Tag: Plum

Thomas Jefferson quarterback Jake Pugh celebrates after scoring the winning touchdown in overtime during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game against Aliquippa on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at North Allegheny.
Thomas Jefferson trio earns all-state honors in Class 4A
December 23, 2020
The Thomas Jefferson football team added to an already crowded trophy case this season by capturing WPIAL and PIAA championships.

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Burrell’s Ian Oswalt wrestles Notre Dame-Green Pond’s Ryan Crookham during the 2019 state tournament.
Athletes motivated to stay in shape during pause in high school sports
December 18, 2020
With repeated shutdowns of school sports and closing of local gyms, high school athletes have had to find their own ways to train throughout this year as they prepared for fall and winter sports.

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Central Valley’s Myles Walker catches a long pass in front of Wyomissing Area’s Nevin Carter during the third quarter of the PIAA Class 3A championship game on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, at Hersheypark Stadium.
WPIAL football players sign with Division I FBS, FCS programs
December 16, 2020
Division I FBS

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Plum seniors Evan Azzara, seated at left, and Max Matolcsy signed Division I letters of intent with Miami (Ohio) and Penn, respectively, on Dec. 16, 2020, at Plum High School.
Seniors who drove Plum football to new heights make college choices on signing day
Evan Azzara anchored the Plum offensive line with power for several years.

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Freeport’s Vinnie Clark
2020 Valley News Dispatch Football All-Stars
December 12, 2020
Here’s a look at the 2020 Valley News Dispatch football all-star team:

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Kiski Area’s Carter Dilts (top) works against Stone Joseph during practice Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, at Kiski Area High School.
After a down year, Kiski Area wrestling looking to prove it belongs among Class AAA elite
December 9, 2020
The Kiski Area wrestling team might have fallen short in many areas last season, and the Cavaliers might have lost a ton of talent, but don’t expect them to be anything short of motivated entering a season like no other.

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North Allegheny’s Paige Morningstar sets a kill during the Tigers’ match against Pine-Richland on Oct. 22, 2020, in McCandless.
WPIAL standouts earn spots on all-state girls volleyball lists
December 7, 2020
More than three dozen from the WPIAL have earned all-state girls volleyball recognition by the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association.

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Chartiers Valley’s Aislin Malcolm celebrates with Megan McConnell next to Moon’s Brianna Toal during their game Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, at Moon Area High School.
Trib HSSN 2020-21 WPIAL Class 5A girls basketball preseason breakdown
December 6, 2020
Getting to the WPIAL girls basketball finals will take even more dedication and focus than ever this season.

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Laurel Highlands’ Rodney Gallagher celebrates as time expires in the WPIAL Class 5A championship game against Mars Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, at Petersen Events Center.
Trib HSSN 2020-21 WPIAL Class 5A boys basketball preseason breakdown
This will surely be a boys basketball season like no other.

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Plum girls basketball coach Steve Elsier leads a practice last season.
Plum girls looking to take next step with experienced, talented roster
December 3, 2020
The Plum girls basketball team was on the brink of the first section title in school history last season but fell a game short.

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