Tag: Knoch

Riverview boys basketball coach Paul Sapotichne runs drills at Tenth Street Elementary School in Oakmont on Aug. 5, 2015.

Longtime coach Paul Sapotichne headlines Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025

December 23, 2024

Once upon a time, Paul Sapotichne was in the audience at the Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame banquet as a student honoree.

Knoch’s Jackson Bauman attempts a free throw against Indiana last season.

Knoch boys pull away from Burrell for 6th straight victory

December 17, 2024

In an early-season battle between two of the top boys basketball teams in Section 1-4A, Jackson Bauman led Knoch with 26 points and the visiting Knights pulled away from Burrell in the second half for a 58-37 victory Tuesday.

Shady Side Academy defeated Avonworth in the 2023-24 WPIAL championship game March 1, 2024, at Petersen Events Center.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Dec. 16, 2024: Avonworth, Shady Side Academy set for rematch

December 15, 2024

Over the last two girls basketball seasons, Avonworth and Shady Side Academy have built up a rivalry based on success.

Burrell’s Trey Coury finds space to run against Deer Lakes’ Sam Guthrie (48) on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024.

2024 Valley News Dispatch high school football all-stars

December 14, 2024

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Knoch’s Teegan Finucan, left, watches his shot go in as Valley forward Mikael Allen defends Friday at Knoch High School. Finucan finished with 14 points in the Knights’ 74-39 win.

Smothering defense lifts Knoch boys past Valley in section opener

December 13, 2024

Teegan Finucan couldn’t help but feel confident after the Knoch boys basketball team opened Section 1-4A play Friday night at home with a dominant defensive performance.

McKeesport’s Kemon Spell carries during the second quarter against Peters Township on Aug. 30.

2024 WPIAL All-Conference Football: Greater Allegheny

2024 Greater Allegheny All-Conference

Knoch coach Les Shoop instructs his players during a 1997 game against Martinsburg Central.

Longtime basketball coach headlines Knoch sports hall of fame class

December 2, 2024

Knoch announced its ninth sports hall of fame class, and it is rich with basketball talent and expertise, which probably means there are Shoops involved.