Tag: Valley

Valley coach Marta Regus will break in a new starting lineup this season.

Valley girls have much to figure out with major turnover

November 27, 2023

As the Valley girls basketball team focuses on the start of another season in rugged Section 1-4A, the Vikings will be doing it with a minimal roster.

Jenkins wants to toughen up Valley boys basketball

When Ed Jenkins learned of the boys basketball coach opening at Valley in August, he became intrigued. Serving as an assistant for the first-year staff of the Valley football program, he thought, why not build some continuity across the two programs?

Greensburg Salem’s Gionnah Ruffner will play for the East team at the 2023 WCCA girls volleyball match.

Ligonier Valley to host 2nd annual WCCA girls volleyball match

November 10, 2023

The inaugural Westmoreland County Coaches Association girls volleyball match was a rousing success last fall, so it was a no-brainer for organizers to bring the event back.

Kittanning’s Zane Dudek breaks away from Yough’s Eric Borkovich on Nov. 1, 2013. Dudek scored on runs of 47, 49 and 67 yards, but it wasn’t enough as the Cougars won their first playoff game, 57-42.

Through the years: Yough outslugged Kittanning in 2013 playoff barnburner

November 9, 2023

Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that have shaped local scholastic history.

Chad Ryan (33) of Highlands celebrates a 21-yard scoring pass from Jarrod Sleppy following a botched field-goal attempt Oct. 30, 1998. The Golden Rams finished their first perfect season with a 40-0 victory over Kittanning.

Through the years: In 1998, Highlands crushed Kittanning for 1st perfect season

November 2, 2023

Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that have shaped local scholastic history.

West Mifflin’s Armand Hill carries past Avonworth’s Andrew Kuban during the fourth quarter on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in Ohio Twp.

WPIAL Class 3A football roundup: Freshman Armand Hill carries West Mifflin past South Park

October 28, 2023

A week after running for nearly 500 yards, freshman Armand Hill rushed for 201 yards and three touchdowns as West Mifflin scored a 35-0 win at South Park (6-4, 3-3) to lock down second place in the Class 3A Western Hills Conference on Friday night.

Ken High’s Joe Giordano takes a breather after returning a kickoff 93 yards for the decisive score as the Red Raiders kept their hopes alive for a third straight WPIAL title with a 25-19 victory at Ambridge on Oct. 25, 1948.

Through the years: In 1948, Ken High won bruising battle with Ambridge

October 26, 2023

Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that have shaped local scholastic history.