Tag: Riverview

Freeport’s Tom Hunter (31) celebrates the winning touchdown with Mike Petras (14) while kicker Mike Brestensky carries his white kicking shoe back to the bench as the Yellowjackets downed Jeannette, 9-7, to win the Allegheny Conference title on Nov. 2, 1984.
Through the Years: 40 years ago, Freeport finally got the better of nemesis Jeannette
November 21, 2024
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch has taken a look back at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.

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Fox Chapel’s Carson Krushansky
Rosters set for 2024 Western Pa. Soccer Coaches Association boys all-star games
November 19, 2024
The Western Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association boys all-star games will be Nov. 30 at Pine-Richland.

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The Riverview boys cross country team finished second at the PIAA Class A cross country championships on Nov. 2 in Hershey.
Riverview runners continue to find success at PIAA championships
November 16, 2024
The Riverview boys cross country team has been a consistent commodity at the PIAA championships the past several seasons.

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Freeport’s Jim Charlton (33) embarks on an 87-yard touchdown run on Nov. 9, 1984 that lifted the Yellowjackets to a 14-6 victory over Serra Catholic in an opening round Class 2A playoff game at soggy Freeport Borough field.
Through the Years: 87-yard run sparked Freeport to playoff win in ’84
November 14, 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 history.

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Riverview’s Renton Biondich plays against Springdale on Oct. 3 at Riverside Park.
Riverview boys soccer continued to make strides, capping 2024 season in playoffs
November 9, 2024
The Riverview boys soccer team had a breakout season in 2024 with 10 wins in the regular season and its first trip to the WPIAL playoffs since 2019.

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Despite both teams coming into the game with just one victory each, a huge crowd at Fox Chapel watched the Foxes (dark jerseys) and Tarentum play on Nov. 7, 1964. Defensive players for the Redcats included Terry Rapsinski (88), Mark Pavlik (72) and Joe Otwell (74) as Tarentum posted a 33-21 victory.
Through the Years: 60 years ago, Tarentum ended season on high note
November 7, 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 history.

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Springdale’s Carissa Walsh (21) fights for the ball with Riverview’s Juliette Brun on Oct. 3 at Riverside Park.
Riverview girls soccer caps season in WPIAL quarterfinals
November 2, 2024
With one WPIAL Class A playoff victory under its belt, the Riverview girls soccer team hoped for more when it tangled with No. 2 Seton-La Salle in a quarterfinal contest Oct. 26 at Dormont Stadium.

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Apollo-Ridge receiver Alex Smith reaches for a pass against Beaver Falls defenders Cody Long and Javon Turner as the Vikings won their first WPIAL playoff game, 58-40, on Oct. 31, 2014.
Through the Years: Apollo-Ridge earned 2nd playoff win in ’14
October 31, 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 history.

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Riverview’s Hannah Hudak is a member of the 2024 soccer team and Deer Lakes’ Collin Rodgers is a member of the 2024 soccer team.
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Riverview’s Hannah Hudack, Deer Lakes’ Collin Rodgers
October 26, 2024
Hannah Hudack

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Jeannette quarterback Kymon’e Brown muscles past Riverview defender Caleb Mayhood to score Saturday at Riverside Park.
Jeannette pulls away from Riverview to complete turnaround after slow start to season
Jeannette quarterback Kymon’e Brown couldn’t say he was happy with how things were in early October. The Jayhawks had just suffered their third straight loss and made a habit of fading after halftime.

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