Tag: Leechburg

Battle within the battle: A-K Valley defenses have challenge of facing various schemes, formations

August 20, 2023

Legendary Alabama football coach Paul “Bear” Bryant once said, “Offense sells tickets. Defense wins championships.”

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Leechburg hires Angela Franke as new athletic director

August 11, 2023

Angela Franke said the past couple of days have been a whirlwind since the Leechburg School Board voted to officially hire her as athletic director Wednesday evening.

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Union makes history by capturing Trib Cup in Class A

July 9, 2023

History was made in the chase for the Trib Cup in Class A in 2022-23.

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2023 Pennsylvania All-State Softball Team

July 6, 2023

Avonworth’s Alivia Lantzy, Seneca Valley’s Lexie Hames and Serra Catholic’s Caroline Malandra earned individual honors Thursday when the all-state softball team was announced.

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Former pro player in Florida takes over Leechburg boys soccer program

Justin Grubb recently moved back to Western Pennsylvania after wrapping up a five-year career playing professional soccer in Florida.

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Leechburg alum Andrew McDermott takes over as boys basketball coach at alma mater

June 30, 2023

Andrew McDermott has had plenty of coaching influences in his life.

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Springdale’s John Hughes earns Valley News Dispatch Baseball Player of Year award

June 24, 2023

John Hughes produced some eye-popping statistics this spring.

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Burrell’s Katie Armstrong repeats as Valley News Dispatch Softball Player of Year

2023 Valley News Dispatch Softball All-Stars

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After building Leechburg boys soccer program, coach moves on to Freeport

June 17, 2023

Brad Walker admitted it was difficult to part with a Leechburg boys soccer program he had built from the ground up, but, at the same time, he is excited for a new opportunity.

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Leechburg baseball team says goodbye to talented senior class

June 12, 2023

The Leechburg baseball team gathered in early January for workouts, which coach Heath Shimer said had a lot to do with the team having its best season since 2009.

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