Tag: Kiski Area

Deer Lakes’ Derek Burk is a member of the 2023 football team.
A-K Valley football players to watch in 2023 Week 4
September 20, 2023
Player of the week

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Highlands’ Menage Lucas stiff-arms North Catholic’s Gavin Kamody on Friday, at J.C. Stone Field.
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2023 Week 4
Class 5A Big East Conference

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Burrell’s Devin Beatie gets past Deer Lakes defenders Sept. 1.
The Birdie stays on brand with his A-K Valley Week 4 picks
Last week: 7-5 (58.3%)

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Penn-Trafford sophomore Amelia Williams slams a shot during the WPIAL section singles semifinals Sept. 13, 2023 at Franklin Regional.
Penn-Trafford’s Amelia Williams, Winchester Thurston’s Cecilia Gurgel earn WPIAL singles top seeds
September 19, 2023
Youth was served last fall when Penn-Trafford freshman Amelia Williams won the 2022 WPIAL Class 3A singles tennis championship.

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Kiski Area senior Liam Foley
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Kiski Area’s Liam Foley
September 18, 2023
Change can be a disruptive force.

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Trinity quarterback Jonah Williamson throws a pass during practice on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, at Hiller Stadium.
WPIAL Class 4A football roundup: Jonah Williamson factors in 6 TDs in Trinity’s 41-40 win
September 16, 2023
Jonah Williamson threw for 234 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 233 yards and three TDs to lead Trinity to a 41-40 victory over Connellsville (2-2, 0-1) in the Class 4A Big Seven Conference on Friday night.

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Kiski Area’s Eliza Miller competes at the Kiski Invitational on Sept. 15, 2023, at Northmoreland Park.
Kiski Area’s Eliza Miller captures 3rd Kiski Invitational title
September 15, 2023
Three is the magic number for Eliza Miller.

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Kiski Area’s Max Mottura tees off during practice Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023 at Willowbrook Golf Club.
Kiski Area, Plum boys golf on collision course with playoff spot up for grabs
September 14, 2023
The Plum boys golf team snapped an eight-year WPIAL team playoff drought last year by finishing second to Central Catholic in Section 4-3A.

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Freeport’s Dave Seagriff (53) blocks a field goal attempt by Jeannette’s Mark Brasco during their game Sept. 16, 1983, at Freeport Borough Field. Jeannette went on to win 3-0 after Brasco hit a 20-yard field goal with 7 minutes, 44 seconds remaining.
Through the years: Field goal foiled Freeport in front of big crowd in 1983
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.

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Burrell coach Shawn Liotta signals for his team to attempt a 2-point conversion following a touchdown last Friday.
The Birdie keeps his head held high heading into Week 2 in A-K Valley high school football
September 13, 2023
Last week: 8-3 (72.7%)

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