Tag: Riverview

Fox Chapel’s Khi’Lee Patterson pulls in a touchdown catch on the first play of the game against Franklin Regional on Sept. 17.

Wait for it, wait for it … OK, it’s time for The Birdie to make his A-K Valley picks

October 13, 2021

Last week: 5-6 (45.5%)

Riverview cross country senior captains (from left) Lucas Wilton, Parker Steele and Ty Laughlin, cross the finish line together at the Division II, Section 4 finale Oct. 5 at Oakmont East.

Riverview boys cross country team celebrates 4th straight section title

October 10, 2021

The Riverview boys cross country team has set several top goals for itself this season, and the deep group of runners checked one of the boxes last week by capturing a fourth consecutive section championship.

OLSH quarterback Neimiah Azeem hands off to Stephen Greer during practice on Aug. 3, 2021, in Clinton.

WPIAL Class A roundup: No. 2 OLSH edges Union in double overtime

October 9, 2021

Stephen Greer scored on a 6-yard run in overtime to cap No. 2 OLSH’s 37-36 comeback win against Union (5-1, 3-1) in the WPIAL Class A Big Seven Conference on Friday night.

Deer Lakes senior Jordan Fragapane heads for the end zone against West Shamokin on Oct. 7, 2011. The 40-14 victory was the first for the Lancers on the season and the 40th consecutive loss by West Shamokin set a new WPIAL record.

Through the years: 10 years ago, West Shamokin sets futility record

October 7, 2021

Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that are part of local scholastic history.

Plum’s Eryck Moore runs against McKeesport last season.

Upsets have Birdie’s feathers ruffled while making A-K Valley picks

October 6, 2021

Last week: 5-6 (45.5%)

A host of Riverview tacklers bring down Carlynton’s Shawn Curry earlier this season. The Raiders visit Greensburg Central Catholic on Friday.

A-K Valley don’t miss high school football matchups for 2021 Week 6

Class 5A Northeast

Plum head coach Matt Morgan during practice Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021.

A-K Valley H.S. football notebook: Freshman kickers delivers for Plum

October 2, 2021

Plum coaches put their faith in freshman Angelo Baleno on Friday at Highlands, and Baleno rewarded them.

Fort Cherry quarterback Maddox Truschel throws a pass during practice on Aug. 19, 2021.

WPIAL Class A roundup: Fort Cherry edges Northgate

Maddox Truschel hit Anthony D’Alessandro with a 14-yard touchdown pass with 5 minutes, 16 seconds left in the game to put Fort Cherry ahead for good in a 29-28 Class A Big Seven Conference win against Northgate (2-4, 1-2) on Friday night.