Tag: Freeport

Freeport’s Logan Jendrejewski (left) and Jackson Reiser wrap up Burrell’s Chase Fenner during the first half Friday, Oct. 15, 2021.
Defense leads the way for Freeport as Yellowjackets top Burrell to clinch playoff spot
October 15, 2021
Freeport’s calling card for many years has been defense.

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Valley’s Billy Callahan crosses the goal line in front of teammate (44) Frank Campbell’s foot Oct. 19, 1981 at Knoch. Valley’s 18-8 victory put the Vikings in first place in the Greater Allegheny Conference.
Through the Years: Quick long TD pass lifted Valley past Knoch in 1981
October 14, 2021
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that are part of local scholastic history.

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Fox Chapel’s Khi’Lee Patterson pulls in a touchdown catch on the first play of the game against Franklin Regional on Sept. 17.
Wait for it, wait for it … OK, it’s time for The Birdie to make his A-K Valley picks
October 13, 2021
Last week: 5-6 (45.5%)

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Freeport’s Brady Stivenson breaks up a pass intended for Armstrong’s Connor Cigola in the end zone during the second half Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, at Freeport High School.
Freeport aims to clinch WPIAL playoff berth against rival Burrell
Freeport’s locker room motto is “Tradition Never Graduates.”

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Freeport senior Marcus Trask (center) is the team captain and leading returning scorer. He is one of three Yellowjackets seniors.
Freeport enters PIHL season with small roster but high expectations
October 12, 2021
To put in perspective how young the Freeport hockey team is, consider it will dress more freshmen than seniors every time it takes the ice this season.

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Freeport’s Erica Lampus makes a hit in a Section 5-3A match against Highlands on Sept. 9, 2021, at Highlands High School.
Top teams hold pat in latest coaches association WPIAL girls volleyball rankings
October 11, 2021
The top teams in each classification — Shaler (Class 4A), Hampton (Class 3A), North Catholic (Class 2A) and Bishop Canevin (Class A) — held strong this past week as the Western Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association released its Week 6 WPIAL girls rankings Monday morning.

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Brady Stivenson (left) and his Freeport teammates can clinch a playoff spot with a win Friday against Burrell.
George Guido: Time to start thinking WPIAL playoffs
October 9, 2021
The football season is set for the stretch run, and now might be a good time to go over WPIAL playoff qualification.

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Freeport gets set to face East Allegheny on Oct. 8, 2021, at Freeport.
Freeport picks apart East Allegheny, earns conference victory
October 8, 2021
At halftime, the Freeport band played the Dolly Parton classic “Jolene” in their set.

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Central Catholic’s Matthew Petruzzi Jr. (34) and Keith Cushenberry celebrate on defense during their game against North Allegheny on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at North Allegheny High School.
Chick’s Picks’ crystal ball is better for picking HS football games than finding missing eagles
October 7, 2021
Welcome to Week 6.

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Deer Lakes senior Jordan Fragapane heads for the end zone against West Shamokin on Oct. 7, 2011. The 40-14 victory was the first for the Lancers on the season and the 40th consecutive loss by West Shamokin set a new WPIAL record.
Through the years: 10 years ago, West Shamokin sets futility record
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that are part of local scholastic history.

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