Tag: Springdale

Kiski Areaՠhead coach Sam Albert participates in the Westmoreland County Coaches Association 7on7 tournament on Thursday July 18, 2019 at Latrobe High School.

The Birdie predicts Alle-Kiski Valley football records

August 17, 2019

The opening week of high school football is right around the corner, and The Birdie is fired up after his return trip to Pittsburgh following a long vacation.

Albert Gallatin’s departure from the WPIAL means Plum’s nonconference game at Hempfield could become part of a playoff tiebreaker scenario.

George Guido: Plum football’s game at Hempfield takes on larger significance

August 13, 2019

Plum’s football game at Hempfield on Oct. 25 now is a conference game — kind of.

Marc Bentley was hired as the Springdale girls soccer coach in July 2019.

Springdale girls soccer hopes new coach is a hit

July 29, 2019

A lot of hit songs have come out of Liverpool, England. Bands like the Beatles, A Flock of Seagulls and 1980’s sensation Rick Astley all claim the city as home.

Springdale sophomore Legend Ausk tested his mettle at The Duel, a quarterback showcase and competition sponsored by the National Football Academies, on July 12 and 13, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn.

Springdale QB Ausk gets head start on sophomore season

July 15, 2019

Legend Ausk enters his sophomore football season at Springdale in the running to take over the varsity starting quarterback job left vacant from the graduation of multi-year starter Josh Jones.

Springdale’s Mike Zolnierczyk makes a save over Bishop Canevin’s Nevan Crossey during first round boys A WPIAL soccer action at Hampton High School.

Springdale’s Michael Zolnierczyk named Valley News Dispatch Boys Athlete of the Year

June 29, 2019

Michael Zolnierczyk has been front and center in maintaining two of the Alle-Kiski Valley’s most enduring sports legacies: Springdale Dynamos soccer and basketball.

Knoch starting pitcher Amanda Fischer throws against Grove City during PIAA playoff action Monday, June 3, 2019 at Slippery Rock University.

Knoch’s Amanda Fischer named Valley News Dispatch Softball Player of the Year

June 22, 2019

2019 Valley News Dispatch Softball All-Stars

Freeport’s starting pitcher Jarrett Heilman throws against Burrell Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Freeport Community Park.

Freeport’s Jarrett Heilman named Valley News Dispatch Baseball Player of the Year

2019 Valley News Dispatch Baseball All-Stars

Freeport’s Jarrett Heilman acknowledges the bench after a double against Franklin during PIAA playoff action Monday, June 3, 2019 at Slippery Rock University.

A-K Valley notebook: Freeport’s Heilman to compete in Big 26 Classic

June 6, 2019

Jarrett Heilman, who helped the Freeport baseball team capture the Section 1-3A championship and qualify for the PIAA playoffs for the first time in 21 years, will represent the WPIAL on the Pennsylvania team for the Big 26 Baseball Classic on July 25-28, in Harrisburg.