Tag: Apollo-Ridge

Highlands quarterback Jamarkus Prager looks to pass against Elizabeth Forward on Aug. 29, 2025.
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2025 Week 2
September 3, 2025
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 2 in the A-K Valley:

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Derry’s Noah Stough is brought down by Freeport’s Drew Ross in the first half last Friday.
The Birdie speaks frankly, makes Week 2 picks in A-K Valley
Last week: 10-2

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Valley’s B.J. Flenory returns the opening kickoff 95 yards on Sept. 1, 2000, giving the Vikings a huge lift toward a 42-14 victory over neighboring Burrell.
Through the Years: Nothing could slow Valley running back vs. Burrell in 2000
August 28, 2025
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 (21) is tripped up by Apollo-Ridge’s Gage Wingard (2) last Friday at Apollo-Ridge.
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2025 Week 1
August 27, 2025
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 1 in the A-K Valley:

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Kiski Area’s Collin Peterson works to take down Knoch’s Owen Layhew last Friday.
It’s the perfect time for The Birdie to make his Week 1 picks in the A-K Valley
The Birdie walked into the office Monday morning sporting the smuggiest smug smile that ever was smugged.

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Youth football players get the Penn-Trafford football team ready to play Norwin last Friday.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2025 Week 1
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 1 in Westmoreland County:

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Norwin’s Jose Lenart and Gil Algeri sack Penn-Trafford’s Nate Desmond last Friday.
The Birdie says keep the change as he makes his Week 1 picks in Westmoreland County
Last week: 6-5 (55%)

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St. Joseph’s Kate Giannetta plays against Trinity on Aug. 18 at St. Joseph High School.
A-K Valley girls volleyball preview: St. Joseph confident of another deep playoff run
August 24, 2025
It was an all-Alle-Kiski Valley final at the Deer Lakes volleyball tournament Saturday as St. Joseph, for the second year in a row, topped the host Lancers for the championship.

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Apollo-Ridge quarterback Alex Clawson celebrates after scoring the winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter against Leechburg on Friday.
Apollo-Ridge turns tables on Leechburg, scores late for comeback victory
August 22, 2025
In last year’s Week Zero rivalry game between Leechburg and Apollo-Ridge, the Blue Devils rallied from a touchdown behind in the fourth quarter to score a five-point victory.

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Highlands running back Phil Hayden (31) scored on a 1-yard plunge behind a block from Brian Rigatti (48) against Plum on Aug. 30, 1985 at Mustangs Stadium. Hayden’s two scores were not enough, however, as Plum came back for a 27-12 victory.
Through the Years: 40 years ago, Plum rewarded new coach with season-opening win
August 21, 2025
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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