Tag: Plum

Sophomore Nicholas Daniels works on his game during a practice Jan. 6, 2021, at Nesbit’s Lanes in Plum.
Plum bowlers happy to be back in action after layoff
January 10, 2021
The Plum varsity bowling teams didn’t have a lot of time between the return to practice Jan. 4 from the three-week state-government imposed shutdown of high school activities and Monday’s scheduled start of the season.

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Fox Chapel coach Zach Skrinjar talks to junior guard Eli Yofan during a practice on Tuesday, Nov. 24.
Limited offseason workouts impacts winter sports coaches, athletes
January 9, 2021
The winter sports offseason is when players and teams can use their extra time to improve for the following season. They get together, play in fall leagues, hold open gyms and attend summer team camps in order to become more of a team.

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Kiski wrestling head coach Chris Heater talks with Stone Joseph (left) and Carter Dilts during practice on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, at Kiski Area High School.
A-K Valley wrestling teams overcoming obstacles as they return to mat
January 7, 2021
For the past 30 years, Kiski Area wrestling coach Chris Heater has spent most of his winter vacation in the wrestling room, putting his athletes through practices and preparing them for tournaments and future matches.

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Knoch’s Ryan Lang brings the ball upcourt during a game against Mars on Dec. 11, 2020, in Adams.
Starting 5: A guide to the 2020-21 A-K Valley high school basketball season
WPIAL basketball season resumes Friday following a three-week pause initiated by Gov. Tom Wolf. Here is a look at the top storylines, teams and players to watch around the A-K Valley.

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Plum junior Vinny Citrano is motivated to make states after narrowly missing out on trips to Hershey the past two seasons.
Plum wrestler Vinny Citrano eager to take first steps on road to Hershey
January 6, 2021
For Vinny Citrano, the return to the Plum wrestling room this week was a welcome change.

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Freeport’s Caleb Hoffman (10) scored in the Yellowjackets’ most recent game.
Freeport hockey hopes to continue winning ways after shutdown
December 25, 2020
Excitement remains high for the Freeport hockey team despite having to work through a couple of stops and starts over the first two months of the 2020-21 PIHL regular season.

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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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