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PIAA tables motion on Leechburg move

 By Tribune-Review
The PIAA board of directors on Wednesday tabled an agenda item on Leechburg’s plan to move its athletic programs from the WPIAL to District 6. The board will discuss the motion at its meeting July 25. Leechburg already has received approval from both the WPIAL and District 6. Approval from …
Home run lifts South Side Beaver girls over Leechburg
By George Guido
One big hit. That’s all South Side Beaver needed Thursday afternoon in an opening round WPIAL Class A softball game against Leechburg at North Allegheny. …
Leechburg hires Ceraso as girls basketball coach
By Bill West
Just after he finished college, Joel Ceraso began his pursuit of a basketball coaching career. He helped at camps. He joined junior high coaching staffs, first at Highlands and later at Leechburg, where he moved up to junior varsity. After the birth of his daughter, Taylor, in 2001, Ceraso, a …
District 6 approves Leechburg’s move; PIAA must approve next
By Bill West
Only one step remains in the process of joining PIAA District 6 for Leechburg Area School District, which received membership approval from District 6’s board of directors Monday afternoon. Board chairman Dean Rossi said the directors, who met at Hollidaysburg High School, voted 11-1 to approve Leechburg, which plans to …
Freeport baseball seeks elusive win as local teams enter playoffs
By Matt Grubba
After working through six weeks of section play, one-and-done time has arrived for Armstrong County’s WPIAL playoff teams. The Leechburg softball team and Freeport’s baseball …
Leechburg golfer Barto set sights on U.S. Open
By Bill Beckner Jr.
A light-hearted practice round last fall for the WPIAL sectional tournament turned serious when Leechburg’s Matt Barto started hitting every green and making every putt …
Guido: Leechburg nearing official departure from WPIAL
By George Guido
Leechburg looks to take the next step to join PIAA District 6 on Monday afternoon. The District 6 board of directors will meet at 3:30 …
Springdale baseball rallies for extra-inning win
By George Guido
Two local schools that have locked horns for many battles over the past 85 years had another memorable contest Thursday afternoon. With a WPIAL Class …
Motivated Leechburg returns to WPIAL softball playoffs
By Matt Grubba
For anyone younger than 27, Leechburg softball being in the WPIAL playoffs is as much a certainty of life as death and taxes. But for …
Leechburg softball clinches playoff berth for 27th consecutive year
By George Guido
Tuesday turned out to be a banner day for the Leechburg softball team. Not only did the Blue Devils solidify their 27th consecutive WPIAL playoff …
Leechburg excited about move to District 6
By Bill Beckner Jr.
Two years from now, Miranda Reesman could be helping Leechburg’s girls basketball team compete for a playoff spot in District 6. At least that’s the …
High school notebook: Leechburg granted release to District 6
By George Guido
The Leechburg Area School District has crossed the first hurdle in its quest to move its athletic programs from the WPIAL to PIAA District 6. The WPIAL Board of Control voted unanimously Wednesday to allow the school district to make the move, effective July 1, 2014. Now, District 6 must …
Valley News Dispatch spotlight athletes:
By Dave Yohe and D.j. Vasil
Justin Retzer Class: Senior Sport: Baseball School: Ford City Report card: Retzer struck out 16 batters in the Section 3-AA opener for Ford City. Retzer …
Guido: Leechburg trio ascend coaching ranks
By George Guido
Three coaches who are graduates of Leechburg High School are on the move. Robb Smith, Tim Dubovi and Mark Adams have been appointed to new coaching assignments. Smith, defensive coordinator at Rutgers last season, is the new linebackers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Dubovi is the new head coach …
Guido: Leechburg welcomes move to District 6
By George Guido
Leechburg High School could have Red Dragons, Comets and Stingers as part of its athletic future. The school board voted last week to leave the …
High school notebook: Kiski Valley rugby team tackles debut
By Bill Beckner Jr.
The Kiski Valley Rugby Club didn’t take long to make its presence known. The team took early control and downed South Pittsburgh, 38-5, in the …
Golf notebook: Barto posts first IJGT win
By Bill Beckner Jr.
Leechburg’s Matt Barto couldn’t have imagined a better way to start his spring and summer golf season on the junior circuit. Barto, the reigning WPIAL …
Kiski Valley rugby team picks program to emulate
By D.j. Vasil
As Kiski Valley Rugby enters its inaugural season, one thing is certain: The club will have formidable competition from its neighboring program. Kiski Valley can …
Iellimo’s big night lifts Leechburg
By George Guido
Coming off a disappointing outing against Trinity Christian on Tuesday night, Leechburg was looking to get some momentum going into the WPIAL playoffs. The Blue …
VND Spotlight Athletes
By Tribune-Review
Ben Ritchie Class: Junior Sport: Basketball School: Leechburg Report card: Ritchie is averaging a team-high 13.2 points per game. The guard/forward’s highlight of the season …
Apollo-Ridge’s suffocating defense leads to tourney win
By George Guido
Apollo-Ridge coach Matt Gourley said he always wanted to have a team like Leechburg coach Damian Davies often puts on the floor. A devastating full-court press and pressure on in-bounds plays by Apollo-Ridge forced 15 first-quarter turnovers Saturday night as the Vikings stormed to a 71-23 victory over Leechburg to …
Ex-Blue Devils help keep team tight
By Jesse Huba
You might be hard-pressed to find a more tight-knit local basketball team than the Leechburg boys. The Blue Devils consider their program a type of …
Returning seniors lead Leechburg
By Jesse Huba
You might be hard-pressed to find a more tight-knit local basketball team than the Leechburg boys. The Blue Devils consider their program a type of …
Leechburg girls welcome new faces
By Jesse Huba
The code in sports when you lose a player to injury or graduation is, “next person up.” That will be the case for the Leechburg …
North Catholic cruises past Leechburg
By Jonathan Cyprowski
Leechburg had hoped to end its season on a high note after losing last week. First-place North Catholic (7-2, 7-1) offered the Blue Devils (1-8, 1-7) little opportunity for redemption, jumping out to an early lead on their way to clinching the top spot in the Class A Eastern Conference …