Tag: Plum

Plum’s Kaitlyn Killinger battles Franklin Regional’s Leah Brockett for possession during their game on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, at Plum High School.

A-K Valley soccer playoff preview capsules for games of Oct. 24, 2022

October 23, 2022

Monday’s games

South Fayette’s Anna Hertzler controls the ball in front of Moon’s Marina Mollica during their game on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, in South Fayette.

What to watch in WPIAL sports for Oct. 24, 2022: Girls soccer rematch in opening round

The WPIAL soccer postseason spotlight falls on the Class 3A girls and Class 2A boys opening-round matches Monday.

Plum’s Zach Miller celebrates his secoind goal with David Westbrook and Brody Howell during their game against Fox Chapel on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at Alpha Ice Arena in Harmar.

Plum hockey rebounds from tough start, looks ahead to promising season

Plum ice hockey coach Phil Mains knew his team was better than what it showed in an 11-0 season-opening loss to defending PIHL Class A champion Norwin on Oct. 10.

Plum’s Wes Lorish watches his putt on hole 18 during the WPIAL team golf championships on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at Cedarbrook Golf Course.

Plum’s Wes Lorish relishes experience at PIAA golf championships

Plum sophomore Wes Lorish missed out on a trip to states last year, so coming into this season, one of his main missions was to get to Penn State and face the best in the state.

Gateway quarterback Brad Birch throws a touchdown pass during the first quarter against Hempfield on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, at Spartan Stadium.

WPIAL Class 6A/5A football roundup: Gateway tops Norwin to clinch playoff berth

October 21, 2022

Brad Birch threw for 294 yards and four touchdowns to lead No. 3 Gateway to a 42-10 Class 5A Big East Conference win against Norwin (1-8, 0-4) on Friday night.

Kiski Area’s Nathaniel Coleman (18) celebrates with Anders Bordoy after scoring the winning goal against Mars on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Adams.

A-K Valley soccer playoff preview capsules for games of Oct. 22, 2022

Saturday’s games

West Deer quarterback Bob Uchic gets loose for a touchdown run at East Deer Field as a standing-room crowd watched the Braves keep possession of the Antlers Trophy with a 26-6 victory over the Bucks on Oct. 27, 1962.

Through the Years: Antlers were on the line when West Deer, East Deer met

October 20, 2022

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.

Plum’s Camryn Rogers celebrates with Annabel Arhin after Arhin scored during their game against Franklin Regional on Sept. 19.

Plum, Springdale among top seeds from A-K Valley focused on 1st-round WPIAL playoff foes

October 19, 2022

Despite temperatures in the low 40s Wednesday accompanied by rain and wind, 16 Alle-Kiski Valley boys and girls soccer teams felt the warmth of discovering the whos, whens and wheres of the upcoming WPIAL playoff tournaments.