Tag: Plum

Freeport quarterback Kent Crytzer listens intently to coach Don Earley’s instructions on Sept. 29, 1972. The strategy worked as Crytzer ran for three touchdowns and threw for two others as the Yellowjackets won, 38-0.
Through the Years: Big burst helps Freeport trounce Richland
September 29, 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.

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Leechburg’s Jayden Floyd avoids Clairton’s Tyrese Washington-Law on a first-down run in the fourth quarter last Friday.
Warm up with some A-K Valley Week 5 picks from The Birdie
September 28, 2022
Last week: 12-1

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Penn-Trafford’s Carmen Metcalfe (2) intercepts a pass intended for Hempfield’s Ian Tuffs (15) last Friday.
Westmoreland County don’t miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week 5
Class 5A Big East

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Hempfield cheerleaders encourage their team during the first half against Penn-Trafford last Friday.
The Birdie puts on his game face, brings his ‘A’ game to Week 5 Westmoreland County picks
Last week: 8-6 (57.1%)

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Plum’s Eryck Moore carries the ball during a game against Kiski Area on Aug. 26.
A-K Valley don’t miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week 5
Class 5A Big East

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Franklin Regional’s Danny Christafano (left) celebrates his goal with Billy Christafano and Sam Dawson during their game against Plum on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, at Plum High School.
Franklin Regional boys soccer team knocks off top-ranked Plum
September 27, 2022
The Franklin Regional boys are playing their best soccer of the season. Just ask Plum.

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Shaler leads way as Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Softball League enters stretch run
September 26, 2022
Shaler leads the pack of 14 varsity teams as the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Softball League enters the stretch run to the league playoffs.

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Plum freshman Saphia Davis locks on fellow freshman Maddie Killmeyer as new Plum girls wrestling head coach Dave Miller instructs during a workout session Sept. 19, 2022, at Plum High School.
Excitement building for 1st Plum girls wrestling season
September 25, 2022
No workouts are yet official, but a number of girls at Plum are meeting in the high school wrestling room twice a week for sessions as excitement continues to build for the first Mustangs girls wrestling season in November.

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Plum’s Owen Zalewski plays against Gateway Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022 at Gateway High School.
Key early-season wins have Plum boys soccer off to another strong start to season
The Plum boys soccer team is right where it hoped it would to be as it laid out its goals and expectations before the season.

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Shady Side Academy’s Nate Mallory outruns Elizabeth Forward’s Richard Prokop (left) on Sept. 16, 2022. <span class="neFMT neFMT_brief-text">Shady Side Academy (1-3) won its first game Friday at South Allegheny.</span>
George Guido: What to look for at football season’s halfway point in the A-K Valley
September 24, 2022
Almost in the blink of an eye, the halfway point of the local high school football season has been reached – and some schools haven’t even played a conference game.

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