Tag: Apollo-Ridge

First-place Shady Side Academy huddles with coach David Vanais before a section clash with Apollo-Ridge on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021. SSA will be in WPIAL playoffs for the 18th straight season.
Late surge carries Shady Side Academy boys past Apollo-Ridge
February 19, 2021
Even after Shady Side Academy sustained a 30-point loss in the opening round of last year’s WPIAL playoffs, coach David Vadnais felt good about his program going forward.

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Apollo-Ridge girls basketball coach Ray Bartha talks to his team in a timeout Monday.
Apollo-Ridge girls display grit in rebound section win
February 10, 2021
With a mix of experienced seniors and younger players still testing their abilities at the high school level, the Apollo-Ridge girls basketball team remains a work in progress, veteran coach Ray Bartha said.

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Apollo-Ridge senior Emily Bonelli warms up for the second half of a Section 4-2A game with Greensburg Central Catholic on Feb. 8, 2021, at Apollo-Ridge High School. The Vikings edged the Centurions, 46-42.
Apollo-Ridge girls edge Greensburg Central Catholic for key section victory
February 8, 2021
In crunch time, the Apollo-Ridge girls basketball team stood tall.

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Shady Side Academy’s Rian Fitzgerald takes a jumper during their Section 3-3A matchup with Apollo-Ridge.
Hot start fuels Shady Side Academy boys in Section 3-3A win over Apollo-Ridge
January 29, 2021
When Section 3-3A opponents Shady Side Academy and Apollo-Ridge took the floor Friday, one team was bound to come away with its first loss of the season.

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Highlands’ Jimmy Kunst (right) celebrates with teammates after time expired in their 52-51 victory over Mars on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at Mars Area High School.
A-K Valley boys basketball notebook: No. 3 Highlands stacking up wins
January 28, 2021
One year after winning their first WPIAL championship since 1995, the victories keep coming for the Highlands boys basketball team.

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Apollo-Ridge senior Klay Fitzroy looks for an open teammate during their Section 3-3A matchup against Valley on Jan. 22, 2021.
Apollo-Ridge overcomes rough start to earn section win over Valley
January 22, 2021
After overcoming a rough start in its second game of the season Friday, the Apollo-Ridge boys basketball team took a small lead midway through the second quarter of its matchup with Valley and never looked back.

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Chartiers Valley’s Brayden Reynolds drives to the basket against Fox Chapel’s Alex Blaylock during their game Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, at Fox Chapel Area High School.
Alle-Kiski Valley boys basketball notebook: Fox Chapel looking to regain defensive form
January 14, 2021
For the past few years, the Fox Chapel boys basketball team has taken pride in its success on defense, but through three games this season, the Foxes haven’t quite lived up to their expectations.

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Knoch’s Ryan Lang brings the ball upcourt during a game against Mars on Dec. 11, 2020, in Adams.
Starting 5: A guide to the 2020-21 A-K Valley high school basketball season
January 7, 2021
WPIAL basketball season resumes Friday following a three-week pause initiated by Gov. Tom Wolf. Here is a look at the top storylines, teams and players to watch around the A-K Valley.

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Beaver Falls’ Josh Hough (10) rushes the ball during their game against Sto-Rox on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020.
Beaver Falls trio leads 7 WPIAL players on Class 2A all-state football team
December 22, 2020
A month after winning a WPIAL football title, Beaver Falls teammates Josh Hough, Mitchell Myers and Tyler Jones have reason to celebrate again.

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Freeport’s Vinnie Clark
2020 Valley News Dispatch Football All-Stars
December 12, 2020
Here’s a look at the 2020 Valley News Dispatch football all-star team:

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