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Ford City’s Retzer pitches gem in final Sabers appearance

 By Matt Grubba
Pitching for the final time in a Ford City uniform, Justin Retzer had one last memorable outing Wednesday against his school’s biggest rival. Retzer allowed …
Kittanning softball team wins but misses out on playoffs
By Matt Grubba
Home wins have been hard to come by for the Kittanning softball team. As it turned out, one wasn’t quite enough. Georgie Shoop’s two-out RBI …
Kittanning girls record much-needed victory
By Matt Grubba
Kittanning used small ball to capture a big softball win. Courtney Edwards allowed three hits over seven innings, and the Wildcats turned in an efficient …
Kittanning baseball team shut out by Knoch
By Matt Grubba
Kittanning’s players and coaches know their team is hitting the ball better. The Wildcats just need more of their good swings to end up on …
Kittanning’s Henry, West Shamokin’s Glover named Leader Times players of the year
By Bill West
Appropriate in light of his first name, Sterling Henry’s senior-season performance will remain radiant for years to come. The keystone of a Kittanning team that …
Kittanning hurdler’s hopes hinge on refined technique
By Bill West
A technique camp for hurdlers this past summer at Slippery Rock University reminded Kittanning senior Matt Grafton of a track truth: Gliders don’t win gold. …
Sterling moment for Kittanning senior at Cager Classic
By Bill Beckner Jr.
Sterling wasn’t settling for silver. Kittanning senior basketball standout Sterling Henry made the most of his experience at the 17th annual Cager Classic all-star weekend, …
Henry a double winner at Cager Classic
By Bill Beckner Jr.
Sterling Henry is rarely in a hurry when he does things. He’d rather slow down and do it right or not do it at all. …
Kittanning baseball hoping to end 13-year playoff drought
By Chris Adamski
The last time the Kittanning baseball team qualified for the WPIAL playoffs, this year’s seniors were months away from starting kindergarten. These Wildcats have only …
High hopes push Kittanning softball team
By Chris Adamski
Led by a Hall of Fame coach and a roster of experienced players, the Kittanning softball team has every reason to think big. “We have …
Former Kittanning goalie Langham hopes to land tryout with Junior team
By Bill West
Kittanning senior goaltender Cameron Langham’s celebrated high school hockey career concluded earlier this week with the Wildcats’ 4-1 loss to Quaker Valley in the PIHL …
Guido: Kittanning, Ford City hockey programs talk early merger
By George Guido
Kittanning and Ford City have been among the Alle-Kiski Valley’s most successful scholastic hockey programs for many decades. They wrapped up superb seasons in the …
Kittanning swimmer takes aim at even more history
By Bill West
During one of her busiest months of swimming, a stretch that includes preparation for the Age Group Championships in Pittsburgh and for a regional competition …
Kittanning falls short again against Quaker Valley hockey team
By Chris Adamski
Kittanning, for the third time in an 18-day span, played undefeated Quaker Valley as well as anybody had all season. The No. 6 seed Wildcats …
Mars, Quaker Valley set for PIHL Penguins Cup finals rematch
By Chris Adamski
One bad bounce wasn’t going to shake Mars. Not even one that came so early — or during a game with so much on the …
Kittanning gets 2 PIAA medalists for 1st time in program history
By Bill West
HERSHEY — Most other wrestlers who win PIAA titles drop to their knees, jump into their coaches’ arms or at least smile and throw their …
Kittanning hockey gets another shot at Quaker Valley
By Stephen Catanese
If  Kittanning is to reach the PIHL Class A Penguins Cup final, it’ll need to accomplish what no team has since 2011: defeat Quaker Valley. …
North Allegheny, Bethel Park ready to renew ice rivalry
By Chris Adamski
The North Allegheny and Bethel Park hockey teams are close — in ability level and off the ice. When the No. 2 seed Black Hawks …
3 WPIAL wrestlers win PIAA Class AA titles
By Bill West
HERSHEY — Burrell senior Dakota DesLauriers’ sizeable fan following gathered in Section 109 at Giant Center on Saturday afternoon, right in front of a wall …
Kittanning’s Nolf, Keystone Oaks’ Zanetta face off for 4th time in 4 weeks in state wrestling final
By Bill West
HERSHEY — Months ago, Kittanning junior Jason Nolf uttered the name “Nick Zanetta” when asked who he expected to wrestle for a PIAA Class AA …
Burrell’s Edwards confident after opening-round victory
By Bill West
An opponent considered one the best in the country stands between Burrell junior Steve Edwards and further advancement in the winner’s bracket of the PIAA …
Miller’s four goals propel Kittanning into PIHL semifinals
By Stephen Catanese
Few players in the PIHL can play with the fervor of Kittanning sophomore forward Christian Miller. On Thursday night, in the Wildcats’ Class A Penguins …
Freeport, Kittanning renew burgeoning hockey rivalry
By Dave Yohe
It may not be Penguins versus Flyers, but there is a rivalry-like element to Freeport-Kittanning hockey games. The local matchup is built on mutual respect. …
Alle-Kiski Valley playoff hockey preview capsules
By Tribune-Review
PIHL Penguins Cup  playoff preview capsules Class AA Quarterfinals No. 8 seed Plum (9-10-1) vs.  No. 1 Bishop Canevin (16-1-2) 7:10 p.m. Wednesday at  Mt. …
Q & A with Kittanning junior wrestler Jason Nolf
By Bill West
After two trips to Hershey and two medal-winning performances in the PIAA Class AA individual wrestling championships, Kittanning junior Jason Nolf knows more about how …