Tag: Apollo-Ridge

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.

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.

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

Franklin Regional’s Jake Weir defends on a pass intended for Penn-Trafford’s Jack Weishaar on Oct. 11.

Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2024 Week 9

Class 6A

Players from Ligonier Valley take the field before their game against OLSH on Sept. 20.

Pick or treat with The Birdie in Week 9 for Westmoreland County football

Last week: 9-3 (75%)

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.

St. Joseph volleyball tops Apollo-Ridge, caps historic regular season with unbeaten section record

October 17, 2024

The St. Joseph girls volleyball team already knew it had won its first section championship before taking the floor Thursday night.

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

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

Kiski Area’s Aven Shirley celebrates following a long touchdown reception against Latrobe last Friday.

The Birdie mulls new ways to predict games before Week 7 in A-K Valley

October 9, 2024

Last week: 8-2

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