Tag: Leechburg

Apollo-Ridge’s Brayden Myers scores over Leechburg’s Rocco Vigna (10) on Friday at Leechburg.
Apollo-Ridge boys open season with win over hosts in Leechburg tournament
November 28, 2025
Brayden Myers made sure the Apollo-Ridge boys basketball team didn’t need to rely solely on the workmanship of Zane Beatty to open the Leechburg Tournament with a 52-34 win over the host Blue Devils.

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Leechburg senior forward Gabe Santiago, being guarded by sophomore Dylan Whitlinger, is among the returning players for the 2025 Blue Devils.
Behind veteran lineup, Leechburg boys focus on playing team basketball
November 24, 2025
Coach Andrew McDermott and the Leechburg boys basketball team are tasked with replacing their leading scorer and rebounder this season, a challenge that is difficult for any high school program.

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Leechburg’s Addie Zanotto (right) is among three returning starters for the Blue Devils.
Leechburg 1st-year coach Rich Marshall preaching effort, teamwork
Leechburg’s new girls basketball coach, Rich Marshall, has seen a lot of basketball throughout his coaching career.

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Sewickley Academy’s Mamadou Kane pulls down a rebound in front of Linville Hill’s Stephen Smucker during the PIAA Class 2A championship game March 28 at Giant Center in Hershey.
WPIAL boys basketball Class 2A season preview for 2025-26
Three of the besty WPIAL teams from a year ago in Class 2A boys basketball have plenty of returning talent to remain near the top again this season.

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Union’s Miera Gunn scores over Clairton’s Jamiya “JuJu” Childs during the WPIAL Class A championship game Feb. 28 at Petersen Events Center.
Trib HSSN 2025-26 WPIAL Class A girls basketball preseason breakdown
November 23, 2025
Aquinas Academy was the last WPIAL team standing last winter after reaching the PIAA second round.

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Leechburg coach Frank Cignetti Sr. (kneeling) goes over strategy with the Blue Devils on Nov. 19, 1965 in the WPIAL title game at Graham Field in Wilkinsburg. Looking on are assistant coach Bob Costello and Joe Romanowski (50) as Leechburg rolled to a 37-7 rout over California.
Through the years: 60 years ago, Frank Cignetti delivered WPIAL gold to Leechburg
November 20, 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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Future NFL Pro Bowler Jeff Christy (40) looks to throw a fullback option pass on Nov. 8, 1985 as Freeport battled back to defeat Washington, 21-17, in a first-round Class 2A playoff game.
Through the Years: 40 years ago, Jeff Christy sparked big Freeport comeback
November 6, 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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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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Leechburg's Tristan Zalenski (left) attempts to grab ahold of Neshannock quarterback Jino Mozzocio during the first half of a WPIAL Class A playoff game Friday at Veterans Memorial Field.
Neshannock uses fast start, tough defense to bounce Leechburg in WPIAL 1st round
October 31, 2025
Neshannock quarterback Jino Mozzocio felt the Lancers’ football season hasn’t been quite to his liking so far. He wanted to start writing a different story against Leechburg during a WPIAL Class A semifinal Friday at Veterans Memorial Field.

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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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