Tag: Deer Lakes
‘Everyone is optimistic’ as high school football camps open around the A-K Valley
August 12, 2024
A small but enthusiastic group of 21 Springdale football players greeted first-year Dynamos coach Chad Walsh on Monday afternoon for the first day of official preseason camp in the shadow of Springdale High School.
Notable changes to the 2024-25, 2025-26 WPIAL boys basketball alignment
The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.
Quaker Valley dethrones North Catholic to win Class 3A Trib Cup
July 10, 2024
A year after seeing its three-year Trib Cup run end, Quaker Valley has ended the four-year run by North Catholic in Class 3A in the closest competition in the 2023-2024 school year.
High school girls rugby gaining popularity in Western Pennsylvania
July 5, 2024
Rugby is not a universally beloved sport in America, but that does not mean it is devoid of athletes who cherish the game.
Springdale’s John Hughes again named Valley News Dispatch Baseball Player of Year
June 22, 2024
John Hughes had a season to remember at Springdale in 2023, winning the WPIAL batting title to go with 78 strikeouts on the mound.
Freeport’s Sydney Selker selected Valley News Dispatch Softball Player of Year
Player of the Year
A-K Valley high school softball playoff preview capsules for May 14, 2024
May 13, 2024
WPIAL softball playoffs
Deer Lakes hoping to send large contingent to WPIAL track and field championships
Going into the WPIAL Class 2A team championships on May 1 at Shenango, Deer Lakes’ boys track and field team was hoping to put on a good showing and maybe come away with a split.
Junior trio leads Burrell softball team to key victory over Deer Lakes
April 29, 2024
Three was the magic number for the Burrell softball team in its Section 1-3A clash with rival Deer Lakes Monday evening at Bon Air Elementary.
Freshman’s clutch home run backs Selker’s strong pitching as Freeport edges Deer Lakes
April 19, 2024
In her third plate appearance of the game, Leah Clark was still trying to fight off nerves. It was a one-run game in the bottom of the sixth inning, and she had been retired in her first two trips to the plate.
