Tag: Kiski Area

Kiski Area coach Corey Smith said he is optimistic about his team’s second half of the season: “I believe that we are going to take care of business in the next couple of weeks.” (Christopher Horner | TribLive)

In midst of roller-coaster season, Kiski Area boys buckle seatbelts for 2nd half run

January 8, 2026

With an inexperienced roster that has a plethora of depth, the Kiski Area boys basketball team has had a roller-coaster type of season that has led to a .500 record through its first 12 games.

Plum’s Tori Glogowski drives past Kiski Area’s Alaysia Bell during their game on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, at Kiski Area. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)

What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Jan. 5, 2026: Penn Hills, Plum girls to battle in Section 1-5A

January 4, 2026

Welcome to the first night of WPIAL girls basketball section action in 2026.

Kiski Area’s Ava Golding (left), shown during last season’s WPIAL championships, placed second in her weight class at the Powerade Tournament. (Andrew Palla | For TribLive)

Kiski Area girls place 3 wrestlers at prestigious Powerade tournament

January 1, 2026

Kiski Area has been known for the success of its wrestling program, and after a fourth-place team finish at the Powerade tournament, the girls are looking to add to that reputation.

The Deer Lakes boys soccer team celebrates with the WPIAL championship trophy after defeating Beaver, 3-2, in the Class 2A final on Wednesday, Oct. 209 2025, at Highmark Stadium. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)

2025 in A-K Valley sports: WPIAL, PIAA champions highlight calendar year

December 29, 2025

This year was the setting for many memorable moments where Alle-Kiski Valley athletes and teams shined with championship performances and accomplishments in all arenas of competition.

Cannon McMillion Marlee Solomon Wrestles Connect Area, Daylee Watson, in the 112 pound Championship match during the PIAA Class wrestling tournament Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Giant Center in Hershey.
Canon-McMillan’s Marlee Solomon (left) won the 118-pound title at the Powerade tournament Sunday. (Louis B. Ruediger | TribLive)

Behind 2 champs, Canon-McMillan girls wrestlers win Powerade team title

December 28, 2025

Canon-McMillan’s Marlee Solomon and Yunuen Ayala climbed to the top of the medals podium Sunday and lifted the host Big Macs to a team championship at the Powerade girls wrestling tournament.

Kiski head coach Colyn Haugh during the WCCA 7-on-7 July 17, 2025 at Hempfield Area High School. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)

Kiski Area football coach Colyn Haugh resigns, takes position in CFL

December 23, 2025

Colyn Haugh called Tuesday a “bittersweet day” because he officially was moving on from one opportunity to the next in his coaching career.

Springdale native Dick DeVenzio participates in a dribble-thon fundraiser on the Duke campus when he a student-athlete at the university in 1969. In the background is the iconic Duke chapel. (Submitted)

Alle-Kiski Valley Hall of Fame reveals latest class

Whether he was called the “Dynamo Dandy” or the “Dynamic Dynamo,” Dick DeVenzio left his mark on Springdale basketball and will be honored posthumously at the Alle-Kiski Valley Hall of Fame’s 55th induction banquet May 16 at the Pittsburgh Shriners Center, Harmar.