Tag: Freeport

Freeport’s Tom Hunter (31) celebrates the winning touchdown with Mike Petras (14) while kicker Mike Brestensky carries his white kicking shoe back to the bench as the Yellowjackets downed Jeannette, 9-7, to win the Allegheny Conference title on Nov. 2, 1984.
Through the Years: 40 years ago, Freeport finally got the better of nemesis Jeannette
November 21, 2024
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch has taken a look back at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.

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Fox Chapel’s Carson Krushansky
Rosters set for 2024 Western Pa. Soccer Coaches Association boys all-star games
November 19, 2024
The Western Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association boys all-star games will be Nov. 30 at Pine-Richland.

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Freeport coach Jason Kerr
With young lineup, Freeport girls look to keep things simple
November 16, 2024
With an influx of freshman talent, Freeport girls basketball coach Jason Kerr believes his program is headed in the right direction.

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With revamped roster, Freeport boys looking to develop identity
Freeport boys basketball coach Rich Macura is looking to get a boost this season from some of his multi-sport athletes returning to the court.

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Freeport’s Jim Charlton (33) embarks on an 87-yard touchdown run on Nov. 9, 1984 that lifted the Yellowjackets to a 14-6 victory over Serra Catholic in an opening round Class 2A playoff game at soggy Freeport Borough field.
Through the Years: 87-yard run sparked Freeport to playoff win in ’84
November 14, 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 history.

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Captains for Central Valley and Freeport meet at midfield before their WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinal Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.
Central Valley rolls past Freeport in WPIAL quarterfinals
November 8, 2024
Battles are won and lost in the trenches.

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Despite both teams coming into the game with just one victory each, a huge crowd at Fox Chapel watched the Foxes (dark jerseys) and Tarentum play on Nov. 7, 1964. Defensive players for the Redcats included Terry Rapsinski (88), Mark Pavlik (72) and Joe Otwell (74) as Tarentum posted a 33-21 victory.
Through the Years: 60 years ago, Tarentum ended season on high note
November 7, 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 history.

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Highlands’ Jahmar Wright is a member of the 2024 football team.
A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2024 Week 11
November 6, 2024
Player of the week

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Freeport’s Amos Glenn breaks into the secondary past Mt. Pleasant’s Jonah Townsend during first-round WPIAL playoff action Friday.
The Birdie learns his lesson, makes A-K Valley playoff picks
Last week: 2-2

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Freeport’s Owen Neistein celebrates with Drew Ross (left) after Ross’s third touchdown against Mt. Pleasant during a WPIAL first-round playoff game last Friday.
Freeport brings momentum into clash with 2nd-seeded Central Valley
Given how many times Freeport and Central Valley have made the WPIAL playoffs in the past decade, it’s fairly surprising that the two teams have never met.

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