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Apollo-Ridge forward Mayce Anthony (right) prepares for the 2019 season August 14, 2019.

Apollo-Ridge girls soccer aims for postseason victory

August 17, 2019

In just five years, the Apollo-Ridge girls soccer team has made major strides, including three straight trips to the WPIAL playoffs.

Apollo-Ridge’s Nico Spagnola prepares for the 2019 season August 14, 2019.

Leechburg/Apollo-Ridge boys soccer co-op readies for debut

History will be made Aug. 31.

Apollo-Ridge’s Logan Harmon works on defense during a 7-on-7 game Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Freeport High School.

Apollo-Ridge’s Logan Harmon eager for camp after injury-shortened 2018 season

August 10, 2019

When turning his attention to Monday morning — the start of official preseason practices for high school football teams throughout the WPIAL — a big smile came across Logan Harmon’s face.

Youth soccer players took part in a camp at Apollo-Ridge July 8-12, 2019.

Youth camp helps fund Apollo-Ridge girls soccer team

July 17, 2019

Last week, the Apollo-Ridge girls soccer team held its fifth annual youth skills camp, which has become a benefit not only for the future of the program, but the present, as well.

Bradley Walker leads the Leechburg boys soccer team during a recent workout. The program is in its first season.

Leechburg, Apollo-Ridge boys soccer ready to take on WPIAL competition together

July 10, 2019

For the first time in the history of their schools, Apollo-Ridge and Leechburg will have a boys soccer program as the two schools have formed in a co-op agreement.

Knoch starting pitcher Amanda Fischer throws against Grove City during PIAA playoff action Monday, June 3, 2019 at Slippery Rock University.

Knoch’s Amanda Fischer named Valley News Dispatch Softball Player of the Year

June 22, 2019

2019 Valley News Dispatch Softball All-Stars

Kent Harkleroad will play in the Never Fear Being Different all-star game at Cupples Stadium.

Apollo-Ridge’s Kent Harkleroad ready to face best in all-star game

June 1, 2019

Kent Harkleroad soon will put on the helmet and jersey of the Waynesburg football team.

St. Joseph freshman CJ Singleton finished fifth at the WPIAL track championships May 16, 2019, at Slippery Rock.

Distance runner CJ Singleton continues to make history at St. Joseph

May 17, 2019

CJ Singleton made history in the fall as he became the first St. Joseph athlete to compete at the WPIAL and PIAA cross country championships.

Apollo-Ridge softball eliminated by two-time finalist Frazier

May 15, 2019

The Frazier softball team has played in the past two WPIAL Class 2A championship games, and it hopes to make it three straight in a couple of weeks.

(From right) Burrell’s Jocelyn Vickers, Allee Kuhns, Madi Walsh and Olivia Kelly run, as McKenzie White looks on Monday, May 13, 2019, at Burrell High School. The girls 4x100 relay team with compete at the WPIAL Class AA championships Thursday at Slippery Rock University.

Burrell girls sprint relay unit aims for another golden performance at WPIAL meet

May 14, 2019

Every year at this time, members of the Burrell girls 400-meter relay are focused on getting to the top of the podium at the WPIAL Class AA track and field championships.