Tag: Plum

Riverview’s Katerina Tsambis (left) was an all-WPIAL pick last season.
A-K Valley girls soccer preview: Riverview ready for new challenges
August 22, 2024
Senior defender/midfielder Katerina Tsambis said she can’t stop smiling when she thinks of Riverview’s run last year to the WPIAL and PIAA Class A title games.

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Kittanning’s 1944 team practices at Gilpin Field. The school was given permission by the federal government to play night games if the lights were turned off at halftime. Schools were advised to play daylight games in order to conserve electricity during World War II.
Through the years: Kittanning played at night despite request from U.S. Dept. of War
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.

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Deer Lakes’ Zach Grant celebrates after a kickoff return for a touchdown last season.
The Birdie tells A-K Valley seniors to take a bow, or hit a Griddy, in Week Zero
August 21, 2024
At this time of year, high school football players, especially seniors, often are admonished by old folks to appreciate what they have before it’s gone.

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Jeannette coach Tom Paulone during the WCCA 7-on-7 competition in July.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2024 Week Zero
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Westmoreland County in Week Zero of the 2024 season:

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Samir Crosby pulls in a touchdown pass past Jeannette’s Kymon’e Brown last season.
When it comes to Westmoreland County high school football picks, The Birdie always delivers
Last season: 109-29 (79%)

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Deer Lakes’ Peyton Kushon works past Shady Side Academy goalkeeper Noah Levitt to score the winning goal on Sept. 5, 2023.
A-K Valley boys soccer preview: Deer Lakes opens season with chip on its shoulder
It was another strong regular season for the Deer Lakes boys soccer team that concluded with a section title, but its reign as defending WPIAL champs didn’t last as long as they wanted.

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Plum receiver Darian Nelson during workouts Aug. 6, 2024, at Plum.
Plum’s Darian Nelson offers all-around talent, leadership in senior season
August 19, 2024
At the beginning of Plum’s football practices, Darian Nelson is one of the vocal leaders, counting out with a booming voice while everyone stretches.

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Riverview’s Rio Stotts throws up the peace sign as he enters the end zone before Carlynton’s Devonte Dean dives for the tackle last season.
The Birdie’s A-K Valley football picks are sure to be golden this season
August 18, 2024
Last season: 88-28 (75.9%)

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All-WPIAL center back Garrett Chandler is a key player for the Plum soccer team this season.
New crop of starters motivated to keep Plum boys soccer among WPIAL elite
August 14, 2024
The Plum boys soccer team enjoyed another strong regular season last fall in what has become a string of such successes the past half decade.

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Springdale senior Noah Abaray runs through a drill Monday Aug. 12, 2024.
‘Everyone is optimistic’ as high school football camps open around the A-K Valley
August 12, 2024
A small but enthusiastic group of 21 Springdale football players greeted first-year Dynamos coach Chad Walsh on Monday afternoon for the first day of official preseason camp in the shadow of Springdale High School.

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