Tag: Riverview

Kittanning’s 1944 team practices at Gilpin Field. The school was given permission by the federal government to play night games if the lights were turned off at halftime. Schools were advised to play daylight games in order to conserve electricity during World War II.
Through the years: Kittanning played at night despite request from U.S. Dept. of War
August 22, 2024
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.

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Deer Lakes’ Peyton Kushon works past Shady Side Academy goalkeeper Noah Levitt to score the winning goal on Sept. 5, 2023.
A-K Valley boys soccer preview: Deer Lakes opens season with chip on its shoulder
August 21, 2024
It was another strong regular season for the Deer Lakes boys soccer team that concluded with a section title, but its reign as defending WPIAL champs didn’t last as long as they wanted.

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Riverview’s Cam Long
Riverview senior Cam Long is eager to lead, teach football teammates
August 20, 2024
The Riverview football team scrimmaged Brashear last Saturday, and though senior Cam Long didn’t suit up, the senior offensive guard and nose tackle’s presence still was felt on the field.

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Riverview’s Max Kratt pulls in a catch during a 7-on-7 tournament in July at Burrell High School.
Excitement builds as Riverview continues quest to return to playoffs
August 19, 2024
In Class A football, large rosters are mostly uncommon.

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Riverview’s Rio Stotts throws up the peace sign as he enters the end zone before Carlynton’s Devonte Dean dives for the tackle last season.
The Birdie’s A-K Valley football picks are sure to be golden this season
August 18, 2024
Last season: 88-28 (75.9%)

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Riverview boys basketball coach Dre Corbin leads an open gym July 18, 2024, at Riverview.
Dre Corbin jumps quickly into boys basketball coaching role at Riverview
July 24, 2024
When Dre Corbin came on board in early May as the as the Riverview boys basketball coach, he saw an enthusiastic athletic environment in which to offer his coaching abilities and put forth his goals to raise the program to a level of success.

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Andre Carter spent three years as the athletic director at Leechburg.
Andre Carter steps into new role as Riverview athletic director
July 23, 2024
Andre Carter knows a lot about the athletes at Riverview.

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Greensburg Central Catholic players celebrate as time expires in the WPIAL Class 2A championship game against Serra Catholic on Feb. 29.
Greensburg Central Catholic returns to top of Class A Trib Cup standings
July 11, 2024
A year after their three-year run of winning the Class A Trib Cup ended, Greensburg Central Catholic is back on top.

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Springdale’s John Hughes hit .558 with three homers, three doubles, two triples and had 16 RBIs in 2024.
Springdale’s John Hughes again named Valley News Dispatch Baseball Player of Year
June 22, 2024
John Hughes had a season to remember at Springdale in 2023, winning the WPIAL batting title to go with 78 strikeouts on the mound.

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Riverview’s Lola Abraham works past Dock Mennonite’s Ashley Lapp during the PIAA Class A championship game on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at Cumberland Valley.
Riverview’s Lola Abraham selected Gatorade Pennsylvania Girls Soccer Player of the Year
June 21, 2024
Lola Abraham enjoyed one of the most prolific high school careers in WPIAL girls soccer history, and that included a 2023 senior season when she scored 77 goals and added 20 assists to help lead the Riverview girls soccer team to the WPIAL and PIAA title games.

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