Tag: Springdale

Deer Lakes’ Claire Cacurak (left) was all-WPIAL as a junior last season.
A-K valley girls high school soccer preview: Deer Lakes ‘shooting for higher ground’
August 20, 2025
The Deer Lakes girls soccer team made a number of long trips for section matches last season and faced a few unfamiliar foes.

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Springdale’s Jackson Williams takes part in a 7-on-7 scrimmage against Summit Academy on July 25 at Springdale.
Returning quarterback could help bring stability Springdale needs
Springdale’s offense lacked consistency last season, with injuries and a shorthanded roster forcing coach Chad Walsh to switch his entire scheme upwards of five times.

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Springdale’s Corey Brooks takes part in a 7-on-7 scrimmage against Summit Academy on July 25, 2025, at Springdale.
After winless campaign, Springdale hoping to get stronger, more physical
August 18, 2025
As Springdale wrapped up a recent football practice, each player shook hands with the entire coaching staff, a sign of respect encouraged throughout the program.

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Plum’s Tyler Baleno, left, and Landen Ekiert, right, run defensive reps during practice Aug. 4 at Plum High School.
The Birdie offers up some preseason pigskin poetry for A-K Valley teams
August 17, 2025
Moments after The Birdie turned in his preseason prediction column, his phone rang. (Crazy Train ringtone. RIP, Ozzy.) It was the boss.

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Burrell coach Dom Girardi looks on as players run sprints during practice on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, at Burrell High School.
A-K Valley football notebook: Longtime broadcasters change teams for 2025 season
August 14, 2025
After 25 years of calling Highlands sporting events, Mike and Mike have taken their talents across the Allegheny River.

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Mark Schbert will be inducted into the A-K Valley Sports Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2025.
Former Pitt, Springdale player Schubert ready for Alle-Kiski hall
May 3, 2025
Mark Schubert made a name for himself as a clutch kicker on some outstanding Pitt football teams in the late 1970s.

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Springdale’s Briana Ross connects on a header against Conemaugh Twp. during their PIAA Class A first round state playoff game on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at Fox Chapel.
WPIAL announces 2025 James Collins Scholar-Athlete Award winners
April 16, 2025
The WPIAL announced the 20 winners of its annual James Collins Scholar-Athlete Award, with each receiving a $1,000 scholarship.

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What to watch in WPIAL sports for April 14, 2025: Section 2-5A showdowns to break 5-way tie
April 13, 2025
Another week of diamond action begins with another day with rain in the forecast as the midway point of district baseball and softball nears.

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Riverview’s Katerina Tsambis competes in the Cager Classic all-star game April 5, 2025, at Highlands.
Riverview’s Katerina Tsambis named Valley News Dispatch girls basketball player of the year
April 5, 2025
Katerina Tsambis

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Knoch’s Jackson Bauman scores past North Catholic’s Owen Maddalon during their game on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at in Cranberry.
Knoch’s Jackson Bauman headlines Valley News Dispatch boys basketball all-stars
Jackson Bauman

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