport girls swim team grateful to be back in pool

January 10, 2021

Alexis Schrecongost was grateful to dive into the pool and compete Friday as she and her Freeport teammates kicked off their season at Kiski Area.

Fox Chapel coach Zach Skrinjar talks to junior guard Eli Yofan during a practice on Tuesday, Nov. 24.

Limited offseason workouts impacts winter sports coaches, athletes

January 9, 2021

The winter sports offseason is when players and teams can use their extra time to improve for the following season. They get together, play in fall leagues, hold open gyms and attend summer team camps in order to become more of a team.

Knoch’s Ryan Lang brings the ball upcourt during a game against Mars on Dec. 11, 2020, in Adams.

Starting 5: A guide to the 2020-21 A-K Valley high school basketball season

January 7, 2021

WPIAL basketball season resumes Friday following a three-week pause initiated by Gov. Tom Wolf. Here is a look at the top storylines, teams and players to watch around the A-K Valley.

Freeport’s Caleb Hoffman (10) scored in the Yellowjackets’ most recent game.

Freeport hockey hopes to continue winning ways after shutdown

December 25, 2020

Excitement remains high for the Freeport hockey team despite having to work through a couple of stops and starts over the first two months of the 2020-21 PIHL regular season.

North Catholic’s Joey Prentice avoids Freeport Area’s Zach Clark in the first quarter Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 at Mars Area High School.

North Catholic sweeps MVP awards on Allegheny 7 all-conference football team

December 17, 2020

Conference champion North Catholic was rewarded with nine first-team spots on the all-Allegheny Seven football team, and three Trojans earned individual awards in a vote of coaches.