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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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Knoch’s Drew Ross (81) celebrates with Brady Linamen after scoring against Burrell on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, at Frozen Pond. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Knoch holds off Burrell in tight hockey game between rivals
December 15, 2025
The Knoch hockey team plays just one game in December, but the Knights made that solo contest count.

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Thomas Jefferson’s Jarrett Becoate defends on a pass intended for Mars’ Gabe Hein during first-round WPIAL 4A playoff action Friday October 31, 2025 at Thomas Jefferson Football Stadium. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
2025 WPIAL All-Conference Football Team: Greater Allegheny
December 13, 2025
Greater Allegheny Conference

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Quaker Valley’s Matthias Lezama works toward the goal past Moon defenders on Nov. 24 at RMU Island Sports Center. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
PIHL names players of the month for November
December 8, 2025
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League paid it forward. Four forwards with scoring punch are the league’s players of the month for November.

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Brady Linamen is a member of the 2025 Knoch hockey team.
Chase for playoffs heats up for A-K Valley hockey teams
November 30, 2025
The Knoch hockey team lost its first three games of the 2025-26 season.

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Blackhawk’s Aubree Hupp scores over Beaver’s Ava Wright on Jan. 16, 2024.
WPIAL girls basketball Class 4A season preview for 2025-26
November 26, 2025
When Oakland Catholic got past Blackhawk in a memorable Class 4A championship game last March, it was the Eagles’ first WPIAL title in almost 20 years.

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Knoch’s Teegan Finucan scores past North Catholic’s Owen Maddalon on Feb. 4.
WPIAL boys basketball Class 4A season preview for 2025-26
There might be a changing of the guard this season in Class 4A with several key players graduated from teams that went deep into the postseason a year ago, including champion Belle Vernon.

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