Tag: Freeport

Freeport’s Austin Romanchak reaches for the goal line to score one of his three touchdowns against Burrell on Oct. 12, 2018 in a 48-3 victory over the Bucs.

Through the years: Freeport revved up ground game to beat Burrell in 2018

October 12, 2023

Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that have shaped local scholastic history.

<strong>MAIN:</strong> Knoch’s Codi Mullen (left) breaks up a pass intended for Deer Lakes’ Wayne Love on Sept. 29.<strong> INSET:</strong> Freeport sophomore quarterback Drew Ross tries to escape Mt. Pleasant’s Jackson Hutter during a Sept. 22 game.

Playoff future in the balance for Knoch, Freeport in Allegheny 6 clash

October 11, 2023

Eight and a half miles separate Knoch and Freeport high schools.

Burrell’s Devin Beattie (11) fights for extra yards on Sept. 8 against Valley.

Birdie paints playoff picture, makes Week 7 A-K Valley picks

Last week: 9-2 (81.8%)

Freeport girls volleyball sweeps Derry, moves closer to another section title

October 10, 2023

The Freeport girls volleyball team hadn’t allowed a Section 5-2A foe to win a set through 10 matches.

North Allegheny’s Mackenzie Jones sets against Shaler on Sept. 5, 2023, at North Allegheny High School.

Frazier new No. 1 team in Western Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association Class A rankings

October 9, 2023

Frazier girls volleyball remained undefeated in Section 2-A last Thursday with a 3-1 win over California.

East Allegheny quarterback Mike Cahill takes a snap during practice on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, in North Versailles.

Michael Cahill, Brennen Rutledge combine to lead East Allegheny over Freeport

October 6, 2023

Michael Cahill threw high-arching spirals, and Brennen Rutledge was there to make over-the-shoulder catches.

West Deer end Rich Cale catches a conversion pass – worth just one point at the time – from quarterback Dave Kashlak on Oct. 2, 1963 as an overflow crowd at Richland watched the Braves win the “Battle of Bakerstown Road,” 14-12.

Through the Years: In 1963, West Deer earned bragging rights vs. Richland

October 5, 2023

Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that have shaped local scholastic history.