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Kiski Area’s Kenny Blake (1) runs past Hampton defender Josh Anderson as the Cavaliers defeated the Talbots, 21-17, to record the 300th win in school history on Sept. 27, 2019. Blake scored all three Kiski Area touchdowns.

Through the Years: Kiski Area collected milestone win in 2019

September 26, 2024

Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.

Leechburg’s Timmy Andrasy celebrates with Jaxon Vargo after Vargo’s interception of a pass intended for Jeannette’s Noah Sunder on Friday at McKee Stadium.

A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2024 Week 5

September 25, 2024

Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for the A-K Valley in Week 5 of the 2024 season:

Leechburg’s Jayden Floyd runs the ball against Riverview on Sept. 13.

Are some wins on the menu for A-K Valley teams in The Birdie’s Week 5 picks?

Last week: 8-3

Freeport coach Don Earley collected his 100th coaching victory on Sept. 20, 1974 as the Yellowjackets won at Mars, 20-13. Earley would go on to win 100 more games before retiring in 1985.

Through the years: Freeport coach collected 100th win with thrilling victory over Mars in 1974

September 19, 2024

Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.

Deer Lakes’ Dom Sciubba (left) beats Freeport’s Cole Troutman (right) to a loose ball on fourth down late in the fourth quarter last Friday.

The Birdie turns whining into an art form before making his Week 4 A-K Valley picks

September 18, 2024

Last week: 9-2

Riverview’s Rio Stotts looks for a pass opening against Leechburg on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at Veterans’ Memorial Field in Leechburg.

A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2024 Week 4

Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for the A-K Valley in Week 4 of the 2024 season:

Knoch’s Justin Conklin returns an interception for a touchdown, eluding Burrell tacklers Matt Christoforetti (76) and Mike Collodi (78) as the Knights won an early-season, Greater Allegheny Conference showdown on Sept. 17, 1999.

Through the years: 25 years ago, Knoch ran past Burrell

September 12, 2024

Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.