Tag: Burrell

Burrell’s Dom Holmes attempts to pull in a pass in the second half against Valley Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, at Valley High School.
The Birdie puts his faith in A-K Valley teams
August 28, 2019
When the Birdie came into the office Monday he was as mad as a fantasy football team owner who had just drafted Andrew Luck with his first-round pick five minutes before he made his retirement announcement.

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Burrell’s Michael Scherer breaks the tackle of Valley’s Ricrdo Simmons in the first quarter at Valley High School Friday, Aug 23, 2019.
Burrell’s offense shines in season opener
August 24, 2019
Since he took over the Burrell football program last year, coach Shawn Liotta has been waiting for an opportunity to showcase his fast-paced, high-octane offense.

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Burrell’s Seth Fischbach intercepts a pass intended for Vaun Ross in the first quarter at Valley High School Friday. Aug 23, 2019.
Burrell shuts out Valley to snap 6-game streak in ‘Battle of the Bypass’
August 23, 2019
Throughout the history of the “Battle of the Bypass,” Burrell and Valley have traded winning streaks.

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Mike Fantuzzo was hired to coach the Burrell boys basketball team on Aug. 20, 2019.
Burrell grad Fantuzzo returns to coach basketball at alma mater
August 21, 2019
Mike Fantuzzo enjoyed a great deal of success as a member of the Burrell boys basketball team more than a decade ago.

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Burrell’s Dom Holmes (right) will take on rival Valley in the Week Zero “Battle of the Bypass” on Friday.
Valley’s 6-game winning streak on line in ‘Battle of the Bypass’
There’s never a lack of excitement when Burrell and Valley get together for the “Battle of the Bypass.”

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Leechburg’s Dylan Cook
The Birdie gets ready for Week Zero by picking A-K Valley winners
Unlike past years, The Birdie is unsure about his season-opening picks.

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Burrellճ Tajean Degore, controls the ball during a recent practice at Kotecki Park in Lower Burrell Friday. Aug 16, 2019.
Burrell boys soccer wants to muscle way into WPIAL playoffs
August 18, 2019
Starting as an underclassmen provided invaluable experience for junior midfielder Nicholas Kariotis.

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Burrell’s Jordyn Kowalkowski (7) talks with teammate Skylar Dale (right) at halftime while playing against Deer Lakes on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 during girls’ soccer at Burrell High School. Deer Lakes won 2-1.
Burrell girls soccer, 1st-year coach building upon solid foundation
Frank Nesko does not want to put too many expectations on the Burrell girls soccer team.

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Burrell’s Seth Fishbaugh goes up for a pass during a 7-on-7 game Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Freeport High School.
Burrell vows to ‘play fast,’ push the tempo
When the Burrell offense takes the field this season, don’t blink, because you might just miss the entire offensive series.

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From left are A-K Valley quarterbacks Alex Arledge (Burrell), Cayden Quinn (Valley), Garrett Schaffhauser (Freeport), Legend Ausk (Springdale) and Ryan Aber (Riverview).
New A-K Valley quarterbacks face challenge of leading their offenses
August 17, 2019
Quarterback is one of the most complicated positions in football, and it takes a special type of player to bear all of the responsibilities that make an offense successful.

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