Tag: Kiski Area

Kiski’s Ethan Bombalski is tripped by West Chester East’s Mikey Tordone during the Class A Pennsylvania State Finals March 25, at RMU Island Sports Center.

Kiski hockey team reloads in quest to defend Class A title

October 30, 2023

Kiski Area’s hockey team put together a nine-game winning streak last season before losing two of its final three regular-season games.

Members of Highlands’ varsity football team take to the field against Hampton on Friday, at Highlands High School.

After strong finish, Highlands, Kiski Area ready for tough tests in WPIAL playoffs

October 28, 2023

Highlands and Kiski Area took care of business in their final two Greater Allegheny Conference games to punch their tickets to the WPIAL Class 4A playoffs.

Kiski Area and Armstrong meet at midfield for the coin toss before their game Oct. 27, 2023, at Kiski Area.

Kiski Area beats Armstrong to clinch playoff spot

October 27, 2023

It was a must-win situation for Kiski Area and Armstrong to claim one of the final playoff spots in the Greater Allegheny Conference. The Cavaliers were in a win-and-in situation. The Riverhawks needed a win and some help.

Belle Vernon’s Alonzo Wade celebrates a defensive stop in a Sept. 8 game.

5 things to watch in WPIAL Week 9: Head-to-head matchups to decide 9 conference titles

The wait is over.

Ken High’s Joe Giordano takes a breather after returning a kickoff 93 yards for the decisive score as the Red Raiders kept their hopes alive for a third straight WPIAL title with a 25-19 victory at Ambridge on Oct. 25, 1948.

Through the years: In 1948, Ken High won bruising battle with Ambridge

October 26, 2023

Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that have shaped local scholastic history.

Jeannette’s Noah Sanders scores past Greensburg Central Catholic’s Landon Honick on Oct. 13.

Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Jeannette returns to big stage for matchup with Clairton

Players ran the hill next to the bleachers at McKee Stadium to end a practice earlier this week, and coach Tom Paulone joined them on the steep and somewhat muddy ascent.