Tag: Deer Lakes
A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2024 Week Zero
August 21, 2024
Jayden Floyd
The Birdie tells A-K Valley seniors to take a bow, or hit a Griddy, in Week Zero
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.
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.
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.
The Birdie’s A-K Valley football picks are sure to be golden this season
Last season: 88-28 (75.9%)
Deer Lakes turns the page after historic 2023 season
August 14, 2024
Deer Lakes made program history last year with its first playoff victory.
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.
‘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.
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.
