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Chipper Harris celebrates Valley’s victory in the 1979 PIAA title game at the Civic Arena.

Valley to honor late basketball standout Chipper Harris

February 3, 2020

Late basketball standout Chipper Harris, who helped lead Valley High School to a state basketball title and Robert Morris to an NCAA tournament berth, never forgot his New Kensington roots.

Burrell’s Nick Sabo competes in the boys’ 100 yard butterfly for the Westmoreland County Coaches Association’s championship swim meet on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 at Derry Area High School.

Kiski Area freshmen impress at Westmoreland County swimming championships

January 25, 2020

A pair of Kiski Area freshmen were excited to see where they stood compared to the top swimmers in Westmoreland County.

Kiski Area’s Corben Kohut competes in the boys’ 100 yard butterfly during the Westmoreland County Coaches Association’s championship swim meet on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 at Derry Area High School.

Record-setting WCCA swimming meet for Belle Vernon’s Shahan, Mt. Pleasant’s Gardner

Heading into the Westmoreland County Coaches Association swimming and diving championships, Belle Vernon junior Ian Shahan and Mt. Pleasant senior Heather Gardner had their sights on reaching the record books.

Penn-Trafford’s Zach Rocco spins around in the corner of the court while keeping an eye on Franklin Regional defenders Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 at Penn-Trafford Holiday Tournament at Penn-Trafford High School.

College floor, atmosphere attract teams for ‘Shootout at Seton Hill’

January 24, 2020

Each March for the past few years, when teams get their section schedules for the following WPIAL season, Allen Deep begins to plan out his list of high school basketball showcase events.

Knoch’s Nina Shaw drives past Indiana’s Hannah Scardina (left) as Knights teammate Lauren Cihonski (42) looks on during Monday’s game. Shaw had 15 points in Knoch’s 62-43 win.

Freshmen making impact all over A-K Valley girls basketball scene

January 22, 2020

From the first game of this season, Nina Shaw was a focal point of the gameplan for the Knoch girls basketball team.

Kiski Area’s Sammy Starr celebrates a defeat on opponent Chase Kranitz of Norwin in the 152-pound final during the 67th Westmoreland County Coaches Association wrestling tournament Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, at Kiski Area High School.

Kiski Area wrestling wins 5th consecutive county title

January 4, 2020

Kiski Area’s wrestling dynasty continued to grow Saturday at the 67th Annual Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association tournament.

Hempfield’s Justin Cramer works to defeat Franklin Regional’s Anthony Alesi at 195 pounds during the WCCA wrestling tournament Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, at Kiski Area High School.

5 facts from the WCCA wrestling tournament

The 67th annual Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association wrestling tournament will conclude on Saturday at Kiski Area. Here are five interesting facts heading into the final day of competition.