Tag: Kiski Area

Freeport’s Danny King intercepts a pass intended for Deer Lakes’ Dom Sciubba last Friday.

The Birdie cuts back on the shenanigans and makes his Week 4 picks in the A-K Valley

September 17, 2025

Last week: 10-1

A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2025 Week 4

Player of the week

The aptly named Jake Knight of Norwin gets past Penn Trafford’s Brent Lenart but can’t haul in a pass Aug. 22.

The Birdie names names while making his Westmoreland County Week 4 picks

Last week: 13-1

Monessen's Michael Hines runs for a touchdown against Serra Catholic on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.

Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2025 Week 4

Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 4 in Westmoreland County:

Freeport’s Amos Glenn breaks a tackle attempt by Deer Lakes’ Roman Smith on Sept. 12 at Freeport.

A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2025 Week 4

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

Kiski Area running back Ashton Taylor attempts to shed Gateway’s Jakson Smith during the first quarter Friday.

Kiski Area rally falls short as 1st-time varsity starting QB helps Gateway hang on

September 12, 2025

Gateway freshman quarterback Mayson Mitchell was hoping to lead a drive to close out a game. Instead, Mitchell saw a snap go over his head, forcing him to dive on the ball Friday night at Antimarino Stadium.

Latrobe's Charlie Heese runs during the Kiski Area Invitational on Sept. 12, 2025, at Northmoreland Park.

Latrobe’s Charlie Heese, Woodland Hills’ Annabel Johnson win at Kiski Area Invitational

Charlie Heese looked ahead of him down the home stretch of last year’s boys race at the Kiski Area Invitational and saw a trio of seniors win the title and take silver and bronze.

Burrell’s Rick Nadolny (77) leads the Bucs on to the field for the first-ever game at Buccaneer Stadium on Sept. 14, 1965. Kittanning wasn’t in a sentimental mood, however, as the Wildcats blanked the Bucs, 26-0.

Through the years: 60 years ago, Kittanning spoiled Burrell’s grand opening

September 11, 2025

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.