Tag: Apollo-Ridge

Freeport’s Danny King (8) takes off on a play against Valley last Friday.
The Birdie rules as he makes his Week 6 picks in the A-K Valley
October 2, 2024
Last week: 9-1

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Kiski Area’s Kenny Blake (1) runs past Hampton defender Josh Anderson as the Cavaliers defeated the Talbots, 21-17, to record the 300th win in school history on Sept. 27, 2019. Blake scored all three Kiski Area touchdowns.
Through the Years: Kiski Area collected milestone win in 2019
September 26, 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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Leechburg’s Timmy Andrasy celebrates with Jaxon Vargo after Vargo’s interception of a pass intended for Jeannette’s Noah Sunder on Friday at McKee Stadium.
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2024 Week 5
September 25, 2024
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for the A-K Valley in Week 5 of the 2024 season:

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Leechburg’s Jayden Floyd runs the ball against Riverview on Sept. 13.
Are some wins on the menu for A-K Valley teams in The Birdie’s Week 5 picks?
Last week: 8-3

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Shady Side Academy’s Darrin Haynes works out during a preseason practice.
Shady Side Academy outscores young, penalty-prone Apollo-Ridge
September 21, 2024
A week that started with the coach resigning ended with a victory for the Shady Side Academy football team.

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Freeport coach Don Earley collected his 100th coaching victory on Sept. 20, 1974 as the Yellowjackets won at Mars, 20-13. Earley would go on to win 100 more games before retiring in 1985.
Through the years: Freeport coach collected 100th win with thrilling victory over Mars in 1974
September 19, 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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Deer Lakes’ Dom Sciubba (left) beats Freeport’s Cole Troutman (right) to a loose ball on fourth down late in the fourth quarter last Friday.
The Birdie turns whining into an art form before making his Week 4 A-K Valley picks
September 18, 2024
Last week: 9-2

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Riverview’s Rio Stotts looks for a pass opening against Leechburg on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at Veterans’ Memorial Field in Leechburg.
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2024 Week 4
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for the A-K Valley in Week 4 of the 2024 season:

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Knoch’s Justin Conklin returns an interception for a touchdown, eluding Burrell tacklers Matt Christoforetti (76) and Mike Collodi (78) as the Knights won an early-season, Greater Allegheny Conference showdown on Sept. 17, 1999.
Through the years: 25 years ago, Knoch ran past Burrell
September 12, 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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Apollo-Ridge’s Alex Clawson is a member of the 2024 football team.
A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2024 Week 3
September 11, 2024
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