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Knoch’s Justin Conklin returns an interception for a touchdown, eluding Burrell tacklers Matt Christoforetti (76) and Mike Collodi (78) as the Knights won an early-season, Greater Allegheny Conference showdown on Sept. 17, 1999.

Through the years: 25 years ago, Knoch ran past Burrell

September 12, 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.

Apollo-Ridge’s Alex Clawson is a member of the 2024 football team.

A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2024 Week 3

September 11, 2024

Player of the week

Kiski Area’s Landon Kucic (5) runs against Hempfield on Friday at Richard J. Dilts Field.

A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2024 Week 3

Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for the A-K Valley in Week 3 of the 2024 season:

Plum’s Olivia Bigger kicks off last season.

Kicking and screaming, The Birdie makes his Week 3 picks in the A-K Valley

Last week: 7-2

Deer Lakes seniors Dennis Lager (85) and Tom Parker (21) lead their team onto the field for the first game at Lancers Stadium on Sept. 7, 1974. Freeport, however, spoiled the opening festivities, handing Deer Lakes a 30-7 setback.

Through the Years: 50 years ago, Freeport spoiled a Deer Lakes housewarming party

September 5, 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.

Highlands’ Luke Lattus pulls down Elizabeth Forward’s Charles Nigut last Friday.

Dopey Birdie tries to bounce back from disastrous week of A-K Valley football picks

September 4, 2024

Last week: 3-7

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.