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Springdale OKs Vlassich as new girls basketball coach

 By Bill West
His resume lists several coaching positions at Class AAAA and AAA basketball programs, but George Vlassich has a soft spot for small-town teams. That’s how he ended up at Springdale. The Allegheny Valley School District’s board approved Vlassich, 66, as the varsity girls basketball coach during its meeting Monday night. …
Springdale’s Lelis strikes gold at track championships again
By Bill West
The WPIAL’s most dominant Class AA female hurdler couldn’t have asked for better weather in which to break records Thursday at Baldwin Warm air. Low …
Alle-Kiski roundup: Springdale baseball team rallies for late victory
By Staff Reports
Springdale spent the home half of the seventh inning running around the bases Wednesday afternoon. Then, the Dynamos walked off with the victory. A fierce, …
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 …
Alle-Kiski roundup: Springdale’s Lock key to victory
By Staff Reports
Springdale is determined to “Lock” up a playoff spot. The Dynamos’ baseball team turned to sophomore outfielder Adam Lock to inch closer to a postseason …
High school notebook: Schools move to fill basketball coaching vacancies
By Bill Beckner Jr.
With seven local basketball coaching vacancies, athletic directors and school boards are busy with the hiring process. There are boys coaching openings at Kiski Area and Burrell, while girls’ coaches are needed at Apollo-Ridge, Leechburg, St. Joseph, Springdale and Valley. Kiski Area is ahead of the pace. It is scheduled …
Alle-Kiski roundup: Springdale softball ends 35-game losing streak
By Staff Reports
Springdale did a U-turn on recent team history Friday. The Dynamos softball team broke a 35-game losing streak with a 20-4 clubbing of Ellis School, …
Former Springdale coach eyes surprise return to field
By Bill Beckner Jr.
Admittedly bored and void of a working relationship with the game he coached for 50 years, Chuck Wagner said he is ready to come out …
Springdale’s Lelis craves more PIAA gold
By Bill Beckner Jr.
Emily Lelis made WPIAL history last track season when she brought home two gold medals from the state championships. The shiny medallions that dangle like …
High school notebook: Springdale’s Dugan headed to Millersville
By Bill Beckner Jr.
The Alle-Kiski Valley’s second all-time leading rusher was in no rush to make his college decision. But now that he’s decided, Springdale’s Sean Dugan, the …
Local roundup: Springdale holds off Riverview in heated section finale
By Staff Reports
Springdale’s boys basketball team put together back-to-back wins for the first time this season, but they didn’t come easy. Tempers flared Friday night as Springdale held off rival Riverview, 63-56, in the Section 3-AA finale for both teams. The game featured eight technical fouls and three ejections: Charlie Guy and …
Local roundup: Springdale girls edge Riverview
By Staff Reports
Springdale’s girls basketball team opened a six-game homestand with a come-from-behind victory over Lower Valley-rival Riverview, defeating the Raiders, 37-33, in a Section 3-AA game. Riverview (8-6, 2-4) led most of the game, taking a 26-22 lead into the fourth quarter. But Springdale (6-8, 3-3) scored 15 in the fourth …
Springdale swimmers adjust on fly, make strides
By Jesse Huba
Springdale’s boys and girls swimming teams don’t have a pool, but they’ve learned to carpool. Team members are responsible for finding their own way to …
Deer Lakes knocks off Springdale for sixth win
By George Guido
Only four Deer Lakes players hit the scoring column on Thursday night. But that was enough as the 6-2 Lancers continued their strong start with …
Burrell uses 18-0 run to dispose of Dynamos
By George Guido
Springdale coach Seth Thompson said he can see why Burrell is considered the favorite in Section 1-AA. Burrell took the lead for good midway through …
Springdale boys basketball team to lean on experience
By Jesse Huba
When Springdale’s boys basketball team opens its season Friday against Northgate in its tip-off tournament, it will do so with a much more experienced team. …
Springdale girls basketball team to rely on seniors
By Jesse Huba
The Springdale girls basketball team is dealing with the loss of several key players from last season. Erin Gilmartin and Mary Holmes — the team’s …
High school notebook: Highlands shelves wrestling for a year
By Paul Kogut and  bill Beckner Jr.
Dwindling interest has forced Highlands to suspend its varsity wrestling program for a year. The program was down to just five wrestlers, all juniors. Those wrestlers still will be allowed to compete in tournaments and the WPIAL individual postseason. “We have five kids, and one has a broken wrist,” Highlands …
High school football notebook: Fantastic finish might earn Clairton’s Boyd state record
By Chris Harlan
Clairton senior Tyler Boyd would need to score 22 more times to reach the PIAA’s career touchdown record, an enormous number that few score during an entire season. Yet, Boyd might have a chance, at least mathematically. His senior season would have six more games should Clairton reach the PIAA …
High school notebook: Season will be remembered for running backs
By Bill Beckner Jr.
Local football teams have taken heat for their early departure from the WPIAL playoffs, but some regular-season accomplishments — particularly those of running backs — won’t soon be forgotten. The area produced five 1,000-yard rushers — with the group providing a unique mix of running styles: Burrell’s Cole Bush, Springdale’s …
Brentwood eases past Springdale
By George Guido
Brentwood broke open a close WPIAL Class A first-round playoff game against Springdale with solid defensive play and favorable field position en route to a …
High school football notebook: Springdale moves 1st-round game to Fox Chapel
By Bill Beckner Jr.
With Veterans Memorial Field hampered by standing water and mud, Springdale decided to move its first-round home playoff game Friday night to Fox Chapel’s James Burk Athletic Complex, which has artificial turf. Springdale (6-3), the No. 8 seed in Class A, hosts No. 9 Brentwood (6-3) at 7:30 p.m. “Obviously, …
Four WPIAL football playoff sites moved for 1st round
By Staff Reports
The WPIAL urged playoff hosts with grass fields to relocate Friday's games, but some teams have decided to stay put for now.   Sto-Rox and Jefferson-Morgan are among those who have not yet given up hopes for a home game, said their coaches, who viewed the WPIAL's message as a strongly …
Storm could impact Class AA, A playoff sites
By Bill Beckner Jr.
As expected, the weather attracted much of the attention at Monday night’s WPIAL football playoff pairings meeting — namely, its potential impact on Friday night’s first round. “We will adjust if we need to,” WPIAL executive director Tim O’Malley said before a crowded ballroom of coaches, athletic directors and media …
Local football squads await playoff fate
By Bill Beckner Jr.
Last year, Knoch took an undefeated record into the WPIAL football playoffs and was rewarded with a No. 3 seed, which it parlayed into a …