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Riverview coach Jill Catanzaro (right) guides a half-court scrimmage at practice on Nov. 23, 2022.

Despite small roster, Riverview girls in position to stay in section hunt

November 25, 2022

The Riverview girls basketball team would like to extend its legacy of making the WPIAL playoffs 12 of the past 13 seasons.

Riverview coach Phil McGivney (dark shirt) confers with his team before practice on Nov. 23, 2022.

Riverview boys look to build on solid foundation

While Phil McGivney’s first year at Riverview didn’t produce a playoff berth for the Raiders boys basketball team, the belief is that the future is bright.

Riverview’s Lucas Heakins dives into the end zone to score on a 36-yard run at Three Rivers Stadium on Nov. 22, 1997 as the Raiders won the WPIAL Class A title, 19-14, over Fort Cherry.

Through the Years: Riverview celebrates 25th anniversary of WPIAL title

November 24, 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.

Bundled-up fans at Forbes Field on Thanksgiving Day, 1947, watch Willie Thrower score a touchdown as Ken High won its second consecutive WPIAL title over Har-Brack, 27-0. Thrower intercepted two passes, ran for one and passed for another.

Through the Years: In 1947, Ken High shut out Har-Brack

November 17, 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.

Riverview junior Lola Abraham has given a verbal commitment to join the women’s soccer team at the University of Pittsburgh.

Pitt’s the pick for Riverview scoring sensation Lola Abraham

November 16, 2022

Riverview junior Lola Abraham has put together an impressive resume of on-field soccer results the past several years with her Pittsburgh Riverhounds Academy club and with her high school teammates.

Riverview’s Amberson Bauer runs at the Gateway Invitational at Boyce Park on Sept. 3, 2022.

Riverview runners finish 5th at PIAA championships

November 13, 2022

The WPIAL represented itself well in the PIAA Class A boys cross country championship meet in Hershey on Nov. 5.

Verona coach Joe Zelek, Harold Mauro, Garry Lyle and assistant Carl England plot strategy as Verona looked to face East Huntingdon on Nov. 10, 1962. A year later, Lyle would become the first Black athlete at George Washington University. He later played seven seasons with the Bears.

Through the Years: In 1962, Verona made last-minute grab at Gardner points

November 10, 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.