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Freeport’s Jim Charlton (33) embarks on an 87-yard touchdown run on Nov. 9, 1984 that lifted the Yellowjackets to a 14-6 victory over Serra Catholic in an opening round Class 2A playoff game at soggy Freeport Borough field.
Through the Years: 87-yard run sparked Freeport to playoff win in ’84
November 14, 2024
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic history.

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Despite both teams coming into the game with just one victory each, a huge crowd at Fox Chapel watched the Foxes (dark jerseys) and Tarentum play on Nov. 7, 1964. Defensive players for the Redcats included Terry Rapsinski (88), Mark Pavlik (72) and Joe Otwell (74) as Tarentum posted a 33-21 victory.
Through the Years: 60 years ago, Tarentum ended season on high note
November 7, 2024
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic history.

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Apollo-Ridge receiver Alex Smith reaches for a pass against Beaver Falls defenders Cody Long and Javon Turner as the Vikings won their first WPIAL playoff game, 58-40, on Oct. 31, 2014.
Through the Years: Apollo-Ridge earned 2nd playoff win in ’14
October 31, 2024
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic history.

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Freeport tailback Tom Hunter is pulled down by Deer Lakes defender Lou Ippolito on Oct. 27, 1984 at Lancers Stadium with Todd McMullen (59) assisting. The Yellowjackets recovered a late fumble at their 4 to remain undefeated with a 20-14 victory.
Through the Years: Freeport staved off Deer Lakes upset bid in ’84
October 24, 2024
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.

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Burrell’s Joah Martin wraps up Highlands’ Darius Cherry on Oct. 11.
The Birdie is fit to be tied as he makes his Week 9 picks in the A-K Valley
October 23, 2024
Last week: 10-1

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Zier Williams and his Deer Lakes teammates have qualified for the playoffs for the third season in a row.
Alle-Kiski Valley high school football notebook: Deer Lakes’ rebound culminates in playoff spot
October 19, 2024
Deer Lakes bounced back in a big way from a pair of tough shutout losses to roll past Valley, 44-13, on Friday and solidify its automatic WPIAL Class 3A playoff berth from the Allegheny 7 Conference.

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Fox Chapel’s Anthony Fourquet runs the ball against Plum on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 at Plum Senior High School.
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2024 Week 8
October 16, 2024
Class 5A Northeast Conference

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Freeport’s Drew Ross (11) celebrates with teammate Cameron Manke (52) after scoring a rushing touchdown against Burrell on Sept. 20.
Fall in line as The Birdie makes his Week 8 picks in the A-K Valley
Last week: 10-1

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Valley senior Alexandra Thomey
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Valley’s Alexandra Thomey
October 14, 2024
It’s rare in sports for teammates to have to compete against each other for a chance to move on in a playoff format.

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Valley’s Kevin Thrower eludes a pair of Greensburg Salem tacklers on Oct. 11, 1974 as the Vikings won a key Foothills Conference game, 34-6. Kevin, nephew of New Kensington’s legendary Willie Thrower, was first team all-state that season for both the AP and the UPI.
Through the Years: 50 years ago, Johnny Martin starred for Valley
October 10, 2024
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.

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