Tag: Springdale

Seneca Valley’s Beaux Lizewski (17) celebrates his first goal with Caiden Oros (25) and Connor Scmidt during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game against Peters Twp. on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at North Allegheny.

2021 WPIAL boys soccer preview: Rankings, contenders, players to watch

August 29, 2021

WPIAL boys soccer preview

Deer Lakes’ Ruger Beer (14) and Karns City’s Owen Collwell (30) battle for the ball during the PIAA Class 2A quarterfinal boys soccer game on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at Deer Lakes.

A-K Valley boys soccer preview: New coach leading Deer Lakes

August 28, 2021

Aaron Smith felt some nerves heading into training camp, and at the first practice he could sense his Deer Lakes boys soccer players had some, too.

Springdale head coach Seth Napierkowski during 7 on 7 competition on July 7, 2021, at Freeport Area High School.

Alle-Kiski Valley high school football notebook: Springdale, Deer Lakes renew rivalry

A number of high school football rivalries were put on hold last year as the covid pandemic delayed, shortened and toyed with players, coaches and fans from August to early December.

New Oakmont coach Chuck Wagner (with clipboard) goes over strategy with assistants, from left, Robert Mousseau, Wagner, Warren Riddinger and James Higgins before the start of the 1961 season.

Through the Years: Oakmont’s Chuck Wagner wins debut in 1961

August 26, 2021

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.

Moon lineman Trent Fraley works out with teammates during practice on Aug. 3, 2021, in Moon.

Chick’s Picks ready for Week Zero, whatever that is

Welcome to Week Zero of the 2021 high school football season.

Springdale’s John Utiss, a backup quarterback, throws during 7-on-7 competition in July.

Versatile senior brings big-play threat to Springdale offense

August 25, 2021

Last year, Logan Dexter and Dmitri Fritch led the Springdale receiving corps with a combined 53 catches for 841 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Plum’s Kade Thomas, right, leads the offensive line in drills during practice Aug. 11.

The Birdie can’t always get what he wants as A-K Valley football kicks off

The Birdie was pecking at his plate from the salad bar at Ruby Tuesday, waiting for a friend to meet him for lunch the other day, when he realized it was way too early in the season to be dealing with a case of writer’s block.