The 1969 Varsity Cross Country Team, led by Head Coach John A. Pidgeon will long be remembered as the first team to capture the I.P.S.L. Mr. Andreini also set the mile and half-mile records during track season. Erin Exler Bish, Springdale High School and Geneva College softball, Joseph Galli, Valley High School and University of North Carolina wrestling, Mark Lamendola, Leechburg and Allegheny College football, Stefan Lundberg, Kiski Area, Duquesne University and Pittsburgh Riverhounds soccer, Kerry McKinney Mills, Deer Lakes High School and Robert Morris track, Thomas Phillips, Freeport High School volleyball, Thomas Saulle, Freeport High School basketball, Thomas Slosky, Highlands High School and Duquesne University track and field, cross country, Emily Alcorn Taylor, Riverview High School basketball, Terry Thompson, Kittanning High School, Clarion University basketball and Knoch coach. Earnest Clair Wilson 2007: Robert Banks Dan Fassio Dr. Arny Ferrando John Halli William Halli Jim Henderson Kiski Area Sports Hall of Fame Inductees: 2006: Richard Dilts Jack Dykes Nancy Painter Goodiski Dr. Joseph McCain Matt Peters Anthony Petrarca Blaze Tatananni Robert Walker William Watt Jr. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1954 and served as sports publicist for the University of Pittsburgh from 1956 to 1966. Alle-Kiski Sports Hall of Fame. Please contact Karl Weiss (PTHS Class '83) at [email protected] for information on how to volunteer or donate. The 1985 Football team clinched Kiskis first Interstate Prep School League Championship since 1978. Tom Coste managed to field a squib kick on a drenched field and return it for a touchdown as time elapsed. The versatile Mr. Regan advanced his wrestling career at Bucknell University where he served as a senior captain while wrestling at both the 149 and 157-pound weight classes. In doing so, Kiski scored more points than the other four teams combined. 52nd A-K Valley Sports Hall of Fame induction 7 p.m. Saturday, May 20 Pittsburgh Shriners Center, Harmar Tickets: $40 Contact: Larry Lutz, 724-822-3695; Fred Soilis, 412-736-1809; Bill. That unblemished record represented a remarkable turnaround from the previous campaign that included only one win. PBSD Alumni; This page is currently not available. Those teams he led were among the best in Kiski history. This company business address is PO Box 87 Vandergrift PA 15690. The 1978 team won the Interstate Prep School League championship, going undefeated in league play, using a strong work ethic, team first attitude, and an unwavering devotion to one another. He won the National Prep Wrestling Championship at 189 pounds in 1979 and 1980, with the latter title culminating a 27-0 season. He earned all-league honors for cross country and turned in the sixth-fastest time ever recorded on the Kiski course. He set the 200-yard individual medley school record, and the senior Co-captain was the County Champion in the 200-yard IM and 500-yard freestyle. Click here if you wish to opt out and view the full site. Alan Andreini, Class of 1964, made an instant impact at Kiski. Utilizing his impressive athleticism and an adept shooting touch, Pipkins racked up a WPIAL record 2,838 points from 1989-93 during a highly . He excelled in both realms and is fondly remembered by all of the Kiski boys that he coached and taught. The Cougars beat Lower Burrell in the final quarter and topped Ford City with a dominant second half. Sports Hall of Fame. The highlight of the flawless slate was a 38-6 rout at rival Mercersburg. His outstanding play as a pitcher and first baseman for Kiski helped him to earn a scholarship at the University of Pittsburgh. WASHINGTON, Pa. -- The Washington & Jefferson College baseball team used a RBI single by catcher Sam Schuster (Fairport Harbor, Ohio/Fairport Harding) in the bottom of the eighth inning to secure a 3-2 victory over the Pitt-Greensburg Bobcats Tuesday afternoon in a non-conference game at Ross Memorial Park. He was also known for his meticulous orchestration of complex training sessions, especially when juggling multiple track and field disciplines. A graduate of Franklin & Marshall College, where he earned a degree in teaching and spent four years on several of its sports teams, Bridenbaugh coached football at several places in his home state of Pennsylvania prior to being selected as the head coach of the Geneva College Golden Tornadoes . Nathan McCutcheon, Class of 2003, may have set more Kiski records during his time in the pool than any Cougar in Kiskis illustrious swimming history. Every level of athlete has an opportunity to grow, compete, and try something new. We provide safe, convenient and unique travel experience using intel, modern technology and quality resources, after considering all threats to ensure clients arrive safely at their destinations. He was well-known as the head coach of Kiskis powerhouse swim teams, but he also coached football, tennis, track and cross country. He was a finalist in seven United States Swimming National Championships and competed in the 1976 United States Olympic Swimming trials. As Kiski Area softball coach from 1993-2014, she had a career mark of 248-128-1, winning 12 section titles, earning 15 WPIAL playoff appearances and recording four undefeated regular seasons. The 1998-99 swimming and diving team was arguably the best during an era of Kiski aquatic dominance. After a stellar career at Allegheny College, he returned to coach and teach at Kiski. 