Tag: Plum

Eight Plum seniors celebrated their college decisions Nov. 8, 2023, at Plum High School. In front, from left, are Isabella DiFrancesco (Davis & Elkins women’s lacrosse), Allie Venanzi (Chatham women’s lacrosse), Megan Marson (Case Western Reserve women’s basketball) and Sophie Anderson (Frostburg State women’s lacrosse). In back are Ava Weleski (Robert Morris women’s soccer), Jack Anderson (Washington & Jefferson baseball), Colin Watson (Cal Pa.) baseball) and Jack Tongel (Pitt wrestling).
Plum, Riverview athletes ink plans for college careers
November 19, 2023
For many high school seniors throughout the WPIAL, Nov. 8 was the culmination of years or hard work, dedication and determination.

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Springdale wingback Larry Lutz (33) has his pants pulled down by Burgettstown defender Tim Repole during the Class 2A playoff game at Kittanning on Nov. 9, 1973. The Dynamos prevailed, 22-12, to earn a berth in the WPIAL title game.
Through the years: Springdale won frigid playoff game in ’73
November 16, 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.

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Riverview’s boys cross country team finished second at the PIAA Class A championship meet Nov. 4, 2023, in Hershey.
Riverview cross country caps season with 2nd-place finish at PIAA meet
November 11, 2023
An award-winning season for the Riverview boys cross country team ended with silver medals and a runner-up trophy at the PIAA Class A championships Nov. 4 on Hershey’s Parkview course.

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Plum’s Maksim Popienkofires a shot against Blackhawk on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, at Pittsburgh Ice Arena.
Young Plum skaters getting up to speed in early going
Plum’s ice hockey season started well enough with a pair of victories and a combined 14 goals.

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Kittanning’s Zane Dudek breaks away from Yough’s Eric Borkovich on Nov. 1, 2013. Dudek scored on runs of 47, 49 and 67 yards, but it wasn’t enough as the Cougars won their first playoff game, 57-42.
Through the years: Yough outslugged Kittanning in 2013 playoff barnburner
November 9, 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.

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Plum’s Gianna Revetta celebrates with Ava Weleski after scoring against Latrobe on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, at Plum.
Plum girls soccer team reflects on accomplishments after strong season
November 5, 2023
The Plum girls soccer team sought a return trip to the WPIAL Class 3A semifinals for the fifth year in a row when it faced Montour in a quarterfinal rematch of a regular-season tie game.

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Plum goalkeeper Owen Zalewski celebrates as time expires in the Mustangs’ 1-0 win over Franklin Regional on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, at Plum.
After quarterfinal loss, Plum boys soccer looks ahead toward productive offseason
The Plum and South Fayette boys soccer programs were no strangers to each other before meeting Oct. 25 in a WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinal at Plum High School.

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Plum’s Wes Lorish watches his putt on Hole 15 during the WPIAL Class 3A boys golf championship on Oct. 2, 2023, at Valley Brook Country Club.
Plum golfer Wes Lorish motivated by finish at PIAA tournament
October 29, 2023
One of Wes Lorish’s main goals throughout the 2023 fall golf season was to make it back to states and have a shot at improving on last year’s tie for 10th place.

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Mars’ Evan Wright works out on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, at Mars.
WPIAL Class 4A football roundup: Late TD lifts Mars to Greater Allegheny Conference title
October 28, 2023
Luke Goodworth hit Aidan Alessio with a 20-yard touchdown pass with 10 seconds left in the game to give Mars a 17-14 victory over North Catholic in a Class 4A Greater Allegheny Conference game Friday night at J.C. Stone Field in North Park.

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Penn Hills quarterback Julian Dugger celebrates with head coach Charles Morris after scoring against Pine-Richland on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, in Pine.
WPIAL Class 5A football roundup: Pitt recruit Julian Dugger guides No. 2 Penn Hills to Northeast title
Julian Dugger threw for 92 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 140 yards and two TDs to lead No. 2 Penn Hills to a 26-21 win over No. 5 Woodland Hills (6-4, 3-2) in the Class 5A Northeast Conference on Friday night.

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