Tag: Burrell
Avonworth overcomes early mistakes to defeat Burrell in season opener
August 23, 2024
Going into the matchup, Burrell knew it would need to capitalize on every mistake to stay close with Avonworth, the WPIAL Class 3A runner-up from a season ago.
A-K Valley girls soccer preview: Riverview ready for new challenges
August 22, 2024
Senior defender/midfielder Katerina Tsambis said she can’t stop smiling when she thinks of Riverview’s run last year to the WPIAL and PIAA Class A title games.
Through the years: Kittanning played at night despite request from U.S. Dept. of War
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.
A-K Valley boys soccer preview: Deer Lakes opens season with chip on its shoulder
It was another strong regular season for the Deer Lakes boys soccer team that concluded with a section title, but its reign as defending WPIAL champs didn’t last as long as they wanted.
Burrell hires former assistant Steve Ansani as head wrestling coach
August 20, 2024
Steve Ansani was approved Tuesday as Burrell’s new wrestling coach by the school board.
Shorthanded Springdale, Perry forced to cancel Week Zero games; Burrell, Avonworth to play
August 19, 2024
With the high school football season set to commence Friday night, there’s been a couple changes to the schedule in Western Pennsylvania after two teams were left too shorthanded to play.
WPIAL Class 3A preview: Moving down from 4A, Central Valley has Acrisure aspirations
August 18, 2024
Avonworth had to play second fiddle to Belle Vernon the past two seasons in the WPIAL Class 3A championship game.
The Birdie’s A-K Valley football picks are sure to be golden this season
Last season: 88-28 (75.9%)
Burrell’s roster deep but young in quest for 4th straight playoff bid
August 14, 2024
In coach Shawn Liotta’s first season at Burrell in 2018, he had 18 players come out for the team.
