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Freeport’s Tom Hunter (31) celebrates the winning touchdown with Mike Petras (14) while kicker Mike Brestensky carries his white kicking shoe back to the bench as the Yellowjackets downed Jeannette, 9-7, to win the Allegheny Conference title on Nov. 2, 1984.

Through the Years: 40 years ago, Freeport finally got the better of nemesis Jeannette

November 21, 2024

Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch has taken a look back at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.

Freeport’s Jim Charlton (33) embarks on an 87-yard touchdown run on Nov. 9, 1984 that lifted the Yellowjackets to a 14-6 victory over Serra Catholic in an opening round Class 2A playoff game at soggy Freeport Borough field.

Through the Years: 87-yard run sparked Freeport to playoff win in ’84

November 14, 2024

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 history.

Despite both teams coming into the game with just one victory each, a huge crowd at Fox Chapel watched the Foxes (dark jerseys) and Tarentum play on Nov. 7, 1964. Defensive players for the Redcats included Terry Rapsinski (88), Mark Pavlik (72) and Joe Otwell (74) as Tarentum posted a 33-21 victory.

Through the Years: 60 years ago, Tarentum ended season on high note

November 7, 2024

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 history.

Apollo-Ridge receiver Alex Smith reaches for a pass against Beaver Falls defenders Cody Long and Javon Turner as the Vikings won their first WPIAL playoff game, 58-40, on Oct. 31, 2014.

Through the Years: Apollo-Ridge earned 2nd playoff win in ’14

October 31, 2024

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 history.

Freeport tailback Tom Hunter is pulled down by Deer Lakes defender Lou Ippolito on Oct. 27, 1984 at Lancers Stadium with Todd McMullen (59) assisting. The Yellowjackets recovered a late fumble at their 4 to remain undefeated with a 20-14 victory.

Through the Years: Freeport staved off Deer Lakes upset bid in ’84

October 24, 2024

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.

Burrell’s Joah Martin wraps up Highlands’ Darius Cherry on Oct. 11.

The Birdie is fit to be tied as he makes his Week 9 picks in the A-K Valley

October 23, 2024

Last week: 10-1

Zier Williams and his Deer Lakes teammates have qualified for the playoffs for the third season in a row.

Alle-Kiski Valley high school football notebook: Deer Lakes’ rebound culminates in playoff spot

October 19, 2024

Deer Lakes bounced back in a big way from a pair of tough shutout losses to roll past Valley, 44-13, on Friday and solidify its automatic WPIAL Class 3A playoff berth from the Allegheny 7 Conference.