Tag: Beaver

Riverview’s Lucas Heakins dives into the end zone to score on a 36-yard run at Three Rivers Stadium on Nov. 22, 1997 as the Raiders won the WPIAL Class A title, 19-14, over Fort Cherry.

Through the Years: Riverview celebrates 25th anniversary of WPIAL title

November 24, 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.

Bundled-up fans at Forbes Field on Thanksgiving Day, 1947, watch Willie Thrower score a touchdown as Ken High won its second consecutive WPIAL title over Har-Brack, 27-0. Thrower intercepted two passes, ran for one and passed for another.

Through the Years: In 1947, Ken High shut out Har-Brack

November 17, 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.

Central Valley’s Bret FitzSimmons celebrates his touchdown reception with Tyler Young during their game against Aliquippa on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at Freedom Area High School.

WPIAL football playoff preview capsules for Nov. 11, 2022

November 10, 2022

With some unneeded help from Mother Nature, 20 WPIAL football teams hope to slip and slide into next weekend with a shot at district gold alive and well.

Pine-Richland’s Sam Larson works past Seneca Valley’s Daniel Leech during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at Highmark Stadium.

PIAA announces state soccer playoff pairings

November 6, 2022

The PIAA announced opening-round pairings, times and sites for the state soccer playoffs, which are set to begin Tuesday.

Shady Side Academy’s Joey Bellinotti takes a hand-off from Max Wickland during practice on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, in Fox Chapel.

WPIAL Class 3A football roundup: Bellinotti’s 4 TDs lift Shady Side Academy past South Park

November 5, 2022

Joey Bellinotti rushed for 210 yards and four touchdowns to lead No. 6 Shady Side Academy to the 35-14 WPIAL Class 3A first-round win over No. 11 South Park (5-6) on Friday night.

Deer Lakes hoists the WPIAL championship trophy after defeating Beaver in the Class 2A final on Thursday at Highmark Stadium.

Freshman connection leads Deer Lakes to WPIAL Class 2A soccer championship

November 3, 2022

Members of the Deer Lakes boys soccer team have described the culture in the program to be a family-like atmosphere.

Gateway quarterback Brad Birch runs for a touchdown against Hempfield on Sept. 30.

Grab a rake and check out Chick’s Picks’ WPIAL playoff predictions

Halloween is one of Chick’s Picks’ favorite holidays. Each year, she embraces the Halloween spirit by dressing up as one of her most beloved WPIAL mascots. This year, Chick’s Picks chose to be one of the Mapletown Maples.