Tag: Valley

Deer Lakes’ Zach Grant is a member of the 2024 football team.
A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2024 Week Zero
August 21, 2024
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Deer Lakes’ Zach Grant celebrates after a kickoff return for a touchdown last season.
The Birdie tells A-K Valley seniors to take a bow, or hit a Griddy, in Week Zero
At this time of year, high school football players, especially seniors, often are admonished by old folks to appreciate what they have before it’s gone.

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Jeannette coach Tom Paulone during the WCCA 7-on-7 competition in July.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2024 Week Zero
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Westmoreland County in Week Zero of the 2024 season:

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Samir Crosby pulls in a touchdown pass past Jeannette’s Kymon’e Brown last season.
When it comes to Westmoreland County high school football picks, The Birdie always delivers
Last season: 109-29 (79%)

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Deer Lakes’ Peyton Kushon works past Shady Side Academy goalkeeper Noah Levitt to score the winning goal on Sept. 5, 2023.
A-K Valley boys soccer preview: Deer Lakes opens season with chip on its shoulder
It was another strong regular season for the Deer Lakes boys soccer team that concluded with a section title, but its reign as defending WPIAL champs didn’t last as long as they wanted.

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Burrell celebrates with the trophy after beating Burgettstown in the WPIAL Class 2A team championship Feb. 3 at Peters Township High School.
Burrell hires former assistant Steve Ansani as head wrestling coach
August 20, 2024
Steve Ansani was approved Tuesday as Burrell’s new wrestling coach by the school board.

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Central Valley’s Jance Henry Jr. takes a handoff from quarterback Steven Rutherford against West Allegheny last season.
WPIAL Class 3A preview: Moving down from 4A, Central Valley has Acrisure aspirations
August 18, 2024
Avonworth had to play second fiddle to Belle Vernon the past two seasons in the WPIAL Class 3A championship game.

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Deer Lakes’ Zier Williams (left), Zack Grant and Sam Guthrie are key returning players in 2024.
A-K Valley football teams work to find formula that brings consistent success
Deer Lakes football has qualified for the WPIAL playoffs four times in its history.

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Riverview’s Rio Stotts throws up the peace sign as he enters the end zone before Carlynton’s Devonte Dean dives for the tackle last season.
The Birdie’s A-K Valley football picks are sure to be golden this season
Last season: 88-28 (75.9%)

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Valley’s Zay Ferron catches a touchdown during the WCCA 7-on-7 tournament in July at Greater Labrobe High School.
Valley looking to stack more wins in year 2 under coach Mark Adams
August 14, 2024
In Year 2 under coach Mark Adams, the Valley football program is ready to show progress.

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