Tag: Springdale

Highlands’ Jimmy Kunst works against Pine-Richland’s Owen Luellen and Andrew Lamendola during their game on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, at the CCBC Dome.
George Guido: Highlands-Hampton boys basketball showdown early highlight for 2023
January 1, 2023
Happy New Year to all our readers. The new year looks particularly interesting for what might be coming on the high school sports scene.

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The Freeport girls volleyball team celebrates with the state championship trophy after defeating York Catholic in the PIAA Class 2A final Nov. 19 at Cumberland Valley.
Alle-Kiski Valley’s top 10 sports stories of 2022
December 31, 2022
The year 2022 will long be remembered for many monumental happenings, from A-K Valley athletes’ accomplishments to championship performances and teams bringing home gold at the district, regional and state levels.

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St. Joseph guard Jimmy Giannetta (1) celebrates a late 3-pointer during St. Joseph’s 56-44 victory over Springdale on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022.
Jimmy Giannetta, St. Joseph dominate 4th quarter to defeat Springdale
December 9, 2022
For nearly three quarters, St. Joseph standout Jimmy Giannetta was rather quiet.

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Deer Lakes’ Ryan Hanes heads the ball in front of Harbor Creek defenders during their PIAA Class 2A state playoff game on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in West Deer.
Deer Lakes’ Ryan Hanes named 2022 Valley News Dispatch Boys Soccer Player of the Year
December 3, 2022
Postseason honors have been piling up for Deer Lakes senior Ryan Hanes.

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Plum’s Kaitlyn Killinger works against Moon’s Lillian Snyder during their WPIAL Class 3A semifinal on Nov. 1, 2022, at Gateway.
Plum’s Kaitlyn Killinger named 2022 Valley News Dispatch Girls Soccer Player of the Year
Kaitlyn Killinger works with a girl in her neighborhood, a member of the Plum youth soccer program, on several aspects of the game.

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Springdale’s John Hughes averaged double digits in scoring last season.
Springdale basketball team wants to improve on playoff loss
November 26, 2022
After a slow start, Springdale won seven of eight boys basketball games down the stretch to qualify for the WPIAL playoffs.

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The Springdale girls basketball team is working toward earning a third consecutive trip to the WPIAL playoffs.
Springdale girls no longer focused on roster size, turn attention to success
At a glance

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Riverview’s Lucas Heakins dives into the end zone to score on a 36-yard run at Three Rivers Stadium on Nov. 22, 1997 as the Raiders won the WPIAL Class A title, 19-14, over Fort Cherry.
Through the Years: Riverview celebrates 25th anniversary of WPIAL title
November 24, 2022
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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Aliquippa’s Tiquai Hayes (23) and Brandon Banks (9) celebrate a first-half touchdown during the Quips’ 42-7 victory over McKeesport in the WPIAL Class 4A semifinals Nov. 18, 2022, at Memorial stadium in Canonsburg.
George Guido: Aliquippa continues historic run of WPIAL championship appearances
November 19, 2022
While two WPIAL football finals were played Saturday, four more are slated for Acrisure Stadium on Friday.

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Bundled-up fans at Forbes Field on Thanksgiving Day, 1947, watch Willie Thrower score a touchdown as Ken High won its second consecutive WPIAL title over Har-Brack, 27-0. Thrower intercepted two passes, ran for one and passed for another.
Through the Years: In 1947, Ken High shut out Har-Brack
November 17, 2022
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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