136 Me gusta. At the University of Houston, he attained All-American status and set the school record in the 200 indoor with a run of 21.21 seconds and also excelled in jumping events. The 1974 Football Team captured Kiskis first-ever Interstate Prep School League championship by turning in the best team performance since the 1966 squad finished 6-0-1. It is a domain having com extension. He is remembered for setting the cross country record virtually every time he toured the course in the Kiski yearbook. The Bob Mathias Award winner was a two-time prep national champion in the 142-pound weight class and the first from Kiski to reach that pinnacle twice. Mr. Szilagyi instilled the importance of remaining passionate and engaged throughout life to the many generations of Kiski boys who played for him. Mr. McCutcheon also had many podium finishes at the prestigious Eastern Championships. Score, 20 William Penn Charter 6, 42 Wyoming Seminary 13, 36 Riverdale Baptist 15, 44 Allegheny Academy 0, 28 Western Reserve Academy 8, 13 Linsly School 7, 27 University School 7, 12 Valley Forge Military Academy 14, Arash Arabasadi, Clay Bain, Ben Blystone, Gabriel Cole, Nathan Cole, Matthew Confer, Chad Corridoni, Todd Donovan, Curtis Enis, James Greece, Chris Hazlett, Kevin Herrman, Hong Jhon, Byron Kohut, James Kunkle, Matt Kurth, Nick Liartis, Greg Lignelli, R.J. McGinnis, James McWilliams, Brian Murphy, Seth Osikowicz, B.J. If you believe you have been sent to this page by accident, you can delete your TribLIVE.com cookies and proceed to the site. He was considered part of the basketball teams nucleus and is still ranked third all-time in the broad jump at the time of his Hall of Fame induction. He has the ability to get the maximum amount of work and courage out of anybody so that the impossible may be accomplished, senior John Nordstrom 78 remarked during Mr. Zeiglers retirement. 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved, Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source. Her Cavaliers were the 1995 WPIAL runners-up. He excelled on Kiskis football, swimming and diving, and baseball teams. Big Otis, as he was fondly referred to by his students, coached the Varsity Basketball Teamas an assistant coach (60-65) and as head coach (66-69). Upcoming Events Girls Middle School Volleyball Penn Trafford Gold (H) Tuesday Feb 14 @ 4:00PM The 1969 Varsity Soccer Teamwas outstanding defensively which was evident by its six shutouts. Jack won both the Westmoreland County and National Championships in wrestling during his senior year and finished with a three year record of 32-0. Coach Yoder was famous for his own physical fitness. A multi-sport athlete at Oakmont, Preece captained the Oaks in football, basketball and track. Kiski compiled the most wins in program history with a 17-5 record that included an unblemished 15-0 Division II slate. Burrell special needs student-athlete Andrew Gratzmiller will receive the halls 2023 Courage Award. Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame 50th induction banquet May 18, 7 p.m., New Kensington Quality Inn. KISKI AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME in Vandergrift, PA | Company Info Company Information Sponsored Links Company Contacts This company has not listed any contacts yet. Kiski Opponent, 5 Bishop Carroll 1 , 10 Blairsville 9, 12 Blairsville 7, 10 Westmont-Hilltop 8 , 17 North Catholic 2, 14 Central Cambria 4 , 13 Westmont-Hilltop 6, 18 Ferndale , 14 Central Cambria 5, 17 Ferndale 1 , 10 Indiana 9, 14 North Catholic 5, Paul Byrne, William Engelbret, Peter Friesell, Stevens Magdsick, Mac McIlrath, Robert Ondocsin, Stephen Suhey, Michael Willis. The 1977 Varsity Football Team is considered by many to be one of the most dominant football teams to ever represent Kiski on the gridiron. A 1989 Burrell graduate, Como was an All-American wrestler at Pitt-Johnstown. The event will be held at the Quality Inn of New Kensington ballroom with 10 new inductees going into the hall. Mr. Weaver continued his stellar soccer career at James Madison University. Kiski Area Sports Hall of Fame. He broke the 44 year-old mile record at Princeton that was a world record when it was set, and placed fifth in that race at the National Championships in 1968. In doing so, that 400-yard freestyle relay team set school, pool, and league records of 3:20.48. The undefeated Interstate Prep School League (IPSL) championship 1994 