Tag: Highlands

Freeport coach Don Earley collected his 100th coaching victory on Sept. 20, 1974 as the Yellowjackets won at Mars, 20-13. Earley would go on to win 100 more games before retiring in 1985.

Through the years: Freeport coach collected 100th win with thrilling victory over Mars in 1974

September 19, 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.

Plum’s Nick Odom is a member of the 2024 football team.

A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2024 Week 4

September 18, 2024

Player of the week

Deer Lakes’ Dom Sciubba (left) beats Freeport’s Cole Troutman (right) to a loose ball on fourth down late in the fourth quarter last Friday.

The Birdie turns whining into an art form before making his Week 4 A-K Valley picks

Last week: 9-2

Riverview’s Rio Stotts looks for a pass opening against Leechburg on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at Veterans’ Memorial Field in Leechburg.

A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2024 Week 4

Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for the A-K Valley in Week 4 of the 2024 season:

Plum’s Darian Nelson (right), shown against Franklin Regional, helped the Mustangs to their first win of the season Friday.

Alle-Kiski Valley high school football notebook: Plum finally gets in win column

September 14, 2024

Last year, Shaler spoiled Plum’s 2-0 start by handing the Mustangs a 28-14 nonconference loss in Week 2.

Highlands continues to churn out points in victory over East Allegheny

September 13, 2024

Menage Lucas can promise plenty of excitement from the Highlands football team’s offense on a weekly basis. The senior quarterback has proven he, and his teammates, have a nose for the end zone.

Knoch’s Justin Conklin returns an interception for a touchdown, eluding Burrell tacklers Matt Christoforetti (76) and Mike Collodi (78) as the Knights won an early-season, Greater Allegheny Conference showdown on Sept. 17, 1999.

Through the years: 25 years ago, Knoch ran past Burrell

September 12, 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.