Tag: Freeport
Rivals Freeport, Burrell set to battle to stay in hunt for postseason berth
October 10, 2018
John Gaillot saw several variations of the Allegheny Conference in his 11 seasons as Freeport's football coach, and he always praised the league for its competitiveness. The newly-formed Big East where Freeport finds itself for the first time exceeds even the toughest season that Gaillot remembers. andquot;This has been theThe Birdie says some A-K Valley teams’ seasons might turn into metaphorical pumpkin
Last week: 8-3 Season: 62-16 The Birdie made his weekly pilgrimage to Giant Eagle -- andquot;gotta respect a store named after a birdandquot; -- over the weekend and was surprised by the number of fall-related products he saw. andquot;Everything's got pumpkin spice in it now,andquot; he said. andquot;Coffee. Cereal. Cookies.
A-K Valley girls soccer teams hoping best is yet to come with WPIAL playoffs looming
Melisa O'Toole recently saw something she waited for all season: a complete, 80-minute performance from her Kiski Area girls soccer team. A 4-0 victory over Gateway last week showcased the best the Cavaliers could offer offensively and defensively after a season of searching for both to show up at the
A-K Valley lookahead for Week of Oct. 8, 2018
October 7, 2018
Monday Girls soccer andamp;#8226; With Apollo-Ridge and Highlands fighting for the postseason, each will play a pivotal Section 2-AA game. Fourth-place Highlands visits first-place Deer Lakes, which needs one win to claim the section title. Apollo-Ridge travels to second-place Burrell, which is looking to nail down a playoff berth. andamp;#8226;
WPIAL volleyball rankings for week of Oct. 7, 2018
Here's a look at this week's WPIAL girls volleyball rankings with matches played through Oct. 7, 2018: Class 4A Team, section record, previous 1. North Allegheny, 11-0, 1 2. Baldwin, 10-0, 2 3. Pine-Richland, 8-2, 5 4. Oakland Catholic, 8-4, 3 5. Butler, 7-4, NR Out: Bethel Park, 9-4, 4A-K Valley high school roundup: Apollo-Ridge girls soccer tops East Allegheny
October 6, 2018
Having snapped a four-game losing streak earlier in the week, the Apollo-Ridge girls soccer team is streaking in the other direction as it enters the stretch run of the regular season. Adeline Baustert scored what proved to be the winner, and Mayce Anthony tallied three assists to lead Apollo-Ridge (4-4-1,
Selinger’s late touchdown lifts Freeport past Deer Lakes for key Big East victory
John Gaillot dearly hoped to avoid a game that came down to the final drive. Freeport's coach didn't get what he wanted, but the Yellowjackets still got what they needed: a crucial victory in their pursuit of a WPIAL playoff bid. Conor Selinger rushed for a go-ahead touchdown with 1
A-K Valley football notebook: Deer Lakes, Highlands running to success
October 4, 2018
Deer Lakes and Highlands are on a run thanks to the run. The schools might be known more for their high-octane passing games, but they're proving they can move effectively on the ground as well as through the air. Highlands' recent two-game winning streak came as a strong rushing attack
A-K Valley football players to watch in Week 6
October 3, 2018
Jack Colecchi Kiski Area, Sr., WR/CB A centerpiece of the potent Cavaliers passing game, Colecchi has a team-best 26 catches for 584 yards and four
With playoff positioning at stake, longtime conference foes Deer Lakes, Freeport to face off
Freeport appreciated the five weeks of conference play for what it provided: a chance to play a quintet of unfamiliar opponents in the newly recalibrated
