Tag: Springdale

Springdale’s Hailey Marchlewski looks to pass after turning away from Chartier-Houston’s Lilly Camden (20) and Grace Littlecott (5) on Tuesday during the Dynamos’ 2-1 win in the WPIAL Class A first round.

Defending champ Springdale uses late goal to best Chartiers-Houston in WPIAL playoffs

October 21, 2025

Springdale forward Hailey Marchlewski played a long ball from near midfield she hoped would put teammate Lacey Shondeck in a spot to score.

Springdale’s Casey Dale plays against Riverview on Sept. 11, 2025, in Oakmont.

A-K Valley soccer playoff preview capsules for Oct. 18, 2025

October 17, 2025

Boys

Highlands running back Kevin Johnson leaps over a Churchill defender for a 19-yard gain on Oct. 18, 1975 as the Golden Rams held on for a 14-13 home victory.

Through the Years: Chuck Sypula sparked Highlands to win 50 years ago

October 16, 2025

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 Zach Myers runs behind Gino McCullough against South Allegheny last Friday.

A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2025 Week 8

October 15, 2025

Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 8 in the A-K Valley:

Freeport’s Kason Barker pulls in a catch between Highlands’ Taiyvon Partlow and Jahmar Wright (1) on Oct. 3.

Here are a few of The Birdie’s favorite things … and his Week 8 picks in the A-K Valley

Last week: 9-2

Greensburg Salem’s Braydon Miller is tackled by Derry’s defense on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025 at Greensburg’s Offutt Field.

Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2025 Week 8

Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 8 in Westmoreland County:

North Allegheny’s Mason Brown takes down Norwin’s Giovanni Rothrauff on Sept. 19.

The Birdie ponders what might have been for Norwin, makes Week 8 Westmoreland County picks

Last week: 11-1

Plum’s Olivia Bigger connects on a header against Franklin Regional on Sept. 22.

Top-seeded Fox Chapel girls lead 15 A-K Valley teams on road to Highmark Stadium

The waiting ended at about 1:15 Wednesday afternoon when 15 Alle-Kiski Valley boys and girls soccer teams found out their playoff fates as the WPIAL revealed all eight brackets for the road to Highmark Stadium.