Tag: McKeesport

Franklin Regional, McKeesport set to battle for playoff positioning

October 17, 2018

There is a lot on the line Friday when Franklin Regional and McKeesport tangle in a WPIAL Class 5A Big East Conference battle. The final two weeks of the regular season will be big for both teams. While they already have secured playoff berths, finishing in first place is still

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McKeesport’s triple-option too much for Kiski Area

October 12, 2018

It wasn't pretty for McKeesport, but it didn't need to be to look good on the scoreboard. On what felt like the first fall night of the season, the Tigers showed up Friday with plenty of big plays in their back pocket. McKeesport used splash plays from running backs Devin

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A-K Valley high school roundup: Apollo-Ridge girls soccer tops East Allegheny

October 6, 2018

Having snapped a four-game losing streak earlier in the week, the Apollo-Ridge girls soccer team is streaking in the other direction as it enters the stretch run of the regular season. Adeline Baustert scored what proved to be the winner, and Mayce Anthony tallied three assists to lead Apollo-Ridge (4-4-1,

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McKeesport runs all over Latrobe in conference victory

September 28, 2018

Run, run, and run again. Latrobe knew what was coming but couldn't stop the McKeesport Tigers from barreling their way on the ground during a

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A-K Valley high school roundup: Freeport girls soccer edges Highlands

September 26, 2018

The Freeport and Highlands girls soccer rivalry produced another thriller. Abby Bastaja scored in overtime, giving Freeport a 2-1 victory in a Class 2-AA game

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The Birdie enjoying school spirit throughout Westmoreland County

Last week: 12-3 (80 percent) Season: 46-16 (74.2 percent) School spirit has been high on the Birdie's priority list since he attended high school decades

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McKeesport’s passing fancy produces 54-0 win over Plum

September 22, 2018

McKeesport's flexbone option offense provides enough matchup problems for opposing defenses, but the Tigers threw in another dangerous wrinkle against Plum: a proficient passing attack.

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McKeesport hosting Plum for homecoming game in Saturday’s 3 things to watch in high school sports

September 21, 2018

This is the sixth year McKeesport is playing its homecoming game on a Saturday afternoon, and the Tigers have been successful in extending the party

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A-K Valley football preview capsules for Week 4

September 19, 2018

Class 5A northern Hampton (1-3, 0-3) at Fox Chapel (0-4, 0-3) 7 p.m. Friday, James Burk Athletic Complex, O'Hara Township On the air: TribHSSN.triblive.com Last

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Penn-Trafford slows down No. 3 McKeesport in upset victory

September 15, 2018

Penn-Trafford doubled up high-scoring McKeesport, but it was the Warriors defense that captured the spotlight Friday night. Josh Cheplick's fumble recovery for a touchdown in

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