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Greensburg Salem’s Maxim Topper intercepts a Ligonier Valley pass and returns it for a third-quarter touchdown Aug. 30, 2024, at Offutt Field.

Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2024 Week 4

September 18, 2024

Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Westmoreland County in Week 4 of the 2024 season:

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.

Viviana Didomenico (29) and her Fox Chapel teammates will try to beat undefeated Mars on Monday.

What to watch for in high school sports on Sept. 9, 2024: Mars girls soccer team faces tough test

September 8, 2024

On this ninth day of the ninth month, it is a busy night of WPIAL girls soccer action to kick off another busy week of high school sports.

Deer Lakes seniors Dennis Lager (85) and Tom Parker (21) lead their team onto the field for the first game at Lancers Stadium on Sept. 7, 1974. Freeport, however, spoiled the opening festivities, handing Deer Lakes a 30-7 setback.

Through the Years: 50 years ago, Freeport spoiled a Deer Lakes housewarming party

September 5, 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.

Highlands players take the field for their game against Armstrong on Friday night.

Armstrong turns back Highlands at goal line in OT thriller

August 23, 2024

Frank Fabian isn’t sure who halted Highlands quarterback Menage Lucas’ twisting effort at the goal line.

Kittanning’s 1944 team practices at Gilpin Field. The school was given permission by the federal government to play night games if the lights were turned off at halftime. Schools were advised to play daylight games in order to conserve electricity during World War II.

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.

Deer Lakes’ Zach Grant celebrates after a kickoff return for a touchdown last season.

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.