Tag: Leechburg

Leechburg’s Jayden Floyd avoids Clairton’s Tyrese Washington-Law on a first down run in the fourth quarter Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at Neil C. Brown Stadium.
Junior QB Floyd ready to take up leadership role for Leechburg football team
August 20, 2023
Behind one of the end zones of Leechburg’s Veterans Memorial Field sits a garage with a gigantic Blue Devil logo painted on it.

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Riverview coach Trevor George works with his varsity team during a practice Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, in Riverside Park.
The Birdie writes a sweet column to kick off football season in the A-K Valley
The Birdie

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Freeport senior Colton Otterman
Battle within the battle: A-K Valley defenses have challenge of facing various schemes, formations
Legendary Alabama football coach Paul “Bear” Bryant once said, “Offense sells tickets. Defense wins championships.”

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Angela Franke was hired as the Leechburg athletic director Aug. 9, 2023.
Leechburg hires Angela Franke as new athletic director
August 11, 2023
Angela Franke said the past couple of days have been a whirlwind since the Leechburg School Board voted to officially hire her as athletic director Wednesday evening.

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Union celebrates beating Aquinas Academy in the WPIAL Class A girls basketball championship game March 4 at Petersen Events Center.
Union makes history by capturing Trib Cup in Class A
July 9, 2023
History was made in the chase for the Trib Cup in Class A in 2022-23.

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Avonworth pitcher Alivia Lantzy delivers against Seton LaSalle during their WPIAL Class 3A playoff game on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Montour High School.
2023 Pennsylvania All-State Softball Team
July 6, 2023
Avonworth’s Alivia Lantzy, Seneca Valley’s Lexie Hames and Serra Catholic’s Caroline Malandra earned individual honors Thursday when the all-state softball team was announced.

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Justin Grubb was hired as the Leechburg boys soccer coach on June 28, 2023.
Former pro player in Florida takes over Leechburg boys soccer program
Justin Grubb recently moved back to Western Pennsylvania after wrapping up a five-year career playing professional soccer in Florida.

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Andrew McDermott was named Leechburg’s new head boys basketball coach.
Leechburg alum Andrew McDermott takes over as boys basketball coach at alma mater
June 30, 2023
Andrew McDermott has had plenty of coaching influences in his life.

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Springdale’s John Hughes hit .649 and had a 2.08 ERA during the 2023 baseball season.
Springdale’s John Hughes earns Valley News Dispatch Baseball Player of Year award
June 24, 2023
John Hughes produced some eye-popping statistics this spring.

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Burrell pitcher Katie Armstrong delivers during the sixth inning against Avonworth in their WPIAL Class 3A semifinal on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at North Allegheny.
Burrell’s Katie Armstrong repeats as Valley News Dispatch Softball Player of Year
2023 Valley News Dispatch Softball All-Stars

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