Tag: Apollo-Ridge

Apollo-Ridge basketball coach Greg Fox prepares his team at practice on Nov. 14, 2019.

Apollo-Ridge boys basketball looks to take one more step forward

November 18, 2019

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.

Freeport receiver Terry Tomporoski hauls in a pass from Keith Conti on Nov. 10, 1979. Knoch prevailed, 10-0, in the Class AA opening round playoff game at Highlands High School.

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.

Kiski Area’s Lebryn Smith is taken down during a WPIAL Class 5A opening-round playoff game against Bethel Park on Friday.

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’s Nyasanu Greene breaks the tackle of Apollo-Ridge’s Dom Reiter and Logan Harmon in the second half at at Apollo-Ridge’s Owens Field Friday. Nov. 1, 2019.

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.

Kittanning quarterback Braydon Toy (3) leads the Wildcats onto the field before their WPIAL Class AA playoff Friday, Oct. 31, 2014, at Aliquippa.

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’s Logan Harmon (44) has rushed for 1,338 yards and 17 touchdowns this season.

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.