Tag: Knoch

Elizabeth Forward’s Lucas Boyer (right) grabs the leg of Knoch’s Owen Layhew in the 145-pound finals at the WPIAL Class 2A championships Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.
A-K Valley Class 2A wrestling preview: Knoch’s Owen Layhew set to make program history
November 25, 2025
Owen Layhew will likely knock off two Knoch wrestling historical milestones before Christmas. The Knights’ 145-pound senior will be pursuing plenty of history as he attempts to navigate his way back to the WPIAL final.

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Knoch’s Teegan Finucan celebrates after hitting back to back 3-pointers against Deer Lakes last season.
Knoch boys unfazed by sudden offseason changes
November 23, 2025
This offseason, the Knoch boys basketball team unexpectedly lost its coach, its best player and the only 7-footer in program history.

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Knoch’s Neah Ewing handles the ball in a 2024 WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinal against Elizabeth Forward.
Defense holds key for Knoch girls basketball
The Knoch girls basketball team is facing another season of trying to win without much offense.

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Deer Lakes’ Collin Rodgers celebrates after scoring against Shady Side Academy on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, in West Deer.
Deer Lakes’ Collin Rodgers selected A-K Valley Boys Soccer Player of the Year
A-K Valley boys soccer all-stars

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Freeport setter Jaisa Gaillot will take part in the We Serve First Foundation’s all-star event.
Seniors selected for We Serve First Foundation’s all-star volleyball classic
November 4, 2025
The We Serve First Foundation has released the list of senior girls volleyball players who will compete in the fourth annual all-star classic Dec. 6 at Kiski Area High School.

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Riverview’s Ashton Saunders takes third during the WPIAL Class A cross country championships Oct. 23, 2025, at White Oak Park.
A-K Valley runners to vie for PIAA cross country medals
October 31, 2025
Saturday’s PIAA cross country championships in Hershey again will feature a cross section of experience over the six races.

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<span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Plum’s Eryck Moore looks for yardage behind a block from Colton Lowman (74) on Oct. 30, 2020 as the Mustangs defeated McKeesport, 12-9, in an opening round Class 4A playoff game.</span>
Through the Years: 5 years ago, Plum sent McKeesport packing
October 30, 2025
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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Knoch’s Carter French takes second during the Class 2A WPIAL cross country championships Thursday at White Oak Park.
Knoch’s French comes through at WPIAL cross country meet
October 23, 2025
Carter French said it was going to be a challenge to keep pace with Quaker Valley junior Jonah Montagnese in the Class 2A boys race at Thursday’s WPIAL cross country championships at chilly White Oak Park.

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Apollo-Ridge’s Zac Myers carries the ball during a game against South Park on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at South Park.
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2025 Week 9
October 22, 2025
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 9 in the A-K Valley:

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Highlands’ Jahmar Wright pulls in a catch over Freeport’s Kason Barker on Oct. 3.
The Birdie picks his own Walk of Fame before making Week 9 picks in A-K Valley
Last week: 10-1

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