Tag: Deer Lakes

Picks for The Birdie unrivaled in A-K Valley
September 13, 2017
The Birdie likes nothing better than some good, old-fashioned chirping. In fact, he's usually the one doing it. andquot;Nothing brings out the trash talk quite

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Fox Chapel QB Nicholas Gizzo breaks through West Allegheny’s defense, scoring a touchdown for the Foxes during their first home game on Friday night, Sept. 1st 2017.
Week 3’s don’t-miss high school football matchups in the A-K Valley
Class 5A Allegheny Nine CONFERENCE North Hills (1-2, 0-2) at Fox Chapel (1-2, 1-1) 7 p.m. Friday Last week: North Hills fell to West Allegheny,

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St. Joseph coach Matthew Skoda talks to his team during halftime of their game against Freeport Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, at Freeport.
A-K Valley boys soccer teams in transition gain early footing
September 11, 2017
The St. Joseph varsity boys soccer team tested its mettle Monday afternoon against an undefeated Freeport squad ranked third in the Tribune-Review's WPIAL Class AA

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Freeport celebrates a touchdown by Garret Schaffhauser's (15) against Deer Lakes in the second half Friday, Sept. 8, 2017 at Deer Lakes High School.
Freeport ‘just amazing’ in victory over rival Deer Lakes
September 8, 2017
Deer Lakes challenged Freeport's defense Friday night, continually pounding away at the Yellowjackets with runs up the middle. But the Lancers' hammer couldn't break through

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The Birdie loves an underdog in the A-K Valley
September 6, 2017
The Birdie heard a few people on Sunday talking about a big game coming up Saturday afternoon. One team is coming off a victory in

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Jacob Leri and Austin Romanchak celebrate Freeport's second touchdown against Yough Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, at Freeport.
After bye week, Freeport ready to face rival Deer Lakes
As Freeport went through an unusual bye week in Week 1, one nagging worry cropped up in the back of coach John Gaillot's mind. andquot;I'm

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Take The Birdie’s picks to the bank in the A-K Valley
August 30, 2017
The Birdie usually doesn't play the lottery — andquot;I like sure things, like my predictions,andquot; he explains — but even he made an exception for

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West Allegheny coach Bob Palko doesn’t mind the WPIAL’s six-classification alignment. “Gone are the really cool rivalries we’ve had for years, but that’s OK,” he said. “I don’t mind going on vacation to the same place every year, but it’s nice to go different places. So we’re kind of looking forward to it.”
Week 1’s don’t miss matchups in the A-K Valley
Class 5A Allegheny 9 CONFERENCE 2-5A WEST ALLEGHENY (0-0, 0-0) at FOX CHAPEL (0-1, 0-0) 7 p.m. Friday Last week: West Allegheny geared up for

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Steelers offensive lineman Doug Legursky practices Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2015 on the South Side.
High school notebook: Ex-NFL players bolster coaching staffs
Aaron Smith and Jerame Tuman, former Steelers teammates, are roaming football fields in familiar black and gold. The two, now North Allegheny assistants for coach

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Deer Lakes girls soccer to lean on freshmen this season
August 22, 2017
Frank Accetta flashed a smile when talking about the Deer Lakes girls soccer team. Accetta's grin reflects cautious optimism as he welcomes a skilled, not

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