Tag: Leechburg

After 29 consecutive road games, West Deer finally has a place to call home as Braves Stadium opened on Sept. 30, 1947. But Mars ruined the home opener with a 21-12 victory, led by Bill Gearing’s two touchdowns.

Through the Years: West Deer opened new stadium with loss to Mars

September 22, 2022

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.

Upper St. Clair’s Jamaal Brown makes a catch during a preseason practice.

Back from the shore, Chick’s Picks has some sure-fire Week 4 winners

Chick’s Picks and her trusty crystal ball made their annual trip to the beach this week. Preparing for a full day of fun in the sun, Chick’s Picks lathered up the crystal ball with plenty of sunscreen as the adventure began.

Burrell cheerleaders perform during a game against Valley on Sept. 9.

The Birdie delivers Week 4 A-K Valley football picks with a hard candy shell

September 21, 2022

Last week: 10-2

Leechburg’s Braylan Lovelace plays linebacker during a preseason practice.

Leechburg looking for elusive win over Clairton

During Leechburg’s recent football revival, one of the must-do items is to beat Clairton.

Owen Crawford is an Apollo-Ridge senior who plays soccer for Leechburg via a co-op

A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Leechburg’s Owen Crawford

September 20, 2022

Owen Crawford is an important part of the success of the Leechburg boys soccer team.

Freeport’s Sydney Selker gets set to deliver a kill against North Allegheny in a nonsection match Aug. 29, 2022, at North Allegheny High School.

4 top teams hold spots in latest WPIAL girls volleyball rankings

September 19, 2022

All four teams atop their respective rankings — North Allegheny (Class 4A), Moon (Class 3A), Freeport (Class 2A), and Bishop Canevin (Class A) — held on to their spots in the new Western PA Coaches Association WPIAL girls volleyball top-10 polls released Monday.

Springdale and Leechburg captains take part in the coin toss before their game Sept. 16, 2022, at Leechburg.

Lovelace helps Leechburg sprint past Springdale

September 16, 2022

With a big Eastern Conference clash looming next Friday at Clairton, Leechburg coach Randy Walters hoped his players would remain focused and take care of business Friday against Springdale in the conference opener for both teams.