Tag: Freeport

Burrell starting pitcher Stephen Hasson Freeport delivers against Freeport on Tuesday.

Burrell uses brilliant pitching, timely small ball to beat Freeport

April 9, 2024

Flashy offense was not in the game plan for the Burrell Bucs. All they needed to do was effectively put the ball in play and execute on three separate occasions to back their starting pitcher.

Deer Lakes’ Billy Schaeffer takes off on a fast break after grabbing a loose ball from Forest Hills’ Brandon Gregovich during a PIAA Class 3A second-round game.

Deer Lakes’ Billy Schaeffer leads Valley News Dispatch boys basketball all-stars

March 30, 2024

Player of the Year

Freeport pitcher Sydney Selker healthy, aims to make final season memorable

March 27, 2024

Sydney Selker wasn’t accustomed to sitting out a softball game, no matter at what level.

Knoch’s Giona Lavorini wins duel for gold at PIAA Class 2A swim meet

March 16, 2024

Knoch junior Giona Lavorini bested rival Peyton Scott, a junior from Indiana, for the WPIAL Class 2A title March 1 at Pitt’s Trees Pool.

Freeport’s Kasey Schrecongost, Kira Schrecongost, Caitlyn Brennan and Mary Ann Altman

Freeport’s Schrecongost takes PIAA silver in 100 butterfly

March 15, 2024

Leah Shackley is fast.

Erik Streussnig figures to be a key starting pitcher for Plum this season.

Alle-Kiski Valley baseball preview: Plum reloads for another run

March 14, 2024

It was another banner year in 2023 for the Plum baseball team.

Deer Lakes’ Billy Schaeffer grabs a loose ball over Mercyhurst Prep’s Alex Manendo during PIAA Class A first round action Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Deer Lakes High School.

A-K Valley’s top seniors set for 27th annual Cager Classic basketball all-star games

March 13, 2024

Some of the top senior boys and girls basketball players from the A-K Valley and beyond will take part in the 27th annual Cager Classic, set for April 6, at Highlands High School.

Avonworth pitcher Alivia Lantzy delivers against Southmoreland during the WPIAL Class 3A championship game on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Lilly Field.

2024 WPIAL Class 3A softball preseason breakdown

Avonworth won a second consecutive WPIAL Class 3A title and a third in four years last spring, and the Lopes again have the look of a team worthy of hoisting a championship trophy.