Tag: Freeport
Deep, experienced Freeport roster provides high expectations
August 18, 2018
As Freeport coach John Gaillot rattled off the names of the experienced group he has returning this fall, there was excitement and optimism in hisAfter considering holdout, The Birdie is back prognosticating A-K Valley games
After flying back north this summer from his undisclosed offseason home, The Birdie heard all about the contract dispute between the Pittsburgh Steelers and a
WPIAL Class 3A breakdown: Playoff berths at premium in two-conference format
Quaker Valley had the type of 2017 season that could inspire storybooks or sports movies, winning its first WPIAL and PIAA championships under a coach
Heavy hitters: A-K Valley bruisers pack a punch on offense, defense
Mere words can't describe the satisfaction of a big hit, at least not in Conor Selinger's eyes. It's more about the feeling. Take an Allegheny
Reliable Austin Romanchak readies for big senior season at Freeport
August 15, 2018
On a warm August evening at JC Stone Field in North Park two years ago, Austin Romanchak, along with many of his teammates, took the
A-K Valley athletes benefit from off-season work for individual sports
August 10, 2018
Izzy Komaniak is enjoying a relaxing vacation with family in Puerto Vallara, Mexico this week, and since she's been there, the Riverview senior has devoted
State champion Freeport girls volleyball team completes busy, successful off-season
August 8, 2018
Freeport took some time to celebrate its 2017 PIAA volleyball championship, including the installation of a road marker in the borough's downtown and a trip
A-K Valley notebook: Teams endure high temps during opening heat acclimatization workouts
August 6, 2018
The PIAA's mandated heat acclimatization period for football began Monday, and Mother Nature obliged. With temperatures reaching into the upper 80s and lower 90s in
High school notebook: Romanchak gets preferred walk-on offer from Penn State
July 1, 2018
Freeport rising senior Austin Romanchak is expected to have a lot to think about in the coming months concerning where he will continue his education
Deer Lakes’ Jake McCaskey named Valley News Dispatch Baseball Player of the Year
June 30, 2018
PLAYER OF THE YEAR Jake McCaskey Deer Lakes, senior, pitcher/shortstop Jake McCaskey tried to picture the scenario: a hitter version of himself against the pitching
