Sports
A-K Valley soccer notebook: Deer Lakes boys pushing for another section title
September 19, 2024
Another year and another opportunity for Deer Lakes boys soccer to win a section title.
Through the years: Freeport coach collected 100th win with thrilling victory over Mars in 1974
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.
Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Top teams looking to shake off losses
A number of Westmoreland County teams are looking for a bounce-back week after losses last Friday, some of whom suffered their first setback of the season.
Review: Pitbull gives everything in Star Lake concert
Pitbull threw a party out Wednesday night at the Pavilion at Star Lake, and it was a rager, even if it didn’t quite go all night.
A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2024 Week 4
September 18, 2024
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Westmoreland County high school football players to watch for 2024 Week 4
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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 18, 2024
High schools
High school roundup for Sept. 18, 2024: Rematch set in WPIAL girls tennis finals
Shady Side Academy’s Meriwether McCargo and Penn-Trafford’s Mia Williams will square off in the WPIAL Class 3A girls tennis finals for the second straight year.
Woodland Hills provides ‘right situation’ for Steve Scorpion’s 2nd chance as head coach
His checkered past behind him, Steve Scorpion said faith led him back to the WPIAL head coaching ranks.
2nd-half surge helps Mt. Pleasant past improving Yough
An uninspired first half meant a stern halftime talk from the coach.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 19, 2024: Allderdice looks to add to win total
Week 4 of the high school football season kicks off with a City League contest Thursday between old rivals as Allderdice takes on Brashear.
Springdale takes GCC’s best shot, still dominates
Springdale senior forward Briana Ross wasn’t shaken when the Dynamos allowed a goal for the first time in five matches Wednesday night.
The Birdie out to build his brand with Westmoreland County Week 4 picks
Last week: 7-7 (50%)
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2024 Week 4
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Westmoreland County in Week 4 of the 2024 season:
2024 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 4
Thursday
The Birdie turns whining into an art form before making his Week 4 A-K Valley picks
Last week: 9-2
Burrell, Freeport resume rivalry with conference implications on the line
Separated by classification the past two years, the Freeport and Burrell football teams have reunited in the Class 3A Allegheny 7 Conference and are set to resume a rivalry that extends to the 1960s and a pair of WPIAL playoff clashes.
Trib 10: Top teams in power rankings flexing their muscles
Finally, a glorious Friday night weather wise helped the district’s elite add to their win totals.
Stakes high as Leechburg, Jeannette meet in battle of unbeatens
Leechburg and Jeannette don’t have a rich history.
