Tag: Leechburg
Steel Valley’s Todd Hill named Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week
October 28, 2018
For some teams, the regular season was an uphill climb. For opponents of 2016 Class 2A champion Steel Valley, that climb is about to get a lot steeper. After losing to Shady Side Academy in Week 3, the Ironmen have been dominant in winning six straight games and outscoring theirLeechburg takes down Springdale to clinch 1st .500 season since ’91
October 27, 2018
Despite the playoffs being out of reach, this wasn't just another game for the Leechburg Blue Devils. Knowing a win would clinch a .500 record for the first time since 1991, there was something extra on the line. Backed by a dominating performance on the ground by senior running backThe Birdie has no plans to retire from picking games in the A-K Valley
October 24, 2018
Last week: 11-2 (.846) Season: 83-19 (.814) The news last week of Big Bird's retirement took The Birdie by surprise, as he always looked up to the andquot;Sesame Streetandquot; legend, both literally and metaphorically. But what really shocked the Alle-Kiski Valley's picks expert was the revelation that Big Bird himself
A-K Valley don’t-miss football matchups for Week 9
Class 5A Northern Fox Chapel (2-7, 1-5) at Shaler (3-6, 2-4) 7 p.m. Friday at Lou Martig Field at Titans Stadium Last week: Armstrong 41, Fox Chapel 14; North Hills 21, Shaler 7 Coaches: Tom Loughran, Fox Chapel; Jim Ryan, Shaler Top players: Korey Simmons, Fox Chapel (Sr., 5-9, 168,
A-K Valley football Q&A with Leechburg’s Bret Kardos
Leechburg senior Bret Kardos isn't a running back, a wide receiver, a quarterback or even a linebacker. He's just a football player who has the flexibility to line up in all of those spots and get the job done. Kardos made an impact last week in Leechburg's 28-0 nonconference win
Knoch, Freeport girls volleyball teams get top playoff seeds
October 22, 2018
The Knoch girls volleyball team won its first WPIAL championship last year, capturing the title in Class AAA. The Knights' journey also took them to their first PIAA crown. Freeport fell one win short of WPIAL Class AA gold in 2017, but the Yellowjackets rallied in the state playoffs and
A-K Valley lookahead for Week of Oct. 22,2018
October 21, 2018
Monday Boys soccer: Coming off its first section championship since 2003, Deer Lakes will put its unbeaten season on the line as the Lancers (15-0-1) host Beth-Center (8-10) in a WPIAL Class AA first-round game. It's the first home playoff game for Deer Lakes. Springdale advanced to the WPIAL ClassOpportunistic defense, strong ground game helps Leechburg beat Bentworth
October 19, 2018
Heading into their matchup against Bentworth, Leechburg wanted to keep a simple gameplan: run effectively and playing strong defense. The Blue Devils (4-5) executed their gameplan as they shutout Bentworth, 28-0, on the road in a nonconference game. Senior running back Bret Kardos led the Blue Devils with 158 rushing
A-K Valley football players to watch for Week 8
October 17, 2018
Jewlius Barnes Freeport, Fr., RB/LB/DL Barnes, a varsity newcomer in 2018, has gotten more and more opportunities to shine as the season has progressed. He made a season-best 11 tackles, including four for a loss, and recorded a sack in last week's lopsided victory over Burrell. He has 38 tackles
A-K Valley high school football don’t-miss matchups for Week 8
Class 5A Northern Fox Chapel (2-6, 1-4) at Armstrong (3-5, 1-4) 7 p.m. Friday at ESS/NexTier Stadium, Kittanning Last week: Mars 49, Fox Chapel 14; North Hills 20, Armstrong 9 Coaches: Tom Loughran, Fox Chapel; Frank Fabian, Armstrong Top players: Shane Susnak, Fox Chapel (Jr., 5-11, 175, QB); Isaac Ridinger,
