Tag: Apollo-Ridge
Leechburg gets 2 scores late to get past Apollo-Ridge
August 23, 2024
Leechburg was down 14-7 on Friday at Veterans Memorial Field against Apollo-Ridge. But the Blue Devils battled until the end, tallying 12 points in the fourth quarter and earning them a 19-14 victory.
Through the years: Kittanning played at night despite request from U.S. Dept. of War
August 22, 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.
The Birdie tells A-K Valley seniors to take a bow, or hit a Griddy, in Week Zero
August 21, 2024
At this time of year, high school football players, especially seniors, often are admonished by old folks to appreciate what they have before it’s gone.
WPIAL Class 2A preview: Steel Valley tops new-look list of title contenders
August 18, 2024
Steel Valley’s Ray Braszo is one of those old-school high school football coaches who generally has about as much use for preseason predictions as he does for a TikTok account.
The Birdie’s A-K Valley football picks are sure to be golden this season
Last season: 88-28 (75.9%)
Apollo-Ridge aims to rebound in new-look Allegheny Conference
August 16, 2024
Senior Ryan Lydon said he and his Apollo-Ridge teammates have a chip on their shoulder to get back on track this season and challenge for a spot in the WPIAL Class 2A playoffs.
Position switch has Apollo-Ridge’s Mackintosh eager for new season
August 10, 2024
Corey Mackintosh was a stalwart at inside linebacker last year for Apollo-Ridge. The 5-foot-11, 210-pounder also worked in at defensive end.
Apollo-Ridge girls basketball making strides as it transitions to new coach Raevaan Mottley
July 17, 2024
Even before Raevaan Mottley arrived at Apollo-Ridge as the new varsity girls basketball head coach in late May, his players were taking part in open gyms.
Freeport’s Sydney Selker selected Valley News Dispatch Softball Player of Year
June 22, 2024
Player of the Year
A-K Valley high school softball playoff preview capsules for May 14, 2024
May 13, 2024
WPIAL softball playoffs
