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Despite both teams coming into the game with just one victory each, a huge crowd at Fox Chapel watched the Foxes (dark jerseys) and Tarentum play on Nov. 7, 1964. Defensive players for the Redcats included Terry Rapsinski (88), Mark Pavlik (72) and Joe Otwell (74) as Tarentum posted a 33-21 victory.
Through the Years: 60 years ago, Tarentum ended season on high note
November 7, 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 history.

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Southmoreland’s Stanley Betters is pursued by Highlands’ Jahmar Wright (1) on a kickoff return during a WPIAL Class 3A first-round game Nov. 1, 2024, at Southmoreland High School.
A-K Valley football notebook: Highlands gets rematch with top-seeded Imani Christian
November 2, 2024
When the WPIAL football pairings for Class 3A came out last Saturday, Highlands players and coaches saw that there was the potential for a rematch with No. 1 Imani Christian in the quarterfinals.

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Cornell’s Khylil Johnson streaks toward the end zone past Leechburg’s Rocco Vigna en route to a fourth-quarter touchdown Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Veterans Memorial Field.
Cornell makes big plays in second half to pull away from Leechburg
November 1, 2024
Many playoff matchups featuring the eighth and ninth seeds are close and exciting. Friday night’s WPIAL Class A first-round contest at Leechburg between No. 9 Cornell and the eighth-seeded Blue Devils was certainly that.

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Apollo-Ridge receiver Alex Smith reaches for a pass against Beaver Falls defenders Cody Long and Javon Turner as the Vikings won their first WPIAL playoff game, 58-40, on Oct. 31, 2014.
Through the Years: Apollo-Ridge earned 2nd playoff win in ’14
October 31, 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 history.

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Deer Lakes quarterback Jake Fleischer.
A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2024 Week 10
October 30, 2024
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Leechburg’s Brady Rollinger beats Greensburg Central Catholic’s Samir Crosby on Friday, at Leechburg.
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2024 Week 10
Class 3A first round

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Deer Lakes’ Roman Smith takes down Highlands’ Jahmar Wright on the opening kickoff Sept. 27.
Get a little stitious with The Birdie’s playoff picks in A-K Valley football
Last week: 10-1

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Samir Crosby avoids the tackle attempt by Leechburg’s Ben Talarico on Friday.
Greensburg CC holds off Leechburg in Eastern Conference showdown
October 25, 2024
Second place in the Eastern Conference and a possible home playoff game were up for grabs between Leechburg and Greensburg Central Catholic on Friday at Leechburg Veterans Stadium.

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Freeport tailback Tom Hunter is pulled down by Deer Lakes defender Lou Ippolito on Oct. 27, 1984 at Lancers Stadium with Todd McMullen (59) assisting. The Yellowjackets recovered a late fumble at their 4 to remain undefeated with a 20-14 victory.
Through the Years: Freeport staved off Deer Lakes upset bid in ’84
October 24, 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.

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Kiski Area’s Landon Kucic steps through a diving tackle attempt from Latrobe’s Brandan Bronson on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at Latrobe Memorial Stadium.
A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2024 Week 9
October 23, 2024
Player of the week

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