Tag: Springdale
Freeport’s Romanchak, Highlands’ Gillette named Valley News Dispatch Football Players of the Year
December 22, 2018
Offensive player of the year: Austin Romanchak QB/DB, Senior, 5-9, 160, Freeport Austin Romanchak didn't have a particular favorite college football player this fall, but a certain Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback from Oklahoma caught his eye. andquot;I think he's a good example of what I was trying to be, at least,andquot;
A-K Valley H.S. lookahead: Week of Dec. 17-23
December 17, 2018
Monday Girls basketball andamp;#8226; Plum and Franklin Regional battled for the last playoff spot from their section down to the final day of the 2017-18 regular season, with Plum securing it. They'll meet in a Section 2-5A game at Franklin Regional, with Plum seeking to shake off a slow start
A-K Valley swimming preview: Fox Chapel’s Cagley aims to defend diving title
December 10, 2018
Fox Chapel's Jonah Cagley is after a three-peat. The 2017 and 2018 WPIAL Class AAA boys diving champion has his sights set on No. 3, and the senior enters the 2018-19 campaign with a lot of positive vibes. andquot;I am just super excited to go into my last year withA-K Valley high school look-ahead: Week of Dec. 10, 2018
December 9, 2018
Monday Girls basketball andamp;#8226; Burrell and Deer Lakes shared a section in most seasons, but they split up after the PIAA went through realignment in the offseason. Still, they will meet for a nonsection game at Burrell. Senior Kaylen Sharrow leads the way for Burrell (1-1) after scoring in double
A-K Valley basketball top storylines, players, teams to watch
December 6, 2018
The 2017-18 basketball season ended with six Alle-Kiski Valley teams in the PIAA playoffs, highlighted by the Highlands boys' run to the Class 5A quarterfinals. Record-breaking players and senior classes took their final bows. Then, the offseason, as it always does, brought change. Those seniors graduated, leaving roster holes thatA-K Valley high school look-ahead: Week of Dec. 3, 2018
December 2, 2018
Monday Hockey andamp;#8226; Burrell can run its season-opening winning streak to 10 games if it can beat Connellsville in a Division II game at Pittsburgh Ice Arena. The Bucs lead the Division II standings by two games, outscoring their opponents 63-21. andamp;#8226; After a lopsided loss to West Allegheny, Fox
Springdale girls coach ‘at loss for words’ with 6-player roster
December 1, 2018
Springdale girls Coach: John Broderick Last year's record: 1-19, 0-14 Returning starters: Caitlyn Ullger (sr. F), Katlyn Nagy (jr. G) Top newcomers: Julia Parfitt (so. G), Emily Wilhelm (fr. G), Maggie Dvorcak (fr. G), Brianna Thompson (fr. G) Coach John Broderick thought the numbers problem that has plagued the Springdale
Springdale boys laud new coach, smooth transition
Sometimes, a coaching change can result in a rough adjustment period. But at Springdale, the transition between the Seth Thompson coaching regime and the Aaron Epps regime seems to be going smoothly. The Dynamos went a 13-10 overall last season and made the PIAA playoffs for the first time since
Deer Lakes’ Madeline Boulos named Valley News Dispatch Girls Soccer Player of the Year
Valley News Dispatch Girls Soccer Player of the Year Madeline Boulos Deer Lakes, freshman, forward Madeline Boulos was one of the youngest players on Deer Lakes' girls soccer team this fall, but she quickly became one of the most important, too. The Lancers leaned into their youth movement the last
Deer Lakes’ Jesse Greyshock named Valley News Dispatch Boys Soccer Player of the Year
Valley News Dispatch Boys Soccer Player of the Year Jesse Greyshock Deer Lakes, senior, goalkeeper Jesse Greyshock began his Deer Lakes varsity career in the midfield. He ended it two levels back, leading the Lancers to a historic season. In his second season as Deer Lakes' full-time goalkeeper, Greyshock brought
