Tag: Leechburg
It’s the perfect time for The Birdie to make his Week 1 picks in the A-K Valley
August 27, 2025
The Birdie walked into the office Monday morning sporting the smuggiest smug smile that ever was smugged.
Apollo-Ridge turns tables on Leechburg, scores late for comeback victory
August 22, 2025
In last year’s Week Zero rivalry game between Leechburg and Apollo-Ridge, the Blue Devils rallied from a touchdown behind in the fourth quarter to score a five-point victory.
A-K Valley boys soccer preview: Deer Lakes, Plum, Fox Chapel among teams to watch
August 21, 2025
Over the last seven years, the Deer Lakes boys soccer program has found a way to insert itself into the WPIAL championship conversation on an annual basis.
Straight talk from The Birdie as he makes his Week Zero picks in the A-K Valley
August 20, 2025
If you count the City League, independents and Kiski School, Trib HSSN produced 128 high school football team preview stories to get ready for this season.
Rivalry battle kicks off 2025 season for Leechburg, Apollo-Ridge
Last year, the Leechburg and Apollo-Ridge football teams played down to the wire in their annual season-opening clash.
Experienced line leads way as Leechburg aims for 5th straight playoff season
August 18, 2025
For Leechburg and coach Randy Walters, everything starts in the trenches, and the Blue Devils return a veteran group up front. Four of the five starters from a season ago are back for 2025.
Changing of the guard: Jaxon Vargo takes reins as Leechburg’s starting quarterback
August 17, 2025
Leechburg has seen its football stock rise over the past several years, and while the Blue Devils have had elite skill position talent, the quarterback play has helped lift them to contending levels.
A-K Valley football teams leaning on their lines this season
Nick Anderson felt confident at the start of last season.
The Birdie offers up some preseason pigskin poetry for A-K Valley teams
Moments after The Birdie turned in his preseason prediction column, his phone rang. (Crazy Train ringtone. RIP, Ozzy.) It was the boss.
A-K Valley football notebook: Longtime broadcasters change teams for 2025 season
August 14, 2025
After 25 years of calling Highlands sporting events, Mike and Mike have taken their talents across the Allegheny River.
