Tag: Freeport

Freeport girls soccer earning respect early in season

September 5, 2024

The members of the Freeport girls soccer team took part in a light workout Thursday afternoon, less than 12 hours after producing a convincing 3-0 victory over Shady Side Academy in an early-season Section 2-2A clash at Freeport Area Athletic Stadium.

Deer Lakes seniors Dennis Lager (85) and Tom Parker (21) lead their team onto the field for the first game at Lancers Stadium on Sept. 7, 1974. Freeport, however, spoiled the opening festivities, handing Deer Lakes a 30-7 setback.

Through the Years: 50 years ago, Freeport spoiled a Deer Lakes housewarming party

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.

Highlands’ Luke Lattus pulls down Elizabeth Forward’s Charles Nigut last Friday.

Dopey Birdie tries to bounce back from disastrous week of A-K Valley football picks

September 4, 2024

Last week: 3-7

Quaker Valley’s Jack Diemert works out during practice on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, at Chuck Knox Stadium.

Familiar foes Freeport, Quaker Valley hope to gain momentum after early-season losses

The Freeport and Quaker Valley football teams are no strangers to one other.

Fox Chapel’s Maya DiPasquale defends against North Allegheny’s Kieran Shannon during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Highmark Stadium.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Sept. 4, 2024: North Allegheny, North Hills meet in girls soccer

Class 4A section play begins in WPIAL girls soccer Wednesday.

Springdale’s Bri Ross is a member of the 2024 girls soccer team.

A-K Valley athletes of the week: Freeport’s Ryan Sutara, Springdale’s Bri Ross

August 31, 2024

Bri Ross

Apollo-Ridge’s Jonah Casella (35) scores an 81-yard touchdown against Valley during their game Sept. 5, 2014, at Owens Field in Apollo.

Through the years: A decade ago, Apollo-Ridge won big in ‘Viking Bowl’

August 29, 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 legacy.