Tag: Plum
A-K Valley wrestling teams overcoming obstacles as they return to mat
January 7, 2021
For the past 30 years, Kiski Area wrestling coach Chris Heater has spent most of his winter vacation in the wrestling room, putting his athletes through practices and preparing them for tournaments and future matches.
Starting 5: A guide to the 2020-21 A-K Valley high school basketball season
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.
Plum wrestler Vinny Citrano eager to take first steps on road to Hershey
January 6, 2021
For Vinny Citrano, the return to the Plum wrestling room this week was a welcome change.
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.
Thomas Jefferson trio earns all-state honors in Class 4A
December 23, 2020
The Thomas Jefferson football team added to an already crowded trophy case this season by capturing WPIAL and PIAA championships.
Athletes motivated to stay in shape during pause in high school sports
December 18, 2020
With repeated shutdowns of school sports and closing of local gyms, high school athletes have had to find their own ways to train throughout this year as they prepared for fall and winter sports.
WPIAL football players sign with Division I FBS, FCS programs
December 16, 2020
Division I FBS
Seniors who drove Plum football to new heights make college choices on signing day
Evan Azzara anchored the Plum offensive line with power for several years.
2020 Valley News Dispatch Football All-Stars
December 12, 2020
Here’s a look at the 2020 Valley News Dispatch football all-star team:
After a down year, Kiski Area wrestling looking to prove it belongs among Class AAA elite
December 9, 2020
The Kiski Area wrestling team might have fallen short in many areas last season, and the Cavaliers might have lost a ton of talent, but don’t expect them to be anything short of motivated entering a season like no other.
