Tag: Apollo-Ridge
Undefeated Avonworth earns 14 spots on all-conference 1st team in Allegheny
November 27, 2019
Undefeated conference champion Avonworth dominated the all-conference voting this season by claiming 14 of the available 28 first-team spots.
With new coach, veteran roster, Apollo-Ridge girls eye return trip to playoffs
November 18, 2019
Mike Monstrola served as a coach for the Apollo-Ridge junior high boys basketball program last year, but he often made it a point to take in games involving the Vikings boys and girls varsity teams.
Apollo-Ridge boys basketball looks to take one more step forward
The Apollo-Ridge boys basketball team made a leap back to prominence last year, improving by seven wins, both overall and in section play, from the year before.
George Guido’s Through the Years: Big crowd watched Knoch beat Freeport
November 7, 2019
Each Friday throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that are part of local scholastic history.
A-K Valley football teams fall short in 1st round of WPIAL playoffs
November 2, 2019
When sophomore Cody Dykes connected on a 33-yard field goal early in the second quarter of Friday’s WPIAL Class 5A first-round game at Bethel Park, the Kiski Area football team held a 10-point lead.
New Brighton staves off Apollo-Ridge rally for playoff victory
November 1, 2019
New Brighton won its first WPIAL playoff game in 18 seasons Friday night at Apollo’s Owens Field.
Chick’s Picks plays a trick before making WPIAL playoff predictions
October 31, 2019
Halloween is one of Chick’s Picks’ favorite holidays — mostly for the candy, but also for the costumes. As always, Chick’s Picks puts plenty of effort into her disguise each year.
George Guido: Kittanning played final football game 5 years ago
Each Friday throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that are part of local scholastic history.
Apollo-Ridge thrilled to stay at home on a Friday night
October 30, 2019
The Apollo-Ridge Vikings are celebrating the 100th anniversary of Owens Field this season. On Friday, they’ll get to do it in style by hosting their first home playoff game since 2014.
A-K Valley high school football Q&A with Apollo-Ridge’s Klay Fitzroy
The Apollo-Ridge Vikings closed out their regular season schedule this past Friday with a 43-33 loss to Charleroi.
