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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.

Chartiers Valley’s Brayden Reynolds drives to the basket against Fox Chapel’s Alex Blaylock during their game Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, at Fox Chapel Area High School.

Alle-Kiski Valley boys basketball notebook: Fox Chapel looking to regain defensive form

January 14, 2021

For the past few years, the Fox Chapel boys basketball team has taken pride in its success on defense, but through three games this season, the Foxes haven’t quite lived up to their expectations.

Springdale’s Demitri Fritch pulls down a rebound between OLSH’s Luke Daeschner and Mark Pola on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, at Donald G. McGhee Fieldhouse.

No. 1 OLSH blows out No. 2 Springdale in battle of top teams

January 12, 2021

The matchup between WPIAL Class 2A No. 1 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and No. 2 Springdale on Tuesday was a year in the making.

Springdale’s Demitri Fritch works out next to head coach Aaron Epps during practice last season.

What to watch for in high school sports for Jan. 12, 2021: OLSH, Springdale square off

January 11, 2021

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and Springdale were on a collision course for a semifinals showdown in last year’s WPIAL Class 2A boys basketball playoffs.

Fox Chapel coach Zach Skrinjar talks to junior guard Eli Yofan during a practice on Tuesday, Nov. 24.

Limited offseason workouts impacts winter sports coaches, athletes

January 9, 2021

The winter sports offseason is when players and teams can use their extra time to improve for the following season. They get together, play in fall leagues, hold open gyms and attend summer team camps in order to become more of a team.

Springdale’s Ben Myford drives into the lane during their matchup with Northgate on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 at Donald C. McGhee Fieldhouse.

Springdale boys sloppy in 1st quarter but beat Northgate in opener

January 8, 2021

Springdale boys basketball coach Aaron Epps was expecting his team to be sloppy Friday night as it opened its season with a nonsection matchup against Northgate at Donald C. McGhee Fieldhouse.

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.