Tag: Leechburg
The Birdie whistling a happy tune now that football is back in the A-K Valley
September 5, 2020
The TribLive HSSN high school sports staff logged on to a video conference call for the annual high school football preseason meeting.
Run vs. Pass: Fast-paced, high-scoring offenses finding a home in Alle-Kiski Valley
When Shawn Liotta took over the Burrell football program two years ago, he brought a fast-paced and exciting passing offense with him.
WPIAL volleyball teams grappling with indoor coronavirus safety restrictions
August 29, 2020
Girls volleyball teams in the WPIAL are beginning to feel like the walls are closing in on them.
Gov. Wolf’s recommendation to postpone high school sports gets mixed reactions
August 6, 2020
Gov. Tom Wolf’s recommendation that youth sports be postponed until Jan. 1 was met Thursday with mixed reactions.
A few more doors open for Black athletic directors as WPIAL tries to promote diversity
July 11, 2020
When Sto-Rox hired LaRoi Johnson as athletic director this summer, he used social media to thank those who had opened doors for him in his career.
New Leechburg football coach Randy Walters hopes attention to detail sparks success
July 8, 2020
You can see the sparkle in his eye, the pep in his step and the excitement in his voice. New Leechburg football coach Randy Walters is happy to be back on a football field.
Leechburg’s Andre Carter takes over athletic director post at challenging time
June 26, 2020
When Andre Carter came to Leechburg in August 2018 to coach the girls basketball team, he noted player development as one of his strengths.
Derry names Skillings next football coach
June 4, 2020
Vince Skillings was an all-state running back at Derry from 1974-77.
New A-K Valley coaches adapt to taking over programs during coronavirus pandemic
April 26, 2020
For high school football coaches, spring and summer are crucial to the development of their programs.
PIAA officials cancel spring sports season, winter sports championships
April 9, 2020
For nearly a month, high school student-athletes held out hope they could return to normalcy on the fields, courts and track.
