Tag: Plum

Deer Lakes' Jake McCaskey (27) delivers a pitch during their game against Freeport on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Freeport Community Park.
Deer Lakes’ Jake McCaskey named Valley News Dispatch Baseball Player of the Year
June 30, 2018
PLAYER OF THE YEAR Jake McCaskey Deer Lakes, senior, pitcher/shortstop Jake McCaskey tried to picture the scenario: a hitter version of himself against the pitching

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Freeport's Ally DeJidas works out Tuesday, March 13, 2018, during practice at the high school.
Freeport’s Ally DeJidas named Valley News Dispatch Softball Player of the Year
PLAYER OF THE YEAR Ally DeJidas Freeport, jr., center field Ally DeJidas knows her favorite home run from the spring season: a three-run blast that

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Southmorland no. 2 Cali Konek is greeted by her teammates on the bench as the clock winds down in the last quarter of the game against Belle Vernon on Monday, December 18, 2017.
High school notebook: WPIAL officials question timing of transfer rule
June 29, 2018
Transfers who switched schools this month might be treated differently by the PIAA than those who wait until July. If the PIAA board enacts a

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Deer Lakes Coach Steve Sciullo works with his varsity team during practice Wednesday July 26, 2017, at Deer Lakes High School.
A-K Valley notebook: Search begins for Deer Lakes football coach
June 23, 2018
Deer Lakes' football coaching position officially became vacant last week when the district's school board officially accepted Steve Sciullo's resignation after four years leading the

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Navari talks with teammates during a game.
Penn Hills grad Navari snags football coaching job
June 21, 2018
When Joe Navari was playing high school football for the Penn Hills Indians, he knew he would pick up coaching when his playing days were

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Plum's Markus Cestra steals second base under Canon-McMillan's Cam Walker during the first inning of their WPIAL semifinal Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at North Allegheny High School.
Plum athletes awarded postseason recognition
The Plum baseball team featured three players who earned first-team all-section honors this season after helping the Mustangs to a 16-5 finish. Senior infielder Marcus

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Two dozen recent Plum graduates will continue their athletic and academic pursuits at the collegiate level. In front, from left, are Katherine Jones, Danielle Sypolt, Tifani McElhose, Kristin MacConnell, Jamie Denzer and Sara Pearlman. In row two are Brianna Bialota, Jackson Gildea, Corey Thomas and Jacob George. In back are Bernard Campbell, Jackson Rogers, Tanner Froehlich, Markus Cestra and Logan Simmons. Others transitioning to athletics in college are Haley Chiusano, Meghan Christman, Karrson Ewing, Ryan Kircher, Kole Lisovich, Callan Scharba, Shelby Shumaker, Dylan Tomko and Sydney Young.
Plum athletes set to begin collegiate careers
June 8, 2018
Members of the Plum High School Class of 2018 accepted their diplomas June 7. The ceremony capped an important chapter in their lives. A number

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Plum volleyball coaches Carly Bonk and Kelsey Bonk prepare their team for the 2017 season at practice Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, at Plum.
A-K Valley notebook: We Serve First Foundation sponsors volleyball campers, coach
June 7, 2018
Ellen and Tim Toy found strength through volleyball during Ellen's years-long battle with cancer, and the sport continues to serve as a way to honor

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Kiski Area High School volleyball coach Ellen Toy speaks to her team before competing at Jam the Gym at Kiski Area on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014.
We Serve First Foundation sponsoring three players’ attendance at national volleyball camp
June 5, 2018
Ellen and Tim Toy found strength through volleyball during Ellen's years-long battle with cancer, and the sport continues to serve as a way to honor

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Former Plum player Mains set to lead Mustangs hockey program
June 1, 2018
When Phil Mains heard Plum hockey officials were interested in talking with him about their open head coach position, he was excited to see what

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