Tag: Armstrong

Kittanning’s 1944 team practices at Gilpin Field. The school was given permission by the federal government to play night games if the lights were turned off at halftime. Schools were advised to play daylight games in order to conserve electricity during World War II.
Through the years: Kittanning played at night despite request from U.S. Dept. of War
August 22, 2024
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.

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Deer Lakes’ Zach Grant celebrates after a kickoff return for a touchdown last season.
The Birdie tells A-K Valley seniors to take a bow, or hit a Griddy, in Week Zero
August 21, 2024
At this time of year, high school football players, especially seniors, often are admonished by old folks to appreciate what they have before it’s gone.

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The Sharks won the second annual Queens of the ‘Burgh girls volleyball event held Aug. 2-3, 2024, at All American Field House in Monroeville.
‘Queens of the ‘Burgh’ volleyball tournament grows in popularity in 2nd year
August 17, 2024
The Sharks dominated at the second annual Queens of the ‘Burgh girls volleyball tournament.

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Armstrong’s Joe Bartolowits pulls in a catch during a 7-on-7 competition at Burrell in July.
Armstrong looking for new cast to step up as team makes jump to Class 5A
August 8, 2024
With a move up to Class 5A, Armstrong knows that this season will definitely be a tough one, with a new class and new section opponents.

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Armstrong’s Emma Paul rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer against Connellsville during their WPIAL Class 5A playoff game on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Gateway.
Armstrong’s Emma Paul named 2023-24 TribLive HSSN Girls Athlete of the Year
July 3, 2024
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Elizabeth Forward pitcher Shelby Telegdy delivers against Hampton during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Cal.
2024 Trib HSSN Head of the Class: Softball Player and Coach of the Year for each classification
June 22, 2024
This spring, those sitting at head of the softball class had a clear view of so many individual and team standout performances.

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Thomas Jefferson’s Morgan Alisesky celebrates after stealing second base against Pittston Area during the eighth inning of the PIAA Class 5A state championship game on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Penn State.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school softball rankings for June 19, 2024
June 19, 2024
The 2024 high school softball season is in the books, leading to the final weekly Trib HSSN state softball rankings of the year.

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Freeport pitcher Sydney Selker delivers against Southmoreland during their WPIAL Class 3A playoff game on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Gateway.
Plum set to host inaugural senior all-star softball game
June 17, 2024
Many of the top senior softball players in the WPIAL will gather Tuesday evening for an all-star game at Plum High School.

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Chartiers-Houston’s Meadow Ferri makes a running catch on a ball hit by Union’s Addie Nogay during the WPIAL Class A softball championship game Friday, May 31, 2024, at Cal (Pa.)’s Lilley Field.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school softball rankings for June 8, 2024
June 8, 2024
The PIAA softball playoffs have reached the final four with two rounds in the books that caused many changes to the weekly Trib HSSN state softball rankings.

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Elizabeth Forward pitcher Shelby Telegdy delivers against Hampton during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Cal.
PIAA releases quarterfinal sites, times for 2024 state softball playoffs
June 4, 2024
The PIAA has announced sites and times for the the state softball quarterfinals with 10 WPIAL teams still in contention for a title.

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