Tag: Deer Lakes
The Birdie rules as he makes his Week 6 picks in the A-K Valley
October 2, 2024
Last week: 9-1
Dana Petruska comes out of retirement to take over as girls basketball coach at Deer Lakes
September 30, 2024
When Dana Petruska retired from coaching high school girls basketball in the spring of 2023, she thought that probably was it after 35 seasons.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Sept. 30, 2024: Girls golfers to vie for titles
September 29, 2024
The top girls golfers in the district are set to close the door on September scholastic action with the final round of the 2024 WPIAL Class 3A and 2A girls golf individual championships.
Unbeaten Deer Lakes continues historic start with comeback victory over Highlands
September 27, 2024
Deer Lakes keeps making history.
Through the Years: Kiski Area collected milestone win in 2019
September 26, 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, Highlands renew rivalry in Allegheny 7 Conference clash
September 25, 2024
The Deer Lakes and Highlands football teams have met four times, with the most recent matchup coming in 2015 when the Lancers and Golden Rams competed in the Class 2A Allegheny Conference.
Are some wins on the menu for A-K Valley teams in The Birdie’s Week 5 picks?
Last week: 8-3
Deer Lakes girls soccer team makes hay in new section
Deer Lakes girls soccer coach Frank Accetta said he, his coaches and his players were surprised when the new two-year cycle alignments came out in the winter. and the Lancers no longer would be facing familiar opponents Freeport, Knoch, Shady Side Academy and Burrell.
A-K Valley high school football notebook: Leechburg rolling at 5-0
September 21, 2024
Leechburg senior quarterback Jayden Floyd rushed for 209 yards and five more touchdowns Friday in a 35-13 victory over Jeannette, giving him 10 rushing scores over the past two weeks for a Blue Devils team that is 5-0 for the first time since 1981.
Deer Lakes makes program history, going 5-0 for 1st time with win over East Allegheny
September 20, 2024
Deer Lakes wide receiver Zach Grant demonstrated Deer Lakes’ pursuit of school history will come down to precise performance. Winless East Allegheny stood between the Lancers and opening the season with five straight victories for the first time Friday night at Churchman Stadium.