track and field team won each dual meet by an average score of 85 points. Eleven Cougars from this championship roster went on to play college football. Kiski Opponent, 68 Old Trail 101, 70 Gilmore Academy 13, 48 Shady Side Academy 35, 48 Hawken School 35, 40 Western Reserve Academy 43, 41 University School 42, Paul Adams, Brett Auer, Kurt Buttkevitz, Edward Denny, Gregory Floro, Kurt Franck, Jeffrey Green, Scott Grimes, Timothy Kilbride, H. Braddock King, Thomas Kovalchuk, Richard Leydig, Andrew McGregor, Terrance Owens, Mark Parke, Todd Peters, Sandy Pidgeon, Kevin Reynolds, Stephen Rudolph, Mark Schremmer, N. Clark Shipley, Kurt Sieber, Peter Spangenberg, Paul Stafford, Dan Stilz, John Suprock, Edward Tarney, Joseph Topel, Scott Welham, John Pidgeon, Richmond Curtiss, Merrill Dawson, Ian McLaren. Kiski's Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 2013 to commemorate 125 years of athletic competition. Mr. Denny carried his skill set to the collegiate level where he set West Virginia University Natatorium records in the 1,000-yard freestyle, and in the 1,650-yard freestyle. continued his track and field career at Penn State University. Please enter the information of the team or individual whom you feel is deserving of a Hall of Fame nomination. A three-year football standout at Freeport after transferring from Florida, White was a first-team all-state linebacker by the AP and UPI in 1981 after he helped lead the Yellowjackets to the 1981 WPIAL Class AA title game. In 1982 he was elected co-captain of the Track and Field Team and broke the Bob Mathias 49, long jump record, with a jump of 226.5. In addition to holding the long jump record, he has the sixth fastest time in the 300-meter hurdles and the tenth fastest time in the 110-meter high hurdles. His playing days reached a crossroads when he was signed by the New York Yankees to play first base, but chose instead to attend law school. Sandy Pidgeon, Class of 1978, converted countless yards in the Kiski pool into many race victories and team points for the Cougars. His lifelong love of sports, along with his quick wit, was acknowledged in the 1949 Kiskiminetan yearbook when it stated: Beano, one of the boys from Wilson Hall, was very well known around the campus, not only for his great knowledge of sports, but also for his jokes. Kiski Area Sports Hall Of Fame was founded in 2008. Mike Valore, Class of 1978, lettered in each of his 12 athletic seasons with Kiski. Ira Hill, class of 1920, was well-known for his athletic prowess and earned the nickname Lefty as a sandlot baseball star. She was Tribune-Review Player of the Year in 2004 and went on to play at IUP and Clarion. John Mahla, Class of 1983, amassed a high volume of throwing points for his Kiski track and field teams. At the time of his induction, Mr. McCutcheon still holds the school record for the 200-yard freestyle, pool records in the 500, 200, and 100-yard freestyle, as well as a member of the 400-yard freestyle relay record in 2002. His greatest attribute, however, was his fine school spirit., Bob Mathias, class of 1949, arrived on Kiskis campus after winning the gold medal in the decathlon at the 1948 Olympic Games in London, England. Jack's legacy will always remain in Kiski folklore as an example to anyone who is tempted to quit or to sell himself short.". The Cougars nearly swept the IPSL Championship, with Kiski taking 11 of 12 events. Charles L. Klausing was the Head Football Coach at Kiski from 1987-1993. Fox Chapel never had a winning season in football until Kriston came along from 1969-71. Although Mr. Urbany played key roles with a pair of football Interstate Prep School League championship teams, he was best known for his skills on the wrestling mat. Still the A-K Valleys all-time scoring leader in girls basketball, Suwala Shaeffer collected 2,266 points over her four-year career at Ford City. National Soccer Hall of Fame Frisco, Texas. As a Kiski diver, he smashed league records, remarkably establishing a new league mark by over a hundred points his senior year. alle-kiski-hof.com is 3 years 3 months old. The Cougars battled back from an early 0-14 deficit while holding the Trojans to 61 yards of offense the rest of the day. The senior track and field captain won the 1,600 and 800 at the league championship meet. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. The evening begins with a 6 pm cocktail hour in the Swank Student Center. The 11-5-1 season of the 1980 fall evolved to win more games in a single season than any other in Kiski history the following year with 13. He led many individual athletes to their potential as measured by titles, personal bests, and lasting life lessons. During his final year at Kiski, he was named co-captain of both the football and basketball teams, and also received the Harry Stuhldreher Award. The Kiski Lacrosse program was only in its seventh season when this group captured the first Western PA Lacrosse Championship.