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Freeport’s Gavin Tola celebrates with Carson Kane after scoring against Derry on Dec. 3, 2025, at Freeport. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
A-K Valley boys basketball notebook: Teams battle for playoff positioning in Section 1-4A
January 22, 2026
It’s been quite a battle this winter among area boys basketball rivals in Section 1-4A.

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Knoch’s Derek Lang fights for a rebound with Burrell’s Trey Coury on Tuesday at Burrell High School. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
Knoch solid on both ends of floor in victory over Burrell
January 20, 2026
The list of things that travel effectively for the Knoch boys basketball team is a long one. The Knights’ efficient, ruthless offense is one with which all their Section 1-4A opponents will have to reckon.

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Logan Downes coaches the Knoch girls wrestling team during a match in the 2025-26 season. (Courtesy of Knoch wrestling boosters)
Knoch reinstates fired girls wrestling coach Logan Downes
January 15, 2026
Logan Downes is back coaching the Knoch girls wrestling team.

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Knoch's Roman DeFelice (13) attempts a shot over Latrobe's Michael Monios on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, at Plum. (Andrew Palla | For TribLive)
Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week for Jan. 11, 2026
January 11, 2026
Trib HSSN basketball team of the week – Knoch Knights

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Knoch players and fans celebrate the boys basketball team’s victory over North Catholic on Friday. (Antonio Rossetti | For TribLive)
Knoch boys knock off Class 4A top-ranked North Catholic
January 9, 2026
It was the Night of the Knights at North Catholic High School.

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Logan Downes coaches the Knoch girls wrestling team during a match in the 2025-26 season. (Courtesy of Knoch wrestling boosters)
Parents, wrestlers show support for recently fired Knoch girls wrestling head coach
A sizable contingent is expected to attend the Knoch school board meeting Wednesday to show support for Logan Downes, the school’s girls wrestling coach who was fired this week.

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Knoch’s Roman DeFelice (13) gets back on defense after nailing a 3-pointer in front of the Latrobe bench on Dec. 26, 2025, at Plum. (Andrew Palla | For TribLive)
Glass-cleaning skills help Knoch boys get off to sparkling start
January 3, 2026
Teegan Finucan knows which skill set the Knoch boys basketball team needs to lean on to win games. The 6-foot-1 senior guard and his teammates aren’t afraid to employ it.

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The Deer Lakes boys soccer team celebrates with the WPIAL championship trophy after defeating Beaver, 3-2, in the Class 2A final on Wednesday, Oct. 209 2025, at Highmark Stadium. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
2025 in A-K Valley sports: WPIAL, PIAA champions highlight calendar year
December 29, 2025
This year was the setting for many memorable moments where Alle-Kiski Valley athletes and teams shined with championship performances and accomplishments in all arenas of competition.

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Knoch's Liam Avon (24) attempts a shot amidst heavy pressure from Latrobe's Ian DeCerb (5) on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, at Plum. (Andrew Palla | For TribLive)
Knoch boys handle Latrobe’s physicality, hold on for victory at Plum tournament
December 26, 2025
The Knoch boys basketball team has put together five straight victories by matching the profile of their opponent. The Knights were tasked with trying to beat a big, physical team in Latrobe on Friday night at the Plum tournament.

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Highlands’ Brayden Spiering (left) attempts to guard Knoch’s Liam Avon on Friday at Highlands High School. (Josh Rizzo | For TribLive)
Knoch boys use balanced scoring, physical approach to top Highlands
December 19, 2025
Roman DeFelice can see how the Knoch boys basketball team has been ready for the dialed-up intensity that comes with section play. The Knights’ demanding nonconference schedule already has put them through the ringer.

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