Tag: Springdale

Springdale’s Billy Lawrence Celebrates his goal against Aquinas Academy Tuesday at North Park Sports Complex.
Puzzle pieces fit as Springdale boys soccer gets off to strong start
September 7, 2023
The biggest unknown for the Springdale boys soccer team coming into the season was how quickly a fairly inexperienced midfield and forward group would jell.

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Two-time defending WPIAL champion Ken High scored on its first three possessions, opening the season with a 20-0 victory over Central Catholic on Sept. 10, 1948. Willie Thrower (27) tossed two touchdown passes and guard Renaldo Kozikowski scored from 57 yards out on the old Statue of Liberty play.
Through the years: Willie Thrower TDs, trick play sparked Ken High to win in 1948
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that have shaped local scholastic history.

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Valley’s Dorian Briggs (left) celebrates a first-half touchdown last Friday.
The Birdie is feeling lucky with his Week 2 A-K Valley football picks
September 6, 2023
Last week: 7-3 (70%)

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Apollo-Ridge sophomore Brian Newton goes in for the second of his three touchdowns against Leechburg on Sept. 4, 1998, at Owens Field. Newton finished with 221 yards rushing in the Vikings’ 28-7 victory.-
Through the years: Apollo-Ridge’s Brian Newton made strong 1st impression
August 31, 2023
Each Friday throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that have shaped local scholastic history.

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Kiski Area quarterback Carson Heinle throws against Plum last Friday.
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2023 Week 1
August 30, 2023
Friday

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Riverview’s Toby Green works out during a preseason practice.
The Birdie isn’t goofing around anymore as he makes his Week 1 A-K Valley picks
Last week: 8-3 (72.7%)

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The Moon girls soccer team celebrates with the state championship trophy after defeating Upper Perkiomen in the PIAA Class 3A final on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at Cumberland Valley.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Aug. 28, 2023: Section play begins for girls soccer
August 27, 2023
Welcome to the start of section soccer action.

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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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Springdale’s Chase Weirhauch practices Aug. 23, 2023, at Springdale.
QB Chase Weihrauch aims to lead Springdale football team to bounce-back season
August 23, 2023
Chase Weihrauch made his starting quarterback debut in last year’s Week Zero game against Ligonier Valley.

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Mt. Pleasant coach Jason Fazekas speaks to the offense during WCCA 7-on-7 competition at Latrobe.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2023 Week Zero
Nonconference

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