Tag: Ligonier Valley

Ligonier Valley’s George Golden (background) and teammate Michael Marinchak (left center) talk to teammates Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 in a huddle before playing against Penns Valley at Hollidaysburg Senior High School during the District 6 semifinals.

Ligonier Valley, Carlynton hit reset buttons for PIAA playoffs matchup

March 6, 2020

Mike Kozy inferred District 6 Class 3A runner-up Ligonier Valley, which next season becomes a member of the WPIAL, is perceived to be out in the hinterlands though the Carlynton boys basketball coach is a bit familiar with the area.

Belle Vernon’s Hunter Ruokonen drives to the basket past Highlands’ Luke Cochran during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at Petersen Events Center.

Westmoreland basketball notebook: Belle Vernon aims to improve its defense

March 5, 2020

Ask Belle Vernon players about their runner-up finish in the WPIAL, and they immediately get defensive.

Belle Vernon players celebrate their victory over New Castle in the WPIAL Class 4A basketball semifinals.

Westmoreland high school notebook: Big year for Belle Vernon sports

February 29, 2020

It is far from finished, but Belle Vernon already can look back on a successful 2019-20 sports year.

Ligonier Valley’s 20-game win streak snapped by Richland in D6 title game

February 28, 2020

CRESSON — For a second season in a row, the Richland Rams proved too strong for the Ligonier Valley Rams and came away with a victory in the District 6 Class 3A boys basketball championship game.

Ligonier Valley brothers Matthew Marinchak (left) and Michael Marinchak will lead the Rams against Richland in the District 6 Class 3A championship game.

Ligonier Valley, Richland meet in District 6 title-game rubber match

February 27, 2020

It’s the last go-round for the Rams and the Rams.

Ligonier Valley’s Michael Marinchak dribbles down court against Penns Valley on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 at Hollidaysburg Senior High School during WPIAL basketball semifinal playoffs.

Ligonier Valley boys return to District 6 title game for another shot at Richland

February 25, 2020

HOLLIDAYSBURG — It’s back to the PIAA District 6 Class 3A championship game for the Ligonier Valley boys basketball team.

Ligonier Valley’s Michael Marinchak takes a shot during practice in the school gym earlier this season.

Ligonier Valley boys using speed, not size, to blaze through District 6 playoffs

February 24, 2020

The second season of John Berger’s second stint as boys basketball coach at Ligonier Valley has gone much like the first season of his second go-round at his alma mater.