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Freeport’s Maya Borghol rounds the bases past head coach Sam Ross after hitting a home run during a game against Deer Lakes Friday, April 13, 2018, at Freeport Community Park.
Alle-Kiski Valley notebook: Freeport’s Borghol out indefinitely
April 7, 2019
Already without key pieces because of graduation, Freeport’s softball team is dealing with the loss of one of its most productive returners.

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Thomas Jefferson seniors planning to continue their academic/athletic careers in college include, in front, from left, Darius Barrett (Clarion), A.J. Meshanko (California, Pa.), Jenna Clark (Yale), Josh Reynolds (Pitt-Johnstown); back, Max Shaw (North Carolina), Alex Territ (Washington & Jefferson) and Dom Serapiglia (Tulsa).
Thomas Jefferson athletes sign letters of intent, break records
April 5, 2019
Notebook items in and around the Thomas Jefferson High School campus:

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The 2019 Penn Hills boys fitness team includes, from left, Luke Hansen, Jesse Ternent, Charlie Joe Rosemeyer, Josh Gerken and Steve Salah. Cam Clark also is part of the team.
Penn Hills fitness team welcomes New York programs for competition
April 4, 2019
In recent years, Penn Hills athletics has experienced many firsts. After winning WPIAL basketball and PIAA football titles, Penn Hills can celebrate another first on a slightly different scale.

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Mars Area is reflected in their runner-up trophy after their game against Neumann-Goretti during the PIAA Class AAA boys basketball championship on Friday, March 18, 2016 at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pa. Neumann-Goretti won 99-66.
George Guido: State Rep. Conklin proposes to amend legislation regarding public, private school playoffs
April 2, 2019
The hot-button issue of Pennsylvania high school sports — holding separate playoffs for public and private schools — is about to get hotter.

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Greensburg Salem’s Reid Amundson
Westmoreland athletes of the week: Greensburg Salem’s Reid Admundson, Ligonier Valley’s Jane Garver
Reid Admundson

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Shelby Gogal and the St. Joseph softball team will face Springdale in a section matchup Tuesday.
A-K Valley look-ahead: Week of April 1, 2019
March 31, 2019
Monday

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Oakmont’s Alyssa Cappa, playing for her Nitro club team this summer, will take part in an international softball tournament from Friday to Sunday in the Netherlands.
A-K Valley high school notebook: Cappa throws her way into Riverview record book
March 29, 2019
Alyssa Cappa went after Riverview’s strikeout record during one of her handful of pitching appearances last season.

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Senior members of the 2019 league champion Baldwin inline hockey team include, in front, from left, Johnny Valente, Ryan Butler, Andrew Lydon; and in back, Andrew Golvash, Nate Hobson, Brendan Ferrari and Jason Depretis.
Baldwin inline hockey team wins back-to-back titles
Back-to-back.

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Kiski Valley’s Cam Taylor (left) works out with Andrew Bigler Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2019, at Davis Field in Vandergrift.
Kiski Valley rugby gets boost from Buckheads transfers
March 28, 2019
Kiski Valley boys rugby coach Seth Erwin was already excited about the group he had returning from a team that was the state runner-up last year, and then he received some news in the offseason that made his roster even stronger.

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Burrell’s Tyler Stewart celebrates his second goal with Gio Palombo during the second period of their Penguins Cup Division 2 semifinal against Connellsville Monday, Mar. 11, 2019, at RMU Island Sports Center.
Alle-Kiski Valley notebook: Burrell hockey gets shot at nation’s best
March 27, 2019
Burrell didn’t get the PIHL championship it sought, but the Bucs are turning their attention from competing against Western Pennsylvania to playing some of the top teams in the country.

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Driscoll scholar/athlete award nominees announced
March 26, 2019
The Westmoreland County Judge John J. Driscoll scholar/athlete committee, made up of athletic directors from the 18 county high schools, met Tuesday to decide who would win the 2019 Excellence Award at the April 30 banquet.

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Mars coach Dana Petruska and Deer Lakes coach Dave Petruska high five during practice of the annual Cager Classic on March 21, 2019, at Highlands High School.
George Guido: Deer Lakes grad Dana Petruska an early beneficiary of Title IX
If you’re a female playing or coaching high school sports, you owe a debt of gratitude to U.S. Sen. Birch Bayh, who died recently at 91.

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Plum’s Evan Sante works out at first base during practice Thursday, Mar. 14, 2019, at Plum High School.
Alle-Kiski Valley lookahead for Week of March 25, 2019
March 24, 2019
MONDAY

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Daniel Hawkins
East Deer standout Hawkins honored by A-K Valley hall selection
March 23, 2019
At 95, Daniel Hawkins can sum up his life succinctly.

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Shaler Area notes: Unified bocce team competes at state competition
March 21, 2019
The Shaler unified bocce team wrapped up its season last Wednesday at the state championships in Hershey.

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Deer Lakes’ Colin Kadlick celebrates in the second half against Forest Hills’ during PIAA boys 3A action Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Armstrong Jr. Sr. High School.
George Guido: Deer Lakes boys highlights memorable basketball season in A-K Valley
March 19, 2019
It’s time to close the book on another scholastic basketball season in the Alle-Kiski Valley.

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A-K Valley high school notes: Walker to build Leechburg boys soccer team
March 18, 2019
Brad Walker knows about rebuilding. Now he will just be building.

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Alle-Kiski Valley lookahead for Week of March 18, 2019
March 17, 2019
Monday

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Norwin boys take 3rd at state team bowling tournament
March 16, 2019
A day after Cedar Crest bowlers won the boys and girls singles titles, the school also captured the boys team state tournament title at 222 Lanes in Ephrata.

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Deer Lakes’ Jack Hollibaugh (34) shoots over North Catholic’s Hans Rottmann (25) during a WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinal game Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 at North Allegheny.
George Guido: Deer Lakes opponent making name for itself
March 12, 2019
For the first time, the Deer Lakes boys basketball team will have a second-round PIAA playoff game.

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