Tag: Valley
A-K Valley football notebook: Deer Lakes snaps string of Week Zero losses
August 24, 2024
Deer Lakes defeated Apollo-Ridge, 35-14, in its first Week Zero game in 2016.
Southmoreland pulls away from Valley to secure victory in opener
August 23, 2024
On a night when Southmoreland wanted to win its Week Zero game against Valley in memory of coach Tim Bukowski’s late father, Ron, the visiting Vikings had other ideas.
Valley sophomore Roman D’Argon ready to step up on defensive line
August 22, 2024
Demetrius Ballard left quite a void in the Valley defensive front and not just because he is 6-foot-6 and 245 pounds.
Through the years: Kittanning played at night despite request from U.S. Dept. of War
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.
A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2024 Week Zero
August 21, 2024
Jayden Floyd
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.
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:
When it comes to Westmoreland County high school football picks, The Birdie always delivers
Last season: 109-29 (79%)
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.
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.
