PIAA reveals which WPIAL teams will voluntarily ‘play up’ for 2026-27, 2027-28 seasons
December 12, 2025
Two WPIAL boys basketball teams that recently reached the state finals will voluntarily play in higher classifications for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons.
Through the Years: 60 years ago, Oakmont rallied for 2nd WPIAL title
November 27, 2025
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.
Riverview girls welcome new coach, return plenty of talent
The Riverview girls basketball team went through change in the offseason after the Raiders took part in the WPIAL playoffs for the ninth year in a row.
A-K Valley Class 2A wrestling preview: Knoch’s Owen Layhew set to make program history
November 25, 2025
Owen Layhew will likely knock off two Knoch wrestling historical milestones before Christmas. The Knights’ 145-pound senior will be pursuing plenty of history as he attempts to navigate his way back to the WPIAL final.