Tag: Kiski Area

Players from Norwin and Kiski Area meet at midfield for the coin toss before their game Aug. 30, 2024, at Norwin.
Norwin uses strong ground game to defeat Kiski Area
August 30, 2024
For the second straight week, Kiski Area played out of conference, hosting Class 6A Norwin on Friday night to open a four game homestand.

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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.

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Kiski Area’s Aven Shirley is a member of the 2024 football team.
A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2024 Week 1
August 28, 2024
Player of the week

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Plum’s Sloan Humphries (left) breaks up a pass intended for Franklin Regional’s Darwin Jones during their Week Zero game last Friday.
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2024 Week 1
Nonconference

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Kiski Area’s Andrew Finney defends on a pass intended for Knoch’s Wyatt Fraser last week.
Don’t poke The Birdie as he makes his A-K Valley Week 1 picks
Last week: 7-2 (77.8%)

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Kiski Area’s Aven Shirley returns the opening kickoff against Knoch for a touchdown Friday.
Landon Kucic runs for 4 TDs as Kiski Area dominates Knoch in opener
August 23, 2024
It didn’t take Kiski Area long to jump into the 2024 football season.

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Riverview’s Katerina Tsambis (left) was an all-WPIAL pick last season.
A-K Valley girls soccer preview: Riverview ready for new challenges
August 22, 2024
Senior defender/midfielder Katerina Tsambis said she can’t stop smiling when she thinks of Riverview’s run last year to the WPIAL and PIAA Class A title games.

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Kittanning’s 1944 team practices at Gilpin Field. The school was given permission by the federal government to play night games if the lights were turned off at halftime. Schools were advised to play daylight games in order to conserve electricity during World War II.
Through the years: Kittanning played at night despite request from U.S. Dept. of War
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.

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Deer Lakes’ Zach Grant celebrates after a kickoff return for a touchdown last season.
The Birdie tells A-K Valley seniors to take a bow, or hit a Griddy, in Week Zero
August 21, 2024
At this time of year, high school football players, especially seniors, often are admonished by old folks to appreciate what they have before it’s gone.

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Knoch head coach Tim Burchett watches as quarterback Colt Sprankle looks to throw during practice Aug. 20, 2024 at Knoch High School.
After long hiatus, Kiski Area, Knoch renew rivalry for Week Zero matchup
It’s been a while since the Kiski Area and Knoch football teams shared the same field for a game.

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