Tag: Kiski Area

Kiski Area’s Abbie Johns, Rikiya Garcia-Broaden and Gia DeVito work against Cavaliers coach Dave Williamson during practice Monday.

Kiski Area girls raring to go after snapping playoff drought

November 20, 2023

Abbie Johns has her plans set for next season as the Kiski Area senior recently signed a National Letter of Intent to join the women’s basketball team at Shippensburg.

Kiski’s Isaiah Gonzalez works out during the Cavaliers’ practice on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, at Kiski Area.

Kiski Area boys look to build off near-upset in WPIAL playoffs

As the No. 14 seed for last year’s WPIAL Class 5A boys basketball tournament, Kiski Area was a decided underdog against a North Hills team searching for its first WPIAL title.

Springdale wingback Larry Lutz (33) has his pants pulled down by Burgettstown defender Tim Repole during the Class 2A playoff game at Kittanning on Nov. 9, 1973. The Dynamos prevailed, 22-12, to earn a berth in the WPIAL title game.

Through the years: Springdale won frigid playoff game in ’73

November 16, 2023

Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that have shaped local scholastic history.

Greensburg Salem’s Gionnah Ruffner will play for the East team at the 2023 WCCA girls volleyball match.

Ligonier Valley to host 2nd annual WCCA girls volleyball match

November 10, 2023

The inaugural Westmoreland County Coaches Association girls volleyball match was a rousing success last fall, so it was a no-brainer for organizers to bring the event back.

Thomas Jefferson’s Sean Sullivan makes a touchdown catch as Kiski Area’s Terry Martin defends in a WPIAL Class 4A first-round playoff game Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.

Thomas Jefferson rolls past Kiski Area in WPIAL Class 4A playoffs

November 3, 2023

After an early season loss to Trinity, Thomas Jefferson had a quick response, defeating its next two opponents by a 132-0 margin.

Riverview’s Christopher Barnes finishes fourth in the boys Class A race at the TSTCA cross country championship Oct. 19 at White Oak Park.

Riverview runners return to Hershey with team trophies in their sights

November 2, 2023

The Riverview boys and girls cross country teams both ran at the PIAA Class A championships last year.

Penn Hills quarterback Julian Dugger scrambles against Pine-Richland on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, in Pine.

5 things to watch in WPIAL Week 10: Run vs. pass option to decide Class 5A playoff openers

The run-pass option is a staple for offenses nowadays and this year’s WPIAL Class 5A bracket is one big RPO.

Kinoch’s Ethan Alwine is a member of the 2023 football team.

A-K Valley football players to watch in 2023 Week 10

November 1, 2023

Player of the week

Leechburg’s Jayden Floyd stiff-arms Clairton’s Jaece Booker on Sept. 22.

A-K Valley high school football playoff matchups for 2023 Week 10

Class 4A first round

North Catholic’s Jack Fennell tries to bring down Highlands’ Luke Bombalski on Sept. 15.

Time flies and so does The Birdie as he makes his A-K Valley playoff picks

Last week: 7-2 (77.8%)

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