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Plum’s Eryck Moore carries the ball during a game against Kiski Area on Aug. 26.

A-K Valley don’t miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week 5

September 28, 2022

Class 5A Big East

Leechburg’s Macy Kubla (20) celebrates after defeating Trinity Christian, 3-1, on Monday in Forest Hills.

New cast of characters has Leechburg volleyball again competing for section title

September 26, 2022

The Leechburg girls volleyball team entered the season a younger group than the one that tied for last year’s Section 4-A title with Greensburg Central Catholic and made it all the way to the WPIAL semifinals.

Penn-Trafford’s Ella Spena deflects the ball back toward Derry during the Penn-Trafford volleyball tournament Sept. 17, 2022, at Penn-Trafford High School.

Top WPIAL teams hold on to spots in Volleyball Coaches Association rankings

The WPIAL girls volleyball section schedule has reached the midway point, and races in all four classifications are heating up.

Shady Side Academy’s Nate Mallory outruns Elizabeth Forward’s Richard Prokop (left) on Sept. 16, 2022. <span class="neFMT neFMT_brief-text">Shady Side Academy (1-3) won its first game Friday at South Allegheny.</span>

George Guido: What to look for at football season’s halfway point in the A-K Valley

September 24, 2022

Almost in the blink of an eye, the halfway point of the local high school football season has been reached – and some schools haven’t even played a conference game.

Clairton’s Capone Jones breaks into the open field against Leechburg in the second quarter Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at Neil C. Brown Stadium.

Leechburg comes up just short in quest for 1st win over Clairton

September 23, 2022

In a backfield of mostly underclassmen, Clairton looked to the only senior for big-play leadership.

After 29 consecutive road games, West Deer finally has a place to call home as Braves Stadium opened on Sept. 30, 1947. But Mars ruined the home opener with a 21-12 victory, led by Bill Gearing’s two touchdowns.

Through the Years: West Deer opened new stadium with loss to Mars

September 22, 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.

Upper St. Clair’s Jamaal Brown makes a catch during a preseason practice.

Back from the shore, Chick’s Picks has some sure-fire Week 4 winners

Chick’s Picks and her trusty crystal ball made their annual trip to the beach this week. Preparing for a full day of fun in the sun, Chick’s Picks lathered up the crystal ball with plenty of sunscreen as the adventure began.