Tag: Deer Lakes

Deer Lakes’ Peyton Kushon works past Shady Side Academy goalkeeper Noah Levitt to score the winning goal on Sept. 5, 2023.
A-K Valley boys soccer preview: Deer Lakes opens season with chip on its shoulder
August 21, 2024
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.

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Central Valley’s Jance Henry Jr. takes a handoff from quarterback Steven Rutherford against West Allegheny last season.
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.

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Deer Lakes’ Zier Williams (left), Zack Grant and Sam Guthrie are key returning players in 2024.
A-K Valley football teams work to find formula that brings consistent success
Deer Lakes football has qualified for the WPIAL playoffs four times in its history.

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Riverview’s Rio Stotts throws up the peace sign as he enters the end zone before Carlynton’s Devonte Dean dives for the tackle last season.
The Birdie’s A-K Valley football picks are sure to be golden this season
Last season: 88-28 (75.9%)

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Deer Lakes quarterback Jake Fleischer throws during practice Aug. 5, 2024.
Deer Lakes turns the page after historic 2023 season
August 14, 2024
Deer Lakes made program history last year with its first playoff victory.

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Deer Lakes’ Zier Williams works out during the during the first day of football practice Monday.
Running back Zier Williams ready to carry bigger load for Deer Lakes
August 12, 2024
Zier Williams was the workhorse of the Deer Lakes running game last year and helped the Lancers make playoff history.

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Springdale senior Noah Abaray runs through a drill Monday Aug. 12, 2024.
‘Everyone is optimistic’ as high school football camps open around the A-K Valley
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.

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Imani Christian head coach Khayree Wilson Sr. celebrates with his team after defeating Neighborhood Academy in the WPIAL Class A championship game Feb. 29, 2024, at Pitt.
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.

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Quaker Valley girls display the trophy for winning the WPIAL Class 2A team track championship May 7 at Peters Township.
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.

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Members of the Moon girls rugby team compete during the 2024 season.
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.

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