Tag: Springdale

Freeport’s Andrew Sullivan gets a drink during the first game of the 2021 season. “Yellowjackets” is a fine nickname, according to The Birdie.

The Birdie plays the name game, makes Week 3 A-K Valley football picks

September 15, 2021

Last week: 7-3 (70%)

Logan Dexter is a big-play threat for Springdale.

Something’s got to give when unbeaten Springdale, Bishop Canevin collide

It’s hard to imagine two teams that have combined for 198 points over three games engaging in a defensive struggle.

A-K Valley Girls High School Athlete of the Week, Sept. 15, 2021: Grace Gent, Springdale

Grace Gent

Isabella Walsh is among the senior leaders for the Springdale girls soccer team.

Springdale girls soccer makes statement with strong start

September 14, 2021

The Springdale girls soccer team opened some eyes Sept. 4 when it toppled perennial Class 2A playoff contender Deer Lakes by a 7-3 score at Lancers Stadium.

Summit Academy gets ready to run the first play from scrimmage against Springdale on Sept. 11, 2021, at Steve Sherer Field.

Springdale dominates Summit Academy to stay unbeaten

September 11, 2021

After what has become a customary sluggish start for visiting teams at Summit Academy’s Steve Sherer Field, the Springdale Dynamos put it all together for a 26-point second quarter and cruised to a 40-14 victory Saturday afternoon.

Highlands coach Fran Rogel watched the final seconds tick away during his first game with the Golden Rams, a 14-6 loss in 1971. The former Penn State and Steelers fullback had come to Highlands from just-closed North Braddock Scott.

Through the years: Fran Rogel falls in debut as Highlands coach

September 9, 2021

Editor’s note: Each Friday 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.