Tag: Fox Chapel

Freeport quarterback Kent Crytzer listens intently to coach Don Earley’s instructions on Sept. 29, 1972. The strategy worked as Crytzer ran for three touchdowns and threw for two others as the Yellowjackets won, 38-0.

Through the Years: Big burst helps Freeport trounce Richland

September 29, 2022

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.

Leechburg’s Jayden Floyd avoids Clairton’s Tyrese Washington-Law on a first-down run in the fourth quarter last Friday.

Warm up with some A-K Valley Week 5 picks from The Birdie

September 28, 2022

Last week: 12-1

Plum’s Eryck Moore carries the ball during a game against Kiski Area on Aug. 26.

A-K Valley don’t miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week 5

Class 5A Big East

Shady Side Academy’s Nate Mallory outruns Elizabeth Forward’s Richard Prokop (left) on Sept. 16, 2022. <span class="neFMT neFMT_brief-text">Shady Side Academy (1-3) won its first game Friday at South Allegheny.</span>

George Guido: What to look for at football season’s halfway point in the A-K Valley

September 24, 2022

Almost in the blink of an eye, the halfway point of the local high school football season has been reached – and some schools haven’t even played a conference game.

Fox Chapel’s Laila Golla competes during the 2022 girls golf season.

Young Fox Chapel girls golf team has no seniors, plenty of victories

After losing five seniors from last year’s WPIAL girls golf championship team, Fox Chapel isn’t missing a beat.

Bethel Park quarterback Tanner Pfeuffer works out on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, in Bethel Park.

WPIAL Class 6A/5A football roundup: Bethel Park rolls past Baldwin in Allegheny Six

Tanner Pfeuffer threw for 122 yards and two touchdowns as No. 4 Bethel Park picked up a 36-7 victory over Baldwin (1-4, 0-2) in the Class 5A Allegheny Six Conference on Friday night.

After 29 consecutive road games, West Deer finally has a place to call home as Braves Stadium opened on Sept. 30, 1947. But Mars ruined the home opener with a 21-12 victory, led by Bill Gearing’s two touchdowns.

Through the Years: West Deer opened new stadium with loss to Mars

September 22, 2022

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.