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Leechburg’s Jayden Floyd avoids Clairton’s Tyrese Washington-Law on a first-down run in the fourth quarter last Friday.

Warm up with some A-K Valley Week 5 picks from The Birdie

September 28, 2022

Last week: 12-1

Plum’s Eryck Moore carries the ball during a game against Kiski Area on Aug. 26.

A-K Valley don’t miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week 5

Class 5A Big East

WPIAL Class 3A football roundup: West Mifflin edges Beaver in overtime

September 24, 2022

DelRon White rushed for 206 yards and four touchdowns, including the game-winner in overtime, to lead West Mifflin to a 31-24 upset over No. 4 Beaver (3-2, 1-1) in the Class 3A Western Hills Conference on Friday night.

After 29 consecutive road games, West Deer finally has a place to call home as Braves Stadium opened on Sept. 30, 1947. But Mars ruined the home opener with a 21-12 victory, led by Bill Gearing’s two touchdowns.

Through the Years: West Deer opened new stadium with loss to Mars

September 22, 2022

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 Nick Curci is tackled by Ligonier Valley’s Nick Lonas and Mason Mohnkern on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Apollo-Ridge’s Owens Field.

A-K Valley don’t miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week 4

September 21, 2022

Class 5A Big East Conference

Burrell cheerleaders perform during a game against Valley on Sept. 9.

The Birdie delivers Week 4 A-K Valley football picks with a hard candy shell

Last week: 10-2

Quaker Valley’s Jakub Pickett catches a pass on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, at Chuck Knox Stadium.

WPIAL Class 3A football roundup: Jakub Pickett’s record-setting effort lifts Quaker Valley to victory

September 17, 2022

Jakub Pickett caught five passes for a school-record 163 yards and two touchdowns as Quaker Valley earned a 40-22 victory over Seton LaSalle (0-4, 0-1) in the Class 3A Western Hills Conference on Friday night.