Tag: Deer Lakes

Freeport ‘just amazing’ in victory over rival Deer Lakes

September 8, 2017

Deer Lakes challenged Freeport's defense Friday night, continually pounding away at the Yellowjackets with runs up the middle. But the Lancers' hammer couldn't break through

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The Birdie loves an underdog in the A-K Valley

September 6, 2017

The Birdie heard a few people on Sunday talking about a big game coming up Saturday afternoon. One team is coming off a victory in

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After bye week, Freeport ready to face rival Deer Lakes

As Freeport went through an unusual bye week in Week 1, one nagging worry cropped up in the back of coach John Gaillot's mind. andquot;I'm

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Take The Birdie’s picks to the bank in the A-K Valley

August 30, 2017

The Birdie usually doesn't play the lottery — andquot;I like sure things, like my predictions,andquot; he explains — but even he made an exception for

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Week 1’s don’t miss matchups in the A-K Valley

Class 5A Allegheny 9 CONFERENCE 2-5A WEST ALLEGHENY (0-0, 0-0) at FOX CHAPEL (0-1, 0-0) 7 p.m. Friday Last week: West Allegheny geared up for

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High school notebook: Ex-NFL players bolster coaching staffs

Aaron Smith and Jerame Tuman, former Steelers teammates, are roaming football fields in familiar black and gold. The two, now North Allegheny assistants for coach

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Deer Lakes girls soccer to lean on freshmen this season

August 22, 2017

Frank Accetta flashed a smile when talking about the Deer Lakes girls soccer team. Accetta's grin reflects cautious optimism as he welcomes a skilled, not

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Wiegand returns to coach Deer Lakes boys soccer team

With time winding down before the start of preseason soccer camp and still no coach under contract, Deer Lakes reached out to a familiar face

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CTK ’17 – 3-A Allegheny Conference Preview

August 21, 2017

The two schools that are located across the street from each other in the South Hills could reside next to each other at the top of their football conference. That’s how the WPIAL Class 3A Allegheny Conference shapes up this season. It seems everyone from media outlets to coaches are projecting Seton-LaSalle as the team […]

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Deer Lakes, Freeport boys ready to 3-peat

August 16, 2017

Freeport and Deer Lakes are separated by only 12 miles, but they've been in different sections for golf the last few years. The split allowed

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