Tag: Deer Lakes

Deer Lakes’ Collin Rodgers heads the ball over Beaver’s Henry Harris during the 2022 WPIAL Class 2A championship game at Highmark Stadium.
A-K Valley boys soccer preview: Deer Lakes planning encore after ‘special year’
August 24, 2023
The most successful boys sports year in Deer Lakes history began with the boys soccer team’s run to its second WPIAL title in three years last fall.

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Burrell’s Devin Beattie breaks toward the sideline past Jeannette’s Mitchell Steele in the fourth quarter of last year’s matchup.
Stop bugging The Birdie as he makes his Week Zero picks in A-K Valley football
August 23, 2023
The Birdie

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Apollo-Ridge’s Karter Schrock is a member of the 2023 football team.
A-K Valley football players to watch in 2023 Week Zero
Derek Burk

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Freeport’s Madden Winsewski (left) and Apollo-Ridge’s Karter Schrock will start their respective seasons this week.
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2023 Week Zero
Nonconference

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Riverview coach Trevor George works with his varsity team during a practice Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, in Riverside Park.
The Birdie writes a sweet column to kick off football season in the A-K Valley
August 20, 2023
The Birdie

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Freeport senior Colton Otterman
Battle within the battle: A-K Valley defenses have challenge of facing various schemes, formations
Legendary Alabama football coach Paul “Bear” Bryant once said, “Offense sells tickets. Defense wins championships.”

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Belle Vernon head coach Matt Humbert during a 7-on-7 competition at Mt. Lebanon High School.
2023 WPIAL Class 3A football breakdown: Belle Vernon heavily favored to repeat
If you ask any coach which team is considered the best in WPIAL Class 3A, the unanimous choice is returning WPIAL and PIAA champion Belle Vernon.

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Deer Lakes quarterback Derek Burk throws Friday, Aug. 11, 2023 at Deer Lakes High School.
Deer Lakes aims to build off playoff berth in Allegheny 6
August 15, 2023
Deer Lakes finished fourth in the Allegheny 6 Conference last year and earned a berth to the WPIAL playoffs for the first time since 2015.

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Ryan Cochran (left) and Wayne Love, both seniors, combined for more than 850 receiving yards and seven touchdowns last year.
Seniors Cochran, Love lead Deer Lakes receiving corps
August 14, 2023
Ryan Cochran caught 31 passes last year in a Deer Lakes uniform.

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The North Catholic girls basketball team celebrates with the WPIAL championship trophy after defeating Blackhawk in Class 4A final March 4 at Petersen Events Center.
North Catholic captures Class 3A Trib Cup for 4th straight year
July 13, 2023
The historic North Catholic victory bell is ringing once again for another championship captured by the red and gold.

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