Tag: Riverview

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

September 28, 2022

Last week: 8-6 (57.1%)

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

Frazier’s Darian Bateman drags down Riverview’s Rocco Cecere on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022.

Riverview rallies from early deficit against Frazier

September 23, 2022

After Frazier mounted an impressive 86-yard scoring drive in the first quarter, Riverview responded by controlling the time of possession, running the football at will and scoring the final three touchdowns in an 18-6 road victory Friday night in a Class A Eastern Conference matchup.

After 29 consecutive road games, West Deer finally has a place to call home as Braves Stadium opened on Sept. 30, 1947. But Mars ruined the home opener with a 21-12 victory, led by Bill Gearing’s two touchdowns.

Through the Years: West Deer opened new stadium with loss to Mars

September 22, 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.

Apollo-Ridge’s Nick Curci is tackled by Ligonier Valley’s Nick Lonas and Mason Mohnkern on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Apollo-Ridge’s Owens Field.

A-K Valley don’t miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week 4

September 21, 2022

Class 5A Big East Conference

Burrell cheerleaders perform during a game against Valley on Sept. 9.

The Birdie delivers Week 4 A-K Valley football picks with a hard candy shell

Last week: 10-2

Players from Clairton and Riverview take part in the coin toss before their game Sept. 17, 2022, at Riverside Park.

Clairton runs past Riverview for first win

September 17, 2022

Clairton, with its first 0-3 start in more than 40 years, finally entered the victory column Saturday in a big way.

Springdale’s Art Sack looks to get by a Hampton defender on Sept. 16, 1972, at Veterans Memorial Field. Note the field layout is perpendicular to the way it is now.

Through the Years: 50 years ago, Art Sack lifted Springdale past Hampton

September 15, 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.