Tag: Deer Lakes

A-K Valley football notebook: Deer Lakes, Highlands running to success

October 4, 2018

Deer Lakes and Highlands are on a run thanks to the run. The schools might be known more for their high-octane passing games, but they're proving they can move effectively on the ground as well as through the air. Highlands' recent two-game winning streak came as a strong rushing attack

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With playoff positioning at stake, longtime conference foes Deer Lakes, Freeport to face off

October 3, 2018

Freeport appreciated the five weeks of conference play for what it provided: a chance to play a quintet of unfamiliar opponents in the newly recalibrated

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The Birdie displays his love of history for A-K Valley readers

Last week: 10-2 Season: 54-13 An inquisitive reader recently questioned the Birdie about a recent column that referenced the Germans bombing Pearl Harbor, informing the

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WPIAL girls soccer rankings for week of Oct. 2, 2018

October 2, 2018

Here's a look at the latest WPIAL girls soccer rankings: Class 4A Team, record, previous 1. Norwin, 10-1, 2 2. Seneca Valley, 10-1, 3 3.

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WPIAL boys soccer rankings for week of Oct. 1, 2018

October 1, 2018

Here's a look at this week's WPIAL boys soccer rankings: Class 4A 1. Seneca Valley, 11-1, 1 2. North Allegheny, 9-3, 2 3. Upper St.

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Alle-Kiski Valley notebook: Race to playoffs gets interesting

September 30, 2018

With the second half of the season underway in soccer and girls volleyball, playoff races are beginning to heat up. The Deer Lakes boys soccer

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A-K Valley PIHL preview: Burrell setting sights on championship

September 29, 2018

Burrell felt confident it could compete in the PIHL when it rejoined the league in 2016 after nearly a decade away. How quickly it happened

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Deer Lakes defense comes through in Big East victory over Burrell

Deer Lakes' defense walked off the Lancer Stadium turf at a loss two weeks ago after surrendering more than 400 rushing yards and a 13-point

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Alle-Kiski Valley high school football notebook: Schedules getting easier

September 27, 2018

As the second half of the season begins Friday at Freedom, Valley harbors WPIAL playoff hopes even with a 1-4 record. And should the Vikings

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A-K Valley high school roundup: Freeport girls soccer edges Highlands

September 26, 2018

The Freeport and Highlands girls soccer rivalry produced another thriller. Abby Bastaja scored in overtime, giving Freeport a 2-1 victory in a Class 2-AA game

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