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Fox Chapel’s Eli Yofan drives between Hempfield’s Joe Fiedor and Michael Hosni on Feb. 2.

4 A-K Valley teams receive top 4 seeds for WPIAL basketball tournament

February 23, 2021

In a year like no other, every WPIAL basketball team had the opportunity to play in the postseason this year, and when the WPIAL announced the brackets on Tuesday, four teams from the Alle-Kiski Valley found themselves with top-four seeds in their respective classifications.

Highlands’ Caliel Long (left) and Knoch’s Tyler Buterbaugh will play in the WPIAL postseason.

A-K Valley boys basketball notebook: All 14 boys teams opt into WPIAL playoffs

February 18, 2021

The WPIAL basketball playoffs are approaching, and teams had until Thursday afternoon to decide whether they were going to play in this year’s open tournament format.

Leechburg’s Eli Rich shoots a layup during a Section 3-1A matchup against St. Joseph on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021.

Leechburg tops St. Joseph in another high-scoring Section 3-1A matchup

February 12, 2021

Anytime Leechburg’s Dylan Cook and St. Joseph’s Andrew Sullivan step onto the court, expect a high-scoring effort.

Leechburg guard Dylan Cook looks to avoid pressure from two Propel Andrew Street defenders during their section matchup on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019

A-K Valley boys basketball notebook: Dylan Cook hits 1,000 points for high-scoring Leechburg

February 4, 2021

Last Friday, Aquinas Academy’s super sophomore Vinnie Cugini became the fastest player in WPIAL history to reach the 1,000-point milestone, and although it was a historic night for Cugini, he wasn’t the only player to accomplish the feat that night.

Knoch’s Ryan Lang brings the ball upcourt during a game against Mars on Dec. 11, 2020, in Adams.

Starting 5: A guide to the 2020-21 A-K Valley high school basketball season

January 7, 2021

WPIAL basketball season resumes Friday following a three-week pause initiated by Gov. Tom Wolf. Here is a look at the top storylines, teams and players to watch around the A-K Valley.

Clairton running back Dontae Sanders breaks into the clear against Jeannette Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 at McKee Stadium in Jeannette.

WPIAL finalists Jeannette, Clairton lead all-Eastern Conference football team

December 17, 2020

WPIAL Class A finalists Jeannette and Clairton combined to earn 19 first-team spots on the all-Eastern Conference football team in a vote of coaches.

Freeport’s Vinnie Clark

2020 Valley News Dispatch Football All-Stars

December 12, 2020

Here’s a look at the 2020 Valley News Dispatch football all-star team:

Leechburg’s Christine Guo battles Greensburg Central Catholic’s Gia Scala for a loose ball last season.

Leechburg girls coach shares special bond with team as they build for future

December 2, 2020

Leechburg girls basketball coach Andre Carter has a special bond with his team.

Leechburg guard Dylan Cook looks to avoid pressure from two Propel Andrew Street defenders during their section matchup last season.

Run-and-gun Leechburg boys looking to keep pedal to the floor

Last season, the Leechburg boys basketball team loved to run, play fast and create as many scoring opportunities as possible.

Deer Lakes’ Michael Sullivan celebrates after scoring the tying goal during the second half opf the WPIAL Class AA championship game against Shady SIde Academy on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, at North Allegheny.

Deer Lakes’ Michael Sullivan chosen Valley News Dispatch Boys Soccer Player of the Year

November 28, 2020

Valley News Dispatch Boys Soccer Player of the Year

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