Tag: Leechburg

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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Freeport’s Bryson Paga (2) runs against Imani Christian on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at UPMC Graham Field in Wilkinsburg.
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2025 Week 10
October 29, 2025
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 10 in the A-K Valley:

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Kiski Area’s Ashton Taylor celebrates his touchdown against Knoch on Aug. 22.
The Birdie reflects on a season to remember, makes A-K Valley playoff picks
Last week: 9-2

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Players from Leechburg and Greensburg Central Catholic meet at midfield for the coin toss before their game Oct. 24, 2025, at GCC.
Crosby accounts for all 5 TDs as Greensburg Central Catholic tops Leechburg, awaits playoff fate
October 24, 2025
Samir Crosby did everything in his power to make sure his football team still had a shot at making the playoffs.

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Leechburg defender Geno Granata (70) tackles Riverview’s Connor Kmetz on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025 at Riverside Park in Oakmont.
Leechburg, Neshannock awarded forfeit wins
Leechburg and Neshannock each picked up a win even before playing their regular-season finale Friday.

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Apollo-Ridge’s Duane Brown dodges a tackle by Deer Lakes’ Justin Everetts (23) during the first half at Deer Lakes on Oct. 23, 2015.
Through the years: 10 years ago, Apollo-Ridge’s Duane Brown had night for the ages
October 23, 2025
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