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Deep, experienced Freeport roster provides high expectations

August 18, 2018

As Freeport coach John Gaillot rattled off the names of the experienced group he has returning this fall, there was excitement and optimism in his

After considering holdout, The Birdie is back prognosticating A-K Valley games

After flying back north this summer from his undisclosed offseason home, The Birdie heard all about the contract dispute between the Pittsburgh Steelers and a

WPIAL Class 3A breakdown: Playoff berths at premium in two-conference format

Quaker Valley had the type of 2017 season that could inspire storybooks or sports movies, winning its first WPIAL and PIAA championships under a coach

Heavy hitters: A-K Valley bruisers pack a punch on offense, defense

Mere words can't describe the satisfaction of a big hit, at least not in Conor Selinger's eyes. It's more about the feeling. Take an Allegheny

Reliable Austin Romanchak readies for big senior season at Freeport

August 15, 2018

On a warm August evening at JC Stone Field in North Park two years ago, Austin Romanchak, along with many of his teammates, took the

A-K Valley athletes benefit from off-season work for individual sports

August 10, 2018

Izzy Komaniak is enjoying a relaxing vacation with family in Puerto Vallara, Mexico this week, and since she's been there, the Riverview senior has devoted

Freeport's Ally DeJidas (7)celebrates with teammates after winning a game in their PIAA Class AA state semifinal against Beaver Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, at Seneca Valley High School. (Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review)

State champion Freeport girls volleyball team completes busy, successful off-season

August 8, 2018

Freeport took some time to celebrate its 2017 PIAA volleyball championship, including the installation of a road marker in the borough's downtown and a trip

Fox Chapel football head coach Tom Loughran shakes hands with Cole Waxter after the Foxes scored a touchdown in the first half of a game against West Allegheny on Sept. 1, 2017. (Tribune-Review file)

A-K Valley notebook: Teams endure high temps during opening heat acclimatization workouts

August 6, 2018

The PIAA's mandated heat acclimatization period for football began Monday, and Mother Nature obliged. With temperatures reaching into the upper 80s and lower 90s in

High school notebook: Romanchak gets preferred walk-on offer from Penn State

July 1, 2018

Freeport rising senior Austin Romanchak is expected to have a lot to think about in the coming months concerning where he will continue his education

Deer Lakes’ Jake McCaskey named Valley News Dispatch Baseball Player of the Year

June 30, 2018

PLAYER OF THE YEAR Jake McCaskey Deer Lakes, senior, pitcher/shortstop Jake McCaskey tried to picture the scenario: a hitter version of himself against the pitching

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