Tag: Freeport

Freeport junior Michael Hanz has verbally committed to play baseball at West Virginia.
Recruiting process takes Freeport pitcher Michael Hanz to the place he belongs
August 21, 2023
Michael Hanz first made contact with the West Virginia baseball program a couple of summers ago.

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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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Freeport’s Brady Paga cools down during practice Friday, Aug. 11, 2023.
Freeport linemen hoping to pave the way toward Allegheny 6 title defense
August 16, 2023
It’s unlikely Isaac “Ickey” Woods will score a touchdown this season.

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Freeport’s Justin Jack (right) alludes Apollo-Ridge’s Hayden Johns (left) during a 7-on-7 competition July 18, 2023, at Fox Chapel.
Young Freeport looks to outslug opponents in defense of conference title
August 15, 2023
Freeport doesn’t have the largest linemen in Class 3A.

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Freeport’s Sydney Selker has committed to Akron after a coaching change at St. Francis (Pa.).
Freeport softball standout Sydney Selker headed to Akron after recruiting plans change
August 9, 2023
St. Francis’ loss is Akron’s gain.

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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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Springdale’s John Hughes hit .649 and had a 2.08 ERA during the 2023 baseball season.
Springdale’s John Hughes earns Valley News Dispatch Baseball Player of Year award
June 24, 2023
John Hughes produced some eye-popping statistics this spring.

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Leechburg coach Brad Walker talks with players during a 2019 game.
After building Leechburg boys soccer program, coach moves on to Freeport
June 17, 2023
Brad Walker admitted it was difficult to part with a Leechburg boys soccer program he had built from the ground up, but, at the same time, he is excited for a new opportunity.

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